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Are souls games really as hard as everyone says? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 month ago by daggermoon@lemmy.world to c/gaming@lemmy.ml

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I want to play Bloodborne because quite frankly it looks really cool. I'm told the game is going to be way too difficult for me. I usually play games on standard or easy difficulty. Should I even bother? Is this game even going to be playable to a noob like me?

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[–] tanisnikana@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I would say that a lot of these unforgiving action RPGs are complete-able and enjoyable by most everyone, but I should give a caution that if you’re disabled in the hands, things will be substantially less forgiving.

I’ve got hemiplegic cerebral palsy from a pair of strokes, and as a result, the right side of my body, specifically my fine motor control of the right side of my body, is utter garbage. I can’t get through Bloodborne or most Souls games. The exception was Elden Ring, because it made ranged combat viable in such a way that any need for twitchy gameplay was substantially reduced.

Bloodborne is among the most difficult in the genre, and if you’re looking to broach this sort of game, I’d recommend Elden Ring first. It’s got the same learning aspects, but it allows for more creativity and thought in the moment.

[–] daggermoon@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I'm seeing a lot of comments recommending Elden Ring. I guess I'll have to try it now. I'm sorry to hear about the cerebral palsy. I'm glad it doesn't stop you from gaming.

What did you think about Elden Ring? I've heard it's a masterpiece. I don't usually play these types of games anyway so I'm sort of in the dark. Thank you!

[–] tanisnikana@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

First, Elden Ring has Miriel, Pastor of Vows, and he is the bestest boy.

Also with the exception of one single boss fight, I was able to overcome everything in Elden Ring with persistence and learning, and sometimes I would get frustrated in a locale, and just leave and go do other things in the land. Other linear souls games don’t really let you stray from the beaten path until you’ve added your beats to it as well.

Elden Ring is just a really solid intro to the format.

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