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Review of Murdered: Soul Suspect on PS4

by Tanya Krane Tanya Krane photo Jun 2014
Cover image of Murdered: Soul Suspect on PS4
Gamefings Score: 6
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 03 Jun 2014
Genre: Action-Adventure, Stealth
Developer: Airtight Games
Publisher: Square Enix

Introduction

What happens when you combine a murder mystery with a ghost story set in a town rife with witchcraft and hauntings? You get Murdered: Soul Suspect, a game that dares to ask, 'What if a detective got so good at solving mysteries that he literally couldn't take it anymore?' I mean, seriously, the guy dies in the first five minutes! Let's dive into Salem's ghostly ambiance, where Ronan O'Connor, our sass-infused spectral sleuth, wrangles the afterlife while trying to catch a killer.

Gameplay

Murdered: Soul Suspect entangles players in a conundrum where they step into the otherworldly shoes of Ronan O'Connor, a detective with more unresolved issues than a sitcom character. Players traverse through Salem, a town draped in history and a few well-placed shrines dedicated to the ghostbusters of old. Gameplay involves solving puzzles using a rippled combination of ghostly powers like teleportation, possession, and eavesdropping on the living-a hobby famously spearheaded by every ghost since Pocahontas' dad. Navigate through key locations like a graveyard and police stations while dodging angry specters and nosy humans. The highlight? Discovering 'clues' that piece together Ronan's brutal demise and his pursuit of the notorious Bell Killer. With hints hidden in dialogue and item scavenging (read: a full-time ghost job), players will feel like real detectives, assuming they're not busy figuring out who moved their favorite snacks in the real world.

Graphics

Using Unreal Engine 3, the graphics do breathe some life into Salem (and let's be honest, a cemetery needs all the help it can get). Players will appreciate the warm, moody atmosphere complemented with haunting designs. Detailed character models give off a feeling reminiscent of 2014, but they can't hide the age like a chubby kid trying to wear skinny jeans. The cinematics? Yeah, they're about as thrilling as watching paint dry... in a ghost story-themed haunted house. So, expect beauty and some quirkiness, but leave your next-gen expectations at the front door.

Conclusion

Murdered: Soul Suspect offers a rich plot and engaging ghostly mechanics, making for a unique blend of storytelling and mystery-solving. It's not going to rewrite the action-adventure genre or earn a sequel in the foreseeable future, but its absurdity and humor might just win a solid place in the heart of gamers who love an underdog story (and an overdue ghost chase). While the game isn't without its flaws (trivial combat sequences that feel about as useful as a screen door on a submarine), its emphasis on narrative brings enough life to the dead. Dive into the afterlife on your PS4, but don't expect to come back with gold stars-just some chuckles, a few scares, and strong wishful thinking on solving your own life's mysteries before it's too late.

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