Does the game’s combat rule?

Yes, without a doubt.

But will I continue playing?

A warrior in a plague doctor’s mask stands ready with their sword in Thymesia

I’m not so sure.

The game follows the Soulslike formula to a tee.

In many ways, the game’s enemy placement and level design I’ve encountered seem a bit old-fashioned.

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And I understand why the game’s obssessed with getting you to fight, because the combat is excellent.

Do bear in mind that the game’s tricky, though.

Corvus stalks a blighted circus town in Thymesia.

Corvus fends off a spearman in Thymesia.

A screenshot of Thymesia, showing a man in robes swinging a green, glowing scythe at a bulky monster.