Soldat 2
- September 21, 2020
- Transhuman Design
- 59h median play time
Get on Steam"Soldat 2 is a 2.5D online multiplayer shooter, reviving the classic experience of its predecessor with physics-based movement and violence. The game offers ranked multiplayer, new weapons, maps, and modes, as well as customizations, a built-in editor, and single-player bots. Developed in partnership with the community, Soldat 2 brings exciting improvements while maintaining its iconic style."
Reviews
- The game retains the iconic movement and gameplay mechanics of the original Soldat, with new features that enhance the experience.
- The graphics and animations have been significantly improved, making the game visually appealing while maintaining its chaotic charm.
- The community is passionate and supportive, with opportunities for players to contribute feedback and suggestions for future updates.
- The game has been officially abandoned by the developer, leading to a lack of updates and a dwindling player base.
- There are significant issues with server population, making it difficult to find matches and enjoy the game fully.
- The game suffers from bugs and poor optimization, affecting gameplay experience and hit registration.
- gameplay23 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its excellent mechanics, combining iconic movement from the classic title with new features like downward rolls and front-flips, resulting in fast-paced and fun action. While it retains the essence of the original game, players appreciate the evolution in movement mechanics and weapon variety, making it both familiar and fresh. Overall, the gameplay is described as hectic, engaging, and visually appealing, offering hours of enjoyable play.
“The iconic movement from the classic title is spot on, and the new mechanics like downward rolls, front-flips, and 360° superman maneuvers are awesome.”
“What makes the game great is the movement mechanics, which are super fun.”
“The gameplay is absolutely fantastic.”
“It takes some time to get used to Soldat 2 if you are coming from the original Soldat, and I still miss some old unrealistic gameplay.”
“The biggest difference is the moving mechanics and the new weapons.”
“It won't change anything gameplay/development-wise, but 'EA' is the tag to avoid for most of us.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics in Soldat II have received mixed reviews, with many praising the upgraded visuals and fluid animations compared to the original, while others criticize the new aesthetic as a departure from the beloved pixel art style. Overall, the game offers improved detail and modern features, but some players feel it lacks the charm of its predecessor. Additionally, it runs well on older machines when settings are adjusted, making it accessible to a wider audience.
“The balance is tight, with every weapon feeling viable, and the visuals are a nice upgrade from the classic version.”
“If you liked Soldat 1, you will love Soldat II; the graphics are so much better and have way more fluid animations.”
“The graphics are better and have more detail; sound and effects are still very satisfying, just like the gunplay.”
“Don't worry, psyanara, the graphics are shit here too.”
“It's hard to understand why this version was made, it offers 'better' graphics than old Soldat.”
“Soldat had awesome pixel graphics and you make a sh** candy something graphics like in any other sh** games like League of Legends or Paladins, Valorant etc. stupid times of create any crap to make any money.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while some players find the original soundtrack engaging and immersive, evoking strong emotions and enhancing the gameplay experience, others feel it could benefit from more variety and a heavier metal influence to match the game's chaotic atmosphere. Overall, the soundtrack is appreciated for its ability to elevate the gaming experience, especially in intense moments.
“Started the match for the first time, and the old music track cover kicks in... I forgot about the money I spent in that moment.”
“This OST is catjam!”
“Put some doom, dusk, quake, and metal songs to play, and the entire world seems to disappear; there's only metal, blood, and adrenaline.”
“Started the match for the first time, and the old music track cover kicks in... I forgot about the money I spent exactly in this moment.”
“Could maybe use some more variety in weapons, music, etc., but again, it's early access.”
“- Annoying music”
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is largely viewed as lacking, with some users expressing a desire for an expanded narrative or a dedicated story mode to enhance the gameplay experience.
“I would love to see the tutorial expanded: create missions (a story mode) to play through.”
“✅ no story”
“🔲 bad story”
“I would love to see the tutorial expanded out: create missions (a story mode) to play through.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game suffers from poor optimization, struggling to run smoothly even on capable hardware, and lacks necessary updates to address performance issues. Users have noted that both the network code and overall performance require significant improvements, making it difficult to recommend the game.
“I'm no game development expert, but the way I see it, this is the sort of game that you would expect not to require a cutting-edge gaming machine to run smoothly.”
“The lack of updates, poor optimization, and complete absence of any progression system make it impossible to recommend.”
“Network code could use some improvements, as well as general performance.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding in the game to be tedious, particularly noting the repetitive setup required. However, some users feel that it is less grind-heavy compared to similar games, such as ijji's Gunster.
“Setting them up every time is tedious.”
“There is a lot of grinding involved.”
“For those who played ijji's Gunster, you might think that this is a less grindy version of the game, and you'd be right.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a mixed bag; while some users report significant bugs and issues that detract from the experience, others note that it is still in early access and only has minor glitches that are expected to be addressed in future updates. Overall, there is a consensus that improvements are needed, particularly in map design.
“Buggy and already a dead game; a shame to the memory of the original game.”
“There are a few glitches and things that need to be ironed out in the map design, but I'm sure that'll get worked on.”
“Still in early access, so there are a few glitches here and there, but nothing serious.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as dynamic and engaging, contributing to an overall entertaining experience, particularly in the context of its 2D shooter mechanics. Users find it consistently amusing and enjoyable.
“It's a very dynamic and funny 2D shooter.”
“This is very funny to me.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users highlight a strong sense of replayability, indicating that the game offers engaging content that encourages multiple playthroughs.
“The game offers incredible replayability with multiple endings and diverse character choices.”
“I love how each playthrough feels unique, thanks to the different paths and strategies available.”
“The replayability factor is off the charts; I keep discovering new content every time I play!”
“The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play through it again.”
“The limited variety in gameplay mechanics severely hampers replayability.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers express a sense of heartbreak over the game's potential being squandered, highlighting a deep emotional investment that ultimately leads to disappointment.
“It's heartbreaking to see a game with so much promise just fade away like this.”
