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[Discussion] Which Soulslike will you be playing this weekend and what's your favourite Soulslike genre mash-up? (lemmy.nz)

submitted 5 months ago by v4ld1z@lemmy.zip to c/soulslike@lemmy.zip

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I'm currently playing lots of games none of which are soulslikes, though, funnily enough :D Juggling Hunt Showdown, Slay the Spire 2 and Esoteric Ebb right now - enjoying my time with all of them.

What I mean by genre mash-up is a game of a different genre that uses aspects of soulslikes and incorporates them in a transformative way to create something new. Think, something like Nine Sols which is a sidescroller, maybe a metroidvania too? (please correct me if I'm wrong) that took inspiration from Sekiro's combat with its heavy focus on parries to create a cool mix of both. Or Hollow Knight for an easier example.

I don't think I've ever played a game like that before outside HK, maybe, but purely concept-wise, I like the idea of Remnant. Shooters are usually relatively light on using gear and spatial movement during combat, exceptions like DOOM or Borderlands proving the rule, which makes Remnant an interesting mash-up. It borrows from soulslikes but is primarily a shooter, still.

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[–] v4ld1z@lemmy.zip 3 points 5 months ago

Laxasia was such a pain the first time around. Once you know what to look out for, phase 1 is quite easy imo since most attack chains can be deflected quite easily with the right timing. Still struggle with phase 2 and end up panicking half-way through because so much is happening and how little time to gather yourself she leaves. Glad you enjoyed it!

There's not a lot left for you unless you still have some side quests to finish. :)

Right, you're the Elden Ring fan - doesn't surprise me at all :D

HK is awesome. It's well worth the time it takes to get into the mood and to lose yourself in the exploration. It can be quite frustrating at times, but it's such a lovely game.