Sol Divide

31%
Game Brain Score Based on 11 reviews
  • graphics
  • stability
  • music
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Sol Divide delivers players with the action they are looking for and a story that places them right in the heat of the battle in this fantasy-based shooter. With 3 characters to choose from, players will battle their way through various levels in order to beat the evil Iftar who holds the magical sword Sol Divide. With a combination of magic and hand to hand combat, you will be able to defeat Ifta…

  • PC
  • Play​Station
  • Sega Saturn
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

31%
Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews
stability3 negative mentions
  • Nostalgic experience that brings back fond memories from childhood.
  • Unique and detailed visuals with a somewhat decent orchestral score.
  • Gameplay is fun and controls well, maintaining the feel of the original PS1 release.
  • Lacks local co-op support despite prompting for a second player, which is a significant oversight.
  • Broken achievements and no save feature make it difficult to fully enjoy or complete the game.
  • Experiences frame freezes during intense moments, and the overall port quality is considered poor compared to the original.
  • graphics5 mentions

    The graphics are praised for their cool aesthetic and unique, detailed visuals that enhance the overall experience, particularly in full screen. However, users noted that sound and graphics options are limited to the boot-up menu, which may restrict customization.

    • “The visuals did look nice in full screen.”
    • “Neat mix of shooting and slashing, varied arsenal of useful spells, unique and detailed visuals.”
    • “Cool aesthetic.”
    • “Sound and graphics options are only available in the boot-up menu.”
    • “The graphics style is lacking and feels outdated.”
    • “The unique and detailed visuals are overshadowed by technical issues.”
  • stability1 mentions

    The game experiences stability issues, particularly with frame freezes during critical moments such as boss fights and when rendering multiple enemies, especially in the PSX port.

    • “The game suffers from frame freezes at certain points, especially during boss fights and when rendering a large number of enemies.”
    • “There are significant stability issues that disrupt gameplay, particularly during intense moments.”
    • “I experienced frequent crashes and lag, making it difficult to enjoy the game.”
  • music1 mentions

    The music and sound effects in the game are generally well-received, enhancing the overall atmosphere and immersion. Players appreciate the quality and fittingness of the audio elements, which contribute positively to the gaming experience.

    • “The sound effects and music create an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall gaming experience.”
    • “The soundtrack is incredibly well-composed, perfectly matching the game's tone and elevating the emotional impact.”
    • “The music is catchy and memorable, making it a joy to listen to even outside of gameplay.”
    • “The sound effects and music are repetitive and lack variety, making the gameplay feel monotonous.”
    • “The music doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “The soundtrack is forgettable and fails to enhance the emotional impact of key moments in the game.”
  • story1 mentions

    The reviews indicate that the game lacks a substantial or engaging narrative, with many users noting the absence of a coherent or meaningful story.

    • “There is no actual story to speak of.”
    • “The narrative feels disjointed and lacks coherence.”
    • “I found the plot to be incredibly shallow and unengaging.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game suffers from low replayability due to its boring and sloppy gameplay, a short duration, and a lack of additional content or exploration options. Multiplayer features may simplify the experience further, diminishing the incentive to replay. Overall, players find little motivation to return after completing the game.

    • “Boring and sloppy gameplay; multiplayer makes it too easy.”
    • “Ridiculously short with very little replay value and no extras to explore.”
  • gameplay1 mentions

    The gameplay has been criticized for being boring and poorly executed, with multiplayer options diminishing the challenge. Additionally, players find the experience to be excessively short, lacking in replay value and exploration opportunities.

    • “Boring and sloppy gameplay.”
    • “Multiplayer makes it too easy.”
    • “Ridiculously short with very little replay value and no extras to explore.”
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Critic Reviews

47% average critic score

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