To be clear, it seems like you want the more strategic RPG end. Hm! A lot of people cite high difficulty because of the challenging boss fights it makes for, or the heavy reflexes needed. I'm open to any game as long as its post 1998 or so, and it must be available for PC. The original Half Life but this is likely because I was playing a shooter at 5 years old and was scared of all the monsters Most RTS games I used to play like AoE or Age of Mythologyĭivinity Original Sin which I'm halfway trough but I can't complete because I lost acess to my shared steam libraryĪll Hitman titles up to absolution, haven't played Hitman 2016 Games that I think fell within this scope:ĭark Souls I & II (haven't played III, waiting for a massive discount on GOTY edition) It can be an RPG or any other genre, I just love thinking and figuring things out by myself and I dislike games guiding me trough every level as if I was unable to think.
I'm basically looking for any game that provides some degree of challenge but isn't unfairly difficult. I don't like Dark Souls for its perceived difficulty which isn't that high but the fact it requires me to learn, investigate and adapt with nothing being handed on a silver plate I remember some of the first games I played were the original Tomb Raider games - With the absence of internet guides and me being 5 years old, every level was an ultimate challenge where using my brain proved more valuable than simply rushing things. The old /r/patientgamers Essential Games Listĭark Souls reminded me of what it's like to use my brain to complete a game, and I really like it Please use flair to display what games you’re currently playing, not a punch line, username, tag, URL, or signature. New, mobile-friendly spoilers can be posted using the following formatting: Want to play online in a dead gaming community? We expect you to know these rules before making a post. Please click here to see our current rules. We no longer maintain our posting rules in Old Reddit. Join our Discord Join our Steam Group Follow us on Twitter Posting Rules Whether it's price, waiting for bugs/issues to be patched, DLC to be released, don't meet the system requirements, or just haven't had the time to keep up with the latest releases.
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If you're also interested in other types of RPGs that don't lean into Dark Souls territory too much, check out our roundups of the best Xbox One role-playing games and the best PC role-playing games.A gaming sub free from the hype and oversaturation of current releases, catering to gamers who wait at least 12 months after release to play a game. Its fluid movement and platforming, difficult-but-engaging melee combat, non-linear exploration, and intense boss fights all make for a fantastic Soulslike that fans of the genre shouldn't miss. The dystopian sci-fi style of both games is a breath of fresh air for the genre, and both also have strong gameplay that any Souls fan will love.įinally, give Hollow Knight a try if you're looking for something with a different perspective. If you're sick of the standard dark fantasy aesthetic that most Soulslikes feature, give The Surge and The Surge 2 a look.
It's easily the most fluid and engaging Soulslike I've ever played, and the wealth of content it offers means that you'll get a lot of bang for your buck. However, if I had to recommend just one, it would be Nioh 2: The Complete Edition. $15 at GOG If we had to chooseĪll of these Soulslikes are excellent games, and I recommend checking them all out if you have the time and patience to overcome each one. Also, your only other ability besides shooting is to roll, so to succeed, you'll need to learn the patterns of each boss and avoid their attacks and then hit their weak spot when it's exposed. This boss rush Soulslike comes with an interesting twist: You and the boss both die in one hit, but you've got only one arrow and the boss can be damaged only when you shoot their weak point.
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