Soulslike - Discussion, News, Memes
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?
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DS2 gets unfairly hated on, and to be fair, I do think it's the worst Soulsborne, but that's just because it's a giant among titans. It's still much better than most non-From Soulslikes and does have some excellent world building. (To you windmill critics out there, THAT is the POINT! They were not stupid or confused, it's meant to evoke a dreamlike quality and this insistence that the vague, yet often connected lore NEEDS a strict interpretation is foolish. Get you some real media literacy, no shade to Vaati but things are open to many interpretations, don't just watch a video.)
If you want more of the same, it certainly delivers, just with a few warty lumps. I'd be interested in hearing your eventual opinions on it as well. And you know, nothing but up from there.
Also, DS3 heavily relies on 2. Those who say set it aside don't remember all the loving references in locations and items and themes. If they wanted to cut it and forget it, they certainly would have.
I love Dark Souls 2. I hate Dark Souls 2. Play it! /endrant
I am also looking forward to it. I am aware of it's reputation, so I am curious to see how it actually holds up. Worst case scenario is I hit a wall so thick I have to look up a guide, but as a starting point I want to go into it blind.