VGChartz's Evan Norris: "The premier Surge game was a solid start for developer Deck 13. It took a successful Souls-like formula, wrapped it up in a dystopian science-fiction setting, softened its punishing gameplay, and introduced a rewarding limb-severing mechanic. It probably didn't make anyone forget about From Software's signature series, but it carved out a niche all its own in the cottage industry started by Dark Souls. Its sequel, The Surge 2, is more of the same, which is a good thing. It's not a quantum leap over its predecessor—some issues with storytelling and technical performance mar the package—but it is a solid entry in the Souls-like sub-genre, with improved combat, interesting new asynchronous multiplayer features, and a larger, more varied game world."
Soulslikes are punishingly difficult but amongst the most compelling games. Power Up Gaming goes through the top ten Soulslikes you're likely not playing.
Demon's Souls isn't Soulslike. It's the original Souls game. WTF? And Elden Ring?
Another Crab's Treasure simply is not.
All the journos claiming things are "Soulslike" simply don't know what that word means.
The term “Soulslike” has become ridiculously diluted. I have seen it used for games just because they are difficult.
Nioh 1+2 imo are the best souls clone. Love the melee combat and ki system, really hoping team ninja doesn't abandon the IP and continue with a new title, hell just give us your take on the western fantasy setting for a new nioh game.
Who knew that the unassuming 2008 title Demon’s Souls would wind up innovating an entirely new subgenre of games? Since FromSoftware released Demon’s Souls and the equally influential Dark Souls series, “Soulslike” games have attracted gamers looking for challenging gameplay, deep character building, and worlds steeped in lore. Here are 10 of the most underrated Soulslike games available now.
I thinks it's a fantastic game personally, even the weakest DS game in the series is better than most other action RPGs in my opinion.
Hope you enjoy your playthrough chief 👍
It was a great game, there is no souls game from fromsoft that was bad. My only complaints were the visuals and bosses were a bit too easy. Other than that it was very fun and probably the only soulsbourne game I played nonstop and beat in just a couple of weeks pre-elden ring (Well, it took me to beat three other soulsborne games which took me years to beat to finally actually get hooked to souls, so I was very hungry for more souls lol).
People didn't like it because of no Miyazaki and the only game I really loved from him was just Bloodborne (Ofc the rest were great games too). Bloodborne is my #1, Ds2 is my #2.
Yeah bosses are not exactly hard that I have come across so far. The graphics are a mixed bag, Scholar of the First Sin on PC with no mods.
Admission time even though I own all Souls games day one editions across the formats, Elden Ring was the only one that really clicked with me to a point I had to finish it. Now going back to ones released on PC to finish those or try to. Bloodborne I wish would come to PC but I might fire up my PS 4 again to play it.
It's wonky here and there, but it's still fun to play and a great world to explore.
Im one of the few that loved the game, i think im like like lvl 550 or something like that.
The Humble Focus Entertainment Legends and Visions Bundle just launched today. It includes seven different games on multiple operating systems that you can redeem and play on Steam. As always, a portion of proceeds from the bundle supports charity.
