Soul Tide

About

"Soul Tide" is a single-player Fantasy Turn-Based Strategy game with an intriguing story and ingenious game mechanics. It offers amazing visuals, a wonderful soundtrack, and a variety of anime girls to collect. However, be prepared for lots of grinding and numerous bugs. As described by the game, you will explore dungeons in a fantasy world where witches have brought doom, with the goal of turning the tide.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 832 reviews

story76 positive mentions

stability16 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and character designs, creating an engaging visual experience.
It is very free-to-play friendly, offering generous rewards and a fair gacha system with a pity mechanic.
The gameplay combines puzzle-solving with turn-based combat, providing a unique and enjoyable experience.

The game suffers from frequent crashes and performance issues, making it frustrating to play.
The translation quality is poor, leading to awkward dialogue and confusion in the story.
The stamina system is slow, limiting gameplay and progression, which can be discouraging for players.

story
164 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
43%
11%
The game's story is generally praised for its engaging plot and character backstories, with many players appreciating the depth and humor in the writing. However, translation issues detract from the experience, leading to confusion and awkward phrasing. While some players enjoy the narrative and character interactions, others find the story repetitive or overly sexualized, impacting their overall enjoyment.
- “The story is fun, the artwork is cute.”
- “Great storytelling, especially the doll's past story, relaxing background music, and engaging puzzle gameplay with superb quality of life.”
- “I love the rich story of characters from their backstories and how they progressively open up as the story progresses.”
- “The translation is easily the weakest part, ranging from decent (in the main story) to borderline incomprehensible (in the patrols and some dates), which is a shame because this game's character writing and humor are its strongest points.”
- “But the plot is chock full of cringey themes, poor taste, and weird situations.”
- “It's just that the main character of this game is too pervy for my tastes and I can't really enjoy the story because of that.”
gameplay
125 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
46%
7%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its unique mechanics, engaging puzzles, and solid turn-based combat, reminiscent of classic dungeon crawlers. However, some users noted issues such as awkward translations, repetitive elements, and a lack of excitement in certain aspects, which detracted from their overall experience. Overall, while the gameplay is generally considered enjoyable and visually appealing, it may not appeal to everyone due to its pacing and complexity.
- “Moreover, the gameplay is unique and brings me memories back to 00's dungeon crawler games.”
- “Gameplay is incredibly fun if you enjoy strategy/tactics turn-based RPGs; it reminds me a bit of Megami Tensei dungeon crawl gameplay with puzzle elements.”
- “The gameplay is the best of any gacha game I've played by far, maybe only out of nostalgia for Wizard101, but regardless, it's good.”
- “But the gameplay itself, and the draws are very disappointing.”
- “The translation is crud, the UI is a bit convoluted and not very well designed, and the gameplay is a bit meh.”
- “But the gameplay is just... tedious.”
graphics
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
33%
5%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty, unique art style, and character designs, with many users highlighting the smooth visuals and appealing aesthetics. However, there are consistent requests for better optimization and the addition of graphic settings to accommodate lower-end devices, as some players experience lag and performance issues. Overall, while the visuals are a strong point, improvements in optimization are needed to enhance the gaming experience.
- “The graphics are amazing and for that I'll give it 5 stars.”
- “Great graphics, decent story, and good detail.”
- “All in all, this is a great game with beautiful graphics; I would highly recommend it to anyone.”
- “I'd appreciate if you'd add a graphics menu since I have a potato phone.”
- “Graphically nice but terrible optimization.”
- “3 stars for now... please make optimization better... put graphic settings like resolution because I always get an FPS drop and it lags when in battle and in the menu.”
music
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74%
18%
8%
The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and varied soundtrack, which enhances the overall atmosphere and complements the game's aesthetics and themes. While many players enjoy the pleasant tunes, some express frustration over the inability to disable certain tracks, particularly during loading screens. Overall, the soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's appeal, though there are occasional issues with music overlapping during gameplay.
- “In combination with the first, the music is relaxing, providing much variety that complements the weather and day-night cycle unique to its specific theme, leading to constant replayability. I hope many more weather patterns with unique music are added, such as snow.”
- “The music is so pleasant that you can actually listen while waiting for it to load.”
- “The game has a great story, characters, and music.”
- “However, it really annoys me every time that there is music on the loading screen that cannot be disabled. If you really need it, at least give me an option.”
- “The music is standard; I wish it could be more than it is now.”
- “Issues I've encountered thus far include the lobby music intermixing with the exploration music quite often, which can be distracting.”
stability
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
94%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashing, and various bugs that hinder gameplay. Many players experience issues such as the game quitting unexpectedly, buttons becoming unresponsive, and problems with autosaving, particularly on lower-end devices. While some users find potential in the game, the overall consensus is that it requires substantial optimization and bug fixes to improve stability.
- “I love this game! It's very nice, with no glitches or ads, and it's very relaxing to play. You can chat with Virginia and create your own group.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any interruptions, making for a truly enjoyable experience.”
- “I appreciate the stability of the game; it allows me to focus on playing without worrying about crashes or bugs.”
- “I just can't enjoy it because the game freezes after I finish a level and is about to continue on the next one.”
- “The only issue I have is the game suddenly freezes and quits.”
- “Constant freezes and crashes.”
character development
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
25%
19%
Character development in the game is generally praised for its appealing designs and graphics, with many players appreciating the effort put into character aesthetics and animations. However, there are mixed feelings regarding the depth of character stories and overall engagement, with some reviewers finding the narrative and character progression lacking or generic, particularly in comparison to other titles. While the character designs are a highlight, the gameplay and story elements do not consistently meet players' expectations for a more immersive experience.
