Soul Scar

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Soul Scar is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Wolfs Moon Studios and was released on August 28, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

One town. One curse. Endless horror.The town of Ashfall is dying—but not by the same hand. Each time you return, a new horror rules over it, chosen at random. In Soul Scar, your mission is never simple, and never the same. Craft a party of four heroes from nine tormented classes—Priests, wizards, rogues, and more. Name them. Shape them. Watch them suffer. Then guide them through the shadows of As…

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Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and addictive grind experience, allowing players to build and customize their characters with various classes and equipment.
The New Game+ feature adds significant replayability, enabling players to explore different character combinations and strategies.
The atmosphere and combat mechanics are well-executed, providing an engaging experience reminiscent of classic old-school RPGs.

The game is relatively short, which may leave some players wanting more content and a stronger narrative.
The hunger system can be frustrating, as it requires constant management and can negatively impact party members during battles.
Difficulty spikes in certain areas can be discouraging, making it challenging for players to progress without extensive grinding.

story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The game's story is generally considered secondary to its character-building and gameplay mechanics, with players noting a lack of a strong plot despite a well-crafted atmosphere and art style. While some reviews highlight the potential for an epic narrative, the overall consensus is that the story is serviceable and often overshadowed by the grindy adventure and character customization elements. Additionally, the random selection of the main storyline boss adds a unique twist, allowing for early victories and a "new game plus" experience.
- “The story is sharp, the atmosphere is great, and while the art style isn’t usually my thing, it still fits well.”
- “This has the foundation of being an epic story like Wormskull, and could easily surpass Demon Scroll.”
- “It's a fun game if you're looking for a grindy adventure more about building your characters than reading any story - which is definitely a craving I get from time to time.”
- “I just wish there was a strong plot to this.”
- “First of all, the main storyline boss is chosen randomly (apparently from 3 potential candidates) when starting a new game, and can be defeated very early, which enables the player to start a 'new game plus', which carries over the party's progress (if the player chooses the same classes in the same order).”
- “Story and dialogues are serviceable, skills can be leveled up through usage during the turn-based battles, and a separate system ('veteran experience') can be used to make party members even stronger.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game enjoyable, particularly for those who prefer character development over narrative. While it may initially seem daunting, many have reported that the grind becomes rewarding, allowing for a flexible playstyle reminiscent of both rogue-lites and classic JRPGs, though completing the game in one go demands significant effort in grinding.
- “It's a fun game if you're looking for a grindy adventure more about building your characters than reading any story - which is definitely a craving I get from time to time.”
- “At the beginning, I was a bit hesitant that I would enjoy it but persisted and had the best time grinding to get my VE points up.”
- “Thus, it's possible to treat this game either like a rogue-lite or like a classic JRPG, although playing through the whole game in one run requires a lot of grinding.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game offers significant replayability, with some players appreciating the fun it provides despite a perceived lack of meaningful progression or purpose. While some users express a desire for more substantive play value rather than endless replayability, the overall experience remains enjoyable.
- “There is a lot of replayability with this.”
- “There's no point to this alleged 'endless replayability', but maybe that's the point: even though everything is pointless, it can still be fun.”
- “I don't want replay value, I want more play value.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay is initially perceived as short but provides extensive fun through progression and collecting vet points for new skills. While the "new game plus" mechanic adds an interesting twist, some players prefer a more traditional structure with clear objectives. Certain character choices and equipment can mitigate frustrations with this mechanic, enhancing the overall experience.
- “At first glance, it's short, but it offers hours of fun gameplay, progression, and collecting vet points that offer new skills.”
- “It's an annoying mechanic, but it's not that much of an issue later on if the player chooses a bard for their party and/or obtains certain equipment pieces, most notably a headpiece dropped by the hardest optional boss.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is praised for its sharp storytelling and dark, moody aesthetic, which, despite not appealing to everyone, effectively complements the gameplay. Reviewers find it addictive and appreciate the team dynamics among characters, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The story is sharp, the atmosphere is great, and while the art style isn’t usually my thing, it still fits well.”
- “Dark, moody, and surprisingly addictive — Soul Scar nails the atmosphere and combat, and I love the team mentality with my own characters.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are praised for effectively complementing the game's sharp story and immersive atmosphere, with an old-school vibe that resonates well, even for those who may not typically favor the art style.
- “The story is sharp, the atmosphere is great, and while the art style isn’t usually my thing, it still fits well.”
- “The old school vibe succeeds with its graphics and music.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music effectively complements the game's old school vibe, enhancing the overall experience alongside its graphics.
- “The old school vibe is perfectly complemented by its graphics and music.”