Young Souls

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  • Summary: As orphans, Jenn and Tristan's life path brought them to a mysterious scientist, who took them in and cared for them as his own children. But one day, he disappeared under very odd circumstances.

    While searching desperately for him, the duo found a hidden cellar and the Moon Gate portal,    As orphans, Jenn and Tristan's life path brought them to a mysterious scientist, who took them in and cared for them as his own children. But one day, he disappeared under very odd circumstances.

    While searching desperately for him, the duo found a hidden cellar and the Moon Gate portal, transporting them to a dangerous parallel world where goblins thrive.

    Your adventure begins as you fight to bridge these two very different worlds.

    Young Souls is a gorgeous 2D brawler meets story-rich action RPG. Fight hordes of belligerent goblins, level up with hundreds of weapons and accessories, explore, and journey between worlds, as rebellious twins battle their way to save their foster father.    … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. TheXboxHub
    Mar 22, 2022
    90
    What surprises most is, while it’s an extremely solid fighter, Young Souls might be better as a dungeon crawler. By layering on multiple ways of progressing your two characters, and giving you a map that begs to be explored, it silently attaches a chain to you and reveals that - ta-dah - it has you now.
  2. XboxAddict
    Apr 4, 2022
    82
    Young Souls has a satisfying gameplay loop that has you exploring dungeons, attaining gear and delving deeper for more bosses. That said, with no New Game+ mode after the credits rolled, there’s little reason to go back aside from working towards the 100% completion. Given that Young Souls is available on Game Pass currently, there’s no reason that you can’t check it out and see if you become just as addicted with ‘one more dungeon’ as I did. I now live by the stone.
  3. But Why Tho?
    Mar 13, 2022
    80
    Young Souls is a great new entry in the beat ’em up genre that is bolstered by its RPG elements. The RPG aspects are numerous and well-designed so as to keep you constantly engaged with new things to try out or enemies to take a swing at again. The fact that the whole game can be played in classic beat ’em up co-op or solo is an added bonus.
  4. Jeuxvideo.com
    Mar 17, 2022
    80
    The player also has the possibility of settling the challenge at his convenience and at any time. Another very good point that allows you to appreciate in all circumstances the universe of Young Souls, which has been the subject of very special care despite a writing that is ultimately quite perfectible.
  5. Xbox Tavern
    Apr 1, 2022
    75
    Young Souls is a scrolling beat ’em up with a few more ideas thrown into the mix. You can change the path you take slightly, and you have to earn your increase in stats. The twin’s functionality is a cool touch and playing with a friend is way more fun than by yourself. The game is meant to test your skills and patience but the added option to make it an easier ride will make it more accessible.
  6. XboxEra
    May 27, 2022
    75
    It’s a comprehensive and entertaining package. The story is a bit basic overall but features well-written, snappy dialogue. Combat is solid and making your ultimate gear setup never got old, and the graphics are gorgeous. Despite their flaming red hair, these twins are full of (Young) Soul(s).
  7. New Game Network
    Apr 18, 2022
    75
    Young Souls is a well-designed brawler with an exciting combat system that is easy to use. The story makes an impactful impression as the wayward teens will constantly entertain you with a barrage of witty remarks while defending their sleepy town from hordes of underground monsters.

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  1. Jotabee
    Mar 11, 2022
    9
    Great little game to pass the time, could have a dubbing, but I liked an idea.
  2. JanSanders
    Mar 17, 2022
    9
    Great fun and an excellent coop- experience, suitable for all !!! Gameplaywise ist a bit like Castle Crashers with way more Oomph in theGreat fun and an excellent coop- experience, suitable for all !!! Gameplaywise ist a bit like Castle Crashers with way more Oomph in the actual fights because great sound. Bit on the short side but thats okay. Very recommended !!!… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#7 Best Xbox One Game of 2022
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#9 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2022