Soulslinger: Envoy of Death

Never reaching its true potential, Soulslinger: Envoy of Death muddles its strengths with technical issues. Lacking balance, its power fantasy quickly makes way for tedium and annoyance.

69%Game Brain Score

gameplay, story

optimization, grinding

71% User Score Based on 360 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

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Soulslinger: Envoy of Death is a single player shooter game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Elder Games and was released on April 17, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

"Soulslinger: Envoy of Death" is a single-player Fantasy Shooter game set in the rogue-lite FPS world of Haven. As an Envoy of Death, players can upgrade abilities and weapons to become the ultimate Soulslinger in a war against the afterlife's criminal cartel. Experience a captivating western-fantasy tale of grief, loss, and one man's obsession with cheating death.

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71%

Audience ScoreBased on 360 reviews

gameplay41 positive mentions

optimization17 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a captivating atmosphere that immerses players in a supernatural Western setting.
The gunplay is enjoyable, with a variety of weapons and abilities that allow for different playstyles and strategies.
The developers are actively engaging with the community and addressing issues, showing a commitment to improving the game over time.

The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes, frame rate drops, and bugs that can disrupt gameplay.
There is a lack of content, with repetitive gameplay and limited enemy variety that can lead to a monotonous experience.
The balance of difficulty can be frustrating, with some enemies being overly punishing and the healing options being scarce.

