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With Post Trauma, Red Souls Games brings us a survival horror game that doesn't seek to reinvent the genre but rather to remind us why we love it, with a compact and challenging experience. It's a video game created by a team of five people, and I'm sure that these aspects are areas for improvement in the future. Despite its ups and downs, I believe it does enough to earn a well-deserved place within the genre, so it's worth venturing into the Penumbra, even if it means hanging a map on the wall.

Post Trauma es un título con alma de AAA con una fuerte premisa que consigue hacernos sentir ese delicioso miedo de impotencia del horror de supervivencia. Grata es mi sorpresa cuando veo que no solo cumple con lo que promete, sino que lo hace de una manera magistral, recordándonos a la época dorada del terror psicológico.

Para cerrar esta reseña, quiero recomendar encarecidamente que pruebes Post Trauma si sos fan de los survival horror clásicos de la PS2 como Resident Evil o Silent Hill, pero tengan en cuenta que es un juego indie, puede tener algunos fallos, pero eso no lo hace mal juego ni mucho menos, son simplemente retoques pequeños que le faltaron, pero que pueden llegar en algún futuro.

Post trauma es un juego notable. Si el Survival Horror clásico es un estilo que disfrutas, éste es tu juego. Sin embargo si no eres especialmente aficionado al género o si simplemente te apetece probar deberás tener en cuenta que el juego tiene ciertas carencias seguramente debidas al bajo presupuesto de un desarrollo indie además de un Gameplay hijo de otros tiempos. Se nota muchísimo el mimo en el desarrollo y eso le da un valor añadido. Si aún estás dudando, quizá el saber que sale a precio reducido (en cualquiera de sus versiones no debería costar más de 15€) te ayude a tomar una decisión.

Post Trauma is a return to the roots of the survival horror genre, immersing the player in a dark, puzzling world that captivates from the very first second. The game knows how to utilize the strengths of classic survival horror titles and package them in a modern, yet nostalgic experience. The atmosphere is intense and the puzzles challenging. The game therefore offers exactly what long-time fans of the genre want. Of course, there are minor weaknesses, such as the less spectacular battles or the stiff animations of the protagonist, but these hardly spoil the overall experience. For the price of 15 euros, you get a solid, albeit short, experience that you can definitely play a second time. At a time when the big survival horror franchises are becoming increasingly action-packed, Post Trauma is a welcome change. It reminds us of the golden era of the genre, when the real horror wasn't in the bloody battles, but in the atmosphere, the puzzles and the constant sense of threat. Anyone longing for this experience will find exactly that with Post Trauma: an all-round nostalgia trip that brings the dark corners of the genre back to life.

Post Trauma nos ha gustado mucho. Es un título que tiene carencias propias de las limitaciones de un pequeño estudio independiente, así como de una época específica del género en el que se basa. Es como si de pronto se descubriese un survival horror de PlayStation 2 olvidado y se actualiza con gráficos modernos. Si os llama la idea de un nuevo juego de terror como los de antes, incluyendo sus limitaciones, creemos que Post Trauma se merece una oportunidad.

Post Trauma ist ein Spiel, das den großen Klassikern vergangener Generationen Tribut zollt, ohne seine Originalität zu verlieren, mit sehr anspruchsvollen Rätseln und einem Schwerpunkt auf Erkundung statt auf Kampf und Verfolgungsjagden. Das Spiel verfügt über eine tadellose Atmosphäre, kann aber mit seiner eher verwirrenden Geschichte etwas enttäuschen.

Post Trauma is a game that pays tribute to great classics from past generations without losing its originality, featuring very challenging puzzles and a focus on exploration rather than combat and chases. The game boasts an impeccable atmosphere, but it may disappoint with its rather confusing story.

After several years of waiting, Post Trauma is finally available on PC and consoles, but what could have been a solid tribute to the horror genre turns out to be a series of disappointing choices that only make us appreciate the classic survival horrors even more.

Post Trauma is a great, enjoyable, albeit short survival horror game. The environments, settings and characters all do their part to offer an unnerving experience. The fixed camera is a welcome addition and throwback to classic gaming. Despite its flaws; lack of map, backtracking, questionable voiceover and sometimes clunky movement, Post Trauma is a fun and creepy experience. I strongly recommend playing this little gem, whether you’re a long time fan of the genre or looking to dip your toes.

All in all, Post Trauma is a commendable effort from a small indie studio that seeks to recall a golden age of survival horror, but it needs a little work around the edges to make this as great of an experience as it feels it could be. Even after it’s fixed, it’s not going to change the genre in any way, but may stand as a strong example of how to evoke the style of the era in a way that does it justice.

