Battle Souls

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Battle Souls is a single player casual role playing game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Battle Souls is a single-player role-playing game where you embark on a quest to uncover secrets by venturing through the realms gate with your heroes. It features marvelous game mechanics and stunning visuals, but gameplay can be very grinding and is interrupted by frequent ads. Unfortunately, the experience is also affected by numerous bugs.

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71%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,060 reviews

gameplay73 positive mentions

monetization74 negative mentions

The game features beautiful pixel art and a dark aesthetic that appeals to fans of the genre.
Gameplay is engaging and reminiscent of Darkest Dungeon, providing a fun turn-based combat experience.
The gacha system is generous, allowing players to summon characters without feeling overly pressured to spend money.

The game suffers from significant bugs, including issues with saving progress and characters disappearing after crashes.
There are frequent ads after battles, which can disrupt the flow of gameplay and frustrate players.
The user interface can be confusing, making it difficult for players to navigate menus and understand character mechanics.

gameplay
148 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
49%
44%
7%
The gameplay is generally described as entertaining but often repetitive, with many comparisons to "Darkest Dungeon" highlighting its simpler mechanics and lack of depth. While some players appreciate the art style and find the gameplay engaging, others criticize it for being monotonous and plagued by bugs, particularly with save features and mechanics that are not well explained. Overall, the game offers a fun experience with solid mechanics, but it could benefit from more variety and refinement to enhance player engagement.
- “Gameplay is artful, fast-paced, and engaging strategy.”
- “Great game with simple enough mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is enjoyable but the mechanics are not explained thoroughly and the cycle is repeatable and never-ending.”
- “Like most gachas, the gameplay is extremely repetitive and boring.”
- “The gameplay loop is extremely repetitive - the only thing there really is to do is grind the same monotonous dungeons over and over again for marginal power increases to achieve ultimately nothing.”
- “However, the experience is far from great: sometimes autosaves don't work, the mechanics are not properly explained, it becomes immensely repetitive after a few hours and the 'stun' ability is completely bugged, as it stuns my own characters instead of stunning the enemy.”
graphics
147 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
37%
2%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique pixel art style, reminiscent of classic titles like Dark Souls and Darkest Dungeon, creating a nostalgic atmosphere that appeals to fans of retro aesthetics. While many reviewers appreciate the beautiful art and character design, some note issues with performance, such as slow animations and occasional graphical glitches that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, enhancing the gameplay despite some minor shortcomings.
- “The graphics are amazing - the look of the game is spot on.”
- “The graphics and art style are simply gorgeous; I adore games that use this pixelated style.”
- “Great graphics, cool characters, and smooth gameplay.”
- “You can't succeed on aesthetics alone.”
- “Graphics have a hard time popping out; the background and characters all kind of blend together.”
- “It's hard to see the text and the graphics don't stand out.”
monetization
94 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
5%
79%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and placement of ads, particularly after battles and missions. While some users appreciate the option to pay for an ad-free experience, others report that this feature does not always work as intended, leading to feelings of being misled. Overall, while the game is seen as enjoyable, the aggressive ad strategy detracts from the experience for many players.
- “Editing my review to state that the no ads purchase now works correctly for me.”
- “Almost no ads, but the ones I did encounter, you can skip them instantly.”
- “It's a fun little time waster and the in-app purchases aren't too out of control.”
- “Constant ads, even after paid unlock.”
- “It's a pretty cool game but when I pay $5 to remove the ads I expect the ads at the end of every run to be gone, but they are still there. It feels like I was lied to and that I wasted my money.”
- “My only complaint would be the obnoxiously placed ads - I'd more than happily watch an ad to support the devs in exchange for a reward, but random ads are just a huge annoyance.”
story
74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
80%
11%
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and direction, leaving players feeling unengaged and the gameplay repetitive. Many reviewers express a desire for a more compelling narrative and character backgrounds to enhance the experience, as the current quest system feels monotonous and poorly implemented. While the mechanics and art are appreciated, the absence of a meaningful story detracts significantly from the overall enjoyment.
- “It's a very entertaining game all things considered; in my opinion, the only thing missing is fleshing it out, like giving backgrounds to the characters. I actually love the one that I pulled, but it feels kind of disembodied, and giving him a story myself, well, I'm kind of lazy at those kinds of things, but it is a very good game.”
- “All glorious, my only gripe would maybe be the story. I wish there was more reason to why I'm fighting these beasts and why I can summon heroes. I can't wait to see what you guys come up with!”
- “Without a story, though, the game feels directionless, and at times it even begins to feel repetitive.”
- “Sadly, the lack of a story holds it back.”
- “Without a story, though, the game feels directionless and at times it even begins to feel repetitive.”
