Grim Soul: Dark Survival RPG

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Grim Soul: Dark Survival RPG is a hardcore action game with an interesting plot and sensational gameplay, set in a dark world with exceptional graphics and a fabulous soundtrack. However, it features a lot of grinding, annoying ads, bugs, and is not suitable for those looking for a casual experience. The game describes itself as a challenging survival experience for players seeking a more hardcore alternative to casual games.

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Play Modes

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

68%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

graphics517 positive mentions

grinding354 negative mentions

Great graphics and immersive atmosphere.
Challenging gameplay that keeps players engaged.
Interesting storyline and character progression.

Items break too quickly, making it frustrating to progress.
Losing all inventory upon death is punishing and discouraging.
Energy system limits gameplay time, requiring long waits to travel.

graphics
665 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
21%
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The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their quality and detail, with many users highlighting the impressive visuals as a standout feature. Players appreciate the atmospheric art style, which enhances the overall gameplay experience, although some have noted that the graphics can be too dark or require high brightness settings. Overall, the game's graphics are considered a significant strength, contributing to its immersive and engaging environment.
- “The graphics are amazing, combat looks realistic, leveling up is easy but is likely to get harder as I progress.”
- “The graphics, content, and concept of the game are all amazing, but there's one problem - the durability on weapons.”
- “The graphics are really nice, and I like that there are different areas with different difficulties in it.”
- “The graphics are far too dark, the game eats my phone's battery because I need the brightness right up.”
- “I think the only thing that makes me disappointed about this game is the big changes in graphics.”
- “Please bring back the older graphics guys, the walls, the character, the textures of items, everything please make it realistic again like the older ones.”
gameplay
547 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
46%
8%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its challenging mechanics and engaging survival elements, while others criticize the restrictive energy system and the rapid degradation of equipment. Players enjoy the graphics and overall design but express frustration over the game's reliance on microtransactions and the difficulty spikes that can hinder progress. Suggestions for improvement include adding a repair mechanic for items, increasing resource availability, and making the gameplay more beginner-friendly.
- “Gameplay is fun and challenging; it could provide better resources when you first begin, takes a while to build up.”
- “I really like the game; the graphics are of good quality and the gameplay is easy and enjoyable. Keep up the good work.”
- “The gameplay is smooth and it succeeds in maintaining its theme of being this gothic survival game where your resource management is what lies between certain death and just... being able to live another day.”
- “The energy mechanic is bad, limiting the gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is designed to make you buy as much as possible; otherwise, your progress is barely visible.”
- “The game is challenging, but there should be a dodge or roll mechanic so that you can avoid enemy hits, and to make it balanced add stamina.”
story
529 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
59%
3%
The game's story is generally praised for its depth and engaging narrative, with many players appreciating the medieval fantasy setting and the lore that unfolds through quests and scrolls. However, some users find the storyline difficult to follow due to confusing quest structures and the challenge of progressing without adequate resources or equipment. Overall, while the story is compelling, it is often overshadowed by gameplay frustrations, particularly related to difficulty spikes and the loss of items upon death.
- “The minute details, cool graphics, dark music, and dark storyline all add up to make it a masterpiece.”
- “I love the creepy storyline and it's properly challenging.”
- “This game has a really cool premise and storyline behind it and runs really well.”
- “Objectives don't tell you where to go, the story is unclear, and there's not much music to put the mood together.”
- “The storyline is broken into small pieces of letters (pretty cool to match the time era) however, they are not in order and finding them can be hard and at times can be time-consuming.”
- “The game is hard on a level where they walk you down a quest line but the quests are so overbearing that you can't get past them without buying some weapons and armor.”
grinding
359 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
1%
99%
