Save Our Souls - Episode I | Game Brain

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Save Our Souls - Episode I is a single player casual shooter game. It was developed by Relentless Game Studios and was released on March 12, 2017. It received negative reviews from players.

Save Our Souls is a story driven third person action packed shooter game that takes place in a post apocalyptic future.

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Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

story6 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game has nice graphics and well-modeled characters, showcasing potential in its visual design.
The story has interesting elements and could be developed further in future episodes.
There is a sense of admiration for the developer's effort, as it is a one-man project with ambitious goals.

The game is plagued with bugs, glitches, and unfinished elements, making it feel incomplete and unpolished.
Gameplay mechanics are confusing, with unclear objectives and poor feedback on player actions, leading to frustration.
Performance issues, including long loading times and low frame rates, hinder the overall gaming experience.

story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it interesting and full of potential, while others criticize it as poorly executed and lacking coherence. Many users express hope for future development, suggesting that the narrative could improve with additional content, despite the game's current unfinished state. Overall, while there are glimpses of a compelling story, the execution and clarity are often seen as inadequate, leaving players wanting more.
- “The graphics are nice, music fits, and the story is very interesting and could be cooler if told over more episodes. Also, the developer has worked on it for some time, so I hope he keeps the faith and works on more content.”
- “Good plot, the storyline is clear.”
- “I've not played much due to it crashing on me before the latest update, but since the update I've discovered a game with a good story and some really good ideas.”
- “The environment is unfinished, the character models are unfinished, the animation is unfinished, the sound effects are stock sounds. What little story is there makes no sense, and the voice acting sounds like it was done over cheap PC headsets... literally nothing about this game is actually finished.”
- “It feels very generic, with a poor plot. I suppose they planned to develop the plot in the other episodes, but it looks like those will never come.”
- “You need to get the story right.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally well-received, with players appreciating its potential and enjoyment despite the presence of bugs and limitations, as the game is still in its early stages. Many users express optimism for future improvements, highlighting that the engaging story and gameplay experience outweigh current issues. Overall, while there is room for enhancement, players are finding enjoyment in the gameplay.
- “There is a lot of potential in this game; despite many bad reviews, I still wanted to check it out and I love the gameplay and story.”
- “You can still enjoy the gameplay and story.”
- “As for gameplay, you can fix bugs in the future; currently limited but still enjoying the gameplay.”
- “However, the game is still in an early stage; there's a lot of space for improvement on the story, and the gameplay is just fine.”
- “As for gameplay, you can fix bugs in the future; currently, it's limited but I'm still enjoying the gameplay.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous bugs, glitches, and poor optimization leading to a frustrating experience. Issues such as broken animations, cutscenes, and inconsistent mechanics detract from the overall quality, although some players remain forgiving if the gameplay and story are engaging.
- “Bugs and glitches all over the place, constantly threatening to tear apart the low-quality assets.”
- “Broken animations, broken cutscenes, death glitches, and a nonsensical ammo counter that reads 'infinite' for one weapon and not the other when they both function exactly the same.”
- “Well, here's a list: poor optimization, poor performance, bugs, glitches.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with some users noting significant improvements in performance and loading times, while others continue to experience low frame rates, bugs, and glitches. There is a clear consensus that further enhancements are necessary to achieve a smoother gaming experience.
- “I stand by the original review; however, I would like to point out that, on my system at least, optimization and loading times have again been greatly reduced.”
- “Animation work, audio mixing, smoother transitions, optimization, quality assurance; 'Save Our Souls' needs all of the above and then some.”
- “The animation work, audio mixing, smoother transitions, optimization, and quality assurance all need significant improvement; 'Save Our Souls' requires all of the above and then some.”
- “You guys really need to improve the gaming performance; the FPS is very low when rushing.”
- “Well, here's a list: poor optimization, poor performance, bugs, and glitches.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally praised for their quality, with well-modeled characters and appealing scenes. Players appreciate the visuals, noting that they enhance the overall experience, although some feel the story could be further developed in future content.
- “The graphics are nice, the music fits, and the story is very interesting. It could be even cooler if told over more episodes. The developer has worked on it for some time, so I hope they keep the faith and work on more content.”
- “Nice graphics! I like the modeling of the main characters, and the scenes in the game are pretty good.”
- “This game's visuals are very good, and the story seems to have potential, but I haven't even been able to get that far yet.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is well-received, complementing the overall experience and enhancing the storytelling. Players appreciate its fitting nature, suggesting that it contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “The graphics are nice, the music fits perfectly, and the story is very interesting. It could be even cooler if told over more episodes. I hope the developer keeps the faith and works on more content.”