The Ultimate SOMA Discussion Thread

[MyRedNeptune]

Sure, there seem to be some bassoons at 1:15... but they're too inappreciable, not to mention conventional. This is better than no bassoons at all, but still unsatisfactory. Mikko, we are counting on you!

[Tesseract]

I had a feeling this game was going to be an underwater thing - I rather like the idea of a horror game set under the water.

[Damascus Rose]

I like underwater a lot more than space. I'm glad it wasn't space like people were starting to think

[VaeVictis]

I like underwater a lot more than space. I'm glad it wasn't space like people were starting to think

Same. For some reason, being in the deepest depths under water feels like a more oppressive atmosphere than outer space to me.
I wonder if we're going to see any more Lovecraftian mythos like the 'Deep Ones'?

[Draug]

I am curious how they connect the "alien-technology"-theme with the underwater setting. For now I can only think of the movie "the abyss" from james cameron when I see the trailer.

[Alardem]

I see hammerhead sharks - possibly something you'll need to avoid? I imagine you'll be able to walk/swim underwater in a diver's suit ala Bioshock 2.

[OriginalUsername]

Here's a pretty good article about soma. They say it's not like bioshock at all. It's more focused on horror and puzzles. It's a good read, give it a try.

http://www.pcgamer.com/previews/soma-han...ampaign=uk

[ReadingNotAllowed]

Here's a pretty good article about soma. They say it's not like bioshock at all. It's more focused on horror and puzzles. It's a good read, give it a try.

http://www.pcgamer.com/previews/soma-han...ampaign=uk

Damn those pictures are beautiful

[Sampyli]

Here's a pretty good article about soma. They say it's not like bioshock at all. It's more focused on horror and puzzles. It's a good read, give it a try.

http://www.pcgamer.com/previews/soma-han...ampaign=uk

So the main character is someone named Simon? And you go around underwater in "a breathing apparatus"? Interesting ..

[Alardem]

I'm not sure if the whole game will be like that.

And I'd argue that the first Bioshock was, in a way, a horror game in terms of atmosphere. Gameplay-wise, of course, the tone was undermined by all the obligatory gunfights and magical violence you were allowed to do.