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Soulslike - Discussion, News, Memes
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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.
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Just got ER (very late to the game as a 49yo who has never played a soulslike) and found Godrick today after work…wish me luck!!!
How'd it go! I was out star gazing so I didn't catch this sooner
It’s just so cool to slowly work out how to beat these bosses, then backslide and still stick with it, then to finally break through and defeat them…big yell when I won!! And it’s just so gorgeous and fighting larger than life enemies and the music. And I’m barely started!!
See anything fun in the stars?
Hell yeah, I am glad you enjoyed it! Souls games are my favorite for exactly that reason. If you are a fan of platformers I really recommend hollowknight.
I'm out in the desert so it was genuinely the most full sky I had ever seen. Moonless as well so it was quite bright; I didn't realize how blue the stars could be. Granted I was on mushrooms so the color may have been influenced by that. Either way I spent a few hours finding constellations and when I was peaking looked at the orion nebula. Truly stunning, never seen anything like that in person. 10/10 would do again
sounds like a wonderful evening! so fun to be awestruck and enchanted by the universe while on mushrooms.
i picked up hollow knight on sale a while ago and am excited to play it too. thx for the rec!!
Hell yeah! (ง’̀-‘́)ง
Btw, we have a weekly "what are you playing" thread https://lemmy.zip/post/60677790 if you ever wanna share about your playthough, ask for advice or whatever. It's always nice hearing a new player first impressions, so consider dropping by sometime ;)
thx! really appreciate the invite :)
Related, I also run a weekly recommendations thread over on !patientgamers@sh.itjust.works where we discuss games we’re playing that are over a year old! I usually make a new post every Wednesday. Feel free to stop by and contribute, I’d love to hear more about your journey!
You got it Matty!
Just a word of advice: don't listen to this meme. The games have a reputation for difficulty, which makes people think they're supposed to slam their head against a boss until they win (which is how most games work). Souls-likes, when designed well, are made so when you find a boss and struggle, there's many other options to win.
The best for ER is to go find some content you haven't done and do it. You'll unlock some new equipment and upgrade material while farming runes for leveling or spending. The teleports always being available mean it's really easy to just go do something else. Just mark it on your map and go do something else. Next time you come back you'll be stronger.
Thanks! Yeah, It’s been nice to get out on torrent and reset for a bit after grinding in the catacombs and stuff.
What kind of build or starter class are you trying?
I chose samurai and I got the Bloodhounds Fang which is a super fun weapon. I switched out my headgear so I can stay med weight. Just can’t get over how visually awesome the game is too!!
Yeah what a fantastic weapon! Bleed + Dex is very powerful too. Playing with a shield?