The grinding aspect of the game is a major point of contention among players, with many expressing that it is excessively tedious and time-consuming. While some enjoy the challenge and find satisfaction in resource gathering, others feel that the high durability loss of crafted items and the constant risk of losing everything upon death make the grind feel unrewarding. Overall, the game is characterized by a steep grinding curve that can lead to frustration, especially for those who prefer a more casual gaming experience.
- “Although really difficult, it is fun, almost no ads (apart from a free 4h resource chest and playing cards 2 times/day), not too grindy.”
- “Not too grindy like any MMORPG can be.”
- “No grindy game at all, everything is logic, need resources - go get them.”
- “The durability of items is absolutely terrible and the game basically ends up being just never-ending grinding just to make the most basic of items that will end up breaking down after two trips to areas to try to get more items just to build and break again.”
- “The amount of grinding needed for even one dungeon run is insane, and you need to do dozens of those to get the basic items to advance even the most rudimentary elements of the game.”
- “You will try to grind to get materials but will always die before farming anything.”
monetization
303 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
34%
59%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn mixed reviews, with many players labeling it a "cash grab" due to the heavy reliance on in-app purchases and the slow progression without spending money. While some appreciate the absence of intrusive ads, they express frustration over the limited opportunities to earn energy through ads, which often fail to reward players as intended. Overall, players feel that the game encourages microtransactions to enhance gameplay, making it challenging for free-to-play users to progress effectively.
- “However, it's still a good game, fairly addictive early on, and in-app purchase prices are pretty fair and decent.”
- “They don't shove in-game purchases in your face, which is nice, and they aren't needed to progress the game.”
- “Although it may seem like you can't progress without making in-game purchases, with time, patience, and fervent gathering of basic materials, you can slowly work your way up the ladder in order to wield higher-grade weaponry and armor.”
- “The gameplay is really fun and fleshed out, but it can't help but feel like a cash grab at some points, especially with the energy system and recharge time being particularly unreasonable and restricting me from playing your game.”
- “The game is a huge cash grab, with speed-up buttons everywhere, to intentionally make you misclick and spend real money on stuff you don't need without a proper warning.”
- “It's a super fun and slightly challenging game; however, it's also a money siphon. I get that a free game gets its money from ads and microtransactions, but the game almost makes you need to pay.”
stability
90 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with numerous players reporting frequent freezing, lagging, and glitching issues that significantly hinder gameplay. Many users have experienced frustrating moments where their characters become unresponsive during critical battles, leading to the loss of hard-earned items and progress. Despite the game's potential, these technical problems have led to a negative impact on the overall player experience, prompting calls for urgent fixes from the developers.
- “This game is well built, no glitches, fun.”
- “This game is great where there are no glitches or bugs.”
- “Game has been lagging and glitching terribly since the last update. It's so bad that I die just walking around because it freezes me in one spot, and when it unfreezes, I'm right in the middle of all the chaos and enemies.”
- “For the past two weeks, this game consistently freezes, glitches, and crashes.”
- “Every single time it just freezes up, wasting my time and making this game a waste of space.”
music
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
31%
6%
The music in the game is widely praised for its ability to create a moody and atmospheric experience, enhancing the dark and immersive storyline. Many players appreciate the soundtrack for its fitting and sometimes eerie qualities, which contribute to the game's overall ambiance, though some feel it can be repetitive or lacking in variety. Overall, the combination of music and graphics is seen as a key element that elevates the game's appeal, making it a standout in the survival genre.
- “The musical score is incredible as well.”
- “The music builds the atmosphere.”
- “One of the best in survival...the background music is awesome and makes the game's ambiance much more beautiful.”
- “Objectives don't tell you where to go, the story is unclear, and there's not much music to put the mood together.”
- “The game's whole ambiance is very depressing; between the background music and the color tones, it achieves its goal of making you feel like you're isolated in a plague-ravaged badlands.”
- “Music playing but nothing working !!”
atmosphere
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
39%
