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灵魂筹码 Soul at Stake

2018

Should you play it?

Soul at Stake is an oriental-themed 1v4 surviving horror game. There once was a luring urban myth saying that if one can win the game would gain countless money, and his/her destiny would instantly change to become the mightiest overnight. All the participants need only one stake——their souls.

What works
  • Unique asymmetrical horror gameplay with strategic card mechanics
  • Strong horror atmosphere and visuals
  • Interesting character abilities and lore
  • Potential for competitive and cooperative play
  • Active cosmetic content and dlcs
Things to keep in mind
  • Severe server and matchmaking issues, especially outside asia
  • Numerous bugs including game-breaking camera and spawn glitches
  • Incomplete english translation and language barriers
  • Toxic community behavior and poor new player experience
  • Expensive dlcs and perceived poor value for money

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灵魂筹码 Soul at Stake: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Status, Domination. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation, Value, Relaxation.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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  • Competence

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  • Competition

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    "Asymmetrical multiplayer with ranked and unranked matches, players compete directly against each other in 1v4 scenarios."

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    "Asymmetrical 4v1 multiplayer with direct player-vs-player confrontation and ranking rewards encourages competitive play."

  • Continuation

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    "Many players report short play sessions, frustration with bugs, and quick abandonment after achievements."

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    "Players frequently report difficulty finding matches, bugs, and server issues leading to frustration and abandonment."

  • Cooperation

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    "Players manage a group of survivors who must cooperate; relationships impact task effectiveness."

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    "Survivors must cooperate to complete objectives and rescue teammates, though toxic small groups harm community experience."

  • Creativity

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    "Customization options like skins and emotes exist, but gameplay follows established asymmetrical horror structures with limited creation."

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  • Domination

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    "Killers exert control and power over survivors; some frustration expressed over killer dominance."

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    "Killers exert power over survivors with strong abilities; some toxic player groups dominate new players."

  • Escapism

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    "Players use the game as a tense horror experience to escape real life, with immersive atmosphere and scares."

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  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and challenge rather than obligation."

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  • Experimenting

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    "Players try new tactics and card combos to gain advantage, especially as they learn the game."

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  • Exploration

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    "Maps contain hidden areas, secrets, and easter eggs that reward curiosity and exploration."

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    "Maps contain hidden horror-themed Easter eggs and atmospheric details that reward curiosity."

  • Expression

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    "Some character customization via equipment and costumes, though limited; cosmetic DLCs exist but are not highly praised."

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  • Fantasy

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    "The game features supernatural horror themes, ghosts, and imaginative fiction elements."

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  • Fellowship

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    "Community and multiplayer socializing exist, including Discord and playing with friends, but some toxicity noted."

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  • Growth

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    "Players develop skills and knowledge of builds and strategies, though some find progression limited by balancing issues."

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    "Players develop skills and knowledge of character abilities and strategies, though balance issues hinder learning."

  • Health

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    "The game is sedentary with no physical activity involved; some players report negative physical effects from long play sessions."

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  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention during matches; not a casual idle game."

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  • Intimacy

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    "Social interactions are mostly surface-level multiplayer cooperation; limited close personal relationships formed."

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  • Leadership

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    "Some players coordinate strategies in groups, but no strong leadership roles emphasized."

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  • Progression

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    "Players collect items, unlock outfits, gain health upgrades, and progress through levels and bosses."

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    "Players collect items, upgrades, and DLC cosmetics; rank rewards and battle passes support progression."

  • Relaxation

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    "Tense atmosphere and survival horror elements create sustained tension rather than relaxation."

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  • Sensation

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    "Strong sensory stimulation through scary visuals, sound design, and adrenaline-inducing gameplay."

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  • Status

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    "Leaderboards and rankings exist, and some players enjoy recognition, but low player base limits social visibility."

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  • Story

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    "Some background lore and narrative elements exist but are minimal and secondary to gameplay."

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  • Strategy

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    "Tactical card battles require planning, positioning, and resource management, rewarding strategic thinking."

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  • Thrill

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    "Suspenseful horror elements and risk-reward gameplay create tension and excitement."

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  • Value

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    "Many players feel the game offers poor value due to aggressive monetization, pay-to-win mechanics, and unstable servers."

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  • Violence

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    "Enjoyment of combat, destruction, and executions is central to gameplay."

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  • Survival

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    "Survivors must avoid death and complete objectives under threat, emphasizing survival mechanics."

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