What narrative the game delivers is implied and discovered either through scraps of text strewn about or via conversations with various NPCs. Don’t mistake “stripped down” to mean it’s light or superficial, though, as Fallen Flag Studio have crafted something all their own through a gush of blood and gorgeous pixels. FromSoftware’s work has had a notable and lasting impact across gaming but rather than some mechanics or a memetic comparison, Eldest aims to replicate the Soulsborne experience in its own stripped down way. Review copy generously provided by United Label.I’m going to get the obvious out of the way now – Eldest Souls is (openly, proudly) inspired by Dark Souls and other games of its well-worn cloth. With the wide range of skills and ample replayability, however, players looking for a challenge should absolutely consider giving Eldest Souls a shot. It feels like you need to dig some for the quests and narratives, pulling focus from its combat for what feels like an insubstantial reward. There were absolutely some frustrating fights, but it makes victory that much sweeter when you overcome. I’m quite happy with the time I spent fighting the lineup of brutes Eldest Souls put in front of me.
I wish there were other weapons and gear sets to equip, as a single set of sprites feels mildly underwhelming in this day and age, but the shard and skill systems still give players ample opportunity for personalization. Animations are crisp and clear, too, ensuring nothing is lost in the muddle of on-screen action. From the creepy, otherworldly environments to the unusual NPCs and slew of boss monsters, everything is gorgeous in its own way. Even so, you can likely finish a single run of the game in just a couple of hours or less. It’s entirely plausible you’ll need to step away for a breather on occasion. More often than not, you’ll die at least a dozen times (often, much more), learning to capitalize on attack patterns and openings in your foes’ defenses. The difficulty is unforgiving and subsequent playthroughs only get harder. From the passive boons of wind to the gambling rewards of fury and more, there’s more than enough to keep you experimenting throughout the game.ĭon’t mistake Eldest Souls for a simple romp in the park. As you play, you can mix and match loadouts from three different skill trees to let you find a style you’re comfortable with and build it up. The game rewards players for aggressive play, too, allowing the daring to restore health with follow-up attacks after a well-placed charge strike. You’ll have to learn each foe’s attack patterns, striking when an opening presents itself. Each boss has its own unique look and skillset to test your mettle. There is a little exploration to be done, but you’re primarily just moving from one villain to the next. Your journey will be a difficult one.Įldest Souls is, at its core, a boss rush game. You alone are capable of conquering the corrupt gods and giving mankind a fighting chance. With humanity all but wiped out, you’ll have to conquer the fallen celestials with nothing more than your obsidian greatsword, a bag of tricks, and special shards you take from your foes along the way. Eksyll, a chief evil god, has corrupted the remaining deities.
This is a game I could see fans playing again and again. The game features beautiful, fluid pixel-art graphics with eerie boss design and a varied, interesting world. ReviewĮldest Souls is the first title from freshman developer Fallen Flag Studio, though you would mistake them for seasoned vets by its quality. Positive Content: Difficult games encourage character building through perseverance. There is nothing otherwise mature I recall in terms of language. Language/Crude Humor: I believe I remember seeing the use of a minor swear word, D***, in the game once. Sexual Content: There is no sexual content.ĭrugs and Alcohol: There are no drugs or alcohol I can recall. Violence: There’s substantial animated violence, though no gore to be concerned with.
In the wake of a great war, only our hero stands a chance of toppling the god-like foes. A great, evil deity named Eksyll has corrupted the deities. Spiritual Content: The lore for Eldest Souls heavily contains content of deities and mankind being derived from something greater falling to earth.
The result is a fun, infuriating mashup that will both satisfy and incense fans. Apart from sharing Souls in the title, Eldest Souls emanated elements of both Dark Souls (a brutal action RPG) and Titan Souls (a brutal boss-rush game). Win, lose, or draw, I have to see what kind of experience the devs have in store. Like a moth to a flame, almost anything resembling a Souls-like becomes a must-try.
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