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[Discussion] Do you engage in online play in soulslikes (PvP, co-op, invasions) or do you prefer solo, single player gameplay? (lemmy.zip)

submitted 6 months ago by v4ld1z@lemmy.zip to c/soulslike@lemmy.zip

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Honestly, haven't ever really bothered playing online. It's been on by default when I had PS+ and sometimes I've been invaded, for example, but I've never seeked it out actively.

What about you?

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[–] ZombiFrancis@sh.itjust.works 5 points 6 months ago

I never enjoyed the PvP components in DS1 or DS2 much. DS1 was just backstab succ and DS2 PvP was based on soul memory which made a bad situation worse.

I really enjoyed the PvP that DS3 had to offer however. The spacing and timing for PvP was quite fine tuned and could be fun and even competitive in a silly soulslike way.

But I loathed the duelists and the fightclubs. I always enjoyed acting like an NPC and being a part of the level. And most of all I enjoyed learning the levels front and back without PvE attacking me.

With Elden Ring... I dunno. Overworld invasions were terrible. Anywhere you could ride Torrent was aimless for invasions and PvP, but it was a fun ride for a while in places like the Capital or Stormveil. Just seriously goofy with all the lasers and explosions.