Murdered: Soul Suspect takes the clever premise of a ghost detective, and sabotages it with a protagonist as thin and dull as his ethereal specter.
Murdered: Soul Suspect2014
Murdered: Soul Suspect
2014 Square Enix65Worthwhile
Playtime
ShortIt typically takes about 8 hours to finish the game, and players put about 12 hours into it overall.
Playable on
- Steam DeckVerified
- Steam MachineVerified
Available on
- −85%$2.99
- −70%$5.99
- $19.99
Game modes
Details
- Launch
- June 2, 2014
- Developer
- Airtight Games
- Publisher
- Square Enix
Overview
Murdered: Soul Suspect is a supernatural detective thriller which challenges players to solve possibly the hardest case of all… their own murder. Set in Salem Massachusetts, players have the freedom to explore the New England-style wooden houses, narrow streets, Gothic churches and historical landmarks for clues. They will need to battle demonic spirits to preserve their souls whilst uncovering the shocking revelations about who is responsible for their death.
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Reception
Press60
Players81
WorthwhileGreat- Metacritic59from 60 reviews
- OpenCritic60from 72 reviews
A game like this, where the mechanics fall extremely short, needed a strong story to carry players through, and that's not the case here. The game is by no means broken, save for one or two bugs, it just isn't very fun to play. Much like its protagonist, Murdered: Soul Suspect is lifeless.
'Murdered: Soul Suspect' is a throwback adventure game that delivers plenty of fun — no bullets required.
For all its shortcomings, Murdered remains an enjoyable romp. The lack of direct combat never becomes an issue, and the pacing of the main plot is just right. What immersion is lost through lazy NPC behaviour and limited interaction with the world is gained back by dint of the wonderfully sinister atmosphere and the likable leads. Not an instant classic...
It's easy to be overwhelmed by the many problems in Murdered: Soul Suspect, but if you dig a little deeper, there's an interesting story to uncover.