Furthermore, it is unbelievably stressful when several enemies suddenly attack you in a dark basement, pushing you into a corner and locking you into an endless loop of knockdown animations that cannot be interrupted.

The first thing that stands out is how well Tormented Souls 2 utilizes its atmosphere. Everything radiates nostalgia from the thin rays of light piercing through windows to the unsettling creak of doors opening suspiciously slowly, as if they themselves don’t want to reveal what’s waiting on the other side.

Here comes October, and the spooky season is ringing at full volume. Even here, this month has gained a modern connotation that has long carried a specific dose of popularity and stereotypes worldwide.