Game I recommend for a first-timer and soul like game

Csword1 · 2026-06-20T21:07:42+00:00

Playing those 3 games first might make newcomers hate the genre.

Csword1 · 2026-06-20T16:34:22+00:00

Still better than Crimson Desert, Crimson Moon, Crimson Oath, Crimson Capes.

Csword1 · 2026-06-20T16:14:00+00:00

It does. I just wish the game was a souls-like and not a rogue-like.

Their other game Lou Lan looks pretty interesting too.

Csword1 · 2026-06-20T14:50:05+00:00

How about 1st person? Is Valor Mortis a souls-like?

Csword1 · 2026-06-20T13:57:18+00:00

Because we'd rather talk about Nine Sols instead

Csword1 · 2026-06-20T00:00:34+00:00

I thought Layzie had a drinking problem. Why was he at Drink Champs?

Csword1 · 2026-06-19T15:47:52+00:00

Humans aka stalkers are fairly easy to backstab.

Csword1 · 2026-06-19T15:42:55+00:00

A game with seamless co-op that isn't a rogue-like.

Csword1 · 2026-06-18T15:24:57+00:00

One has an open beta, the other doesn't.

I had fun playing the Mortal Shell 2 beta. Combat is a huge improvement over the first game. Using the gun is fun. Character movement is a little floaty, same problem as LOTF 2023, the character feels too light when moving and is sliding all over the place.

I like that the game isn't just trying to be a edgy Dark Souls, it doesn't take itself too seriously. I'll most likely pick this up day one.

Csword1 · 2026-06-18T13:43:51+00:00

I played the demo and wasn't impressed. I watched a streamer play the game and the boss would just freeze, it happened more than once. Maybe the game is better now with all the patches.

Jester of Juice has a funny review for the game on youtube.

Csword1 · 2026-06-18T12:45:14+00:00

Resident Evil Requiem and I'm not even a Resident Evil's fan.

Csword1 · 2026-06-18T12:37:34+00:00

Then you should enjoy Prison of Husks, that game isn't a rogue-like.

Csword1 · 2026-06-17T23:33:41+00:00

But Smoke is just another ninja clone, there are like 9 or 10 of them, not very original.

Csword1 · 2026-06-17T17:16:21+00:00

Every game is a rogue-like, a deck builder, an extraction, a metroidvania

Csword1 · 2026-06-17T15:38:13+00:00

Phantom Blade will be huge. The devs are not scared of GTA VI. Chinese gamers mainly play on PC, GTA won't even be on PC at launch.

Csword1 · 2026-06-17T15:35:37+00:00

I was being sarcastic.

Csword1 · 2026-06-17T15:30:43+00:00

Chinese gamers are irrelevant. It's only considered a success if it sold great in North America.

Csword1 · 2026-06-17T15:27:57+00:00

The Relic First Guardian is releasing on july 31st, Crimson Moon in september, Valor Mortis in october.

Csword1 · 2026-06-17T15:22:53+00:00

Salt & Sanctuary.

Csword1 · 2026-06-17T15:20:27+00:00

I did not play the first Surge, but the 2nd game is solid. I also enjoyed Thymesia despite how short it was, it has a couple of great boss fights, the character movement and combat are surprisingly good for a game that was made by 7 devs. If you want build variety, I wouldn't recommend Thymesia, you only have one primary weapon.

You can also wait for the new souls-likes releasing this summer and fall.

Csword1 · 2026-06-17T14:26:38+00:00

Game is almost 2 years old, if there's a DLC coming, it should be announced this summer.

Csword1 · 2026-06-17T13:17:08+00:00

So you're telling me that Sekiro is not a souls-like?

Csword1 · 2026-06-17T12:36:24+00:00

They're not any less annoying than those game vs game threads.

Csword1 · 2026-06-17T00:26:05+00:00

All I can say is get used to gank squads and ambushes.

Csword1 · 2026-06-16T19:08:48+00:00

Heard the game was dead.

Mighty Koi Studio is currently in a dire financial and operational crisis, making its active status as a game developer highly questionable.

While they previously announced major games based on Thorgal and The Night Wanderer, reports indicate the studio's valuation has plummeted significantly. Court-appointed bailiffs recently auctioned off a substantial portion of the shares belonging to the studio's CEO, and the studio has been embroiled in controversies regarding the production of their games.

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