Estimated reading time: 8 minutes https://youtu.be/6LJz1pYFJC4?si=N6M7eTUaYAkxzYbo A Tactical Shift to Session-Based Soulslike Elden Ring: Nightreign doesn’t pretend to be a sequel to the original Elden Ring—and...

NightReign doesn’t pretend to be Elden Ring 2, and that’s probably the most important thing to know before diving in. FromSoftware has ditched the seamless open world in favor of tightly contained, roguelike-style sessions that push you to survive, die, and adapt over and over. That's forcing long-time fans to completely recalibrate their expectations—and not everyone is on board. What we've got here is a Soulslike filtered through survival co-op mechanics and structured into repeatable sessions—a kind of “Death Royale” experiment that offers an adrenaline-spiked twist on familiar combat traditions.

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One of the earlier souls like has more than a decade,is it still worth trying? Can it compete with Elden Ring or Lies of P in any way?

Mortal Shell tries avoid Souls-like imitation—it introduces the Shell and Harden mechanics that change how you fight, survive, and strategize. With fewer weapons but deeper choices, it’s a lean, inventive experience that offers both challenge and accessibility without trying to be a FromSoftware clone. But is it enough?

For me, personally, Shadow of the Erdtree now sits at the absolute pinnacle of the Souls-like mountain. What about you?