This is a transcript excerpt covering the score awarded to the Lies of P: Overture DLC on the So Videogames Podcast, Episode 443. For further coverage leading up to this review, please listen to Episode 442 and Episode 441.
Tag: Souls
Tyrant’s Realm Review
HIGH The combat system is responsive.
LOW Repeating enemies and sometimes easy-to-dodge bosses.
WTF Why is there an enemy that eats a fish raw mid-attack.
Bloodless Review
HIGH Soulslike combat with a minimalist art style and a pacifist narrative.
LOW Tedious waves of the same enemy types and harsh penalties for missteps.
WTF Why have different buttons to talk, pick up and read instead of one ‘interact’ button?
Void Sols Review
HIGH The first fresh-feeling take on soulslike tropes in years.
LOW Environments are bland and sometimes too cluttered.
WTF This is the most OP stale bread has ever been.
Why I’m Sick of Soulslikes
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.
Deathbound Review
HIGH Excellent execution on a strong concept.
LOW Some cheap-shot ambushes. A few of the bosses are rough going.
WTF So ultimately, professional sports are to blame?
Enotria: The Last Song Review
HIGH Visual variety and fresh gameplay breathe new life into an oversaturated genre.
LOW Lack of multiplayer. Some original ideas are underutilized.
WTF You call that a final boss?
Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree Review
HIGH Stepping into [redacted location] for the first time.
LOW A pretty obnoxious summoner boss in one of the sub-dungeons.
WTF Count Ymir’s whole deal.
Remnant II: The Awakened King Review
HIGH New options for new builds.
LOW My frames… again.
WTF Didn’t realize that was a cliff…
Lies Of P Review
HIGH The many bosses and mini-bosses!
LOW The world is far too linear for a soulslike.
WTF Why can’t I attack that obvious traitor before it’s too late?!