Very unique concept and gameplay, never thought I'd be the one chasing the ghosts for once. Also loved the graphics, very pleasant to look at. Scariest thing was that wheelchair in what I think was an abandoned asylum or something, that absolutely terrified me (my face in the thumbnail shows my horror pretty well XD). Not sure exactly what the ending was but I liked it nonetheless.
completely unique and stunning graphics, it has to be one of my new favorite games on itch visually.. but i wish i could say the same about gameplay! i loved exploring the environment but found myself wishing there was more to do.
i read that there's more plans for the game but it's currently on hold, so i will eagerly await more development!
Thanks for playing and glad you loved the environments!
I've started and stopped several iterations trying to find an interesting direction I could expand the concept into. Latest version has some much upgraded visuals and Fatal Frame style mechanics for dealing with ghosts:
Not entirely happy with the concept of fighting the ghosts tho so I want to finish up a much smaller sci-fi project I have first and come back to it again with a fresh pair of eyes.
S.o.S.S. is one of the best games I've ever seen. And, I'm not exaggerating. The premise of the game, although simple, is extremely original. It's Gothic undertones will remind you of Poe and Byron, albeit being different medias. The dark and moody atmosphere are on par with some of the big budget games outhere and maybe some more, since the dev was constrained by the shackles of big money publishers and was able to fully realise his vision.
If you haven't notice, I more than recommend you to try it. I just wish there were more games like outhere...
It runs perfectly on Steam Deck as you can see by pressing the link below
I've had this saved in my library to play for ages but only just got around to it, so glad I finally did because this is one of the most beautifully haunting experiences I've ever had in a game. My finger is actually a bit numb because I almost always had the play the violin button down, that song is utterly beautiful and there's something so hypnotising about walking around these environments while constantly playing (plus the atmosphere is kind of terrifying when you don't have the music). The maze-like design of the environments had me wandering around in circles a bit but I didn't mind, in fact I quite enjoyed just being able to walk around and get lost in the music. The ending definitely caught me off guard, but this was an incredible game that I absolutely adored. I will definitely be trying the different versions to see what they're like, but honestly I think I'll be replaying it again just because it's that good. Would love to see more of this concept.
Thank you very much and so glad to hear you had such an experience with it! There were plans to expand it into a more fleshed out experience but they are on hold for the moment. A toggle for playing rather than holding it would be one of the first things to add! The song is free to download on here and on Youtube if you want to listen to it without straining your finger :)
I'd be lying to say that the music wasn't calming. The atmosphere you created here made me think something was gonna jump out at any moment especially with the ghost in the dungeon! I love the violin piece a lot so I look forward to sharing this game with more people to see this art!
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Very unique concept and gameplay, never thought I'd be the one chasing the ghosts for once. Also loved the graphics, very pleasant to look at. Scariest thing was that wheelchair in what I think was an abandoned asylum or something, that absolutely terrified me (my face in the thumbnail shows my horror pretty well XD). Not sure exactly what the ending was but I liked it nonetheless.
completely unique and stunning graphics, it has to be one of my new favorite games on itch visually.. but i wish i could say the same about gameplay! i loved exploring the environment but found myself wishing there was more to do.
i read that there's more plans for the game but it's currently on hold, so i will eagerly await more development!
Thanks for playing and glad you loved the environments!
I've started and stopped several iterations trying to find an interesting direction I could expand the concept into. Latest version has some much upgraded visuals and Fatal Frame style mechanics for dealing with ghosts:
Not entirely happy with the concept of fighting the ghosts tho so I want to finish up a much smaller sci-fi project I have first and come back to it again with a fresh pair of eyes.
Very well done!
S.o.S.S. is one of the best games I've ever seen. And, I'm not exaggerating. The premise of the game, although simple, is extremely original. It's Gothic undertones will remind you of Poe and Byron, albeit being different medias. The dark and moody atmosphere are on par with some of the big budget games outhere and maybe some more, since the dev was constrained by the shackles of big money publishers and was able to fully realise his vision. If you haven't notice, I more than recommend you to try it. I just wish there were more games like outhere... It runs perfectly on Steam Deck as you can see by pressing the link below
I've had this saved in my library to play for ages but only just got around to it, so glad I finally did because this is one of the most beautifully haunting experiences I've ever had in a game. My finger is actually a bit numb because I almost always had the play the violin button down, that song is utterly beautiful and there's something so hypnotising about walking around these environments while constantly playing (plus the atmosphere is kind of terrifying when you don't have the music). The maze-like design of the environments had me wandering around in circles a bit but I didn't mind, in fact I quite enjoyed just being able to walk around and get lost in the music. The ending definitely caught me off guard, but this was an incredible game that I absolutely adored. I will definitely be trying the different versions to see what they're like, but honestly I think I'll be replaying it again just because it's that good. Would love to see more of this concept.
Thank you very much and so glad to hear you had such an experience with it! There were plans to expand it into a more fleshed out experience but they are on hold for the moment. A toggle for playing rather than holding it would be one of the first things to add! The song is free to download on here and on Youtube if you want to listen to it without straining your finger :)
Great video and thanks very much for playing!
Incredibly spooky atmosphere, and a great concept!
https://www.indiegamesjam.com/symphony-of-seven-souls/
Thanks very much and thanks for the write up on your site!