SoulSaverOnline

World of pandemonium 100 years ago, countless people were doing something evil constantly so that they couldn’t depart this world. They should be in the afterlife, however they started to hurt good people badly. Dead people also remained in this world with their spirits so that they committed big crimes such as murdering and looting in this confusion. This routine trapped in vicious cycle Son …

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63%

Audience ScoreBased on 192 reviews

emotional1 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic games like Maplestory.
Free-to-play model allows for enjoyable gameplay without mandatory spending at lower levels.
Engaging soundtrack enhances the overall gaming experience.

Severe class imbalances and a pay-to-win structure make progression frustrating.
Frequent bugs, including black screens and disconnections, hinder gameplay.
Lack of community support and poor translation lead to confusion and a dead forum.

story
43 mentions
7 % positive mentions
86 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The story aspect of Soulsaver Online, formerly known as Ghost Online, is often compared unfavorably to MapleStory, with many players noting its lack of depth and repetitive quest design. While some appreciate its nostalgic appeal and chibi-comic style introduction, others criticize it for being a less polished and derivative experience. Overall, the narrative elements seem to struggle to stand out, leading many to view it as a mere imitation of its predecessor.
- “The initial story seems to have been revamped a bit, with a chibi-comic style beginning, and a bit more emphasis on the tutorialization on a 2D side-scroller. Of course, if you already know how to play the game, you won't have to go through that intro again and again.”
- “Levelling with friends by doing quick quests lets you feel that you're not alone compared to MapleStory.”
- “Overall, I'd recommend this game for anyone who enjoys side-scrolling games like MapleStory or Elsword, and for everyone that I know.”
- “Boring quests: most of the quests in this game are either to kill one type of monster a number of times or to get a dropped item from that type of monster, which is repetitive and tedious.”
- “The initial story seems to have been revamped a bit, but it still lacks depth and engagement, making it feel like a chore to progress.”
- “Reading a few NPC quest line texts gives you the gist of the story, but it feels shallow and uninspired, lacking the richness that could make the game more enjoyable.”
gameplay
12 mentions
17 % positive mentions
58 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of traditional MMORPG elements and a fast-paced, exhilarating experience, though it suffers from a steep learning curve and unpolished mechanics. Players often feel overwhelmed by the multitude of features and mechanics introduced at once, leading to confusion. While the soundtrack enhances the experience, many users express frustration with the game's design flaws, noting a sense of wasted potential despite the engaging gameplay.
- “High quality ninja-like gameplay.”
- “There is a large learning curve to understand the mechanics of what your character can do to another character and what other characters can do to you, but the gameplay is exhilarating in that it invites you to come back and learn the craft.”
- “Countless gameplay features and mechanics will be thrown at you at once to confuse the sh*t out of you.”
- “- Bad gameplay design: there are lots of them, but I'll highlight the two that annoy me the most.”
- “Gameplay is faster-paced than MapleStory, but much unpolished.”
music
11 mentions
27 % positive mentions
45 % neutral mentions
27 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its nostalgic and captivating soundtracks, with players often spending hours enjoying the compositions while playing. Many highlight specific tracks, such as the one in Chaste Hall, as particularly memorable, although some users noted issues with sound in the main menu and during gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that compensates for other shortcomings in the game.
- “Much of 1600 hours of gameplay was spent AFK in maps just to enjoy the music.”
- “Probably the most alluring thing about Soulsaver Online is that, while the game may lack in art, it makes up for it tenfold in its music compositions.”
- “Each different section of the game's map has a dedicated OST in tune with the game's fast-paced action theme and can capture any gamer's attention.”
- “An issue I faced in the beginning was a lack of sound or music playing in the main menu, as well as being in-game.”
- “Whenever I try to play, I get a black screen with music.”
- “If you find yourself interested and hooked on its fast-paced gameplay and soundtrack, you'll find yourself saying the same thing: 'wasted potential' and braving through all the flaws of the game.”
graphics
8 mentions
38 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The game's graphics evoke nostalgia with a pixelated art style reminiscent of classic side-scrollers, though some users find it lacking compared to titles like MapleStory. While the unique visuals, such as glowing weapons, are appreciated, technical issues like launcher bugs and a lack of higher resolution options have drawn criticism. Overall, the graphics are a polarizing aspect that may determine player engagement.
- “The art style and world settings are the strongest points about the game, and to be honest, if you don't like how it looks, you're probably not going to stick around with it.”
- “When talking about old school side-scroller games, people often bring up MapleStory and its art style.”
- “Overall, while it may be worse than MapleStory as a side-scroller, it does offer its own unique visuals like glowing weapons and events like faction and sect wars.”
- “Launcher screen bugged out and the graphics were not clickable.”
- “Why doesn't this game have 2560x1440p graphics in 2020?”
- “Overall, worse than MapleStory as a sidescroller, but it does offer its own unique visuals like glowing weapons and events like faction and sect wars.”
grinding
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-25 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
Players find grinding to be a nostalgic and enjoyable aspect of the game, particularly when farming mobs with friends. However, concerns have been raised about the difficulty of making money at higher levels due to reduced equipment drop rates and the lack of daily quests, which can make self-grinding feel less rewarding.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Impossible to make money at higher levels by self-grinding, since they removed the equipment drop rate a few years ago.”
- “You don't always have quests, so farming monsters daily is necessary.”
stability
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its significant stability issues, with users reporting numerous bugs that detract from the overall experience. Many feel that these problems are unacceptable, especially for an older MMORPG, leading to a general consensus that the game's stability is lacking.
- “This game is buggy and basically the same thing anyway.”
- “Sorry if your game is buggy, but for an old MMORPG, it is not worth it!”
- “Buggy as hell!”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the game's emotional impact, citing a sense of confusion and disconnection due to its non-linear design, which detracts from their overall experience.
optimization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been heavily criticized, with users noting excessive file size for a simple 2D game, numerous bugs, subpar performance, and a lack of effective UI and settings options.
- “-6GB for a simple 2D game filled with bugs, half-baked translation, unoptimized performance, and poor UI & settings... nope...”
- “The game runs poorly on even high-end systems, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I expected better optimization; the frame drops are unbearable during key moments.”