Gate of Souls

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Gate of Souls is a single player simulation game. It was developed by STuNT and was released on June 16, 2023. It received neutral reviews from players.

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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Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

atmosphere6 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Gate of Souls creates a genuinely creepy atmosphere with impressive graphics and sound design, immersing players in a tense horror experience.
The game encourages exploration and resource management, making players feel like true explorers as they navigate through dark corridors and solve puzzles.
Despite its flaws, the game offers isolated moments of genuine tension and can be enjoyable for those who appreciate minimalistic horror and indie projects.

The game suffers from technical issues, including unstable performance, erratic frame rates, and numerous bugs that can break immersion and gameplay.
Repetitive environments and tasks can lead to a sense of monotony, reducing the overall suspense and engagement throughout the experience.
The lack of narrative depth and character development leaves the game feeling shallow, relying heavily on atmosphere alone without a strong storyline.

atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in "Gate of Souls" is characterized by a strong sense of isolation and unease, enhanced by dimly lit environments and minimal sound design that create a haunting experience. While the game showcases impressive graphics and a meticulously crafted world, it relies heavily on atmosphere due to its lack of narrative depth and character development. Overall, it offers a genuinely creepy ambiance that can be engaging for players seeking a chilling horror experience, particularly when played in a dark setting.
- “The graphics are impressive, with detailed and atmospheric visuals, and the game world is meticulously crafted.”
- “The opening minutes establish an atmosphere of isolation and unease, using dim corridors, restricted access, and minimal ambient sound to draw you into a space that feels abandoned yet quietly aware of your presence.”
- “The lack of narrative depth or character development further reduces engagement, leaving the experience reliant almost entirely on atmosphere alone.”
- “The atmosphere is genuinely creepy, and every corner of the hospital hides secrets and lurking dangers.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Gate of Souls" is praised for its gripping and intricate narrative, featuring well-developed characters and unexpected twists that enhance the chilling atmosphere. However, some users criticize the repetitive nature of the storyline across different games in the bundle, noting a lack of originality and depth, with many elements feeling derivative and poorly executed. Overall, while the horror elements are appreciated, the execution of the story varies significantly.
- “If you're looking for a horror game with a gripping story and chilling atmosphere, Gate of Souls is a must-play!”
- “The storyline is deep and intriguing, filled with twists and turns, and features a cast of interesting characters, each with their own unique backstory.”
- “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.”
- “There is a plot after all; for horror, this is truly a rarity.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are widely praised for their stunning detail and atmospheric quality, contributing to an immersive and intense experience. Players appreciate the beautiful visuals and good optimization, which enhance the overall gameplay and tension of the game.
- “The graphics are stunning, and the sound design builds an intense, immersive experience.”
- “A scary game with incredibly beautiful graphics and good optimization, interesting puzzles, and constant tension.”
- “The graphics are impressive, with detailed and atmospheric visuals, and the game world is meticulously crafted.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is reported to have numerous glitches and bugs, leading to functionality issues such as non-working elevators and inaccessible stairwells. While players acknowledge these problems, there is a call for understanding towards the developers, suggesting that the game may not be fully polished despite being marketed as complete.
- “Full of glitches, the game is not fully developed and sold as complete!”
- “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!”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features simple mechanics like walking and managing light sources, which enhance the atmospheric experience, particularly for fans of minimalistic horror. However, some players may find the repetition and lack of depth limiting, despite the engaging graphics and overall scary atmosphere.
- “The simplicity of the mechanics — walking, opening doors, managing light sources — directs more focus onto the atmosphere.”
- “The graphics are good, the atmosphere is very scary, and the gameplay is interesting.”
- “Its straightforward design and low-fi presentation may engage players who appreciate minimalistic horror, but others will likely find the repetition, lack of polish, and shallow mechanics limiting.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have reported a mixed experience regarding optimization, with some praising the game's beautiful graphics and solid performance, while others highlight issues such as unstable frame rates and lighting artifacts that disrupt immersion. Overall, the optimization appears inconsistent, leading to a divide in player satisfaction.
- “A scary game with incredibly beautiful graphics and good optimization, interesting puzzles, and constant tension.”
- “Reports from players frequently mention unstable performance, erratic frame rates, and lighting artifacts that break immersion.”
- “A confusing mess of a terribly performing game.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that the game suffers from insufficient narrative depth and character development, which diminishes player engagement and makes the overall experience heavily dependent on its atmospheric elements.
- “The lack of narrative depth or character development further reduces engagement, leaving the experience reliant almost entirely on atmosphere alone.”
- “Character arcs feel rushed and underdeveloped, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
- “The choices you make have little impact on character growth, resulting in a static and unfulfilling experience.”