
From incredibly easy, like almost no damage from even a big hit, to so tough, that it will almost make you cry. But you will see that thanks to the 4 difficulty settings, this is nothing to worry about. Evading the incoming attacks however is not so easy, for the same reason. You can basically perform some combos, though I am not sure they were put in on purpose, but I had some easy kills because I just got the timing right. Like how the book store is closed because nobody reads books, a classic right?Īs this is mostly a fighting game, there are some things that stood out. From gathering powerups, hearts, … to basically talking to all the NPCs and like to be expected, many of them having useless conversations, the joy of those never fails to make you smirk. I enjoyed this “hybrid” game of hacking and slashing in a Double Dragon style combined with all the lore of a normal RPG. Now the game itself, despite all the Stadia flaws, is quite good. From stuttering images to small freezes, sure, never lasting more than a few ticks, but annoying nevertheless.

With an average of 85 MBPS down and 24 up, I had borks all the time I played. Enjoy stunning scenery and a unique atmosphere as you wander the streets of Portsbourgh.Ĭurrently Young Souls is a timed exclusive on Google Stadia, so you know where this is going, a two-sided review, the first being how crappy Stadia performed and the second how decent this game is! As per usual, Google Stadia relies solely on how decent your internet connection is and it still has not reached a sufficient level of performance to be called great. Pass from one world to the other through day and night and make the most of each environment. Customize your gear by unlocking hundreds of weapons, armor sets, and accessories, and then prepare to fight hordes of enemies and over 20 fearsome bosses.Įxplore 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. Uneventful, that is, until they uncover a portal to another world which threatens the very existence of life on Earth as we know it.įight 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. 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. 8.Welcome to our review of Young Souls, a game that surprised me by being a timed exclusive on Google Stadia. In conclusion, Young souls really shines on Xbox and with the cool atmosphere and great music to beat, you are looking at a surprise hit only limited by your desire to play. Not that this game is easy, it is just easy when you master its mechanics, which is a really good thing. It all depends on your ability to do it as well as possible and even the biggest bosses will stand no chance. Customize your gear by unlocking hundreds of weapons, armor sets, and accessories, and then prepare to fight hordes of enemies and over 20 fearsome bosses.įor a fighting game, the fun still lies in the ability to switch characters on the fly, making it as hard or as easy as it can be. Uneventful, that is until they uncover a portal to another world that threatens the very existence of life on Earth as we know it.įight 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. In case you do not know the story, let me copy-paste a tad from my original review. I kept loving the atmosphere of old-time, but seriously enjoyed the storyline a lot more. Goodbye to the borking and glitching and welcome to an amazing game. I was now able to replay the game and well, I am spilling the beans, this is a solid 8.5 game and pretty much all the disses I handed out, were all a non-issue with the game on Xbox.

Now we have come a long way, but in all honesty, I had forgotten about the game until my recent purchase of the Aydin Pro, a perfect handheld device for Stadia gaming when decent internet is available.

In my previous review of said Stadia game, I complimented the game and kind of dissed the Stadia service for being bad. Welcome to our review of Young Souls, a game that is no longer a Google Stadia exclusive and it is one to keep your eyes on!įirst of all, I want to shed some clarity on the title, which was once a timed exclusive.
