Soulflow

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Soulflow is a single player survival role playing game with a mystery theme. It was developed by Next in Game and was released on March 18, 2022. It received negative reviews from players.

"SoulFlow" is a 2.5D fantasy-detective role-playing game with a unique graphic style. Players must gather information and solve murders in the neighborhood to avoid being accused and sentenced. The player character can "salute" or take control of other characters to gather new information and advance the story. The goal is to uncover the identity of the soul's next host to ensure the soul's freedom.

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34%

Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews

music5 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features an interesting concept of solving a murder by swapping bodies, which adds a unique twist to the gameplay.
The art style and music are well-received, creating an atmospheric experience that fits the noir theme.
There is potential for the game to improve, with some players expressing hope for future updates and additional chapters.

The game is criticized for its slow and janky movement, making navigation tedious and frustrating.
Many players report bugs and unfinished elements, including broken achievements and poor translation, leading to a lack of polish.
The narrative is considered brief and underdeveloped, leaving little room for deeper exploration or engagement.

story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The story in the game is generally viewed as brief and lacking depth, with many reviewers criticizing its slow pace and poor dialogue, which detracts from the overall experience. While some players appreciate the murder mystery concept and find it engaging, others feel it doesn't offer enough meaningful content to justify a significant time investment. Overall, the narrative is seen as a mixed bag, appealing to those who enjoy story-driven gameplay but disappointing for those seeking a more immersive and coherent experience.
- “Pretty good game if you're into a cool story to get lost in.”
- “10/10 for story idea and concept overall.”
- “I think it's a fun murder mystery game; you shouldn't be expecting a mechanic-heavy gameplay here as it is more of a story you follow through to piece together bits about the story you would be learning as you play through the game yourself.”
- “The story is quite brief, leaving little room for deeper exploration.”
- “The poor story and sluggish pace make Soulflow a title that simply isn't worth the time investment, offering little in terms of engaging content or meaningful gameplay.”
- “I'm not sure why the game appears to be so highly rated: the dialogue isn't really comprehensible for a story-based game, it's slow and there's not much to do.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The gameplay of "soulflow" is marred by numerous bugs, poor optimization, and a sluggish pace, leading to a frustrating experience despite some interesting mechanics like the body-swapping feature. While it offers a fun murder mystery atmosphere, it lacks depth and polish, making it less appealing for those seeking engaging or action-oriented gameplay. Overall, it seems better suited for players who appreciate narrative-driven experiences rather than complex mechanics.
- “Swapping bodies mechanic is kinda cool.”
- “Otherwise it's a good game, with some great mechanics and ideas.”
- “I think it's a fun murder mystery game; you shouldn't be expecting a mechanic-heavy gameplay here as it is more of a story you follow through to piece together bits about the story you would be learning as you play through the game yourself.”
- “There are several bugs that interrupt gameplay.”
- “The game is very badly optimized, with low framerates and janky gameplay even on a high-end rig.”
- “There are less than 5 whole gameplay aspects and somehow all of them are broken.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its quality and thematic fit, though some describe it as nothing particularly special. The art style complements the music, creating an engaging atmosphere, but overall, the experience is marred by basic gameplay mechanics and control issues.
- “Excellent music and the graphics are captivating in black and white.”
- “I also liked the music and art style.”
- “The music is quite nice though.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The graphics feature a captivating black and white aesthetic that many players appreciate, complemented by interesting art style and music. However, the overall execution is considered basic, with a lack of resolution options and graphics tweaks, which detracts from the experience. Additionally, some players noted that poor controls and unexplained gameplay mechanics further hinder the visual enjoyment.
- “Excellent music and the graphics are captivating in black and white.”
- “I also liked the music and art style.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “I do wish, however, that there was a setting to adjust the graphics.”
- “Black and white aesthetic is always a treat, and it was executed really well here.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to slow movement and a bugged achievement that adds to the frustration. Many feel that the experience becomes lackluster after extended play, especially after reaching loop 10, where the grind becomes more pronounced. Overall, the grinding is seen as a significant drawback, impacting the enjoyment of the gameplay.
- “The devs have moved on to other games, and one achievement seems to be bugged, while another is one of those ridiculously grindy ones that nobody will get legitimately.”
- “Navigating the game is a tedious endeavor due to super slow movement, contributing to an overall lackluster experience.”
- “Walking becomes really tedious after loop 10.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's gray environment and silhouette characters effectively immerse players in a mysterious and noir atmosphere, appealing particularly to fans of ambiance over action. While it lacks detailed textures and mechanics, it offers a relaxing experience that captivates those who appreciate atmospheric storytelling.
- “The gray environment and silhouetted figures created by the game drew me into the atmosphere.”
- “If you are looking for mechanics and action, you are in the wrong place, friends, but I think mystery and atmosphere lovers should at least take a look.”
- “A nice and relaxing game, and even though it does not have textures, it really captures the atmosphere of noir.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's optimization has been criticized for significant stuttering and frequent FPS drops, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences where players often find themselves waiting out lag.
- “The game suffers from extreme stuttering and FPS drops, making players spend most of their time waiting out the lag.”
- “Optimization is severely lacking, leading to frequent performance issues that disrupt gameplay.”
- “The game's performance is inconsistent, with frequent frame rate drops that hinder the overall experience.”