Selfloss
- September 5, 2024
- Goodwin Games
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Get on Epic Games Store"Selfloss is a Fantasy RPG that can be played solo or cooperatively with two players. The game is set in a beautiful Slavic-inspired world, where you play as the old healer Kazimir on a journey to cure his soul wound and the Miasma afflicting the world. Use Kazimir's magic staff to fight enemies, solve puzzles, and explore the world by foot or boat."
Reviews
- Selfloss features stunning visuals and a hauntingly beautiful soundtrack that create an immersive atmosphere.
- The story is deeply emotional, blending Slavic mythology with themes of healing and loss, making it a captivating experience.
- The puzzles are well-designed and engaging, providing a thoughtful challenge that complements the exploration of the game's lore.
- The game suffers from various bugs and glitches, including issues with environment collision and controls that can disrupt gameplay.
- Combat mechanics, especially against bosses, feel clunky and unrefined, leading to frustrating moments during battles.
- The pacing can be slow, which may test the patience of players looking for a more action-oriented experience.
- story17 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 24 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The story is a beautifully crafted blend of Slavic mythology, exploring themes of healing and loss, which resonates deeply with players. While some find it engaging and emotionally rich, others describe it as boring or basic. Overall, the narrative is praised for its depth, intriguing characters like Kazimir, and the significant impact of player choices, making it a compelling experience for those who appreciate story-driven games.
“Its story is beautifully crafted, blending Slavic mythology with themes of healing and loss.”
“The story goes deeper than I originally thought, and your actions have a greater significance than you initially realized.”
“Boring story.”
“The story goes deeper than I originally thought and your actions have a greater significance than you originally thought.”
“With each step in this strange world, I found myself more and more drawn into Kazimir’s story, feeling his quest for healing as something deeply personal.”
- atmosphere15 mentions
- 73 % positive mentions
- 7 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its stunning visuals and haunting soundtrack, creating an immersive and meditative experience. Reviewers highlight the emotional depth and dark themes, making it a captivating environment that enhances gameplay, particularly in its puzzle elements. Overall, the atmosphere is described as a standout feature that draws players in and enriches their experience.
“The game’s atmosphere is stunning, with its visually striking world and hauntingly beautiful soundtrack, which together create an immersive and meditative experience.”
“An immersive, heartfelt game that immediately drew me in; the sombre atmosphere, the sailing, the camera adjusting the view, zooming in and out, the music, the beautifully crafted environments - it's very obvious that this is a work of passion.”
“You can get immersed in the game easily due to the atmosphere.”
“It feels like one of the hardest things for game developers is to nail the atmosphere.”
“Atmosphere is immersive; the visual style and music/sounds are good.”
“The puzzle aspect of the game is not too challenging, which goes well with the calm atmosphere.”
- music10 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its haunting beauty and ability to enhance the immersive atmosphere, complementing the visually striking world. Reviewers note that the soundtrack effectively evokes emotions, contributing to a meditative experience that draws players into the narrative and environment. Overall, the combination of captivating music and art creates a heartfelt and engaging experience.
“The game’s atmosphere is stunning, with its visually striking world and hauntingly beautiful soundtrack, which together create an immersive and meditative experience.”
“The music is wonderful and the art is captivating.”
“Right from the start, I could feel the old man's inner pain and a sense of lingering sadness amplified by the soundtrack.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in "selfloss" are widely praised for their stunning visuals and atmospheric design, which enhance the emotional depth of the story. Players appreciate the beautiful art style and effective sound design, creating an immersive experience that captivates throughout the game. Overall, the combination of great visuals and music significantly contributes to the game's appeal.
“The game offers a visually stunning experience, with beautiful graphics and good sound design that perfectly set the mood.”
“This game captures you with its stunning visuals and atmospheric world.”
“The art style welcomes you nicely while the music flows, lifting you up into this fantastic world.”
- emotional7 mentions
- 86 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
Selfloss is praised for its deeply emotional experience, combining a relaxing atmosphere with powerful storytelling and beautiful visuals. Reviewers highlight its immersive and heartfelt nature, noting the game's ability to resonate long after play, making it a must-try for fans of emotionally charged narratives. Overall, it is recommended for those who appreciate games with dark themes and emotional depth.
“Selfloss is an absolute gem of an adventure game that delivers a deeply emotional experience.”
“The developers have done a great job in creating a relaxing, yet emotionally powerful experience that resonates long after playing.”
“An immersive, heartfelt game that immediately drew me in; the sombre atmosphere, the sailing, the camera adjusting the view, zooming in and out, the music, the beautifully crafted environments - it's very obvious that this is a work of passion.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally solid, featuring intuitive puzzle and combat mechanics that enhance exploration without overwhelming players. While it introduces some stress during puzzle-solving, the combat can feel clunky, especially against bosses, and there are minor bugs and rough edges that need addressing. Overall, the experience is enjoyable and worth playing, with a few mechanics that could benefit from refinement.
“Gameplay is quite solid and it makes good use of the abilities it gives you.”
“A beautiful and handcrafted experience with intuitive puzzle and combat mechanics.”
“The game doesn’t overwhelm you with mechanics but rather lets you enjoy the exploration, which I really appreciated.”
“It's not particularly difficult, but it introduces an element of stress to the puzzle solving and exploration. However, when the same combat mechanics are applied to bosses, it feels clunky.”
“A few mechanics need tweaking, and certain game aspects need a rework.”
“On the gameplay itself, there are rough edges and small bugs present so far, but the whole game is 100% worth playing.”
