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flotsam reviews Tormentum: Dark Sorrow #1005628
03/08/15 11:09 AM
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Stylish art inspired by the work of
H. R. Giger
and
Zdzisław Beksiński

A horror game that is
More surrealistic than gory

Dialogue via subtitles
(no voice acting
means no bad voice acting)

Puzzles include inventory types
as well as more "puzzley" types
No mazes, nothing timed

Different endings
depending on your actions

Find out more in
*** flotsam's review of Tormentum: Dark Sorrow ***


Re: flotsam reviews Tormentum: Dark Sorrow [Re: Jenny100] #1005629
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Thank you, flotsam; it sounds like quite an interesting game. wave

Jenny smile

Re: flotsam reviews Tormentum: Dark Sorrow [Re: Jenny100] #1005634
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One of the best game I've played! I'm on my third playthrough! Loved it and thanks for a great review flotsam!

Ana wave


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Re: flotsam reviews Tormentum: Dark Sorrow [Re: Jenny100] #1005635
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Thanks, flotsam! bravo

wave Jenny.

Re: flotsam reviews Tormentum: Dark Sorrow [Re: BrownEyedTigre] #1005638
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Originally Posted By: BrownEyedTigre
One of the best game I've played! I'm on my third playthrough!

Ana wave


Wow - that's quite a recommendation, Ana. thumbsup

Re: flotsam reviews Tormentum: Dark Sorrow [Re: BrownEyedTigre] #1005663
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thanks flotsam. Between your review and Ana's comment this looks like a must play. happydance


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Re: flotsam reviews Tormentum: Dark Sorrow [Re: Jenny100] #1005671
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Yep, give it a go sqf yes


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Re: flotsam reviews Tormentum: Dark Sorrow [Re: flotsam] #1005678
03/08/15 07:26 PM
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Thanks for your interesting and informative review, flotsam thumbsup
And thanks to you, too, Jenny100 smile

[Just waiting now to see if I can eventually get the game other than via Steam.]


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Re: flotsam reviews Tormentum: Dark Sorrow [Re: Jenny100] #1005710
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Thank you, flotsam, for the excellent review.

Drm-free boxed version is available here, also a Drm-free downloadable version.:

http://ohnoo.com/tormentum.html

https://www.humblebundle.com/store/product/tormentum_darksorrow/POdFUlwekj8

Re: flotsam reviews Tormentum: Dark Sorrow [Re: Jenny100] #1005727
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Excellent review flotsam! Thanks.


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Re: flotsam reviews Tormentum: Dark Sorrow [Re: Jenny100] #1005744
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Thank you, flotsam and Jenny. wave


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Re: flotsam reviews Tormentum: Dark Sorrow [Re: stevefox] #1005891
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Originally Posted By: stevefox
Thank you, flotsam, for the excellent review.

Drm-free boxed version is available here, also a Drm-free downloadable version.:

http://ohnoo.com/tormentum.html

https://www.humblebundle.com/store/product/tormentum_darksorrow/POdFUlwekj8



Fabulous !!!! Thanks for that info. I've ordered a DRM FREE boxed version happydance

Cheers.

Mad yay


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Re: flotsam reviews Tormentum: Dark Sorrow [Re: Billy the Kid 64] #1006123
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I don't usually hate a game, but I found this one awful. For some reason
I thought there was going to be voices. I played for about a half hour.
I had to uninstall it. It looked good,but that wasn't enough for me.


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Re: flotsam reviews Tormentum: Dark Sorrow [Re: Billy the Kid 64] #1006125
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It's been stated here a few times, there are no voices. Sorry you didn't like it, I thought it was awesome.


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Re: flotsam reviews Tormentum: Dark Sorrow [Re: Billy the Kid 64] #1006146
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I agree. Tormentum is an awesome experience. The elements of the visual design raise the bar for other developers. For me, the lack of vocals is an enhancement. For attempts to characterize via vocal elements would interfere with the overall concept. It will take many plays to note all the delicate visuals. Thamk you for nudging me out of my lethargic ambling around Ether One and Vanishing Ethan Carter.

Re: flotsam reviews Tormentum: Dark Sorrow [Re: Jenny100] #1006147
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That is exactly how I felt minstrum. I did not miss the voices at all, I'm not sure they would have sounded like I would have liked anyways.


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Re: flotsam reviews Tormentum: Dark Sorrow [Re: Jenny100] #1006361
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I absolutely LOVE this game! It's quite unique, not like any I have played before. I recommend it highly!


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Re: flotsam reviews Tormentum: Dark Sorrow [Re: Jenny100] #1006534
03/14/15 03:22 PM
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Thanks flotsam for the great review!
For the fist time in a game the lack of voice did not bother me at all. The subtitles where great (in french anyway) and sufficient. One of the best awsome game I have played in a long time.
I am very sensitive when it comes to design in a video game. The design are crucial to me. Those hugarians they are extraordinary. I find the design a cross between Dali, Bosh, Soutine and German expresionnist. Great art!!!!!
I have used an excellent completed walkthrough through U-Tube.


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Re: flotsam reviews Tormentum: Dark Sorrow [Re: Jenny100] #1007024
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A nice description cyanne - and in my view any voices would have to have been truly excellent not to detract from the experience. Many a game has been spoiled by poor voices.


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Re: flotsam reviews Tormentum: Dark Sorrow [Re: Jenny100] #1007076
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The best game I have played in a long time. Hopefully the developers will make another similar game, but I do not know how you could top it.

Re: flotsam reviews Tormentum: Dark Sorrow [Re: Smokey3869] #1007840
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My DRM Free boxed copy arrived today and I immediately had to email a "thank you" because the packaging for transit was absolutely "A1" splendid !!!! yay yay yay


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Re: flotsam reviews Tormentum: Dark Sorrow [Re: Mad] #1007886
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I hope you enjoy the game, Mad. thumbsup

Re: flotsam reviews Tormentum: Dark Sorrow [Re: Marian] #1007890
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Thank you, Marian. I'm sure I will happydance


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