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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Sunken King because I think Elana and Sinh are amazing boss fights. I also love the whole ancient spooky puzzle ruins vibe.
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Iron King because of the insane level design and incredible aesthetic of these massive spires towering across the ashy molten plains.
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Ivory King because of the fascinating lore and the unbelievably peak final boss fight that I consider to be the true final boss of the game.
We were so spoiled by these DLCs
Agree, but I have a soft spot for Iron King dlc because of Sir Alonne. That guy kicked my ass so many times.
I haven't got round to beating him yet actually, despite this being my favourite game of the series. Just like I haven't beaten the horrors of Frigid Outskirts.
This run though, definitely happening. Absolutely. Would never get overwhelmed and just start a new run on another Soulslike...
Which other game is calling for you? :D
Hmmm I hadn't thought about it really but now I am to be fair I really should finish off the ER DLC. Only done one boss and I can't even remember what they're called as this was all just after it was released. How I've gone this long without doing it all is a mystery to me, it's not like I wasn't enjoying it
It's the same for me. My SO convinced me to get the DLC because she enjoyed playing the game together, most played soulslike at like 200h across two characters even though it's not even in my top 5 of favourite soulslikes, and we've played a good bit, but I just don't have the drive to return, really.
I think a major reason I didn't vibe with Elden Ring too much was that I had already watched an entire playthrough of the game, so I knew what I was getting into and what bosses I'll be encountering.
Even though I went into the DLC relatively blind, apart from a few major spoilers concerning some of the bosses, thus making the exploration part a lot more enjoyable, I just don't feel the open world as much as the worlds of "closed off" soulslikes. Nothing pulling me back in right now.
How do you like the open-world approach?
Frigid Outskirts is... an experience. I wouldn't go back to that place even for.money. Once is enough torture. But Sir Alonne is definitely worth the struggle. I have once completed all three dlcs of base ds2, but I have not yet completed scholar of the first sin. I'll get around to that soon... I think.
Ivory for sure. They're all great but I like how big it is and the winter environment. Great NPC invaders. The Loyce Knight mechanic is creative. Frigid Outskirts sucks and the boss was lazy, but it's nice that it's optional and super challenging if you insist on doing it solo.
