Soup

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Soup is a single player and multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by Dewdrop Games and was released on March 18, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Soup: The Game" is a local multi-player strategy game for 2 players, offering a unique experience that mimics biological systems. With minimalistic controls and deceptive strategic depth, players command units in colorful, action-packed battles. The game combines strategic unit building with competitive battling, challenging players to make quick decisions and employ tactical unit choices for victory.

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Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

replayability1 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and enjoyable sound design.
It offers simple controls and can be fun, especially in couch co-op mode.
The gameplay is strategic and engaging, with matches lasting less than 10 minutes.

The game feels abandoned, lacking content and depth after a long period in Early Access.
There is no tutorial or clear instructions, leaving players confused about the mechanics.
Many players find the game boring and unbalanced, with limited replay value.

gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as simple and enjoyable, with a solid core mechanic complemented by a great soundtrack. However, players have noted a significant lack of tutorial or instructional guidance, which can lead to confusion and a steep learning curve, indicating that the game has potential for improvement as it continues in early access.
- “This game, though in early access, has a lot of room for improvement, getting the core mechanics in with a great soundtrack.”
- “Soup is a simple game, but it has fun gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is simple, though the lack of a tutorial or instructions beyond three explanations on the title screen leaves you scratching your head a bit.”
- “Even after fifteen minutes, I wished there was a simple/quick tutorial to understand how the game mechanics worked exactly.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their quality, contributing to an enjoyable visual experience. However, the lack of an options menu limits customization for music and graphics settings.
- “The graphics are really nice, and the sound is enjoyable.”
- “There's also no options menu that I could find, which would have been nice to help with the music (which is pretty catchy, admittedly), as well as screen size and graphics quality.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as catchy and a strong point, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, players note the lack of an options menu to adjust music settings, indicating a need for improvement in this area as the game is still in early access.
- “This game, though in early access, has a lot of room for improvement, getting the core mechanics in with a great soundtrack.”
- “The music is pretty catchy, which adds to the overall experience of the game.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a desire for increased replayability through the addition of more playable bacteria, bots, and enemies, suggesting that a greater variety of options would enhance the game's longevity and engagement.
- “I would love to see more playable bacteria or bots, as well as enemies.”