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RPG General News - Too many Soulslikes

Discussion in 'Game/SP News & Comments' started by RPGWatch, Aug 18, 2024.

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    [​IMG]Exputer thinks that the oversaturation of the Soulslike sub-genre is a real problem:

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    Am I The Only One Who Thinks There Are Too Many Soulslikes Coming Out These Days?

    The oversaturation of this genre is a real problem.

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    • FromSoftware's iconic Souls series has exploded in popularity, becoming a symbol of difficulty.
    • However, attempts to create Soulslikes have become a little too frequent and oversaturated now.
    • Instead of turning every game into a Soulslike, there are plenty of other versatile options out there.
    What is the most difficult game you've ever played? If I had posed this question around 3 decades ago, I'm sure I would've gotten some mentions of stuff like Lion King, Contra, Ghosts n' Goblins, the original Battletoads, etc. However, asking this question today, it's almost a universal fact that Dark Souls or its siblings would be on the list. FromSoftware's masterful creation would be so game-changing, no one ever anticipated.

    Giving a new meaning to the word "difficulty," it has become the beacon of challenging games. Countless attempts to replicate this magic of creating a strange relish in death and the thrill of a hardcore battle have been made. Some succeed, some do not, but the genre has indeed exploded beyond belief. And thus I pose the question. Isn't it about time to try something else?

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