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Given Lemmy's size, the definition of soulslike may be treated relatively loosely. While games like the numerous FromSoft titles, the recent Star Wars Jedi games, Lies of P, Nioh and similar games should be the focus, games that incorporate soulslike elements - like Hollow Knight and Blasphemous, for example - may also be discussed here.

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[Discussion] If you could make and greenlight the soulslike of your dreams, what would it look like? (lemmy.zip)

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Are there any games' mechanics you like a lot and would like to see again? Aesthetics, combat, exploration? Maybe a complete change or scenery that hasn't been seen before?

For many, Elden Ring is as close as it gets to the dream soulslike. I do appreciate what ER has done for the fandom and for FromSoft's recognition in the gaming sphere as a whole, but I just don't vibe too much with the open-world approach. Stellar bosses, most of them at least, really good soundtrack, beautiful world, but just not really my jam.

Lies of P comes pretty close to my dream, actually. Sekiro is my favourite FS title and Bloodborne is a close second - Bloodborne was my first, even. I feel like Lies of P is the perfect mix between the two, so it's the best of both worlds. I'm really excited for the DLC.

Bloodborne 2 with a completely different story, still loosely related to BB of course, would be amazing. There have been fan concepts thrown around years ago where we would explore the ancient pthumerian labyrinths, kind of a desert-y sandy vibe to the game. Sounds amazing and would probably work well.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago

Bloodborne 2

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago

I would love to see Fromsoft make a 3D platformer souls game. There is evidence that they like platforming, thinking of the vertical obstacles in the souls games and addition of jumping in Elden Ring. I have not played Sekiro, but I understand there is some grappling hook action, and that would be welcome too.

It would have the inter-connectivity of the DS1 world. The dreamy atmosphere, superior fashion, bonfire ascetics, and additional NG+ content of DS2. The fluidity of DS3 and ER combat.

Or just give me Super Mario 64 with armour and a greatsword, put him in New Londo and I'll be happy.

[–] Renacles 2 points 3 weeks ago

I'd love something with Bloodborne's combat, DS3's boss quality and an interconnected world like Dark Souls 1.

I find that Elden Ring does a lot of things really well but it has so much filler that I don't feel like replaying it.