Yep, I must be crazy. Not only do I want to play this Souls-like game–a genre I’ve typically avoided for years because of its reputation for unforgiving gameplay–but I also want to stream it and share with others just how bad I am at these kinds of games.
Rather than my channel URL, which is ugly and has no preview, here’s a link to the channel trailer I made. Please find the channel page from there and subscribe if you’re interested!
Again, I’ve avoided Souls-style games simply because I’d heard of how unforgiving, frustrating, and even downright infuriating they could be. I technically tried Bloodborne out a few years ago, and while I could adjust to the difficulty curve, I had other issues with the gameplay that caused me to abandon it without really getting into it. My first experience with Souls-like games wasn’t all that great.
But then came Elden Ring. Elden Ring has proven immensely popular, and had a ton of hype built up before it even launched. I was curious, and tried it out. And I frickin’ LOVED it.
I often find, when I’m not as much in the mood for Contest of Champions, I’m thinking about Elden Ring. What kind of character I want to have, how to make him stronger, how to defeat the latest dungeon or boss that I’m freaking out over. What weapons do I need for my build? What armor? How in the hell am I going to find all the points of lost Grace and make my way around a world that has proven to be HUGE?
Don’t misunderstand–I’m not leaving behind Contest of Champions or other Marvel video gaming. I just find that I occasionally need a break from the grind of those games, and often when I seek other games out, it tends to be Elden Ring lately. Like, a lot. I’m also interested in possibly checking out Souls-like games as a genre, and would definitely appreciate any recommendations for what to play next, be it on console, PC, or even mobile. I’ve seen a few amusing ones (Duck Souls, anyone? Get it?!), and it makes me curious about what’s out there.
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