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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 74 | 55 |
| Creator reviews (1 tracked) | – | 40 | 1 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 90% | 84 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 86% | 80 | 29 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 82 reviews sampled · 59 total reviews in window · weighted 50.9 up / 8.3 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (68)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 60
“If you like what you see and you’re not put off by the stilted controls and obtuse puzzles, you may gain some enjoyment from Tormented Souls. It’s a worthy spiritual successor to horror titles from gaming’s past even if it doesn’t do a lot to stand apart from them.”
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“Tormented Souls is a survival horror in the style of classic Resident Evil and Silent Hill games, that manages to have an interesting plot and good puzzles, while giving you a very fun time.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“Tormented Souls is definitely fun for more than ten hours. This game has a spooky atmosphere and is reminiscent of the good old survival classics that everyone loves. Unfortunately, the biggest problem here remains the immeasurable amount of difficult puzzles, with no way to lower the difficulty or get more clues. However, all lovers of old survival horror games should give this game a try.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Ultimately, although Tormented Souls is a commendable homage to classic survival horror games, its focus on the past is unfortunately its biggest downfall. Advertisements for the game bill it as a "modernisation" of the genre, but the mechanics within feel as archaic as the games it's emulating. At around seven hours or so in length, you'll have a decent time here if you're a die-hard fan of horror games that wishes some of the big names would revisit their origins, but for everyone else, the fixed camera angles and limited combat may prove more frustrating than nostalgic. Add to that some technical hiccups in the way of dodgy cutscenes and animations, and you've got a game that very much plays second fiddle to the more established survival horror games on Switch.”
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- 77
“In the beginning, the vast majority of doors will be locked. Often we’ll know where to go, but it will be cryptic to understand how to get there. We’ll collect items and keys of dubious use, trying to make sense of them through the diaries and documents we find around, sometimes very well hidden. The homage to the early Resident Evil chapters was greatly appreciated. Personally, the game managed to take me back in time, making me feel disoriented and confused again. Hats off.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“In general I’ll admit that I’ve been a bit frustrated by games from the indie space on Switch who describe themselves as having horror elements...”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Tormented Souls is a great nostalgia trip taking full advantage of updated graphics and controls to bring a tense, uncomfortable trip for all willing to risk it. Worth taking the time on by both fans of the genre and newcomers wondering what all the fuss is about. Turn those lights on full, open the curtains and prepare to have nightmares.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“This is as much a compelling, mysterious videogame adventure as it is a janky, flawed game not always able to nail its ambitions. If Tormented Souls was a PS2 game we’d be seeing $100+ online listings, just like many of its inspirations. It fits that space like a torn, bloody glove.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Both well-designed in some spots and iffier in others, Tormented Souls can be highly frustrating, but is an overall enjoyable classic-style, survival horror experience that fans will be happy to have.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Tormented Souls isn't for everyone. The static cameras and the difficulty of the puzzles may repel some players and attract others. Being a fan of the genre, I can only appreciate the quality offered by this one. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys classic survival horror. You will not be disappointed.”
read full review ↗ - 79
“Boasting good puzzles and solid level design, Tormented Souls doesn't break new ground, but it does well what it set out to do. It's not a game I would recommend to everyone since you have to get used to the clunky combat and the lack of guidance and be equipped with enough patience to overcome the initial difficulty barrier.”
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Patch history
- Update - 05.12.23Dec 5, 2023
- Patch notes for 0.89.0Aug 3, 2022
- Update v0.88.4May 6, 2022
- Patch v0.88.3Apr 6, 2022
- Update version v0.88.1Apr 1, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Update Notes v0.88.0Mar 24, 2022
- Update Note v0.77.3Oct 29, 2021
- PATCH NOTES VERSION 0.73.6Sep 6, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- PATCH NOTES VERSION 0.72.5Sep 5, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- We’d like to take a moment to thank everyone ❤️Sep 3, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- PATCH NOTES 0.72.2Sep 2, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Version 0.72.1Aug 31, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 01.003.00Aug 30, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- New Demo Update!Jul 12, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- 🙇 A big thank you 🤍May 6, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- Closed Beta 2 Update + Steam Page LocalisationApr 14, 2021
- New Official Screenshots + Closed Beta UpdateFeb 25, 2021
- Development Update: New Gameplay SnapshotJan 20, 2021