Do you have to play Souls games in order?

Dark Souls is the start of a composite series. Most of its games have specificities which you can appreciate more by playing them in a set order. These specificities will apply to exploration, combat & environmental narration.
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Should I play all the Souls games in order?

Some will suggest starting with the original Dark Souls, as it marked the beginning of the franchise and gives you a broad overview of what the series offers. While Dark Souls 1 is a great place to start, from a gameplay standpoint, we'd recommend diving into Dark Souls 3 first.
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Can I play Souls games out of order?

Each entry brings a fresh new environment, and mechanics that affect difficulty and accessibility. From a gameplay perspective, there is no official order to play them. However, as someone new to the genre, you will want to play certain entries first to ease yourself into a series known for a steep learning curve.
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Are all Souls game connected?

No all the Souls games are in their own separate universes. Demons Souls is separate but Dark Souls and Dark Souls 2 are not. Also note that the events in Dark Souls 1 are so far back that in Dark Souls 2, those events are considered legend.
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Do you have to play Dark Souls 1 and 2 before 3?

I'd recommend you to play the first game then the second and finally the third, since in dark souls 2 and 3, there are tons of references from the first game. But do you as you want, but be warn, you might miss some lore and references.
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What Order Should You Play The Souls Games In?

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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Is Dark Souls 3 connected to Dark Souls 1 and 2?

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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Are Sekiro and Elden Ring connected?

Both games are highly rated and share similarities in being from the same genre, but this connection appears to be a coincidence rather than a direct reference.
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Are Bloodborne Dark Souls and Elden Ring connected?

Elden Ring is meant to be a standalone universe. Proving the shared universe theory is very hard to do, however there are two constants that have been in almost every single Souls game. The first is the Moonlight Greatsword. It has been in every Souls game and has been in Elden Ring and Bloodborne.
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Is Sekiro and Dark Souls connected?

While Bloodborne is generally thought to share at least a few loose connections to the Souls games, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice seems to be completely divorced from the rest of Form Softwares works. Set in Japan during an established historical era, Sekiro borrows equally from Japanese history and mythology.
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What is the hardest Dark Souls?

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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What is the best Souls game to start with?

It's weird to call Elden Ring a Soulslike, especially with this game serving as a spiritual successor to the Dark Souls series. However, in terms of games with Soulsborne combat that are pretty accessible, Elden Ring is a viable candidate in this regard.
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What is the easiest Dark Souls?

In many ways, Dark Souls 3 is the easiest Dark Souls game because FromSoft had ironed out many of the little problems from previous entries. Combat in that game is far more polished and faster than it was in Dark Souls and Dark Souls 2.
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Why is Dark Souls 1 better than 3?

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 you start with any Dark Souls?

You can start with any game, though the gameplay in 3 is probably the hardest. If you haven't played another Souls title you are in for a rough ride, but the gameplay is more refined than the other two games.
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What is better Dark Souls or Skyrim?

As someone that has played both (Skyrim first, Dark Souls last) I'd say that many people don't appreciate the mechanical excellence of Dark Souls w.r.t Skyrim haphazard combat system, and, most importantly, probably the lack of direction/obscurity in game mechanics and paths to progress in Dark Souls.
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Is Dark Souls or Elden Ring 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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Is Demon Souls canon to Dark Souls?

Demon's Souls and Dark Souls share a wealth of similarities, but despite those similarities, the game's worlds aren't directly connected.
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Is Bloodborne hard to play?

Bloodborne is no doubt a challenging game for many players. However, compared to the other games in the franchise, it simply can't compete.
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Is demon souls and Elden Ring connected?

There is no official connection between Dark Souls and Elden Ring. Dark Souls I – III occupy their own universe, and so do Elden Ring, Bloodborne, and Demon's Souls. That hasn't stopped fans from formulating their own theories, and if it's your headcanon that the two are connected, that's fine.
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Which harder Sekiro or Elden Ring?

But the overall game, sekiro is harder.
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Are patches tarnished?

Overview. A Tarnished who leads a group of bandits, operating out of Murkwater Cave in Limgrave. Patches is a nomadic and free-spirited individual with a proclivity for tricking people and robbing them of their possessions.
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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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Are all three Dark Souls games connected?

These games are linked through their setting and an overarching cyclic narrative centering around fire, and are linked through common themes and elements, including interactions with phantoms and battles with demons.
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Is Demon Souls connected to Dark Souls?

Demon's Souls is not officially linked to the world of Dark Souls. Nor is Bloodborne. Any and all references are just that. Little easter eggs and coincidences that come from being worked on by some of the same people.
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