Should I play all Dark Souls in order?

That being said, if the lore of Dark Souls appeals to you, you're probably best jumping into the original game first. 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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Do you need to play all Dark Souls in 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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Do I need to play Dark Souls 1 before 2 and 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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What order should I play the Dark Souls games in reddit?

Dark souls 1, dark souls 2, dark souls 3, demons souls (original if possible), bloodborne, Sekiro, Elden ring. Any order you want is fine honestly, only the souls trilogy are connected to each other. As long as you play the trilogy in order from 1-3.
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Does it matter if I start with Dark Souls 3?

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. This game is brutal, be prepared for that.
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What Order Should You Play The Souls Games In?

Is Dark Souls 3 harder then 1?

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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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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Which Dark Souls to get first?

I recommend Dark Souls 3 for a newbie as its more linear than Dark Souls 1. But if you can consult an online guide then you can start with Dark Souls 1. Easier gameplay.
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How should I start Dark Souls?

Dark Souls: Top 10 Tips to Get Into the Franchise
  1. 4 Big Shield, Big Win.
  2. 5 Poise Is OP. ...
  3. 6 Dodging And Parrying Is Very Useful. ...
  4. 7 Check Weapon And Armor Stats. ...
  5. 8 Experiment With Weapons Before Dumping Points Into Certain Stats. ...
  6. 9 Starting Class Is Only For The Early Game. ...
  7. 10 Some Areas Aren't Meant For Players Early. ...
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What order should I do things in Dark Souls?

Dark Souls
  1. Undead Asylum.
  2. Firelink Shrine.
  3. Undead Burg (Main)
  4. Undead Burg (Upper)
  5. Undead Parish (Outside)
  6. Undead Parish (Inside of the Church)
  7. Undead Burg (Basement)
  8. Depths (Upper)
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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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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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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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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 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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Are all the Dark Souls games 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. Demon's Souls was a Sony Japan game.
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Is Dark Souls 1 or 3 better for beginners?

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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What not to do in Dark Souls 1?

Dark Souls: 8 Things You Should Never Do
  1. 1 Kill Solaire.
  2. 2 Consume The Boss Souls. ...
  3. 3 Lock Out The Darkwraith Covenant. ...
  4. 4 Use Humanity For Health. ...
  5. 5 Enter New Londo Without The Proper Items. ...
  6. 6 Go To Ash Lake Before Acquiring The Lordvessel. ...
  7. 7 Head To The Catacombs First. ...
  8. 8 Turn Your Back On The Undead Assassins. ...
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What's better Bloodborne or Dark Souls?

However, one can't deny that Bloodborne took everything that made Dark Souls a good game and improved upon all these aspects — well, except for the healing system. The end result is an engaging fast-paced action-adventure that will truly test the skillsets of players and force them to either quit... or get good.
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Should I play Sekiro or Dark Souls first?

you really can't go wrong with either here. if you're into customization, different weapons/armors, and builds i would go dark souls. if you enjoy souls you'll want to play all of them, including sekiro, eventually.
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Which Souls game to play as a beginner?

Mortal Shell offers an accessible Soulslike experience with cool concepts and a unique Hardening mechanic, making combat enjoyable for players new to the genre.
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What is the most efficient starting class in Dark Souls?

With all of these factors combined, the Pyromancer is the best starting class in Dark Souls for most players that don't care about min-maxing their stats for PvP.
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Is DS1 harder than demon souls?

Dark Souls keeps a bit of its challenge even for consecutive playthroughs, even if the game gets easier, it does not get trivial. In DeS, you could potentially get 99 of every healing and mana regaining item, unlike the Estus/Spell uses system of DS1, making the game easier.
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Why is Dark Souls difficult?

The games can be hard if you are impatient. You need to accept that you will die while you're working out enemies move sets and weaknesses, especially bosses. Souls games also call for good decisions on builds and weapons early on.
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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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