BLEACH Brave Souls

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Brave Souls is an action game based on the highly successful Bleach manga and anime franchise for mobile platforms.

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 5,018 reviews

story63 positive mentions

grinding129 negative mentions

story
349 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Bleach: Brave Souls" closely follows the original anime and manga, allowing players to relive iconic moments and battles across various arcs, including the Thousand-Year Blood War. While many fans appreciate the nostalgic content and character interactions, some criticize the presentation, noting that it often relies on static images and lacks depth in character development. Overall, the game offers a substantial amount of story content, but it can feel repetitive and may not fully engage players unfamiliar with the source material.
- “The game's story mode follows the Bleach plotline, allowing players to experience key battles and character interactions across various story arcs, from the early substitute soul reaper arc to the intense thousand-year blood war.”
- “Brave Souls allows players to experience classic Bleach story arcs, relive iconic battles, and build their ultimate team of soul reapers, arrancars, and more.”
- “The game offers an original story mode that follows key story arcs from the anime, allowing players to relive iconic moments.”
- “Despite boasting a wide array of characters from the Bleach universe, Brave Souls fails to offer any meaningful story or character development.”
- “The story is a joke, as is getting characters to the level cap, but actually getting the items for them is almost impossible.”
- “They didn't even bother making new art for the story, just using low-quality screenshots from the anime.”
gameplay
209 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Bleach: Brave Souls" is characterized by fast-paced hack-and-slash mechanics, intuitive controls, and a variety of modes including PvP and co-op quests, which keep the experience engaging for players. However, many users note that the gameplay can become repetitive and grind-heavy over time, with some expressing frustration over the gacha mechanics and the lack of significant gameplay depth. Despite these criticisms, the game is praised for its enjoyable combat and the nostalgic appeal it holds for fans of the anime.
- “The gameplay focuses on hack-and-slash mechanics with intuitive controls that make it easy to execute combos and powerful special attacks, known as 'soul bombs,' which feature animated cutscenes for a more cinematic feel.”
- “The gameplay is fast-paced and action-driven, with intuitive controls that allow you to easily unleash your character's unique abilities.”
- “With its engaging gameplay, vast roster of characters, deep progression system, visually stunning graphics, and faithful representation of the beloved anime, the game caters to both casual players and hardcore Bleach enthusiasts.”
- “The gameplay is so repetitive and boring that I only ever played for a few months, got bored when Bleach wasn't on TV, and stopped playing.”
- “This mobile game adaptation of the popular anime series falls flat in nearly every aspect, offering little more than mindless button-tapping and repetitive gameplay.”
- “Brave Souls boils down to mind-numbingly simple combat mechanics that require little skill or strategy.”
grinding
138 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game is a mixed bag, with many players finding it both enjoyable and tedious. While some appreciate the generous gacha system and the ability to farm resources easily, others criticize the repetitive nature of grinding and the slow character progression, often feeling it becomes a chore. Overall, the game caters well to fans of grind-heavy mechanics, especially with features like auto-play, but it may not appeal to those who dislike extensive farming.
- “If I take into account the hours I have spent on this game, I'm close to 3-4 thousand. This is what every gacha game should be; everything is very obtainable and not too grindy for free-to-play players. The pay-to-win aspect isn't necessary and only provides a small boost. 10/10 game for every Bleach fan out there.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “A bit grindy... sometimes.”
- “Repetitive grinding, gacha mechanics, zero customer support and your game progress will definitely be lost after a while with no hope of getting it back.”
- “Do not recommend, please do not get into this game it is a miserable thankless grindy unrewarding experience.”
- “The farming for orbs, a currency used to summon characters in-game, is extremely slow.”
graphics
111 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "Bleach: Brave Souls" are widely praised for their vibrant 3D visuals and faithful character designs that capture the essence of the anime. Players appreciate the captivating animations and detailed artwork, which enhance the overall gaming experience, despite some criticisms regarding the game's mobile origins and occasional graphical limitations on PC. Overall, the game's stunning visuals and engaging art style make it a standout title for both fans of the series and newcomers alike.
