A new trailer has been released for Withering Realms, the sequel to the 2022 game Withering Rooms. The game follows a ghost girl clinging to a customisable combat doll, bearing similarities to Soulslike games like Lies Of P. While the developer claims an independent spirit akin to Bloodborne, comparisons to the original are warranted. As with the predecessor, discussion around its mechanics and level design is necessary. With the trailer out, fans can look forward to more information on how Withering Realms expands upon or deviates from its predecessor's narrative and gameplay mechanics.
Key Points
Comparison to Bloodborne: Is the developer's claim that Withering Rooms is similar to Bloodborne, but made by an independent developer, justified? How does the game's level design and mechanics compare to the original?
Influence of Soulslike Games: Are there any notable influences from games like Lies Of P and Mouthwashing in Withering Realms? How does the use of a combat doll as a playable character impact the gameplay experience?
Sequel Potential: What can be expected from Withering Realms, and how will it build upon or deviate from the original game's narrative and mechanics?
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One of my Xmas selection box games last year was Withering Rooms, a delightfully frightful haunted house action-RPG that balances mazey Metroidvania level design with the ability to be a witch who can supersize herself and gallop around on suits of magic armour. With a quick glance over my shoulder at our dear friend Sir Eugene Optimisation, I dare to describe it as a bit like Bloodborne, if Bloodborne had been made by a tiny independent developer.
Also rather Bloodborney: the recently revealed Withering Realms, a sequel of sorts in which you play a ghost girl clinging to the back of a customisable combat doll. Sir Eugene Optimisation requests I add here that the doll conceit reminds him of well-received Soulslike Lies Of P. Which is a fair observation, I think, though I would also say the doll’s lipless, one-eyed grimace reminds me of Mouthwashing. How’s that, Eugene – three for three? Anyway, here’s a trailer.
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