Soulbringer
- March 13, 2014
- Infogames Europe SA
- 37h median play time
Get on Steam"Soulbringer" is a single-player Fantasy Role Playing game that takes about 37 hours to beat. The game follows your journey to confront the six demon kings, the Revenants, and banish their souls back to the Well of Souls. It features a customizable combat and magic system, and a compelling story that takes you through various ruined kingdoms and ancient cities.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- An absolute classic RPG with a unique combat and magic system that many players still enjoy.
- The game has a compelling story and a dark, gothic atmosphere that resonates with nostalgic players.
- Despite its dated graphics, the gameplay remains solid and engaging, making it a hidden gem worth revisiting.
- The game has significant compatibility issues, particularly with modern operating systems like Windows 11, making it difficult to launch and play.
- Many players report bugs and technical problems that hinder the gaming experience, including unresponsive controls and crashes.
- The graphics and user interface are outdated, which can be off-putting for new players unfamiliar with older games.
- graphics24 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of this game, released in 2000, are widely regarded as dated and rough, with some janky animations and clumsy controls. While they fall short of modern standards, many players find them easy to overlook due to the solid gameplay and nostalgic charm. Overall, the visuals reflect the pre-HD era, but with some adjustments, they can still be enjoyed on newer systems.
“If you can look past the pre-HD era of graphics, it's a really great game.”
“The graphics are exactly what you'd expect from a 2000 game, but I do like that you can rotate the camera freely.”
“The graphics on this dated game don't come anywhere close to something released today, but don't let that sway you away from this hidden gem.”
“The graphics are obviously not great for 2022; the game was made in 2000.”
“The graphics are very rough and some of the cinematic animations can be a little janky, but these things are very easy to overlook because of the solid gameplay.”
“Graphics are dated and controls are clumsy.”
- story14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The story is widely regarded as the standout feature of the game, characterized by its epic scale and classic old-school RPG elements. While some players find it a bit hard to follow, the compelling narrative and unique character voices enhance the overall experience, making the world feel vast and immersive despite its dated appearance. However, some players noted missing elements from previous versions that could have enriched the story further.
“The story is epic in scale and the world, though dated in appearance, still seems as vast as the first time I played it.”
“The story is compelling and every NPC having its own voice actor really brings the game to life.”
“This game deserves a better update than the Tides of Numenera was for Planescape: Torment... to me, the story was the best part, the Well of Souls, the Heart of Kinkarthra, Skorn, and the demon relevants.”
“The story feels like a classic old school RPG, lacking originality and depth.”
“Everything about the game feels unusual: the combat system, design, and of course, the plot and style.”
“They also removed a few items, like at Jake's farm, where there used to be a plot of farmland that held about 24 herbs in the original version of Soulbringer.”
- music10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some users find it to be great and fitting for various situations, others report technical issues with it. Many appreciate the unique combination of music and voice acting, which enhances the overall atmosphere. Additionally, some nostalgic references to specific tracks, like the well guardian's theme, highlight its memorable quality.
“The music and voice acting is very unique and adds to the overall atmosphere a lot.”
“The music is great and always appropriate for whatever situation you find yourself in.”
“The music never worked right for me.”
“The music file used when the well guardian appears was my Windows startup sound for many years.”
“The older graphics are not really that bad and the music is actually pretty good.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is solid and enjoyable, featuring unique mechanics and good physics interactions, which help to compensate for the game's outdated graphics and slow pace. Despite its age, the extensive lore and vast world to explore contribute to a fun experience, making it easy to overlook some of the technical shortcomings. Overall, players find the gameplay engaging and rewarding, even if it shows signs of its age.
“The game is good, it's fun, has some fun mechanics and good physics interactions for the time, the lore is extensive, the world is vast with much to explore, the voice actors are pretty fine too.”
“Sadly, that game is too old and all the unfortunate things that come with it (poor graphics, heavy gameplay, slow pace, etc.).”
“The graphics are very rough and some of the cinematic animations can be a little janky, but these things are very easy to overlook because of the solid gameplay.”
“Nevertheless, there are several mechanics that were pretty unique.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is significantly enhanced by its unique music and voice acting, which contribute to an immersive experience.
“The music and voice acting are very unique and add significantly to the overall atmosphere.”
