Instal Eldest Souls3/12/2024 ![]() ![]() Having a game describe itself as ‘soulslike’, I already knew I was going to be in for a rough time with some extremely difficult challenges. Armed with a massive greatsword made from pure Obsydian, you’re tasked with uncovering the mysteries of the Old Gods and saving the world before it’s too late. You’re one of the sole survivors, the only one that can change fate. In retaliation, the Old Gods released calamity upon the world and now most of mankind is gone. Man managed to fight back against the Old Gods, eventually imprisoning them within the sacred walls of the Citadel where they still remain. You’ll get snippets here and there but no major cutscenes or revelations for the most part. While there is an overarching narrative, it’s clearly not the focus here. ![]() ![]() Those that enjoy the difficulty challenge from the Souls games will feel right at home, for others, you’re going to want to make sure you have a backup controller for when you inevitably want throw yours across the room after an hour of dying to the same boss repeatedly. Eldest Souls simply pits you in one boss battle until you’re proficient enough to defeat them before moving onto the next. This is essentially what developers Fallen Flag Studio has done with Eldest Souls, getting rid of all that unnecessary ‘filler’ of normal enemies and exploration, opting for a unique Boss-Rush soulslike experience instead. That is with traditional game design though, so what happens if you take the rest of the ‘game’ out and simply just leave the bosses only? Boss fights can be very memorable experiences, as they’re usually quite challenging and act as a gatekeeper, making sure you have the skills and abilities to defeat them before moving onto the next chapter of a game. Bosses are meant as a way to be not only be a reward of sorts for surviving through a level, but to also challenge you and test the skills you’ve amassed so far up until that point. ![]()
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