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Steam is host to many different games on sale for Black Friday in 2025, but one JRPG has managed to earn Overwhelmingly Positive reviews after its release in November. Now 10% off, this game is perfect for players looking for a holiday horror title that merges tactical combat with gothic aesthetics. Like a mash-up between Bloodborne and Final Fantasy, this game has much to offer for fans of multiple genres.
The game in question is called BLACK SOULS II, an original title inspired by fairy tales like "Alice in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking-Glass." This psychological RPG dips heavily into dark fantasy themes, as you take part in tactical, turn-based battles against a variety of foes. This journey has gathered lots of acclaim from those who've played it, as you can see in the stellar Steam Reviews for this title.
Black Souls 2 Looks Absolutely Terrifying
Despair And Madness Within An Interactive World Full Of Horrors
BLACK SOULS II Steam coverart
BLACK SOULS II is a top-down RPG where your knight character travels throughout a seemingly desolate world, filled to the brim with horrifying monsters. This disturbing Steam game features something called "Death Combat," which seems to be intense fights against Demonbeast creatures that look like they've been pulled straight out of Grimm fantasy novel.
The horror of this RPG goes further than just spine-chilling fights, though, as its interactive open world seems to be filled with consequences. You have the ability to kill any of the 45+ unique NPCs in the game, instantly failing questlines and removing interactions based on your choices.
The ability to slay any NPC you encounter is called the SEN system within BLACK SOULS II. Apparently, doing this too often will not only darken the game's tone, but also change the mechanics and atmosphere of its world.
The story of the game seems to feature plenty of gothic locations, filled to the brim with gore and violence. However, the promise of psychological horror hints at the emphasis on BLACK SOULS II's narrative, which takes many twists and turns to leave you guessing at what terrors come next.
It's Like Final Fantasy And Bloodborne Merged
The Setting And Combat Both Resemble Great RPG Titles
BLACK SOULS II demonbeast enemy boss from JRPG turn-based battle
The top-down perspective of BLACK SOULS II resembled classic Final Fantasy games, with the sprite-based character animations being familiar to veterans of that series. The combat of Final Fantasy is also emulated well in this game, with turn-based JRPG-style fights that rely on tactical choices rather than real-time action.
The combat of BLACK SOULS II is also close to the Earthbound series, although it features single-player fights rather than utilizing a party of characters.
Meanwhile, the setting of this game uses Victorian architecture, Lovecraftian horror, and dark fantasy to bring an immersive feel to every location you visit. Games like Bloodborne are famous for using a similar atmosphere, creating an adventure dripping in melancholic dread from the moment you begin your journey.
Players have become enraptured in BLACK SOULS II's world, with some saying "the SEN system doubles the amount of content you can experience" in one of the game's many positive reviews. Other comments state recommend the game for its "unique story and little difficult gameplay," both features that fans of Bloodborne and Final Fantasy can appreciate.
Despite the admittedly basic artstyle, this horror RPG has a lot to offer for players looking for a new experience this holiday season. BLACK SOULS II may not be for the faint of heart, but its challenging combat, intriguing story, and terrifying atmosphere makes it a game on Steam worth trying.
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