Soulfire

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Soulfire is a multiplayer fighting game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by AyDream Co., Ltd. and was released on August 3, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Soulfire is a fantasy fighting game that supports up to 2 players in both cooperative and PvP modes. In this battle royale-style game, more than 20 teams compete in a struggle for victory using a unique 2.5D souls-lite combat system. With its side-scroller perspective and emphasis on action, Soulfire offers a fresh take on the battle royale genre.

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Audience ScoreBased on 106 reviews

monetization2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique blend of 2D side-scrolling combat and battle royale mechanics, making it an interesting experience for players who enjoy both genres.
Combat is skill-based and rewarding, with a variety of weapons and tactics available, allowing for strategic gameplay.
The game is free to play and has no pay-to-win elements, focusing solely on cosmetic purchases, which is a plus for many players.

The game suffers from a low player base, resulting in long wait times for matches and a prevalence of bots in gameplay.
There are significant issues with server connectivity, leading to frustration for players trying to access the game.
The user interface and translations are poorly designed, making navigation and understanding game mechanics difficult for players.

gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay in this title is a mixed bag; while many players find it fun and addictive, praising its unique blend of battle royale and 2D fighter mechanics, others criticize the shallow mechanics, clunky controls, and messy UI. The game offers a variety of weapons and a fresh take on the genre, but issues like translation quality and unnecessary delays detract from the overall experience. Despite its flaws, some players appreciate the concept and enjoy the gameplay, wishing for a larger player base.
- “Fun, addicting gameplay; good game overall.”
- “The game is an interesting take on the battle royale genre with properly adapted mechanics, while still maintaining the skill required to succeed as a 2D fighter.”
- “However, the idea to take that genre and combine it with metroidvania, which is a style of game I relatively enjoy, was an excellent breath of fresh air to the overused mechanic.”
- “This game has dead and shallow mechanics.”
- “The idea of it is great, but the mechanics feel horrible.”
- “From the main menu to gameplay, this is just a cheap phone game dressing itself up as a 'serious game'.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the overall quality as laggy and reminiscent of mobile games, while others appreciate the art style and modern graphics. Despite the simplistic visuals, players express frustration with the user interface and unclear item descriptions. Overall, the game shows potential but requires improvements in player engagement and technical performance.
- “The game features a good art style that enhances the overall experience.”
- “It's a fast game with modern-day graphics and easy controls that allow smooth navigation from location to location.”
- “The artwork of the game is impressive, and despite some matchmaking issues, it looks really good and is a lot of fun.”
- “Bad graphics, terrible UI, the game itself feels laggy, often missing translations, and sometimes it's not clear what an item does.”
- “Graphics feel more like a mobile game.”
- “My machine should be powerful enough for its simplistic graphics.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game features a pleasant soundtrack that complements the fighting and design, appealing to fans of similar titles. However, many users feel that the absence of a significant musical background leaves the experience feeling somewhat empty, suggesting that atmospheric music could enhance the diverse environments.
- “The soundtrack is nice, the fighting is also enjoyable, and the design is lovely if you like games like this one, Darkest Dungeon, etc.”
- “I enjoy some atmospheric music at the least, and with the variety of areas, it is definitely something that can be implemented.”
- “There isn't really a major musical background present, which makes things feel a bit empty.”
- “There is no real soundtrack present.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is overshadowed by an abundance of quests and achievement unlockables, which some players find tedious, particularly due to the focus on microtransactions and daily missions. However, there are no pay-to-win elements associated with these features, allowing players to engage with the story without financial pressure.
- “The only negatives of the game are many quests and achievement unlockables for cosmetics and currency, which are personally annoying; however, there aren't any pay-to-win elements tied to them.”
- “The majority of this game's features are microtransactions and daily/timed missions on top of daily/timed missions.”
- “The majority of this game's features are microtransactions and daily/timed missions on top of daily/timed missions.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's monetization strategy is well-received, featuring minimal advertising and offering only cosmetic in-game purchases, with ample opportunities for players to unlock content through gameplay.
- “This game had little or no advertising at all.”
- “All in-game purchases seem to be cosmetic only, and there is plenty of opportunity to unlock items just by playing the game.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by its strategic design and diverse environments, complemented by atmospheric music that enriches the overall experience, even in its 2.5D presentation.
- “I enjoy the atmospheric music, and with the variety of areas, it definitely enhances the experience.”
- “It is more deliberate, more strategic, and definitely quite atmospheric, even as a 2.5D game.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant stability issues, with the game freezing every few seconds, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The game freezes every couple of seconds.”
- “Constant freezing makes it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experience frequent crashes that disrupt my gameplay.”