SOMA is a suspenseful and frightening journey to a mysterious underwater research facility that keeps players engrossed till the credits roll. While it might not be as scary as its marketed, its science fiction setting and compelling narrative make for one of the more memorable gaming experiences this year.

The narrative in SOMA is all over the place. The game has a story which doesn't really cohabit with its general design and mechanics. There is really no reason for it to be a horror game at all - so what you get is a weird, lopsided spookiness early on in the plot and then an incomprehensible latter half which is morally contemplative.