
50
Post Trauma is a failed attempt to imitate Silent Hill, which is spoiled by a weak story, poor gameplay and a heavy legacy of horror classics.
65
Post Trauma sticks a little too closely to Silent Hill in its storytelling, a choice that ultimately doesn’t benefit the experience. Even so, it delivers a short but satisfying survival horror experience, never overstaying its welcome and featuring some cleverly designed puzzles. While it adheres a bit to close to genre conventions, that very familiarity might be exactly why die-hard fans of the genre (and likely only fans) will find something to appreciate here.
60
At first glance, Post Trauma appears to be a meaningful iteration on a familiar formula, but in practice it's more like a cover of a favourite song on the radio. You tap your foot, but you long for the original. [Issue#411, p.114]
0
Don't play this game. Literally the worst mechanics, worst camera movement (you can't move the camera from your mouse, can only look straight), no indication on what u need to do so you are completely clueless and you can't even aim thus making your bullets go missing even though you are looking at the enemy or the boss. I tried many times to win the boss fight and its not easy since it takes 2 hits and you are dead. Also, it gives you a gun, a shotgun, a meelee and can't upgrate them. Thus, when you fight the boss it takes so much time to reload the shotgun, making the character not responsive and then half hp gone . Further more, when you shoot it doesn't show if it hit the shot or not, takes a lot of time to reload and changing guns makes it difficult to pass the boss since it needs 2 hits to kill you. In conclusion, i understand that it is an indie game but has a lot of flaws making it unplayable!
5
Considering all the potential and what was shown before the release, Post Trauma is just a mere disappointment. The game presents some good ideas that could make it a valid entry into the independent horror universe, but it is far from being an interesting experience due to the general lack of polish, the visual and technical issues, and the gameplay, which is not as good compared to other titles that managed to rescue what was left aside by the big studios successfully.
6
Having played all the classic RE titles (1,2,3, CV etc.) and SH games back then, Post Trauma felt like coming home at first. Fixed camera angles, save rooms, creepy atmosphere, everything seemed to be there at first glance. The game starts very strong, catches your attention with interesting environments, good sound design & graphics and not too easy riddles (comparing them to the aforementioned classic titles). However, the more you play the more it loses its appeal. Combat is almost nonexistent and very clunky (you mostly progress through empty hallways, enemies are very rare in this game), story is mediocre and riddles get more and more tedious as you progress. Knowing that this in an indie title we can´t expect perfection as in an classic RE or SH game. But bad animations, terrible lipp synchronicity and texture loading problems don´t really help to create a satisfying experience. Riddle design in this game is quite good overall and feels very oldschool. Devs seem to understand that players aren´t complete morons and don´t have to be hold by the hand all the time - which really is a step in the right direction. You often have to memorize certain things in the environment or take notes on a piece of paper too progress. This is how gaming was back then in the late 90s. On the other hand, there were far too many riddles for my taste, with almost no survival gameplay in between. It just felt like riddle after riddle after riddle, with some cutscenes in between. Hardcore (classic) RE or SH fans might try it out. Others: Can´t really recommend this one.
Post Trauma
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Apr 22, 2025
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64
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May 1, 2025
80
A great homage to classic survival horror with strong puzzles, effective atmosphere, and creative art design, though it's held back by performance issues and technical limitations.
Apr 29, 2025
70
Post Trauma is an interesting experiment in the horror genre that tries to bring back classic gameplay styles to a modern age.
