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Is Eldest Souls worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Action RPG players who want demanding boss encounters
- Players who enjoy customizing combat abilities and builds
- Fans of dark fantasy exploration with quests and mysteries
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking relaxed or forgiving combat may find the encounters too demanding
- Players who prefer broad, non-combat-focused adventures may find the boss-centered structure restrictive
- Players looking for a realistic visual style may not want 16-bit pixel art
Our take on Eldest Souls
The focus on demanding boss encounters gives combat a clear identity, but it narrows the experience for players seeking a wider mix of combat, exploration, and other activities. Build customization adds variety within that combat-first structure.
What is Eldest Souls?
Eldest Souls is a fast-paced action RPG centered on difficult battles against the Old Gods.
A lone warrior carries a greatsword through the Citadel, a labyrinth of passages containing NPCs, quests, and mysteries tied to the gods’ imprisonment. Each major combat encounter presents a distinct challenge and can grant celestial powers used to shape a combat style through varied Talents and Abilities. The game includes the Depths of the Forgotten expansion, which adds a region, three bosses, special weapons, weapon customization, and a new ability. Its presentation uses a 16-bit pixel-art style, while the story follows humanity’s struggle against the Desolation unleashed by the imprisoned gods.
How Eldest Souls plays
- 01Boss-Focused Combat
- Encounters with the Old Gods provide distinct challenges and rewards for victory.
- 02Build Customization
- Celestial powers open combinations of Talents and Abilities for different combat styles.
- 03Citadel Exploration
- Labyrinthine passages contain NPCs, quests, and mysteries concerning the Old Gods.
- 04Included Expansion
- Depths of the Forgotten adds a new region, three bosses, special weapons, weapon customization, and a new ability.
- 05Pixel-Art Presentation
- The Citadel is rendered in a detailed 16-bit visual style.
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Eldest Souls: platforms & release
Is Eldest Souls worth it?
It is worth it if: action RPG players who want demanding boss encounters. Skip it if: players seeking relaxed or forgiving combat may find the encounters too demanding.
Where can I download Eldest Souls?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Eldest Souls's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Eldest Souls on?
Windows only.
