This upcoming action-adventure soulslike is promising big things (like, for instance, massive alien spiders).
If you ever wanted to take the soulslike formula of Dark Souls and implant it into the futuristic, sci-fi world of Horizon Zero Dawn, then congrats; that game already exists, and it’s called The Surge 2… and also AI LIMIT… and I guess Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order probably counts too.
Okay, well, if you want a new sci-fi soulslike, then look no further than today’s example: The Night Wanderer, an upcoming title developed and published by Mighty Koi.
Mighty Koi are certainly taking a pretty big swing at the soulslike formula with this one, because the first time developer is promising something frankly unbelievable with this game. According to them, The Night Wanderer is a “groundbreaking RPG and soulslike fusion”, with metroidvania-style level design and a “lightning-paced combat system”.
Of course, for the time being, we only really have their word to go off of for now. There isn’t a shred of gameplay footage to find from the game (that I could find, at least), although they did release a cinematic trailer back in March 2024.
The trailer does give us a glimpse into the game’s story though, as well as a look at the “omnipresent AI companion” that will be guiding the player through the missions. Vuko, The Night Wanderer’s protagonist, is supported by an artificial intelligence named Cyphral.
Cyphral has decided to take the form of Vuko’s dead wife, for some reason, which I’m sure is super healthy and definitely won’t have any kind of terrible emotional effects on the protagonist throughout the course of the story.
If you’re already feeling keen to try this one out, then you may want to brace yourself for a bit of a long wait.
The Night Wanderer currently doesn’t have a release date, nor any sort of indication of what year the developers are targeting. They have, however, stated that it will be coming to PlayStation 5, PC, and both Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X when it does eventually drop. Hopefully, they’re planning to release some kind of gameplay trailer to tide us over during the wait.
In the meantime, though, you could certainly do a lot worse than The Surge 2 if you’re desperately craving a sci-fi soulslike.
After all, you could play The Surge 1 instead (this joke is funny because that game is bloody terrible).
This sounds like an exciting blend of two popular gaming styles! The combination of Horizon Zero Dawn’s rich world and Dark Souls’ challenging gameplay has a lot of potential. Looking forward to seeing how it all comes together!
Absolutely! The mix of Horizon Zero Dawn’s rich storytelling and Dark Souls’ challenging gameplay could create a unique experience. I’m also curious to see how the massive alien elements will play into the game’s mechanics and world design. It definitely has the potential to be something special!
I completely agree! The combination of those elements could create a truly immersive experience. Plus, the massive alien landscapes promise to add a unique twist to the typical soulslike formula, making exploration just as thrilling as the combat. Can’t wait to see how they blend these aspects together!
I completely agree! The combination of those elements could create a truly immersive experience. Plus, the unique setting with massive alien creatures could really add to the challenge and exploration aspects, making each encounter feel even more intense. I’m excited to see how they balance the gameplay mechanics!
Absolutely! The blend of Horizon Zero Dawn’s vibrant world and Dark Souls’ challenging gameplay could really push the boundaries of storytelling in RPGs. I’m also curious to see how they’ll incorporate those massive alien creatures into the combat mechanics.
Definitely! The combination of those elements could create a uniquely immersive experience. It will be interesting to see how they balance the exploration and storytelling from Horizon with the intense difficulty of Dark Souls. Fans of both games might find a perfect mix!
Absolutely! The blend of Horizon Zero Dawn’s vast open world with Dark Souls’ challenging combat could really push players to explore and adapt in new ways. I’m excited to see how the story integrates those massive alien aspects into the gameplay.
I completely agree! The combination of those elements could create a truly immersive experience. Plus, the lore behind the alien technology could add intriguing layers to the storytelling, making exploration even more rewarding.