gameplay
103 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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56%
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The gameplay of "Soulslinger: Envoy of Death" has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its fun mechanics and engaging gameplay loop, particularly in the early hours. However, criticisms highlight issues such as repetitiveness, lack of variety in weapons and enemy design, and technical problems that detract from the overall experience. While the game shows potential with its intriguing narrative and solid core mechanics, it still requires refinement and additional content to fully realize its promise.
- “Great game, love the story and the gameplay is phenomenal!”
- “The gameplay loop is fun, though it might be a bit too repetitive for now with the lack of a second realm that's coming up soon.”
- “Gameplay is solid, the story is intriguing, controls are tight and the random abilities make each run enjoyable.”
- “The gameplay feels shallow and quickly becomes monotonous.”
- “For a game genre that is based on you restarting a run over and over, it is a shame that the gameplay is literally always the same.”
- “There is no satisfaction in anything you do; the stages are small and boring, and if you move at a decent pace, after 20 minutes of gameplay, you have seen everything the game has to offer gameplay-wise.”
story
94 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
51%
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The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its engaging themes and well-written narrative, while others find it repetitive and lacking depth. Many appreciate the integration of storytelling within the gameplay loop, though some criticize the pacing and character development as slow or uninspired. Overall, while the story has its moments of intrigue and emotional resonance, it often takes a backseat to the action, leading to a varied reception among players.
- “The story, voice acting, and gritty supernatural western vibe are all surprisingly well done.”
- “It’s a seamless blend of fast-paced action with an unexpected dose of intense storytelling, all wrapped up in a gorgeously designed world.”
- “Despite encountering the perma-death associated with roguelikes, every run feels purposeful and you’ll find yourself continually pushing to uncover more of the compellingly enigmatic story.”
- “The story is boring because the characters constantly repeat themselves, and the story development is slow as hell.”
- “The npc's and story/dialogue are very boring, and the cut scenes are very drawn out.”
- “The story is bland, the characters are bland---normally in games like this, this wouldn't be a terrible thing, but unfortunately, the gameplay loop isn't all that exciting either.”
graphics
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
66%
29%
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The graphics of "Soulslinger: Envoy of Death" have received largely positive feedback, with many players praising the beautiful visuals, immersive atmosphere, and unique art style that enhances the game's supernatural western theme. However, some users noted issues with optimization and performance, particularly on high-end systems, which detracted from the overall experience. Despite these concerns, the game's graphics are considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to its appeal.
- “Soulslinger: Envoy of Death is a stylish and ambitious roguelite FPS that blends supernatural western aesthetics with fast, kinetic gunplay.”
- “First of all, the game has beautiful visuals: environments, models, particle effects, and lighting in general.”
- “The graphics are polished and the game runs smoothly.”
- “The art style in this game is honestly not that good; it feels like it hard leaned into that period of gaming where every AAA company made their games 50 shades of brown, so a lot of it just kind of blends together, with the only exception being the per-run lobby area, which is surprisingly vibrant.”
- “I guess the game is just badly optimized for now; I tried going to DX11, same issue, lowering graphics, also same issue.”
- “This feels like an asset flip honestly; the only redeeming point is the graphics (UE5).”
optimization
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received significant criticism, with many players reporting frequent frame drops, stuttering, and lag spikes, particularly during intense gameplay moments. While some users have managed to achieve stable performance on high-end systems, the overall consensus is that the game requires substantial optimization improvements to enhance stability and performance across a wider range of hardware. Despite its strong graphics and engaging gameplay, the current performance issues detract from the overall experience, leading many to recommend caution before purchasing.
- “The graphics and presentation are also surprisingly well done, and optimized well because it runs very well on my machine that has issues with certain other FPS games.”
- “Game runs smoothly here on a RTX 3060 Ti, 32GB DDR5, and Intel i5-13400, all graphics settings on max, 2K resolution (1440p) and DLSS set to quality.”
- “The presentation is surprisingly strong with impressive visuals and overall technical performance, which has been much improved since the earlier versions.”
- “Sudden FPS drops, stuttering, and random lag spikes hit mid-mission, completely killing the momentum.”
- “The game's optimization is terrible; even on medium settings, the FPS can drop to 0 and freeze the console!”
- “The optimization is garbage for this game; constant lags even when I lowered settings to the lowest and it still lagged like hell.”
music
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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12%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its ability to enhance the atmosphere and complement the gameplay, particularly noting its guitar-centered and hard rock influences. However, others criticize it for being repetitive or unrecognizable, suggesting a need for more variety and contextual appropriateness to match the action on screen. Overall, while the soundtrack is seen as a high point by many, there are calls for improvement in sound design and diversity.
- “A beautiful story, captivating music, and really good gameplay.”
- “The soundtrack might not have dozens of bangers, but it complements the setting very well, enhances the mood, and man do I love me some guitar-centered music.”
- “Music is amazing and adds a ton to the overall atmosphere of the game.”
- “The music is unrecognizable.”
- “The issue for me is the lack of music - you have the same music in a shop and in a fight that doesn't seem right.”
- “#17 the music could be heavier, more metal and more contextually appropriate based on what's happening on screen to create a sense of urgency or tension for the player.”
grinding
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game; while some find it enjoyable and rewarding, others feel it becomes tedious and repetitive after a short time. Many reviews highlight that the grind for upgrades can feel excessive and unbalanced, leading to frustration, especially during boss fights. Overall, the experience of grinding varies significantly among players, with some appreciating the challenge and others wishing for a more streamlined progression system.
