Usurper: Soulbound

The bones of a good game are here. The responsive to the controller is good, and the usurp mechanic is motivating. Gameplay is not quite there yet in the sense that in order to progress, you'll need to master the parry-timing mechanic (since the combat variety is lacking, there are few other ways to get an edge on a fight). There is some effort towards making spells to add variety, but the spells are difficult to use in combat because of the cast time and the enemies are relentless in their movement towards the player at a fixed pace. I feel like this game could be polished into a gem with a few months of work, so I hope that development continues.

Some one more forgiving and less particular than my self could really enjoy this game and it's cheap so maybe give it a shot regardless of my scathing review. What ever excuses of its only made by X number of people with a tiny budget as one of their first games some one may make do not particularly matter to me, only the end product does. In this case it falls short. The animations are very slow and clunky providing the hand eye coordination of immersion breaking. Hit boxes are so all over the place that I cant tell if the dodge has I-frames or not because some times what I see tells me they must exist and other times that they cant possibly. The price point is good but for my self if this was free I still wouldn't play it.

In general the game is good characters has actual voicelines, combat is cool and it has meta-progression which is nice but the worst part of ittt issss the 3rd. and probably maybe idk the last boss.... will corrupt your gamefile and wont let you play anymore after beating

Usurper: Soulbound is a wonderful take on rougelike dungeon crawlers. It's not without its issues but I see amazing potential in it. I found it highly addictive and the usurp mechanic to be pretty refreshing and original. Combines elements of some of my favorite Action RPG's. Definitely something im happy to keep in my list and watch as it grows. Keep up the good work!

Usurper: Soulbound is a wonderful addition to the hack-and-slash genre. Every Diablo fan should try this one out. I’ve always wanted to see what it’s like to control a villain when slashing enemies during my Diablo sessions. The necromancer class from Diablo II gives you a little bit of that — you can animate a killed fiend and make it fight by your side; nevertheless, in Diablo, conquered enemies are acting as NPCs. In Usurper: Soulbound you can literally take control of your enemies in real time during battles, etc. It’s like mixing Diablo with the good old Messiah PC games. The concept is mind-blowing. Overall, the climate brings back the memories of playing Grim Fandango on my good old PC — Usurper: Soulbound also revolves around dead characters in a similar way; older gamers should know what I’m saying. Usurper: Soulbound also has a great fighting model. In the Diablo series, you focus more on collecting items, which enhance your fighting skills, but here you have to develop a certain fighting style to get through. Moreover, the graphics are decent; fans of isometric perspective should be satisfied.

Usurper: Soulbound is a game that truly deserves the attention of souls-like fans everywhere. With its dark and immersive purgatory setting, it transports players to a world full of undead and spirits, offering a challenging dungeon-crawling experience that is both engaging and satisfying. One of the game's most unique mechanics is the possession ability, which allows players to usurp the bodies of enemies and take control of them. This adds a new tactical dimension to the game, allowing players to make strategic choices before engaging bosses and other tough enemies. The combat system in Usurper: Soulbound is reminiscent of Dark Souls and other similar games, offering heavy strikes, dodging, blocking, and environmental kills. The graphics are absolutely stunning, with a dark and jagged design that perfectly captures the feeling of being on a real battlefield. The little dialogues available in the game is well-written and adds to the immersive RPG atmosphere/story. The stats system and playstyle does add a little personalization to the gameplay, and the multiplayer mode is a great way to socialize while taking on dungeons and bosses together with a friend. Overall, Usurper: Sou…