Games that are independently developed have the rare opportunity to experiment and meld genres or gameplay, with many wearing their inspirations on their sleeve with respect to larger household franchises. Souls-like games such as The Surge, for example, typically follow From Software's design blueprint while inserting new concepts or themes.
But there are also indie games that completely dissociate from common inspirational standards to create an experience that is truly unique, even if certain
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