I want to play this game so so badly. The 19th century gothic theme, hack n slash play style and intriguing storyline are all right up my alley. But after spending 3 hours getting no further than the section past the first mob at the bomb-fire… I just can’t do it. I work full time and don’t have it in me to sink hours into a game, getting no where story progression wise.I’m not particularly good at video games. I can count the amount of games I’ve played through to completion on one hand. Ocarina of time, breath of the wild, kingdom hearts 1,2,3 and Alice madness returns (favourite game).My question is, are there any suggestions for games like bloodborne that are easier to play? Gothic/horror theme, TP view, melee weapon options, good story?
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Lies of P. I will say the game REALLY wants you to use the parry, but it’s much easier than Bloodborne.
It’s like a perfect mix between Sekiro and Bloodborne. Amazing game, loving my time with the game so far a lot
Well, there are two categories…
The style of gameplay, which is “Souls-like”, a particularly player-antagonistic form of gameplay. Named after the first most popular entries in the line “Demon’s Souls” and “Dark Souls”. You really have to have an almost masochistic streak to enjoy them.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soulslike
People who like them really REALLY like them.
The other category is the design aesthetic. Kind of an industrial, Victorian, steampunk look and feel. Fortunately there are way, WAY more accessible games with a similar look:
Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate:
PC / PlayStation 4 / Xbox One
https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/assassins-creed/syndicateDishonored:
PlayStation 3 / Windows / Xbox 360 / PlayStation 4 / Xbox One
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/DishonoredDishonored 2:
PC / PlayStation 4 / Xbox One
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dishonored_2Dishonored: Death of the Outsider
PC / PlayStation 4 / Xbox One
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dishonored:_Death_of_the_OutsiderThe Order: 1886
Playstation 4
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Order:_1886Haven’t played it myself, but I think Thymesia should be easier, right? It’s got basically the same vibes as BB
I’m not good with Soulsborne games either, though I like them anyway. I’d single out Elden Ring as one where you can do exceptionally much of exploring and character building without facing particular enemies or areas. Only attacking the hard problems when you’re more experienced and equipped.
There are some traps and it’s still not exactly easier, but it may be worth a mention.
I’ll also say Nier Automata and perhaps Shadow of the Colossus outside the genre.
Try Gloomwood, maybe?
