Soul Dossier

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49%

Audience ScoreBased on 429 reviews

gameplay13 positive mentions

optimization7 negative mentions

The game features stunning graphics and unique character designs that enhance the overall experience.
Soul Dossier offers a fresh take on the asymmetrical horror genre, with engaging gameplay mechanics and a variety of characters with unique abilities.
The game has a dedicated community and frequent updates from developers, showing potential for improvement and growth.

The game suffers from severe language barriers, with most of the content remaining untranslated, making it difficult for non-Chinese players to understand gameplay mechanics.
Players frequently experience connectivity issues, including high ping and disconnections, which significantly detracts from the gaming experience.
The gameplay is often criticized for being unbalanced, with many players feeling that the killers are overpowered compared to survivors, leading to frustrating matches.

gameplay
48 mentions
27 % positive mentions
58 % neutral mentions
15 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Soul Dossier" is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its unique mechanics and depth compared to similar titles like "Dead by Daylight," while others criticize its repetitive nature, control issues, and lack of guidance for new players. Many reviews highlight significant technical problems, including lag and bugs, which detract from the overall experience. Despite its potential and interesting elements, the game struggles with balance and accessibility, leaving some players frustrated and unable to fully enjoy it.
- “While the horror trope is familiar, this feature elevates the gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is a lot more in-depth and challenging, as each character has their own mechanics that considerably change how you play.”
- “This game separates itself from the dull repetitiveness of Dead by Daylight and its clones since it adds new mechanics and abilities which end up getting rather addicting.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive, and while it tries to combine horror elements with team-based mechanics, it never really delivers anything fresh.”
- “The game is too difficult for new players, the game does not guide gameplay mechanics, I failed 20/20 matches, I quit this game. The default characters for humans and zombies are too weak, you are forced to buy strong characters to win, the time to buy it means you have to lose for a long time. You need to play at least 50 hours to be able to play this game.”
- “The buggy gameplay is something else I have to point out; you can walk around perfectly fine, but jumping is a problem.”
graphics
43 mentions
47 % positive mentions
47 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Soul Dossier" receive mixed reviews, with many praising the high-quality visuals, detailed environments, and appealing art style reminiscent of popular titles like "Dead by Daylight." However, some players note that the graphics can lag behind genre leaders and that animations need improvement. Overall, while the visuals are a strong point, they are accompanied by concerns about gameplay and technical issues.
- “Stunning graphics: the visual quality is top-notch, with detailed environments and character designs that enhance the overall experience.”
- “The game boasts optimized performance and high-quality graphics, making it a tech marvel.”
- “For a free game, the graphics are something you would usually have to pay for but that isn't to say the game is completely polished.”
- “The visuals might draw you in, but there's not much underneath.”
- “Graphics and gameplay are... meh.”
- “Awful game with terrible graphics, trash.”
optimization
17 mentions
12 % positive mentions
47 % neutral mentions
41 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players reporting severe performance issues, including low frame rates and significant lag. Many users express frustration over bugs and a lack of effective fixes, suggesting that the developers prioritize monetization over improving the game's technical performance. While some acknowledge the potential for enjoyment, the current state of optimization is deemed unacceptable.
- “The game boasts optimized performance and high-quality graphics, making it a tech marvel.”
- “It has so many bugs and optimization problems.”
- “The 'enter your name' window might potentially be the hardest boss of all time; if you can get past it, however, all you'll be granted is a buggy 10-15 fps slideshow as the game is horribly optimized.”
- “I do understand that game development is difficult and I'm willing to give this a second chance if the optimization is ironed out, but for now, this is a no-go zone game.”
- “Horrible game, incredibly bad fps optimization and the world even reloads things in-game which causes huge lag spikes. There is no tutorial, you need to look up on YouTube how to change the language to English.”
stability
16 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with users reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and performance issues, including frame rate drops and unresponsive interfaces. While some players noted improvements in certain areas, the overall experience remains marred by significant optimization problems and inconsistent gameplay.
