![]() ![]() I’d respec my skill points after every dozen or so deaths as I learned a boss’s moves more. Because of this, each fight begets experimentation. Some bosses were nimble and quick, like your player character, while others were large and dealt heavy damage. What I really enjoyed about the boss fights was how different they all were. It’s awesome.Īzikel, God of Light, was a standout boss for me. Instead, Eldest Souls has 10 boss fights ranging from very difficult to holy sh*t when will this torture end. There aren’t any levels populated with enemies, deathly swamps (thank the Old Gods), or shortcuts back to a checkpoint, like what you’d expect from a From Software game. Indie developer Fallen Flag Studio‘s Eldest Souls is a soulslike, 16-bit, boss-rush action game. I learned something after each death - the boss’s moves, what was and wasn’t working for my build, the right timing for dashing. I died plenty more times (thankfully not 100 times to a single boss again) and after each death exclaimed, “Oh! So close!” because the game never discouraged me to the point of not wanting to play it anymore. Once I slayed The Guardian, the game began to open up and I was able to really experience it for all its glory. Yet, I was struggling so hard with Eldest Souls. I love difficult games that challenge players and have dumped countless hours into them. I’ve died way more than twice in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. One of my favorite games ever is Bloodborne. I had been trying for hours against the first non-tutorial boss and had died an embarrassing 100 times (the game so kindly keeps a count of your deaths). Claim their celestial powers to unlock a vast array of unique Talents and Abilities, ready to customize your own combat style from a multitude of combinations.There was a point in Eldest Souls when I didn’t think I’d be able to write this review. This monument of Human triumph has long been forgotten, and something dark has taken root deep within.Įvery encounter with the Old Gods presents its own unique challenge… and rewards. Slowly uncover the truth behind the Old Gods and their agelong imprisonment.īask in the pixel perfection of the consecrated Citadel, dripping in gorgeous 16-bit attention-to-detail. Yet fortune favors the bold, and defeating the Old Gods may grant the player powers beyond mortal comprehension.Įldest Souls focuses on the toughest and most engaging of combat encounters - the Bosses! - with each Old God presenting a new and unique challenge for the player to overcome… with fitting rewards for those who triumph!Īs you explore the labyrinthine passages, in search of the Old Gods, you’ll encounter intriguing NPCs, compelling questlines, and a series of dark and ominous mysteries. ![]() ![]() Armed with a greatsword… of the purest Obsydian.įast-paced and challenging souls-like combat awaits, where every moment counts. Heavy is the burden that lies on one lone Warrior. ![]() Mankind is fading, with but a glimmer of hope remaining. In a final act of vengeance, the Old Gods have unleashed a great Desolation upon the world. Following centuries of servitude, Man finally rebelled against the Old Gods, imprisoning these colossal calamities within the sacred walls of the Citadel. ![]()
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