Release Date: June 2, 2022
Action platform game in metroidvania style. In Souldiers we take on the role of one of three characters, who explore the fantastic land at the crossroads of worlds and face the dangers lurking there. Game features colourful, pixelart graphics.
Souldiers is a metroidvania action platform game. It was developed by Retro Forge studio and was published by Dear Villagers.
Souldiers takes us on a journey to a fantastic world. During the game we take on the role of a hero who in the middle of a fight for his kingdom is transferred to a mysterious land called Terragaya, located between the worlds of the living and the dead. To get out of here we have to make a long journey full of dangers.
Souldiers is a side-scroller. While exploring Terragaya, we discover more secrets of this land, solve environmental puzzles, jump on platforms and avoid various traps, as well as face hordes of enemies. As befits a metroidvania, levels are full of alternate paths, and many places require you to meet certain conditions to get to.
Fighting enemies is one of the main elements of the game. How the dynamic skirmishes look like largely depends on which character class you decide on before you start. While the scout equipped with a shield and sword excels in close combat, the wizard uses combat magic, and the archer eliminates enemies from a distance. Regardless of which profession we decide on, during battles we have to show dexterity and reflexes. In addition to regular adversaries, powerful bosses stand in our way. As we progress, we improve the protagonist's skills and gain new attacks, as well as unlock better and better equipment.
Souldiers features colorful, pixel art graphics in an eye-catching style straight from the 16-bit era. We especially like the detailed and varied locations, as well as the richly animated attacks.
Platforms:
PC Windows
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X/S
Developer: Retro Forge
Publisher: Dear Villagers / Plug in Digital / Playdius
Age restrictions: 12+
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System Requirements for Souldiers Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Quad Core 2.4 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 3 GB GeForce GTX 1060 / 4 GB Radeon RX 580 or better, Windows 10.
Recommended System Requirements:
Quad Core 3.2 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / Radeon RX 5600 XT or better, Windows 10.
Game Ratings for Souldiers Video Game.
Nintendo Life: 7 / 10 by Mitch Vogel
Souldiers is one of those games that's disappointing simply because a small number of critical issues hold it back from the greatness it comes so close to achieving. A large world to explore, tough combat system, and an outstanding art style are weighed down by ridiculous load times and poor difficulty balancing. It's a real testament to the game's strengths that we'd still give it a recommendation, though perhaps with the caveat that you may want to try it on another platform than Switch, if possible - we really hope that further patches can iron out the issues. At any rate, we'd say Souldiers is certainly worth your time, but maybe this isn't one to rush out and buy right away.
Daily Mirror: 4 / 5 by Eugene Sowah
Souldiers is a fantastic adventure that manages to find the right balance between its different elements.
Gaming Nexus: 6.5 / 10 by Elliot Hilderbrand
There isn't much that sets Souldiers apart from other Metroidvanias. A big map to explore, secrets to discover, and plenty of upgrades. But limiting players to one of three unique classes does not make me want to play Souldiers all over again a second, let alone, third time. Dying is a struggle, and loading back in after a minute to die all over again is not rewarding. Puzzles that frustrated me to no end were common enough to keep me away. Souldiers will only appeal to those who are gluttons for punishment with little reward.
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