This game feels straight out of the early 2000s from it's heavy Berserk and Claymore influence to it's DMC and GoW inspiration, Soulstice I think holds up to a the PS2 classics. However, that's almost to it's detriment. It's game design feels very old and dated, but for me, that's where it's charm lies. This is a really solid groundwork for what could be heavily improved upon in a sequel. One of my favourite games I played this year and one I will grind through to get all platinum on all stages.

I love this game so god damn much

If I had to criticize this game a bit, I think it's bosses and challenges can be a bit cheap, and I think it's environment can get very bland and forgettable, even if it's story is not.