October 24th 2025.
Are you ready for a spooky adventure? Just in time for Halloween, Tormented Souls 2 has arrived to satisfy all your classic horror game cravings. This thrilling sequel successfully combines the old-school charm of Resident Evil with modern elements, making it an enjoyable experience for fans of the genre.
It's hard to believe that it's been almost 30 years since the first Resident Evil game introduced us to the term "survival horror". But horror games have been around since the beginning of gaming itself. In fact, Resident Evil was heavily influenced by other games such as Alone In The Dark and Sweet Home. And let's not forget about the early 90s gems like Project Firestart that established the foundations of the genre - a lone protagonist, scarce resources, puzzles and scares, and a story told through journals and environmental clues.
While Resident Evil paved the way for the survival horror genre, it was soon followed by the even scarier Silent Hill and a slew of sequels and imitations. However, as with any long-running franchise, evolution is key to staying relevant. And that's where the upcoming Resident Evil Requiem falls short, as it strays far from the original gameplay. This has left many fans feeling nostalgic for the earlier entries in the series.
But fear not, because Tormented Souls 2 is here to bring back that old-school magic. The game perfectly captures the look and feel of early Resident Evil, complete with B-movie vibes, fixed camera angles, absurd puzzles, and jump scares. It's like coming home for fans of the original game.
In this sequel, we once again follow the journey of Caroline Walker - the badass Canadian heroine with an eyepatch. This time, she's on a mission to save her little sister Anna, who has been drawing disturbing images in her sketchbook. Caroline's heard that the nuns at Villa Hess have a cure for the evil that may be plaguing her sister. As they enter the eerie convent located in the Chilean mountains, fans of the first game will feel right at home.
The gothic interiors, with their wood paneling and maximalist design, are reminiscent of the famous police station in Racoon City. And just like in the original game, the fixed camera angles and the ominous sound of doors closing behind you will keep you on edge. As the game begins, you'll find Caroline injured and her sister missing. As you explore the seemingly deserted infirmary, you come across bloodstains and creepy medical equipment. And then there's the ominous message written in blood on a whiteboard - "DO NOT LET THE SHADOWS EMBRACE YOU". Trust us, this is not a joke. Staying in the darkness for too long will result in a gruesome death.
But the brilliance of this concept becomes apparent as you progress through the game. You'll often find yourself in complete darkness, with only your cigarette lighter to guide you. The dancing shadows it casts create a sinister atmosphere, and you'll constantly feel like something is lurking just out of sight. But the real challenge is managing your inventory, as you can only equip one item at a time. So if you're holding your lighter, you won't be able to use a weapon. And trust us, you'll need all the weapons you can get your hands on to survive the horrors that await you.
Speaking of weapons, ammunition is scarce in this game - a classic element of the genre. You'll have to make every shot count, and when you run out of ammo, you'll have to finish off your enemies with a rusty hammer. But don't worry, Tormented Souls 2 has a helpful medium range auto-aim feature that prevents the frustration of wasting ammo in third-person shooting.
The game's camera angles are cleverly designed to build suspense and create jump scares. You'll often find yourself running towards the camera, unable to see what's in front of you, and that's enough to make your heart race. The maps may look like typical buildings, but they are actually a series of closed-off sections that need to be unlocked. Each time you discover a new area, you'll feel a sense of relief, but also a sense of dread, as you know that anything could be waiting for you.
Exploring these new areas can be stressful, especially when you consider the scarcity of the reel-to-reel tapes that you use to save your progress. You'll have to decide whether to use one and risk further exploration, or to wait and search for more resources before saving. But once you've cleared out an area, you'll feel more confident in your abilities to navigate through the darkness. And the map will come in handy, as it automatically marks puzzles that have been solved.
Finding new keys, props, and puzzle solutions will open up new areas, but it will also unleash new terrors. And as you progress through the game, you'll find that each new location is even more terrifying than the last. The game also has an Other Side - a creepy alternate dimension that will make you miss the relatively tame chills of the convent's sub-basement.
In conclusion, Tormented Souls 2 is a must-play for fans of classic horror games. Its old-school charm, combined with modern elements, makes for a thrilling and enjoyable experience. So grab your flashlight and prepare to be tormented by the souls that haunt this game. And don't forget to sign up for the GameCentral newsletter to stay updated on the latest and greatest in the world of gaming.
Get ready to experience some classic scares at an unbeatable price with Tormented Souls 2, just in time for Halloween. This game takes us back to the good old days of Resident Evil, while also incorporating some modern elements that we can all appreciate.
