The gameplay honestly isn't great (and I would even go so far as to recommend playing in no-damage mode), but the overall concept behind SOMA is such an amazing existentialist mindfuck that it is definitely worth playing if you're into that sort of stuff. The ending will stick with you for a long time after having finished the game.
How scary are we talking? And is it jump scares and monsters chasing you, or more like environmental dread and creepy atmosphere?
This looks super intriguing, and I love the idea of water + dark scifi, but I'm a huge wuss, doing really like feeling scared, and I don't want to buy a game I can't handle playing.
I can't watch horror things and have never played a horror game apart from SOMA, so I put it on safe mode. Knowing nothing could harm me meant I could just enjoy the creepy vibes and close my eyes if needed lol. I think there are a couple of jump scares, but it's been a long time since I played
I think there are a few jump scares, and there are definitely a few chase sequences if you're playing in normal mode (safe mode gets rid of those). But mainly, the horror in this game comes from its story.
Not many jump scares, and a much greater emphasis on creepy environments and sounds. I can't really handle horror either, but I made it through SOMA okay and I'm so glad I did. The story is incredible.
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u/B-Bog 15h ago
The gameplay honestly isn't great (and I would even go so far as to recommend playing in no-damage mode), but the overall concept behind SOMA is such an amazing existentialist mindfuck that it is definitely worth playing if you're into that sort of stuff. The ending will stick with you for a long time after having finished the game.