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Soda Crisis

If you’re a fan of puzzle platform shooters, you can’t go wrong with Soda Crisis. The game simply does everything wonderfully. From the atmosphere, to the visuals, to the fast-paced and varied gameplay, you can tell Soda Crisis was made with passion, and I expect that same passion to be reflected by the game’s player base.
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90%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
story, grinding
98% User Score Based on 183 reviews
Critic Score 75%Based on 5 reviews

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Soda Crisis is a single player platformer game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Team Soda and was released on May 23, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Soda Crisis" is a fast-paced side-scrolling shooter game where you play as a mysterious character with advanced gear and combat skills. Your mission is to explore a futuristic world, discover secrets behind the danger, and save Earth from cola-thirsty desperadoes and giant space battleships. Equipped with weapons, defensive equipment, and smooth moves, players must sprint, climb, shoot, dodge, and jump through bullet rain to defeat enemies.

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98%
Audience ScoreBased on 183 reviews
gameplay23 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • Fast-paced gameplay with smooth controls and a variety of customization options for weapons and abilities.
  • Beautiful graphics and engaging level design that keeps the experience fresh and enjoyable.
  • Short but fun, with a good balance of challenge and accessibility, making it easy to pick up and play.
  • The game is relatively short, with a playtime of around 4 to 6 hours, which may leave some players wanting more content.
  • Some players have reported issues with the autosave feature, leading to lost progress and frustration.
  • While the gameplay is fun, it can become repetitive over time due to the similar structure of levels and challenges.
  • gameplay
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is widely praised for its engaging design, fast-paced action, and variety of mechanics that are introduced progressively, making it accessible and enjoyable. Players appreciate the stunning graphics, smooth controls, and the addictive nature of the gameplay loop, which features diverse challenges and customization options. Overall, the game is described as a polished and fun experience that successfully blends elements of classic and modern gaming.

    • “Its engaging design and captivating gameplay elements remind me of the best aspects of both old and modern gaming experiences.”
    • “The world design looks gorgeous, the gameplay is smooth, and the music is enjoyable.”
    • “Stunning game in every respect; very instinctive movement and fast, momentum and reflex-based gameplay.”
    • “While I understand that it's there to test the player's reaction speed and game mechanics, I also think a lot of that section is more in the line of unexpected unpleasant surprises.”
    • “I'd also like to see the wall sticking as optional as that is the one mechanic I found frustrating in the game - everything else feels great, and other platformers could learn a lot from it.”
    • “Short gameplay length (roughly 3 hours for 1 full run)”
  • graphics
    29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising the vibrant art style, charming character designs, and impressive visual effects that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the clean and polished visuals, which complement the fast-paced gameplay and dynamic action. Overall, the graphics are described as beautiful and engaging, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “The graphics and music are top notch and the gameplay is refreshing along with different challenges to keep you hooked!”
    • “Amazing side scroller with very charming graphics and a surprising number of weapons, upgrades, and game mechanics.”
    • “The whole universe is great, graphics are absolutely gorgeous (those particle effects oooooh !!), sound design is really good, the gameplay is tight, fast, responsive, fun and enjoyable.”
    • “The graphics are underwhelming and lack detail.”
    • “The character designs feel outdated and uninspired.”
    • “The environments are bland and fail to create an immersive experience.”
  • music
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for being catchy, enjoyable, and well-suited to the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience without being distracting. Reviewers highlight the high-quality soundtrack and sound design, noting that it complements the game's fast-paced action and dynamic world design. While some find it not particularly memorable, the consensus is that the music significantly contributes to the game's appeal.

    • “The soundtrack is great, but never distracts you from the fast-paced action.”
    • “The world design looks gorgeous, the gameplay is smooth, and the music is enjoyable.”
    • “The design of this game is super high-quality and that includes the music and sound effects!”
    • “Music is pretty catchy!”
    • “Solid music.”
  • story
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is described as short and quirky, lasting around two hours, which some players find enjoyable but wish were longer. While the narrative is minimal with limited cut scenes, it effectively complements the gameplay, which is the main highlight of the experience.

    • “Also love the story premise.”
    • “The story is short and bonkers, which is perfect for a side scroller.”
    • “The game is based around a story and will last around 2 hours.”
    • “There is not much storytelling or cut scenes (there is a bit!), but the gameplay (and the price) is where this game actually shines!”
    • “Wacky story?”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization is generally well-received, with smooth performance on mid-range hardware like the 1660 Super at 1080p. However, some users report frame rate drops during intense scenes with many particles, suggesting that while it supports full controller functionality, there may be underlying optimization issues.

    • “ Recommend and deck performance is amazing!”
    • “Runs smoothly (1660 Super @ 1080p)”
    • “It is definitely optimized for full controller support; the only issue is the frame rate drops a bit when there are a lot of particles on the screen.”
    • “I tested it on another PC with the same results, so the game is poorly optimized or is doing something in the background.”
    • “It is definitely optimized for full controller support; the only issue is that the frame rate drops a bit when there are a lot of particles on the screen.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers strong replayability through its built-in speedrun timer and the opportunity to experiment with various builds after completion. Its balanced difficulty and optimal length further enhance the incentive to replay, making it an engaging experience even for those who finish it quickly.

    • “The game has a built-in speedrun timer, which enhances its replayability.”
    • “Even though the game is short, there's significant replayability through experimenting with different builds, as it offers a variety of options after completion.”
    • “The difficulty is challenging without being frustrating, and the length is just right to encourage replayability.”
    • “Even if the game is short, there's some replayability in terms of experimenting with different builds, because the game gives you a lot of them after you've completed it.”
    • “The difficulty is challenging without being completely frustrating, and the length is just right to encourage replayability.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by amusing cameos, entertaining side missions, and cleverly hidden items, which effectively lighten the overall gameplay experience.

    • “The game is filled with funny cameos, side missions, and hidden items that help break up the action.”
    • “The humor is spot-on, making even the most intense moments light-hearted and enjoyable.”
    • “I love how the witty dialogue and quirky characters keep me laughing throughout the game.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    While the gameplay and visuals are praised, there is no specific mention of character development in the reviews, suggesting it may not be a focal point of the game.

    • “The character development is incredibly deep, allowing players to truly connect with their heroes and villains.”
    • “I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, making each decision feel impactful and meaningful.”
    • “The backstories and personal growth of each character add layers to the gameplay, making it a rich and immersive experience.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment to unlock all mods, with some suggesting it feels like a second job.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “It's a bit grindy if you want to get all the mods.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of Soda Crisis is characterized by a vibrant and immersive environment, enhanced by dynamic visuals and fast-paced gameplay, reflecting the developers' passion for the game. Players can expect this enthusiasm to resonate within the community as well.

    • “From the atmosphere to the visuals, to the fast-paced and varied gameplay, you can tell Soda Crisis was made with passion, and I expect that same passion to be reflected by the game’s player base.”
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Soda Crisis is a platformer game with science fiction theme.

Soda Crisis is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 5 hours playing Soda Crisis.

Soda Crisis was released on May 23, 2022.

Soda Crisis was developed by Team Soda.

Soda Crisis has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Soda Crisis is a single player game.

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