The phenomenon that is FromSoftware's various Soulsborne titles has changed the gaming landscape forever. Ever since the release of Demon Souls in 2009, various games from the developer have maintained a signature style that has proved monumentally influential to subsequent releases and even inspired a quasi-genre of their own. FromSoftware had developed plenty of games before the Soulsborne titles began, but it has become defined by this collection of fan-favorite games.
The types of titles that have taken their inspiration from FromSoftware's library and that could come under the expansive term of a Soulslike are varied and diverse. There are some popular elements that tend to crop up more often than others, but a lot of Soulslikes are still unique and bring their own blend of elements. There are some truly wonderful games that could be classed as Soulslikes, as well as some not so great ones, but there are a couple that also perfect their Soulslike elements in impressive worlds.
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Bandai Namco Studios' action RPG Code Vein introduces players to its unique post-apocalyptic dystopian world and embraces its Soulslike gameplay. The vampiric fighters that are essentially corpses brought back to life could be something lifted straight out of a Souls title, and the grotesque enemies that populate the world and threaten the few survivors present enough of a challenge to ensure the game is engrossing as well as entertaining.
Code Vein did receive some mixed reviews, but its campy anime-inspired look and its interesting ideas around progression and gameplay earned it enough of a following. Its aesthetics also make it seem more distinct from other Souslikes and provide a
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