With the much hyped release of Elden Ring now coasting to a successful finish in our rear view mirrors, the Souls-like genre is once again at the forefront of the gaming landscape. What began with the cult classic and later re-release of Demon's Souls (or King's Field, if you're of a particular age and have a penchant for obtuse and incredibly difficult games) has culminated in the much hyped best seller that is Elden Ring.
Ever since the release of Dark Souls, it seems like dozens of games have sought to capitalize on the popularity of the Soulsborne by introducing similar mechanics. Some of them, such as Ashen, The Surge, and Remnant: From the Ashes mimicked the formula while adding their own twist. Other games like Lords of the Fallen aimed to ape Dark Souls with few changes.
Even Breath of the Wild with its new, more cautious method of combat doesn't seem immune to the influence of Dark Souls. What are your thoughts on the genre? Are you a fan of the difficulty? Is Bloodborne definitely the best Souls game? How do you feel about aspects of Dark Souls wriggling their tendrils into so many other games?
Ever since the release of Dark Souls, it seems like dozens of games have sought to capitalize on the popularity of the Soulsborne by introducing similar mechanics. Some of them, such as Ashen, The Surge, and Remnant: From the Ashes mimicked the formula while adding their own twist. Other games like Lords of the Fallen aimed to ape Dark Souls with few changes.
Even Breath of the Wild with its new, more cautious method of combat doesn't seem immune to the influence of Dark Souls. What are your thoughts on the genre? Are you a fan of the difficulty? Is Bloodborne definitely the best Souls game? How do you feel about aspects of Dark Souls wriggling their tendrils into so many other games?