Soulstopia: Phi

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Soulstopia: Phi is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Cow Games and was released on September 28, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Restless spirits robbed of their dreams and ambitions arrive in Soulstopia; a realm where a lonesome maiden awaits to deliver them salvation — Set the ill-fated free in style using various attacks and transform into a Demon when backed into a corner!

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game has nice graphics and a fun combat system, providing a brief but enjoyable experience.
It's a cheap game that offers easy achievements, making it accessible for players looking for quick completion.
The protagonist is visually appealing, and players can customize her costumes, adding a personal touch to the gameplay.

The combat is repetitive, with only one enemy type and limited moves, leading to a lack of mechanical depth.
The game is very short, with many players finishing it in under 30 minutes, which may leave them feeling unsatisfied.
There are significant technical issues, including unresponsive controls and a lack of customization options, which detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
66%
17%
The gameplay has been criticized for lacking mechanical fun and engaging story elements, leading many to find no compelling reason to choose this game over alternatives. Additionally, the absence of music further detracts from the overall experience.
- “From a gameplay perspective, there's really no reason to play this game at all over any alternative you can think of.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
The graphics in the game are described as less than cutting edge, exhibiting the hallmarks of a console game, which contributes to a clunky control scheme. While some users appreciate the nice graphics and good handling, there are concerns about the overall quality and originality, suggesting a pattern of unethically repurposed content.
- “Nice graphics and good handling.”
- “While this is on PC, it has all the hallmarks and deficiencies of a console game, from the clunky control scheme to the less than cutting-edge graphics.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The story has been criticized for being unengaging and lacking depth, with some players opting to skip it entirely. There is a sense that the narrative does not contribute to the overall experience, leaving players indifferent to its quality.
- “The story isn't good either.”
- “There is no mechanical fun, no story; the only thing I didn't do is listen to the game. I actually didn't hear any music, so I can't comment on that.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its absurdity, with many players finding that its poor execution leads to an unexpectedly entertaining experience.
- “It's so bad that it's funny.”
- “The humor is delightfully absurd and keeps you laughing.”
- “The witty dialogue and hilarious situations make every moment enjoyable.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization practices of Nwartworks, Tero Lunkka, and Valkeala Software have been criticized for exploiting others' work as low-quality cash grabs on Steam, often featuring poorly translated descriptions and coordinated fake reviews to mislead consumers.
- “Nwartworks/Tero Lunkka/Valkeala Software have shown a repeat pattern of unethically dumping other people's work onto Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab.”
- “They're all written in either Russian or broken English, appear at almost exactly the same time, very shortly after the game launched on Steam, all have a direct Steam purchase of the game, and the accounts are used consistently to write fake reviews for asset flips and other cash grabs/scams.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is largely unnoticeable, with one reviewer noting a complete absence of any audible soundtrack, which detracted from their overall experience.
- “There is no mechanical fun, no story; the only thing I didn't do is listen to the game. I actually didn't hear any music, so I can't comment on that.”