They also each have one revive (or additional life) available so if they are both defeated twice in a run it is back to the main hub.Ĭombat is relatively simple, with a block/parry action, simple and charged attack, skills (unlockable with weapons or accessories) and special accessory attacks being the extent of the options. When playing solo each character is switchable with a quick button press, making some quick tactics possible in co-op each is controlled by a separate player. This means Jenn could be built as a heavy weapon tank and Tristan a dual-dagger-wielding speedster. Their equipment and stats are identical but as the game progresses, equipment, training stats and playstyles make them distinctly different.Īs the worlds are explored different weapon types, armors and clothes can be found that give unique skills, speeds and attack types. Jenn and Tristan start the game as exactly the same. The game is designed from the ground up to be played solo or co-op. It shows us the Goblin Kingdoms preparations and how Jenn and Tristan are dealing with all of their experiences through dialog snippets and cutscenes. While Young Souls is presented without any voiceovers, the dialog and little narrative moments add a lot of nuance to the game. On the way they meet denizens of the goblin realm, allies they didn’t know existed on Earth, and grow their skills as they battle through four unique biomes to try and protect Earth and save their adoptive father. Jumping through the portal, the twins are thrust into an adventure that tests even their inexhaustible sprits. They discover he was helping protect a portal to a goblin dimension that is determined to invade earth. The story revolves around Jenn and Tristan, twins adopted by a mild-mannered scientist who disappears suddenly. With a striking art-style and challenging but fun combat the game has more depth than meets the eye and delivers a fun experience. Generally when a game features smart-mouthed teens fighting against the world, I roll my eyes, but Young Souls from developer 1P2P Studios made me a believer.

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