Sekiro: First Impressions

I need to unlearn everything my Dark Souls III playthrough taught me. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a different beast altogether. Anyone following my various ramblings on my blog might remember that Sekiro was one of my Four Picks for 2019. We should be afraid. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a brand new IP from the developers of Dark Souls and Bloodborne, and … Continue reading Sekiro: First Impressions →

Redundancy: A Crossroads

I hold my hands up, it's been a while since I've posted. Truth be told, I've had this post half-written for over a week, but to finalise and publish it would be to make the prospect of redundancy somehow 'real'. I've made more than 20 posts on this blog in the last five months, but … Continue reading Redundancy: A Crossroads →

Memories of Lothric

It's one of my greatest ever gaming achievements. To be able to say that I have beaten every Dark Souls III boss without summons. To most Dark Souls players, this is likely to be the 'entry-level' to calling yourself a Dark Souls player. But to me it's the kind of achievement that I struggle to … Continue reading Memories of Lothric →

Game Diary: Dark Souls III Part Three

Back to Part Two 16th January 2019 - Dancer of the Boreal Valley I took a few moments to compose myself at Firelink Shrine, and reflect on my journey so far. Three Lords of Cinder had fallen to my blade; their ashes now returned to each of their thrones, and I was sure I would … Continue reading Game Diary: Dark Souls III Part Three →

Game Diary: Dark Souls III Part Two

Back to Part One 8th January – High Lord Wolnir After defeating the Abyss Watchers (eventually), Irithyll, where I would face my old nemesis Pontiff Sulyvhan, felt within touching distance. Before that happens, I would first need to negotiate through the cold, dark corridors of the Catacombs of Carthus. It is said that Carthus was once a great nation of swordsmen. … Continue reading Game Diary: Dark Souls III Part Two →