Soldat

What is Soldat? Well, why spend 10 minutes writing long paragraphs explaining how I feel about this game, when I could sum it up in one word?

If I had to choose, the word would be "AWESOME".

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Okay, fine, I'll write a long review anyway.

Soldat is a fast-paced 2D shooter where you can play online or offline. Unlike most games, the AI in this game is actually quite skilled, but online play is still the tops when it comes to playing this game. The game bears the classic WASD controls I've grown to love, and operates very smoothly. There are 6 game types are available. Such as: Deathmatch, Teammatch, Pointmatch, Rambomatch, Capture The Flag and Infiltration [One Way CTF] and tons of weapons, like the Desert Eagle, AK74, Spas 12, Ruger, M79, Barret, and even a minigun, plus tons of others. There are primary weapons and secondary weapons, leaving plenty of options and combinations to try out until you find the perfect match. You can spar with the AI or test your skills online. You can also register to open more options, but registering is a luxury - not really necessary, but may enhance gameplay for some. You can also customize your character. You can do simple things like changing his name, to a bit more excessive things, like whether or not he has dog tags, or has a Mohawk.

The sound effects in this game are very good - they're crisp, clear, and every weapon has a distinct sound, from the buzzing of a chainsaw to the boom, chik-chik of a shotgun. The yells and sounds of blood of a fallen enemy splattering against the wall leaves you with a triumphant feeling, only to be interrupted by a playing coming behind you, and you suffer the same fate in an instant.

The graphics are well-detailed and the animation of characters jumping and rolling around is smooth, and overall very good, but nothing visually stunning. For such a small file size, this game's graphics sure pack a punch. Like I said, registering gives some enhancements, and the extra options for player looks and interfaces are a good example of that.

As soon as you start playing Soldat, you either like it or don't. Chances are, you'll love this game, because it's very good, as the score, as well as the other user reviews, clearly exemplify. Soldat is a fun, yet simple, gaming delicacy, and with such a file size as only 12 MB, what have you got to lose? Other than hours a day, playing this cruelly addictive game!

10/10

I leave you with these three words: DOWNLOAD SOLDAT NOW!!!

At the moment Soldat is the most popular online game around and it's easy to see why. It's a great death match game with amazing attention to detail and great graphics.

Soldat is simply packed with features it boasts 6 game modes including Deathmatch, Pointmatch, Teammatch, Rambomatch, Capture the Flag and Infiltration. The 26 built in maps and level editor will make sure that you never get bored of your killing field. An arsenal of 18 weapons, ranging from handguns to miniguns really does add to Soldat's seemingly infinite playability.

Even though Soldat does have some really smart bots, network play is very important. Battlefields can be set over Internet or LAN.

A great game especially when played over the net. Prepare to become very addicted!

Soldat was a game I saw once when looking at the Top-Rated lists of Acid-Play. Considering it was high rated and a shooter, I gave it a go. Now, 2 months later, I can't stop playing it!

Graphics - Not amazing but some nice blood splatters and death animations. Register for extra options for player looks and interfaces.

Sound - Quite good. Sounds are distinct to each weapon, chainsaw a loud buzzing, Steyr Aug a fast put put put and explosins from the M79. Also there is 3 ingame music tracks to listen to while playing. If you register for 9 dollars US, you get the option to listen to MP3 music as well.

Lastability - There will always be a player that is equal or better than you at Soldat so you can find a challenge quite easily. Addictive gameplay made for lots of fun.

Gameplay - Excellent. 6 game types are available. Such as: Deathmatch, Teammatch, Pointmatch, Rambomatch, Capture The Flag and Infiltration [One Way CTF] 10 primary weapons and 4 secondary weapons [Primary - Desert Eagles, HK MP5, Ak74, Steyr Aug, Spas 12, Ruger, M79, Barret, Minimi and Minigun. Secondary - USSOCOM, Combat Knife, Chainsaw and Law] lots of game options, etc. Registering opens more options.

Overall - Though it would be nice to have all that extra stuff for free, registering more of a luxury and doesnt really make the game a lot more enjoyable. Don't worry, if you haven't registered it doesn't mean you get limited time trail or limited plays, just opens more options.

10/10

Never in my gaming life have I found a game quite like Soldat. As a gamer, my favorite genres are platforming and shooter, and online play is a must for me. Soldat manages to combine all three of my loves of gaming, and still be fun in the process. The maps are awesome! It surprised me how strategic this game was, and, for the first time in a side-scrolling shooter, I had to actually think about what was happening and how to best deal with the situation. This layer of strategy makes the game replayable to infinity... and beyond! The weapons system is easy to use and understand. You may want to charge in with your shiny minigun, but that may not be the best idea. You have to find a weapon that works for you, and this is something that even some retail games fail to do. Although playing against real people online is definitely better, bots can be fun too. So, if you're new to this game, the bots can help you and be fun at the same time. Again, something many retail games fail to do. The graphics are OK, but aren't important to the game. Lastly, the controls are spot-on, from movement to shooting to flying, making the gaming experience all the better. Great controls are, for the third time, something that many retail games fail to do. Character customization is included, and it includes everything. While not the best ever, being able to change the look of your character is a feature that some retail games fail to include (man I sound like a broken record here.) If you haven't figured it out yet, I really like Soldat. So much, in fact, that I can safely say that it's one of my favorite games I've ever gotten freeware. And I've gotten a lot of freeware games. I can also say that this game is better than a lot of games on the market today. So, if you're looking for an addicting game that you can pour your life into, get Soldat.