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2 items tagged with souls-like

What makes a Souls-like (and why the definition is important)

https://metro.co.uk/2020/08/29/what-makes-souls-like-why-definition-important-dark-souls-13193303/

souls-like game analysis Demon's Souls Nioh

An opinion on six of the key defining characteristics of souls-like games, and how a few souls-like games implement them: the bonfire (reset and refill health), souls currency, stamina, shortcuts, and health item refills.

What is 'Souls-Like'?

https://critpoints.net/2020/03/11/what-is-souls-like/

souls-like

A list of several key characteristics that make a game 'souls-like' as well as others that are often used but not key, ranging from currency lost on death but recoverable to dodge, block, and unexpected single-player PVP.