My Nintendo Switch has been collecting dust for ages, and I’m not exaggerating. After playing Balatro intensely last year, it’s just sat there—a relic on my shelf. If a game isn’t a must-play exclusive like Zelda or Mario? I’ll choose PC every single time. Seriously, I own Hades and Hollow Knight on both platforms, yet I can’t remember the last time I touched them on Switch. Handheld mode? Rarely appeals to me. So when the Switch 2 rumors started swirling, I shrugged. Why spend cash on another console destined to become decor? That changed in a heartbeat when The Duskbloods dropped its trailer. 🤯 FromSoftware—yes, the geniuses behind Bloodborne—announcing a Switch 2 exclusive? My nerves went haywire. I pre-ordered instantly, making it the sole reason I own this sleek new machine. But after it ghosted the September 12 Nintendo Direct? That hollow feeling is back... and it’s terrifying.

Let’s rewind: I’m not some lifelong FromSoftware disciple. I missed King’s Field and Armored Core (though Kuon haunts my dreams!). But Demon’s Souls and Dark Souls? They hooked me like nothing else—catapulting me into their dark, punishing worlds. And while Elden Ring left me awestruck? Bloodborne owns my soul. Here’s why it’s untouchable:

• 🌑 Gothic Perfection: Imagine Victorian streets drenched in blood, cosmic horrors lurking behind every corner, and NPCs so eerie they’d give Lovecraft nightmares.

• ⚔️ Combat Euphoria: Trick weapons transforming mid-fight + the rally system (healing by attacking back!) = pure adrenaline chaos. Parrying with a gun? Chef’s kiss.

• 🏰 Level Design Wizardry: Yharnam’s interconnected alleys and shortcuts—no open world, just claustrophobic genius. Dark Souls 3 and Sekiro echoed this, but Bloodborne? Masterclass.

So when The Duskbloods trailer oozed that same gothic vibe? I lost it. People Also Ask: Is The Duskbloods a Bloodborne sequel? Not officially—but the aesthetic screams spiritual successor. Yet after Elden Ring Nightreign’s disappointment last May? My excitement’s laced with doubt. I bought Nightreign day one, played three hours... and realized it wasn’t a Soulslike at all. More like a roguelike boss-rush wearing Elden Ring’s skin. Total whiplash. 😤

Now The Duskbloods’ details are trickling in—and they’re unsettling. PvPvE? Choosing customizable Bloodsworn factions? Matches ending when one player survives the carnage? 🩸 That sounds miles away from Bloodborne’s lonely, atmospheric exploration. People Also Ask: Will The Duskbloods appeal to Soulslike fans? Honestly? I’m skeptical. As someone who craves intricate worlds and lore-heavy storytelling, this battle-royale-esque loop feels... alien. But FromSoftware’s storytelling magic gives me fragile hope. Maybe the lore about ancient blood curses and warring clans will sink its teeth into me. Maybe.

Right now? I’m stuck in purgatory. Waiting for a Nintendo Direct to either redeem my impulsive purchase or crush it. The silence is deafening. Did I leap too soon? Probably. But if The Duskbloods flops for me? At least Switch 2 has backups:

Game	Why It’s Exciting
Donkey Kong Bananza	Classic chaos meets next-gen bananas 🍌
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond	Samus’ return after eons (finally!)
Super Mario Galaxy 1+2	Nostalgia in glorious HD 🌌
Marvel Cosmic Invasion	Cosmic battles across platforms ✨

So here I am—console gleaming, heart pounding, wondering if FromSoftware’s gamble will reward faith or repeat Nightreign’s sting. People Also Ask: Should you buy Switch 2 for one game? My answer: Only if you’re ready to gamble on magic... or have a Plan B.