Selfloss

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"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."

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 92 reviews

story31 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Selfloss features stunning visuals and a hauntingly beautiful soundtrack that create an immersive atmosphere, enhancing the emotional depth of the story.
The game offers a unique narrative that blends Slavic mythology with themes of healing and loss, providing a deeply moving experience that resonates with players.
Exploration and puzzle-solving are well-designed, allowing players to uncover lore and secrets in a captivating open-world environment.

The game suffers from slow movement and pacing, which can make exploration feel tedious and prolong the overall experience unnecessarily.
Combat mechanics are clunky and unresponsive, leading to frustrating encounters, particularly with bosses, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
There are several bugs and technical issues, including camera problems and environmental collisions, that can disrupt gameplay and immersion.

story
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
36%
7%
The game's story is widely praised for its intricate blend of Slavic mythology, emotional depth, and personal themes, particularly through the character Kazimir's quest for healing. While some players find the pacing slow or the backstory lacking, many appreciate the beautiful visuals and haunting music that enhance the narrative experience. Overall, the story is considered a significant highlight, drawing players into a richly crafted universe filled with lore and emotional resonance.
- “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 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.”
- “Boring story.”
- “☐ no story”
- “I can't understand those who criticize the lack of a backstory for the main character or those who complain about the game's slow pace.”
atmosphere
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
79%
13%
8%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its stunning visuals, haunting soundtrack, and immersive world, creating a captivating and meditative experience. Reviewers highlight the masterful balance between pacing and atmosphere, making it an emotionally engaging adventure. While some mention minor issues with movement and combat, the overall consensus is that the atmosphere is a standout feature that draws players in.
- “The game’s atmosphere is stunning, with its visually striking world and hauntingly beautiful soundtrack, which together create an immersive and meditative experience.”
- “This game captures you with its stunning visuals and atmospheric world.”
- “It feels like one of the hardest things for game developers is to nail the atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere draws you in completely, and the game gets progressively more captivating as you approach the powerful conclusion.”
- “The visuals, sound, and overall atmosphere is everything I wanted.”
music
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
20%
9%
The music in the game is widely praised for its haunting beauty and ability to enhance the emotional depth of the story, creating an immersive atmosphere that complements the stunning visuals. While some reviewers noted that the soundtrack may not be the absolute best, it is still considered a highlight, with many expressing a desire to purchase the OST. Overall, the combination of music and art effectively draws players into the game's world, although abrupt cutscenes can disrupt the experience.
- “The soundtrack amplifies these emotions beautifully, becoming an inseparable part of the experience.”
- “The game’s atmosphere is stunning, with its visually striking world and hauntingly beautiful soundtrack, which together create an immersive and meditative experience.”
- “Right from the start, I could feel the old man's inner pain and a sense of lingering sadness amplified by the soundtrack.”
- “The music is another highlight—hauntingly beautiful and perfectly suited to the emotional story.”
- “Last little curio: the music you hear in the trailer video, the singing is in Danish.”
gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
77%
10%
The gameplay is praised for its diverse mechanics and engaging narrative, particularly highlighted during the final confrontation, which effectively utilizes all learned skills. However, some players noted issues with camera angles, clunky combat mechanics, and basic puzzles, suggesting that while the experience is enjoyable, it has rough edges and could benefit from further refinement. Overall, the game offers a solid experience that balances exploration and puzzle-solving, though it may feel simplistic to some.
- “The final confrontation with the lich stood out for requiring you to utilize every mechanic you had learned throughout the game—a brilliant culmination of the adventure.”
- “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 only downside of this game is its camera angles and sometimes gameplay mechanics (but they've changed some things since release that I noticed) though, if you can get over that.”
- “It's not particularly difficult, but serves to introduce an element of stress to the puzzle solving and exploration, but when the same combat mechanics are applied to bosses it feels clunky.”
- “The gameplay is just dull, the puzzles are really basic and the controls are tedious and clunky.”
graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
90%
10%
The graphics in the game are consistently praised for their stunning beauty and ability to enhance the storytelling experience, creating a captivating atmosphere. Players appreciate the combination of gorgeous visuals and evocative music, which together immerse them in the game's emotional depth. Overall, the art style and sound design are highlighted as standout features that elevate the gameplay.
- “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.”
- “It's tone and atmosphere is top notch and visuals are absolutely gorgeous.”
emotional
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
89%
11%
"Selfloss" is praised for its deeply emotional journey, combining beautiful visuals and haunting music to create a powerful experience that resonates with players long after completion. Despite some criticism regarding the story's engagement, the game is recommended for those who appreciate story-rich narratives and emotional depth, making it a standout title from a small development team. Overall, it offers a heartfelt adventure that balances relaxation with emotional intensity.
- “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.”
- “The music is another highlight—hauntingly beautiful and perfectly suited to the emotional story.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unengaging, with basic puzzles that lack challenge and clunky controls that hinder gameplay. The slow movement and execution further contribute to a dull experience, making grinding feel like a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.
- “The gameplay is just dull; the puzzles are really basic, and the controls are tedious and clunky.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The puzzles are generally very easy but can be tedious to execute, again because you move so slowly and handle so badly.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its strong optimization, featuring excellent performance and quick loading times, indicating a well-executed technical foundation.
- “What's also good is the performance and loading times; on a technical level, it works very well.”