Question
Name some recent successes in the Soulslike genre which are known for atmospheric world designs, challenging combat, and punishing death mechanics. For 10 points each:
[10m] This 2023 Soulslike developed by Neowiz Games features a “lying system” where player decisions lead to three different endings. In this game, the player controls Pinocchio and navigates the corrupt city of Krat.
ANSWER: Lies of P
[10h] In this 2024 Soulslike, a “loan shark” confiscates a shell due to outstanding debts to the Duchess Magista. Kril, the title crustacean of this game, can use plastic forks as makeshift weapons.
ANSWER: Another Crab’s Treasure
[10e] The “Shadow of the Erdtree” DLC was released in June 2024 for this Soulslike set in the Lands Between. Malenia is a notoriously difficult boss featured in this 2022 FromSoftware game.
ANSWER: Elden Ring
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Data
| Team | Opponent | Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elegy WRITten in a Country Churchyard | Syracuse University New York Everything Sports Fun | 10 | 0 | 10 | 20 |
| Holding Space for the Lyrics of Tequila | The Master and the MargaRITa | 10 | 10 | 10 | 30 |
| The House of the SpiRITs | CRITique of Pure Reason | 10 | 0 | 10 | 20 |
| The RITes of Zhou | ESF Bee | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 |
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Exact Match? | Heard | PPB | Easy % | Medium % | Hard % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 HONK! @ Waterloo | 2024-08-03 | Y | 8 | 15.00 | 88% | 50% | 13% |
| 2024 HONK! @ Carleton | 2024-10-20 | Y | 4 | 7.50 | 75% | 0% | 0% |
| 2024 HONK! @ Syracuse | 2024-12-07 | Y | 4 | 20.00 | 100% | 75% | 25% |
| 2025 HONK! @ Online | 2025-03-09 | Y | 10 | 17.00 | 90% | 50% | 30% |