- July 14, 2023
- JustTomcuk
- 2h median play time
Abandoned Souls
Platforms
About
"Abandoned Souls" is a horror walking simulator, presented in a found footage style, where you play as a video blogger, Tim, exploring an abandoned hospital with a dark past. The game features almost too realistic graphics, immersive sound design, and a creepy atmosphere with plenty of screams. The game takes around 30 to 60 minutes to complete.



- The game features an intense atmosphere with excellent sound design that enhances the horror experience.
- Many players found the jump scares effective and enjoyed the immersive gameplay, making it a fun experience overall.
- Despite its short length, the game is considered worth the price, especially for fans of horror walking simulators.
- The game suffers from severe optimization issues, with many players experiencing low frame rates and bugs that hinder gameplay.
- Navigation can be frustrating due to slow movement speed and unclear paths, leading to confusion and aimless wandering.
- Some players felt the game was too short and lacked depth in its story and gameplay mechanics, making it feel generic.
atmosphere
38 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe atmosphere in this game is widely praised for its intense creepiness and effective sound design, creating a pervasive sense of dread that keeps players on edge. Many reviewers highlight the successful use of lighting and environmental details to enhance the horror experience, with some noting the game's ability to evoke genuine fear despite its short length. However, a few critiques mention that the atmosphere can falter towards the end or feel dull in certain areas, but overall, it remains a standout feature that appeals to fans of atmospheric horror.
“A very short, psychological horror walking simulator that nails the creepy atmosphere of the abandoned asylum.”
“The atmosphere really shined through here in the dark and dingy VHS style that is growing in popularity.”
“Incredible atmosphere and sound design.”
“A very short, psychological horror walking simulator that nails the creepy atmosphere for the abandoned asylum.”
“The atmosphere is dreadful and you do fear for your life at times, but since this is a walking sim, you aren't in any danger.”
“In the case of abandoned souls, the atmosphere and environmental design of the hospital was really dull.”