Are Bright and Colorful Souls similar in nature?
Are Bright and Colorful Souls similar in nature?
I enjoy 3D games with a soul-like feel, but I find most of them dark, gritty, and sharing similar stories and visuals.
Are there any bright, colorful, and positive 3D games like this?
Elden Ring and The Surge came close, but they still felt quite dark and not very uplifting.
I’m also not into 2D soul-like titles. I’m looking for games with the same movement and combat style as Dark Souls, Elden Ring, The Surge, etc.
Thank you.
basically all these games are included in this list,
link:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soulslike#History
Just review the around 30 titles and see if they match what you think. Checking gameplay videos on Youtube would show you exactly how they work.
Sorry for bringing this up again, but I just found your comment really funny. I'm still unsure if you were joking or not...
You know, it's clear that what bothers you about "souls-like" games is precisely what makes them feel "souls-like."
If you're looking for something bright, colorful, and uplifting, give Kena: Bridge of Spirits a try.
Well no, you're mistaken. While the dark, gritty, and hopelessness atmosphere of soul-like games is part of the genre, it isn't necessary. You can achieve identical gameplay with a completely different vibe, tone, and color scheme, similar to Oblivion versus Skyrim or Pubg versus Fortnite. Art direction isn't limited by genre, which should be clear.
It might be clear to you, but it doesn't appear that obvious to all the studios eager to copy Fromsoftware's design style. Take a look at Lies of P—the latest imitation.
I still think your original comment is amusing mainly because it doesn’t make much sense, at least not to me. I’m not claiming the game you’re after isn’t real—how could I be sure?—but I truly hope you have a great chance in this journey.
It doesn't have to be – honestly, but the dark fantasy backdrop is definitely a key part of Soluslike titles.
These two are RPG games. I’m not sure a dark setting would be a typical choice for RPGs.
Battle royale is also a favorite, though the dark theme isn’t usually a main focus either.
I haven’t played any of these, so I can’t say what mechanics they use. But if you’re looking for something more vibrant while still challenging, Ravenbound might be a good pick.
It's tough to picture a game filled with constant melee battles against intense bosses that feels positive, yet you might find it appealing if you prefer mostly gunplay along with some melee action. Remnant II fits this description—it's often described as "Souls with Guns." The world is generally imaginative and colorful, though it also includes some grim, dark environments.
If you're unsure, it makes sense not to respond. Usually, forum messages are meant for those who can offer useful answers. When studios aim to mimic fromsoftware's style, it's a strategic move to replicate the feel, tone, and artistic approach—since taking chances isn't currently beneficial in the gaming sector. It appears my ideas haven't been realized yet. Maybe I should reach out to indie developers and share some concepts.
Hey, just starting this chat because I was also searching for the same thing. It's really clear that a non-depressing experience isn't impossible. To sum it up, Sekiro seems less harsh compared to other soft games. The most straightforward choices are the Jedi Games—both the fallen and survivor branches feature soul-like mechanics—and the Jedi Games series, which offers a vibrant world and a structured story. "Asterios" and "Another Crab's Treasure" (the one not yet released), both have a more cartoonish and colorful art style, though I haven't played them yet. Lastly, Darksiders III isn't particularly uplifting, but its art is very colorful, similar to the others, with mechanics that feel like souls.