Lies of P Thrills Fighters; Redditors Still Fighting Over the Superior Soulslike Bloodline

Post date: April 17, 2026 · Discovered: April 17, 2026 · 4 posts, 74 comments

Lies of P is generating specific praise for its combat difficulty, with praise directed at bosses like Laxasia and Nameless Puppet, suggesting a highly engaging experience.

The conversation over the next major Soulslike title is sharply divided. some hail Dark Souls 2, citing its 'best vibes' and volume of content over other entries. Conversely, djsoren19 recommends Bloodborne for its unique combat feel, while another user suggests Dark Souls 1 as a low-stakes palate cleanser from Elden Ring. Specific mechanics also draw attention; Coelacanth praised Rise of the Ronin's parrying focus, and Drathro pitched Remnant/2 as polished alternatives.

The weight of opinion shows varied exhaustion with established IPs. While the mechanical depth of *Lies of P* is noted, the core debate orbits between revisiting the beloved, flawed vibes of Dark Souls 2 and exploring deep mechanical alternatives like Remnant or focusing on niche concepts, such as adapting prehispanic mythology into the genre.

Key Points

SUPPORT

Lies of P delivers rewarding, high-difficulty combat.

MissingInteger praised the combat, specifically mentioning the intensity of Laxasia.

SUPPORT

Dark Souls 2 is recommended as the best spiritual successor.

very_well_lost argues it has the 'best vibes' and more content overall.

MIXED

Dark Souls 2 comparison sparks division among veterans.

Some favor DS2, but others push for alternatives like Bloodborne or Sekiro.

SUPPORT

Prehispanic mythology offers a non-European source for inspiration.

GrantUsEyes suggested themes like the Mexica or Cipactli for genre adaptation.

SUPPORT

Remnant/2 offers polish and depth as an alternative to mega-blockbusters.

Drathro highly recommends the 'AA' series for its depth.

MIXED

Open-world mechanics in action RPGs draw mixed reactions.

Coelacanth praised Rise of the Ronin's parry focus despite calling its open world 'standard Ubisoft-style'.

Source Discussions (4)

This report was synthesized from the following Lemmy discussions, ranked by community score.

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[Discussion] Which Soulslike will you be playing this weekend and what's your favourite Soulslike genre mash-up?
[email protected]·29 comments·3/6/2026·by v4ld1z·lemmy.zip
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[Discussion] Which Soulslike will you be playing this weekend and which Soulslike left you disappointed? Why?
[email protected]·15 comments·4/17/2026·by v4ld1z·lemmy.zip
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[Discussion] Which Soulslike will you be playing this weekend and what movie franchise could you most see adapted into a Soulslike?
[email protected]·14 comments·1/16/2026·by v4ld1z·lemmy.zip
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after Elden Ring what souls game should one play next?
[email protected]·16 comments·7/20/2025·by Abraxas