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Soulslike games were once my favorite genre to play, but I’m starting to get sick of them. Don’t get me wrong — FromSoftware revolutionized gameplay with Dark Souls back in 2011, and having the option to play something that pushes your ability to adapt and grow as a gamer is incredible. I just think we need a breath of fresh air.
Next February, I’ll be turning 45.I started young — my first gaming memories are of begging my parents for quarters and pumping them all into Missile Command, Centipede and Pac-Man.Games have been an ever-present part of my life since then, and I feel fortunate to have been able to watch the medium grow up along with me.