Steelrising

I was totally fascinated by the automata-/puppet-theme of this game, the main reason I gave it a try although I'm not too much into action RPGs. But a few minutes into the game I realized that I know the game's gameplay from somewhere: collecting anima, finding savepoints, upgrading equipment and stats there, refilling health packages - and experiencing the same enemies again that I slaughtered a minute ago. But I managed not to die until the first boss which was - of course - unbeatable. Not because I was not careful, but because it was overpowered, and I was slow like a knight in armor, while he whirled his weapon with incredible high range around. Sorry, but being unfair is not the kind of 'hard game' I prefer.

It's entertaining but lacks optimization. Can´t play it with ray tracing with an RTX 4060.

Aside from the occasional positional glitches, this is well crafted, interesting and challenging. Foes are fierce for the most part, allies are generous and helpful.

Got this just for the fact it was a souls like thought it would be a fun bad game to play. But it pleasantly surprised me with how good this game really is, the graphics are outstanding, the combat feel quick and smooth with a Sekiro Bloodborne hybrid style combat. Lies of P also follows this combat style too and they both have similar environment asthetic and I have to say this is as good as Lies of P in my opinion. The bosses, combat, story, and art direction is really good and I am looking forward to Spiders next soulslike title if they do make another. I am officially now a Spiders fan. Would highly recommend this game to just sit down and have a blast with a more relaxed Sekiro Bloodborne combat formula.

Fun Souls-Like game with a lighter tone.