Skeletons is an action-adventure indie title released on PC in September 2022. Recent coverage has explored the cultural and design history of skeleton enemies across gaming, using Elden Ring's approach to the archetype as a case study. The discussion traces how skeletons have functioned as foundational enemy types since the early days of tabletop gaming, examining what makes FromSoftware's interpretation particularly effective within the broader context of video game design.
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Skeletons are a classic video game grunt, but what makes them so special? FromSoftware has mastered the bones of skeleton-making, and their expertise is on full display in Elden Ring. Adventurers have been ragging on skeletons since Gary Gygax co-created Dungeons and Dragons, but…