Should I play Sekiro or Dark Souls?

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. J:FO follows sekiro's gameplay model. But sekiro is much much harder.
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Will I like Sekiro if I liked Dark Souls?

Sekiro's DNA riddles these games, and yet a significant number of Dark Souls players bounced off it. I've anecdotally had so many conversations with my friends where I rave about Sekiro, and they'll reply: 'ah, I love Dark Souls, but I just couldn't get into that game. ' Sekiro is a demanding teacher.
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Should I play Sekiro or Dark Souls 3 reddit?

DS3 is good but if you've played Elden Ring or Demon's Souls (which it seems like you have), then it'll definitely not be as fresh as Sekiro. Ultimately if you're a big fan of these games then you should play them all, but if you can only choose one, I recommend going for Sekiro.
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Is Elden Ring more like Dark Souls or Sekiro?

Elden Ring is basically a Dark Souls open world, so if you ever intend to play any of the other Souls games or Bloodborne, then you already know the mechanics since it's the same. Roll, attack, maybe even parry. But if you prefer Sekiro's combat (since I also think it's the best combat), go ahead.
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Is Sekiro hard for Dark Souls players?

But which is the most difficult? Fans reckon it's Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Sekiro has always been regarded as the hardest souls game to play and master, requiring precision, patience and a little bit of luck. It's those elements that have cemented the title as the soulsborne game you should never start with.
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Is Sekiro a Good First Souls-Like Game?

Is Sekiro hardest game ever?

"Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice" is known for its challenging gameplay, and there are several reasons why it can be difficult to master: Precise Timing and Reflexes: The game's combat system relies heavily on precise timing and quick reflexes.
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Why is Sekiro so much better than Dark Souls?

The most apparent difference in “Sekiro” is its combat. While all of the other games have a strong focus on dodging, “Sekiro” puts more emphasis on parrying and deflecting attacks. This is why combat works best in one on one situations, where it feels like two skilled swords-men in a duel to the death.
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Why is Sekiro so hard?

You either learn the boss patterns or you're stuck permanently. Enemies have very wide hitboxes to make dodging not viable and funnel you into the parry playstyle. If you don't want to play a game that's 80% parrying/countering, then don't bother. Sekiro has nothing in common with Nioh whatsoever.
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Is Sekiro harder than Ghost of Tsushima?

Ghost of Tsushima is harder than Sekiro, if you set GOT difficulty to max and do not use any upgrades. Sekiro you can cheese most of boss fights in game. Enemy patterns become predictable.
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Which is harder Sekiro or Bloodborne?

Finally, combat is much more demanding in Sekiro – it requires more actual skill where you have to pay attention to enemy attacks and respond accordingly with a proper counter-action. Not to mention that boss attacks are telegraphed in a way that's harder to predict, leaving players with less time for reaction.
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Is Sekiro easy compared to Dark Souls?

For my money I'd say Sekiro is harder than DS3 at certain bosses, but overall I found DS3 to be the harder game. With Sekiro, once you understand how to time your deflections correctly, you will be able to get through almost every fight with minimal damage.
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Which game is harder Dark Souls 3 or Sekiro?

I have played both games various times and reached the conclusion that Dark Souls 3 is harder. I may be biased because I played Sekiro first, but even then I still believe DS3 is harder and here is why. Sekiro has a lot of mechanics to help you get good at the game.
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Is Sekiro really worth it?

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Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is an enjoyable, yet deeply challenging game. It's not really a Dark Souls with samurais game, but whether or not you enjoyed the difficulty level of the battles in Dark Souls will be a good benchmark in gauging how much you'll like Sekiro.
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Why is Sekiro so cool?

It is also one of the most unique games in FromSoftware's catalogue. Sekiro may have the most satisfying gameplay I have ever experienced in a game. The extroardinary combat, movement dynamics, and level design all combine to make Sekiro endlessly fun to play.
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Which is better Sekiro or Dark Souls 3?

Sekiro has stealth options. DS3 will generally see you simply running past enemies you're not interested in engaging. This is neither better nor worse, but different players will find one option or the other preferable. DS3 is an extremely linear game.
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Does dying in Sekiro matter?

When you die in this game, you lose half your XP and Sen (money) permanently. You can't get it back by returning to the place you die. It is therefore very crucial that you store your Sen (money) in coin purses before a bossfight or tough area before taking it on so you won't lose your money.
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Is Sekiro an open world game?

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is often regarded as a linear open world, due to the fact that it has multiple maps that must be completed to progress. Yet, these areas and maps often have an abundance of secrets to those who go back and begin exploring, especially with bound challenges.
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Which is harder Demon Souls or Sekiro?

Demon's Souls is far easier. Objectively, Sekiro is harder. You can power-level in Demon's Souls, that alone makes it the easier game.
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How long does it take to beat Sekiro?

When focusing on the main objectives, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is about 30 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 70 Hours to obtain 100% completion.
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Is Sekiro good for beginners?

Even with its new mechanics in mind, Sekiro is still a From Software game and is still hyper difficult for new players to adjust to. With an action game feel not present in other titles produced by From Software, Sekiro is even faster and more challenging than any other titles under the company's belt.
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Is there any way to make Sekiro easier?

10 Must-Know Tips for Mastering Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
  1. Go slow. ...
  2. Know your upgrades. ...
  3. Don't neglect your prosthetic arm. ...
  4. Grind if you have to. ...
  5. Try to master the Mikiri Counter. ...
  6. Don't forget what you are; play dirty. ...
  7. If you get stuck, go somewhere else. ...
  8. Don't fear the flurry.
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Is Sekiro or Nioh harder?

Nioh 1 has harder bosses, Nioh 2 has harder areas leading to bosses. Sekiro is deflect mastery and that's it. It's the easiest of the 3. I'm gonna say Sekiro for the simple fact that the later fights can't be brute forced.
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Which is better Ghost of Tsushima or Sekiro?

I would recommend GOT first. The combat in Sekiro is much more refined, so GOT will ease you into it. Plus after playing a nice big open world, it feels great to play in compact well designed levels.
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Is Dark Souls 3 like Sekiro?

Sekiro has tons of mini-bosses far stronger than anything in DS3 and some of the bosses are even stronger yet but both games are fairly easy overall (DS3 is TOO easy tho so I like it for other reasons).
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Has anyone beat Sekiro?

A speedrunner by the name of “Mitchriz” has managed to finish the entirety of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice in just above 2 hours, while blindfolded.
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