This game is set up in a dark fantasy world based on Norse mythologies with a hinge of Celtic culture. While this game majorly misses out on the wrath and fury of Kratos, it will surely keep you busy defeating its challenging and complex bosses.įor the Xbox players looking for darker lore but similar to God of War, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice is your pick. Martin and Hideteka Miyazaki, this game has dark, gnarly, and detailed lore. Having unique Souls-like gameplay, Elden Ring has made several veteran skilled players “ Rage quit“. If you had seen the Game Awards, you know the cutthroat tension between God of War Ragnarok and this one. As it has a plethora of character and weapon builds, you can also create a Kratos-like build.īeing the winner of the Game of the Year, Elden Ring deserves all the awards and love. If you enjoy taking on challenging puzzles, combat, and quests, we suggest trying this series. Although it is known for its Soulslike gameplay, for me it has always been about its difficulty. Dark Souls straight-up destroyed the concept of finishing off the bosses in a single go.
It introduced the concept of Soulslike gameplay from their Soulsborne installments. So, you can try it out if you have an active subscription.Ĭoming from Fromsoftware Inc, Dark Souls has been one of the most influential franchises past decade. That being said, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is also available on Game Pass. But if you are looking for more ruthless action-focused gameplay, Valhalla would be a better option. If you want to revisit Kratos’ old days of killing Greek Gods, go for AC Odyssey. Although both of them are more grounded than the God of War series, they offer the experience of old Greece and the Viking era. For players looking for the beautiful landscapes of Norse and Greek myths, AC Odyssey and Valhalla are great alternatives. The release of AC Odyssey and Valhalla made me rethink if I have been too harsh to the AC franchise. As its sequel is confirmed and underway, grinding on this game can be worth your time and hype.
While its boss battles are pretty engaging and challenging, it also has a remarkable flair to it. You can explore different hidden regions, paths, and shortcuts to speedrun your way through. Taking inspiration from the best of the God of War and Souls franchise, it is an action RPG with a non-linear setting. Looking for Gods, Demigods, and other entities? Lords of the Fallen might be a great choice. So, give it a try before it’s vaulted from the Game Pass. Furthermore, its harsh world setting also features plenty of alchemy or supernatural elements. You play as Amicia as you must survive the hordes of rats and soldiers from the French inquisition. The game follows the journey of siblings, Amicia and Hugo de Rune as they survive the Black Plague. While this title does not feature any mythological lore, it lures you into the supernatural and a brutal world setting. Its gameplay will remind you of old God of War games. For several players and critics, alike, this game has been quite addictive. Being available on Xbox 360 and One, it’s widely appreciated for its action and combat. Bayonetta is one of the most critically acclaimed video game titles by Sega. But the only similarity is the hack-and-slash gameplay common in both. Before elaborating anything further, Bayonetta and God of War are nothing alike.
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