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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Should you have any questions, please do let me know.
I liked the visuals of Demon's Souls a lot and appreciate the level designs, but even though I managed to finish the game, I found the levels themselves a little too hard sometimes - especially the poison swamp levels. A little too much going on for how little is available to you, I feel like.
How about you?
After years of attempting Souls games, Elden Ring finally clicked for me and im having a blast. Tryna push past the Fire Giant on my first runthrough now.
So once im good and satisfied with this and the DLC im going back to the rest. I know I've at least got Dark Souls 1 and 2 and Bloodborne on various platforms.
I was not a fan of DS at all, but Elden Ring clicked so hard. Thought I'd give DS another try, but nope. Even tried Lies of P, but still didnt get into it. I guess ER is just the perfect mix for me. I do want to try Bloodborne at least.
Low key. Skip dark souls 2 and come back to it last. It's kinda a mess compared to the others imo but the exploration is a blast in that game.
That's so awesome - glad to have you! What kinda build are you running? Fire Giant for sure is a tough one, though.
Can't really comment on DS at all since I've barely played the three, but Bloodborne is phenomenal. It was my first soulslike, and it was really tough to get into it. Once you've tasted blood though (heh), you can't get enough. Probably the soulslike I have most hours on at around 100-110h or so. So enjoy once you get around to it!
Thanks! I'm really enjoying it. I'm mostly using Bloodhounds Fang with Bloodflame and Golden Vow, Dex and Faith. I've got some lightning infused raptor claws that I really love too though, but at this stage of the game (im also trying to beat Commander Niall i think his name is, the one with the two adds) the extra reach from a greatsword is pretty clutch.
Definitely looking forward to Bloodborne and DS2 the most!
Whooped the Fire Giant's ass! You're the only person I had to brag to XD had over half my flasks left too.
Amazing, congrats! How many attempts did if take you? I remember struggling quite a while
Oof im not sure. Maybe a dozen or so? Once I figured out I could Torrent jump over the big blast attack it got a lot easier.