It's hard to believe that the term "survival horror" was coined almost 30 years ago with the release of Resident Evil. But the truth is, horror games have been around since the early days of gaming. Resident Evil drew inspiration from games like Alone In The Dark and Sweet Home, while other titles from the late 80s and early 90s, such as Project Firestart, established the key elements of the genre: a lone protagonist, limited resources, puzzles, and a plot revealed through journals and environmental clues.
Of course, Resident Evil wasn't the only game to embrace the horror genre. The incredibly eerie Silent Hill and its sequels, along with a mix of both good and bad clones, followed in its footsteps. However, as with any long-running franchise, the key to success is evolution. And while the upcoming Resident Evil Requiem may be a departure from the original games, many fans are feeling a sense of nostalgia for the earlier entries in the series.
There's something magical about the combination of B-movie thrills, fixed camera angles, tricky puzzles, and jump scares that the early Resident Evil games offered. And that's exactly what Tormented Souls 2 delivers. The first game brought back the same look and feel as the early Resident Evil games, and now, the sequel has perfected that charmingly old-fashioned formula.
In Tormented Souls 2, we once again follow the story of Caroline Walker, the Canadian heroine with an eyepatch. This time, she's on a mission to bring her little sister Anna to a convent deep in the Chilean mountains. Anna has been drawing disturbing images in her sketchbook, and Caroline hopes that the nuns at Villa Hess will have a cure for whatever evil is plaguing her. As they arrive at the nunnery, it's a homecoming for fans of the early Resident Evil games.
The gothic, wood-paneled interiors and fixed camera angles are reminiscent of Racoon City's police station. And just like in the old games, the sound of doors closing behind you as you enter a room or hallway adds to the tension. When the game begins, Anna is missing, and Caroline is injured, limping around as she desperately searches for her sister.
As you explore the seemingly abandoned infirmary, you'll come across bloodstains, old medical equipment, and a whiteboard with a chilling message written in blood: "DO NOT LET THE SHADOWS EMBRACE YOU." And trust us, it's not a joke. Standing in complete darkness for even a few seconds will result in your demise, as some unknown terror lurks in the shadows. This means that the only way to survive is to stay in well-lit areas.
But the brilliance of this concept becomes even more evident as you progress through the game. You'll often find yourself in pitch-black darkness, with only your cigarette lighter providing a small source of light. The dancing shadows it creates give the environments a sinister feel and make it seem like they are moving as you pass through them, keeping you on edge at all times.
But the real challenge comes from the fact that you can only equip one item at a time. So if you're holding your lighter, you can't also have a weapon at the ready. At the beginning of the game, all you have is a rusty hammer, which feels pretty useless against the terrifying creatures that appear out of nowhere. You'll eventually find better weapons, but ammunition is scarce, so you'll have to make every shot count. And when you run out of bullets, you'll have to finish off your enemies with the hammer, resulting in some pretty gruesome and satisfying moments.
One of the game's innovations is a medium-range auto-aim, which prevents the frustrating ammo wastage that was common in the early Resident Evil games. And while not all camera angles are fixed, they are always angled to build suspense and keep you wondering what might be lurking around the corner. The camera often moves ahead of you down corridors, leaving whatever is directly in front of Caroline completely invisible. This adds to the unease and makes even simple walks through empty hallways feel unsettling.
With its perfect set-up for jump scares, Tormented Souls 2 doesn't disappoint. These moments are infrequent enough to still be effective and are heightened by the game's structure. The maps may appear to be normal floor plans, but they are actually a series of closed-off sections that need to be unlocked one by one. This means that every new area you enter could potentially be hiding a terrifying surprise, making the game even more suspenseful.
To add to the tension, saving your progress is limited to finding reel-to-reel tapes in special safe rooms. This means that you'll have to choose when to use them carefully, as venturing further into the unknown without saving could lead to disaster.
As you progress through the game, you'll find new keys, props, and puzzle solutions that will open up new areas to explore. And with each new discovery, the stakes get higher, as previously safe areas can suddenly become dangerous again. You'll also notice that each new section you unlock seems to be even creepier and more unsettling than the last, especially when you find yourself in the Other Side - a Silent Hill/Stranger Things-style alternate dimension that makes the convent's sub-basement prison seem like a walk in the park.
If you're a fan of classic horror games, Tormented Souls 2 is a must-play. Its combination of old-school charm and modern flourishes make it a truly enjoyable experience, perfect for the Halloween season. So grab your rusty hammer and get ready for some heart-pounding scares in this hauntingly good game. And don't forget to sign up for the GameCentral newsletter for even more exclusive gaming analysis and the latest reviews delivered straight to your inbox every Saturday morning.
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