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SOMA

Soma is a survival horror game that was released in 2015. The game was developed by Frictional Games, the creators of the Amnesia series.  Soma's gameplay struggled to impress fans and critics, though its story gripped audiences as it delved into the potential dangers and repercussions of futuristic technology.

SOMA game
SOMA

Soma is a survival horror game that was released in 2015. The game was developed by Frictional Games, the creators of the Amnesia series. 

Soma's gameplay struggled to impress fans and critics, though its story gripped audiences as it delved into the potential dangers and repercussions of futuristic technology.

Platform(s)
PS4 , Xbox One , PC
Released
September 15, 2015
Developer(s)
Frictional Games
Publisher(s)
Frictional Games
Genre(s)
Horror
How Long To Beat
10 Hours
X|S Enhanced
No
File Size Xbox Series
16 GB (November 2023)
Metascore
84

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