We've played every 3D soulslike game at GreenDragonCVR. None have been so terrible as 2023's Lords of the Fallen. A total absence of enemy and boss variety; tedious progression and level design; a goofy and cartoonish world conveyed with comically poor writing,; these factors combine to make this the singular worst soulslike game made in the history of the genre.

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Playing Soulslike games is not about skill nor strength of will. It is entirely about state of mind: [about] enjoying the act of playing, with no concern for outcomes. Join Alex and Mike for a discussion of how to approach and ejoy soulslike games.

Join Alex & Mike for a review of the best soulslike games from developers other than FromSoftware. Science-fictional settings, impressive scale, directional parrying & third-person shooting are amongst the features that make these games stand out in an increasingly crowded genre.

Lies of P is the first true equal of Fromsoft's own games, capturing the themes and mechanical complexities that make Miyazaki's work special. Further, it is the hardest soulslike ever made, particularly for parry design, boss patterns and the commitment required to best even mid-game bosses.