I’ve been really excited about Souls lately. I recently completed Dark Souls for the first time and am now playing Lords of the Fallen to kill time until Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree releases next month. So naturally, any Souls game on the horizon grabs my attention.
This includes Black Myth: WuKong (out August 20) and Enotria: The Last Song (out September 19), but it’s the latter that really caught my attention. I’m especially excited about Enotria: The Last Song for two reasons. Partly because of its unique setup (for the Soulslike genre), but mostly because it just got a free demo on the PlayStation Store and Steam.
This won’t be a small part of the game either. According IGN, the demo will last approximately eight hours, which is almost certainly a significant portion of the full game. The demo will offer players access to “4 distinct weapon classes, each with a variety of unique weapons and 6 unique skins to discover that bring with them devastating new playstyles and distinctive passive abilities.”
If you’ve never heard of Enotria: The Last Song, it’s an action RPG inspired by the works of FromSoftware (developer of Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and Elden Ring). But what sets this game apart from its contemporaries is its vibrant environment. While most Soulslikes are set in grim gothic worlds filled with dark caverns and murky swamps, the world of Enotria is inspired by Italian folklore and endless summers.
Developer Jyamma Games describes the game as “Summer-Soul” and I love the idea of a challenging Souls experience set in sun-drenched environments. However, just because the world will be bright and vibrant doesn’t mean it won’t be filled with hard-hitting enemies that can destroy you in a matter of moments. It is still a Soulslike game and promises a tough test for players.
Enotria is also looking to innovate the genre with interchangeable loadouts that give players plenty of freedom to change their tactics on the fly. For example, instead of being forced to choose between a melee or magic build, you can build a character capable of both. And you’ll need a variety of equipment to overcome the game’s many fearsome bosses.
For several years, Soulslike struggled to capture the magic of From’s work, but that trend has been changing recently. Last year’s Lies of P was my game of the year and tied with From in several key areas. I hope Enotria: The Last Song can have similar success and I’m excited to pe into this important demo ahead of its release.
Enotria: The Last Song will be released on PS5 and PC on September 19, 2024.
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