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Happy Souls

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84%Game Brain Score
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84% User Score Based on 50 reviews

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Happy Souls is a single player action game. It was developed by Galactic Geckon and was released on June 19, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

In Happy Souls, a Metroidvania-style action game, explore two distinct worlds filled with intricate puzzles, terrifying traps, and formidable enemies inspired by classic Zelda games. Collect keys to unlock new areas and advance through the game's epic storyline, where you'll face a great dark evil in the depths of hell.

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84%
Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews
gameplay14 positive mentions
  • Charming pixel art style and quirky characters enhance the overall experience.
  • Engaging gameplay with a mix of challenging puzzles and diverse levels keeps players entertained.
  • Catchy soundtrack and vibrant graphics contribute to a joyful and uplifting atmosphere.
  • Combat can feel clunky and unresponsive, leading to frustration during gameplay.
  • Some levels may seem repetitive and lack real complexity, diminishing the overall challenge.
  • The game suffers from a lack of attention to detail, resulting in noticeable errors and flaws.
  • gameplay
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Happy Souls" is characterized by a blend of engaging mechanics, including dodges and attacks, alongside a mix of puzzles and diverse levels that keep players entertained. While many reviews highlight its smooth controls, vibrant graphics, and addictive nature, some opinions suggest that certain aspects of the gameplay may lack depth. Overall, it offers a fun and relaxing experience, enhanced by its charming art style and catchy soundtrack.

    • “Happy Souls is a fun and addictive game with cute graphics, smooth gameplay, and catchy music.”
    • “The gameplay is interesting with many puzzles, enemies, and various locations.”
    • “The artwork is vibrant and captivating, and the gameplay is both challenging and rewarding.”
    • “The gameplay is also not interesting.”
    • “The game cannot be called an arcade, but it has many purely arcade mechanics.”
    • “Quite an entertaining fantasy arcade game that captivates with its graphics and captivates with the simplicity of its gameplay.”
  • graphics
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of "Happy Souls" are characterized by charming pixel art and vibrant colors, which contribute to a unique and uplifting atmosphere. While many players appreciate the cute and engaging visuals, some feel that the graphics could be improved, suggesting a mix of satisfaction and room for enhancement. Overall, the art style complements the smooth gameplay and catchy soundtrack, making for an enjoyable experience.

    • “The pixel art style is charming, and the quirky characters add a unique flavor to the experience.”
    • “With charming characters, vibrant graphics, and uplifting gameplay, it's an instant mood booster.”
    • “The artwork is vibrant and captivating, and the gameplay is both challenging and rewarding.”
    • “Well, soooo, the graphics could have been made at least a little better... yes, it’s not expensive, but still, just to play once and that’s it.”
    • “The already familiar pixel graphics and 2D top view.”
    • “The graphics are cute and vibrant, the gameplay is smooth and responsive, and the soundtrack is upbeat and catchy.”
  • music
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in "Happy Souls" is consistently described as catchy and delightful, enhancing the game's overall atmosphere and complementing its cute graphics and smooth gameplay. While the upbeat soundtrack contributes positively to the experience, some players feel it cannot fully mask moments of boredom within the gameplay. Overall, the music adds a soulful depth to the game, making it enjoyable despite its simplicity.

    • “The soundtrack is delightful and enhances the overall atmosphere.”
    • “Despite its simplicity, Happy Souls has its own depth: beautiful music, soothing graphics, and a soulful atmosphere will make your time with the game truly enjoyable.”
    • “The upbeat music doesn't save you from the feeling that the game has turned into a total bore.”
    • “The soundtrack is catchy and enhances the overall atmosphere.”
    • “The graphics are cute and vibrant, the gameplay is smooth and responsive, and the soundtrack is upbeat and catchy.”
  • story
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is highly praised for its captivating narrative and charming characters, immersing players in an epic quest against a great evil. The storytelling is described as top-notch, enhancing the overall experience as players collect keys to unlock new areas.

    • “The captivating story and charming characters make it unforgettable.”
    • “The storytelling in this game is top-notch.”
    • “Collect keys to unlock new areas and embark on an epic quest to defeat dark evil.”
  • humor
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in "Happy Souls" is widely praised for its quirky charm, seamlessly blending with the game's challenging gameplay and classic Zelda-style puzzles. Players appreciate the delightful characters and the overall comedic tone that enhances the gaming experience.

    • “Happy Souls is a hilarious action metroidvania with classic Zelda-style puzzles!”
    • “The characters are charming, and I love the quirky humor throughout the game.”
    • “Happy Souls is an intriguing blend of humor and challenging gameplay.”
  • atmosphere
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its delightful and catchy soundtrack, which significantly enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the combination of beautiful music and soothing graphics, creating a soulful ambiance that adds depth to the gameplay.

    • “The soundtrack is delightful and enhances the overall atmosphere.”
    • “Despite its simplicity, Happy Souls has its own depth: beautiful music, soothing graphics, and a soulful atmosphere will make your time with the game truly enjoyable.”
    • “The soundtrack is catchy and enhances the overall atmosphere.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its significant replayability, attributed to its moderately complex metroidvania design and appealing visual style. Players find that the engaging mechanics encourage multiple playthroughs.

    • “A moderately complex metroidvania with a beautiful style and huge replayability.”
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Happy Souls is a action game.

Happy Souls is available on PC and Windows.

Happy Souls was released on June 19, 2024.

Happy Souls was developed by Galactic Geckon.

Happy Souls has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay.

Happy Souls is a single player game.

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