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 game that offers a unique experience with its graphic style. In this story-based role play game, the player is must the information from others during the day and try to solve the murders in the neighborhood to stay free.

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Single-Player

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34%

Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

music5 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

Unique and interesting concept involving swapping between bodies to solve a murder mystery.
Atmospheric black and white art style with good music that fits the theme.
Some players found the story and mystery engaging and appreciated the detective narrative and low price.

Extremely slow and tedious movement with no run option, leading to repetitive and boring gameplay.
Game feels incomplete and poorly polished, with bugs, bad translation, broken achievements, and lack of updates or continuation beyond the first chapter.
Technical issues including lag, poor optimization, janky controls, lack of customization, and confusing interface hamper the playing experience.

story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The story received mixed feedback, with criticism focusing on its brevity, slow pacing, and lack of depth, which some found unengaging and poorly conveyed. However, others appreciated the murder mystery concept and found it enjoyable to follow, particularly if approaching the game as a narrative-driven experience rather than mechanic-heavy gameplay. Overall, the story may appeal to those interested in a simple, concept-driven mystery but might disappoint players seeking a richer or more dynamic narrative.
- “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 expect mechanic-heavy gameplay as it is more of a story you follow through to piece together bits about the story as you play.”
- “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.”
- “There is a quest log in game that just sort of... stops after a while.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
Gameplay in the game is hindered by bugs, poor optimization, and sluggish pacing, leading to a generally unpolished experience. While the swapping bodies mechanic and mystery-driven narrative offer some novelty, the limited and often broken gameplay elements may disappoint those seeking action-heavy or mechanically complex play. However, fans of story and atmosphere might still find it engaging.
- “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 gameplay aspects and somehow all of them are broken.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The music is generally well-received, described as nice, fitting the game's theme, and complementing the captivating black-and-white art style. While not extraordinary, it adds positively to the overall atmosphere.
- “Excellent music and the graphics are captivating in black and white.”
- “Music: 8/10 nothing special but fits the theme.”
- “The music is quite nice though.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The game's graphics feature a captivating black-and-white art style that many find appealing, complemented by excellent music. However, the visuals are basic with no options for resolution or graphic adjustments, which some users wish were available. Overall, the aesthetic is well-executed but limited in customization.
- “Excellent music and the graphics are captivating in black and white.”
- “Black and white aesthetic is always a treat, and it was executed really well here.”
- “I also liked music and artstyle.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “I do wish however that there was a setting adjusting graphics.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is often considered tedious and overly slow, especially due to sluggish movement and repetitive walking after extended play. Additionally, some achievements are either bugged or require excessive grinding, detracting from the overall experience.
- “The devs have moved on to other games and one achievement seems to be bugged, and another is ridiculously grindy that nobody will get legitimately.”
- “And walking is just tedious after loop 10.”
- “So I would like to start my review with the only con I noticed, which was the fact that walking got really tedious after a while.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game effectively creates a captivating noir atmosphere through its gray environments and silhouetted characters, appealing especially to players who enjoy mystery and mood over action or detailed graphics. Its minimalist style contributes to a relaxing and immersive experience.
- “The gray environment and silhouette people 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
100%
The game's optimization is poor, with frequent extreme stuttering and significant FPS drops that cause frustrating delays and disrupt gameplay.
- “The game suffers from extreme stuttering and FPS drops, causing frequent lag that interrupts gameplay.”