It’s taken a bit longer than expected, but fans of classic horror can at last get their hands on the full version of Post Trauma . Following both a major delay from October 2024 and then a surprise delay from March 31 (announced the day before, no less), Red Soul Games’ retro-styled horror experience has finally made it to PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Initial reception seems to be mostly positive, but those who’d rather not take others’ words for it still have the option of trying Post Trauma’s free demo via its Steam page or itch.io. Is it an experience on par with other somewhat recent retro horror gems like Tormented Souls or Signalis ? Possibly. But that determination will likely depend on personal taste more than anything else.
For those unfamiliar with Post Trauma, it’s something of a callback to the sorts of horror experiences one would find on the PS2. The focus is on puzzle-solving and atmosphere over combat, and retro techniques such as fixed-camera angles and save rooms are employed to help drive tension. Saves even become limited on higher difficulties, making every decision that much more impactful. Those that played Resident Evil...
