You can cheese the enemy AI a bit if you know what you’re doing, for sure. It’s this type of structure that makes Tormented Souls feel like a true survival experience, and I just cannot praise it enough. Almost to the point where players should avoid fighting entirely, just to save up for a rainy day. About an hour into the game though, you’ll start to realise that ammo and health pickups are a very, very scarce resource. Therefore, Caroline won’t miss many of her shots, besides the occasional error here and there. Thankfully, the tank control style of shooting is pretty straightforward, as it automatically adjusts a weapon’s vertical aim to line up with enemies.
Especially with the sounds these guys make, good grief. Having to stand in place, ready to take down what can only be described as BDSM fever dreams is often hyperintense. While it can still feel like jank city running in between said angles – even with the more modern style movement option – the dynamic swivel of the camera works really well to heighten the fear and dread. Right down to the fixed camera angles, limited file saves, fun cryptic puzzles and optional tank controls. Gameplay-wise, Tormented Souls is a pure love letter to the survival horrors of the original PlayStation. The Retro Horror Style of Tormented Souls Although it definitely comes close, that’s for sure. But luckily, there’s none of that B-level ‘Woah! You were almost a Jill Sandwich’ kind of dialogue.
The only thing Tormented Souls really gets wrong in terms of story presentation would be the voice-acting, which is a bit of a shame. Plus, the horror staple notes and journal entries further immerse the audience with some rather intense descriptions of horrible horribleness that could easily match up with the best of the best in the genre. That all being said, the core mystery surrounding the twins is handled surprisingly well and will keep players guessing right up till the major reveals.
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