Soul Tolerance: Prologue
- December 11, 2023
- Chaosmonger Studio
Get on SteamIn this Asimovian tale, discover a rich neon-noir city-scape through the eyes of a robot-detective as you investigate the inner workings of an A.I. dominated world. Speak with bots of all levels of society, from lowly robo-cleaners to the bureaucracy of The Encrypted class and even techno-spiritual monks in your search for which intelligence dared commit the crime of consciousness and break the So…
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Reviews
- The game features an intriguing story set in a beautifully detailed world, with strong world-building and immersive dialogues.
- The art style and visuals are praised for their beauty, contributing to an engaging atmosphere.
- Gameplay includes enjoyable point-and-click mechanics, exploration, and interesting character interactions.
- Timed puzzles, particularly the powerbox puzzle, are frustrating for many players, with calls for a no-timer option to alleviate stress.
- The game suffers from clunky mechanics and pathing issues, leading to occasional frustration during navigation.
- The prologue ends without resolving the main plot, leaving players wanting more and uncertain about future installments.
- story18 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The story is a standout aspect of the game, featuring a beautifully crafted, futuristic setting in Sapporo that captivates players with its intriguing narrative and rich lore. While the game is heavily story-driven, some players found the fetch quests and exploration tedious, particularly towards the end, where the main plot remains unresolved. Overall, the engaging story, complemented by stunning visuals and music, leaves players eager for future developments.
“I liked the story very much and the beautifully dreary city of Sapporo.”
“It has an interesting story with futuristic vibes and very nice visuals.”
“An intriguing story, futuristic and detailed visuals, smooth gameplay, good dialogs - I'm enjoying it immensely.”
“The last part of the game had a fetch quest that entailed combing the city map again, and I found it a bit tedious.”
“- ends without the main plot getting resolved.”
“There is fast travel to major quest locations, but that doesn’t help for a lot of the goals.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is enjoyable and engaging, featuring intriguing dialogues and a captivating story. However, some users noted that the mechanics can be clunky, detracting from the experience. The gameplay is primarily described as standard point-and-click, with some comparisons to other titles like 3D Encodya.
“I really like the gameplay so far and enjoyed the dialogues.”
“An intriguing story, futuristic and detailed visuals, smooth gameplay, good dialogues - I'm enjoying it immensely.”
“The gameplay is like a 3D Encodya in some ways, which I like.”
“The mechanics are clunky and probably the least appealing part of this game.”
“Feels pretty standard point and click gameplay thus far.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their nice art style and effective lighting, contributing to a futuristic and detailed visual experience. Reviewers highlight the combination of smooth gameplay and engaging visuals, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game's intriguing storyline and lore.
“It has an interesting story with futuristic vibes and very nice visuals.”
“An intriguing story, futuristic and detailed visuals, smooth gameplay, good dialogues - I'm enjoying it immensely.”
“Awesome lore, awesome art style, and intriguing storyline!”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with reviewers highlighting its quality and originality, complementing the visually stunning art style. The soundtrack is described as cool and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience.
“Visually beautiful, great original story, great music.”
“I also enjoyed the music and voxel art.”
“The soundtrack is pretty cool as well!”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players found the grinding aspect of the game, particularly in the final part involving a fetch quest, to be tedious and repetitive, as it required revisiting the city map multiple times.
“The last part of the game had a fetch quest that entailed combing the city map again, and I found it a bit tedious.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is praised for its pleasant quality, complemented by strong writing that enhances the overall experience.
“The atmosphere is immersive and the writing is solid.”
“The game's ambiance draws you in and keeps you engaged.”
“The world feels alive, with every detail contributing to a captivating atmosphere.”
