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- Enotria: The Last Song is an upcoming Souls-like that received a lot of praise after its demo.
- The game is set to release on September 19, 2024, so fans should mark their calendar.
- There are many features I liked in the demo, so I am pretty excited about the release.
FromSoftware started a new genre that has become extremely popular in this era. Elden Ring brought a massive fandom to this genre, and there is now a proper dedicated fandom waiting for new Souls-like titles.
Recent titles like Rise of the Ronin, Stellar Blade, and Lies of P were pretty successful. I enjoyed Lies of P the most, as it even did some things better than FromSoftware. That said, I have noticed another upcoming game, Enotria: The Last Song. This Souls-like arrives soon, so fans should mark their calendars.
Why it matters: While more developers are chasing the Souls-like genre, not every release ends up being a success. Enotria: The Last Song has shown a lot of potential.
The Souls-like Genre Is Already Saturated
I am very well aware that the genre is saturated now. As I said before, almost everyone is chasing this genre. FromSoftware is among the only studios to have ever produced two GOTY winners, so it is understandable why other developers want to follow suit.
While this saturation could be seen as a bad thing, it also means that I won’t have to wait too many years for FromSoftware to release a great Souls-like. I’m all for new releases in this genre since no other type of gaming experience can really scratch the same itch.
This saturation can also make it hard for newcomers to stand out, but Enotria: The Last Song is different. Even if you’ve never heard about this game or its developers, the Souls-like does a great job clearing all doubts.
While the genre is saturated, I know fans like me can find quality titles. For now, Lies of P takes the throne for being my favorite non-FromSoftware release of this genre, but things might take a turn soon.
Enotria: The Last Song Is Amazing
If you haven’t heard about this game before, I am sure you missed out on the demo. A demo was released on May 22 for PC and PS5. Unfortunately, it wasn’t released on the Xbox platforms, perhaps due to the complications of Series S. Not much is known on this matter, but I think this may have been the case.
Anyhow, I managed to play the demo on Steam, and it was amazing. At first, you might not like Enotria’s aesthetic and might find it a bit difficult, but believe me, it all gets better with time. The game heavily relies on you to parry the enemies, so getting the timing down is a major skill that you must learn early on.
As soon as you leave the starting area, you will realize how good the game looks. It might not have the best visuals in this genre, but they are not bad to look at. In my demo playthrough, I found many positives about the game, and I now look forward to its release.
Get Ready For Some Action
All Souls-like fans who like Bloodborne and, of course, Sekiro should be delighted. This game is for them! The parry timing is not as harsh as Sekiro’s, but it isn’t really forgiving either. Also, I can’t help but think that Bloodborne inspired this Souls-like in one way or another.
One of the main character’s outfits reminded me of Bloodborne’s classic hunter. Additionally, the dodge timing and animation seem pretty similar to FromSoftware’s forgotten PS4 exclusive. Other than that, I really liked the character movement; it was super fun.
Other than your average levelling-up system, Enotria: The Last Song features something known as Path of Innovators, which I think is one of the best mechanics I have ever seen in the genre.
The skill tree is massive, meaning you can unlock numerous skills to experiment with. This seems to be inspired by Sekiro, so I have no objections here. Also, by beating a boss, you will get their Mask, meaning you can change into that boss’ outfit, and who doesn’t like dressing up as the big bad in a game?
All in all, I’m very excited about Enotria: The Last Song. This title is set to release on the 19th of September, so make sure you have this one on your radar next month.
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Obaid is pursuing a Law degree while working as a content writer. He has worked as a gaming writer for over three years because of his passion for the medium and reporting the latest updates in the industry. Having played hundreds of games, Obaid finds himself coming back to Elden Ring, Cyberpunk 2077, and Red Dead Redemption 2, with these games being among his favorites. He has also been mentioned on highly regarded websites, such as Wccftech, Metro UK, PS Lifestyle, GamePressure, VGC, and Gamespot.
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