BULLET SOUL
- April 6, 2017
- 5pb
A great little shooter with some niggly PC port issues. A challenging but fun title whose ghost bullet gimmick makes the gameplay aggressive and intense. Not for everyone but for fans of the genre it’s a solid title.
Get on Steam"Bullet Soul" is a 2017 arcade-style bullet hell shoot 'em up game. Players navigate treacherous levels filled with enemies and bullets, upgrading their ship and using special abilities to survive. The game features intense action, colorful graphics, and a pulse-pounding soundtrack. It can be played solo or with friends in local co-op.
PC
Reviews
- Bullet Soul features a unique bullet-canceling mechanic that encourages aggressive play, rewarding players for getting close to enemies.
- The game offers a variety of modes and characters, providing a good balance of accessibility for beginners and challenges for experienced players.
- The graphics and music are vibrant and engaging, enhancing the overall experience and making it enjoyable for both casual and hardcore shmup fans.
- The game has a very short length with only 5 levels, which may leave players wanting more content.
- Control menus are not user-friendly for keyboard players, lacking options for rebinding keys and assuming console controller use.
- Some players find the music and sound effects bland and repetitive, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- music11 mentions
- 73 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The music in Bullet Soul receives mixed reviews; while some players find it adequate and fitting the frenetic arcade style, others describe it as bland and quickly boring. However, several reviews highlight the soundtrack as phenomenal and joyous, contributing positively to the overall experience, especially for those who enjoy the game's vibrant graphics and engaging gameplay. Overall, the music is seen as a solid complement to the game's mechanics, though it may not stand out for everyone.
“It was a visual feast with great controls and soundtrack!”
“The music is also absolutely phenomenal.”
“The graphics are bright and gorgeous, the music is really joyous and the game rewards you a lot for playing aggressively with proximity scoring and the enemies taking more damage the closer you are to them.”
“This game has the typical frenetic Japanese arcade-style, somewhat bland, heroic music which this type of game is apparently prone to having.”
“The music doesn’t stand out as being particularly good or interesting and gets boring fast.”
“The music is jammin', but it doesn't elevate the overall experience.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a blend of accessibility and challenge, making it suitable for both casual and hardcore players. It features engaging mechanics like bullet cancelling and point-blanking enemies, which enhance scoring opportunities while providing a visually appealing experience with sharp graphics and a great soundtrack. Overall, the game offers a satisfying mix of fun achievements and diverse modes, appealing to a wide range of players.
“Graphics are sharp and crisp, good soundtrack, fun achievements, and plenty of different gameplay modes to try, which are all enjoyable for both casual and hardcore shmup fans.”
“Challenging, yet remarkably accessible bullet hell game because of the bullet mechanics.”
“Play for mechanics (point-blank, platinums, etc.), fun and very challenging, total eye-candy, tate, 2 player, awesome soundtrack, giant bosses, fun for beginners and challenging for more advanced players if playing for score.”
“However, as the game progresses, this mechanic has to be supplemented more and more along with point-blanking enemies.”
“The game itself is an okay manic shmup; I would wholeheartedly recommend it for new or younger players, or just any players who don't bask in the hardcore gameplay of late 1990s manic shmups.”
“The game encourages you to point-blank for the best score (if you are brave enough), and the later stages get very, very difficult in regard to this scoring mechanic.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in Bullet Soul are consistently praised for being sharp, crisp, and bright, contributing to an engaging visual experience. Players appreciate the vibrant aesthetic and well-executed graphic effects, which enhance the overall enjoyment of the game. While some elements, like the menus, may be less impressive, the overall graphical presentation is considered a strong point, appealing to both casual and hardcore shmup fans.
“Graphics are sharp and crisp, good soundtrack, fun achievements and plenty of different gameplay modes to try which are all fun for both casual and hardcore shmup fans.”
“Bullet Soul is a great shmup with brilliant graphics, music, and stages.”
“The graphics are bright and gorgeous, the music is really joyous and the game rewards you a lot for playing aggressively with proximity scoring and the enemies taking more damage the closer you are to them.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely considered irrelevant by players, with some noting a lack of clarity or depth. While there are elements that add challenge and excitement, such as additional gameplay modes and characters, the narrative itself does not seem to be a focal point.
“However, I have no idea what the game’s story is, and I don’t think it even matters in this case.”
“- No story”
“Plus a bonus run for the more tryhard players to give the game a little extra punch, where they add a boxing element like the 4th ship, with another attractive character for those that have energy to spare after a pulse-pounding mission.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the high replayability of the game, citing a variety of modes that encourage multiple playthroughs.
“There's a lot of replay value with the many modes to choose from.”
“The variety of gameplay options keeps me coming back for more.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh thanks to the different strategies and choices available.”
