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Post Trauma

PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2025

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Quick resume

Puzzle Horror game inspired by PS2 era classics. Navigate environments, tackle threats, and meet other lost characters in the depths of the Gloom.

Global score

75/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Puzzle

Pros

  • Strong atmospheric horror and art direction
  • Engaging and challenging puzzles
  • Nostalgic homage to classic survival horror
  • Good sound design and soundtrack
  • Reasonable price for content

Cons

  • Cryptic and underdeveloped story
  • Clunky and minimal combat
  • Technical issues and bugs
  • Some puzzles overly obscure or unintuitive
  • Limited replayability and short length

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players have freedom to explore environments and solve puzzles with some degree of personal decision-making, though the game follows a linear narrative and fixed camera angles."

  • Competence
    3

    "Puzzles require logical thinking and note-taking, providing a moderate challenge; combat is clunky and minimal, not emphasizing skill."

  • Competition
    -5

    "No evidence of competitive elements; gameplay is single-player focused without leaderboards or player comparison."

  • Continuation
    1

    "Some players report engagement for the game's length (~6-7 hours) but also mention occasional boredom and slow pacing."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer features."

  • Creativity
    2

    "Players engage in puzzle solving and exploration with some creative problem-solving, but no creation or modification of game elements."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No social dominance or power exertion elements; interactions are single-player and narrative-driven."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Strong atmospheric horror and immersive environments provide players with a psychological escape from reality."

  • Expectation
    -3

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in horror and puzzle games, with no indication of obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting
    2

    "Players explore different puzzles and environments, occasionally experimenting with solutions, though gameplay is mostly structured."

  • Exploration
    3

    "Game encourages discovering new areas, secrets, and environmental clues within a linear but atmospheric setting."

  • Expression
    -5

    "No character customization or player-driven expression; presentation is fixed and standardized."

  • Fantasy
    4

    "Strong emphasis on surreal, psychological horror and imaginative fiction inspired by Silent Hill and similar games."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "No social or community features; entirely solo experience."

  • Growth
    3

    "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and understanding of the game's narrative and mechanics."

  • Health
    -5

    "No physical activity or health-related gameplay elements; typical sedentary gaming experience."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention on puzzles and exploration; not designed for casual or background play."

  • Intimacy
    -5

    "No social interaction or relationship-building features."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements."

  • Progression
    2

    "Players collect items and solve puzzles to progress through the story, though upgrades and power accumulation are minimal."

  • Relaxation
    1

    "Atmosphere is tense and unsettling, but some players find moments of flow in puzzle solving."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Strong sensory stimulation through eerie visuals, sound design, and atmospheric effects."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social recognition or status systems present."

  • Story
    2

    "Narrative is cryptic and vague; some players find it engaging while others find it confusing and underdeveloped."

  • Strategy
    2

    "Puzzle solving and some combat require planning and problem solving, though combat is minimal and simple."

  • Thrill
    3

    "Atmospheric tension and suspense create moments of psychological thrill rather than jump scares."

  • Value
    3

    "Generally considered good value for the price and length, especially given indie development scale."

  • Violence
    1

    "Combat exists but is minimal and clunky; violence is present but not a central focus."

  • Survival
    1

    "Limited survival elements such as resource management and combat avoidance, but not a core gameplay pillar."

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