Soulslike genre titles Lies of P and Mortal Shell 2 show FromSoftware influence

Recent reviews of action-RPG titles highlight the enduring influence of FromSoftware on the Soulslike genre. The Complete Edition of Lies of P, developed by South Korean studio Round8, has arrived on Nintendo Switch 2. The game features a dark reimagining of Carlo Collodi’s work, set in the city of Krat where humans and puppets coexist amidst a mysterious disease and a puppet uprising.

Similarly, the sequel Mortal Shell 2 by Cold Symmetry demonstrates the impact of Elden Ring on modern game design. While more compact than FromSoftware’s open-world epic, Mortal Shell 2 utilizes a seamless, interconnected landscape and an open-world approach to level design that encourages exploration through dungeons and beacon sites. Both titles aim to build upon the combat and progression mechanics established by the genre's pioneers.