- “Whenever I want to move, time freezes for half a second every other half second.”
- “The 'enter your name' window might potentially be the hardest boss of all time. If you can get past it, however, all you'll be granted is a buggy 10-15fps slideshow as the game is horribly optimized.”
- “This game has potential, but the only problem with it is the lack of explanation, buggy gameplay, and messiness.”
story
15 mentions
27 % positive mentions
53 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
The reviews for the "story" aspect of the game are largely negative, with many users noting a lack of a substantial narrative or engaging plot. While some mention a captivating atmosphere, the consensus is that the game fails to deliver a meaningful story, with many players expressing disappointment over the absence of cutscenes or deep character backgrounds. Overall, the game's storytelling is seen as minimal or non-existent, leaving players wanting more.
- “Drawing comparison to similar titles, Soul Dossier is a compelling horror game with its tense atmosphere and immersive story, although its graphics and mechanics lag behind genre leaders.”
- “Engaging topic: the game’s storyline is captivating and keeps you hooked from start to finish.”
- “You need to add a deep background story like Tekken or Street Fighters have so that players could connect with that character, for both heroes and villains.”
- “The storyline?”
- “There is no story.”
- “There is none; only character stories, but that's just text. No cutscenes.”
music
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-25 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it lackluster and reminiscent of royalty-free tracks. While it may not stand out, it contributes to the overall experience, which some players find entertaining despite its flaws.
- “Environment, music, accessories, especially characters.”
- “♬ music ♬”
- “The soundtrack is just meh.”
- “I love the cringe-worthy anime characters, and oh boy, the music choice is definitely royalty-free.”
- “The music is so bad that it feels like it was just thrown together without any thought.”
humor
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in "Soul Dossier" is highlighted as a key element that enhances the overall experience, blending well with its graphics and stylish character outfits. Players find the game to be both extremely funny and scary, contributing to its engaging nature, although some feel it lacks the balanced humor found in other games like "Dead by Daylight."
- “Overall, Soul Dossier combines humor, good graphics, and lots of stylish character outfits for an engaging experience.”
- “Update: I played some more and I have to say it's extremely funny and scary at the same time.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of "Soul Dossier" is praised for its tension and immersion, effectively creating a compelling horror experience despite its graphics and mechanics not matching those of top competitors. Players appreciate the suspenseful environment, noting the effective use of unseen threats to enhance the overall tension.
- “Soul Dossier is a compelling horror game with its tense atmosphere and immersive story, although its graphics and mechanics lag behind genre leaders.”
- “It was tense, atmospheric, and I never really saw the killer or heard them.”
character development
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
While the graphics and character designs are praised for their stunning quality and detail, the character development itself received a moderate score of 8/10, suggesting that while visually appealing, the depth and growth of the characters may not be as strong as the visuals imply.
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players often find grinding in games like Mortal Kombat 9 to be a time-consuming endeavor, requiring significant effort and dedication to unlock specific rewards, such as character skins. This aspect can lead to a love-hate relationship, as it demands a considerable investment of time.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “I remember grinding the crap out of Mortal Kombat 9 just to get Mileena's bandage wrap skin, lmao.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional response from users indicates a strong negative sentiment towards Chinese products, suggesting feelings of disappointment or betrayal that have led to a firm decision to avoid them in the future.
monetization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game's monetization strategy focuses heavily on in-game purchases, including loot boxes and cosmetic skins, rather than addressing existing bugs and optimizing gameplay. This approach has led to frustration among players, who feel the developers prioritize profit over improving the game experience.
- “Instead of optimizing the game and fixing the painfully obvious bugs, they keep adding more in-game purchases, loot boxes, and skins. It's clear they're just trying to make some quick cash with all the skins and loot boxes.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, as it prioritizes profit over player experience, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- “I feel like the game is designed around its monetization model rather than providing a balanced experience. It's frustrating to see so many paywalls.”