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Fractured Soul

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65%Game Brain Score
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gameplay, music
94% User Score Based on 16 reviews
Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

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Fractured Soul is a single player and multiplayer arcade shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Endgame Studios and was released on February 5, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

Fractured Soul takes the classic platformers of the 80s and doubles the action! Your unique ability to shift between two parallel dimensions allows you to weave through enemy fire, catch opponents by surprise, and leap over impossibly wide gaps by using platforms in both realities.

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94%
Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews
story2 positive mentions
optimization3 negative mentions
  • Fractured Soul offers a unique dual-screen gameplay mechanic that enhances the platforming experience, making it enjoyable for both casual players and speedrunners.
  • The game features tight controls, smooth animations, and a variety of levels that keep the gameplay fresh and challenging, especially in hardcore mode.
  • The developers are responsive to player feedback, which has led to improvements in the game, making it a more enjoyable experience overall.
  • The port has significant issues with controller optimization, making it frustrating to navigate menus and rebind keys, particularly for Xbox 360 users.
  • The music and sound effects are often described as bland and uninspiring, detracting from the overall immersion of the game.
  • Some players feel that the game lacks personality and engaging storytelling, leading to a less memorable experience despite its solid gameplay.
  • gameplay
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Fractured Soul" is centered around a unique dual-screen mechanic that challenges players to switch between screens to navigate levels, creating a nostalgic and engaging experience. While the learning curve is well-designed, mastering the mechanics can be difficult, especially as the game introduces additional challenges like wind and gravity. Overall, the gameplay is praised for its depth and innovation, making it particularly appealing for speedrunners and those who enjoy replaying levels for optimal performance.

    • “The combination of the music, sound effects, and unique gameplay all make for a very nostalgic experience.”
    • “This core gameplay is very solid and the game is very enjoyable, especially if you're the type who enjoys speedrunning and constantly replaying levels in search of a faster route.”
    • “The innovation behind the dual-screen mechanic is anything but a gimmick.”
    • “Initially, the gameplay, while razor sharp, will confound most players.”
    • “The gameplay is mind-bending; it creates a mountain of a challenge that would exclude many people from completing the game until they developed the required skills.”
    • “While it may not take players much time to complete the earlier stages, the endgame has done a wonderful job in steadily introducing additional mechanics.”
  • music
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it nostalgic and well-integrated with sound effects, while others describe it as bland, repetitive, and uninspiring. Although it enhances concentration during gameplay, many feel it lacks the vibrancy and presence needed to elevate the overall experience. Some users noted improvements over previous versions, but still wished for a more dynamic and engaging soundtrack.

    • “The combination of the music, sound effects, and unique gameplay all make for a very nostalgic experience.”
    • “The music is generally quiet and helps you concentrate more on the game than the music.”
    • “The music does sound a lot better than the 3DS version, though sometimes I do wish the music was a bit louder or a bit more in the 'picture', so to speak.”
    • “The music is incredibly bland, boring, and uninspiring.”
    • “The music in the game is repetitive and unimaginative.”
    • “The music doesn't distract you from the gameplay, but it doesn't add to it either.”
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are described as a mix of decent 2.5D visuals with a pleasing aesthetic, but ultimately fall short of expectations, particularly for high-end users, due to low polygon counts and minimal visual effects. While some improvements in color and detail have been noted, the consensus is that gameplay takes precedence over graphical fidelity.

    • “Pretty good 2.5D graphics.”
    • “I very much like the aesthetic, and the story is nicely told through text between the levels. Fractured Soul is very much about its gameplay.”
    • “Graphics have definitely improved, and the colors of objects and the general area have improved.”
    • “The next big problem is the graphics.”
    • “As someone who's using 2 GTX 980s, this is very disappointing as the game looked very graphically impressive in the trailer.”
    • “The graphics look low poly and have little visual effects.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game enjoyable with significant replay value, driven by the challenge of achieving five-star rankings and unlocking various achievements on each level, even for those who may not be interested in speed-running.

    • “I'm terrible at this game and have very little interest in speed-running at all, but it's a lot of fun and has plenty of replay value.”
    • “The replayability also comes in the form of getting five-star rankings and achievements to unlock on every level.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has been criticized for being a poorly optimized port, particularly in its lack of compatibility with the Xbox 360 controller, leading to a frustrating user experience.

    • “A terrible port that has simply not been optimized properly to work with the Xbox 360 controller.”
    • “The game suffers from severe performance issues due to poor optimization.”
    • “I experienced frequent frame drops and long loading times, indicating a lack of proper optimization.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is presented through lengthy text passages between levels, which some find unengaging despite the aesthetic appeal and improved narrative depth compared to the 3DS version. Overall, the gameplay takes precedence over the storytelling, making it a secondary focus in the experience.

    • “While I very much like the aesthetic, the story is nicely told through text between the levels, fleshed out from the brief text of the 3DS version.”
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Fractured Soul is a arcade shooter game with science fiction theme.

Fractured Soul is available on PC, Windows and Nintendo 3ds.

Fractured Soul was released on February 5, 2015.

Fractured Soul was developed by Endgame Studios.

Fractured Soul has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Fractured Soul is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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