Enotria: The Last Song review: gorgeous world, lackluster combat
Review info Platform reviewed: PS5 Available on: PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC Release date: September 19, 2024 If I had a nickel for every time a soulslike was inspired by Italian source material, I’d have two nickels. Which isn’t a lot, but it’s weird that it’s happened twice. This second time around it’s Enotria: The Last Song, following on from 2023’s excellent Lies of P . Enotria is more inspired by Italian folklore rather than a single piece of media, however, and it forms the backdrop of a visually striking world with loads to love about its setting and worldbuilding. To many, this alone is worth playing Enotria for - just to see how gorgeous and creative its environments get. It’s a game that’s otherwise sadly let down by a convoluted mess of gameplay systems - from swathes of equipment and ability categories to the use of Italian nomenclature for items and status effects. It can be quite to wrap your head around, and that’s before getting to some ...