The story of Soul Academy is largely divided into two main branches: the Main Quest and the Subquests.

The Main Quest isn’t particularly groundbreaking. It follows a typical hero’s journey where the protagonist must seal away the evil gods who have reappeared in the world. Personally, I found it to be a fairly average story—not bad, but not particularly great either.

What people really liked were the various Subquests. These included character-related stories, hidden lore in certain regions, and narratives tied to specific items.

But here’s the thing: Subquests are just that—subquests. Whether you complete them or not, the world …