Sole Saga
- April 28, 2023
- Dev it With Cat
- 3h median play time
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Get on itch.io Store"Sole Saga" is a 2D, pixel art metroidvania game where you play as a cat-like creature exploring a vast, interconnected world. Gain new abilities to access previously unreachable areas, defeat challenging bosses, and uncover the mysteries of this ancient civilization. With smooth movement and combat, as well as a unique art style, "Sole Saga" offers a fresh take on the metroidvania genre.
Reviews
- The game features simple yet appealing graphics and a cute art style that enhances the overall experience.
- Unique mechanics and fast-paced gameplay set it apart from other games in the genre, providing enjoyable boss fights and character diversity.
- Recent updates have improved controls and progression, making the game more accessible and fun to play.
- The game suffers from balancing issues, with a grindy progression system that can feel tedious and unrewarding.
- Many weapons lack playability and effectiveness, leading to frustration during gameplay, especially with the aiming mechanics.
- There is a lack of content and variety, making the gameplay feel repetitive and less engaging over time.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple graphics paired with unique mechanics that distinguish it from other vs-clones, offering a fun experience once players grasp the mechanics. While some users initially found the gameplay boring and clunky, recent updates have improved the experience by enhancing movement and aiming, resulting in a more engaging and streamlined feel. Overall, the game has received positive ratings for both keyboard and controller gameplay.
“Unique mechanics that separate this game from other vs-clones.”
“After understanding the mechanics of the game, it's really fun and the graphics are great!”
“They have added aiming while running in the game and made strafing the summoning movement, which has both sped up gameplay and improved the overall feel.”
“2) horrible gameplay.”
“(old) Progression: gold spawns were too little and exp spawns were too little. There's simply no point in having the most boring gameplay at the start.”
“Vs-like game with the addition of familiar mechanics such as dodge roll, secret weapons, and spells beside weapon and relic slots.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their high quality, featuring a cute and colorful art style that enhances the gameplay experience. Users appreciate the detailed visuals and express a desire for additional character skins. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's fun and engaging atmosphere.
“Graphics are top notch, would love alternative skins for characters in the future!”
“A fun survivor-like game with a cute, but detailed and enjoyable art style.”
“Beautiful graphics and good background sound.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally appreciated for its quality and connection to the characters, but many users criticize the short loops, leading to repetitive listening of the same few seconds.
“I love the music and characters.”
“The music really enhances the overall experience of the game.”
“The soundtrack is catchy and keeps me engaged throughout the gameplay.”
“Music loops too short, listening to the same few seconds of music over and over.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is generally praised, with users noting good performance and appealing art design.
“The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth performance even on lower-end systems.”
“I love how the developers have fine-tuned the game for better performance without sacrificing visual quality.”
“The game runs flawlessly, showcasing excellent optimization that enhances the overall experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players feel that the grinding aspect of the game becomes excessive and tedious very quickly, detracting from the overall experience.
“The game becomes excessively grindy far too quickly.”
“Grinding feels like a chore rather than an engaging part of the gameplay.”
“I found myself stuck in a repetitive grind that took away from the overall enjoyment.”
