Unsouled

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"Unsouled is a fast-paced action game with challenging, stylish combat that requires expert controls and timing to master.Chain attacks and counterattacks are key, with each skill having unique triggers and requiring precise timing. The game features a high-risk, high-reward system, encouraging players to perfect their combat skills for maximum damage."

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Play Modes

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

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 142 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

The combat system is engaging and offers a variety of mechanics that allow for complex combos and strategies, making it satisfying once mastered.
The game provides a good balance of challenge, catering to both newcomers and experienced players with different difficulty settings.
The pixel art and animations are visually appealing, contributing to an immersive experience.

The camera can be problematic, often trailing behind the character and making it difficult to track enemies and actions during combat.
The tutorial overloads players with information at the start, which can be overwhelming and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
Some players find the game to be tedious and lacking in fun, with a steep learning curve that may not be rewarding for everyone.

gameplay
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
78%
8%
The gameplay in Unsouled is characterized by a vast array of mechanics that offer depth and variety, making it interactive and engaging, though the steep learning curve and overwhelming complexity can deter some players. While the combat system allows for creative chaining of attacks, many users found the initial experience frustrating due to aggressive enemies and a lack of clarity in mechanics. Overall, the game presents a satisfying combat experience for those willing to invest time in mastering its intricacies, but it may require more polish to enhance accessibility and enjoyment.
- “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.”
- “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. Wow, 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.”
- “In this game, there's souls, but you can't go back, and it seems like it's a fully linear beat-em-up style gameplay. You're just being handheld from set piece to set piece, so leveling feels 100% pointless.”
story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
43%
14%
The story of Unsouled receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it a mediocre revenge narrative that lacks depth and features unsatisfying writing and an abrupt ending. However, others appreciate its dark fantasy setting and well-translated dialogue, noting that it adds an interesting layer to the gameplay experience. Overall, while the combat is praised, the story seems to be secondary and often feels disconnected or underdeveloped.
- “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 was boring and basic, and not only that, the ending was one of the most unsatisfying endings ever.”
- “The story is a mediocre revenge story, but some elements are still not clear, and the end hints at a sequel or something.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
60%
20%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its beauty and integration into the experience, while others criticize its tonal mismatch, particularly the use of trap music in a fantasy setting. Additionally, the sound effects are noted to detract from the overall enjoyment, leading to a lack of immersion during gameplay.
- “And oh god the visibility... man the art is beautiful, the music too, huuuuuu!”
- “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?”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be more tedious than enjoyable, requiring a significant investment of time and effort to appreciate fully. Many express frustration with the repetitive tasks needed to progress, particularly in 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.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The graphics feature a pleasing art style, but they lack polish, leading to issues where characters can blend into detailed backgrounds. Additionally, players feel that the game does not offer the same level of graphical quality or content variety as other titles at a similar price point.
- “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, far more graphical production values, and none of which is early access.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The optimization of the game is criticized for overwhelming players with excessive complexity from the start, while simultaneously providing hand-holding guidance. This contradictory approach culminates in a harsh critique of player performance during the tutorial, leading to frustration.
- “Way too much complexity right off the bat, but on top of that it manages to come off as hand-holding, and then right at the end it lets you know it was also being really critical of your performance, in the tutorial.”