The Devourer: Hunted Souls
- October 26, 2023
- ZTEK Studio
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"The Devourer: Hunted Souls" is a multiplayer horror experience for up to 5 players, powered by Unreal Engine 5 and featuring MetaHuman characters. Investigate a haunted forest, uncover its story, and play as one of five unique investigators with different skills and abilities. Survive encounters with terrifying creatures while adjusting the level of immersion with customizable bodycam styles.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique blend of horror and puzzle-solving, providing an engaging experience for players.
- Many players found the jump scares to be effective and the atmosphere to be genuinely creepy, enhancing the overall horror experience.
- Despite being developed by a small team, the game has impressive graphics and sound design, contributing to an immersive gameplay experience.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, including crashes and multiplayer connectivity problems, which detract from the overall experience.
- Players expressed disappointment over the lack of updates and content, feeling that the developers have abandoned the game after initial release.
- Some found the puzzles to be either too easy or frustratingly unclear, leading to confusion and a lack of direction during gameplay.
- story49 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The story has received positive feedback for its engaging and immersive narrative, with many players appreciating the balance of puzzles and jump scares that enhance the overall experience. While some found the storyline compelling and well-developed, others noted a lack of depth and clarity in certain areas. Overall, players are excited for future chapters and the potential for deeper lore as the game progresses.
“If you can get into the atmosphere, the story will absolutely absorb you.”
“Great story thus far which has me wondering how everything is connected.”
“The game is unique in a way that you solve puzzles to uncover a deep story that is, in my opinion, pretty interesting.”
“Also the story was hard to follow; you just had to roam around trying to find anything to touch and then repeat.”
“The story lacks depth, and the game fails to build any real sense of dread or anticipation.”
“I love story-based horror games, and there was a lack of it; this one ticks my boxes!”
- gameplay21 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its smoothness, engaging puzzles, and atmospheric graphics, providing a balanced challenge that feels integral to the story. While some users noted minor glitches and repetitive elements, the variety in tasks and the enjoyable mechanics contribute to a generally positive experience. However, a few reviews highlighted issues with unresponsive controls and a lack of innovation, suggesting that while the gameplay is solid, it may not be groundbreaking.
“The gameplay is smooth, the graphics are very nice and atmospheric.”
“The puzzles are really fun, perfectly balanced between too easy and too hard, and every puzzle felt like a natural necessity to progress the story forward, not something you were forced to do just to add gameplay to the game.”
“The gameplay never feels stale as there is such a variety in the puzzles and the next task to complete.”
“The gameplay itself is a repetitive and tiresome cycle of jump scares that quickly lose their impact.”
“As far as the gameplay, it felt like they were fetch quests.”
“But so far, the gameplay just seems to be simple puzzles (like finding a note that has the password to the computer) or just finding stuff.”
- graphics20 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the atmospheric visuals and unique style, while others criticize them as outdated or lacking polish. Players note issues such as graphical glitches and performance problems, but some also highlight moments of impressive imagery and recommend adjusting settings for optimal experience. Overall, the graphics range from decent to subpar, reflecting a lack of quality control in certain areas.
“The gameplay is smooth, the graphics are very nice and atmospheric.”
“Graphics 10/10 - very realistic graphics I like!”
“Great jumpscares, creepy audio, good storyline, decent graphics, great puzzles.”
“Brother, this game is so confusing and has Roblox graphics.”
“Though beware that the graphics are very wonky and the game is still a bit buggy.”
“The visuals lack the polish and attention to detail that one would expect from a modern horror game.”
- stability11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- -18 % neutral mentions
- 91 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with users reporting various bugs and glitches, particularly in multiplayer and VR modes. While some players noted that the issues were manageable and expected for an early access title, others expressed frustration over significant stability problems, including crashes and lag. Overall, many believe that the developers are actively working on improvements, but the game's current state may detract from the experience.
“For being in early access, there were little to no glitches or bugs.”
“The game runs smoothly without any major issues, which is impressive for its current stage.”
“I experienced very few crashes, making my gameplay enjoyable and stable.”
