Challenging and climactic boss fights are at the heart of every soulslike experience. Encountering formidable enemies players have no idea how to defeat at first is part of the genre's charm but there's more to it than just the difficulty. Soulslikes often pair these intense battles with rewarding exploration, flexible character-building, and great itemization, attracting players for more than just their boss encounters. Sometimes, though, the rest of the game doesn't quite measure up.