Usurper: Soulbound
- November 2, 2021
- Caspian Interactive
Get on SteamIn "Usurper: Soulbound," players navigate a dark fantasy world as an immortal being, seeking to regain their lost memories and defeat the Usurper. Engage in strategic combat, explore diverse environments, and make morally ambiguous choices that impact the story. With deep RPG elements, a rich narrative, and challenging gameplay, "Usurper: Soulbound" offers a rich and immersive experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Usurper: Soulbound features a unique 'usurp' mechanic that allows players to take control of defeated enemies, adding a refreshing tactical dimension to the gameplay.
- The game offers a dark and immersive atmosphere with stunning graphics and engaging combat reminiscent of Dark Souls, making it appealing to fans of the souls-like genre.
- The developers are committed to improving the game through community feedback, with regular updates and a clear roadmap for future content, showcasing its potential for growth.
- The game suffers from various bugs and performance issues, including soft-locks and unresponsive controls, which can significantly hinder the gameplay experience.
- Current content is limited, with only a few hours of gameplay available, leading to concerns about replayability and the overall value of the game in its Early Access state.
- Some players find the combat to be slow and clunky, with frustrating mechanics such as tracking enemy attacks and a slow-motion effect that disrupts the pacing of battles.
- gameplay28 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its unique usurp mechanic, allowing players to possess and control defeated enemies, which adds a refreshing twist to the genre. The combination of roguelite elements and souls-like combat creates an engaging experience, enhanced by a multiplayer mode for cooperative play. While the leveling system may have some issues, the core mechanics remain addictive and enjoyable, making it a solid title overall.
“One of the game's most unique mechanics is the possession ability, which allows players to usurp the bodies of enemies and take control of them.”
“The game mechanics, which involve 'usurping' the bodies of defeated enemies and using their unique abilities to progress through the game, add a refreshing twist to the genre.”
“The gameplay is very unique, where we could actually take over the enemy's body and transform our own spirit.”
“A roguelite game with body-snatching mechanics.”
“This is a mix between souls-like combat and roguelite game mechanics.”
- graphics26 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive high praise for their stunning detail and atmospheric design, particularly appealing to fans of isometric perspectives and roguelikes. While some reviews note that the graphics are not exceptional, they effectively enhance the overall experience with a dark, immersive aesthetic. Overall, players appreciate the art style and the way it complements the gameplay.
“The graphics are absolutely stunning, with a dark and jagged design that perfectly captures the feeling of being on a real battlefield.”
“Great detail on the artwork; I love it.”
“I love the art style and the atmosphere.”
“The graphics, while not exceptional, add to the overall atmosphere of the game.”
“Graphics and sounds:”
“Moreover, the graphics are decent; fans of isometric perspective should be satisfied.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by well-written dialogues that contribute to its immersive RPG experience, complemented by a distinctive art style. While the graphics may not be exceptional, they effectively support the overall ambiance, making for a captivating environment. The combination of top-notch gameplay and well-implemented roguelite elements further enriches the atmospheric experience.
“The little dialogues available in the game are well-written and add to the immersive RPG atmosphere and story.”
“I love the art style and the atmosphere.”
- music6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with users highlighting its excellent quality and effective sound accompaniment that enhances the overall experience. Additionally, the music complements the game's art design and combat mechanics, contributing to a positive impression during the demo.
“I enjoyed the demo, love the music and art design, and really actually liked the combat.”
“There is excellent musical accompaniment, an extensive character leveling system, and there is the possibility of co-op.”
“+ good music and sound accompaniment.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game features procedurally generated dungeon floors that provide a decent level of challenge and replayability. However, many users note that once the limited content (approximately 3-4 hours) is completed, the game lacks significant replay value.
“The procedurally generated dungeon floors in the crypt world offer a decent challenge and replayability.”
“The game is great in its current state, but it basically has zero replayability (once you finished the content) and roughly 3-4 hours worth of content, so keep that in mind when purchasing the game.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game demonstrates excellent optimization, with users reporting no performance issues during loading, menu navigation, or gameplay.
“There is no issue with performance from loading the game, the menu, and during gameplay.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs such as disappearing enemies, falling through floors, and being locked at certain levels, leading to an overall impression of it being poorly polished and unstable.
“The game is a buggy mess.”
“Buggy and not polished well: appearing and disappearing foes; falling through the floor; locking you at level 4 and forcing you to go deeper.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is enhanced by well-written dialogues that contribute to an immersive RPG atmosphere, making the narrative engaging for players.
“The little dialogues available in the game are well-written and add to the immersive RPG atmosphere and story.”
- character development2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a strong character development system that effectively reinforces the hero's growth throughout the gameplay, providing a satisfying sense of progression.
“The character development system is excellent, providing constant reinforcement of the hero as the game progresses.”
“The character development is well-structured, allowing for meaningful growth and evolution throughout the game.”
“I appreciate how the character development feels organic, with each choice impacting the hero's journey.”
