Song of Horror
Developer(s)Protocol Games
Publisher(s)Raiser Games

Song of Horror is an episodic survival horror game developed by Protocol Games and published by Raiser Games. The story focuses on publisher Daniel Noyer who is sent by his editor to investigate the disappearance of acclaimed writer Sebastian P. Husher and his family. Arriving at their mansion, Daniel becomes embroiled in a plot involving a cursed music box controlled by a deadly entity known as the Presence, which kills anyone who listens to its music. Daniel, with the help of other characters, sets out to uncover the mystery surrounding the Presence and its music box, and to save himself from its grasp.

Song of Horror was developed by the Spanish studio Protocol Games.

The game received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics. The character Erica Färber was positively received by both fans, resulting in her return as a playable character in episode 5.

Plot

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Gameplay

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  1. http://web.archive.org/web/20160728031538/http://www.siliconera.com/2015/04/02/song-of-horror-has-16-playable-characters-but-once-dead-theyre-gone-forever/
  1. SONG OF HORROR COMPLETE EDITION - Take a First-Look at Song of Horror Final Episode: The Horror and The Song! - Steam News (Episode 5)
  1. Interview: Song of Horror developer Carlos Grupeli, of Protocol Games
  2. https://www.useapotion.com/2015/12/interview-song-of-horror/
  3. Song of Horror Interview with Protocol Games
  4. Interview: Song of Horror Writer, Programmer and Producer Carlos G.F. Grupeli
  5. http://web.archive.org/web/20160324141011/http://bitsingames.es/arranca-el-kickstarter-de-song-of-horror/
  6. http://web.archive.org/web/20150622121645/http://pressa2join.com/song-of-horror-interview/
  7. http://web.archive.org/web/20220822233339/https://www.hyperhype.es/protocol-games-song-of-horror/
  8. http://web.archive.org/web/20210624204043/https://www.indiegamewebsite.com/2020/10/30/discussing-diversity-and-design-with-song-of-horror-developers/

Development

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  1. http://web.archive.org/web/20160422223838/http://www.songofhorror.com/development2.html (How Game & Daniel Were Created)
  1. http://web.archive.org/web/20161130233522/http://www.songofhorror.com/
  1. https://archive.today/20230218135754/https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1096570/view/2877160463770568623 (Development)
  1. http://web.archive.org/web/20221208204056/https://www.xataka.com/videojuegos/song-of-horror-videojuego-espanol-terror-que-inteligencia-artificial-aprende-ti-para-matarte-asustarte-siempre (Original in Spanish)
    1. https://archive.today/20230218140154/https://steamcommunity.com/games/1096570/announcements/detail/1597017885457232317 (English Translation)
  1. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1096570/view/1692725719965899136 (Episode 4 based on Amnesia)
  1. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1096570/view/3439006723622979650?l=english (Episode 1 Easter Eggs)
    1. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1096570/view/2173495758989424188?l=english (Episode 2)

"Development"

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  1. http://web.archive.org/web/20150725114509/http://www.songofhorror.com/development.html (2015)
  2. http://web.archive.org/web/20161202214501/http://www.songofhorror.com/development.html (2016)
  1. https://www.kicstarter.com/projects/1139999460/song-of-horror

Returning Character

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  1. https://twitter.com/Protocol_Games/status/1235240286227492864
  2. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1096570/view/1701736091541902690?l=english
  3. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1096570/view/1702862623516135479?l=english (Erica is chosen)

Characters

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  1. https://archive.today/20230218125257/https://twitter.com/Protocol_Games/status/570670186384252928 (Sophie)
    1. https://archive.today/20230218125303/https://twitter.com/Protocol_Games/status/571728139652608000
    2. https://archive.today/20230218125419/https://twitter.com/Protocol_Games/status/575739776587948033
    3. https://archive.today/20230218125419/https://twitter.com/Protocol_Games/status/580832650698600448

Release

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Reception

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  1. https://www.metacritic.com/game/song-of-horror/critic-reviews/?platform=pc&sort-by=Recently%20Added


Aggregate review scores
Game Metacritic
Song of Horror (PC)
(PS4) 67/100PS4
(XONE) 79/100XONE
Episode 3: A Twisted Trail (PC) 71/1003
Episode 5: The Horror and The Song (PC) 66/1005

Overall

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  1. https://www.cbr.com/best-horror-game-to-play-while-waiting-for-sh2-remake/
  2. https://www.gameinformer.com/song-of-horror-complete-edition-review
  3. https://www.thegamer.com/best-cross-platform-horror-games/
  4. https://www.eurogamer.net/song-of-horror-is-a-quietly-inventive-homage-to-survival-horrors-glory-days
    1. https://www.eurogamer.it/articles/2020-06-09-song-of-horror-recensione
  5. https://www.pcinvasion.com/song-of-horror-review-dont-hold-your-breath/
  6. https://es.ign.com/song-of-horror-pc/163979/review/analisis-de-song-of-horror-complete-edition-para-pc

Episode 1

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  1. http://www.jeuxvideo.com/test/1133829/song-of-horror-un-hommage-reussi-aux-productions-horrifiques-des-annees-1990.htm

Episode 2

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Episode 3

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  1. https://www.gamespace.com/featured/song-of-horror-episode-3-review-worth-continuing/
  2. https://screenrant.com/song-of-horror-episode-3-reviews/

Episode 4

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  1. https://screenrant.com/song-of-horror-episode-4-review/

Episode 5

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  1. [1]
  2. https://web.archive.org/web/20230218122756/https://screenrant.com/song-of-horror-episode-5-game-review/

References

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  1. ^ Aickman, Will (July 20, 2020). "Review for Song of Horror". Adventure Gamers. Archived from the original on February 22, 2024. Retrieved June 7, 2024.