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The Devourer: Hunted Souls

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85%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
optimization, stability
85% User Score Based on 408 reviews

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The Devourer: Hunted Souls is a single player and multiplayer action adventure game. It was developed by ZTEK Studio and was released on October 26, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

"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.

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85%
Audience ScoreBased on 408 reviews
story42 positive mentions
optimization8 negative mentions

  • The game offers a unique blend of horror and puzzle-solving, providing an engaging experience that keeps players on their toes.
  • Many players praised the jump scares and atmospheric sound design, which effectively create a sense of dread and excitement.
  • Despite being developed by only two people, the game has impressive graphics and a compelling storyline that has left players eager for future chapters.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, including crashes and problems with multiplayer functionality, which can hinder the overall experience.
  • Some players found the puzzles to be either too simplistic or frustratingly unclear, leading to confusion and a lack of direction during gameplay.
  • There are complaints about the game's optimization, with reports of high CPU usage and lag even on high-end hardware, making it difficult for some players to enjoy.
  • story
    90 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story has received positive feedback for its engaging and immersive narrative, with many players eager for future chapters. While some found the storyline hard to follow at times, the combination of compelling characters, intriguing twists, and well-designed puzzles has captivated players, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of horror-themed games. Overall, the story is praised for its depth and connection to gameplay, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.

    • “If you can get into the atmosphere, the story will absolutely absorb you.”
    • “Our group of 4 actually was invested in the story and excited to solve the puzzles and adventure together to unravel its mysteries.”
    • “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.”
    • “❎ Fair: basic storyline, lacks depth, or predictable.”
    • “I love story-based horror games, and there was a lack of it; this one ticks my boxes!”
  • gameplay
    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally described as smooth and engaging, with nice graphics and atmospheric elements. However, some users noted issues such as unresponsive controls, basic mechanics, and a reliance on fetch quests, leading to mixed opinions on innovation and replay value. Overall, while there are minor issues, many players found the gameplay enjoyable and fun.

    • “The gameplay is smooth, the graphics are very nice and atmospheric.”
    • “The plot is absurdly funny, the gameplay is engaging, and the scares are spine-tingling.”
    • “The story is interesting and the mechanics were quite fun!”
    • “❎ poor: unresponsive controls, numerous bugs, or frustrating mechanics.”
    • “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.”
  • graphics
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some praising the atmospheric and realistic visuals, especially considering it was developed by just two people, while others noted issues like wonkiness and bugs. Overall, many players found the graphics to be solid and immersive, contributing to the game's intense experience, though some recommended adjusting settings for optimal performance. Ratings varied, with scores ranging from 8/10 to 10/10, highlighting a generally positive reception despite some technical flaws.

    • “The gameplay is smooth, the graphics are very nice and atmospheric.”
    • “Graphics 10/10 - very realistic graphics I like!”
    • “The game also features some truly disturbing and graphic imagery, making it a very intense experience.”
    • “❎ poor: extremely outdated or low-quality visuals.”
    • “❎ fair: basic graphics, but lack detail and polish.”
    • “Though beware that the graphics are very wonky and the game is still a bit buggy.”
  • optimization
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 problems. Common suggestions include turning off upscaling to improve performance, as well as noting various graphical glitches and unrefined elements. Overall, while some players enjoy the game despite its optimization flaws, others find it nearly unplayable.

    • “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.”
    • “In terms of optimization, I got a 3070 and a Ryzen 3600X and it's running flawlessly.”
    • “Nice game (10/10) but poor performance with high-end hardware (5900x + 6950 xt).”
    • “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.”
    • “Examples include the tools feeling unrefined, the buildings either clipping into the ground and/or hovering above hills revealing their untextured bottom, being able to crouch under the water texture in the lakes, and the upscaling options, specifically for performance modes, causing the game to appear very blurry.”
  • stability
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game exhibits notable stability issues, including bugs, glitches, and lag, particularly in multiplayer and VR modes. While players acknowledge that these problems are expected in early access and that developers are actively working on fixes, many still find the experience frustrating and occasionally unplayable. Overall, despite the fun gameplay, the stability concerns detract from the overall enjoyment.

    • “For being in early access, there were little to no glitches or bugs.”
    • “For being in early access, there were little to no glitches or bugs.”
    • “Multiplayer is buggy, the scares were predictable and pretty standard.”
    • “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.”
  • atmosphere
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its smooth gameplay and impressive graphics, which contribute to an immersive experience that can deeply engage players in the story. However, some reviews note that the sound design is basic and could be improved to enhance the overall atmosphere, despite the presence of effective jumpscares. Overall, the atmosphere is a significant highlight, though it may require some fine-tuning.

    • “If you can get into the atmosphere, the story will absolutely absorb you.”
    • “Good atmosphere and jumpscares (I am a giant wimp though).”
    • “Major plus points for the atmosphere!”
    • “Some jumpscares are spooky, but the general atmosphere needs some tuning with sound design.”
    • “Basic sound/music doesn't enhance the atmosphere.”
    • “The atmosphere is present, but it feels underdeveloped and lacks depth.”
  • humor
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game effectively combines humor and horror, with an absurdly funny plot and engaging gameplay that keeps players entertained. While it is still in early access and has some humorous bugs, these do not detract significantly from the overall experience. Players appreciate the blend of comedic elements with spine-tingling scares, making for a unique gaming experience.

    • “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.”
  • music
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews for the music aspect range from poor to excellent, with many users noting that low-quality or repetitive sound detracts from the gaming experience. While some found the music to be basic and not atmospheric, others praised well-composed tracks that fit the game well, with a few highlighting outstanding soundtracks that significantly enhance the overall experience.

    • “The outstanding soundtrack enhances every aspect of the game.”
    • “The well-composed music fits perfectly with the game's atmosphere.”
    • “The basic sound design does not enhance the overall experience.”
    • “Poor: low-quality or repetitive sound/music, detracts from the experience.”
    • “Fair: basic sound/music, doesn't enhance the atmosphere.”
    • “Poor: low-quality or repetitive sound/music, detracts from the experience.”
  • replayability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it moderately enjoyable with multiple paths or modes, others feel it lacks variety and depth, resulting in only fair replay value.

    • “The game offers diverse gameplay experiences, providing a high replay value.”
    • “With multiple paths and modes, the game is moderately replayable.”
    • “The variety in gameplay ensures that each playthrough feels fresh and engaging.”
    • “Replayability is fair: it has some replay value, but lacks variety.”
    • “Replayability is fair: it has some replay value, but lacks variety.”
  • emotional
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players report that "Devourer" successfully evokes strong emotions, particularly fear, which has been a refreshing experience for many. The game's puzzles are also appreciated, though some users feel it could benefit from improved clarity regarding objectives and lore to enhance the overall emotional engagement.

    • “Devourer made me feel scared for the first time in quite a long time; it's fun and I love the puzzles in the game.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization of the game is criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users expressing frustration over its perceived low quality and the hype generated by social media influencers. Many feel that the game exploits players financially without delivering a satisfactory experience.

    • “Just another cash grab early access 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.”
    • “This game feels like a blatant cash grab, with monetization tactics that overshadow any potential enjoyment.”
    • “The monetization in this game is excessive and detracts from the overall experience, making it feel more like a money-making scheme than a genuine game.”
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The Devourer: Hunted Souls is a action adventure game.

The Devourer: Hunted Souls is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing The Devourer: Hunted Souls.

The Devourer: Hunted Souls was released on October 26, 2023.

The Devourer: Hunted Souls was developed by ZTEK Studio.

The Devourer: Hunted Souls has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its optimization.

The Devourer: Hunted Souls is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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