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FromSoftware to release other Souls in the future without Miyazaki as director
Solidus_T
Banned
Scholar of the First Sin version is goated.
DeepEnigma
Gold Member
Bloodborne Prequel !!!
Solidus_T
Banned
To be honest, there aren't a lot of games that can touch Nioh 2. Rise of the Ronin will though
Bernardougf
Member
It wss better than Elden Ring Ill give you that
Bernardougf
Member
I guess he can keep doing new IPs while the other teams tackle the sequels and similar projects
Luipadre
Member
JohnnyFootball
GerAlt-Right. Ciriously.
So many people tried to convince me Dark Souls 2 was good and underrated. Nope. Couldn't get into it at all. I won't be interested in non-Miyazaki games until further notice.
Methos#1975
Member
Lol, I guess it depends on builds. I don't remember how hard he was on my melee build when I beat it years ago on the PS4 but this time I went magic and he just melted.
Methos#1975
Member
I want a new Kings Field but I guess that will never be
SkylineRKR
Member
Dark Souls 2 was fantastic in its own right. I loved the PvP and powerstancing in that game. But there were too many areas and some felt completely irrelevant. World didn't connect as masterfully as DS1. Actually Miyazaki could take some cues from DS2 for Bloodborne with its PvP and co-op for instance, or its New Game + entry at your own leisure and the burning effigies mechanic. DS3 featured some things taken from 2, but worse. I hated the PvP side in 3.
Elden Ring is very good but NG+ bored me to tears almost instantly. I rather replay one of the old games.
Elden Ring is very good but NG+ bored me to tears almost instantly. I rather replay one of the old games.
Nickolaidas
Member
Dark Souls II is the worst FROM Souls game. But it's STILL a good game.
I mean, shit ....
fuck!
So yeah, by now I am pretty sure that Miyazaki has created a few disciples to preach his work, like Jesus did. It will never be as good as the real thing, but it'll be solid enough to waste my time on it.
I mean, shit ....
fuck!
So yeah, by now I am pretty sure that Miyazaki has created a few disciples to preach his work, like Jesus did. It will never be as good as the real thing, but it'll be solid enough to waste my time on it.
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DAHGAMING
Member
Lucky you didnt post this on the other forum as them lot would of sucked your dick off your body.
Buggy Loop
Member
Yup
Most of the mechanics that Dark Souls 2 implemented ended up in Elden Ring.
DelireMan7
Member
I like your energy !Bloodborne Prequel !!!
Imru’ al-Qays
Member
No, he is the president of Fromsoft, he's not going anywhere
Mister Wolf
Gold Member
Dark Souls 2 SOTFS was my favorite one in the series.
digdug2
Member
To be fair, Yui Tanimura (one of the directors of DS2) was co-director of Elden Ring.
Yeah it was a melee buiild, that mf was hard as nails for me.
Gojiira
Member
I will when you get to work with that tongue dumbass
cinnamonandgravy
Member
someone said souls games are just reskins... and i cant unsee it
March Climber
Gold Member
He was influential enough to create an entire genre of video games and on top of that he released a best selling game that feels like the peak of his vision. He could retire tomorrow and I would be absolutely fine with that news.
That's what a genre can be at times, yes.
SCB3
Member
cireza
Member
Vanilla was much better balanced. SotFS ruined it all.
cinnamonandgravy
Member
souls games are sub-genre at best, and even that feels too generous.
played them all, love the games (esp. DS1) but the souls formula is pretty stale at this point.
they all basically play the same, and while little differences in gameplay can feel pretty big (e.g. no blocking in bloodborne, an emphasis on fighting single opponents vs fighting a small group of enemies), a new souls games doesnt really give you anything... new.
souls games are sort of in a prison of their own rigid formula.
hopefully they can mix it up a bit going forward.
MagiusNecros
Gilgamesh Fan Annoyance
This is correct.
March Climber
Gold Member
Every genre has its points of solidarity to define it. Metroidvania games will involve gaining new mechanics for backtracking, for example. Doom-likes/Boomer shooters will usually involve corridor-based level design, tons of enemies, circle strafing, and ADS-type aim always on.
If you're genuinely looking to have different and fun experiences within the genre and you're not just looking to handwave away or nitpick an entire genre due to a few trappings, then try out these following games:
Remnant
Remnant 2
Jedi: Fallen Order
Hollow Knight
Prince of Persia: Lost Crown
Death's Door
Sekiro
Nioh
Nioh 2
Armored Core 6
Other than that I think what it sounds like you're looking for is genre-blending, which in that case I would recommend Remnant 1/2 because those are more third person shooters and Armored Core 6 because it's a fast paced mech game.
Moses85
Member
StueyDuck
Member
I believe its because they like money. And having more of it.
With several more games released by FromSoftware since Dark Souls 2, Miyazaki now seems more comfortable entrusting future games to other directors, saying there
It’s an idea he doubles-down on:
While Miyazaki doesn’t elaborate too much, he tells IGN that how he managed the role of Supervisor during work on Dark Souls 2 is “one little area of regret” for him. Personally, he enjoys “a lot of projects where I am director, so I think a supervisor role for me is just something I’m not used to and just is maybe not quite a good fit.”
Hudo
Member
How dare you!
cinnamonandgravy
Member
souls games arent a genre.
"soulslike" is somewhat accepted as a sub-genre, but that's debated.
metroidvania is a generally accepted sub-genre.
platformer is a genre.
regardless, it goes back to the souls formula, which is what i was criticizing.
it's stale IMO, and the real souls games arent a whole lot more than a reskin.
for example, MGS1, MGS2, and MGS3 are all similar games, but you wouldnt argue theyre reskins.
also thanks but not looking for games recommendations. already played most of those.
Naked Lunch
Member
This is not good news.
Dark Souls II was a complete waste of time - completely outclassed by the others in the series. Utterly forgettable.
Better off just replaying the Miyazaki games.
Dark Souls II was a complete waste of time - completely outclassed by the others in the series. Utterly forgettable.
Better off just replaying the Miyazaki games.
bender
What time is it?
It's Phil Spencer's favorite Souls game.
kiphalfton
Member
Sad when all the best game designers are getting up there in age, and it's only a matter of time before they retire.
To add insult to injury, theres a huge gulf in talent/taste between them and those who will replace them.
To add insult to injury, theres a huge gulf in talent/taste between them and those who will replace them.
