Разработчик: Talha Kaya
Описание
You sail on your small primitive boat to a world of islands, dragons, and magic. You can learn about stories of people living on islands you chose to visit, discover dragons, catch fish, customize your boats, find ghosts, cast magic spells, and more.
Soul Searching leaves you in an open world without any tutorialization except telling you the buttons to play. There is not one correct path. There are a number of play styles you can choose, depending on your hunger for gold and better boats. You might get lost, but it won’t take too long to find your way to the end.
Soul Searching is about growing up, leaving your homeland, standing on your own feet. It deals with themes like isolation, searching for meaning and direction, leading to depression and suicidal thoughts.
As the player, you are not a violent hero. The most violent thing you can do in this game is to catch fish to feed yourself. Other than that, it’s a game of humble survival and peaceful travels. But in that humbleness you are challenged to survive in a world of merciless dragons and endless seas.
Made by a one man team spanning 3 years of development, Soul Searching is a very personal game. It tries exciting story-telling methods to convey feelings rarely conveyed in games. Since all code, art, music, everything is made by one person, it offers a special sense of authorship hard to find in other games.
Other than the single player story mode, game also offers a randomly generated mode from 1 to 4 local players. This offers replay value and requires players to work together to survive. More players, more need for resources, so more challenge, but more skills to survive.
Soul Searching invites you to its world of mysteries. Even though the main story play time is not that long, if you want to unlock every achievement in the game, you will have to get lost in this world.
Features:
- Around 3 hours of single player story mode
- Random mode from 1 to 4 players that randomly generates a map and requires players to work together to survive
- Creatures at sea: dragons, killer whales, and more
- Islands with lots of monologues, and other islands that are not populated by humans
- Magic skills that let you survive on sea more easily
- Player appearance customization (including gender and sexual interest customization)
- Day night cycle that affects gameplay in subtle ways
- Extensive soundtrack
- English and Turkish language support
- Supporting selectable control schemes: 4 players on Xbox gamepads, 2 players on keyboard, 1 player on mouse
Поддерживаемые языки: english, turkish
Системные требования
Windows
- OS *: Windows XP SP2+
- Processor: CPU: SSE2 instruction set support
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: Graphics card: DX9 (shader model 3.0) or DX11 with feature level 9.3 capabilities
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 250 MB available space
- OS *: Windows 7+
- Processor: CPU: SSE2 instruction set support
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Graphics card: DX9 (shader model 3.0) or DX11 with feature level 9.3 capabilities
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 250 MB available space
Mac
- OS: Mac OS X 10.8+
- Processor: CPU: SSE2 instruction set support
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: Graphics card: DX9 (shader model 3.0) or DX11 with feature level 9.3 capabilities
- Storage: 250 MB available space
- OS: Mac OS X 10.8+
- Processor: CPU: SSE2 instruction set support
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Graphics card: DX9 (shader model 3.0) or DX11 with feature level 9.3 capabilities
- Storage: 250 MB available space
Linux
- OS: Ubuntu 12.04+, SteamOS+
- Processor: CPU: SSE2 instruction set support
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0 or later
- Storage: 250 MB available space
- OS: Ubuntu 12.04+, SteamOS+
- Processor: CPU: SSE2 instruction set support
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0 or later
- Storage: 250 MB available space
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i think this was a really deep and emotionally moving game but i played this when i was younger years ago and dont remember much of it now, it kinda feels like a fever dream??
i had no clue what the story was, all i know was that i cried at the end anyway
Minimalist journey with a simple gameplay loop
Spiritual story told very briefly and without over saturation
Reminds me of "A Wizard of Earthsea "
It is a cool concept but it needs more work. I got to the end of story mode when my boat was caught on fire and became useless, and I got stuck in a loop where I just died over and over without any means of saving the progress I had made. If you're going to punish players like that, at least give us the option for conventional game saves. I respawned with my broken boat ad infinitum, with no tools, no map and no oars (maybe I should have swimmed blindly across the ocean?)....
