Is the story really amazing?

[Xialoh]

I couldn't handle playing Amnesia. Or rather, I chose not to play Amnesia because it's scary as hell and I don't see the point in being scared in a dark room for a few hours. That said, the reviews on this game intrigue me. Is the story really so amazing that it's worth the creepy atmosphere, or is the high rating for something else? This game looks like Bioshock meets Amnesia at a glance, but it's just a glance. I have no idea what it's about, and I'm really skeptical about buying into horror.

[JocularJosh]

If you can't stand horror elements get the wuss mode mod.
It removes every monster encounter which means that you are bascially getting a walking-sim with a fantastic story.

[Xialoh]

Originally posted by RacistCoffee:

If you can't stand horror elements get the wuss mode mod.
It removes every monster encounter which means that you are bascially getting a walking-sim with a fantastic story.

If the story really is fantastic then I don't need the mod. It's not that I can't play horror, I just rarely see the point. Although I do like certain atmospheric horror..

Might get the mod anyway. I'll have to see how much it alters the feel.

[dleeb]

Originally posted by Xialoh:

I couldn't handle playing Amnesia. Or rather, I chose not to play Amnesia because it's scary as hell and I don't see the point in being scared in a dark room for a few hours. That said, the reviews on this game intrigue me. Is the story really so amazing that it's worth the creepy atmosphere, or is the high rating for something else? This game looks like Bioshock meets Amnesia at a glance, but it's just a glance. I have no idea what it's about, and I'm really skeptical about buying into horror.

Having played the Penumbra and Amnesia games I have to admit Soma is nothing like them. The storytelling and graphics have improved ten fold. Frictional must have hired some better people. Also the voice acting is top notch, a lot better than it was in Amnesia TDD.

You would be crazy not to buy this on sale, because I have been waiting forever for this price drop. No way was I shelling out $30 for it.

[Stargeezer]

The beauty of the game is that it can be eerie or amazing, it's personal with every player and how you interact during the game. Awesome graphics and a stunning trip to take. No horror, a few monsters which you can't fight anyway. Take your time an interact and explore along the way to get the full impact. If you just want to do a walk-through, I suggest using a guide. IGN Wiki has a great one with text or video, and there are other excellent ones out there. Have a nice voyage...

[Dr Spaceman]

Yes, I think the story in the game is extremely engaging and dives into a very intereseting philosophical topic. You should definitely check it out.

The passive mod would have ruined the game for me -- there aren't too many parts where it was difficult. It's not as stressful as Amnesia by any means.

[Void]

I think it's a huge step up from Amnesia, story-wise. Not that Amnesia was lacking one (in fact it was quite good), but Soma takes it to another level in terms of character development, setting, atmosphere, pacing and philosphical implications, which don't feel forced into the narrative but come naturally with trying to come to terms with the whole situation. I think Irrational really achieved something special with this game and it shows in the review section.
Its just one of these cases were you spend a additional hour or two after finishing the game just to read the wiki because you want to know more about the world you've just been in. Guess that in itself says a lot.

[El Fuerte]

is gud

[BlackWater]

The first time I played, it was depressing, but very good, on my current playthrough and with the way things are now in the world, its my ultimate fantasy. I like to think about what is going through the minds of those responseable, wtaching their loved ones die horribly, knowing theres not a damn thing their wealth and power can do to change anything, gives me alot of comfort.