Which Dark Souls to try first?

For newcomers, picking a place to dive into the franchise is tricky. 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 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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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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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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So I played Dark Souls for the first time...

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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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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Is the first Dark Souls easy?

Back in the days where most games are hard/easy, Dark Souls got praised to be one of the hardest (other ones are still harder back in days on hardest difficulty) but since Dark Souls don't have the difficult setting it got praised by it's difficult.
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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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How hard is Dark Souls?

Dark Souls is difficult for new players because it challenges your approach at a conventional game. For the most part many games give you plenty of slack at the beginning of the game to allow you to familiarize yourself with the mechanics.
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Can I play Dark Souls 3 before 1?

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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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 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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Is Sekiro a Souls game?

Sekiro has too many differences to be considered a Soulsborne title. While they are both similar and made by the same creator, that doesn't mean they are necessarily part of that franchise. Sekiro is a fantastic game on its own, and distinguishing it from the Soulsborne entries will not tarnish its reputation.
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Is Dark Souls 1 or 3 harder?

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 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 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 takes the longest?

  • Dark Souls Prepared to Die Edition: 47–105 hours.
  • Dark Souls remastered: 26–63 hours.
  • Dark Souls II: 46–119 hours.
  • Dark Souls II Scholar of the First Sin: 36–105 hours.
  • Dark Souls III: 32–93 hours.
  • Dark Souls III: The Fire Fades Edition: 35–93 hours.
  • Bloodborne: 34–76 hours.
  • Bloodborne: Game of the Year Edition: 28–77 hours.
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What is considered the best Dark Souls?

Bloodborne is the best souls game and no other comes close to it.
  • Bloodborne.
  • Dark souls 3.
  • Elden ring.
  • Dark souls 1.
  • Demon Souls.
  • Sekiro.
  • Dark souls 2.
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Which is hardest souls game?

But it's ultimately the punishing external factors that have to work within that make the challenge intense and feel, at times, artificial. Out of all of FromSoftware's modern Soulslikes, Dark Souls 2 is the most difficult.
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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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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 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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