Soul's Spectrum

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In "Soul's Spectrum," players find themselves in a mysterious prison, seeking escape after committing the sin of eternal life. Death transforms the player's soul, granting new abilities to conquer challenges and solve puzzles. The game features four distinct forms, each with unique abilities, and includes a variety of bizarre characters, riddles, and traps in an exhilarating adventure.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

story4 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features clever puzzles that are well-balanced in difficulty, providing a satisfying challenge.
Atmospheric music and charming graphics enhance the immersive experience, contributing to the game's unique style.
The intriguing story and character development, combined with the innovative gameplay mechanics involving death and transformation, create a captivating experience.

The English localization is poorly executed, with numerous typos and unclear dialogue that detracts from the overall experience.
Some players found the pacing of the game slow, particularly in terms of movement and dialogue speed.
The game is relatively short, which may leave some players wanting more content and exploration opportunities.

story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
46%
23%
The story is a dark fantasy narrative that captivates with intriguing characters and a well-integrated plot, though some players feel that certain story elements and resolutions are rushed. While the pacing generally complements the storytelling, there are moments where dialogue and movement speed could be improved. Overall, the lore is engaging, with a consistent mood and a blend of humor and depth that enhances the experience.
- “This is a dark fantasy story that's intriguing with fun characters.”
- “A beautiful story, integrated and thought out as the game progresses.”
- “The plot isn't the main aspect of the game, but it still is very intriguing, with a lot of hints scattered around to help you better understand the mysteries around the game events.”
- “The story parts and resolutions can feel a bit rushed.”
- “Some story parts and the general pacing could have been done better.”
- “If you're going to bill this as being relatively story-heavy, I don't want to spend the entire time wondering what the characters are even saying.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
38%
The music in the game is widely praised for its excellent and atmospheric quality, with dynamic changes that enhance the immersive experience as players shift forms. Reviewers highlight the music's ability to complement the game's engaging puzzles and action elements, creating a strong and original atmosphere, although some note inconsistencies in quality. Overall, the soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's charm and personality.
- “Excellent and atmospheric music that changes with your forms.”
- “It's a game with a strong personality, featuring both beautiful and original atmospheres, great music, and a lot of style, but above all, it's engaging and fun.”
- “This, mixed with the dynamic music system, grants an immersive experience.”
- “The music is often repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous over time.”
- “While the game has some interesting sound effects, the overall soundtrack feels uninspired and forgettable.”
- “The dynamic music that changes when you change shape is a nice touch, but it doesn't significantly enhance the gameplay experience.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its excellent and engaging music that adapts to the player's forms, alongside beautiful and original visuals. Reviewers appreciate the strong personality of the game, noting its stylish graphics, intriguing puzzles, and overall immersive experience, despite some minor criticisms regarding music quality.
- “It's a game with a strong personality, featuring both beautiful and original atmospheres, great music, and a lot of style, but above all, it's engaging and fun.”
- “Good puzzles, good atmosphere, music (but quality is a bit shaky) and interesting characters.”
- “After all, I would really suggest this game; I think it has the right amount of puzzles, mysteries, and atmosphere.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The graphics of the game are praised for their unique and atmospheric design, effectively creating distinct locations while maintaining a cohesive aesthetic. Reviewers note that impressive visuals can be achieved without high-budget resources, although some have pointed out issues with localization that detract from the overall experience.
- “The mysterious halls of the castle, the mausoleum, the graveyard, the scarlet tower... every location feels unique while also maintaining a consistent aesthetic.”
- “I liked the atmosphere and graphic style too.”
- “+ nice atmosphere and graphics”
- “The graphics look outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “The character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making them feel lifeless.”
- “The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall immersion.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The gameplay is highly praised for its originality, setting it apart from typical RPG Maker games, with a strong emphasis on diverse puzzle mechanics. Each area features unique themes and puzzles, ensuring that players encounter a fresh experience throughout the game.
- “It's a game that immediately impressed me with its completely original gameplay, different from the usual RPG Maker-style games.”
- “The main attractiveness of this game is clearly its puzzle mechanics.”
- “I never felt that a puzzle was similar to another: every zone has its theme, so despite having the same basic mechanics, every place hosts a completely different set of puzzles!”
- “The gameplay is frustratingly repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted the gameplay, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing interactions and abilities of its four character forms, particularly the skeleton, which is noted for its comedic movement. The concept of a party influenced by death adds a darkly humorous twist that keeps players entertained throughout the experience.
- “It's the kind of party where death shapes the guest list, and I can't stop laughing about it!”
- “Each form, four forms in total, including the human form, the skeleton (the most funny due to how it moves), umbra, and anima (adorable), has its exclusive abilities and disabilities, which adds a humorous twist to the gameplay.”
- “The humor in the game is cleverly woven into the mechanics, making even the most serious moments feel lighthearted and entertaining.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect occasionally tedious, particularly when backtracking is required due to limitations in character forms.
- “Sometimes it can be a little tedious to backtrack due to the form's limitations.”
- “The grinding feels endless and often detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which makes the experience feel monotonous.”