Taken Soul | Đoạt Mệnh
- March 6, 2024
- SOGA Std
Get on Steam"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."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The gameplay is engaging and the mechanic of using butterflies to reveal invisible enemies is innovative and satisfying.
- The atmosphere and sound design are well-executed, creating a creepy and immersive experience.
- The game features beautiful environments and a captivating storyline that draws players into the protagonist's quest.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, making it difficult to progress and enjoy the experience.
- The storyline has significant gaps and an abrupt ending, leaving many plot points unresolved.
- The controls and combat mechanics can be confusing and unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay moments.
- story15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as engaging yet flawed, with a captivating premise involving the search for a sister and uncovering a plot of murder and corruption. While the localization is praised, the narrative suffers from a rushed ending and unresolved family plotlines, leaving some players feeling unsatisfied. Overall, the storyline is seen as not entirely original but still capable of drawing players in, despite some inconsistencies and cringe-worthy moments in voice acting.
“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.”
“While looking for your sister (because of whatever happened to your mom), you uncover a plot of murder, corruption, and cover-up to put spirits to rest.”
“The storyline, while not entirely original, is quite captivating.”
“However, the storyline isn't very strong.”
“Luckily, the 'taken soul' plot gets resolved, but your family plot is left with a few holes from what felt like a rushed ending.”
“The voice lines are cringe, the story is weird, and the puzzles are nonsensical.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its innovative mechanics, such as using butterflies to manifest spirits and a humorous duck race feature, which contribute to a smooth and engaging combat experience. Players appreciate the unique hospital setting and the variety of gameplay elements that go beyond simple puzzle-solving, making for a thrilling and immersive experience. Overall, the combination of realistic shooting mechanics and creative gameplay elements enhances the enjoyment.
“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.”
“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.”
“Gameplay has many new elements like duck racing, night butterflies, and cable car rides, rather than just running back and forth solving puzzles and collecting items.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including numerous bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, particularly during critical sequences like the first chase scene. While some players appreciate the unique concept, the overall experience is marred by poor optimization and user interface problems, making it largely unplayable for many.
“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.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed feedback, with some users praising their solid and clean quality, while others criticized them for being subpar and plagued by glitches. Overall, the visuals seem to vary significantly in quality, with some players finding them acceptable and others deeming them inferior compared to other indie titles.
“The graphics were solid and clean, providing a visually appealing experience.”
“Game lore is nonsensical, filled with bugs, and the graphics are poor. There are tons of indie games with the same or lower price that are 100 times better.”
“No big deal, but there are graphical glitches that detract from the experience.”
“The graphics were solid and clean, but the overall experience fell apart during the first combat/chase/survival area.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is widely praised for its cool and engaging qualities, with many users highlighting a distinctly creepy ambiance that enhances the overall experience.
“The atmosphere is really cool.”
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive and adds to the overall experience.”
“The game creates a creepy atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
“The game has a creepy atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
“I found the atmosphere to be unsettling and eerie, which detracted from my enjoyment.”
“The overall atmosphere felt lifeless and failed to immerse me in the game.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music and sound effects in the game are highly praised, with particular acclaim for the soundtrack of the final stage, which is noted for its ability to energize and motivate players.
“The sound effects and music are really well done.”
“The soundtrack for the last stage is amazing, and I could listen to it to pump me up before doing anything.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the entertaining duck race mechanic, which adds a lighthearted and amusing element to the gameplay.
“The duck race mechanic is quite entertaining and humorous.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is reported to be inconsistent, with certain scenes experiencing noticeable performance issues.
“The game optimization is lacking in some scenes.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic amount of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
