This is a community for discussion, news, and memes pertaining to the video game sub-genre "soulslike".
Given Lemmy's size, the definition of soulslike may be treated relatively loosely. While games like the numerous FromSoft titles, the recent Star Wars Jedi games, Lies of P, Nioh and similar games should be the focus, games that incorporate soulslike elements - like Hollow Knight and Blasphemous, for example - may also be discussed here.
Basic Lemmy-quette applies. Additionally, since flairs don't exist yet, please do make sure to include a marker to denote what game your post is about in square brackets for clarity's sake. An example could be:
[BB] This enemy is so difficult!
or
[DS1] Anyone struggling with the gargoyles?
Friends:
Should you have any questions, please do let me know.
Disregarding lack of time, that is. Is there any particular mechanic you were not fond of? Was a game too difficult for you? Was it the overall enjoyment of the game?
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Lords of the Fallen (remake) just felt a little too floaty to me. I might have ended up liking the game if I gave it more of a shot, but the very first boss was enough for me already. Maybe I'll get back to it at some point, but I doubt it
Dark Souls 2. The level design felt so much worse than DS1 and every area felt like a joyless slog. I have no desire to return.
Elden Ring. Open worlds make me tired, because I try to explore every nook and cranny. I have returned to this one, dealing with the open world as just a place between major points of interest. I only explore if I see something interesting. I’ve made it further than I had before and still want to keep going.
Nioh 2. Nothing bad to say, just put in 60 hours and still wasn’t done so I went to play something else for a change of pace. I will definitely be back at some point. It’s a lot of fun. “Too much content”, as if that’s a bad thing. I hear higher difficulty levels are new experiences with new gear and enemy types and placements, too.