FromSoftware has risen to be one of the top developer teams in the last decade. The reason is simple; they’ve created compelling video games fromDemon’s SoulstoSekiro: Shadows Die Twice. After receiving an immense number of game of the year awards, the studio has gotten general gamers' attention. Now, everyone is dearly awaiting the next game from FromSoftware. The next game in line is titledElden Ring, an open-world RPG.
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While most players are excited about the game, many Souls fans would rather playanother title in the franchise ofDark Souls. Let’s take a look at some of the best reasons why we are hyped for either one of those.
10Otherworldly Characters - Elden Ring
If there’s one thing everybody praises about Miyazaki’s games, it is the characters' amount of depth. Mostly, these are full of well-thought backstories with good writing.WhileDark Soulshave their fair share of amazing characters, they can easily be divided into chunks. Humans, dragons, gods, and undead (not counting the respawning enemies). So whatElden Ringbrings to the table is more diversity, but not in the name of some agenda. The game features different species, probably aliens, and this is one exciting part of the game.
9Familiar Combat - Dark Souls 4
WhileElden Ringmight be going in for a completely new gameplay style with its setting, nothing can beat the feel of playingDark Souls. More specifically, it’s amazingly satisfying combat that has continually been improved since the 2010 classicDemon’s Souls. This is one thing that will innovate withDark Souls IVand is surely going to be something a lot of people might miss inElden Ring.
8Different Lore - Elden Ring
Every time aDark Soulstitle releases, it guarantees that it is coming packed with the best in class lore. FromDemon’s Souls to Dark Souls III,each game has it’s own lore, making them similar yet different realities. The formula of souls is the same, yet the whole concept and reason are different.
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But at the end of the day, it is still pretty much based on similar items and environments. This is whereElden Ringsparks the most, as it is set to bring completely new lore.
7Good Old Souls Multiplayer - Dark Souls 4
One thing that many FromSoftware fans might miss in theElden Ringuniverse is some jolly cooperation. While the game is labeled as a single-player experience, it is possible that eventually, it offers a multiplayer. However, how much of that multiplayer will be similar to Dark Souls is up for debate. Ideally, if the game is too massive and has a different gameplay style, chances are it won’t offerthe sameDark Soulsonlineexperience.
6Unique Weaponry - Elden Ring
To anyone who has played theSoulsseries knows how the weapons work in the game. Since the games rely on timed blocking and attacking, most of the standard weapons are built to support that formula.
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Although,Elden Ringis set to be the most ambitious game by FromSoftware and Hidetaka Miyazaki. So chances are it will offer weaponry that is not the usual swords and shields fromDark Souls. This is certainly something super exciting about the upcoming title.
5Dungeon Crawling - Dark Souls 4
Here’san aspect ofDark Soulsthat many fans willmiss compared to the ambitiousElden Ring.Dark Souls titlesare set in tight-walled environments that follow a path. However,Elden Ringis supposed to be a full-fledged open-world game. While that aspect is just as enticing, it also hints that the game might be fairly massive. This means there isn’t going to be the same feel or dungeon crawling experience as the older games.
4Open World - Elden Ring
As hinted above, the open-world aspect ofElden Ringis pretty enticing. There’s a lot of scope for gameplay improvements and additions that FromSoftware can execute here. It is possible thatElden Ring’sfree roam can provide aWitcher 3kind of experience. The Witcher games also went from small shorter worlds to a full-blown open-world. It is also possible that the studio takes their upcoming game and adds a tinge ofBreath Of The Wild.
3Environment And Ambiance - Dark Souls 4
While the trailer ofElden Ringshows a pretty gritty and dark direction, it is possible that it might not come to the level of details in Dark Souls. The reason is simple; Souls games have evolved over the period of the past ten years. That is a lot of time for any development team to understand what they want to create perfectly. By understanding fan response and experimentation, FromSoftware deliveredDark Souls IIIwith an extremely ambient and well-crafted world. And the fourth game in the series was bound to take this one step further.
2Art Style And Gore - Elden Ring
Elden Ringoffers another thing that is similar toDark Soulsyet eerie in its own way. The art direction, at least from the trailer, suggests a much more gritty and gore-filled experience. At the same time, it might totally end up promotional material and cinematic video. There is some chance that the Elden Ring will feature a similar level of gore to Capcom’sResident Evil 2remake. In terms of visuals, the art style is dark yet nothing like we’ve seen in the Souls series.
1Gameplay Elements - Dark Souls 4
There is a small chance thatElden Ringwill provide a similar gameplay experience to theSoulsseries. This is also one final aspect ofDark Soulsthat would totally work in its favor. Many things have to be created in a particular way to make it feel like aSoulsgame. So whileElden Ringwill totally be a different animal, the good-old gameplay elements of Dark Souls will be missed by the fans. For example, there are plenty of titles out there who attempt to emulate Dark Souls' experience, but most of them ultimately fail.
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