Soul Gate : io Action RPG

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"Soul Gate: io Action RPG" is a survival game where players battle endless hordes of monsters. The game offers the ability to level up powerful skills infinitely for a customizable gameplay experience. Fight to survive and defeat the ever-growing number of enemies to reach new heights of power.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 219 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

monetization8 negative mentions

The game has fun mechanics and gameplay, making it enjoyable to play.
The art design is beautiful, and the music adds to the overall experience.
It offers a unique take on the genre with different characters and abilities.

The difficulty spikes significantly, making progression frustrating and unbalanced.
Predatory microtransactions and monetization practices detract from the gameplay experience.
Technical issues, such as game resets and poor translations, hinder enjoyment.

gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
38%
23%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its smooth mechanics and engaging difficulty, with many players appreciating the balance and pacing. However, there are notable frustrations regarding gimmicky mechanics, the lack of an offline mode, and issues with in-app purchases and advertising. While the core gameplay is enjoyable, several users feel that improvements are needed in certain areas, such as evolution mechanics and localization.
- “So far so good, gameplay is good, the pace is just right, not too fast, not too slow moving.”
- “Great mechanics and gameplay.”
- “Very smooth gameplay, amazing art and good difficulty.”
- “I wish this had an offline mode with no prompts or options to watch ads or get rewards or buy packages or 100 different battle pass mechanics.”
- “It is not possible, which is really a big letdown after almost a year of gameplay and in-app purchases.”
- “Rethink your evolution mechanics for elemental weapons; I don't evolve any elemental weapon due to a lack of sources for elemental shards.”
monetization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
17%
67%
The monetization in the game has been criticized for being predatory, featuring typical systems like energy limits and numerous in-app purchases, which detract from the overall experience. While some players appreciate the option for voluntary ads and the absence of forced advertisements, others express disappointment over the lack of an offline mode and the overwhelming presence of monetization mechanics. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some enjoying the gameplay despite the monetization issues, while others feel it detracts significantly from the game's potential.
- “So far it is a bit easy, and I hate all of the typical monetization, energy system, etc. Otherwise, it is a lot of fun and does a great job being different in key ways while still having good game design and remaining a clear fit in the genre.”
- “Gg nice game, great skills combination and most importantly no ads.”
- “Plus very predatory microtransactions.”
- “I wish this had an offline mode with no prompts or options to watch ads or get rewards or buy packages or 100 different battle pass mechanics.”
- “Reskinned cash grab.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly when it comes to upgrading equipment and arcana cards. While there are options to expedite progress through purchases, many feel that the repetitive cycle of surviving waves and farming for upgrades can become monotonous.
- “Not to mention the tedious nature of upgrading equipment and arcana cards.”
- “You can beat them all quickly with a purchase, of course, or keep grinding on a dull wheel.”
- “Just like any game of this type: survive waves, upgrade, farm, repeat.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is criticized for its absence, leading to a disjointed experience filled with random characters and stages, which detracts from engagement. Additionally, the energy system required for missions further frustrates players, prompting some to uninstall the game.
- “The lack of story means it's just a bunch of random characters with artificial RNG stages.”
- “The energy required to play missions is frustrating, leading to an immediate uninstallation.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
150%
Reviews highlight a stark contrast in opinions regarding the graphics; while some users feel that the graphics are the only notable improvement and express disappointment, others praise them for their beauty and smooth performance.
- “The graphics are stunning and truly enhance the gaming experience.”
- “Beautiful graphics make for a smooth and immersive game.”
- “The only difference is the graphics... thank you for wasting my time.”
- “The graphics look outdated and lack detail, making the game feel unpolished.”
- “I expected more from the visuals; they are bland and uninspired.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is perceived as frustrating rather than entertaining, with players feeling that gimmicky mechanics disrupt gameplay and lead to unnecessary setbacks.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with users noting its quality and contribution to the overall experience.