- “The visuals are striking, with smooth 3D animations, bright effects, and faithful character designs that capture Bleach’s style.”
- “Prepare to be blown away by the vibrant and immersive visuals that bring the Soul Society to life!”
- “Bleach Brave Souls boasts impressive visuals, with detailed character models, vibrant special effects, and visually stunning environments.”
- “Bad graphics, too much grinding; absolutely a waste of time and money if you spent some.”
- “Its so fun, I bet if everyone on earth knew about this game it would crash the moment anyone joins, but the graphics are worse than Roblox.”
- “Dissappointing graphics... more like the mobile version instead.”
monetization
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization in the game is heavily criticized for being predatory, with many players labeling it a "cash grab" due to its reliance on microtransactions and a gacha system that pressures users to spend real money for better rewards. While some in-app purchases are deemed unnecessary, the overall sentiment suggests that the game is designed to encourage spending, with high prices and poor odds for acquiring desirable items. Additionally, the absence of ad rewards on certain platforms further frustrates players, as it limits their ability to earn in-game currency without spending money.
- “This game has in-app purchases, but most of the items are easily grindable and the events give you loads of items.”
- “It does have microtransactions; however, nothing forces the player to buy them.”
- “However, the gacha system, which is common in mobile games, can be a bit of a grind, as acquiring rare characters and items may require patience or in-app purchases.”
- “Like many mobile games, Bleach: Brave Souls is riddled with predatory microtransactions that constantly pressure players to spend real money on in-game currency and loot boxes.”
- “It's actually kinda sad, this game had so much potential but the monetization elements are too egregious.”
music
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its emotional depth and ability to enhance the gameplay experience, particularly noting the beautiful and relaxing qualities reminiscent of the original Bleach anime. While some players appreciate the original soundtrack and its catchy tracks, others express disappointment over the absence of iconic pieces from the anime and the repetitiveness of certain battle themes. Overall, the sound design, including voice acting and sound effects, is generally well-received, though some users wish for more variety and better volume control options.
- “Love the gameplay, love the stories, love the art, and love the music.”
- “Bleach music is so heartbreaking, sad, and at the same time so beautiful and relaxing. I could listen every day, all night, and even while sleeping because it deserves all the best!”
- “The game's sound design is equally impressive, featuring iconic voice acting from the anime's original cast, immersive sound effects, and a fitting musical score that sets the tone for each battle.”
- “Hearing the same battle song makes it feel even longer (and is just lazy).”
- “I really like that we get a 1:1 adaptation from the source material but the background music really ruined it.”
- “I read the story in the first three missions but after that I skipped the story because this game has just 3 different soundtracks.”
humor
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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14%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players highlighting its genuinely funny side stories and comedic elements that enhance the overall experience. Many reviews mention the game's ability to provoke laughter through its quirky characters and situations, making it an entertaining escape from boredom. However, some users express frustration with technical issues, contrasting the humor with their negative experiences.
- “The side stories are some of my favorite content just because they're genuinely humorous, but I've enjoyed some of the 'harder' content as well.”
- “This mobile game offers a hilarious and provocative adventure that will have both long-time Bleach fans and newcomers rolling on the floor with laughter.”
- “Humor: if laughter is the best medicine, BBS is like a super-powered antidote to boredom!”
- “Not funny.”
- “The humor falls flat and feels forced.”
- “I expected more laughs, but the jokes just didn't land.”
character development
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is generally viewed as lacking, with many reviewers noting that while the character designs are visually stunning and faithful to the Bleach universe, they do not translate into meaningful narrative depth or growth. The focus seems to be more on the aesthetics and gameplay mechanics rather than on developing the characters' stories or personalities, leaving fans wanting more in terms of character progression. Overall, while the character designs are praised for their beauty and detail, the game falls short in delivering a compelling character-driven experience.
- “The attention to detail in character design, animations, and special moves is remarkable, capturing the essence of each character's unique abilities and personality.”
