Resonance Solstice

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Resonance Solstice is a multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by GAMEDUCHY, LTD and was released on October 29, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Resonance Solstice is a real-time trading RPG blending card battles with train simulation as you drive the Eternal across a post-catastrophe world. Customize your train, forge alliances with diverse companions, and reconnect fractured cities while navigating challenges and pollution zones. Experience a unique journey of survival and strategy on rails.

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Audience ScoreBased on 155 reviews

story11 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

The game features a unique blend of train simulation and trading mechanics, providing a cozy and engaging experience for players who enjoy resource management.
The character designs and music are well-received, adding charm and depth to the overall gameplay experience.
Despite a lengthy tutorial, the game offers a rewarding progression system with generous gacha mechanics, allowing players to earn pulls and upgrades through gameplay.

The tutorial is excessively long and can be overwhelming, preventing players from accessing settings and fully engaging with the game early on.
Combat mechanics are considered basic and unengaging, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game for some players.
The user interface is cluttered and confusing, making navigation difficult and hindering the overall gameplay experience.

story
76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game features a rich world with intriguing lore, but it often becomes dense and chaotic, making it difficult to follow. While some players appreciate the unique premise and character designs, many find the narrative lacks coherence and memorable characters, with excessive dialogue and a slow introduction that detracts from engagement. Overall, the story has potential but requires refinement to enhance clarity and player connection.
- “The story is interesting and I'm looking forward to learning more about the world and the characters in it.”
- “I really love how the developers tell a story.”
- “This game has a good story that is very unique, truly a breath of fresh air compared to most gacha games out there.”
- “The story has world building and lore that is interesting, but it is dense and struggles to be comprehensible at times.”
- “I'm not sure if this is a translation issue or just a general flaw, but the story tends to elaborate on minor details instead of the bigger picture, making it chaotic to follow.”
- “The story is very long, but I still find it lacking somehow at the current patch. I played the Japanese version before, and it started to get interesting after 2-3 patches, so we will have to wait and see.”
gameplay
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a mix of creative train mechanics and typical gacha elements, offering a fun yet somewhat clunky experience. While the train simulation and trading aspects are enjoyable, many players find the forced tutorials lengthy and the overall mechanics confusing, leading to a steep learning curve. Despite its flaws, the game has a solid loop and engaging story, making it worth a try for fans of the genre, particularly those who appreciate train-themed gameplay.
- “The gameplay is really creative and addicting.”
- “I love the story and the game mechanics surrounding the train; it really brings the world together. I love this game and highly recommend it.”
- “The tutorial-story intro is kind of long, but I really enjoy the gameplay after that of upgrading the train, driving it around, and trading with cities.”
- “Really don't get why we still have forced tutorials in 2025. I'm sure anyone that will play this game will understand the mechanics, etc. Having an optional tutorial would be pleasant.”
- “The gameplay is not interesting; it's typical gacha gameplay, but it feels clunky and outdated.”
- “This game will have a long tutorial that will get you to know how this game works since there are many things to do, which I find good because this game's UI doesn't work like any other gacha games out there. While combat gameplay seems easy at first, it can get deep in late-game content, which requires synergy between characters in the team and stage conditions.”
graphics
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting a dated aesthetic reminiscent of PS1-era visuals, while others appreciate the unique art style and character designs. Although the 3D graphics are often described as below average, the overall charm and creativity of the game's visuals, including well-crafted character sprites and animations, contribute positively to the experience. However, technical issues and a lack of graphic options during the tutorial have frustrated some users.
- “The story is decent so far (I'm in chapter 4 now after 10 hours), voice over is high quality and the art style and character designs are very unique.”
- “The CGs, character sprite artwork, and specialized animations are all well made.”
- “I enjoy the aesthetics and general vibe of the setting, and the nautical theme of the monsters, and personally I'm excited to see more of it.”
- “This game is remarkably bad, from the poorly done emulator that tags my Google account as a Samsung S8, to the general poor gameplay and PS1-era graphics.”
- “The 3D world graphics are pretty bad, but they still depict the world that most games in this genre don't.”
- “2017 mobile game graphics (I wonder why).”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received high praise for its quality and variety, featuring a fantastic soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, particularly during train traversal. Composers like Hiroyuki Sawano and Mizuki contribute to a relaxing and immersive atmosphere, making the music one of the standout elements of the game. While players appreciate the chill vibes and integration of music into gameplay, some express a desire for more control over track selection during train rides.
- “The music is also unexpectedly amazing, in my opinion.”
- “The rest of the game is nice and pleasant, the music is relaxing and this is a fresh take on an RPG.”
