HIGH The payoff of the ‘rare scrap collector’ storyline.
LOW Locking quests by accidentally moving the plot forward.
WTF So we’re just not going to explain the zombie robots?
Tag: Soulslike
SVG REVIEW Lies Of P: Overture
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.
Hell Is Us Review
HIGH Absolutely breathtaking vistas and art style.
LOW The amount of backtracking.
WTF Jesus Christ that’s a LOT of blood.
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?
BÅ: Path Of The Teal Lotus Review
HIGH Exquisitely designed and beautifully crafted.
LOW Basic mobility is a little funky towards the beginning of the game.
WTF Didn’t expect the baseball bat…