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Silksong was developed by two people and the launch has crashed every gaming platform (i.imgur.com)
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[–] itkovian@lemmy.world 17 points 1 day ago (3 children)

Bought it. Found no easy mode for a dumbass like me. Refunded. Not Team Cherry's fault. Looked like a great game, but unfortunately not for me. :(

I really wished they added some easy mode, but it's their decision.

[–] ech@lemmy.ca 16 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

If you ever feel like giving it (or any other soulslike) another shot, I'd recommend putting less pressure on "beating" it or how much you're "failing". The joy of these games is the process, not (exclusively) the result - learning the sequences, the rhythms, and steadily getting better. That's what these games are all about. If you're just rushing to beat everything as fast as possible, you're missing out.

[–] itkovian@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I tried playing Hollow Knight. But I couldn't even beat Mother Gruz, despite trying more than a few times. I gave up in the end. I understand that the problem lies with me. But, I really wanted to experience the world.

What is the point of process, if it inevitably leads to frustration?

[–] ech@lemmy.ca 3 points 21 hours ago

I can sympathize with that. I've put down my fair share of games when it just gets too frustrating, even games I was otherwise enjoying. I think a lot of people come at soulslikes with the wrong approach, hence the comment, but for some it just won't click. Unfortunately not all games are for all people. We all have games like that.

[–] capuccino@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago (3 children)

do you play every game in easy mode? No judging you, just curious. I do not play every game in hardest difficulty, but I do play above normal difficulty

[–] chiliedogg@lemmy.world 11 points 1 day ago

I have trouble finding time to game these days. Easy modes let me experience the games more quickly. It's not always the "best" way to experience a game, but I don't have more than 1 or 2 hours a week on average to play games these days.

[–] itkovian@lemmy.world 8 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Yes. I don't deal with frustration all that well. I want to experience the world and story, more than trying to master the gameplay.

[–] boonhet@sopuli.xyz 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Honestly I understand. People watch movies too, and that's very easy mode.

But yeah, you'll probably want to stay away from anything labeled "soulslike" then. I haven't played Hollow Knight, but these games are typically about perfecting your skill and tactics by dying repeatedly

[–] mnemonicmonkeys@sh.itjust.works 1 points 20 hours ago

your skill and tactics by dying repeatedly

Personally, this is more generous than I'd call it

[–] timbuck2themoon@sh.itjust.works 15 points 1 day ago

Im old. I play easy. I just have little time with work, family, etc. To spend yet more time gaming. I enjoy the story and get to experience it quicker than I otherwise would.