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Soulslike - Discussion, News, Memes

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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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[–] froufox@lemmy.blahaj.zone 8 points 2 days ago

i love both when used appropriately. a nameless protagonist trope works with souls games (and Elden Ring as their direct successor) because of their theme of life cycles and repeativeness. plot of Sekiro, LoP, etc. strongly associated with uniqueness of the protagonist, the story is more detailed and personal

[–] eezeebee@lemmy.ca 7 points 2 days ago

I prefer the freedom to make my character as cute or as horrifying as I want.

[–] _stranger_@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

I like what hollow knight did.

You find out you're just the latest incarnation of the hollow knight, and you have to fight the last one

[–] SincerityIsCool@lemmy.ca 7 points 2 days ago

Your spoiler tag didn't work fyi