Lilly and Sasha: Nexus of Souls
- May 24, 2015
- John Wizard
- 20h median play time
Get on Steam"Lilly and Sasha: Nexus of Souls" is the second game in the series, following "Curse of the Immortals." The story follows Lilly as she attempts to stop Zahhak, who has taken over Sasha's body, from claiming the powers of the Immortals. The game features new puzzles, skills, runes, trinkets, characters, and pets to discover as you continue the journey from the previous game.
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Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a balanced mix of puzzles, combat, and fetch quests, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- The dialogues and character interactions are enjoyable, maintaining the humor and charm from the first game.
- Combat mechanics have improved, allowing for faster battles and more strategic options with party members.
- Progression can be unclear, making it difficult to know where to go next, especially with similar-looking maps.
- Some puzzles are confusing and lack clear instructions, leading to frustration in solving them.
- The game suffers from performance issues, including lag, which can detract from the overall experience.
- story18 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The story in "Lilly and Sasha: Nexus of Souls" continues from its predecessor, "Curse of the Immortals," adopting a more serious tone while focusing primarily on the main plot. While character interactions remain enjoyable, the game features fewer side quests and puzzles, leading to a more linear experience that emphasizes combat over exploration. Despite these changes, the narrative is still engaging, complemented by improved combat mechanics and fitting music.
“The story continues where it left off, with Sasha absent from the party.”
“Good story, nice well-rounded combat system, and the music goes great with the game.”
“Most side quests are gone, and the interactions between characters are mostly limited to the events that transpire.”
“Although it offers a short recap, you'll miss a lot of things that the first game has, whether it's the useless banter between characters or the story itself.”
“The story is entirely plot-based.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The gameplay offers a balanced mix of puzzles, combat, and fetch quests, providing over 20 hours of content. While some quests and puzzles may feel less engaging, the improved combat mechanics and stronger enemies enhance the overall experience, though understanding the mechanics can be challenging without prior knowledge.
“The gameplay is more balanced between puzzles, combat, and fetch quests.”
“There is well over 20 hours of gameplay.”
“It becomes almost impossible to figure out the whole mechanic unless you know it beforehand.”
“A little downgrade in terms of quests and puzzles is compensated with better combat mechanics and stronger enemies.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics initially impress with a reworked combat visual style, especially for players transitioning from the first game; however, this appeal tends to diminish over time as gameplay progresses.
“The visuals are stunning and truly immersive, making every moment in the game feel alive.”
“The reworked combat visuals are a significant improvement, adding depth and excitement to the gameplay.”
“The graphics are impressive, creating a vibrant and engaging world that draws you in.”
“It might look appealing at first after coming from the first game due to the rework in the combat visuals, although it will soon lose its charm after you play the game for a while.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game retains the charm of its predecessor, providing enjoyable moments despite the characters' limited development and primarily quest-focused interactions.
“Thankfully, the humor that made the first game such a pleasure to play is back in this one as well.”
“The characters' backgrounds are never explored beyond simple introductions, and they are used mostly for quest-related discussions and occasional humor.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-received, complementing the overall experience and enhancing the storytelling and gameplay elements. Players appreciate how it fits seamlessly with the game's atmosphere and contributes to the enjoyment of the larger world and puzzles.
“You'll love the dialogues (as always), the bigger world, the music, and the puzzles.”
“Good story, nice well-rounded combat system, and the music goes great with the game.”
