Souldiers is an action platformer with elements of Metroidvania like exploration and Soulslike combat in a pixel art-themed skin developed by Retro Forge, while out fighting for the glory of your kingdom, you and your fellow soldiers are whisked away by a Valkyrie to the lands of Terragaya, a plane that’s halfway between life and the afterlife. You and your compatriots are given the task of locating the guardian in order to move on to the next world. One small problem, you and your compatriots were never actually dead. Battle your way to the heart of the mystery, outwit cunning enemies, solve nefarious puzzles, upgrade your character, and explore every corner of this intricate 16-bit world.  

• Enjoy gripping melee combat by slashing, parrying, and dodging your way through an ever-evolving roster of enemies. Upgrade your abilities and equipment to match the combat style that works for you.
• You will explore an interconnected world full of sprawling handcrafted landscapes filled with treasures, and bosses that are tough as nails, as well as secrets like hidden passageways.
• Souldiers is presented in a 16-bit art style you will see the world of Terragaya come to life with vibrant world-class pixel art that is packed to the brim with all kinds of details.
• Solve all kinds of environmental puzzles and leap from place to place using an ever-expanding list of movement skills.

Reviews

A well-executed and impressively detailed mix of Metroidvania exploration, Soulslike combat, and role-playing style customization that’s marred only by its demanding controls.

metro.co.uk