Social and political undertones are at the root of every Soulslike.

He is their god, after all, and who would dare kill god?

Sowing fear amongst the masses is also a common populist tactic in modern politics.

Verdant forestry near Kvatch.

It, ironically, is sowing fear amongst the masses to shield itself.

We saw elements of this in Elden Ring with Miquella, who is also ambiguous in their appearance.

Pre-Soulslike,FromSoftware even featured a gay character in Enchanted Arms.

Oblivion Remastered screenshot of Skingrad guard stood against a stone wall.

Developed by Hexworks, it features two parallel worlds - the living Axiom, and the dead Umbral.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Naoe and Yasuke Overlooking A Valley

Lords of the Fallen cover art showing the player as they enter the teal-hued spirit world of Umbral

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Lords of the Fallen is a next-gen soulslike action RPG, and a soft reboot of the 2014 original. Developed by Hexworks, it features two parallel worlds - the living Axiom, and the dead Umbral.

Dark Sun Gwyndolin in Dark Souls

Lords of The Fallen’s spectacular graphics showing the player walking through a purplish blue area.

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Lords of the Fallen is a next-gen soulslike action RPG, and a soft reboot of the 2014 original. Developed by Hexworks, it features two parallel worlds - the living Axiom, and the dead Umbral.

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Lords of the Fallen

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