Soul Catcher

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Soul Catcher is a single player action game. It was developed by JDWasabi and was released on October 2, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

story2 positive mentions

graphics4 negative mentions

The game features a unique unsettling folklore-themed story with multiple characters and endings, providing a compelling narrative experience.
Despite its low-resolution graphics, the game has a charming retro aesthetic and a fantastic soundtrack that enhances the atmosphere.
The puzzles, while challenging, offer a rewarding experience when solved, making it a satisfying game for those who enjoy indie horror.

The visuals are severely limited and considered unattractive, leading to a poor first impression and overall aesthetic experience.
Gameplay can be repetitive and lacks variety, with some puzzles feeling unoriginal and frustratingly difficult without proper ramp-up.
The game has struggled to attract players, peaking at only a few concurrent users, indicating a lack of appeal even when offered for free.

graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for their low resolution and poor pixel art, which many reviewers describe as "godawful." While some appreciate the retro aesthetic reminiscent of Atari and C64 games, the overall consensus is that the visuals detract from the experience, overshadowed by the game's repetitive gameplay and technical shortcomings. Despite this, a few players argue that compelling storytelling can still shine through, even with subpar graphics.
- “The low-res aesthetic certainly won’t appeal to everyone.”
- “All in all, this game is a great reminder that you don’t necessarily need a multi-million pound budget and photo-realistic graphics to make a compelling story that’s enjoyable (if a little scary) to play through.”
- “Low-res Atari graphics horror game with a great soundtrack.”
- “The gameplay, however, is sadly repetitive and the visuals are severely limited by the game's low resolution.”
- “It's important to stress that the technical implementation and game design aspects of narrative and gameplay here are even worse than the poor visuals.”
- “This features really godawful pixel art instead of real graphics.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is praised for its compelling narrative, demonstrating that a captivating experience doesn't require a large budget or high-end graphics. It effectively combines storytelling with puzzles and jump scares, creating an enjoyable and slightly scary gameplay experience.
- “Some talented individuals with a story to tell, maybe a few puzzles and jump scares along the way, make for a surprisingly compelling game.”
- “All in all, this game is a great reminder that you don’t necessarily need a multi-million pound budget and photo-realistic graphics to create a compelling story that’s enjoyable (if a little scary) to play through.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for being repetitive and lacking depth, compounded by low-resolution visuals that detract from the overall experience. Additionally, the technical implementation and game design are considered subpar, further diminishing the game's appeal.
- “The gameplay, however, is sadly repetitive and the visuals are severely limited by the game's low resolution.”
- “It's important to stress that the technical implementation and game design aspects of narrative and gameplay here are even worse than the poor visuals.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a captivating soundtrack that stands out despite its low-resolution Atari graphics, enhancing the overall horror experience.
- “Low-res Atari graphics horror game with a great soundtrack.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users expressing disappointment in its ability to create an engaging or immersive environment.
- “I was expecting this game to have more atmosphere, but it really didn't establish one effectively.”
- “The game lacks a compelling atmosphere, making it hard to immerse myself in the experience.”
- “Despite the potential, the atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, failing to draw me into the world.”