Soul of Giga
- March 5, 2021
- Goody Pundit
"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.
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.
- story14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The story in this game is generally viewed as simplistic and serves primarily as a means to facilitate gameplay, often involving fetch quests and frustrating RNG elements. While some players found the narrative enjoyable and a nice change of pace, others criticized its brevity and lack of depth, noting that it doesn't offer a challenging or engaging experience for those seeking a rich storyline. Overall, it is seen as a fun, albeit shallow, backdrop to the monster-collecting mechanics.
“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!”
“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.”
“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'.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity, making it enjoyable for casual players looking to unwind, while still offering a well-designed battle system and engaging monster collection mechanics. However, those seeking a more challenging experience or deep storytelling may find it lacking. Overall, it combines effective gameplay with appealing visuals.
“The simple gameplay makes it fun to just wind down and collect and battle monsters after a long day.”
“It is pretty neat, and I really enjoyed this mechanic.”
“This is a very well-designed battle monster game with beautiful artwork and simple but effective gameplay.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The pacing of the gameplay is off, leading to frustrating moments that break immersion.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that while grinding is largely optional for players seeking 100% completion, some users found the process to be quite grindy, especially towards the end of the game. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some enjoying the grind while others found it tedious.
“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.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features impressive pixel graphics and beautiful artwork, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the visual design, considering it a significant value alongside the music, making it a worthwhile purchase.
“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 a simple but effective gameplay.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game demonstrates strong stability, running smoothly without any significant lag or glitches reported by users.
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with users noting that it significantly enhances the overall experience and is considered worth the price of admission.
“The music in this game is absolutely worth at least $5 on its own, perfectly complementing the stunning visuals.”
“The soundtrack is incredibly immersive, enhancing the overall gaming experience.”
“Each track is beautifully composed, making every moment in the game feel more engaging.”