Gate of Souls

About

I got a job as a night guard. They promise to pay a lot, but for my own safety I have to follow strange rules. As you progress, you'll have to find keys and open locked rooms. A first-person game with elements of horror. Explore the hospital and its rooms, collect batteries for your flashlight. The darkness can conceal various mysteries. Try to endure this shift. Hi, my name is Chris. I've …

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

42%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

stability3 negative mentions

The atmosphere is creepy and engaging, especially in the elevator, providing a unique horror experience.
There is potential for growth and improvement, and some players appreciate the effort of small developers.
The game offers a plot that is a rarity in horror games, adding depth to the gameplay.

The game is plagued with numerous bugs and glitches, making it nearly unplayable.
Many players experience game-breaking issues, such as getting trapped in elevators or being unable to progress due to missing items.
The overall performance is poor, with inconsistent frame rates and a lack of polish, leading to frustration.

stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been criticized for its lack of stability, with numerous glitches and bugs affecting gameplay, such as malfunctioning elevators and inaccessible areas. While some users acknowledge the developers' efforts, the overall sentiment is that the game feels incomplete and not fully polished.
- “Full of glitches; the game is not fully developed and sold as complete!”
- “The game is buggy; either the elevator doesn't work or the key to the stairwell doesn't work.”
- “It has some glitches and bugs, but be kind to the developers!”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The story across the games in this bundle is criticized for its lack of originality and depth, featuring repetitive plots and similar monsters, primarily resembling mannequins. While there is a basic narrative involving a missing partner, it lacks development and creativity, making it feel untested and poorly executed.
- “There is a plot after all; for horror, this is truly a rarity.”
- “Every game in this bundle has the exact same story, with the exact same monster(s) and the exact same items.”
- “No testing done, no proofreading, and no thought given to any story other than 'you arrive at work, your partner has gone missing.' Every monster is just a differently shaped weeping angel from Doctor Who, and almost all of them are just mannequins.”
- “For horror, this is truly a rarity.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users describing it as a confusing and poorly performing experience.
- “A confusing mess of a terribly performing game.”
- “The optimization is so poor that it feels like I'm playing in slow motion.”
- “Frequent frame drops and long loading times make the experience frustrating.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The atmosphere is notably creepy, with particular emphasis on the unsettling feeling experienced in the elevator.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world.”
- “The eerie ambiance creates a sense of tension that keeps you on edge.”
- “The lighting and sound design work together to create a haunting atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere is creepy, especially in the elevator.”
- “The game fails to create a convincing atmosphere, leaving me feeling disconnected from the world.”
- “Despite the potential for a haunting environment, the atmosphere feels flat and uninspired.”