Do I need to play DS1 and 2 before 3?

You don't have to play the first 2 games in order to enjoy the 3rd one. Actually the 3rd one could be a good entry point. The story is related to the previous games, and there are a lot of references. But as always, the story is up to interpretation.
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Should I play DS 1 and 2 before 3?

Definitely play DS1 first, reasons being: - DS3 is a direct sequel to DS1 and you won't even understand the intro video if you've never played DS1. Of course, a lot of people simply don't care about the story, but it absolutely won't make sense without having played DS1 first.
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Should I play Dark Souls 1 and 2 before 3 reddit?

It doesn't really matter, because the main story lines in all three games are different. They're not exactly a traditional trilogy that ties into each game or into a continuous storyline/main character from 1 to 3.
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Is Dark Souls 2 connected to 1 and 3?

The events in Dark Souls 2 could not have happened without all that happened in the first game. And even though there is not much impact on Dark Souls 3, there are many connections to it and the original Dark Souls.
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Do you need to play DS2 to understand DS3?

Although Dark Souls 3 stands on its own and is not really a sequel to Dark Souls 2, you should experience a souls game, currently at great discount price, before pre-ordering a game that you know nothing about.
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Beginners Guide to SOULSBORNE: Where to Start?

Should I play Dark Souls before Dark Souls 3?

7 Story - Dark Souls

The first Dark Souls works better than its successor as it is more original. Dark Souls 3 relies too heavily on the previous game and often rehashes ideas. It grows the world in terms of lore, but diving head-first into the first game cannot be replicated.
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Can I play DS3 without ds1?

You don't have to play the first 2 games in order to enjoy the 3rd one. Actually the 3rd one could be a good entry point. The story is related to the previous games, and there are a lot of references. But as always, the story is up to interpretation.
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Which is harder Dark Souls 1 2 or 3?

If anything, DSIII is much harder, at least in the back half. The first game front-loads its difficulty, peaking with Ornstein & Smough at approximately the halfway point, and from there it's all downhill- none of the bosses in its latter half are anywhere near as challenging, at least once you figure out their tricks.
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Why is Dark Souls 2 better than 3?

Glitches and bugs plague PVP in the original Dark Souls; players exploit these regularly. Dark Souls 2 has better locations and combat mechanics compared to its predecessor. Dark Souls 3 failed to make meaningful changes to PVP, and players die too fast.
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Is it okay to skip Dark Souls 1 and 2?

Dark Souls has never been story heavy. You can skip it. I don't advise it, however. You may acclimate more slowly because of the change in interfaces and controls.
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Is Dark Souls 1 harder than 3?

Areas - Dark Souls has barely any bonfires however I found running through the areas much harder as well. Probably because the roll in DS3 is much faster. However, in DS3 there are much more enemies in an area, probably to counter the insane amount of bonfires. Also, the run to the bosses are arguably much harder.
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Is it OK to start at Dark Souls 3?

When games have a number attached to the end of their title, people tend to question whether they should start with the first game or if the sequel is a viable entry point. Veterans of Dark Souls and hardcore fans will suggest playing the first game, but in reality, it's perfectly fine to start with Dark Souls 3.
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Is Dark Souls 3 the best for beginners?

Dark Souls III is arguably a more easygoing Souls game than its predecessors, however, in that it gives players a little more leeway as they learn and provides something of an easier time getting into the game. It's still no walk in the park, but it might not be as ruthless as previous titles.
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Which DS is the hardest?

The 15 Hardest Dark Souls And Souls-Like Games, Ranked
  1. 1 Dark Souls 2: Scholar Of The First Sin. The least favorite Dark Souls of most fans, many players would say that Dark Souls 2 was the easiest in the series.
  2. 2 Bloodborne. ...
  3. 3 Dark Souls. ...
  4. 4 Hollow Knight. ...
  5. 5 The Surge. ...
  6. 6 Dark Souls 3. ...
  7. 7 Demon's Souls. ...
  8. 8 Salt and Sanctuary. ...
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Do you need to play all Dark Souls in order?

Dark Souls has a rich world and a deep story that you'll uncover over time, and while each game largely stands on its own, some aspects of the lore are best experienced chronologically.
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Is Dark Souls 3 after 1?

There is no timeline or calendar, the only canon, concrete information is that Dark Souls 3 is after Dark Souls, and Dark Souls 2 isn't canon.
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Is Dark Souls 3 easier than DS1?

Overall to summarize, some area in DS1 are designed way better than DS3 (especially Blightown and Anor Londo), there is much more exploration required in DS1, however bosses are harder in DS3.
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Is Dark Souls 2 hardest game?

I've played Dark Souls 1 and 3, as well as Bloodborne and recently decided to get Dark Souls 2. As the title suggests, this seems to be the hardest DS game I've ever played. Dark souls 3 was pretty easy, Dark souls 1 a bit harder but also not too difficult.
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Should I buy Dark Souls 2 or 3?

Better AI design for both mobs and bosses and more responsive controls lead dark souls 3's combat to be significantly better than DS2's as a whole. There are other qualitites that are up in the air though. For instance, build variety was much better in DS2. A lot of people prefer lore from DS2 over DS3, etc....
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Is Elden Ring or Dark Souls harder?

However, if you compare every boss in Dark Souls to every boss in Elden Ring, then Elden Ring's bosses are way harder. Easier to damage, by far, but generally harder to defend against. That's because of the strange, artificial delays on most of the enemy attacks.
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Which Dark Souls game is the longest?

All data on game runtime comes from HowLongToBeat's Main Story metric.
  • 8 King's Field: The Ancient City (23 Hours) ...
  • 7 Demon's Souls (28.5 Hours) ...
  • 6 Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (29.5 Hours) ...
  • 5 Dark Souls 3 (32 Hours) ...
  • 4 Bloodborne (33.5 Hours) ...
  • 3 Dark Souls (42 Hours) ...
  • 2 Dark Souls 2 (44 Hours) ...
  • 1 Elden Ring (56 Hours)
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Is Elden Ring harder than Dark Souls 3?

Elden Ring can be a lot harder than DS 3, if you are determined to beat every boss/area alone and without decent exploration. However, what (to my mind, at least) separates Elden Ring from DS 3 and indeed every FromSoft title to date is that you will never hit a brick wall and have no alternative.
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Can you play Dark Souls 3 alone?

Thanks. I've always preferred all the Dark Souls games as a solo player, and have never liked the only way to have that option is to take myself offline. However, once I go through it once or twice completely solo I don't mind opening it up to the internet.
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Is Elden Ring better than Dark Souls 3?

Elden Ring is better, from a PVE perspective. However, Dark Souls 3 has a far superior PVP. Elden Ring for sure. Open world was unlike any other game.
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In what order should I play Dark Souls?

Finally, the following Order is proposed for you to a appreciate the series progression and evolution of its main features :
  1. Dark Souls.
  2. Dark Souls 2.
  3. Dark Souls 3.
  4. Demons' Souls.
  5. Elden Ring.
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