SOULVARS

Jul 10, 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.

Jun 30, 2023

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Aug 1, 2023

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Jun 28, 2023

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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.

Jul 27, 2023

SOULVARS tries its best to create a unique world and theme, yet falters, and has to rely heavily on the turn-based action instead. The Soulbits and corresponding Arts make for a very intriguing combat system that’s incredibly fun to experiment with.

Jul 11, 2023

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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.

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.

Jun 23, 2023

Soulvars is a pixel art JRPG that’s definitely not a deckbuilder, no matter what the synopsis tells you. It’s beautiful to look at and fun to play once you get to grips with it.