Why do Soulslike/FromSoft clones never come close?

[Veknoid_Outcast]

I think if you focus too much on the AA sphere, you’re going to find a lot of pale imitations. In the A space, however, we see lots of great competition: Ender Lilies, Hollow Knight, Salt and Sanctuary, Afterimage, Nine Sols, etc.

Are these as good as the best From Software games? No. But keep in mind From Software has a veritable genius at the helm in Hidetaka Miyazaki.