Eldest Souls potential lends itself to more than just the variety of its grim, apocalyptic visuals and boss design. The accompanying demo reel at the start menu does indeed hint at whats to come, but at least here, the intrigue isnt entirely a cosmetic affair. Its mostly mechanical and Fallen Flags fresh approach to combat could be what sells it.

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