Except for that whole ordeal (bug or feature, no idea), the story and characters lacks depth. I have no idea how so many people seemingly can get so touched by this game, or maybe I am just a jaded old bastard (yet one that really wanted to like this game!!!). All the NPC's has depressing stories to tell, seemingly just piling them on top of you without you being able to process them in any way, even less solve them. Maybe the purpose is to be an endless shoulder for everyone to cry on, again, it isn't clear to me.
I like the world presented in the game, but the cut-scenes takes you completely elsewhere that doesn't seem to belong to the main story of the game at all. You have a magical world that is mostly ocean, with mythical creatures and people traveling by rafts using parchment maps, but in the cut-scenes you are suddenly in modern day society. That could of course be a deliberate choice made by the developer, but just like with everything else concept-wise in this game, it just feels like more open ends that never lead anywhere.
Nice game! Just when you are going to get bored, the game brings you something new and your excitement is renewed. The story of the game is good enough. The short stories section was even better than the main story itself. I recommend this game to everyone. Finally, I have to say that the voice-overs were very sweet.
It was really zen, listening to the ocean just rowing around on your float, swimming for coins, fishing for food (fishing took some practice) while attempting to avoid danger and trying to find an islands to explore and replenish your water. But zen as it may, even in this game, you can't avoid reality.
Soul Searching is a simple game about running away from all the anxieties surrounding life and death. A great geatway from the world around you for a couple of hours.. or is it? Either way its worth your time and is a sweet game which lingers after you finish it.
Hands down the best game I've ever played. Recently I've been struggling with stuff in my head, but this game really helped me to just kind of, understand. It was relatable and even without all of that (spoilers, so im not going to say it...) it was still amazingly fun gameplay
11/10
Soul Searching is great example of an indie title that has modest scope, yet ends up being bigger than itself. The end result is greater than the sum of its parts. It has a soul. Indie games like this do what AAA titles could never achieve - they poke at fundamental human questions and issues, and like real life, they often do not achieve a satisfying resolve. That's okay. That's life.
Essentially, Soul Searching is a *very* lite survival sim where you are on a quest to 'find yourself'. Almost zen-like, if you ask me - there is no fighting, and it is hard to die (along with little-to-no punishment for death). You can finish the game in, oh, about 2 hours, but achievement hunting is fun and will double that. There is local multiplayer which I am eager to try because the wifey played single player and enjoyed that. That says something right there. Otherwise, there are several things that pleasantly surprised me. You will find a variaty of different rafts you can buy, and they have modular features such as oars, ladders, rudders, fishing gear, fresh water supply, etc. Really neat. There is currency and magic. The dialogue is well done, and asks meaningful questions for anyone who thinks critically about their life. There are small random 'events' that you will find out at sea, which is cool. And dragons.
Where Soul Searching really shines is in it's presentation. The music and game flow almost create a cinematic experience; it was touching at moments, for sure. I won't go into spoilers, but the story is good. Well, at least I can say that the first half had me super excited about it, but I felt it ended more with a whimper... Or perhaps I was hoping it would go another way - but that's okay because the overall experience is still great.
Well worth the asking price. You will get an afternoon filled with some great gaming and a thinkpiece story.
Pros:
+Great zen-like/lite survival game
+Presentation and game flow are brilliant and really showcase how indie games can have soul
+Interesting story
+Controller support is great
+It's fun
+Dragons
Cons:
-If you value a dollar-to-hour ratio, you may be disapointed here - but the hours are certainly high quality
-Be aware that the storyline is a bit dark (not a con per se, but just know this)
Glad I picked this up and played through it. I look forward to getting the local multiplayer achievement, too. Absolutely charming.