- “Excellent character design and lots to do to strengthen your dolls and verbs just by playing the game.”
- “I appreciate the effort that is put into these, great animation skills, great story, and it wasn't boring like the other game which I love. The character designs are well made too, even their story, keep it up!”
- “In general, this game is awesome, great character design and gameplay.”
- “Not horrible, but nothing to keep my interest. Even with your lazy simplistic character designs, you won't even show them in battle?”
- “I want to rate this higher, but as someone who values the story over character design and game mechanics, I just can't.”
- “Translations are kind of wack and some character designs are questionable.”
optimization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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25%
Overall, players express significant concerns regarding the game's optimization, citing frequent crashes, lag, and performance dips, particularly during battles and in menus. Many users request options to adjust graphic settings, such as resolution and effects, to enhance performance on low-end devices. While the game is visually appealing, the current optimization issues detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration among players.
- “Maybe add a low resolution rendering option for low-end devices, and more optimization options.”
- “The game is beautiful, it just needs a little more optimization for smoother graphics, that's all!”
- “3 stars for now... please make optimization better; put graphic settings like resolution because I always get an FPS drop and it lags when in battle and in the menu.”
- “Graphically nice but terrible optimization.”
- “3 stars for now... please make optimization better. Put graphic settings like resolution because I always get an FPS drop and it lags when in battle and in the menu.”
- “It's fun but it's getting progressively more glitchy and the performance is taking a noticeable dip.”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a standout feature, with players praising the character writing and witty dialogue, particularly highlighting the charm of characters like Yannick. While some translation issues exist, they often contribute to the overall comedic effect, making the interactions feel both silly and engaging. Overall, the game is described as funny and refreshing, with a delightful mix of humor and beautiful visuals.
- “The characters are drawn beautifully and really funny, especially Yannick.”
- “It might seem silly at first, but it is actually a very funny and interesting game.”
- “The story itself has a fun sense of humor.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, particularly when upgrading characters and engaging in dungeon crawling. While there are features like material grinding skips, many feel that the overall gameplay becomes repetitive and slow, detracting from the enjoyment. Additionally, some content necessary for character strengthening cannot be skipped, further contributing to the grind.
- “But the gameplay is just... tedious.”
- “The only thing is it is quite grindy when it comes to trying to upgrade your characters and takes a lot of stamina.”
- “Pretty boring as you go on and some contents which are required for strengthening characters like limbo and abyss are not sweepable so it gets tedious over time.”
monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
86%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its free-to-play model and lenient gacha rates, while others criticize it for being overly commercialized and sexualized, detracting from the overall experience. Despite the presence of ads, many users find the gameplay enjoyable and free of intrusive monetization tactics, although concerns about the game's appeal to a niche audience and potential cash grab elements persist. Overall, the game shows promise but is marred by its marketing approach and thematic choices.
- “I love this game! It's very nice, with no glitches and no ads, making it very relaxing to play.”
- “You can chat with Virginia and create your own group, which adds a great social aspect to the game.”
- “Even though I can't install it on this phone, I was able to install it on my other phone and enjoy the experience.”
- “Would have been really good if it wasn't a sexualized gacha random thing with all the ads going on around and the obvious will of the developers to attract weirdos simping over waifus. I think this only loses all the charm and fun you could get from this game. A lot of potential wasted just to get people interested by the ambiguous ads and dialogues, like so many other games I was happy to play until I knew the story and character plot destination (aka ecchi).”
- “Cash grab game with trademark infringements on several animes.”
- “Skip this cash grab, it's trash.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is praised for its fantastic visuals and relaxing soundtrack, creating an enjoyable experience. However, some players find the overall gameplay lacking excitement and the plot and character designs to be bland, which detracts from the immersive quality of the atmosphere.
- “Awesome music and atmosphere.”
- “The visuals and atmosphere of this game look fantastic.”
- “The game has a nice relaxing atmosphere and the soundtrack is great.”
- “The overall gameplay lacks excitement.”
- “The plot and character designs are somewhat bland.”
- “Some areas have very steep difficulty.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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Players appreciate the game's relaxing music and its variety, which enhances the experience through dynamic weather and day-night cycles, contributing to high replayability. Many hope for additional weather patterns and unique music to further enrich this aspect.
- “The combination of the music and the unique weather or day and night cycles creates a relaxing atmosphere that enhances replayability. I hope more weather patterns with unique music are added, such as snow.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the variety of choices and outcomes, making me want to dive back in and explore different paths.”
- “The game's dynamic elements ensure that no two sessions are the same, providing endless opportunities for new experiences and strategies.”
- “The game lacks significant changes in gameplay or story on subsequent playthroughs, making it feel repetitive after the first run.”
- “Once you've completed the main storyline, there isn't much incentive to replay the game, as the side quests feel too similar.”
- “While the graphics and music are enjoyable, the overall experience doesn't offer enough variety to keep players coming back for more.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is praised for its cute and wholesome elements, particularly the charming characters, which contribute to an engaging and heartwarming story. However, some users have reported technical issues, such as the background turning black, which can detract from the overall emotional experience.
- “It's cute and hella wholesome. All of the waifus are also cute, and the story is nice.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters really resonated with me, making the experience unforgettable.”
- “I felt a strong connection to the story, and it brought out a range of emotions that I didn't expect.”