![]() The camera also negatively affects how combat scenarios feel as well. There are a few cases where I have gotten lost because the camera misleads me into a dead end and I have to backtrack. ![]() This makes the game more of a linear platformer which isn't bad in itself but it doesn't work well in this case. Similar to Nier Automata, the camera isn't always actively hovering over the player and has many areas where the camera is pinned to a certain angle. There is a lot of enjoyment to be had with the combat but it all comes crashing down when you can't see what is happening on the screen. This creates more dynamic battles as you need to switch between the two energy fields while also watching out for the regular type enemies. The Banishment Field creates a red aura field that allows possessed enemies to be damaged. The Evocation Field creates a blue aura and reveals ghost-like enemies for attacks. Additionally, there are special enemies that require you to activate different energy fields to effectively damage them. Some enemies will require different combos and weapons to be dealt with more efficiently. Even at the moderate difficulty level, you won't be able to mindlessly fight enemies. Soulstice brings in a faster pace game but does not make for just a button-mash fest. The cutscenes are very well made with nice visuals and animations but the game felt like constant exposition with little interesting substance to keep me engaged until later in the story. While there is nothing offensive about the story, I could not get myself into it. The story follows Briar and Lute as they continue to fend off the Wraith invasion while learning more about their history and the power within them. On the brink of death, Briar discovers mysterious chaotic energy inside of her that transforms her and Lute into a powerful beastly form. They arrive at a village late to the party and rush to help their fellow Chimera. Briar and Lute are Chimera, who are tasked with fighting off the Wraith that are invading their lands. The game opens up with characters Briar and Lute in the heat of battle overwhelmed with enemies. Soulstice brings in some cool ideas to the table but fails in some key areas. This game takes more inspiration from games like Devil May Cry, Nier Automata, and Bayonetta but the question is if it can hold up to those standards. There are some elements that they share but the game is a lot more fast-paced than the name and gritty graphics would lead you to believe. Despite the name, Soulstice isn't much of a Souls-type game.
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