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Souls of Blades

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2021

Should you play it?

Famous sword, spiritual realm after the death of the awakening. Where is the owner? How did Gorgeous architecture and The Mysterious Island become a ruin? What happened before the destruction?

What works
  • Challenging and skillful combat system
  • Large, vertical, and interconnected exploration map
  • Unique sword soul transformation mechanics
  • Rich chinese xianxia fantasy atmosphere
  • Continuous updates and developer dedication
Things to keep in mind
  • Incomplete english translation limiting accessibility
  • High difficulty and steep learning curve
  • Repetitive combat combos and limited variety
  • Ui and map guidance issues causing player confusion
  • Technical bugs and occasional crashes

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • There Is No Light: Enhanced Edition

  • SiNiSistar 2

  • Elderand

  • Z.O.N.A: Origin

  • The Devil Within: Satgat

  • Drova - Forsaken Kin

  • Halluci-Sabbat of Koishi

  • Deathstate: Abyssal Edition

  • ZERO Sievert
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Z.O.N.A: Origin

  • The Devil Within: Satgat

  • Halluci-Sabbat of Koishi
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Souls of Blades: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Cooperation, Survival. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Exploration, Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

Why this game works

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