There aren't a lot of sci-fi soulslike games out there, but this is easily among the best that is worth playing if fans already haven't done so. And with a detailed story woven into it, those who enjoy the mix of engaging storytelling and difficult combat might find themselves invested in one of the most difficult Star Wars gam

The spiritual successor to 2009's Demon's Souls , Dark Souls thrust game director Hidetaka Miyazaki and the rest of FromSoftware into the gaming mainstream. It was the next step in the Souls-like subgenre's evolution, achieving critical acclaim for its detailed level design, subtle yet gripping storytelling, and tensely challenging com

Taking those mechanics into account, the Windy Crystal Tear and Opaline Headtear concoction is excellent for enhancing a player's evasive capabilities. The former Tear increases the duration of the "invincibility frames" during a roll, while the latter grants an extra safety net by boosting defense against all atta

It's a standard and reliable mix for those that want to use the Flask of Wondrous Physick as auxiliary healing consumable. For a few minutes, this combo will heal players for 50 percent of their max HP and provide a healing charge if an attack takes players down 20 percent or less of their health for a potentially instant second chance at l

As any FromSoftware Souls-like veteran will know, Elden Ring will have players dodge-rolling a lot throughout their encounters across The Lands Between. And like in other video games, dodging into attacks as well as away from them can be executed thanks to the temporary frames of invulnerability that happen during a r

The Needle's ability allows it to absorb souls from enemies on every successful hit, which can be useful when trying to grind souls after death. There are faster ways to do this, though, and it still has pitiful damage. As a result, this weapon is basically laughable to all but the most fervent challenge run

FromSoftware's Elden Ring has been released to widespread critical acclaim while its world can simultaneously be a treacherous place for the uninitiated. The Lands Between is a breathtakingly dangerous world, ripe with enemies and bosses that make mechanics like item management and healing methods important factors to have become second nat

Hammers in Elden Ring are typically not the best; they are a bit slow and have a short range. However, players who like bashing enemies may enjoy using Marika’s Hammer. Since it is a unique weapon, players cannot swap out the Gold Breaker Skill. With its B scaling in Strength and a C in Faith, this weapon may be good for a player trying out a Strength/Faith build. However, the hammer may be better for PvE encounters rather than PvP, useful for any players hoping to relive the glory that was Elden Ring ’s, Queen Mari

The Greenburst Crystal Tear can also be mixed in the Flask of Wondrous Physick with something more aggressive. The heightened rate of stamina recovery is great for dodging and blocking, but the Stonebarb Cracked Tear is arguably one of the best ways to enhance critical stri

Games like Dark Souls also included alternate consumables to manage things like health, stamina, and other stats aside from the primary potion(s). In Elden Ring , players get access to the Flask of Wondrous Physick as a third mainstay potion type with a variety of effects. However, this potion is a bit of a technicality since the Flask itself has no effect until players mix Crystal Tear key items into

Soul Arts , a kickstarter book project, features some of the best concept art for the most popular FromSoftware ** __ ** games, with art derived from the lore of the games and concepts that don’t quite exist yet. Michael "VaatiVidya" Samuels’ kickstarter project, Soul Arts, is a collaborative effort between various artists to design original artwork based off of games like Dark Souls and Elden Ring. After running a series of different art competitions, VaatiVidya featured a selection of artworks on his YouTube channel, with detailed discussions of each piece. Soul Arts , however, is a physical book featuring the overall most inspiring and exciting artworks from the competit

The Raptor Talons are one of few claw weapons in Elden Ring Nightreign Ring . From an aesthetic point of view, claws are cool; they give a Wolverine vibe to the player's character. The Raptor Talons are one of the more underrated weapons in the game because they scale very high in Dexterity and can be infused with powerful Elden Ring Ashes of War to allow a wide variety of builds. However, the best part about the Raptor Talons is jumping attacks deal increased dam

Being able to interact with the iconic locations and historical figures of Paris during the 1700s was a technical triumph then and while SteelRising didn't quite go in the same depth, it was able to use the technology of next-gen consoles to bring the city and the people back to life. Unity's combat may not be its biggest draw, but the historical world certainly will be for those looking for more French-based landscapes to expl