Tormented Souls 2

"Tormented Souls 2 lives up to expectations, and the developers’ decision to once again embrace the old-school gameplay style of the original Resident Evil proved to be the right choice."

"Tormented Souls II is the sequel the first game deserved. Dual Effect listened to criticism, polished what was lacking, and amplified what worked. The result is a survival horror game that respects the classic 90s style without feeling anachronistic, offers …"

"Modern games often avoid frustration or challenge, favoring instant gratification, but Tormented Souls 2 shows that fear, tension, and difficult mechanics make the experience rewarding. It delivers everything fans loved from classic horror with modern improvements and new mechanics. Despite …"

"Tormented Souls II doesn&s;t just walk in the footsteps of its predecessor; it improves upon them. With greater location variety and clever puzzles, it&s;s a triumphant return that shows classic survival-horror is still fiercely desired."

"Tormented Souls 2 confirms itself as a labour of love for classic survival horror games, but unfortunately fails to iron out the issues that already plagued its predecessor. While the art direction is top-notch, the experience falls flat under the …"

"Tormented Souls 2 is a game that doesn&s;t reinvent the formula, but rather improves on the existing roadmap. It&s;s everything you&s;d expect from a survival horror experience; from the deep, layered exploration and creative puzzle-solving to the immersive atmosphere and …"

"Another old-school survival horror game, for better or worse. If you love fixed camera angles, pre-rendered backgrounds, limited saves, and constant tension, you can safely add half a point to the final rating. Technically, it&s;s a step up from the …"

"While remaining a continuation of the classic survival horror genre, Tormented Souls 2 manages to refine its deep and sincere homage to the great survival horror classics. At times, it wouldn&s;t have hurt to see more of its own creation, …"

"Tormented Souls 2 continues along the path blazed by its predecessor, paying homage to old-school survival horror without embracing modern action elements"

"Tormented Souls 2 gets the visuals right, but loses its soul. The title is still a good classic survival horror experience, and despite significant technical advancements, the script falters, and the story degenerates into something more generic until its final …"

"Taking everything that made the first one enjoyable but clanky, Tormented Souls 2 is a refinement in every sense. A more cohesive narrative (when it gets rolling), better combat and a much nicer presentation, it&s;s a great continuation for the …"

"Tormented Souls 2 is a game that revives the spirit of classic horror games with modern touches. With its fixed camera angles and dark atmosphere, it creates a nostalgic vibe. While the pace slows down in some places, it remains …"

"Some weaker combat and a few UI problems aside, Tormented Souls 2 is a good love letter to the survival horror genre, with good exploration and puzzles to keep us wanting to see more."

"The game has a clear goal - like the first part, it wants to bring back an honest horror atmosphere to fans of older survival horrors. And it succeeds in that, although you will also experience frustrating combat and lengthy …"

"Tormented Souls II not only keeps the spirit of survival horror alive, but also demonstrates that Dual Effect understands very well what makes the genre work: tension, fragility, and respect for the player."

"Tormented Souls II brings a handful of meaningful additions that significantly improve the series’ gameplay, but its lack of innovation and reliance on nostalgia strip away the surprise and charm it might have had five years ago."

"Tormented Souls 2 is an excellent new entry in a budding horror franchise that takes everything that made its predecessor great and builds on top with an added layer of polish."

"Tormented Souls 2 boldly embraces the old-school survival-horror formula: fixed cameras, scarce ammo, difficult enemies and a heavy focus on clever puzzles. Its spooky atmosphere, varied locations and solid horror mechanics make it a win for fans of the genre, …"

"Tormented Souls 2 seems to be a title created by people who love what they do and have grown up with the games they essentially pay tribute to, striving to keep their legacy alive."

"I&s;m happy to see that Tormented Souls 2 managed to deliver everything that fans of the genre wanted, and I hope it becomes a long-running franchise."

"Tormented Souls 2 is the kind of horror game you like to see from independent developers. As a clear passion project that is willing to push back against “best practices” to maintain the creative vision, it’s here for people who …"

"Tormented Souls 2 delivers an exciting classic-horror experience with improved visuals and chilling atmospheres supported by strong audio-visual effects. Its gameplay relies on exploration and puzzle-solving. Despite some drawbacks—such as slow movement and weak facial expressions—it remains an excellent choice …"

"A beautifully crafted survival horror game that knowingly harkens back to the original Resident Evil, while adding in some sympathetically designed modern touches."

"Tormented Souls 2 is more of the same, but that&s;s not a bad thing. Even though the encounter design can become frustrating at times, the game is packed with content, varied puzzles and a haunting atmosphere. It&s;s a good time …"

"With some isolated flaws but a solid and coherent proposal, Tormented Souls 2 establishes itself as one of the most interesting experiences in recent horror. It’s a game that doesn’t seek to comfort the player, and precisely for that reason, …"

"Dual Effect repeats its success and surpasses the original game&s;s 2021 release with Tormented Souls 2."

"Is Tormented Souls 2 the perfect game? Absolutely not. The beginning months of its release were a little rocky, technologically speaking, in terms of game-halting bugs and occasional awkward camera transitions, etc. Does that make it terrible? Not in the …"

"Tormented Souls 2, like its predecessor, offers some solid survival horror action inspired by classics of the genre. Some might find dealing with or avoiding enemies a bit frustrating at times though, and a number of its puzzles could be …"

"Like its predecessor, Tormented Souls 2 still struggles with storytelling and character elements that just don&s;t quite hit the mark. While it doesn&s;t go as deep as I would like, above all else, it still serves its grandest purpose with …"

"Tormented Souls 2 pays wonderful homage to classic survival horror while improving upon its predecessor in several key ways."

"It’s atmospheric, unsettling, and just challenging enough to keep you hooked from start to finish. If you grew up with fixed cameras, ink ribbons, and limited shotgun shells, you’ll feel right at home. But if you are like me and …"

"Despite some nostalgic quirks that perhaps should have remained in the past, Tormented Souls 2 is an atmospheric callback to the iconic adventures that made contemporary horror gaming what it is."

"Dual Effect has delivered a title that doesn’t try to please everyone, but instead confidently says, “This is for you - veterans who survived the PlayStation 1 era.” Tormented Souls 2 is not just a tribute to its inspirations; it’s …"

"Unfortunately, my fear has become reality. Where the first game was one of the most pleasant surprises of 2021 for me, Tormented Souls 2 is perhaps the biggest disappointment of 2025. Although the game builds on the solid foundation of …"

"Tormented Souls 2 is a worthy successor to the original game, offering an improved experience for players. The sequel has significantly enhanced user-friendliness with its well-designed puzzles and intuitive hints. While the combat system and balance mechanics still present some …"