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SOULVARS

2023
GenresAdventure, Indie, Science Fiction and Futuristic, Cards & Board Games, Side View Perspective, RPG, Anime and JRPG, Strategy, Single Player
AvailableJun 18, 2023
PlatformPC
Developerginolabo
Overview

Get ready to ignite your Soul! Soulvars is a pixel art, turn-based deckbuilding RPG inspired by classic JRPGs with a modern twist. Unravel a dark conspiracy as your party of Soulbearers faces off against invading Dominators in dynamic, action-packed battles.

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13 reviews found

85

Digital Chumps

Jul 9, 2023

The game might have had a rough start with laying out the story and explaining the gameplay mechanics, but SOULVARS quickly smoothed out and got in its JRPG groove thanks to a good mix of deck-building and turn-based action. Additionally, it let its retro vibe personality show and it quickly became a pleasant experience.


80

SomosXbox

PC

Aug 1, 2023

Summary and quote unavailable.


80

LadiesGamers.com

Jul 31, 2023

I believe there is an ability for replayability just due to the soulbit mechanic and trying builds with other main characters which are all elementally themed. The game isn’t a traditional deck building game as it is being branded, so the soulbit mechanic shouldn’t put you off SOULVARS. You can pick it up here, plus there is a demo if you want to try before you buy. If you love JRPG’s, games within a Japanese setting or being a agent for hire, SOULVARS does not disappoint.


80

Video Chums

Jun 29, 2023

When you add up its clever combat, involving party setup systems, and streamlined dungeons, SOULVARS equates to one epic indie.SOULVARS gameplay video → Raging Bytes Review Xbox Series X ★★★★☆ When you think of horror games, RPGs usually don't come to mind but Raging Bytes is here and it's one nifty indie horror RPG. Raging Bytes begins by showing the zombie outbreak from a couple of perspectives then you begin the actual campaign as a police officer named Ben.


80

Softpedia

PC

Jun 28, 2023

Summary and quote unavailable.


70

PS3Blog.net

Jul 11, 2023

Summary and quote unavailable.


70

RPG Fan

PC

Jul 3, 2023

SOULVARS is best described as a “tsundere” game. Its mechanics are tough and intimidating at first, but investing a little time and effort getting to know it opens its heart. You get out of it what you put into it. Beyond its 10–15 hour main campaign (depending on the difficulty level), there is post-game content. Sadly, the disappointing story and characters are a mountain of unrealized potential that could have been so much better. If you are the kind of RPG fan who favors gameplay over story and characters, then SOULVARS may be worth a look.


62

Nindie Spotlight

Jun 26, 2023

While it has an obvious sense of style, and the turn-based battles generally bring some excitement, it isn’t without issues When I reflect on SOULVARS the first thing that comes to mind is that it got off to an odd start, really feeling like I’d been dropped a few hours into an active game.


60

Noisy Pixel

PC

Jun 23, 2023

Soulvars is fast and addictive, but the repetitive nature of the gameplay and the limited tutorials makes experiencing the best parts of this game more effort than they’re worth. It has the style and energy to keep your attention for a few moments, but it doesn’t last when the character writing and world-building lay in an optional encyclopedia than in the game’s story. Still, this game is all about speed and combat, and it delivers in that regard. This post may contain Amazon affiliate links.


60

Checkpoint Gaming

PC

Jun 25, 2023

SOULVARS may have been a hit when it came out on mobile in 2022, but its PC version has not made enough changes for it to feel like it is meant to be played on other gaming devices. The game had an opportunity to increase its interactivity by including more explicit instructions, adding many more narrative elements and by spicing up the game’s landscape. However, as it stands, I’d be sticking to the mobile version of SOULVARS as the ported version lacks a lot of soul.

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