Soulsland

About

"Soulsland" is an action-packed RPG where players take on the role of Hero Lord Barbarus, on a mission to save his family's captured souls by defeating the evil Lord Zaiden. Traverse through 14 unique maps, battling Zaiden's clones and army while avoiding obstacles. With various weapons, health potions, and bonfires to restore health, players must defeat the boss Lord Zaiden in each level to save the souls and earn Steam achievements.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The graphics are impressive and well-done, showcasing good lighting and scenery.
The game offers a unique challenge for fans of Souls-like games, with individual maps and mechanics to master.
Some players appreciate the potential for improvement and view it as an early-stage indie project with room to grow.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including issues with map navigation and controls.
Many players feel the game lacks variety, with repetitive enemies and poorly designed levels.
It is criticized for feeling like an unfinished product, with a lack of direction and a confusing gameplay experience.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The graphics of the game are described as decent, reminiscent of early to mid-2000s titles, but ultimately underwhelming due to numerous bugs and lack of direction in gameplay. While some users note that the graphics are better than those in "Elden Ring," the overall experience is marred by frustrating gameplay issues that detract from the visual appeal.
- “Has better graphics than Elden Ring; we all know graphics are the huge talking point of Elden Ring right now.”
- “The graphics would have been awesome in the early to mid-2000s, but playing it is so painful that it's not even worth playing each map once for the Steam achievements.”
- “You spawn with one enemy - beat him, then there is no direction or anything resembling normal graphical scenery to go by!”
- “The graphics are very realistic.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game has been criticized for its confusing mechanics and numerous bugs, indicating a need for significant fixes; however, some users acknowledge that it contains positive elements worth exploring.
- “Confusing and buggy; it needs fixing, but there are good elements to it as well.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the overall experience.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy is criticized as a cash grab, with users feeling that the game is poorly constructed from low-quality assets, lacking genuine effort or value.
- “It's a bunch of crap, unreal marketplace assets thrown in a blender and badly assembled into a minimum viable product, then dumped onto Steam as a cash grab.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics, particularly in battles and jumping, allowing players to perform a variety of stunts, including somersaults, which adds depth and excitement to the experience.
- “I admire the mechanics of the battles and jumps, and the game even allows you to perform all sorts of stunts like somersaults.”
- “The gameplay is incredibly fluid, making every action feel responsive and satisfying.”
- “I love how the game encourages creativity in combat, allowing for a variety of strategies and approaches.”