Which Dark Souls to get first?

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.
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In which 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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Which Souls game is best to begin?

Elden Ring is a great way to jump into the genre, because it is the most newcomer friendly among its siblings. It features a large open world that emphasizes tackling challenges at your own pace. Additionally, the viability of magic and helpful Spirit Ashes give you a lot of flexibility during fights.
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What is the best start for DS1?

  1. Warrior: excellent starting equipment, great stats for melee builds as he can equip almost anything early on.
  2. Bandit: Best starting class for vitality/strength builds, strongest starter weapon.
  3. ...
  4. Thief: Master Key, bandit knife, can choose extra gift, great choice for speedruns/dex fags.
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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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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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Should I start with DS1 or DS3?

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.
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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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Should I start with Dark Souls 1 remastered?

Remaster is ok game for new players but it is a spit in the face for anyone that bought Prepare to Die Edition on PC. Dark Souls PrePair tro die is simply the best of the series. If you want a challenge buy it. If you want a easy game to see its content buy something else.
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How long should DS1 take?

When focusing on the main objectives, Dark Souls is about 41½ Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 105 Hours to obtain 100% completion.
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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 Dark Souls game to start with reddit?

I personally started with DS1, then continued with DS3, finishing with DS2. DS2 was the hardest to get into imo, but once I actually got a little into the game and leveled ADP, I really enjoyed it. DS1 and DS3 are more connected in storyline. I would highly recommend playing DS1 first before DS3.
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What is the best Dark Souls game for beginners reddit?

Best first experience would be Dark Souls 1, blind run. It's the one to get lost in and really understand what this whole genre is all about. Easiest first experience would easily have to be Elden Ring.
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Is Dark Souls remastered the same as Dark Souls 1?

Graphics and Performance:The remastered version offers improved graphics and performance compared to the original. If you prioritize a visually enhanced experience and smoother gameplay, the remastered version might be preferable.
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Are all 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 Elden Ring connected to Dark Souls?

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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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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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 remastered worth it 2024?

Absolutely. It is becoming a classic, just like the original Dark Souls. It is generally more difficult than Elden Ring, if you've played that, but largely because progression is linear and you must defeat particular bosses (and other enemies) in order to reach each resting place (bonfire).
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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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Is Dark Souls really the hardest game?

For that matter, the entire Dark Souls series is bandied as some of the hardest games ever, but Bloodborne is often seen as particularly challenging thanks to its fast-paced combat. That said, it's not as if Bloodborne is the be-all and end-all of difficult video games.
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Why is Dark Souls so tough?

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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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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What's harder DS1 or DS3?

I feel like i'm in the minority for this, but after putting a lot of time into dark souls 1 and recently beating dark souls 3, I can say I had much more difficulty getting through the 3rd game. For example, O/S are mentioned as one of the hardest souls boss fights.
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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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