Soulslayer

Soulslayer

2017

A compact time-loop murder mystery worth untangling

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The WhatsNext verdict

For Fans of visual novels and narrative puzzle mysteries who enjoy time-loop deduction in historical settings.: Its compact time-loop investigation turns repeated death into clues, rewarding you for piecing together family betrayals and motives within a distinct ancient Chinese setting. Tradeoff: Its English localization is uneven, and untangling specific routes can occasionally devolve into trial-and-error guesswork.

What it does best

  • A compact time-loop murder mystery worth untangling

  • A distinct Han Dynasty Chinese visual identity

  • A visual novel where solving the routes is part of the puzzle

  • Historical details that make the setting feel culturally specific

What might put you off

  • The English localization and clue logic can be frustrating

  • It is very short and loses novelty after the routes are solved

The setup

What you are walking into

An exciting advanture in a story of ancient Chinese setting.Visual Novel with multiple endings to explore.

Where it lives

LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)MacNintendo Switch

Genre

PuzzleAdventureIndie
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