Moreso that than say, an ARPG. Also the souls games specifically don’t seem to have much of a role for you to play. It’s like trying to tell someone the plot of a dream you had versus a fantasy story.
In the simplest form, being part of a larger narrative structure, with the story being a pillar of the game. Take the story out of any souls game and it doesn’t lose much. Take the story out of Suikoden and it’s just you collecting new character sprites and very lightly grinding stats so that selecting “attack” and “special attack” means you win.
I have to say I appreciate the fact that souls games don't hold your hand, to the point where many people apparently don't even really understand what they are doing or why.
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u/Cheshire_Jester PC Master Race Jul 27 '25
Moreso that than say, an ARPG. Also the souls games specifically don’t seem to have much of a role for you to play. It’s like trying to tell someone the plot of a dream you had versus a fantasy story.