"SOULS" is an epic RPG journey that offers a perfect gameplay experience, despite being very grinding with occasional bugs. The game boasts sensational graphics and wonderful music, although it can be marred by annoying ads. Overall, a great role-playing game that provides a challenging and immersive experience.
Reviews
- Beautiful graphics and character designs.
- No ads and generous rewards for free-to-play players.
- Engaging gameplay with a mix of strategy and auto-battling.
- Misleading advertisements that do not represent actual gameplay.
- Progression slows significantly after initial levels, leading to a paywall.
- Lack of control during battles, making gameplay feel repetitive and dull.
- graphics848 mentions
- 77 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their beauty, unique art style, and high quality, often described as stunning and visually appealing. Many players appreciate the smooth animations and overall aesthetic, noting that the visuals enhance the gaming experience, even if the gameplay itself can feel repetitive or derivative of other titles in the genre. However, some users express disappointment with the disparity between the graphics shown in advertisements and the actual gameplay, leading to mixed feelings about the game's overall value.
“The graphics are beautiful and even the music is nice.”
“The graphics and music are awesome; however, it's lacking a lot of key features.”
“The visuals are stunning and simple.”
“While the visuals are aesthetically pleasing, every other aspect is an exact replica. I would advise not wasting time.”
“The graphics are pretty high quality and the sound effects are satisfying.”
“The ads make it seem like a game like Sky, but instead it's yet another gacha RPG that doesn't even have the graphics from the ads in the actual gameplay.”
- monetization542 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 5 % neutral mentions
- 79 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over misleading advertisements that do not accurately represent the gameplay. While some users appreciate the absence of intrusive ads and find the in-app purchases reasonable, others criticize the game for having paywalls that hinder progress and for being a cash grab. Overall, the lack of forced ads is a positive point, but the deceptive marketing practices have left many players feeling disappointed.
“Wonderful game, responsive developers, no ads, microtransactions that are fair and use common sense.”
“No ads is wonderful and if free to play is your go-to this game has what you need.”
“It's extremely f2p friendly (no ads, the shop is not in your face all the time, you earn both main currencies really fairly every day, and you gain epic heroes frequently).”
“User experience and monetization is absolutely horrible.”
“The game is a major cash grab.”
“The ads are misleading.”
- gameplay466 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing disappointment over the disparity between the advertised content and the actual experience, which is primarily an auto-battler RPG with gacha mechanics. While some users appreciate the graphics and find the gameplay enjoyable and straightforward, others criticize it for being repetitive, lacking depth, and heavily reliant on pay-to-win elements. Overall, the game offers a familiar experience typical of the genre, but many players feel it fails to deliver on its promotional promises.
“Great game, great graphics, I enjoy the gameplay, and account linking to save progress is a welcomed feature.”
“The gameplay itself is fun with loads of really well designed and executed elements, great balance and playability.”
“Amazing graphics and gaming mechanics are exceptional.”
“I downloaded this game because the gameplay in the ad showed the character riding a snowboard down a mountain, doing sick tricks etc. The actual game is an auto-battler RPG with gacha mechanics (collecting and upgrading heroes).”
“The gameplay is not in its combat but more in the building of teams and gear.”
“The gameplay is boring since you really have no role in it apart from picking your heroes.”
- story194 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game's story is widely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many players noting that it feels almost non-existent. While the graphics and gameplay mechanics receive praise, the absence of a compelling narrative or character backstories leaves players feeling uninvested and bored over time. Overall, the consensus is that the game would greatly benefit from a richer storyline to enhance player engagement and enjoyment.
“The story and plot are very interesting and it really encourages the use of strategy.”
“I love the graphics and the story so far.”
“Awesome game, great gameplay, interesting storyline.”
“But it's not all perfect; I think a lot of potential is missing, such as a story/lore for chapters and characters.”
“There's no discovering, puzzles, or venturing into the wild; zero open world aspects or any story.”
“The only thing that's missing is a background story behind each warrior.”
- music165 mentions
- 66 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall relaxing atmosphere. Many players appreciate the beautiful soundtrack, often describing it as a standout feature that complements the game's visuals and gameplay. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's appeal, making it enjoyable for players who value a serene gaming experience.
“The music is so calming to listen to; I sometimes just sit on the home screen listening.”
“The music in this game is beautiful, and I instantly fell in love with it.”
“I love the calming music and the beautiful aesthetics of the game.”
“The music feels like a copy from some other RPG games; the mechanics are fine but nothing new, and the events are the worst. It's just a copy-paste without any effort to add originality.”
“I totally like it, but not being able to play my own music in the background is lame enough for me to stop.”
“Please change the battle music... it's really annoying.”
