Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty’s Difficulty Compared To Other Soulslike Games

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With its sporadic checkpoints, brutally punishing bosses, and emphasis on parrying, is a Soulslike through and through — but in terms of relative difficulty, it varies. is the fourth Soulslike game from Koei Tecmo's Team Ninja, coming on the heels of and its sequel, as well as the Square Enix-published. offers an intense challenge, but reined in the difficulty. has a simpler combat system and certainly takes notes from, but that doesn't necessarily mean it continues the downward trend of difficulty.

isn’t the only Soulslike compares to, however. FromSoftware's, which released in early 2022 to universal acclaim, has also become a point of contrast. Another FromSoftware game, is also part of the conversation, since both it and are works of historical fiction — albeit set in different regions and time periods. The following are some of the most well-loved Soulslike games, and how they compare to in terms of difficulty.

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Released in 2017, 's gameplay was directly inspired by, and as a result, it's every bit as difficult — perhaps even more so. Like all Soulslikes, requires players to observe enemy movements, seize brief opportunities, and mind their positioning. It puts a unique twist on the formula with the addition of Stances, each of which comes with its own benefits and drawbacks. Switching between Stances takes some getting used to, and makes for a combat system that's more complicated than ’s weapons, easily mastered early on. Enemies in move quickly, and don't always telegraph their attacks. Its bosses have massive HP pools that take time to whittle down, and an arsenal of devastating attacks.

is far easier than. While it still requires players to