Meet Soulslinger: Envoy of Death – A Wild Ride Through Bone and Barrel
If you’re in the mood for a high-adrenaline mash-up of knights, pirates, ghosts, and gunslingers, Soulslinger: Envoy of Death on Steam delivers. This indie shooter rolls medieval fantasy and Old West swagger into a delightfully chaotic brew—all while serving up a healthy dose of dark humor.
The Plot (No Spoilers… Mostly)
You play as the titular Soulslinger, Death’s cheeky right-hand… er, right-hooded-figure. Trapped between realms, your job is simple: herd souls, settle scores, and keep your cryptic master happy. Everything goes sideways when rogue necromancers, undead scoundrels, and cursed townsfolk throw a wrench—or rather, a bone—into your plan.
The story takes you through a haunted frontier, from dank dungeons to dusty saloons. Along the way, you’ll face skeleton pirates who crack jokes as loudly as their bones, shadowy knights who charge with spectral swords, and ghost towns where the tumbleweeds whisper secrets. Cutscenes and banter won’t leave you hanging, thanks to snappy writing and the magnetic charm of the voice cast (more on that below).
Why It’s More Than Just a Shooter
- Blend of genres keeps each level fresh—one minute you’re ducking undead outlaws, the next you’re jousting spectral knights.
- The world has personality: a haunted forest hub, skeleton shopkeepers with an attitude, and creepy yet comedic villains.
- You’ll gather Soulslinger’s signature weapons, upgrade your magical revolvers, and unlock powers fueled by the souls you collect.
- The narrative is light enough to keep the tone fun, but dark enough to lean into the “Envoy of Death” theme.
The Voice Cast (Stellar, Seriously)
One of the game’s standout features is its voice acting lineup:
- DC Douglas voices the main character, Soulslinger. A veteran voice actor known for iconic roles like Albert Wesker in Resident Evil, Legion in Mass Effect, and Yoshikage Kira in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. His performance brings gravitas, wit, and that gravel-toned charisma you didn’t know your undead cowboy needed.
- Kyle Hebert voices Dead Eye – a sarcastic revenant with a bullet-shaped moral compass.
- Marissa DuBois plays Nia – a ghostly guide with more attitude than your average banshee.
- John Dyer portrays Victor Nox – a necromancer with a flair for the theatrical.
- Todd Barsness lends his voice to Death itself – imagine James Earl Jones if he moonlighted as a crypt keeper.
- Jessica Lynn Lewis delivers a standout performance as Lady Valerie – part villain, part vamp, all velvet menace.
Why DC Douglas as Soulslinger Works
Douglas’s experience in genre-heavy, complex roles makes him a natural fit here. He plays Soulslinger with a balance of brooding charm and dry humor, grounding the game’s weirdness with a performance that’s both commanding and cheeky. Whether he’s delivering a grim one-liner or reacting to an absurdly overpowered skeleton wizard, Douglas keeps you invested.
The Creators Behind the Magic
Soulslinger: Envoy of Death is developed by Elder Games, an indie studio best known for its sci-fi RTS Solar Shifter EX and the award-winning Between the Stars. The publisher is Headup Games, a company with a strong track record in supporting polished indie titles like Bridge Constructor Portal and The Inner World.
Lead developer Daniel Pruzina’s vision was to fuse the immersive gameplay of roguelikes with a story-rich action shooter—think Hades meets Darkwatch, with a heavy metal western soundtrack. From the stylized art direction to the smooth combat mechanics, the game reflects a labor of love that’s clearly punched above its indie weight class.
Why You’ll Want to Play
Adventure meets comedy: Switch between roaring firefights and wry one-liners without losing rhythm.
Charismatic lead: DC Douglas’s voice carries every scene, making the fantasy weird-west frontier feel lived-in.
Genre fusion: Knights, pirates, and undead gunslingers—this isn’t your typical fantasy or cowboy game. It’s both.
Indie charm with polish: Despite being smaller-scale, the cutscenes, hub world, and voice acting look and sound far beyond “budget game.”
Final Verdict
Soulslinger: Envoy of Death is a wild, pulse-pounding ride across haunted saloons and magical dungeons, underpinned by a voice performance from DC Douglas that elevates the whole experience. It’s irreverent, it’s eerie, and it’s addictively fun. Whether you’re here for the bones, the banter, or the bravado, Soulslinger packs more punch than your typical indie shooter—and it does it with flair.
Gameplay Snapshot
Expect visceral gunplay—dual-wielding elemental revolvers, summoning spectral allies, upgrading through soul harvesting, and unlocking powerful skills. Mix that with cheeky dialogue and a horror-meets-western vibe, and you’ve got a rare indie treat worth your attention.
