Soul Survivor: Trials of the Goddess
- June 19, 2023
- Runelight Owl
Get on Steam"Every season an Offering must be given to the Island, never to return - one Soul, a favored child of Irinia, in exchange to keep us all safe from evil... Such is the nature of our Curse." The elders tell a tale of this ancient island, humanity's birthplace, and of the Goddess Irinia who once watched over humankind. They speak of the Goblins, the Beasts, the Dragons, and other progeny o…
Reviews
- Soul Survivor: Trails of the Goddess offers a unique blend of RPG and rogue-like mechanics, providing a strategic gameplay experience with high replay value.
- The game features a charming retro aesthetic, an amazing soundtrack, and a variety of character builds and customization options that enhance player engagement.
- Players appreciate the thoughtful design choices, such as the 'Take 3 Fight 3' system, which encourages exploration and strategic decision-making in combat.
- Some players feel that the game is not a true rogue-like, as upgrades are limited to what can be selected at the start of each run, which may detract from the genre's typical randomness.
- The game can be challenging, with a steep learning curve that may frustrate new players, especially if they do not utilize the unlimited lives version to practice.
- There are occasional concerns about the narrow usefulness of certain builds as players progress, leading to moments where choices feel less impactful or rewarding.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a standout feature, combining retro RPG elements with rogue-like mechanics that create an addictive experience. Players appreciate the opportunity for strategic build crafting and the unique take on traditional gameplay, making it a recommended choice for both classic RPG fans and newcomers. Despite some concerns about its deviation from pure rogue-like randomness, the overall mechanics and player choices are highly praised.
“The gameplay is what truly makes this game shine.”
“Soul Survivors' gameplay loop is maddeningly addictive.”
“If you're into classic RPGs, or even just want to try out a game that has a different take on gameplay than your usual fare, I certainly recommend trying this one out.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players highlight the game's strong replayability, noting the abundance of skills, items, and characters available for purchase, which enhances the overall experience and encourages multiple playthroughs.
“I've had so much fun playing this so far, and it really seems like it has a ton of replay value.”
“Skills, items, characters, and more are available for purchase, enhancing the replayability.”
“Skills, items, characters, and other features are available for purchase to enhance replayability.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised, with reviewers highlighting the soundtrack as amazing and musically phenomenal.
“The soundtrack is also amazing!”
“Musically, it's pretty goddamn phenomenal.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their charming retro style, effectively complementing the overall sound and gameplay, which maintains a consistent aesthetic throughout.
“Graphically, it's charming.”
“The sound, graphics, and gameplay were all on point, and stayed consistent with that retro style that it was hoping to achieve.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is described as deep and engaging, reminiscent of a blend between Dragon Quest and Slay the Spire, offering players a rich narrative to explore alongside challenging battles and diverse character-building options. Overall, it is highly recommended for its enjoyable gameplay experience.
“Deep story if you go looking for it, tough battles, lots of ways to build characters, a whole lot of fun in my short time with it so far.”
