Soul Society[Review]

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 19:11:21 GMT

This is my first review so go easy on me.

-History-
You see on the hub the old and new credits for this game.
Old Credits:
Von Fanel: Creator
SSJeice: Captain icons
Gokou-Kun: Button, banner, and title screen image
DevilishLightning: Unit icons
Meh000: Town turfs

New Credits:
Sylph and Ephemerality: Owners
Ephemerality: Coder
ANBU Kunoichi: Some squad icons
Mimiu: Some lieutenant icons

As you can see this game was previously owned by Von Fanel, the ownership was changed about 2 years ago if I'm correct(sorry if I'm worng).

-Originality-
Soul Society is a turn based RPG, inspired by Bleach and Ragnarok Online. As far as Originality goes I think it's pertty different from some turn based RPGs. In the picture below you can see that you get the normal rpg stats(Speed,Strength,Wisdom,ect)

Another thing you will see is the Squad system they have going, each squad has a Captain(If assigned), Lieutent(If assigned), and other members(if any). Squads can level alot easier depending on the Devotion. In the picture below you can see that my squad's devotion is set to 5% so whatever exp we get from a battle 5% of it goes to the squad. I thought that was a pretty cool addition to the game.

-Gameplay-
The gameplay in this game is fantastic to those who like turn based games, but when you login you might notice that it runs on BYOND 3.5 which in my personal opinion is cool because not many games(I'm speaking of the ones in BYOND Anime of course.) anymore do. First thing I always do is go buy some units(lackys, backup, ect), You are able to name them whatever you feel like. Well in a battle you will take turns in order of who has the highest speed stat in the battle.

After like you get to level 3 you notice that this game is not a single-user friendly game, training is rediculous without a party. A party is can consist of up to 5 players in this game. After about a day or two of training in a party you get to your first boss which is hard without a party unless your a CAptain level 50+(Maybe haxed).The pink/purple blob in the back is the boss.

So pretty much the only compliant you will have from me is that it's way too hard to train in a single party because sometimes not everyone is online and on the same island.

-Presentation-
Once you first log in you will see a nicely done title screen.

After you've created your character you will walk around a bit noticing the turfs(On my opinion their not too bad, pretty good)

Then I went into town and was checking out the buildings and I noticed that some of the icon arn't consisent as in there are some that are good and some that are pretty bad.(Example below)

Here is a one of the better ones.

As for the hollows they are pretty original looking(Going back to the boss fight picture)

The sounds in this game start up depending on where you are at(Different music for almost every building). If you turn it off in the game it will start back up if you leave the building. To me that was quite annoying. So you'd have to go to pager and do it in preferences.

-Overall-
Overall I feel this is a wonderful game, that everyone should play. Although I have some complaints it's still a good game that is if you have time to train but I pefer it that way.

I'd like it very much if we could avoid spamming this review, I got bored and this is what came out. If anyone would like to give me tips on giving review I'd be very grateful. Thank you for your time.

This week's featured original games

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:51:55 GMT

And this week Original Games of the week are...

Cow RP
Death Note Online
Mystic Journey
and
Mitadake High

.::Cheers::.

~Updated~

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:03:35 GMT

I've just updated the Original Games Of The Week Box and changed the top 10 list.

The Forum

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 07:11:58 GMT

The Original Game Club Forum is open for anyone to post. But please before posting anything read the guideline I've posted, thank you.

The CSS Team.

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:30:35 GMT

I'd like to thank the CSS team for making this layout for this guild, it looks great.^o^

Top 10 games.

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:32:19 GMT

Well, once I get a new CSS I'll be changing the top 10 games list. But I would like you guys to help me. So if you would suggest which ones should be in the top 10.

Original Games of the week.

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 01:39:05 GMT

Each week I will be putting up a new set of Original games. There is one requirement for it, 1. It must be out. If you would like to suggest a Original game to go up there let me know.

New Guild/ Accepting New Games.

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:22:02 GMT

This is the new Guild page for the Non-Rip Fan Club. I changed name and gonna be changing CSS tommorrow.Now accepting Original Games.

Now accepting Original game, they HAVE to be "Original" or as Original as a BYOND game can get. They must be out or coming out and messing around. We only accept serious projects.

Game Name:
Planned Release Date:
Reasons:(Put how it is Original from other games)
HUB:
Comments:

That's the format I want you to use.