Soundfall Review (Xbox Series S)

by Jim Smale · June 6, 2022

Our Soundfall Review takes on this fast-paced music-based dungeon crawler that combines looter-shooter action with rhythm-based gameplay to create a world of music unlike any other. The closer you time your actions to the rhythm of the soundtrack, the more powerful you become

Soundfall Review Pros:

Decent graphics.
2.9GB download size.
1000 Gamerscore.
Rythm-based shooter gameplay.
Opening and ongoing tutorials.
Shoot in tune with the beat to do bonus damage and time dash jumps to the beat.
Plays like a twin-stick shooter.
Has a real Zelda Cadence Of Hyrule vibe to it, it’s definitely inspired by it.
Can skip or fast forward cutscenes.
In-game cutscenes.
Songs played in a level have a BPM score which dictates the difficulties of levels.
2 – 4 local multiplayer.
Audio/latency sliders.
Can rebind controls.
World map level select.
Can replay levels.
Chain combos for extra score.
Breakable objects in the world.
End of a level breakdown showing the accuracy of hitting beats, score, and time taken.
Each level has four award tiers – Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum.
Earn EXP after a song and level up
Different enemies appear depending on the BPM.
Has a speedrun feel.
Really strong soundtrack.
Collect gold coins from enemies and break objects.
The shop sells new weapons and gear.
Customize your own loadout, two weapons then gear and emotes.
Ten biomes in the game – Peaks, Jungle, Crypts, Desert, Depths, Cityscape, Volcano, Forest, Beach, and Skylands.
Loot can drop from enemies.
Can get addictive especially when you get in a groove with scoring and shooting.
Break down unwanted gear and weapons for gold.