"Soul Land Reloaded" is a Role Playing game with an intriguing story, excellent gameplay, and stunning graphics, based on the original Soul Land story with an official copyright license. However, be prepared for lots of grinding and the occasional annoyance of ads. Overall, a polished and engaging game for fans of the Soul Land series.
Reviews
- The game has great graphics and follows the storyline of the Soul Land series closely, making it enjoyable for fans.
- There are many events and generous rewards for players, making it relatively friendly for free-to-play users.
- The developer's response to issues is quick, and they actively resolve problems reported by players.
- The game is heavily pay-to-win, with significant advantages given to players who spend money, making it difficult for free-to-play users to compete.
- There are frequent technical issues, including crashes and long loading times, which disrupt gameplay.
- Account recovery is problematic, with many players losing their progress after updates or server merges.
- story120 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its faithful adaptation of the original novel and anime, complemented by beautiful graphics and engaging character designs. However, some users find the narrative difficult to follow without prior knowledge of the source material, and there are complaints about the limitations imposed by leveling requirements that hinder story progression. Overall, while the story is praised for its creativity and connection to the source, it is also critiqued for being somewhat shallow and lacking originality.
“The game has great graphics, it follows the novel story as it should and it has new events every 1-2 weeks which is something I do enjoy.”
“Absolutely amazing game, the story is still engaging but not time-consuming. I personally don't mind the lack of stamina since I don't have a lot of time to dedicate to the game anyway.”
“Love soul land; the anime is amazing and the fact that the game follows the same story in and of itself is amazing.”
“The story is impossible to follow if you're not familiar with the novel/anime, but it is not the main point of the game.”
“Lacks originality and has a shallow story.”
“Skips huge portions of the story; if you don't know what goes on already, don't expect to follow the game.”
- graphics105 mentions
- 61 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the beautiful character designs and overall art style, while others criticize the low-quality in-game visuals and inconsistencies between promotional images and actual gameplay graphics. Many users appreciate the graphics as a strong point of the game, but there are frequent calls for improvements to enhance the visual experience further. Overall, while the graphics are generally seen as good, there is a notable desire for upgrades and refinements.
“The gameplay is highly addictive, with fantastic graphics and so many different game modes to keep you occupied!”
“Exceptional graphics.”
“Amazing and beautiful character graphics, and many features to enjoy.”
“Graphics and design is terrible so there are many better options.”
“The graphics character was very dull.”
“Poor graphics, good cut scenes, confusing long hero names.”
- gameplay60 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its fun mechanics, smooth experience, and engaging storylines, while others criticize issues like balance in team leveling, stamina limitations, and a perceived pay-to-win model. Many appreciate the unique mechanics and generous rewards, but some find the graphics lacking and the gameplay too simplistic or generic. Overall, while there are enjoyable aspects, significant concerns about game design and balance persist among users.
“Gameplay is easy, great storylines, cute heroes, and the graphics are spectacular.”
“Awesome gameplay.”
“Great story and smooth gameplay.”
“The content that matters becomes impossible after a day or two of gameplay.”
“Gameplay is pure trash, laughably bad.”
“The gameplay is generic, and while the story is pretty good, you can just go read the novel if that's all that interests you.”
- monetization28 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 71 % negative mentions
The monetization in the game has been widely criticized for being overly aggressive, with many players labeling it a "cash grab" due to the prevalence of microtransactions, a VIP system, and character shards instead of full character unlocks. While some users appreciate the absence of ads and the availability of in-game resources for free-to-play players, the overall sentiment leans towards disappointment with the heavy emphasis on pay-to-win mechanics and misleading advertising.
“The best part is no ads.”
“The plus point is, no ads; the developer is also generous with diamonds and character shards.”
“It is careful about customer service and is very secure about in-game purchases.”
“But the pop-up ads every time I log in that are trying to get me to make in-game purchases is ridiculous.”
“This is a gacha game with crazy microtransactions.”
“Seriously too much pay-to-win; this game is an infinite cash grab. I regret spending money here.”
- grinding10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while there are enjoyable elements and efficient farming methods, many express frustration with the excessive grind required to compete, especially against pay-to-win players. The game is criticized for its convoluted systems, low-quality visuals, and significant power gaps between character ranks, leading to a sense of monotony and fatigue from constant grinding. Overall, while some appreciate the free content available, the grind can quickly become tedious and discouraging.
“No matter how much time you spend grinding for resources, you will not be able to compete with others as the game is purely for those who spend heavily.”
“Aside from that, it's a bit of a chore, with too much convoluted grinding.”
“A lot of systems which in turn will force pay-to-win eventually; if you don't pay, you'll be grinding for 50 years to max anything.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, players have mixed feelings about the game's optimization. While some report a smooth experience and enjoyment, others highlight issues such as lag during skill activation and the lack of options for switching servers, indicating that further performance tweaks are needed.
“The game runs smoothly; I enjoyed it very much, but there's one issue: no options to switch game or world servers.”
“Need to tweak performance; there's lag visual when skills are activated.”
“Good optimized game.”
“Need to tweak performance; there's noticeable lag when skills are activated.”
“The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops.”
“Optimization is lacking, resulting in long loading times and stuttering gameplay.”
- character development4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is highlighted by impressive graphic design and character design, which many users find appealing. However, some note that the character design does not align closely with the original novel. While the gameplay and animations may be lacking, the overall visual representation of characters is a strong point.
“The graphics of storytelling are good, and the character design is great.”
“It has really good graphic design; the character design is amazing.”
“The character design isn't similar to the novel.”
“The gameplay is okay, the animations are a bit lacking, but the character design just about makes up for it.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes during upgrades and chapter completions, as well as buggy combat mechanics that can lead to frustrating losses despite having superior battle power. Overall, these issues detract from the enjoyment of the game.
“In-game freezes a lot when upgrading or completing chapters.”
“Buggy combat causes you to lose despite having battle power much higher than your opponent.”
“I love the game, but it freezes a lot, and I hate that.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it generic and uninspired, while others appreciate its quality despite the overall voice acting being less impressive. For many, the music and voice acting are crucial elements of their gaming experience, influencing their enjoyment significantly.
“Yes, I know I can turn the sound off, but the music and voice acting are 90% of why I enjoy games.”
“One of the best games; the graphics are okay, but the music is of good quality. The voice acting is mediocre, but the game content is all good and easy to understand.”
“The music is incredibly generic and fails to leave a lasting impression.”
“The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks any real creativity.”
“The audio design is underwhelming, with music that doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of amusing events and juvenile jokes, appealing to some players while leaving others feeling it lacks depth compared to more serious titles like PUBG. Overall, it offers entertaining moments with rewards, though opinions on its comedic quality vary significantly.
“Awesome and funny events with good rewards.”
“Funny game! I thought it would be better than PUBG, but it looks like a cheap game compared to the story.”
“Good juvenile humor, I guess, but not for me.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the game's emotional impact, particularly highlighting a disconnection during a poignant moment, such as being unexpectedly logged out while engaging with the game's narrative. This interruption detracts from the overall emotional experience.