7%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its dark, gothic, and gritty qualities, effectively complemented by impressive graphics and a haunting musical score that enhances the overall mood. Players feel drawn into a suspenseful and immersive environment, making it a standout feature for horror fans. However, some reviewers noted that while the atmosphere is compelling, it can be undermined by gameplay issues such as slow progress and item durability concerns.
- “Graphics are very good, which, complemented by the background music score, create a moody and suspenseful atmosphere. You feel drawn in and want to explore.”
- “I loved the grim, gloomy atmosphere of this game; I have nothing but praise for the visuals and the setting.”
- “This is a very good game, smooth animations, a dark and gritty atmosphere, merciless and unpredictable.”
- “It truly brings a dreadful atmosphere as the player tries to stay alive in a plague-ridden world alone.”
- “The ambiance adds to the dark atmosphere, giving the game an eerie feel as you play.”
humor
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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10%
The humor in the game is often highlighted through its quirky glitches and the developers' playful responses to player complaints, which many find amusing. Players appreciate the blend of challenging gameplay with comedic elements, such as unexpected bugs and the absurdity of certain game mechanics. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted touch to the otherwise intense survival experience, making it enjoyable despite its difficulties.
- “I had one wolf glitch wicked bad after I killed him in my stronghold, and it was actually funny.”
- “Seeing the dev encourage every salty bad review to git gud is hilarious and made me try this.”
- “Funny glitches and seems to be a pay to win but nice free content.”
- “I didn't say it is not interesting, but at least give the option to get our gear back for 10 minutes. Spending money and time for some loot just to waste is not funny.”
- “I absolutely got so addicted to this game it's not funny.”
optimization
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
41%
18%
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews. While some players report smooth performance, particularly on low-end devices, many others express concerns about the need for further optimization, especially regarding crafting issues, server connectivity, and inventory management. Improvements in these areas could enhance the overall experience significantly.
- “Very optimized for low-end phones.”
- “Tons of optimization required... to start with, when I'm at home base and trying to build something, the entire inventory should be available rather than having just what's at hand to build.”
- “Amazing game, all that's needed is for it to be optimized for low-end phones.”
- “Bad optimization.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, with many users rating it a perfect 10/10. However, players express a desire for improvements that would enhance accessibility and survival options, particularly for lower-level characters, as well as a more robust weapon repair system. The engaging story and crafting mechanics contribute to its lasting appeal.
- “This game won't end in a few hours because of its good replayability.”
- “Story is good, replayability is 10/10, has some Diablo vibes, great crafting system.”
- “The game is all awesome, but giving the player more opportunities to survive would make it more playable.”
- “The game is all awesome, but giving the player more opportunities to survive would make it more replayable.”
- “I would like a more replayable version.”
- “A way to repair weapons would make the game more replayable.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, describing it as an emotional roller coaster filled with moments of joy, fear, and frustration. Many recount personal experiences that led to tears, particularly when facing loss or challenging situations within the game, highlighting its ability to evoke strong feelings and create a sense of companionship in difficult scenarios.
- “Really like this game, came back after some time and there are new features and an instructor at the start made me feel like I'm not alone in the plague land.”
- “Every accomplishment is well earned... my free time can really be an emotional roller coaster (and yes, I realize I'm being a bit dramatic 😋)”
- “You will rage, you will jump in fear or in cheer, you will want to cry but won't.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is criticized for its lack of clarity and effectiveness, as item drops are only revealed to be linked to character progression much later, and the randomized nature of skill books leads to poor development options, often resulting in players acquiring useless skills.
- “Character development is intricately tied to item drops, revealing their true potential only later in the game.”
- “I appreciate how the game allows for meaningful character development as you progress through the levels.”
- “The depth of character development keeps me engaged and invested in my character's journey.”
- “Item drops are initially tied to character development, but you will not know until much later when you've probably expended them all.”
- “There is a lack of meaningful character development options due to skill books being randomized, with most of them being useless.”
- “The game does not allow for proper character development as you progress through the levels.”