Bet On Soldier

About

"Bet On Soldier" is a first-person shooter game where players bet on themselves or other soldiers to win battles. The game features a wide range of weapons, advanced AI, and a unique betting system that adds an extra layer of strategy to the combat. Players can earn money by completing missions and eliminating enemies, which they can use to upgrade their gear or place bigger bets.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

58%

Audience ScoreBased on 120 reviews

story14 positive mentions

graphics5 negative mentions

The game features a unique concept of monetized warfare, where players earn money for kills and must manage resources for ammo and armor repairs.
The gameplay allows for different play styles, with a variety of weapons and the option to hire AI companions for support.
Despite its flaws, the game has nostalgic value and can be entertaining for those who appreciate older FPS mechanics and settings.

The controls are stiff and the gameplay can feel janky, leading to frustrating experiences, especially during boss fights with unfair difficulty spikes.
The voice acting and cutscenes are poorly executed, detracting from the overall immersion and enjoyment of the story.
The requirement to pay for save points and the limited number of saves can lead to repetitive gameplay and increased frustration.

story
88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
75%
9%
The game's story is often criticized for being generic and clichéd, primarily revolving around a revenge plot that lacks depth and coherence, with many players noting the weak voice acting and poorly matched subtitles. While some appreciate the unique premise of a war turned into a betting sport, the execution is seen as flawed, with convoluted twists and a lack of engaging character motivation. Overall, the narrative struggles to maintain interest, often overshadowed by repetitive gameplay and outdated mechanics.
- “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 will impact how the story progresses, and I won't be spoiling these choices, but 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.”
- “Awesome game, great story, definitely worth the price.”
- “The story is extremely stupid with clumsy writing and a really nonsensical cliffhanger ending.”
- “The lore of this game world is never really explained and the actual story is more about some cliché memory loss conspiracy than about the arena fights.”
- “Story-wise, it is quite a cliché and 'been there, done that' kind of thing.”
gameplay
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
64%
7%
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of engaging mechanics, such as earning in-game currency for kills and the use of exoskeletons, which allows for varied playstyles. However, many players find the overall experience to be generic and repetitive, with issues like unbalanced minibosses, unclear map design, and frustrating mechanics detracting from enjoyment. While some appreciate the unique concepts and customization options, others criticize the game for its lack of polish and the tediousness of its gameplay loop.
- “The gameplay loop, game smoothness, and overall gun feel is great.”
- “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.”
- “It's ambitious mechanics and fun missions gameplay with customizable loadouts and running around sometimes in mechs is fun and the main reason I still consider this a pretty decent buy if you are interested in this type of gameplay.”
- “Some basic gameplay mechanics focus on this 'war = money' premise: before every mission, you have to buy your equipment and guns, and even during the mission, you have to pay with in-game currency for armor repairs, ammo, and even save games.”
- “However, I stopped playing after nearly 3 hours of gameplay for one single reason - this game is boring as hell.”
- “Basically, if they took out the paid saves and just had 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.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
53%
26%
The graphics of this game, released in 2005, are generally considered outdated and mediocre by modern standards, with many reviewers noting a "muddy" appearance and limited graphical options. However, some players appreciate the nostalgic charm of the old-school visuals and argue that the graphics were decent for their time, allowing the engaging gameplay and story to shine through despite the visual shortcomings. Overall, while the graphics may not impress today, they are often forgiven in light of the game's fun factor and entertainment value.
- “I'm spoiled for graphics but still loved replaying it.”
- “Graphics may not be too appealing at first glance, but this can be forgiven - after all this game is over ten years old and I would dare to say it aged quite well.”
- “The graphics hold up well and if I were judging this in 2005 I would say it has pretty good graphics.”
- “Honestly, the graphics look pretty bad on this one these days. After all, it’s a very old game, but the concept of the story and being a soldier in a war where two big corporations are doing death matches between soldiers was the thing that captured my attention.”
- “I can't fault the game graphics for being old, but the whole game is ugly and muddy looking.”
- “Animations and graphics are dated, as to be expected since the game was released in 2005.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
20%
60%
The music in the game is characterized as minimalistic and repetitive, with some players finding it haunting yet forgettable. While opinions vary, a few reviewers noted that the soundtrack is decent, though overall, it seems to be overshadowed by other aspects of the game.
- “The music is fairly good too!”
- “The music is extremely repetitive, but also oddly haunting.”
- “The music is rather minimalistic.”
- “The soundtrack is... I can't even remember?”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely criticized for its significant stability issues, being described as a "buggy mess" that detracts from its potential. Reviewers express frustration over the numerous bugs, which overshadow any positive aspects of the gameplay.
- “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.”
- “tldr; Bet on Soldier is a buggy mess that had great potential.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's optimization is criticized for its janky and glitch-ridden performance, which significantly undermines the overall experience. Additionally, the reliance on battle performance for earning in-game currency to purchase upgrades adds a layer of frustration.
- “It depends on your battle performance how much money you make, and from that, you can buy better weapons and armor.”
- “Its janky and glitch-ridden performance seriously detracts from the overall experience.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is characterized by a deadpan delivery that elicits genuine laughter, particularly through its quirky mechanics, such as requiring players to spend in-game currency to save progress. This blend of challenging gameplay and comedic elements adds a unique charm to the experience.
- “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!”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization aspect of the game is noted for its absence of real money microtransactions, which was a positive feature for players back in 2005, allowing them to enjoy the gameplay without financial pressure.
- “The game feels like it's designed to push players towards spending real money on microtransactions, which is frustrating.”
- “I can't enjoy the game without being bombarded by constant prompts to buy in-game currency.”
- “It seems like every feature is locked behind a paywall, making it hard to progress without spending money.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is noted for its unique atmosphere, which sets it apart from others in the genre.
- “This game has a unique atmosphere.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, citing a restrictive time limit during battles that compels them to repeatedly engage enemies without strategy, leading to a tedious and rushed experience.
- “You can't take your time with battles because you're constantly under a stupid time limit, forcing you to throw yourself against an enemy repeatedly and hope something sticks quickly so you can progress through another tedious level.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and monotonous, making it hard to stay engaged with the story.”
- “I find myself doing the same repetitive tasks over and over just to level up, which takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”