Post Trauma es buen título de survival horror, que tiene tanto lo bueno como lo malo de parecerse a los clásicos del género. Con animaciones algo toscas y una historia algo floja, pudiera parecer que es un titulo más del montón, pero las cosas buenas, como la ambientación, la banda sonora y los puzzles te podrían conquistar si te va este tipo de videojuegos.

The creators’ respect for the genre is clear in all aspects of the final product. For veteran gamers and horror aficionados, this game will be a wonderful trip down memory lane. Post Trauma is available on platforms.

“Agridulce”, esa es la sensación que deja Post Trauma. Un proyecto que en su primera media hora apunta a lo más alto del género, pero que se va desinflando progresivamente hasta convertirse en algo en lo que no tienes el menor interés. Como homenaje a los clásicos es muy competente, pero le falta fuerza en su narrativa y diálogos, los escenarios son pequeños y poco inspirados (salvo el primero, que es magnífico) y aunque técnicamente cumple, el resultado final se ve muy opacado por sus carencias. 

Quizás le hubiera venido bien despegarse de la saga que intenta homenajear y buscar su propio camino sin renunciar a las raíces, como ya han hecho otros como Tormented Souls, Hollow body o Crow Country.

Post Trauma is an interesting experiment in the horror genre that tries to bring back classic gameplay styles to a modern age. Despite this, there are still strange puzzles to deal with, and the first-person segments feel counter-productive to the excellent atmosphere created by fixed camera angles.

Even if not all the bugs and errors were ironed out we're still treated to an incredibly charming indie horror that wears its inspirations proudly on its sleeve and will make fans of the old PlayStation era very happy. Post Trauma tells a deeply moving story, perfectly exploits the strengths of fixed camera perspectives despite its technical weaknesses and is ideal for a playthrough in one go. The puzzles are never unsolvable, but still keep you entertained, the combat is more of a secondary concern, and the game would probably have worked just as well without them.

Post Trauma, el primer proyecto de Red Soul Games, es un homenaje a los clásicos del survival horror que, aunque logra capturar una atmósfera inquietante y presenta ideas interesantes, tropieza con controles torpes, combates frustrantes y problemas técnicos. A pesar de sus fallos, el juego muestra un gran potencial y, con algunos ajustes, podría convertirse en una joya dentro del género.

Post Trauma offers a nostalgic journey through classic survival horror, but doesn’t quite manage to recapture the magic of its inspirations. The atmosphere and sound design provide an immersive experience, but the gameplay often feels cumbersome, and the story leaves much to be desired. While it hits the right notes for horror enthusiasts, it occasionally stumbles in execution. It’s an enjoyable ride for those seeking a taste of PS2-era horror, but it’s far from perfect.

Lo de Post Trauma es un tanto atípico, ya que pocas veces vemos el lanzamiento de un videojuego con un importante apartado gráfico por apenas 15 euros, especialmente en los tiempos que corren. Pero no debemos dejarnos engañar por el dato, ya que se trata de un buen survival horror, con una factura muy cuidada y que, a pesar de estar lejos de ser perfecto, es capaz de evocar los mejores recuerdos de otra época y ofrecernos una experiencia similar a la que en los 90 tuvimos la suerte de vivir con Resident Evil y Silent Hill, entre otros. No va a pasar a la historia, pero cualquier fan del género pasará un gran fin de semana con él.

Post Trauma succeeds in crafting a world that feels oppressive, broken, and painfully human. It stumbles with its combat and some narrative clarity, but its emotional core, the exploration of guilt, forgiveness, and the fight for redemption, is solid. It excels at the puzzles and world building, and that was enough for me to thoroughly enjoy my entire time with Post Trauma.

Post Trauma may stumble when it comes to storytelling and combat, but its eerie atmosphere, enjoyable puzzling, and old-school charm keep it compelling. For fans of classic survival horror, it’s a flawed but fascinating throwback that knows exactly what it wants to be, with its clever puzzles, unsettling world, and traditional fixed-camera presentation certainly evoking memories of some of my favourite survival horror experiences from my younger years. Add to that the low price-point and it’s definitely worth taking a look at if you’re eager for that classic survival horror buzz.

If you are looking for a horrific atmospheric survival game in which you go through unnerving environments to solve challenging puzzles that make you question if reality is what it seems, then this game is for you. Post Trauma features a classic PS2 horror game aesthetic where you get to fight/evade terrifying creatures whilst immersing yourself into an otherworldly atmosphere that will grit your teeth. The game is worth the daunting experience for its price. So be sure to check out Post Trauma! 

Fans of classic survival horror will find this modern take on the genre partially satisfying. However, the content is largely unoriginal, and the uncomfortable camerawork is off-putting.

