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Taken Soul | Đoạt Mệnh

56%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
stability, graphics
56% User Score Based on 64 reviews

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"Taken Soul is a survival horror game set in the dreamy yet eerie city of Da Lat, Vietnam. As Trung, you'll navigate dangerous situations and fight dark forces to investigate the disappearance of your mother and sister. The game authentically recreates Da Lat's distinctive architecture and chilling supernatural tales, providing an immersive and tense experience."

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56%
Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews
story4 positive mentions
stability16 negative mentions
  • The innovative mechanic of using butterflies to reveal invisible enemies adds a unique twist to the gameplay.
  • The atmosphere and sound design, particularly the music, are well-executed and enhance the horror experience.
  • The game offers a captivating storyline that immerses players in the protagonist's quest to find his missing sister.
  • The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, making it frustrating and at times unplayable.
  • The combat mechanics are sluggish and inconsistent, particularly with melee attacks and hitboxes.
  • The story feels rushed and lacks coherence, leaving many plot points unresolved and disappointing.
  • story
    40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story has been widely criticized for being weak and poorly executed, with many reviewers noting its rushed pacing and lack of coherence, particularly in character motivations and plot resolutions. While some elements, such as the "taken soul" subplot, are deemed engaging, the overall narrative fails to captivate, leaving significant plot holes and a sense of absurdity that detracts from the experience. Despite the localization team's efforts, the story does not redeem the game, and many players found it lacking in depth and clarity.

    • “While looking for your sister, you uncover a plot of murder, corruption, and cover-up to put spirits to rest.”
    • “The storyline, while not entirely original, is quite captivating.”
    • “Also, the whole game is voice acted in its original language, which is great, and I think the localization team did a good job bringing the story into English for all the one-language speakers like myself.”
    • “As for the story, it is pretty weak.”
    • “I was displeased with the story and it felt rushed, especially when it just jumped your character to a place after loading, gave a few lines of dialogue, then jumped again to another place (this happened twice).”
    • “Luckily the 'taken soul' plot gets resolved, but your family plot is left with a bit of holes from what I felt was a rushed ending.”
  • gameplay
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is a mix of innovative mechanics and familiar inspirations, drawing comparisons to Resident Evil while introducing unique elements like using butterflies to manifest spirits and entertaining mini-games such as a duck race. Combat is generally smooth and satisfying, particularly when facing hybrid zombie-ghost enemies, although some mechanics feel underutilized later in the game. Overall, the character movement and shooting mechanics are praised for their realism, contributing to an engaging experience.

    • “The gameplay is amazing; killing half zombie, half ghost-type creatures is so satisfying.”
    • “Once you get this mechanic down, combat is smooth and fun.”
    • “Utilizing butterflies to manifest spirits, with the option to shoot during cooldown, adds a thrilling yet engaging aspect to the gameplay.”
    • “To describe the gameplay, I would say that it is inspired by Resident Evil in the way it plays but fails across the board.”
    • “Maybe I am crazy, but the whole hospital setup and how you leave the hospital (I am trying to keep this vague as not to spoil things) seems to show some mechanics that are rarely used later on, if at all.”
    • “Fortunately, it did not affect the gameplay, but still looks very weird towards the end.”
  • stability
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, including numerous bugs and glitches that can hinder gameplay, particularly during critical sequences like chase scenes. While some players find it playable despite these problems, others report being unable to progress due to the game's poor optimization and user interface issues. Overall, the stability concerns detract from the experience, though the game's unique concept is appreciated.

    • “Even after, the first chase scene is buggy; the game is unplayable.”
    • “Unfortunately for me, it was too buggy to get beyond the first chase sequence.”
    • “Turns out, the game is buggy, badly optimized, and there's also lots of issues with UI/UX.”
  • graphics
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally perceived as outdated, with some users noting that while they are solid and clean, they are overshadowed by numerous graphical glitches and bugs. Comparisons to other indie games suggest that many titles at a similar price point offer significantly better visual quality. Overall, the graphical presentation has left players disappointed.

    • “The graphics were solid and clean, the story was off to an alright beginning, but then I hit a wall with the first combat/chase/survival area.”
    • “Graphically, the game looks very dated.”
    • “Game lore makes no sense, lots of bugs, bad graphics; tons of indie games with the same or lower price are 100 times better.”
    • “No big deal, graphical glitches happen.”
  • music
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally praised as a standout feature, with a few standout tracks, particularly one with Vietnamese lyrics that many found sweet. However, players noted that there are fewer than five tracks, and often, the music is absent during gameplay. The soundtrack for the final stage received specific acclaim for its ability to energize players.

    • “The song that they include that has the singing was my favorite; I can't understand the lyrics as they are in Vietnamese, but it sounds really sweet.”
    • “The sound effects and music are really well done.”
    • “The soundtrack for the last stage is also amazing, and I could listen to that to pump me up before doing anything.”
    • “The song that they include that has the singing was my favorite, I can’t understand the lyrics as they are in Vietnamese, but it sounds really sweet.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the humor in the game, particularly highlighting the entertaining duck race mechanic and the amusing glitches in the achievement system, which can lead to unexpectedly easy completions. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted touch to the gameplay experience.

    • “The duck race mechanic is quite entertaining and humorous.”
    • “I found it pretty funny that the achievements are very glitched; I grabbed one item and then got the achievement for all 5, so that was an easy 100% for a game.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is consistently praised for its cool and creepy qualities, creating an engaging and immersive experience for players.

    • “The atmosphere is really cool.”
    • “Creepy atmosphere.”
    • “creepy atmosphere”
    • “creepy atmosphere”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is reported to be inadequate in certain scenes, leading to performance issues.

    • “The game optimization is lacking in some scenes.”
    • “The game optimization is lacking in some scenes.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players consistently express that the grinding required in the game is excessively time-consuming, often likening it to needing a second life to manage the demands.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”

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