SOMNI
- October 9, 2021
- Antler
Get on Steam"SOMNI is a horror simulation game that offers both single-player and multiplayer/co-op modes. Encounter two types of entities, Ethereals and Cryptids, each with unique behaviors and challenges. Ethereals are ghost-like and aggressive, while Cryptids are physical beings that can be deterred with superior firepower. The game features various perks to help you survive, but dying means losing the perk and having to purchase it again."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and terrifying experience, especially in VR, with immersive mechanics and suspenseful gameplay.
- Developers are actively updating the game, adding new content and fixing issues, which shows promise for future improvements.
- Playing with friends enhances the fun, with engaging ghost hunting mechanics and unexpected jump scares.
- The game is currently plagued with bugs, crashes, and lacks essential features like a settings menu, making it frustrating to play.
- There is a significant issue with player base, as the game is designed for co-op but often leaves players without anyone to team up with.
- Gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with some players finding it dull compared to other titles in the genre.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its suspenseful ghost mechanics, which create engaging and often humorous moments, such as accidentally shooting friends when they become possessed. Players appreciate the chilling atmosphere, innovative hunting methods, and well-designed ghost models, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
“The ghost or ethereal gameplay is really suspenseful; I accidentally shot my friend when he got possessed, and everyone had a good laugh. 11/10 game mechanic.”
“This game is chilling and has awesome mechanics.”
“The concept is cool; I like the hunting method and the ghost/spirit models, as well as the map and general gameplay.”
- story8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game, particularly in the cryptid missions, is perceived as needing improvement, with players finding them semi-challenging but lacking depth. While the graphics are praised, technical issues such as lag and freezing detract from the overall experience, suggesting that the narrative could benefit from a more polished execution and better integration with gameplay mechanics.
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised as amazing, though some users report significant lag on the barn map during cryptid missions. Recent updates have improved loading times and introduced a new lobby that allows for easier graphical adjustments, enhancing the overall experience. Players express hope for further content additions, including more maps and ghosts.
“The graphics are amazing, the barn map is really laggy but is only in the cryptid mission which are all semi-hard.”
“I like the new map and have not had any loading issues yet, so that is good. The new lobby is crazy, like how now you can change graphics or other settings easily.”
“Fun game to play! I hope they add more ghosts and maps into the game and also a menu where you can change your graphical settings and brightness.”
“Playing this for the first time was not something I looked for. I was going to play with my friend and it was laggy due to the internet, and his loading took like 5 years. I hope there is a fix to this.”
“Fun game to play, hope they add more ghosts and maps into the game and also a menu where you can change your graphical settings and brightness.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game largely stems from the chaotic reactions of friends during tense moments, such as jump scares and panic when being hunted by ghosts. The contrast of characters, like a tough jock hiding in fear, adds to the comedic experience, making for memorable and entertaining gameplay moments.
“I really enjoyed playing with my friends; we had a blast trying to find all the clues without getting killed. It was so funny watching people getting jump scared and panicking when the ghost started hunting.”
“But I don't mind using the guys still because they are unique, and it's funny to have a scaredy-cat big jock of a guy hiding under a table in the fetal position. XD.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Reviewers express a desire for a more atmospheric and immersive musical experience, suggesting that the current shooter music detracts from the tension and stealth elements of the game. They advocate for a slower-paced soundtrack that enhances the sense of threat and urgency, rather than relying on abrupt cues like hunt music.
“The music creates an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
“The hunt music adds a thrilling element, signaling the need to strategize and hide.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the game's tension, making every moment feel intense.”
“Just running around a quiet house until I hear hunt music to tell me to hide isn't engaging.”
“Slow that game mode down, take away the shooter music, add some stealth, and make the monster actually threatening to improve the experience.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for being terrifying and immersive, contributing significantly to the overall experience. Despite being in early development and lacking content, it effectively engages players, even allowing them to remain useful after dying.
“I love this game's atmosphere; even when you die, you are still extremely useful.”
“Somni is early in development and is still lacking in content currently, but it is functional, terrifyingly atmospheric, and multiplayer capable.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report stability issues, including long loading times and freezing when attempting to join friends, which can hinder gameplay. There is a desire for improvements, such as a mission refresh feature and better tutorials, to enhance the overall experience.
“It takes a while for me to get into the game, and for some reason, my game freezes when I try to join a friend, but they can join me just fine. I would love to know if I could fix it on my end.”
“It would also be nice to have a mission refresh above the clipboard and walkthrough tutorial.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game currently exhibits low replayability, resembling a $10 early access title, but it shows potential for improvement due to the developers' positive engagement with the community.
“Right now it feels like a $10 early access game for sure, but the devs are really cool, interact with users, and it has a lot of potential, if low replayability currently.”
