Soul of Giga
- March 5, 2021
- Goody Pundit
Get on Steam"Soul of Giga" is a pixel-art game where you play as Arc, the chosen one to rejuvenate the land and assemble a team of Giga creatures. Explore different locations, from cities to under dungeon, and fight turn-based battles to cleanse the land. Customize and strengthen your Giga team by equipping them with vessels or headgear, and utilize their skills to annihilate or aid you in battle.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Charming pixel art and monster designs that add to the game's appeal.
- Fun and casual gameplay experience, making it accessible for inexperienced players.
- No major bugs or glitches, and the game runs smoothly.
- Battles can become repetitive and lack strategic depth.
- The game is relatively short, with the main campaign taking only a few hours to complete.
- Some players experienced issues with input recognition and soft locks during quests.
- story28 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The story is generally viewed as simplistic and serves primarily as a means to facilitate gameplay, often involving fetch quests and basic objectives. While some players found it enjoyable and a fun diversion, others criticized its brevity and lack of depth, noting issues with quest progression and translation quality. Overall, it offers a light narrative experience that may not satisfy those seeking a more intricate storyline.
“An fun and motivating little monster collector game with turn-based combat and a story which keeps you going.”
“It didn't have much content and some stuff had bad English translation, but it was a great story.”
“A lot of the monsters have neat designs, and while the storyline is pretty short, it was a fun cheap game to pick up for a change of pace from what I normally play!”
“If you're someone that seeks challenging gameplay and riveting storytelling, then you might want to give this one a pass.”
“There is not much to say – the story is really just an excuse to go from point A to point B.”
“Most seem to be some form of fetch quest or 'go here and do thing'.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and effectiveness, making it enjoyable for casual players looking to unwind while collecting and battling monsters. While the game features beautiful artwork and well-designed mechanics, those seeking a more challenging experience or deep storytelling may find it lacking. Overall, it offers a fun and accessible gaming experience.
“The simple gameplay makes it fun to just wind down to collect and battle monsters after a long day.”
“This is a very well designed battle monster game with beautiful artwork and a simple but effective gameplay.”
“It is pretty neat and I really enjoyed this mechanic.”
- grinding8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players have mixed feelings about grinding in the game; while some note that grinding is optional for achieving 100%, others find it can become quite grindy, especially towards the end when pursuing all achievements. Overall, the grind is seen as a significant aspect for completionists, but not mandatory for general enjoyment.
“You do have to do some grinding if you want everything.”
“It can be a bit grindy, especially near the end if you want to get 100% achievements with Giga Master.”
“I really enjoyed the game, but it's really grindy.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features impressive pixel graphics and beautiful artwork, enhancing the overall experience. Players find the visuals and music to be well worth the price, contributing to its appeal as a well-designed monster-catching game.
“Short, simple monster catching game with great pixel graphics.”
“Absolutely worth at least $5 for the music and visuals.”
“This is a very well designed battle monster game with beautiful artwork and simple but effective gameplay.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game demonstrates strong stability, running smoothly without any noticeable lag or major glitches.
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with users emphasizing its value alongside the visuals, suggesting that it significantly enhances the overall experience and is worth the investment.
“Absolutely worth at least $5 for the music and visuals.”
