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Bet On Soldier

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57%Game Brain Score
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graphics, music
58% User Score Based on 127 reviews
Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

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Bet On Soldier is a single player shooter game with fantasy, warfare and historical themes. It was developed by Kylotonn and was released on December 5, 2014. It received neutral reviews from both critics and players.

Delve into a world where war has become a media frenzy! Survive your battles and bet on your victories!

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58%
Audience ScoreBased on 127 reviews
story16 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • Unique and intriguing concept combining FPS gameplay with a betting mechanic, adding strategic depth.
  • Old-school FPS gameplay with an interesting armor system that allows different playstyles and progression.
  • The dystopian war setting and world-building create a distinctive atmosphere with memorable mech combat sequences.
  • Game suffers from numerous bugs, technical issues, and frustrating AI behavior leading to repeated mission failures.
  • Difficulty spikes are unbalanced and sometimes unfair, causing frustration especially during boss fights with timed limits.
  • Outdated graphics, stiff controls, poor voice acting, and repetitive level design detract from overall immersion and fun.
  • story
    92 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in "Bet on Soldier" is generally seen as a clichéd and thin revenge plot with intriguing initial concepts, such as war as a betting sport and occasional twists, but it suffers from disjointed storytelling, excessive cutscenes, and weak voice acting. While some players find the narrative interesting and original with meaningful choices and world-building, many criticize it for being generic, confusing, and unable to sustain engagement throughout the game. Overall, the story is considered a modest backdrop to the gameplay rather than a compelling centerpiece.

    • “The story of this game is very original; it has turns and twists and is really interesting. There are two choices later in the game which impact how the story progresses, and none of them feel right.”
    • “The developers really tried to explain the backstory and motivation of your character, who is a soldier in a never-ending war where people can 'bet on' soldiers to win money.”
    • “Non-linear storyline with two possible endings.”
    • “The story of the protagonist is eye-rollingly cliché with a fairly generic revenge plot. Around 30 minutes of gameplay is just repeated cutscenes with weak and unclear voice acting. Subtitles often mismatch, sometimes cutting or changing words, possibly due to localization issues.”
    • “The lore is never really explained, and the story revolves around cliché memory loss conspiracy rather than the arena fights. Most of the story progression happens between missions with horrible narration, making it feel like a run-of-the-mill revenge excuse for non-stop action.”
    • “The story is extremely stupid with clumsy writing and a nonsensical cliffhanger ending. The voice acting is wooden and uneven, detracting from the story's potential impact.”
  • gameplay
    56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Bet on Soldier offers a unique blend of first-person shooter gameplay with a betting and economy mechanic that adds strategic depth, alongside exoskeleton combat and customizable loadouts. However, its core shooting mechanics are conventional and often feel dated, with technical issues, unbalanced boss fights, and repetitive segments detracting from the overall experience. While some players appreciate its challenging gameplay and innovative ideas for a mid-2000s budget FPS, others find it boring due to poor pacing, unclear design, and frustrating save systems.

    • “Bet on Soldier, developed by Kylotonn and published by Microids, is a first-person shooter released in the mid-2000s that attempts to differentiate itself within a crowded genre by introducing a unique betting mechanic intertwined with its combat gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay with the idea of the exoskull armor is cool and allows the player to play with different styles from the hardcore killer rushing everywhere and killing as many opponents as possible to earn money and repair the armor, to the complete tactician playing with support from an engineer and progressing in the game while being repaired by him.”
    • “The gameplay loop, game smoothness, and overall gun feel is great.”
    • “Players reported bugs, performance issues, and repetitive gameplay that undercut the initial promise of the concept.”
    • “Its attempt to merge FPS gameplay with a betting mechanic introduces an interesting strategic layer, but the execution falls short due to dated graphics, uninspired combat, and technical problems.”
    • “Basically if they took out the paid saves and just have an auto save more often I would find this game more fun but at the moment when you die you go back about 10 minutes of gameplay which just makes this super repetitive and boring; I could play on a lower difficulty and just roll on through the enemies but I like a challenge; however, a challenge without large amounts of repetition is much much more enjoyable.”
  • graphics
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are consistently described as dated and average, reflecting the game's 2005 release with stiff character models, uninspired animations, and limited visual innovation. While the art direction effectively conveys a dystopian tone, the visuals often feel muddy and lack clarity, though many reviewers note the graphics hold up reasonably well for their era and don't significantly detract from the fun gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as functional but unremarkable, appealing mainly to fans of old-school FPS games.

