Finding the Soul Orb

Good visuals, but I find it repetitive and boring. The player runs so slow. Combat feels good but repetitive.

Finding the Soul Orb, developed and published by Tonguç Bodur, is a short first-person adventure that blends light exploration, minimal combat, and environmental storytelling into a linear fantasy journey. It follows a familiar structure seen in many walking simulator-style games, but attempts to expand on that formula by introducing small gameplay elements such as puzzle interaction and ranged combat. While the game presents a clear artistic vision and occasionally striking atmosphere, it ultimately feels constrained by its simplicity and limited mechanical depth. The story centers on a troubled kingdom plagued by supernatural forces, with the player stepping into the role of a lone figure seeking to restore balance through the recovery of a powerful artifact known as the Soul Orb. The narrative unfolds gradually as you move through each area, typically delivered through triggered text sequences rather than direct interaction or dialogue. This approach creates a quiet, almost detached storytelling style, where the world reveals itself piece by piece rather than through active engagement. While this can add a sense of mystery, it also makes the narrative feel distant, as players a…

Beautiful walking simulator with some easy shooting sequences. + Graphic + Sounds + Atmosphere + Level selection after finishing game (Easy to get missed achievements) Achievements, 100% / ~2h.

Short journey through beautiful landscapes with simple puzzles and cute but awkward combat. There are engaging story items (notes) that you encounter throughout the game, giving the journey a little context. Though the purpose of your wanderings isn't entirely clear. Low replay value maybe, but a nice way to spend 2 hours.

Quite a relaxing game with a little text story around fighting werewolves and some collectibles spattered throughout.

I got it for a dollar. The atmospherics were cool. But the story, combat, puzzles, platforming...