- “From the character designs to the iconic Soul Reaper powers, the game faithfully represents the rich lore and captivating world of Bleach.”
- “The fun is primarily in seeing the character designs and moves, building the characters up, and going through the story.”
- “Despite boasting a wide array of characters from the Bleach universe, Brave Souls fails to offer any meaningful story or character development.”
- “Character designs can be repetitive.”
- “I personally don't care for the chibi character designs, but it doesn't detract from the game.”
optimization
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues such as crashes, freezes, and FPS drops, particularly on PC. While some users appreciate the game's overall fun and certain improvements in resource management compared to emulators, others find the control UI still tailored for mobile devices and express disappointment in the co-op performance. Overall, the optimization appears to be inconsistent, with some players enjoying the experience while others struggle with technical difficulties.
- “Everything is optimized fantastically.”
- “Fun, and really well optimized.”
- “But so far I'm enjoying playing the game on the Steam release more than the emulator, primarily because it's far less taxing on system resources (mainly RAM, Bluestacks can use up to 3GB while playing Brave Souls) and the performance is planted at 144fps rather than the fluctuating 120fps that the emulator provides or the locked 60fps that my mobile device provides.”
- “This game is very poorly optimized...if you play the game on your phone keep playing it there; on here all the game does is crash and freeze.”
- “I have never seen a game that had such bad co-op performance in any game as this one.”
- “The game is not optimized at all.”
stability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes, especially during login and in-game downloads, as well as numerous bugs affecting co-op play and controller support. Many players experience crashes and disconnections, leading to frustration, and there are concerns about the developers' lack of responsiveness to these issues. Overall, the game is described as buggy and laggy, detracting significantly from the user experience.
- “The game runs smoothly without any major issues, providing a stable experience overall.”
- “I've experienced very few crashes, which is impressive for a game of this scale.”
- “The stability of the game allows me to fully immerse myself without worrying about technical problems.”
- “Co-op is terribly buggy, with lots of disconnects and attacks not registering.”
- “Every time I log in for my daily rewards, it freezes at that screen and I have to restart.”
- “My experience in the short time playing included a number of bugs, including buggy controller support, characters constantly running down, and crashes.”
emotional
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its ability to evoke deep feelings, ranging from heartbreak to beauty, particularly through its music and storytelling. Players express a mix of emotional pain and attachment, indicating that the game's narrative and character arcs resonate strongly, even leading to conflicting feelings about their experiences. Overall, while some elements may frustrate players, the emotional depth remains a significant draw.
- “Bleach music is so heartbreaking, sad, and at the same time so beautiful and relaxing. I could listen every day, all night, and even while sleeping, because it deserves all the best!”
- “It adeptly adapts key arcs from the anime, plunging players into the midst of epic battles and emotional moments that endeared Bleach to its fan base.”
- “Sometimes the summoning is a little heartbreaking and the PvP sucks, but everything else is great.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game boasts high replayability due to its diverse characters, each with unique abilities and playstyles, which encourages players to explore different strategies and experiences. This variety adds depth and excitement, making it one of the standout offerings in its genre.
- “With the characters, levels, and replayability, this is one of the best offerings of its kind.”
- “Each character has unique abilities and moves, which adds to the excitement and replayability of the game.”
- “Each character has their own distinct playstyle, abilities, and stats, adding depth and replayability to the game.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is described as generally chill and amusing, akin to enjoying a comforting cup of tea. While it may not be competitive, it offers a magical experience when approached with the right expectations and moderation.
- “Not a game to compete in; it's amusing sometimes, like a cup of tea at the right time. The magic is there, and with proper moderation of expectations and time, along with smart decisions, the game atmosphere is generally chill.”
- “The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, making it hard to get immersed in the game world.”
- “Despite some interesting visuals, the overall ambiance lacks depth and fails to evoke any real emotion.”
- “The game tries to create a unique atmosphere, but it ends up feeling flat and forgettable.”