Soulstice

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  • Summary: The balance of the Holy Kingdom of Keidas is compromised when powerful, feral creatures known as "Wraiths" invade from the other side of the Veil, threatening to consume the living. The "Chimeras", hybrid warriors born of the union of two souls, are the only ones who can protect humankind.The balance of the Holy Kingdom of Keidas is compromised when powerful, feral creatures known as "Wraiths" invade from the other side of the Veil, threatening to consume the living. The "Chimeras", hybrid warriors born of the union of two souls, are the only ones who can protect humankind.

    Briar and Lute are two sisters who have been reborn as a Chimera. The transformation has granted Briar superhuman strength and resilience, while Lute, who was sacrificed in order to bind her soul to her sister's, has become a ghost with mystical powers. Voiced by Stefanie Joosten (Metal Gear Solid 5), Briar and Lute are sent on a mission to reclaim a city in ruins that has been ravaged by the Wraiths, only to discover that the Order they belong to has a far more complex plan in mind.

    Explore a dark world brimming with hidden mysteries, master a diverse combat system, and inhabit the dual forces of two sisters in a coming-of-age fantasy story with fast-paced action, vicious enemies and breathtaking boss fights.    … Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 29
  3. Negative: 1 out of 29
  1. GamingTrend
    Sep 20, 2022
    85
    Soulstice does an exceptional job of keeping the player engaged throughout its entirety. The amount of content just within the combat is jaw-dropping, so much so that it feels like Reply Game Studios aren’t saving anything for a sequel. There’s a lot to discover (and a lot to master) as you slowly trek through its massive world and uncover one of the most enjoyable detective-style stories that I’ve come to experience.
  2. Gamer Escape
    Sep 19, 2022
    80
    Soulstice absolutely works as a love letter to action games of the bygone PlayStation 2 era. Vitally, however, it does so without losing a clear identity of its own. Its combat system is unique in the way it asks players to actively monitor mechanics while also avoiding enemy attacks and dishing out flashy combos in true character action game fashion. Its boss battles leave quite a bit to be desired, and the level design may be a bit too narrow at points, but Soulstice manages to make up for these shortcomings with an emotional story and a unique brand of observation-based gameplay that ensures its status as a confident addition to the genre.
  3. Eurogamer Italy
    Sep 20, 2022
    80
    Soulstice finally brings a bit of Italy into the realm of hack 'n' slash, fully succeeding thanks to the excellent characterization of the game world and a layered and satisfying gameplay. Too bad for some problems with the room and an artistic sector not always up to par. It looks like one of the best surprises of the year.
  4. Digital Trends
    Sep 20, 2022
    70
    Soulstice's terrible camera holds back an otherwise ambitious and inspired action game.
  5. PCMag
    Sep 23, 2022
    70
    Featuring combo-heavy gameplay and a dark fantasy setting, Soulstice delivers Devil May Cry-style action that's marred by some frustrating mechanics.
  6. PC Invasion
    Sep 20, 2022
    70
    Strong gameplay and an even stronger story come together to make Soulstice a good character action game, even if issues with weapons, level design, and the camera drag it down.
  7. GamesRadar+
    Sep 20, 2022
    40
    Soulstice does itself no favours by borrowing heavily from Bayonetta, and then falls short of its inspiration in every area. At best this is a functional but uninspired character action game. At worst it's a poor appreciation of the genre's finer points, stacking up systems that detract from the purity of exhilarating combat.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 51
  3. Negative: 20 out of 51
  1. crinewseller
    Sep 22, 2022
    10
    excellent game with mechanical details. I found the choice of using two types of crystals very innovative. the characters are well writtenexcellent game with mechanical details. I found the choice of using two types of crystals very innovative. the characters are well written and the design is very nice. beautiful graphics and very clear. I recommend purchasing. don't believe the low grades, they did review bombing!… Expand
  2. chicca
    Sep 23, 2022
    10
    Very amazing game! The characters are so cuties. i’m not a very hard gamer but i love nice games like this
  4. simon_bronk
    Sep 22, 2022
    9
    The art style is beautiful and immersive!! The combat system is very nice and intuitive. Sometimes the camera is a bit weird but, overall is aThe art style is beautiful and immersive!! The combat system is very nice and intuitive. Sometimes the camera is a bit weird but, overall is a GREAT GAME! Recommended… Expand
  5. Archangelx1999x
    Sep 25, 2022
    8
    Don't listen to these dorks who can't do a linear game with a fixed camera. All they want is open world redundant **** over and over becauseDon't listen to these dorks who can't do a linear game with a fixed camera. All they want is open world redundant **** over and over because they're losers who want to "explore" for 100 hours because they have nothing else to do with their lives. Soulstice is a solid game. Cool characters and monsters.… Expand
  6. yeyecontact
    Sep 22, 2022
    4
    ridiculous story + tedious level design + unpredictable and uncomfortable cam motion = Soulstice
  7. playandhobby
    Sep 22, 2022
    2
    I don't understand why the hell did they opt for fixed camera instead of letting the player move the mouse freely during exploration areas!I don't understand why the hell did they opt for fixed camera instead of letting the player move the mouse freely during exploration areas! This is a total put-off and it is implemented so badly you can't even see where loot is located, paths are troublesome to explore, everything is confused and lacks order. For me it's a big NO!… Expand
  8. Gawel
    Sep 22, 2022
    0
    ta gra ma zły ruch kamery. To rujnuje grę. Nie da się kontrolować gracza i czuje się tak źle. Mam nadzieję, że uda im się to naprawić wta gra ma zły ruch kamery. To rujnuje grę. Nie da się kontrolować gracza i czuje się tak źle. Mam nadzieję, że uda im się to naprawić w przyszłości… Expand

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