Bullet Soul

Release Date: April 7, 2011

Arcade, science fiction, 2D, shoot 'em up, singleplayer

7.4

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83%

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Two-dimensional shoot up originally released on the Xbox 360, and later also released on PCs. While playing, we steer one of the several available combat ships and fight countless enemies.

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Game modes
Technical aspects

Bullet Soul is a two-dimensional shoot'em up. The game was released in 2011 on Xbox 360, and after a few years it appeared on PC, in a version including all additions released for the original.

Mechanics

The title is a classic shoot'em up. The players steer a combat ship that flies upwards. Our only goal is to survive and achieve the best possible result. The task is not easy, as the screen is flooded with projectiles and enemies. Therefore, the player has to display good reflexes, master the rules and get to know the opponents. In addition, the developers prepared three different vehicles (and one additional one in the so-called "B version" of the title).

Game modes

Fun in Bullet Soul takes place in a classic story campaign, in which we have to complete a series of levels and defeat a few bosses. In addition, we can also train in Bancho Mode and race against time in Caravan Mode. There game also offers global leaderboards.

Technical aspects

Shoot'em ups in general aren't the most technically advanced video game genre, but they usually look impressive nevertheless. This is no different in the case of Bullet Soul. While playing, the screen shimmers with tons of colors, the combat is accompanied by various effects, and the action is so fast that you can't notice any deficiencies anyway.

Last updated on March 12, 2020

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[0:30] Bullet Soul trailer #1

7.4

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 60% of Critics. There are 11 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

Destructoid: 8 / 10 by Chris Carter

It's not the most challenging game around (especially if you opt for co-op, as no concessions are made to make it tougher), but it's another welcome indie that's made its way into my shmup folder on Steam.

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Hey Poor Player: 3 / 5 by Nathaniel Terencio

If you like taking a one way trip to Bullet Hell, you will have fun. Everyone else, you’re better off looking elsewhere.

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Cubed3: 7 / 10 by Gabriel Jones

Bullet Soul is quite the oddity. Rarely has an STG emphasised bullet cancelling so much. On one hand, this unique quality certainly helps the game stand out, but on the other hand, it makes the difficulty feel a little uneven. The player will sometimes feel like they're just waiting for something to happen, but when it does, they might panic and lose their ship. Over time, they'll grasp an understanding of which enemies to focus on and how long it takes to destroy them. Once that groove is established, they can turn their attention towards the deep and rewarding scoring system. All in all, this is a strange yet very enjoyable shooter. Give it a go sometime.

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