Unsouled
- April 28, 2022
- Megusta Game
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- The combat system is engaging and offers a variety of mechanics, allowing players to chain attacks and utilize combos effectively.
- The game provides a challenging experience that caters to both newcomers and veterans of the genre, with different difficulty settings to adjust the level of challenge.
- The pixel art and animations are visually appealing, contributing to an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall gameplay experience.
- The camera system is problematic, often trailing behind the character and making it difficult to track enemies and navigate the environment.
- The game overwhelms players with a steep learning curve, introducing too many mechanics and combos at the start, which can lead to confusion and frustration.
- Some players find the game to be tedious and lacking in fun, with certain gameplay elements feeling unbalanced or poorly designed.
- gameplay20 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Unsouled is characterized by a vast array of mechanics that offer depth and variety, particularly in combat, which can be both rewarding and overwhelming for players. While the game encourages the use of advanced mechanics for greater achievements, the steep learning curve and initial barrage of information may deter some players. Overall, despite its ambitious design and satisfying combat potential, the execution leaves room for improvement, particularly in user experience and clarity.
“The mechanics are vast and much different from each other, making the game more interactive and interesting. Even if you only upgrade base stats and use a few moves, you can still beat the game. Unsouled encourages you to use more advanced mechanics, rewarding you with more achievements and other benefits.”
“The combat has plenty of variety and depth in terms of how you can chain your attacks together. The combat mechanics can be overwhelming in the beginning because there is much to learn, or you will get instantly killed, as is common in souls-like games.”
“Unsouled is a game that I think needed a bit more polish, but still delivers on a satisfying combat experience with a plethora of mechanics to dig your claws into.”
“Maybe it gets better, but I just was not into this type of gameplay.”
“At the first level, while I am still trying to wrap my mind around the mechanics, the game already throws like ten enemies in your face, and all of them are aggressive in movements and attacks. That is not a good way to attract players to your game.”
“If you don't want to spend 20 minutes (maybe more, I only got that far) reading pop-ups about the game's mechanics and practicing the timing of every possible combo, this game is not for you.”
- story14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The story of Unsouled is generally viewed as mediocre, with many reviewers criticizing its writing, character development, and unsatisfying ending. While some appreciate the dark fantasy setting and find the narrative engaging, others feel it lacks depth and coherence, often overshadowed by the game's focus on combat. Overall, the story serves as a backdrop to the gameplay rather than a compelling element in its own right.
“Amazing leap in story and gameplay.”
“The story does a surprisingly good job with its dark fantasy setting.”
“The story is interesting; I wanted to know where it was going.”
“The story tidbits are pointless, the characters make no sense, the writing is bad, and the ending is worse.”
“The story is a mediocre revenge story, but some elements are still not clear, and the end hints at a sequel or something.”
“The story was boring and basic, and not only that, the ending was one of the most unsatisfying endings ever.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its beauty and the incorporation of favorite movie songs, others feel it clashes with the game's tone and detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, the sound effects have been criticized for overshadowing the music, leading to a disjointed auditory experience.
“Also here is a spoiler-free music video of the game using a song from one of my favorite movies.”
“And oh god the visibility... man the art is beautiful, the music too! I just can't see the attacks or arrows or anything at all.”
“Why is there trap music playing for this fantasy game?”
“There's a ton of abilities, but none of them really feel fun. The game's sound effects detract from every hit to me, and the music kinda ruins the tone completely for me.”
“Why is there like, trap music playing for this fantasy game?”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and not particularly enjoyable, requiring a significant investment of time and effort to appreciate fully. Many express frustration with the repetitive tasks needed to progress, especially during the early stages, which can detract from the overall experience.
“It's more tedious than it is fun.”
“But it's really not just a 'fun game.' It's a tedious game that you have to really want to like long enough until you get used to it; then you'll assuredly love it... but that's just not my thing.”
“And then on top of that, you have to keep going back to kill the one dude to refill your orbs just so you can do certain combos to advance... this is just the tutorial... it's tedious already and I haven't even begun to understand all the combo systems.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally appealing with a nice art style, but they lack polish, leading to issues like characters blending into detailed backgrounds. Additionally, players feel that the visual quality does not match the price point, especially when compared to other games that offer more content and higher production values.
“The art style is nice, but sometimes your character gets lost in the background designs, especially if the floor has detailing and patterns.”
“The combat and visuals feel like they are missing a couple of rounds of polishing.”
“It costs about the same as other games with far more content, far more variety, and far more graphical production values, none of which is early access.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has been criticized for its excessive complexity and contradictory guidance during the tutorial, which feels both overly simplistic and harshly critical of player performance.
“The optimization is overly complex from the start, and it feels like the game is both hand-holding and overly critical of your performance, even during the tutorial.”
“The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frustrating gameplay and frequent crashes.”
“Despite its potential, the optimization is lacking, resulting in long loading times and inconsistent frame rates.”
