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FromSoftware’s titles are notorious for their difficulty and hauntingly beautiful worlds. The recentShadow of the Erdtree DLCforElden Ringhas brought a new foe that has sent shivers down the spines of veteran Soulsborne players.
The particular enemy has stirred memories of past creatures players fought against inDark Soulsgames. We are talking about the unforgettable Scorpioness Najka as Hidetaka Miyazaki yet again channels his creative genius to give players another similar yet unique mixed humanoid-insect creature.
Romina, Saint of the Bud is Similar to Scorpioness Najka from Dark Souls 2
Like theElden Ringbase game didn’t have enough tough foes,Shadow of the Erdtree DLChas brought a new level of difficult-to-slay enemies.
Romina, Saint of the Bud is a necessary boss in the DLC for story continuation. This new encounter has thrown players down a nostalgia path as experienced Soulsborne players have found striking comparisons to an unforgettable, Scoprioness Najka.
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Both bosses share a nightmarish fusion of humanoid and insect features, creating a grotesque creature. This further spawns a disturbing atmosphere during the battle.
Beyond aesthetics, some players have noticed similarities in their combat styles. Both enemies have swift and powerful moveset that quickly punishes unprepared players. One core difference is that Romina uses Hellbard while the enemy from the earlier FromSoft game uses a spear as a weapon.
Adding fuel to the nostalgia fire, an eagle-eyed player noticed a detail that involved the surroundings of Romina’s arena. There is a lone scorpion within the ruins of the arena, nestled in a pile of sand. This is just another erie detail reminiscent of the setting for the familiar fight with the scorpion.
Players Want More Insect-Themed Bossess in FromSoftware Projects
The wave of nostalgia has created a question will there be more insect-themed bosses in future FromSoftware titles?
While Miyazaki unfortunately confirmed no further content forElden Ring,FromSoftware’s legacy in the Soulsborne genre remainsand maybe new games will bring more similar insect-themed enemies like the one from the latest DLC.
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Another testament to the insect-like enemies is Chaos Witch Quelaag from the firstSoulsgame, while Micholah, Host of the Nightmare fromBloodborneis just another enemy that sends the same trembling of skin when facing him off like this enemy.
These enemies are just some of many different creatures from Soulsborne games, and players wish FromSoftware doesn’t discontinue this design of grotesque forms in its future projects and installments.
Beyond FromSoftware, one Reddit user has said that the upcoming action RPGBlack Myth: Wukongwill be full of monstrous enemies including a mix of insects and humans in one creature.
Romina, Saint of the Bud is a great homage toDark Souls 2, arguably the best game in the franchise. Whether From Software continues the trend of insect-inspired nightmarish enemies in future titles, only time will tell. What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments below.
Nikola Pajtic
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Nikola is an avid gamer and a pop culture buff. When he is not writing, he is either playing Final Fantasy, thinking about what Lovecraft stories can be adapted into film or video game, and watching new Doctor Who episodes.
