When the soulsborne formula it's done right, When Inspiring artistry, enemy, level design and great custom and levelling mechanics are in flow, these games can be truly immersive and addictive. Sadly to say Wo Long Is in the bottom tier of this whole genre. And that's solely because personal taste. I'm so sick and tired of the of feudal settings in videogames. (wild hearts, Tsushima, nioh, like a dragon ishin, trektoyomi, sekiro etc ) none of these titles I actually liked playing.
I find it boring to traverse these type of worlds and the combat Is way to chaotic and over the top for me. I don't find it visually pleasing to watch these lightshow battles unfold onscreen. They look ridiculous and not impactful or realistic in the confines of their own world, to be really honest.
So take this review with a grain of salt.
It's quite easy to rank them all.
Tier4. Nioh, wo long, nioh2.
Tier3. All the rest soulslikes.
Tier2: new fromsoft.
Tier1: old fromsoft.
This prooves that the soulsborne games are moving away from what made them so great to play. They are now more streamlined and action-oriented affairs.
In the beginning they where hyperfocused hellish labyrinths with lot's of details, varied enemies, weapons, traps, interesting npc's and awesome character customization. There's layers upon layers of intrigate design descisions that made demon's souls, dark souls2 such a badass fun time!
And since then it has went downhill for the genre and not in the best of ways.
Taking into consideration Is that, compared to those old games Wo long lacks in almost everyway. The game looks ugly, resolution and graphic wise its not a looker. The monster variety Is pisspoor to say the least and the level design and reused assets are a letdown.
Gone are the exciting scary enviroments to traverse. There's allready lot's of reviews out there that remarks on the same issues I have with the game. Maybe others enjoy it more then I have. I want my soulsborne games to have horror elements, sloow, heavy hitting combat with shields. I don't really want a jet li, crouching dragon, super samurais shooting fireballs from their asses type of gaming experience cause that's what every triplea game seem to be today.
I find it boring to traverse these type of worlds and the combat Is way to chaotic and over the top for me. I don't find it visually pleasing to watch these lightshow battles unfold onscreen. They look ridiculous and not impactful or realistic in the confines of their own world, to be really honest.
So take this review with a grain of salt.
It's quite easy to rank them all.
Tier4. Nioh, wo long, nioh2.
Tier3. All the rest soulslikes.
Tier2: new fromsoft.
Tier1: old fromsoft.
This prooves that the soulsborne games are moving away from what made them so great to play. They are now more streamlined and action-oriented affairs.
In the beginning they where hyperfocused hellish labyrinths with lot's of details, varied enemies, weapons, traps, interesting npc's and awesome character customization. There's layers upon layers of intrigate design descisions that made demon's souls, dark souls2 such a badass fun time!
And since then it has went downhill for the genre and not in the best of ways.
Taking into consideration Is that, compared to those old games Wo long lacks in almost everyway. The game looks ugly, resolution and graphic wise its not a looker. The monster variety Is pisspoor to say the least and the level design and reused assets are a letdown.
Gone are the exciting scary enviroments to traverse. There's allready lot's of reviews out there that remarks on the same issues I have with the game. Maybe others enjoy it more then I have. I want my soulsborne games to have horror elements, sloow, heavy hitting combat with shields. I don't really want a jet li, crouching dragon, super samurais shooting fireballs from their asses type of gaming experience cause that's what every triplea game seem to be today.