**SPOILERS**
In "Soul Searching," there is a main purpose that is NOT supported by the game itself. That unsupported purpose is that we as people have to tackle our problems, not run away from them. While the black-and-white cutscenes do have characters that reflect upon this concept, the main story diverts completely away from it. The main story is short and very uneventful. You seem to be soul searching only because your ancestors did so, not because you actually need to. What did soul searching have to do with mending the friendship between people and dragons again? The story is completely capable of completion WITHOUT awakening any souls and learning their ablities. When the dragon took me back to my home island and the game ended, I wondered if throughout the game I was either trying to save souls (from what?) or create peace with dragons and humans again. Would I reccomend this game for only seven dollars? Only if you're looking for something aesthetic and pleasing to the eye. But to those who are searching for a clear and sensible story, be warned.
Pros:
-Looks beautiful
-Great and relaxing soundtrack
-Simple controls
-Decent price (when on sale)
Cons:
-Short and confusing story
-Uneventful dialogue
-Large lack of development with characters
-ALL components of the boat can possibly be burned (forcing you to purposefully die b/c you can't sail the boat)
-Wondering what I had really accomplished after the end of the game
If you are looking for a game that is short but includes some spirit in it, this is your game. It is a compact adventure with a nice philosophy in it.
I didn't expect very much going into the game but it was overall a very nice experience.
It's a simple exploring game with minimal game mechanics, lots of downtime to think about what is happening with the story. Also has a great soundtrack.
Most of the enjoyment of this game for me came from applying what was happening in game to my own life.
If that sounds apealing at all to you than I would definitely recommend Soul Searching to you.
Very impressive and original little game.
You play someone who decides to sail away from home for "soul searching" (which itself is a bit mystery for us at the beginning). After you sail, story is delivered in bits & pieces and puts you into an introspective mode about yourself alongside the character in the game.
Game really excels at evoking feelings of loneliness & serenity by the gameplay itself, which is simply sailing from one island to another by yourself and trying to stay alive while days & nights go by and nature throws interesting things at you.
I think it's fair to say graphic style might not appeal to everyone but overall atmosphere is pretty successfull at luring you once you start playing, with nice details and use of sound and music.
Can be completed in 3 hours, filled with little suprises. If you like indie games with personal stories (Ilike me), you'll probably like this one.
Soul Searching is an evidence of that, games as a medium can not be defined solely with so-called genres. In no other survival game, I have felt such strong connection and empathy with the protagonist. It is beyond mechanics: The soundtrack, visuals, and audio are wrapped around a unique and compelling narrative. A stellar performance from the sole developer who worked day in day out to create a masterpiece. The best dollars I have ever spent since HM series. A must-have in your library if you are especially interested in games as an art form.
While the graphics are simple, the story is powerful. Soul Searching isn't so much about getting to the end as it is exploring and searching each island and listening to the people and what they are saying. There are times when the story explains things that make you wonder the true plot of the game, but it all makes sense at the end. In a way, without giving too much away, it is about finding life when struggling with the horrible things that either go on mentally or physically around you. The struggles of every day life and even the struggles of depression and how it affects a person. Soul Searching is beautiful and, though slow and slightly frustrating at times, is a wonderful story and very peaceful. I will happily play it again and again, perhaps enjoying the other aspects of the game instead of just the story.
As the description says, Soul Searching is like Life of Pi meets magical setting of LeGuin's Earthsea, with a special sauce. If you are looking out for an emotional experience that allows you to contemplate through a meaningful journey, then search no more. A masterpiece awaits!
Soul Searching is a fresh game with an interesting narrative. It shows that you don't really need fancy graphics, or expensive sound design in order to provide good time for the players. I always compare these kind of games with other types of entertainment that I spent money to. Yesterday the ticket for a movie that I went was more expensive than Soul Searching and definitely was a worse experience. Games like this, makes you interact, care and think, puts you into the driver seat. I always appreciate these kind of games and kudos to their developers.
I definitely recommend it even with full price, it's much better time spent than a 100 min movie, and it's still cheaper :)
So I don't really know how to start. I am extremely emotional at the time of writing this and as a heads up I want you to know that this game is really good and you should consider buying it. My review is mostly going to be me rumbling about emotional stuff. If that is not for you, I'm sure there are other reviews for you to read.