- “The game has a lot of potential but I'm afraid that I can't see it going far without a story.”
stability
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
98%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous players reporting frequent glitches, freezes during combat, and problems with the save system that can lead to lost progress. While the gameplay and graphics are praised, the persistent bugs severely hinder the overall experience, making it nearly unplayable for many users. Overall, the game's potential is overshadowed by its current instability, prompting warnings against purchasing until these issues are resolved.
- “The game has great style and graphics; if it weren't buggy, I would definitely give it 5 stars.”
- “I appreciate the overall stability of the game; it runs smoothly without frequent crashes.”
- “The developers have done a fantastic job in maintaining stability, making the gameplay experience enjoyable.”
- “I really like this game, but it is so buggy it has become nearly unplayable.”
- “The auto-save game feature is horribly buggy and has caused me to lose 10-15 minutes of gameplay at a time fairly consistently.”
- “About half of the time, I experience a glitch that freezes the game during a battle sequence, making the game nearly unplayable.”
music
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
52%
22%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its repetitiveness and lack of variety, particularly in combat and background tracks. While some appreciate the nostalgic feel reminiscent of old Game Boy games, others find it lacking and even mute the game due to dissatisfaction. Overall, improvements in sound design and a more dynamic soundtrack are widely desired to enhance the gaming experience.
- “The music makes me feel nostalgia for the old Game Boy games I used to play.”
- “Beautiful art style accompanied by fun gameplay and a fitting soundtrack.”
- “Fitting music, cool pixel style, and enjoyable gameplay.”
- “In addition, sometimes the music and sound are gone when returning to the main hub, requiring an app restart.”
- “Music is very lacking, so I'm playing it on mute.”
- “The music is horrible; I wish it were more action-packed.”
grinding
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews highlight that the game features a significant amount of grinding, which many players find tedious and repetitive, often leading to frustration over lost progress and limited rewards. While some enjoy the old-school RPG battles and the challenge of unlocking new heroes, the overall experience is marred by a lack of engaging story and cumbersome mechanics, making the grinding feel mandatory and sometimes overwhelming. Despite these issues, some players still find enjoyment in the grind as a mindless activity.
- “Grinding for ascension and leveling new units is atrocious.”
- “You will waste time on countless hours of grinding and just lose it all!”
- “Grindy and repetitive gameplay loop.”
character development
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
24%
13%
Overall, the character development in the game is visually appealing, with impressive pixel art and design influenced by titles like Darkest Dungeon and Dark Souls. However, players feel that the depth of character development is lacking, with a desire for more options to manage and remove unnecessary heroes. While the gameplay mechanics and animations are praised, there is a call for greater complexity in character progression.
- “The darkest dungeon influence is simplified, but still satisfying, and the influence of Dark Souls in the character designs is also welcome.”
- “Simple, yet fluid animations, great gameplay, and very amazing character design that brings a lot of character to the warriors!”
- “I dig the game mechanics and the character designs, hoping it's long and has great replay value.”
- “It needs more depth in the character development and a way to remove unneeded heroes; the world map is rather sparse as well.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its stunning visuals and dark, immersive vibe reminiscent of titles like Dark Souls and Bloodborne. Players appreciate the art style and the overall aesthetic, which effectively enhances the gameplay experience, particularly for fans of dark fantasy and turn-based RPGs. However, some users express dissatisfaction with character acquisition and development mechanics.
- “Having played the game for a few days, I have the following things to say: the game is very beautiful visually, it has a dark atmosphere that just makes you want to come back to playing the game.”
- “Pretty atmospheric turn-based RPG with a dark fantasy vibe.”
- “Emanates that Dark Souls and Bloodborne atmosphere.”
- “Love the aesthetics and atmosphere, but dislike the way characters are obtained and developed.”
- “If you like Darkest Dungeon, Dark Souls, and other similar games, this game nails both gameplay and atmosphere.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the humor in the game to be highly effective, often leading to uncontrollable laughter and a positive overall experience.
- “I was laughing so hard, I almost couldn't play!”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch; it kept me entertained the entire time.”
- “Every joke landed perfectly, making the gameplay even more enjoyable.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
50%
The game offers decent replayability through its simple turn-based mechanics and multiple difficulty levels for each map, allowing players to upgrade heroes and engage in battles repeatedly. However, the limited content and language issues may detract from the overall experience.
- “Simple turn-based game, upgrade heroes, battle through maps (each has 3 difficulties, replayable).”
- “The mechanics are engaging and provide a solid foundation for replayability.”
- “Barely in English, very little in terms of character or content, which severely limits replayability.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game generally runs smoothly on devices like the S9, though some users report occasional bugs that can affect gameplay.
- “The gameplay is buggy at times, but it overall runs smoothly on my S9.”