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Apr 27, 2025
8
Post Trauma is a good horror game, is true that it feels like an old game, and the combat is clunky, but for people who likes puzzles this game make a good effort to mantain you thinking, and the story mantain you interested. If you are looking for resident evil type of game, you wont find it in post trauma. But is a good game that deserve a chance, and i think the developers could do great things if post trauma have profits. The Good? - Creepy Atmosphere - Intriguing Story - Good sound - Nice Puzzles The Bad? - Clunky and almost no combat - Items are hard to see
May 9, 2025
6
Having played all the classic RE titles (1,2,3, CV etc.) and SH games back then, Post Trauma felt like coming home at first. Fixed camera angles, save rooms, creepy atmosphere, everything seemed to be there at first glance. The game starts very strong, catches your attention with interesting environments, good sound design & graphics and not too easy riddles (comparing them to the aforementioned classic titles). However, the more you play the more it loses its appeal. Combat is almost nonexistent and very clunky (you mostly progress through empty hallways, enemies are very rare in this game), story is mediocre and riddles get more and more tedious as you progress. Knowing that this in an indie title we can´t expect perfection as in an classic RE or SH game. But bad animations, terrible lipp synchronicity and texture loading problems don´t really help to create a satisfying experience. Riddle design in this game is quite good overall and feels very oldschool. Devs seem to understand that players aren´t complete morons and don´t have to be hold by the hand all the time - which really is a step in the right direction. You often have to memorize certain things in the environment or take notes on a piece of paper too progress. This is how gaming was back then in the late 90s. On the other hand, there were far too many riddles for my taste, with almost no survival gameplay in between. It just felt like riddle after riddle after riddle, with some cutscenes in between. Hardcore (classic) RE or SH fans might try it out. Others: Can´t really recommend this one.
Apr 22, 2025
70
Post Trauma is a solid debut with flaws typical of a first project, but its passion for survival horror shines, offering a worthwhile dose of psychological terror and puzzles.
May 1, 2025
65
Post Trauma is a solid homage to classic survival horror games, largely thanks to its puzzle design, fixed camera angles, and combat style. However, visual bugs, clunky animations, odd design choices, and poor optimization on PC end up undermining the experience.
May 16, 2025
60
At first glance, Post Trauma appears to be a meaningful iteration on a familiar formula, but in practice it's more like a cover of a favourite song on the radio. You tap your foot, but you long for the original. [Issue#411, p.114]
May 27, 2025
50
Post Trauma is a failed attempt to imitate Silent Hill, which is spoiled by a weak story, poor gameplay and a heavy legacy of horror classics.
Apr 28, 2025
50
Red Souls Games should be proud of releasing their debut title; there is no doubt about that. But as a game striving to honour the paragons of survival horror, Post Trauma significantly falls short. Its astounding art direction and captivating music create an unnervingly eerie atmosphere that will stick with you well after the game’s conclusion. But Post Trauma‘s muddled and borderline incoherent story, flat characters, frustratingly difficult puzzles, and incredibly easy gameplay, where the stakes are never felt, are a real disservice to what is a clear love letter to horror.
May 28, 2025
5
Considering all the potential and what was shown before the release, Post Trauma is just a mere disappointment. The game presents some good ideas that could make it a valid entry into the independent horror universe, but it is far from being an interesting experience due to the general lack of polish, the visual and technical issues, and the gameplay, which is not as good compared to other titles that managed to rescue what was left aside by the big studios successfully.
Jul 11, 2025
0
Don't play this game. Literally the worst mechanics, worst camera movement (you can't move the camera from your mouse, can only look straight), no indication on what u need to do so you are completely clueless and you can't even aim thus making your bullets go missing even though you are looking at the enemy or the boss. I tried many times to win the boss fight and its not easy since it takes 2 hits and you are dead. Also, it gives you a gun, a shotgun, a meelee and can't upgrate them. Thus, when you fight the boss it takes so much time to reload the shotgun, making the character not responsive and then half hp gone . Further more, when you shoot it doesn't show if it hit the shot or not, takes a lot of time to reload and changing guns makes it difficult to pass the boss since it needs 2 hits to kill you. In conclusion, i understand that it is an indie game but has a lot of flaws making it unplayable!
SummaryDive into the twisted reality of Post Trauma, where survival comes at the cost of unexpected encounters and mysteries. Play as Roman, a middle-aged train conductor, as he tries to understand and escape the surreal world he's trapped in. Classic horror games mechanics get a modern twist, blending fixed camera angles with a truly modern ... Read More
Platforms:
- PC
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X
Initial Release Date:Apr 22, 2025
Developer:
- Red Soul Games
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