I bought the game just this morning, thinking that I would be playing a survival game. Gonna be honest I was not expecting an emotional masterpiece. I'm sure you have felt this burden in your own journey throughout your life; melancholy. You stop deriving pleasure from the things you used to enjoy. You no longer get any pleasure out of living and you start to see how pointless everything is. How we live lives that are made up by other people. How everything in life such as love, happiness, friendship, goals ect. Are things that we have made up to use as a shelter. Or are they? It depends on you. Are you a searcher, or an escapist?
The game goes through these emotions. The carefully crafted narrative makes one think about themselves and their lives. About how this world works. “Should you really go?” says the girl in the beginning. “There are more important things in life.” Should we really follow our ancestors by doing all the pointless deeds that they have engraved in our skulls and societies? By wasting our lives trying to land a job, trying desperately to save up to buy a house or to get married and have children? Are these the things that determine our humanity? You know, this game hit me hard ‘cause I have been having these feelings for a long time now. I have been struggling to find a reason to continue this charade.
"I don't feel any kind of happiness or sadness. I just feel serenity. I feel melancholy."
"Melancholy is a great burden, but if you carry it, it'll make you see things."
"I see things"
"I saw things that no one was supposed to see."
"I'll never speak again. I'll never write again.
Melancholy, a symptom of depression or anything else that it can ooze out of, really does make one see things. It helps one look at life from a distance. Like the audience of a theatre play, one gets to observe everything. Like a carefree explorer, one gets the freedom to proceed without bonds. Like you no longer exist, as if you are not human anymore. It sounds bleak but somehow it is great. I guess this is why people say don’t think too much lol.
I ask myself these question all the time, so for the sake of an argument let's ask them again. Why am I still alive? Why do we go on after knowing everything we do? Is it love that keeps us going? The game does touch this point. “All is lost when I put my head on your lap. It all fades away.” I think we can say that the things that we hold on to, all the things that keep us going are like drugs. They make us forget, they help us run away and hide. “I’ll forget what I’ve been through, for that is the way to go through even more. Even more…” the game says.
I still play lots of games. I watch tons of stuff and I am in love with this person who have changed, and still is changing my life. Not just to keep going, not just to pass time while waiting for death. I enjoy doing these things. You know, there is a thin line between being a soul searcher or an escapist and I still do not know which I am. But I try to be a searcher. Maybe in some point of my life I will decide whether it was worth it or not, but not now. I should get going and continue the search for my own soul.
As I have said, this “review” is mostly a rant from an emotionally unstable person. I needed to vent for so long that I guess I found it easier to do it via writing. If you have made it this far, buy the game. It is a nice experience. A big thank you to Kayabros for creating a story this touching to a lone soul. Thank you for expressing our feelings. Teşekkürler<3
Wow, game is just finished now and I didn't realize how the 3.5 hours passed by so fast, warm and smooth... Soul Searching was a really unique indie perl that would totally worth your time. I would easily recommend this game to anyone.
There were really something there, that would easily touch to any soul, who would just dare to open it and take a look inside. Especially, the dialogs and cutscenes were really magical, that i have never seen in any other game before.
To set sail to unknown with just a little boat and watching the clouds passing by... It was the unique feeling that Soul Searching builded up it's deepest core that makes it an unforgetable experience. I'll remember this one... Nowadays, it is very hard to find a game with that unique feeling. 10/10!
No video game made me feel this way before. It's like a breezy autumn afternoon, alone at the beach, watching the waves and thinking about your life.
Soul Searching is one of the best indies i've played this year. On top of it's heartfelt story, survival part doesn't get tedious at all. In it's ocean of surprises, there's a huge pile of content to explore with your small raft.
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| Разработчик | Talha Kaya |
| Платформы | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Ограничение возраста | Нет |
| Дата релиза | 02.02.2025 |
| Отзывы пользователей | 88% положительных (91) |