This is a game that asks for, nay, requires patience, as running headfirst into any encounter will leave you DOA.Įvery enemy I encountered had me gripping my controller tightly as I knew I was bound to fail at least a couple of times. Essentially a boss-rush game, your enemies come in the form of difficult and unique bosses, all with their own range of attacks and tactics. The challenge comes not from facing a multitude of less powerful enemies to slowly progress, but from encountering a smaller amount of difficult and drawn out battles with bosses that will test your resolve and patience. There is no getting around it, Eldest Souls is a bloody difficult game, and despite its name, it is not as much of a souls-like as one might expect. The action, the blood, and the overall creepy atmosphere make this a mature release, but it is the utter frustration you will endure that makes this not for the faint of heart. But make no mistake, this is not a family-friendly title. The graphics are clearly retro-inspired, utilising some fantastic choices that make it look like a beefed-up SNES game. Whilst it does certainly have its charm and provides a difficult experience for the masochists out there, some other issues persist that dull the otherwise terrific short experience. Armed with a greatsword… of the purest Obsydian.Įldest Souls is developed by newcomer Fallen Flag Studio, being their first commercial title to date. Heavy is the burden that lies on one lone Warrior. Mankind is fading, with but a glimmer of hope remaining. But an evil stirred within, and 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. Eldest Souls is a retro-inspired boss-rush game that takes no prisoners and holds no hands.
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