We have to be able to criticize Soulslike games

Although we’re a few months away from The Game Awards, players are already debating which of 2025’s heavy hitters deserve to be in the Game of the Year running. Most discussion seems to center on whether or not Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 deserves it over Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, but one particular fanbase has been quite vocal. FromSoftware loyalists are arguing that Elden Ring: Nightreign deserves to be included in that conversation.