- “When you roll out in your train and that music kicks in, vibes.”
- “Unfortunately, there are no character ultimate cutscenes like most gacha games have, but the music and train scenarios make up for it; character designs are awesome.”
- “The music and sound design in general, especially for the train driving, is pretty stellar in my opinion.”
- “The train traversal is quite relaxing with calm music playing as scenery passes by; occasionally, you will need to click to gather resources next to the tracks, but apart from that, you can generally just chill.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that grinding in the game can be tedious, particularly with daily commissions and trading, but the inclusion of premium skins and an auto-pickup feature alleviates some of the monotony. While the battle mechanics are considered mediocre, the effective autoplay function allows players to bypass much of the grinding, making it more manageable. Overall, the game offers a classic gacha experience with options for those seeking a challenge.
- “Traveling to every city every day to do daily commissions and trading can be pretty long and tedious compared to other gachas I play.”
- “At low level, you can set the difficulty way above your level for farming stages if you find the game too easy and want a challenge and more rewards.”
- “This battle part of the game is very mediocre or perhaps slightly above average in terms of gameplay, but luckily the autoplay function is actually pretty good, and you can even edit its playstyle to some extent, so you can safely ignore this part of the game as it rarely lasts longer than a minute or so, and only occasionally pops up during trips or story missions or other kinds of material farming.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is highlighted by unique and well-designed characters that avoid sexualization, contributing to a positive aesthetic. However, the lack of ultimate cutscenes and a mediocre story detracts from the overall experience, making it feel less engaging for players not particularly interested in the game's train theme. While the voice acting and art style are praised, the game may not appeal to those seeking deeper character narratives.
- “This is a really nice game; the deck-building elements are lovely, and the character designs are great (not overly sexualized like some other games in a similar genre).”
- “The story is decent so far (I'm in chapter 4 now after 10 hours), the voiceover is high quality, and the art style and character designs are very unique.”
- “Unfortunately, there are no ultimate character cutscenes like most gacha games have, but the music and train scenarios make up for it; the character designs are awesome.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by a funny gacha opening scene that sets a lighthearted tone, engaging players with its comedic elements right from the start.
- “The funny gacha opening scene had me laughing out loud!”
- “The humor in the dialogue is clever and keeps the game entertaining.”
- “I love how the game uses absurd situations to create hilarious moments.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers note that the emphasis on gang and mob side characters over the main playable train staff diminishes the overall replayability, as the narrative feels uneven and less engaging. The inclusion of lengthy monologues from minor villains, despite limited interaction, further detracts from the incentive to replay the game.
- “The gang and mob side characters are given more importance than the entire playable train staff, and the supposed villains deliver lengthy monologues despite only being introduced for a brief moment.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there’s little incentive to replay it, as the story doesn’t change significantly with different choices.”
- “The lack of meaningful side quests and character development makes replaying the game feel tedious and unfulfilling.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users find the game's stability to be acceptable, though some report experiencing bugs, particularly with Chinese fonts affecting the storyline. It may take some time to adjust to the settings, but the gameplay remains enjoyable.
- “It's not bad, but I had to play for more than an hour to get into the settings. I enjoy the gameplay and story, but some storylines get buggy with Chinese fonts.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it frustrating to progress.”
- “I experienced several glitches that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express dissatisfaction with the monetization strategies in games like "Chaos Zero Nightmare" and "Stella Sora," indicating that these practices negatively impact the overall gaming experience.
- “The monetization in this game is so aggressive that it feels like a constant push to spend money.”
- “I can't believe how much they charge for basic features; it ruins the overall experience.”
- “The in-game purchases are overpriced and make it hard to enjoy the game without spending a fortune.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers acknowledge that initial releases often come with optimization issues and bugs, suggesting that developers will need time to address these problems. There is hope that future updates will improve the game's performance and overall experience.
- “While I know initial releases of games are prone to beginner complaints like optimization errors and bugs, the developers simply need to iron out the kinks within the code over time.”
- “While I know initial releases of games are prone to beginner complaints like optimization errors, bugs, etc., the developers simply need to iron out the kinks within the code over time.”
- “Hope the game sees some success, especially after some optimizations.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in Resonance Solstice is characterized by a compelling blend of immersive environments and a challenging combat system that feels both engaging and fair.
- “Resonance Solstice nails that feeling of atmosphere and tough-but-fair combat.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users found the emotional aspect of the game lacking, with one reviewer noting it made them feel drowsy rather than engaged or moved.