    • “The good variety of weapons and the old school graphics make this FPS a must play if you want to get rid of your brain for a while and have fun!”
    • “Graphics were pretty good for the time and overall the game is great entertainment for its price.”
    • “Though the gameplay is solid and the graphics are actually pretty good for the time period (comparable to games like Unreal 2, Doom 3, or Butcher Bay).”
    • “While the level design shows attention to detail, the overall graphical fidelity is dated, with character models and animations that feel stiff and uninspired by modern standards.”
    • “Almost forgot about this game, unknown classic from 2005. Honestly, the graphics look pretty bad these days; after all, it’s a very old game.”
    • “I can't fault the game graphics for being old, but the whole game is ugly and muddy looking.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is minimalistic and often repetitive, with some finding it haunting but others considering it forgettable or subpar. While it occasionally adds atmosphere, it generally lacks emotional impact or energy. Some players, however, appreciate the soundtrack.

    • “The music is fairly good too!”
    • “The music is rather minimalistic.”
    • “The soundtrack is minimal and rarely adds emotional weight or energy to the gameplay, missing opportunities to elevate the atmosphere.”
    • “The music is extremely repetitive, but also oddly haunting.”
    • “The soundtrack is... I can't even remember it.”
  • optimization
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of Bet on Soldier is notably poor, with frequent bugs, glitches, and performance issues that detract significantly from gameplay. These technical problems, combined with repetitive mechanics, undermine the game's overall potential and player experience.

    • “Players reported bugs, performance issues, and repetitive gameplay that undercut the initial promise of the concept.”
    • “Its janky and glitch-ridden performance seriously detracts from the overall experience.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a distinct atmosphere marked by somber, war-torn urban environments that reinforce its oppressive narrative. However, the minimal soundtrack often falls short of enhancing the emotional impact or energy, limiting the overall atmospheric immersion.

    • “The game’s environments emphasize urban decay and war-ravaged landscapes, presenting a somber and oppressive atmosphere consistent with its narrative.”
    • “This game has a unique atmosphere.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent bugs detracting heavily from the overall experience. Despite its potential, persistent technical problems make it frustrating to play.

    • “Now I've tried it again and have to admit it's the most insufferable, soulless, buggy mess I've ever played.”
    • “If the game weren't so damn buggy, it would actually be a decent game.”
    • “Bet on Soldier is a buggy mess that had great potential.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is characterized by deadpan delivery that elicits genuine laughter, complemented by witty and unexpected mechanics, such as having to pay in-game money to save, adding a clever and amusing twist to the gameplay.

    • “This is all told with a deadpan nonchalance that had me laughing out loud.”
    • “Do not forget to save the game (first game I've played in which you have to pay game money to save, very funny) because the difficulty of the game can be challenging if you do not take a careful eye on your armor at all times!”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional impact of the game is limited due to its minimal soundtrack, which seldom enhances the atmosphere or adds emotional depth to the gameplay experience.

  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game’s monetization is noted for its absence of real money microtransactions, reflecting its 2005 release before such practices became common. Users appreciate the straightforward gameplay without in-game purchases influencing progression.

  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players criticize the grinding for being tedious and stressful due to strict time limits in battles, forcing repetitive and rushed attempts rather than allowing a strategic or relaxed approach.

    • “You can't take your time with battles because you're constantly on this stupid time limit, which forces you to repeatedly throw yourself against an enemy and hope something sticks quickly to progress through another tedious level.”
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Bet On Soldier is a shooter game with fantasy, warfare and historical themes.

Bet On Soldier is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Bet On Soldier.

Bet On Soldier was released on December 5, 2014.

Bet On Soldier was developed by Kylotonn.

Bet On Soldier has received neutral reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked Bet On Soldier for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Bet On Soldier is a single player game.

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