The Soul Stone War

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In "The Soul Stone War," players navigate a vast, fantasy world as a powerful Soul Stone Wielder, battling opponents and harnessing the elements in fast-paced combat. Customize your character and weapons, forming strategies to defeat formidable bosses and complete challenging quests. Join forces with friends in multiplayer mode or rise to the top of the leaderboards in intense PvP battles.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 83 reviews

story33 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

The game features a well-written narrative with a great cast of characters, making it an engaging adventure.
The romance options are diverse and well-developed, allowing for both flirtatious and platonic relationships.
The humor and character interactions are enjoyable, providing a light-hearted contrast to the darker themes of the story.

The pacing feels rushed, with many plot points and character developments happening too quickly, leaving little room for emotional depth.
The main character often feels helpless and overly reliant on companions, which can be frustrating for players seeking a more empowered experience.
The ending leaves players on a cliffhanger without a satisfying resolution, making it feel incomplete as a standalone story.

story
110 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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67%
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The story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its engaging characters, immersive world-building, and the emotional depth of relationships, while others criticize it for being poorly paced, linear, and lacking meaningful player choices. Many reviewers noted that the narrative feels rushed and at times incoherent, with a disappointing ending that undermines the potential of the plot. Overall, while the story has its strengths, particularly in character development and thematic depth, it struggles with execution and pacing, leaving some players feeling unsatisfied.
- “It's obvious the author has a vision for the kind of story they want to tell, and the characters and world are both interesting and fun enough to keep me invested.”
- “The story is richly detailed, offering an actual full-immersion roleplaying experience.”
- “The plot was perfectly paced, with just the right balance between fun and entertaining, and serious and gripping.”
- “Starting at the bottom comes with its traits, but I wish the author made a better attempt than a brief sum-up of the 'tragic' story from our past to explain why (seriously, it was barely a page).”
- “This story is of the worst kind; it's one that had all the potential to be decent yet was ruined by some nonsensical creative decisions from the author.”
- “Unfortunately, the fact that the ending was so disappointingly bad really took away all the excuses this story had regarding its other flaws.”
humor
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its cleverness and ability to evoke genuine laughter, with players enjoying the witty dialogue and absurd situations. While some found certain jokes hit or miss, many appreciated the balance of humor with character depth and engaging storytelling. Overall, the humor adds a delightful layer to the experience, making it a standout feature for many players.
- “The writing is damn good; it's funny, sarcastic, and pulls you in so you can't stop reading.”
- “The dialogues are so funny and situations so absurd that I didn't mind at all.”
- “The humor was there and I found myself laughing or snorting out loud quite a few times throughout.”
emotional
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by the deep character development and the touching relationships that evolve throughout the story, creating a sense of family among the characters. Players appreciate the impactful moments, particularly in interactions that evoke strong feelings, though some express disappointment with unresolved plot points and uncomfortable scenarios that detract from the overall emotional experience. The balance between friendships and romances is noted, with friendships being easier to navigate, while romances offer more meaningful connections beyond superficial gestures.
- “Each of them came to life as the story progressed, and it was so touching to see them take care of the player character like a family unit.”
- “It was sweet, wholesome, and just genuinely nice.”
- “Literally, the day after you meet them, these characters are touching your hand and looking at you with their soulful eyes.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game offers significant replayability through its branching narratives based on the player's choices in romantic and friendship relationships, as well as varying character skills and personalities. Players can enjoy multiple playthroughs, each providing a unique experience, making it highly engaging and entertaining for hours.
- “With friendship/romance as well as your stone, which varies depending on skill/personality, it has so much replay value that you will be able to enjoy this book for hours and still not complete a full playthrough.”
- “A straightforward game; replayability comes from the different scenes depending on which romantic (or friendship) relationship you pursue.”
- “This is without a doubt the best choose-your-own-adventure game I have ever played for the following reasons: the action, replayability, romance, friendships, and humor.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it terrible and poorly suited to the experience, while others appreciated specific interactions and character themes, such as Daenlyn's music. Overall, the soundtrack seems to detract from the immersion rather than enhance it.
- “I did enjoy some of the interactions, like teasing Morkai or listening to Daenlyn's music, and Eledwen was a cool character overall, backstory included.”
- “It felt like I was a captive tossed in the trunk with no idea what I had done to deserve this, with barely any interaction and terrible background music to accompany the ride.”
- “The music is repetitive and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “The soundtrack lacks variety and fails to enhance the overall experience, leaving it feeling flat and unmemorable.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their splendid artwork, although some users have noted that lower-end hardware can limit the experience, prompting a search for less graphics-intensive games.
- “The artwork is splendid!”
- “The graphics are breathtaking and truly immersive.”
- “Every detail in the environment is beautifully crafted.”
- “After moving to a laptop with a poor graphics card, I was forced to find less graphics-intensive games to play when I can't use my desktop.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack the detail that modern games offer.”
- “I was disappointed by the low resolution and bland textures throughout the game.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is characterized by a strong focus on character-driven narratives rather than skill-based mechanics, making it appealing for players who enjoy story-centric experiences. Additionally, the game offers substantial content, with players discovering new elements even after extended playtime.
- “I recommend the game to people who prefer character-centric stories over skill or mechanic-heavy ones.”
- “I'm still finding new content after several days of gameplay and playing each individual route!”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a juxtaposition of light-hearted moments against a backdrop of dark themes, including persecution, mind invasion, and abduction, creating a complex emotional experience for players.
- “The atmosphere may seem light-hearted at points, but the story deals with dark themes such as persecution, invasion of the mind, and abduction.”
- “The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing players into a world that feels both enchanting and haunting.”
- “Every detail in the environment contributes to a rich atmosphere that enhances the emotional weight of the narrative.”
- “The atmosphere may seem light-hearted at points, but the story deals with dark themes (e.g., persecution, invasion of mind, abduction).”
- “The game fails to create a truly immersive atmosphere, leaving players feeling disconnected from the world.”
- “Despite its vibrant visuals, the atmosphere lacks depth and fails to evoke any real emotional response.”