The narrative remains fully integrated into the gameplay without video sequences as such, but now you are no dialogues between various characters, far from the monologues of Amnesia: The Dark Descent . Everything is well translated into Castilian, and when we say “everything” we refer to the subtitles and virtually all the texts integrated into the game, but no voices. be aware of the conversations is essential not only to understand the story, but because we will give them the keys to progress.
When an enemy is near, the picture is distorted, something that is keeping us alert.
To us SOMA has given us less afraid that Amnesia: The Dark Descento , probably because the enemies are less lethal and appear before. That terror we spent waiting to hear what awaited us in Amnesia is lost here as the first monster appears soon in the adventure. True Frictional several aces on the sleeve is saved, and will be finding new creatures with different behaviors, and will be in our power to find out why they react.
The atmosphere created Frictional forces that even inanimate objects make us feel uneasy.
This does not mean they do not fear; Unlike. Every time we see a new enemy there is an important moment of tension, we have more of a shock and a great game with sound that can make it go a hallway a living hell. Although it may be less terrifying, SOMA seems more game.
Graphics & Sound
SOMA is a correct title technically, it looks more artistic work than anything else . In fact, even we were surprised that the version of PlayStation 4 go to 30 frames per second, although this does not affect gameplay. Frictional has done very good job capturing the environment, very good lighting effects and sequences so beautiful.
The deeper we got, the worse it becomes visibility. In these sequences the effect of water and darkness complicating our vision is well accomplished.
It stresses much the sound section, with some very wise melodies and especially effects that have us in constant tension . We never know if that can that has been moved have moved us;if those steps are ours. In the worst case, we assure you that we know that throaty sound that is not ours, or much less that cry. In addition, the English voices are quite good, and if we crave too jovial for the situation in which they are sometimes also known mark the emotions of the characters at times.
A horror adventure with the seal of Frictional
Many expected Frictional Games, referred to as the fathers of modern terror, return to define terror withSOMA , but it has not happened. The Swedish study has preferred to remain true to the formula that gave them fame, and created a new universe perfect atmosphere for an adventure of terror . If you liked Amnesia: The Dark Descent and do not backing down the retro-futuristic science fiction setting, SOMA you will like even more than that.
In short, we face a great adventure of terror, which we could only ask for a better rhythm and point of innovation , but it continues to grow on the basis of “helpless horror first person”, supported by a good story that gets caught and varied and demanding situations.
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