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.
Reviews
- 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 frustratingly unclear or overly simplistic, leading to a lack of satisfaction when solving them.
- There are complaints about the game's optimization, with many experiencing lag and low frame rates even on high-end hardware.
- story45 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's story has received positive feedback for its engaging and immersive narrative, with many players appreciating the well-developed characters and intriguing plot twists. While some found the storyline hard to follow at times, the combination of jump scares and puzzles has kept players invested and eager for future chapters. Overall, it is seen as a compelling horror experience that balances storytelling with challenging gameplay.
“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.”
“The story was hard to follow; you just had to roam around trying to find anything to touch and then repeat.”
“Basic storyline, lacks depth, or is predictable.”
“I love story-based horror games, and there was a lack of it; this one ticks my boxes!”
- gameplay17 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as engaging and smooth, with nice graphics and atmospheric elements. However, some users noted issues such as unresponsive controls, basic mechanics, and a reliance on fetch quests, which detracted from the overall experience. While there are minor bugs, the game offers fun mechanics and a humorous plot that keeps players interested.
“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!”
“Gameplay is poor: unresponsive controls, numerous bugs, and frustrating mechanics.”
“As far as the gameplay, it felt like they were just fetch quests.”
“So far, the gameplay seems to consist of simple puzzles, like finding a note that has the password to the computer or just finding items.”
- graphics15 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's graphics receive mixed reviews, with some praising the atmospheric and unique visual style, while others note issues like outdated visuals and bugs. Overall, many players find the graphics solid and immersive, with some even rating them as high as 10/10 for realism, despite occasional oddities that may require adjusting settings.
“The gameplay is smooth, the graphics are very nice and atmospheric.”
“The game also features some truly disturbing and graphic imagery, making it a very intense experience.”
“Graphics 10/10 - very realistic graphics, I like!”
“❎ 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.”
- optimization10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is a mixed bag, 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, though some users still encounter stuttering and graphical glitches. 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.”
“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.”
- stability9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -22 % neutral mentions
- 89 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with players noting various bugs and glitches, particularly in multiplayer and VR modes. While some users experienced significant issues like getting stuck or lag spikes, others acknowledged that these problems are expected in early access and that developers are actively working on fixes. Overall, while the game is fun, it currently suffers from stability issues that can 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 an early access title.”
“I experienced very few crashes, making my gameplay experience stable and enjoyable.”
“It had its buggy moments; we may have gotten stuck in the ground a few times, but I'm sure it's something that will be fixed.”
“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.”
- atmosphere7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its smooth graphics and immersive storytelling, with many players noting its ability to absorb them into the experience. However, some reviews point out that the sound design is basic and could be improved to enhance the overall atmosphere, despite the presence of effective jumpscares.
“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!”
“The basic sound and music don't enhance the atmosphere.”
“Some jumpscares are spooky, but the general atmosphere needs some tuning with sound design.”
“The atmosphere is lacking and could use significant improvement.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as a brilliant blend with horror, featuring an absurdly funny plot and engaging gameplay. While some players found the humor in minor bugs, others experienced frustrating moments, indicating a mix of comedic and chaotic elements throughout the game. Overall, the humor adds a unique charm to the early access 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.”
- 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 or fair due to low-quality or repetitive elements that detract from the experience. However, others praise it as good or excellent, highlighting well-composed tracks that significantly enhance the game's atmosphere. Overall, the quality of the music varies widely among players.
“The soundtrack is outstanding and enhances every aspect of the game.”
“The music is well-composed and fits perfectly with the game's atmosphere.”
“The sound design elevates the experience, making every moment more immersive.”
“The sound and music are poor; the low-quality and repetitive tracks really detract from the overall experience.”
“The music is basic and doesn't enhance the atmosphere of the game at all.”
“The sound design feels lacking, making it hard to get immersed in the game.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it moderately engaging 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.”
- 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 quite a long time. It's fun, and I love the puzzles in the game.”
- monetization1 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 low quality and the hype generated by social media influencers. Many feel that the game does not justify its price and hope for its removal from platforms like Steam.
“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.”
