

However, as you progress through the game and unlock new abilities and Shards, things really start to open up. On the surface, Eldest Souls‘ combat seems a little sparse. And doing so is often the key to giving you an edge against a particular foe. Shards are used to augment your abilities in numerous ways. And, once you slay a boss, it’ll drop its crystalized soul in the form of a Shard. You can essentially choose which order you want to tackle many of the game’s bosses in, a bit like the Mega Man titles of old.

Thankfully, Eldest Souls gives players plenty of freedom to explore the land. And even the least demanding of the bunch is bound to put your skills to the test. You’ll cross swords with a motley crew of horrors, including a ferocious frosty fiend, tentacle-wielding sentry, and even a rampaging deerlike deity throughout the game’s roughly 10-hour campaign. These encounters are nothing short of exhilerating. But for the most part, you’re going to be spending your time battling the game’s bosses over and over again until you get a feel for their unique attack patterns. Occasionally, you’ll cross paths with the odd NPC looking for a particular MacGuffin that they’ll exchange for a valuable trinket. There are no cannon fodder baddies to worry about here.

Apart from poking around to learn more of the world’s lore, there’s little to distract you from your task. Armed with nothing more than your wits and a massive obsidian sword, you’ll traverse crumbling corridors, verdant fields, and icy peaks as you track down and eliminate ten brutally difficult bosses and claim their crystalized souls to enhance your powers.Ĭalling Eldest Souls streamlined would be an understatement. Players assume the role of a lone knight tasked with venturing into a place known as the Citadel and slaying the Old Gods who’ve left the world in ruins. However, if you’re brave enough to take up your sword and master its unforgiving mechanics, you’ll find an unforgettable journey awaits you.Įldest Souls‘ premise is simple enough. With frenetic combat, challenging creatures to topple, and a highly customizable skill tree to master, it’s a title that promises the test the mettle of even veteran fans of the Soulslike genre. The game artfully combines Dark Souls‘ oppressive atmosphere and style of worldbuilding with Furi‘s focus on epic duels. Your Rules.Developed by Italian indie outfit Fallen Flag Studio, Eldest Souls is a brutal boss-rush soulslike with an outstanding 16-bit aesthetic. Bask in the glorious pixel-perfect graphic style, dripping in gorgeous attention-to-detail.Unearth the mystery of the Old Gods, before total devastation befalls the World.Discover a cast of intriguing NPCs and questlines as you explore the ancient Citadel.
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