- grinding73 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a mixed experience with grinding in the game, where players appreciate the initial enjoyment and rewarding progression but often find it becomes tedious and repetitive over time. While some players enjoy the grind and feel it is manageable without spending money, others criticize the lack of meaningful content and the overwhelming need for grinding to keep up with progression, especially at higher levels. Overall, the game is seen as a typical gacha experience, where grinding is essential but can lead to frustration if not balanced with engaging gameplay.
“It's calming and isn't grinding.”
“Grinding for days or spending a fortune to level up.”
“Event rewards are an absolute joke, and you won't really get anywhere if you're not willing to spend hours of your day grinding.”
“Progress came to a grinding halt on day 5.”
- character development43 mentions
- 65 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
Overall, the character development in the game is praised for its exceptional and beautiful designs, which enhance the gameplay experience. While many players appreciate the unique and visually appealing character aesthetics, some express a desire for more variety and memorable traits among the characters. The combination of engaging visuals and a pleasant atmosphere contributes positively to the game's appeal, despite some concerns about the depth of character individuality.
“The character design is exceptional and makes the gameplay enjoyable.”
“I absolutely loved the character designs and the possible story behind this.”
“The quality in character design and animation is phenomenal.”
“Although I believe it's not a stretch to say that character design is not that memorable yet, since none of the characters really stand out to me; some even look too similar to each other.”
“Just wish there was a bit more variety in character design.”
“At first I was disappointed because in ads the game was different and in reality it was different, so I was disappointed at first, but after playing it for a while, I like its concept, its action animations, and character design.”
- optimization24 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while many players appreciate the impressive graphics and smooth performance at lower settings, several report lag and heating issues, particularly during battles and specific quests. Some users noted improvements following recent updates, but optimization remains a significant concern that developers need to address for a more consistent experience.
“In addition to that, the graphics and performance are insane!”
“The optimization of the recent update is really good, good job Habby.”
“This game is great, one of the games where it runs smoothly without any lags and the RAM does not heat up.”
“This game is not a bad gacha game; it has a lot of potential and the graphics are more detailed than I imagined based on the gacha games I've played. The only issue here is the optimization of the game; there's lag even when my phone is on game mode, and it heats up a lot.”
“I set my settings on low resolution to prioritize performance, but it's still laggy, which may indicate that the settings don't have much effect.”
“Game has been a little choppy during battles since the latest update, even when using low performance mode.”
- stability23 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 91 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of bugs, crashes, and connectivity issues, particularly after recent updates. Many players express frustration over major glitches that hinder gameplay, while some note that despite these problems, they still enjoy the game. Overall, the consensus indicates that while the game has potential, its current state is marred by instability and poor optimization.
“The graphics are amazing, the gameplay is smooth, and there are no glitches. So if you like RPGs, give this one a try; you won't regret it.”
“It can be a bit buggy at times though, and for a game that has an in-game store, it can be a concern.”
“The game is very much buggy and not playable after the recent update. How can developers be so irresponsible and launch such buggy updates without any testing? Waste of money... can't log in now... stuck at loading page.”
“Latest update is so buggy. It is always err_unknown and needs to reconnect when I was in the middle of the game.”
- atmosphere8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its beautiful graphics, unique art style, and relaxing ambient music, creating a peaceful and immersive experience. Players appreciate the character designs and the intriguing storyline, which enhance the overall enjoyment, despite some concerns about potential monetization issues later on. Overall, the atmosphere contributes significantly to the game's charm and appeal.
“Absolutely no forced ads, nice character designs, pretty atmosphere, good ambient music, paced progression. I love it!”
“I love the art style, relaxing music, and atmosphere of the game.”
“Nothing too complicated or new, but its unique art style and atmosphere make it feel as though you've never played anything like it.”
- emotional5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional responses to the game are mixed, with some players expressing deep disappointment and sadness over lost in-game content and perceived manipulative monetization strategies. While one player felt a genuine connection to the developers through a heartfelt note, others felt frustrated and disillusioned, leading to a strong negative reaction and a decision to quit the game.
“I'm also so sad I deleted the first mail I got in the game with the heartfelt note from the devs. Please give it back to me; I didn't mean to 💘💘💘.”
“I was so disappointed I cried.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the humor in the game's absurdity, particularly in the disconnect between its advertisements and actual gameplay. The exaggerated pay-to-win model is seen as comically extreme, leading to a sense of schadenfreude regarding the company's potential downfall. Overall, the humor stems from the game's ironic and frustrating monetization strategies.
“So funny that people seem to imagine mobile games needing to remain free forever but with constant updates and such.”
“It's funny as heck.”
“I don't know how or why you took pay-to-win so far that it's pay-to-enjoy, but the day your company just bombs, I promise I will be one of the hardest laughing people.”