Tough-as-nails, combat-focused RPGs have, since 2009’s Demon’s Souls, became one of gaming most fashionable genres. Adored by many, respected by those who don’t even play them and supporting a whole subculture of Let’s Plays, memes and dedicated forums - few genres have made such an impact so quickly.
The result of this rise in popularity is that more developers are devoting time and money to the production of such games. Alongside FromSoftware hall-of-famers Dark Souls and Bloodborne, Lords of the Fallen and Nioh have also made an impact, whilst independently-made fare such as Salt and Sanctuary and the upcoming Eitr offer a slightly different spin on the formula.
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The result of this rise in popularity is that more developers are devoting time and money to the production of such games. Alongside FromSoftware hall-of-famers Dark Souls and Bloodborne, Lords of the Fallen and Nioh have also made an impact, whilst independently-made fare such as Salt and Sanctuary and the upcoming Eitr offer a slightly different spin on the formula.
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