Parryslop

Parryslop is a slop slang term used to disparagingly refer to video games that prominently feature a parrying mechanic, including examples like Expedition 33 , and soulslike games such as Dark Souls . The term was first used online as early as January 2025 to criticize Doom: The Dark Ages and Ninja Gaiden 4 . It became increasingly popularized throughout 2025, leading into early 2026, as people debated whether or not parrying is an overused mechanic in modern video games.