![]() Blades, explosions, and footsteps all leap out of the speaker. Every coin that is picked up, every box that is smashed, every chest that is opened is perfectly crafted. In saying that, the game and its sound effects are incredible. Without the use of voice acting in the game, the use of sound was very one-sided. The bigger they are the harder they fall is cliché but there was nothing more satisfying than completing a dungeon in Young Souls.Ĭustomize your gear by unlocking hundreds of weapons, armor sets and accessories. Fear that you are underprepared, but then joy when the final strike sends the villain into oblivion. It’s a cute gameplay option that at times can take you out of the story, but with such frantic action, the rest is needed.Įvery boss fight in Young Souls comes with a sense of fear and then utter joy. Use upgrades and workout tokens at the local gym and lift weights to increase your strength, stamina, and resolve. Upgrade your way throughout the game finding the best use of the gear you are given, or that you can purchase. Every press of a button has meaning and weight. Where Young Souls excels the most, is in its gameplay. Want to use speed and defense, there is setup for that. Want to button mash and use brute force, there’s a setup for that. The arsenal of weapons, shields, armor, and accessories make for an ever changing gameplay model. There is more than one, and heck there are more than ten ways to play each and every dungeon. Play as a single player or have a friend join in for some co-op. From goblin friend to goblin foe, the characters are enjoyable enough to make every hour of the story worth it.įight with Jenn and Tristan, solo or in co-op Gameplay Another aspect that helps the story flow, is the characters that both aid and hinder Tristan and Jenn on their journey. There is a fast-forward option, but the quippy dialogue was still entertaining throughout. Towards the end of the game, which is roughly around 10 hours from start to finish, the story does become a bit heavy-handed. Much like we the player do, they are asking questions and saying exactly what any young teen would be saying if they were in their shoes. Tristan and Jenn work so well together as a team during combat but where they really shine is the dialogue and conversations they have together. To begin with, the story is fairly simple, but over time as we see more of the threat and the villains, the story becomes more personal and emotional. Not long into the game, he is captured by the vast array of villains that fill every dungeon with exciting and white knuckling boss fights. Tristan and Jenn have lost their parents and have been adopted by an old wily scientist of sorts. The review will thus be reviewing every aspect of the game via the system it was played on. GWW was provided a digital code for the PS4 for the purpose of this review. From dungeon to dungeon the action is relentless, and with a surprisingly interesting story and villainous characters, Young Souls is one of the most fun games you’ll play this year. You play as siblings Tristan and Jenn on a quest to save The Professor. Enjoy stunning scenery and a unique atmosphere as you wander the streets of Portsbourgh.Young Souls puts a blade in your hand and unleashes you into a world of goblins and ghouls. – Pass from one world to the other through day and night and make the most of each environment. ![]() – Explore the four unique biomes of the goblin world and complete dozens of dungeons in your quest to save the world, your reputation and the professor. – Customise your gear by unlocking hundreds of weapons, armour sets and accessories, and then prepare to fight hordes of enemies and over 20 fearsome bosses. – Fight with Jenn and Tristan, solo or in co-op, and experience the adventures of the twins and the two worlds through a beautifully crafted story and polished dialogue. Uneventful, that is, until they uncover a portal to another world which threatens the very existence of life on Earth as we know it. ![]() Life in Portsbourgh for Jenn and Tristan proves uneventful. Jenn and Tristan are two teenagers who find themselves suddenly abandoned and without a family until a good-hearted scientist adopts and brings them into his home settled within a small port town. Penned by Matthew Ritter (The Walking Dead game, Nova Phase graphic novels), Young Souls draws players into a familiar place teeming with nostalgia and adventure where everything is possible. Young Souls features precise gameplay mechanics wrapped inside a profound story with unforgettable characters and intense combat. Gorgeously animated, Young Souls draws you in with its distinct art direction but keeps you playing via a deeply narrative-driven RPG beat-em-up that features clever crossover mechanics. ![]()
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