Tormented Souls 2 Reviews
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 considered a little too obtuse for comfort.
Dual Effect repeats its success and surpasses the original game's 2021 release with Tormented Souls 2.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Tormented Souls 2 builds upon the foundation of its predecessor with smoother controls, improved pacing, and an atmosphere that successfully captures the essence of classic survival horror. Despite predictable environments and some rough edges in puzzles and combat, it’s a confident follow-up that proves the series can stand on its own moving forward.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Tormented Souls 2 is definitely not an entry-level game for someone expecting a horror game like Resident Evil or something similar. You really need to like the puzzles, gameplay, and atmosphere, but if you do, this is a winner. The gameplay, UI, and graphics are a bit clunky here and there and certainly aren't high-quality, but the game still feels very atmospheric and frightening. Distant screams, footsteps that seem to be walking towards you, and all sorts of bloody scenes regularly terrify you, and that was certainly the developer's goal. Personally, the game's patience and puzzle-solving tested me quite a bit, and that sometimes worked against me, partly due to the clunky mechanics. But all in all, the target audience will undoubtedly have a great time with this adventure puzzle game.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Dripping with atmosphere and delivering loads of scares, Tormented Souls 2 is a sequel you should look into if you enjoy Resident Evil-likes.
Tormented Souls 2 is old-school survival horror at its finest, with the game brimming with eerie atmosphere, clever puzzles, and that ever-present sense of unnerving tension that defines the genre. Sure, the combat can be clunky and a few puzzles border a little too close to cryptic at times, but honestly? Those rough edges almost feel like part of the charm… almost. What Dual Effect has delivered here is a lovingly crafted throwback that feels both familiar and fresh, a rare balance that few games in the genre manage to strike. Whether you’re coming back for more after the first game, a veteran of the classics of yesteryear, or a newcomer curious about what made survival horror so captivating in the first place, Tormented Souls 2 is certainly worth your time.
Tormented Souls 2 isn’t perfect, but it is a great survival horror sequel that knows exactly what horror fans want. It gets better, grows, and sometimes annoys, but it never changes who it is. Dual Effect didn’t follow the latest trends; instead, they built on what made the first game great, making careful changes to make it even better.
Tormented Souls 2 doesn’t strive to do anything new because it doesn’t need to. It takes the original game and improves on it in just about every way possible.
Tormented Souls 2 delivers a confidently crafted survival horror experience that leans into its classic inspirations while pushing the genre in creative directions. With stronger world design, improved pacing, and some of the most atmospheric puzzle sections in recent indie horror, it’s a must-play for fans of old-school tension and challenge.
Tormented Souls 2 confirms that Dual Effect is not a flash in the pan, but a solid presence on the indie horror scene. The Chilean team has deeply understood what makes a survival horror game memorable: the atmosphere, the vulnerability and the gratification of overcoming the impossible. Despite some stiffness in the controls and some limitations in interactivity, the title remains an experience of rare intensity. It is a journey into terror that does not just scare, but reminds the player why survival horror is, first and foremost, a test of nerves and dedication.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Tormented Souls 2 is a direct continuation of its predecessor not only in story, but also in atmosphere and overall gameplay. However, the developers’ more conservative approach, combined with higher difficulty, may be appreciated mainly by fans of old-school survival horror.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
Tormented Souls 2 doesn't follow the latest fads. It doesn't want to be a horror movie or a "streamer jump-scare" machine. It's a love letter to a time long forgotten. The game respects you enough to let you try, fail, and finally win.
Tormented Souls 2 delivers a survival horror experience focused on exploration, puzzle-solving, and an oppressive atmosphere. With a fragmented narrative and themes involving parallel realities and dark cults, the title employs classic mechanics such as fixed camera angles and limited inventory to heighten tension. Despite some shortcomings in combat and repetitive progression segments, it stands out for its art direction, effective sound design, and its balance between nostalgia and contemporary elements of the genre.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Tormented Souls 2 is a faithful sequel that broadens scope while respecting the source material. Tank controls stay polarizing because you're getting retro survival horror complete with its flaws. If you bounced off the first game's clunky controls and archaic design, this won't convert you. But it is a solid followup through and through.
Tormented Souls 2 is classic horror gaming to its core and feels like it could have been one of the better classic titles of the ’90s and early 2000s. While it pays homage to an old-school formula, it still stands on its own, being an excellent modern horror game with a fantastic story and characters, and one that feels familiar and new all at the same time. I highly recommend giving this game a playthrough this Halloween season, just so long as you can handle those tank controls.
Tormented Souls 2 is the perfect survival horror return to classic form—unflinching, tense, and unapologetically old-school. It captures what made early horror games great with its resource management, oppressive atmosphere, and puzzles that make your brain ache in the best way possible. It’s not flawless but it’s a rare case where its imperfections feel like part of the charm.
Tormented Souls 2 is a solid return to classic horror. Dual Effect succeeds by prioritizing atmosphere and setting, even with some technical hiccups and unpolished combat. It’s a game that doesn’t try to reinvent the genre but delivers exactly what it promises: an authentic survival horror experience made for those who still miss old-school scares.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Tormented Souls 2 channels classic survival horror with inventive puzzles, atmospheric design, and clear passion for the genre, but its clunky, frustrating combat remains a painful flaw that keeps it from true greatness.
Review in Dutch | Read full review