With both games boasting single-player and multiplayer,Dark SoulsandRemnant: From the Ashesstood out for their painstaking difficulty, among other reasons. From time to time, a game breaks through and establishes itself as a subgenre.Dark Soulsbelongs to a subgenre known as aSouls-likes,much like howMetroidandCastlevaniaspawned the Metroidvania subgenre.
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With both games being acclaimed and many players still grinding for EXP, it’s hard not to notice theDark Souls' andRemnant: From the Ashes' parallels. Let’s take a look at two heavyweightaction role-playing games.Could a game be better than the game it was inspired by?
10Co-Op (Remnant: From The Ashes Is Better)
WhileDark Soulsmakes it overly complicated tostart a co-op game,Remnant: From the Ashesis a game that encourages it.Remnant: From the Ashes’co-op is a drop-in system where players can join others from their video game console’s guide menu. If you want to host, it’s as easy as inviting other players to your game. The usage of specific items, which can be unlocked at a point in the game, makesDark Soulsco-op an intricate process.Remnant: From the Ashestakes this category for having seamless co-op.
9Difficulty (Dark Souls Is Better)
WhileRemnant: From the Ashesprovides players with options for difficulty levels,Dark Soulslimits players to one. The latter gives you options to join difficulty increasing covenants and wearing items like the Calamity Ring, whichdoubles the damage you receive from enemies.
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DespiteRemnant: From the Asheshaving more options for difficulties,Dark Soulstells you the definitive difficulty level. The game is memorable because of boss fights like Ornstein and Smough, givingDark Soulsan edge in this category.
8Shock Appeal (Remnant: From The Ashes Is Better)
Dark Soulsis worldly renowned for its unforgiving gameplay, but the underdogRemnant: From the Ashescame out of seemingly nowhere. We never knew that a third-person shooter could utilize such challenging gameplay blended with asmart loot system.At every turn, it seems likeRemnant: From the Ashesis giving a dose of shock value, and there’s little reason not to love the game for that.
7Combat (Dark Souls Is Better)
It started withDemon’s Soulsand evolved intoBloodborne,Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice,andDark Souls.The Souls-like subgenre has more polished gameplay than the standalone gameRemnant: From the Ashes.Maybe if developer Gunfire Games decides to make multiple sequels, the combat will be as polished asDark Souls. For now,Dark Soulshas a superior combat system, one of thegreatest for an RPG in years.
6A Survival Focus (Remnant: From The Ashes Is Better)
While the two games are often compared to each other,Remnant: From the AshesandDark Soulsdiffer in one big way. WhileDark Soulsis strictly an action role-playing game,Remnant: From the Ashesis alsoa game of survival.Remnantplaces you in inhospitable circumstances where you must defend against waves of enemies. Expect to encounter hordes of foes as you struggle to maintain a bar of health. This shift in gameplay adds a new dynamic, makingRemnant: From the Ashesmore exciting.
5PVP (Dark Souls Is Better)
The PVP (player versus player) ofDark Soulsis a refined part of the game which pits the most experience Souls players against one another. Contrasting isRemnant: From the Ashes, which doesn’t have a PVP mode.Dark Soulswins this category by default.
4Appeals To Inexperienced Players (Remnant: From The Ashes Is Better)
If you’re getting intoRemnant: From the Ashesfor the first time, there are difficulty levels to choose from. There isn’t an easy difficulty, but the Normal one provides a challenge for most players.Dark Souls, on the other hand, doesn’t have difficulty modes, making it hard for introductory players to getimmersed in the game.The lack ofDark Soulsdifficulty levels might deter some players, which is whyRemnant: From the Ashesmight be more appealing.
3Replayability (Dark Souls Is Better)
SinceRemnant: From the Asheshas multiple difficulty levels and procedurally generated maps, it might have superior replayability. However,Dark Soulshas PVP, unique ways to increase the difficulty, and replayable boss fights through other players' worlds. There are a variety of collectibles that encourage players to backtrack inDark Souls.Finding everything on the first playthrough is next to impossible, which is why aNew Game Plus mode exists.
2Story (Remnant: From The Ashes Is Better)
Dark Souls' story might appeal to players because of its expansive lore, yet many others would say it’s too convoluted. Understanding the development ofDark Soulsis like trying to unravel a mystery. Although many appreciate the story’s basics, the overarching story of the series is difficult to comprehend.
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Remnant: From The Ashesis a refreshing story after having to experienceDark Souls.It’s about a wanderer in apost-apocalyptic worldwho sets out to defeat the Root by traveling to a tower on an island.
1Loot System (Dark Souls Is Better)
Aneffective loot systemcould be the defining quality of a video game. While the firstDark Soulshad a less robust loot system, the sequels were game-changers. Item sets like the Black Iron, Solaire’s Armor, and Ornstein’s Set were memorable in appearance and because of their stat bonuses. AlthoughRemnant: From the Asheshad a loot system, it falls short in comparison to an industry changer likeDark Souls.
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