Soulglass

🌟 Cozy, Challenging, and Surprisingly Addictive!🌟 ⏱️ Playtime: 0.7 hours (but many more in the demo) 💖 Score: 10/10 Soulglass combines 2D platforming with a unique mechanic — a Soulglass (hourglass) that you must constantly spin in order to maintain balance and flow. This is far easier said than done, as map-specific afflictions appear to either hinder the rotation of the glass, attack you (!!), or both. Different abilities help you along your journey, and experimenting with your build is half the fun (who doesn't love refreshing the shop, waiting for the item that will finally make your build click). My winning combo was repeatedly reversing the sand gravity, and using the magnetic control ability to help better guide the sand. No, I won't be giving out any more free tips! The art is stunning in a delicate, melancholic kind of way, and you can sense the amount of work that went into each unique animation. The world feels emotionally resonant without being heavy-hand...

I was one of several friends who helped play test this game over the past few months. The game has turned out hella fun and feels better each time it's been updated. They've added multiple skills and a brand new difficulty setting in chapter 2 that was good twist on already fun game play. There's already plans for future updates to the balance as well as another chapter coming in the future that sounds interesting. Can't wait to see the upcoming improvements.

Worth trying out! I have about 1 1/2 hours total on this game including the Demo. Some things I can greatly appreciate about Soulglass is its music, art style and sort of low-pressure environment. It's chill enough to where you can be relaxed playing it but also has a challenging feel to it. The Dev is a lovely person to speak to and I am really happy to be able to have given feedback that was implemented into the game. I played several updates and each one just makes the game better!

Soulglass is a game that stands out with its innovative physics, bringing completely new ideas to the table. Various map specific elements challenge you to find unique solutions to problems the game throws at you. There's a load of interesting perks that allows for a plethora of playstyles, always keeping your sessions feeling fresh. The different contracts will have you strategizing for hours, on what builds you run and how you want to tackle each level. The level environments add an extra layer to the overall aesthetic, each map feeling alive with various elements being both on your side and standing in your way. Each map is clearly crafted with care, with contracts tossed in the mix every maps ambience is stellar. The backdrops are visually pleasing and round off a very beautiful looking game. The movement is the best part of the game. From the way your character walks to the multitude of abilities that will have you soaring every which direction, from top to bottom there's some...

[h1] Soulglass is a solid indie pick with polished mechanics and a refreshing vibe.[/h1] [list] [*]Relaxing but engaging, I sat down to play and when I blinked an hour had passed. [*]Totally accessible for a casual player like myself, I could see more experienced gamers getting a lot of joy in finding ways to optimize runs. [*]The audio, visuals, story, and physics are honestly what keep me coming back (I know that's most aspects of the game but whatever leave me alone I'm having fun). It feels very intentional and cohesive in a way that soothes my brain. [*]Super economically priced [/list]

I've found that I enjoy exploring the maps more than the core gameplay mechanic of balancing the sand. Once I was able to add a few useful "exploration" abilities such as the platform and flying, I spent a ton of time outside of a contract, just seeing where I could get to on the map. It scratched that "did the developer think they could keep me out of this area!?" itch if you know what I mean.