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The 10 Best Soulslike Games Not Made By FromSoftware

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By Editor September 4, 2024

Soulslike games have drawn players with their intricate level design, deep lore, challenging combat, and the notorious difficulty that demands precision and patience. Soulslike games also emphasize on player self-improvement, adding in mechanics of loss should they die. You get killed by an enemy, you have to go back to where you died to get your currency/wealth back, and you lose it permanently if you die again. The sort of mechanics that make better players be more aware with the playfield they’re in.

While FromSoftware pioneered this genre with its iconic Dark Souls series and Elden Ring (with its DLC out right now!), numerous other developers have taken up the mantle to create their enthralling tales and punishing game mechanics.

Here’s a list of the 10 best Soulslike games not developed by FromSoftware that every fan of the genre should consider playing:

Hollow Knight

Developer: Team Cherry
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC
Release Date: 25 February 2017

Team Cherry’s masterpiece combines Soulslike mechanics with Metroidvania elements. Hollow Knight invites players to delve into serpentine caverns, combat corrupted beings, and navigate through elaborate traps to unveil a deeply buried ancient mystery.

In this game, players assume the role of a knight navigating the insect-populated, subterranean world of Hallownest, now in the throes of a devastating infection. Players will face numerous hostile insectoids throughout their journey through Hallownest’s varied landscapes. These enemies pose great danger, demanding caution and strategy, especially during boss battles.

Set against a hauntingly beautiful backdrop, distinguished by its challenging yet equitable combat and the richness of its exploratory elements. It incorporates elements reminiscent of Dark Souls, from the formidable boss fights to the unique Shade mechanic that activates upon the character’s death.

Code Vein

Developer: Bandai Namco Studios
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC
Release Date: 27 September 2019

Often described as “anime Dark Souls,” Code Vein mixes Soulslike gameplay with a unique companion system, offering a more approachable entry point into the genre with its distinctive art style and storytelling. In a world ravaged by apocalypse, players embody a Revenant, akin to a vampire, engaged in battle against the cannibalistic beings known as The Lost.

The game’s visual presentation is stunning — from the enigmatic cathedrals to the desolate cityscapes, ensuring that each area is engaging to explore, whether in the company of others or alone. The presence of multiple endings further attests to Bandai Namco’s commitment to delivering a rich, plot-driven experience.

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DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE: MOST ICONIC TEAM-UPS & MOMENTS IN COMICS, MOVIES & TV

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By Editor September 03, 2024

Deadpool & Wolverine will be the only Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movie coming out in 2024. It premieres in Malaysian cinemas on 25 July 2024.

The synopsis reads:

Marvel Studios presents their most significant mistake to date—”Deadpool & Wolverine.” A listless Wade Wilson toils away in civilian life. His days as the morally flexible mercenary, Deadpool, behind him. When his homeworld faces an existenFal threat, Wade must reluctantly suit-up again with an even more reluctantlier… reluctanter? Reluctantest? He must convince a reluctant Wolverine to—Fuck. Synopses are so fucking stupid.

Recently, we given the opportunity to join a virtual press conference with the cast of the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine, including Ryan Reynolds (Wade Wilson/Deadpool), Hugh Jackman (Logan/Wolverine) and Shawn Levy (director). Check out what they had to say about Marvel Jesus and more by heading over here.

However, the movie won’t be the first time that the two characters have worked together or had team-ups in the past. They have a long history together not only in the comics but also in other mediums, including animated movies and series.

Let’s check out some of the most iconic Deadpool and Wolverine team-ups below:

THEIR FIRST-EVER TEAM-UP IN HISTORY IN WOLVERINE ANNUAL (1995)

In Wolverine Annual (1995) #1 by Christopher Golden and Ben Herrera, Wolverine saved Deadpool after he was captured by Doctor Westergaard and Slayback because they conducted torturous experiments on his healing factor to produce a valuable cure for a mutant plague called the Legacy Virus.

DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE VS WEREWOLVES

In Wolverine Annual (1999) #1 by Marc Andreyko and Walter McDaniel, as Wolverine got a book signed by Duncan Vess, an author who also happened to be a werewolf, Deadpool attempted to complete a mission to kill the writer. During Wolverine and Deadpool’s subsequent battle with each other, they were attacked by the werewolf Lycus, who was also hunting Duncan. They then teamed up to fight the werewolf and went for drinks afterwards.

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