“From graphical glitches to crashes, it's clear that Devourer: Hunted Souls was rushed to market without proper quality control.”
“So boring and buggy, not even scary.”
“Make a better game; I lag and not only is it buggy, we can't even finish the game due to bugs.”
- atmosphere11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive graphics and engaging storytelling, effectively drawing players into its world. However, some critiques highlight that the sound design can detract from the overall experience, with jarring noises that lack meaningful context. Overall, while the atmosphere is a strong point, there are suggestions for improvement in audio elements to enhance the experience further.
“The gameplay is smooth, the graphics are very nice and atmospheric.”
“If you can get into the atmosphere, the story will absolutely absorb you.”
“Great atmosphere, and a well done game.”
“As for the audio, it's dominated by loud, jarring noises that serve no purpose other than to startle the player, with no meaningful context or atmosphere to support them.”
“Some jumpscares are spooky, but the general atmosphere needs some tuning with sound design.”
“❎ Fair: basic sound/music, doesn't enhance the atmosphere.”
- optimization11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 36 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing significant performance issues even on high-end hardware, while others report smooth gameplay without any major problems. Common complaints include bugs, stuttering, and unrefined tools, though some users suggest turning off upscaling to improve performance. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, it clearly requires further optimization to enhance the experience for all players.
“Needs a little optimization, be sure to turn off upscaling to fix most issues.”
“Zero performance issues for me -- didn't even have to use upscaling of any sort.”
“The performance on this game is good too, no frame drops or hiccups.”
“Nice game (10/10) but poor performance with high-end hardware (5900x + 6950 XT).”
“Furthermore, the game is riddled with bugs and performance issues that make it even more frustrating to play.”
“Game was almost unplayable for my friend who is on a RTX 2060 and even with my 3070, I was still experiencing some stuttering when moving my head and the occasional lag.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as a brilliant blend of absurdity and engaging gameplay, effectively complementing its horror elements. While some players found the humor in minor bugs, others noted that the overall comedic tone adds to the experience, making it enjoyable despite being in early access.
“This two-developer project brilliantly blends humor and horror.”
“The plot is absurdly funny, the gameplay is engaging, and the scares are spine-tingling.”
“The game is early access, so it does have a few bugs—nothing game-breaking, at least on my playthrough. Funny bugs for the most part, but my friend did get stuck in a hill, though.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some users finding it poor due to low-quality or repetitive tracks that detract from the experience. Others describe it as fair, noting that while the sound is basic, it doesn't significantly enhance the atmosphere. However, there are also positive remarks about well-composed and fitting music, with some praising an outstanding soundtrack that enhances every aspect of the game.
“The soundtrack is outstanding and enhances every aspect of the game.”
“The music is well-composed and perfectly fits the game's atmosphere.”
“The sound design is exceptional, creating an immersive experience.”
“The music is poor: low-quality and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The sound is fair: basic and doesn't enhance the atmosphere of the game.”
“The music lacks variety and feels uninspired, making it forgettable.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it moderately enjoyable with multiple paths or modes, others feel it lacks sufficient variety to encourage repeated play. A few users highlight diverse gameplay experiences that enhance replay value, but the consensus leans towards a fair assessment of its overall replayability.
“The game offers multiple paths and modes, making it moderately replayable.”
“With diverse gameplay experiences, this game has a high replay value.”
“Replayability is fair: there is some replay value, but it lacks variety.”
“While there are multiple paths or modes, the game is only moderately replayable.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game is criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users expressing frustration over its perceived lack of quality and the hype generated by social media influencers. Many feel it is an exploitative attempt by developers to profit without delivering a meaningful gaming experience.
“Just another cash grab early crappiness game that seems to be so overhyped by TikTok users who need to support subpar game developers. I hope this game gets removed from Steam.”
“Title: A soulless cash grab”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report that "Devourer" successfully evokes strong emotions, particularly fear, while also providing enjoyable puzzles. However, some feel that the game could benefit from improved clarity regarding its objectives and lore to enhance the overall emotional experience.
“Devourer made me feel scared for the first time in a long time; it's fun, and I love the puzzles in the game.”