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.

It’s not a masterpiece, but a worthy survival horror throwback it is — and sometimes, that’s exactly what you want.

Vale, si has llegado hasta aquí déjame decirte algo: para lo que cuesta Post Trauma, es uno de esos juegos que merece la pena apoyar, especialmente dado el cariño y esfuerzo que han hecho hasta su lanzamiento final. No tiene mucho combate, pero la ambientación y los puzles nos mantendrán entretenidos hasta terminar nuestra aventura en la penumbra.

Post Trauma tries to bring back the horror of the 90s in a mix with the current. However, the way it was done made the game generic and without identity. Although it is not terrible, it is not worth the investment.

I wanted to like Post Trauma more than I did. A survival horror game that emphasises exploration and puzzle solving in a desolate world sounds like it should have been a good time. However, a weak plot and lacklustre combat make Post Trauma an uneven game that would be tough to recommend if it weren’t for its incredibly reasonable asking price. Though you could also always wait for a midyear sale if you want to…

Post Trauma by Red Soul Games is a rough yet promising debut that modernizes classic fixed-camera gameplay well, despite clunky controls, frustrating combat, and some design missteps—but with a few patches, this could easily go from good to great.

Post Trauma tiene ideas curiosas con resultados… francamente desconcertantes. Le falta un golpe de horno para conseguir su punto adecuado. Tampoco lo ayuda el hecho de tener un diseño extraño que deja desorientado con su progresión tan desconectada de la realidad. Quizás… ¿le hace honor a su nombre? Sea cuál sea el caso, es un Survival Horror medianamente disfuncional, que coge prestada muchas ideas sin dejar espacio para su propia identidad. Un juego que carece de todo tipo de personalidad, y que se ve completamente opacado dentro de un género que ha hecho hasta lo imposible por reinventarse. No es un mal juego, pero tampoco llega a cumplir los estándares de lo que podríamos esperar. Tampoco me parece adecuado condenar a un estudio tan minúsculo por desear cumplir sus sueños. De momento, van encaminados, pero tienen mucho por lo que mejorar. Espero que para sus futuros proyectos la composición de escenas y el Gameplay sea un pilar fundamental.

Während Post Trauma mit seinen Rätseln brilliert und den Horror stilsicher inszeniert, bietet es als Survival-Horror-Spiel schlicht zu wenig Survival und scheitert an seinen kaum vorhandenen Kämpfen.

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.

No fim o que fica é a sensação de um jogo com produção problemática, que poderia ter dado muito certo mas que, por vários motivos, passa longe do aceitável no mercado atual. Post Trauma merecia um bom escritor, um protagonista melhor, animações mais caprichadas, gameplay redondo e um polimento geral. Coisas que patches não resolverão com o tempo. Talvez tivesse valido a pena adiar o lançamento por mais um tempo. Como não deu, o que temos é um game medíocre: diverte com os puzzles e nada mais.

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.

Si la direction artistique de Post Trauma est bien léchée et que le studio Red Soul Games s'amuse avec l'Unreal Engine 5 afin de proposer quelques plans travaillés, l'ensemble s'effondre rapidement à cause d'un scénario complètement lunaire. Ses dialogues évoquent une mauvaise parodie de Silent Hill, comme tout le reste, d'ailleurs ; des combats médiocres aux puzzles inégaux, Post Trauma ne conserve presque que les défauts de ses illustres aînés. À quinze euros, ce n'est pas trop grave, me direz-vous. Certes ! Red Soul Games devrait cependant s'affranchir de ses inspirations pour trouver sa voie et dépasser ses écueils, car s'il y a du potentiel dans cette équipe, cette première copie s'égare trop souvent pour rester mémorable.

Post Trauma est un jeu dont on ressort un peu frustré. La promesse d’un survival horror à l’ancienne était prometteur, surtout après notre premier contact encourageant à la Gamescom 2023. Malheureusement, en dépit d’une introduction et de deux premiers actes prometteurs, le titre semble s’effondrer à cause de multiples problèmes difficilement excusables, notamment au niveau de l’histoire et des combats. Espérons que les développeurs espagnols de Red Soul Games sauront rectifier le tir s'ils souhaitent lancer la production d'un second jeu.

Puzzles are a divisive element in many Survival Horror games. When you need to justify and expand game time for an experience mostly driven by vibes and avoiding awkward combat, what else can you do? Clearly, one easy answer is to add backtracking in order to sniff out keys and doohickeys to fit into mysterious slots powering absurd door-locking mechanisms. It works for Resident Evil, at least. But there’s a balance in making this stuff actually work. A balance the subject of today’s review struggled with, to say the least.