'Bleak' itself is a pretty good descriptor for some of FromSoftware's worlds, and it looks like Bleak Sword DX is very much tapping into that.

Bleak Sword DX seems brutal and relentless, a game where every parry truly counts, so if you ever just wanted FromSoftware's combat philosophy and nothing else about their games whatsoever, this one looks ripe for you.

This one reviewed well back in the day, and looks to be worth keeping an eye on purely for the snacky hack-and-slash action. It's even got a swamp! Hidetaka Miyazaki would be proud. On the other hand, Bleak Sword DX's Steam page claims it boasts 'increasingly horrifying' creatures. 'Through twelve tense and deeply atmospheric chapters, heroes must lift the curse of the legendary Bleak Sword by striking down all manner of horrifying creatures across an oppressive world wielding fierce weaponry and powerful magic,' a press release from Devolver Digital heralds. Soulslike minimalism at its finest - Bleak Sword DX dodges and parries onto Nintendo Switch and PC on June 8! /40w1XwHoAY May 19, 2023

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