Souldiers Review (Steam)

by Jim Smale · June 8, 2022

Our Souldiers Review has us Fighting for our freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, Metroidvania exploration, and crunchy souls like combat.

Souldiers Review Pros:

Beautiful pixel art graphics.
912.64MB download size.
Steam achievements.
Own in-game achievements.
Full controller support.
Metroidvania meets Soulslike gameplay.
2D perspective.
Set controller profile – 360, PS4, generic, Xbox One, PS5, Xbox Series X, and NSW controller.
Beautiful cartoon cutscenes and opening movie.
Graphics – brightness slider and v-sync.
Can rebind controls for both keyboard and the controller.
Six save slots.
Three difficulties – explorer, soldier, and warrior.
You can change difficulty when in-game.
Can skip cutscenes.
Three classes to play – Archer, Caster, and Scout. Each has unique stats and features.
Fully animated backdrops and foreground.
Cutesy animations.
Breakable objects within the environment.
Tutorial signs as you play.
Has a Ghost n Goblins vibe to it.
Hack and slash combat.
Each character really does change how you play the game and deal with fights.
Handy shortcuts for items on the d-pad.
Stamina/MP bar for speels and blocking.
Rolling/dodging can be done through enemies without taking damage.
Shrines can be activated and act as a checkpoint, interact with them to save or fast travel between them.
The map fills in as you explore.
The main quest moves the story along whereas the optional side quests give rewards.
Grab ledges and hold on or pull yourself up.
Earn EXP and level up to get small stats to increase and a mastery point.
Level ups grant mastery points to put into the skill tree and unlock new skills and abilities.
Bestiary fills in as you encounter people and monsters.
Glossary and tutorial to brush up on anything.
Has good pacing in terms of unlocks and progression.
Lacrima fragments can be found and every four will increase your health bar.