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SOMA – reviews and rating

SOMA has an average rating of 78% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics have slightly different opinions – the best rating was given by Game Informer (8.5/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (3.5/5). The game was released on September 21, 2015 for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, macOS and Linux. Metacritic score is 84, players on RAWG rate the game 82%.

Updated

What critics praise
„All the core first-person horror tenets are in place, wrapped in a tense, underwater setting that tells one of gaming's most intriguing sci-fi stories.“
8,5/10 Game Informer
What critics criticize
„SOMA is at its best when it’s challenging you on a philosophical level rather than on a mechanical one. As a horror game, SOMA feels old and archaic.“

Game info

Release date
Sep 21, 2015
Platforms
Xbox One
Genres
IndieAdventureAction
Developer
Frictional Games
Publisher
Frictional Games
Average playtime
6 h
Reviews count
2

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FAQ

What is the rating of SOMA?

SOMA has an average rating of 78% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics have slightly different opinions – the best rating was given by Game Informer (8.5/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (3.5/5).

When was SOMA released?

SOMA was released on September 21, 2015.

What platforms is SOMA available on?

SOMA is available for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, macOS and Linux.

How long does it take to beat SOMA?

Players on RAWG spend on average 6 hours playing SOMA.

Is SOMA worth playing?

Mostly yes. SOMA has an average rating of 78% – it is a good game, but with some flaws.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Slightly different opinions

Spread of ratings
15 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 7,5
Best rating
8,5/10 Game Informer
Worst rating
3,5/5 HardcoreGamer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #142 of 717 games released in 2015 better than 80 % of games
  • #25 of 60 games released in 2015 on Xbox One better than 59 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language2 reviews 78%
  • Foreign critics8 reviews 81%
  • MetacriticMetascore 84%
  • Players (RAWG)690 votes 82%

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 44 %
  • Recommended 37 %
  • Meh 14 %
  • Skip 6 %

690 votes · RAWG

Reviews

3,5/5
HardcoreGamer Sep 26, 2015
SOMA is at its best when it’s challenging you on a philosophical level rather than on a mechanical one. As a horror game, SOMA feels old and archaic. It isn’t especially frightening or even satisfying to play, but the questions it raises are worth exploring and make it worthwhile regardless. It’s an adventure that will stay with you as you roll the fates of Simon and Catherine around in your head long...
8,5/10
Game Informer Sep 21, 2015
All the core first-person horror tenets are in place, wrapped in a tense, underwater setting that tells one of gaming's most intriguing sci-fi stories.

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