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Jake’s Workshop: Taming the RNG in Soulslike Development

Introduction Imagine facing a formidable boss in a grueling Soulslike game. You’ve studied its patterns, perfected your dodges, and strategically planned your attacks. You’re confident, almost certain of victory…until a series of unpredictable, unavoidable attacks chain together, sending you back to the bonfire in utter frustration. This, unfortunately, is the dark side of Random Number … Read more

Strange Controllers, Soulslike Suffering, and RNG Rage: A Deep Dive

Introduction Imagine tackling the formidable Ornstein and Smough in *Dark Souls* using a dance pad. The very thought conjures images of flailing limbs, mistimed dodges, and inevitable, crushing defeat. This scenario, while seemingly absurd, highlights a growing trend within the dedicated gaming community: pushing the boundaries of control in notoriously difficult games using unconventional and, … Read more

Another Crab’s Treasure Map: Diving Deep into Krill’s Soulslike Adventure

Forget pirates buried gold on tropical islands. This summer, it’s all about crustaceans, coral reefs, and cutthroat underwater combat! The latest game making waves in the gaming community, “Another Crab’s Treasure,” has players strapping on makeshift shell armor and plunging into the perilous depths of a polluted ocean. But is this game just another Soulslike … Read more

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