Ashen - a new Souls-like

[cvv]

Is the game actually balanced for co-op? In From games co-op is basically a "Win now" button, what about Ashen?

 

[Salvo]

Is the game actually balanced for co-op? In From games co-op is basically a "Win now" button, what about Ashen?

This game is DESIGNED around Co-op, so much that it gives you an NPC companion if you play offline. Going solo is basically gimping yourself HARD. There will be moments when you'll have to face 15+ enemies at the same time, and being alone vs being with a buddy makes a huge world of difference.

Either way, companion isn't an "I Win" button, they can die if not supported and will not respawn until you go to rest, and if you do enemies will respawn too.

 

[Kem0sabe]

 

[cruel]

I don't see a topic created. This was released exclusively on Epic Games store for now:

https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/product/ashen/home

Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKak8OStnB4

Gameplay (20min):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLtQtnpcHV0


It currently sits on 6.8 user score on Metacritic, around Lords of the Fallen ranking. Anybody played it? Wondering if it's worth it, I'm looking for something that will fill the gap before Sekiro comes. Worst case scenario will just replay first Dark Souls for like 7th time.

 

[Abu Antar]

Once you have played Dark Souls for the 7th time, you are obligated to post a review.

I can't help with your Ashen questions, though.

 

[Metro]

Will let you know when it's no longer an Epic Store exclusive.

 

[typical user]

But can you find Ring of Favor and Protection?

 

[Correct_Carlo]

This looks awesome. I had no idea it existed until a couple hours ago, but everything I've read about it just makes me want to play it more.

 

[Wunderbar]

I'm waiting for steam release.

 

[Crane]

Somebody get it and tell us about it. Isn't Epic Games the company behind fortnite?

 

[LESS T_T]

Coming to Steam and GOG on December 9th:

 

[Ivan]

Curious to see if they're going to discount the price.

 

[toro]

Curious to see if they're going to discount the price.

They should.

They should also add something extra content to the game because the user scores are not that great.

 

[cvv]

Curious to see if they're going to discount the price.

They should.

They should also add something extra content to the game because the user scores are not that great.

It's not about content, really, the game was designed to be fun DS Light and I enjoyed it as such. But I do hope they got enough moolah from Epic to make a more fleshed out sequel.

 

[Ivan]

Same kinda deal w/ Salt and Sanctuary. I feel like they could do much better with that foundation.

 

[Arnust]

If you've actually seen the trailer, there's definitively a new cutscene/area teased at the end. I'm looking forward to doing a proper all-coop run with a buddy as of the Steam release. That said I hope there's crossplay, else I'll have to buy it in the Egg store anyway or them to get it again on Steam.

 

[Ramnozack]

Looks like ass

 

[PrettyDeadman]

Assen.

 

[GentlemanCthulhu]

I tried this but gave up after a few hours past the first boss. The game is just too easy, which defeats the entire souls-like approach. It does to a lot well though. The environment is beautiful, the NPC AI is pretty good, the stories are mysterious and captivating enough, and watching the town being built around you is brilliant. Still, i found the combat (which is the main focus of the game) to be simple and repetitive, and there's just not enough loot. It's also not really an Arr Pee Gee. I'm not sure if it actually does have any C&C or character expression. Overall, i'd rather play Elex or even good ol' DS again over this.

 

[cvv]

I tried this but gave up after a few hours past the first boss. The game is just too easy

AI is pretty good

You played your first run with a summon? No wonder it was easy.

But yeah, lack of loot is unfortunate.

 

[GentlemanCthulhu]

I tried this but gave up after a few hours past the first boss. The game is just too easy

AI is pretty good

You played your first run with a summon? No wonder it was easy.

But yeah, lack of loot is unfortunate.

I thought having someone with you all the time was the point of the game.

 

[cvv]

It is no more "the point" of the game as playing DS with a summon.

 

[PrettyDeadman]

It is no more "the point" of the game as playing DS with a summon.

You mean with 2 sunbros with maxxed out equipment spamming lightning spears.

 

[GentlemanCthulhu]

It is no more "the point" of the game as playing DS with a summon.

Eh.. no. The community aspect is the central plot point of the game. It's all about the world being reborn out of darkness and societies being formed. Considering that co-op is a huge part of this game, i gotta say that you have simply missed the point.

 

[PrettyDeadman]

It is no more "the point" of the game as playing DS with a summon.

Eh.. no. The community aspect is the central plot point of the game. It's all about the world being reborn out of darkness and societies being formed. Considering that co-op is a huge part of this game, i gotta say that you have simply missed the point.

It is exactly like dark souls with regards to coop - easy if you use it, hard if you don't. So what your comment about defeating dark-souls approach was about then?