Soul Axiom

Release Date: February 29, 2016

Puzzle, FPP, adventure elements, exploration games, singleplayer

5.3

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An adventure logic puzzle FPP game created by Wales Interactive, and a spiritual successor to Master Reboot. The story of Soul Axiom takes place in the far future, when death is no longer a problem and people are mass-uploading their souls into a server called Elysia, where all their fantasies and dreams come true.

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Soul Axiom for PC, PS4 and etc. is a logic puzzle adventure FPP game. It was created by Wales Interactive, the developers of such titles as Master Reboot (of which Soul Axiom is a spiritual successor), Gravity Badgers and Infinity Runner.

Plot

The story of Soul Axiom takes place in the future. People are-mass-uploading their souls to a server called Elysia—one of humanity's greatest inventions. Thanks to Elysia, death is no longer a problem, and the server can fulfil the fantasies and dreams of every soul within it. However, something went wrong during the upload process of the soul of the game's protagonist, and when he arrives on the other side, he doesn't know absolutely anything—neither who he is nor how he ended up there. Your task is to discover his story, step by step.

Mechanics

The mechanics of Soul Axiom for PC, PS4 and etc. are focused on two elements: exploration of the world and solving logic puzzle. Since the setting is a digital world with no boundaries, the locations can be quite surreal—from an odd glowing forest, through temples, to a futuristic place resembling those from the movie Tron. The game features 40 maps in total and over 100 puzzles, mostly based on the correct application of the laws of physics and manipulating the environment. Moreover, during the game you gain various abilities, which come in handy in later stages, and your actions have an impact on the story's ending. The whole playthrough takes over 20 hours to complete.

Technical aspects

Soul Axiom for PC, PS4 and etc. features distinctive, attractive visuals and rich soundtack, consisting of fifty tracks that fit the mood perfectly.

Last updated on June 11, 2016

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[1:28] Soul Axiom launch trailer

5.3

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 8% of Critics. There are 31 Critic Reviews.

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We Got This Covered: 2.5 / 5 by Eric Hall

Certain sections of Soul Axiom are as memorable as Wales Interactive would like them to be. Unfortunately, however, these moments are buried under a lacklustre and confusing storyline and simplistically dull puzzles.

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GameZone: 5 / 10 by Daniel R. Miller

Soul Axiom initially holds promise, but design flaws, a convoluted narrative, and constant guesswork make the puzzles feel arbitrary rather than rewarding.

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TrueAchievements: 3.5 / 5 by Marc Hollinshead

Souls Axiom is an interesting title. It explores an unconventional concept to that of most games, and the puzzles are challenging and vary in design. The story is unique but it can be difficult to follow at first as you will become confused by the unusual cutscenes that play at the end of each level. If you persevere with the game, though, it is a rewarding experience that will offer you plenty of content. Collectables don't feel tacked on and they actually help to enrich the game's plot, something that is certainly a blessing with this one. Whether you're after a new puzzle title to get your brain whirring, or an indie game that doesn't possess a pixelated 2D artstyle, Soul Axiom may be worth a look.

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