10 Video Games With RUTHLESS Online Multiplayer

Last but not least, we have a harbinger of brutally difficulty games. The Souls series has been a near-unstoppable juggernaut over the past decade, beginning with 2011's Dark Souls and most recently venturing out into other IPs like Bloodborne and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. All these games boast a unique online system in which players can both assist and attack fellow players. It's all about that dreaded invasion notification that pops up at random when you're making your way through each individual game world.

The Souls games are already difficult enough on your own or in cooperative play, but when PVP enters the fray, "Prepare to Die" takes on a whole new meaning. With the games having been out for years now, the Souls series is now chock full of master players who have maxed out their character stats and obtained the best gear. Seeing the invader coming at you armed to the teeth, you'll know you have no chance against them. On top of this, further trouble can come indirectly, as players can sometimes leave misleading messages in the game world, which can trick newcomers into taking a wrong turn or foolishly taking on a foe they're not prepared for.

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