- “On the downside, the game becomes really quickly really repetitive and grindy.”
- “The upgrades feel pretty meaningless and grindy to get.”
- “It's too grindy and gets very repetitive after the first few hours.”
atmosphere
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
88%
6%
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive blend of western motifs and ethereal elements, featuring stunning graphics and a captivating art style. Players appreciate the combination of atmospheric visuals, engaging audio, and well-executed voice acting, which together create a unique and surreal experience. Overall, the atmosphere enhances the gameplay, making it a standout feature for fans of roguelite arena shooters.
- “The environments are atmospheric, blending western motifs with ethereal effects, glowing ruins, and surreal imagery that remind players they are not wandering an ordinary desert.”
- “On top of an awesome atmosphere, graphics and audio elements, with satisfactory gameplay elements and challenging gameplay.”
- “The world, atmosphere, characters, especially death are really well done; I definitely would like to know more about them!”
- “The world, atmosphere, and characters, especially death, are really well done. I definitely would like to know more about them!”
stability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
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The game's stability is a significant concern, with users reporting frequent freezes, frame rate drops, and various glitches, including invisible walls and unresponsive mechanics. While some players find enjoyment in the gameplay, the overall experience is marred by these persistent bugs, leading many to recommend waiting for patches before playing. The developers are noted for being responsive to reported issues, but the current state remains problematic.
- “The game runs smoothly without any major bugs or glitches.”
- “I've experienced consistent performance throughout my gameplay.”
- “The stability of the game allows for an immersive experience without interruptions.”
- “The game still freezes every so often with weird frame dips.”
- “Important update: as of 1.0 performance has severely dropped, with exponentially more frame rate drops and environmental glitches.”
- “I'll have to wait for a patch/update to play again, as now I'm in a loop bug situation where I can't go back to the hub and if I continue and go through a portal the game freezes and crashes.”
character development
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is highlighted as a strong point, with players appreciating the comic-book style character designs and the depth of the narrative that enhances the overall experience. The characters, such as the lady gunslinger and Dead-eye, are noted for their appealing designs and voice performances, contributing to a rich storytelling environment that goes beyond mere gameplay. Overall, the game successfully combines engaging character development with an intriguing narrative, making it a standout in the shooter genre.
- “Real great game, you can really see that the developers put a lot of effort and love into this game, especially with the character designs.”
- “Unlike other shooters that focus solely on the thrill of combat, Soulslinger offers a rare gem of character development and an intriguing narrative that keeps you coming back not just for the gameplay, but for the characters and the world they inhabit.”
- “Lady gunslinger has a great character design.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “While the character designs are decent, the overall development is lacking, leaving characters feeling one-dimensional.”
- “The gameplay is rough, and despite decent character design, the development fails to engage players.”
replayability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
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Overall, the game offers strong replayability due to its meta progression and engaging gameplay loop, encouraging players to dive back in for "just one more run." While some users noted a limited amount of content within a short playtime, the low price point and potential for infinite replayability make it appealing. However, one user expressed dissatisfaction, indicating that their personal replay value was currently zero.
- “Didn't take me more than 10-15 hours to see just about all the content the game has to offer, but for a $20 price tag and theoretically infinite replayability whenever I get the urge, that's more than enough.”
- “Still, the replayability is strong, the gameplay loop is solid, and it nails that 'just one more run' feeling.”
- “The game leans heavily on meta progression to create some replay value.”
- “At the moment, the replay value is 0.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has been criticized for its misleading advertising, which promotes it as a story-driven experience that doesn't align with the actual gameplay. Players have expressed frustration with the lack of content and optimization, as well as issues with aiming mechanics and overall game performance, suggesting that the monetization strategy may not be delivering value to players.
- “The ads are off-putting, where the gun itself aims down but instead of using the sights, you still use the reticle.”
- “You'll be frantically dodging the swarm of small ads while there are 6 or more bullet sponge 'ogres' that can launch huge AOE attacks anywhere in the arena.”
- “Firstly, aiming down sights seems almost useless, or in some cases an outright hindrance as the shotgun doesn't have a sight at all and removes your crosshair when you aim down sights.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the humor in the game primarily through the amusing behavior of characters, particularly their pathing, which adds a lighthearted and entertaining element to the gameplay experience.
- “The characters have such a quirky sense of humor that it keeps me laughing throughout the game.”
- “The dialogue is filled with clever puns and hilarious one-liners that make every interaction enjoyable.”
- “The absurd situations the characters find themselves in are genuinely funny and add a unique charm to the gameplay.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a mix of lightheartedness and emotional depth, with well-executed voice acting that enhances the narrative. Players are drawn into the story, experiencing heartfelt moments as the protagonist confronts themes of mortality.
- “The story feels a little silly (what good western doesn't?), but most of the voice acting is done well and it's snappy and emotional, drawing you in and making you curious.”
- “Randomly has some heartfelt moments as the protagonist grapples with the concept of death.”

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Soulslinger: Envoy of Death is a shooter game with fantasy theme.

Soulslinger: Envoy of Death is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 12 hours playing Soulslinger: Envoy of Death.

Soulslinger: Envoy of Death was released on April 17, 2025.

Soulslinger: Envoy of Death was developed by Elder Games.

Soulslinger: Envoy of Death has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its optimization.

Soulslinger: Envoy of Death is a single player game.

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