If you're missing a new Dark Souls, this one entrusts you with an important mission: to kill Merlin

The next video game The Bearer & The Last Flame, created by the studio Dark Reaper Studio, is a new Soulslike title that draws inspiration from the foundations of Demon’s Souls, promising a more linear and less exploratory approach. In the game, players will face the iconic villain Merlin and his acolytes, with a gameplay scheme that emphasizes direct combat rather than the open exploration characteristic of titles like Elden Ring. Merlin here wants to kill you Javi, the lead designer of Dark Ripper Studio, has commented that his goal has been to eliminate aspects that he was not convinced about from […]

The upcoming video game The Bearer & The Last Flame, created by the studio Dark Reaper Studio, is a new Soulslike title that draws inspiration from the foundations of Demon’s Souls, promising a more linear and less exploratory approach. In the game, players will face the iconic villain Merlin and his acolytes, with a gameplay scheme that emphasizes direct combat rather than the open exploration characteristic of titles like Elden Ring.

Merlin wants to kill you here

Javi, the lead designer of Dark Ripper Studio, has commented that his goal has been to eliminate aspects he was not convinced about from the original, creating a system where confrontations focus on parries and dodges. The game will not have difficulty levels; however, players should prepare to face demanding challenges, especially against the final bosses, who will mostly be wizards, turning magic into an enemy to defeat.

The narrative design of the game also reflects a clearer structure, influenced by The Lord of the Rings. Each level will be followed by a narrator who will explain what happened, enriching the narrative experience. Javi has assured that the game will eliminate common frustrations of the genre, such as long journeys to return to a boss, ensuring that the bonfires will be close to crucial confrontations.

With a pre-order campaign scheduled to start on February 2 and the game’s launch on March 6, The Bearer & The Last Flame promises to attract both Soulslike enthusiasts and those who feel disappointed by the recent direction of From Software titles. The game is expected to run smoothly on Steam Deck and perform at 60 fps on consoles and PC. With four years of work behind it, the gaming community eagerly awaits the chance to face Merlin in this new proposal for the genre.

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Author: Jesús Bosque

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