Which Soulsborne game is the best for beginners?

I'd recommend someone playing DS3 or Bloodborne as their first. Difficulty is the last thing that should be discussed when talking about ER's infinite problems.
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What is the best Soulsborne for beginners?

Bloodborne isn't as mechanically taxing as other soulsborne games and does not require the player to understand a variety of build mechanics. It's one of the easiest entries to the soulsborne universe and also one of the most exciting ones.
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What is the most friendly Souls game for beginners?

That said, I think Elden Ring is a fine place to start. The story is self contained, so you're not missing out on any lore by not playing Dark Souls first. And although it's faster paced than DS1, it does have a lot of tools that make things easier for players new to Souls games.
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What is the best Souls game to play 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. 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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What is the easiest Souls game to play?

It's a good introduction to the series if you like to solo kill bosses or if you don't like being invaded. Dark Souls 2 has some similarities to Demon's Souls. Playing these games back to back would be interesting. Dark Souls 3 is the easiest.
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What's THE BEST Souls game for beginners?

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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Which souls game is hardest?

The lack of a typical level cap – like the first and third entries had – contributes to this. 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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What is the most forgiving Souls game?

6 Dark Souls II: Crown Of The Old Sunken King

As always, opinions will differ as to their order of difficulty, but Crown Of The Old Sunken King is a popular pick for the most 'forgiving' of the three.
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Is Bloodborne good for beginners?

Bloodborne places much more emphasis on an aggressive playstyle, while Souls games more or less encourage a more "turtle" style of play. Both games are notable for there vast and well-defined worlds and environments while also being some of the most difficult games to play as a newcomer to the series.
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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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Can a beginner play Demon Souls?

The Royalty starter class is arguably the “easiest” choice for a new adventurer who would brave the lands of Demon's Souls.
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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 code vein easier than Elden Ring?

In terms of difficulty this game is harder than souls games as the bosses hit harder and are far faster and more aggressive. They feature more moves, too. However, compared to Elden Ring its a bit more mixed as Elden Ring has some stronger bosses, too, depending on your build.
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Which Soulslike game should I start with?

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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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 Elden Ring the best Souls game for beginners?

If you're preparing for playing the rest of the Soulsborne series, then, Elden Ring. The gameplay is largely similar, with a few differences, and you'll be able to adapt quickly. This is even true of Bloodborne. Sekiro is an entirely different beast.
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Should a 13 year old play Bloodborne?

10+ If your child is at some what mature, then this game should be fine. If they've previously played games such as Sekiro, Elden Ring, or any of the Dark Souls games, they should be fine.
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Is Bloodborne really scary?

What makes so many of the areas in Bloodborne genuinely spooky is the atmosphere and player experience that comes with progressing through the game. The game successfully taps into the feeling of dread and anxiety as you explore each area, fight each boss, and discover new secrets about the world.
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Is Bloodborne or Demon Souls easier?

Demon's Souls is significantly easier than Bloodborne, but the slower combat might be a bit challenging at first.
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What is the saddest Souls game?

1 Artorias Of The Abyss: Dark Souls 1

Undoubtedly this is one of the most tragic stories in the Souls franchise, with a tale likely to bring a tear to players' eyes. The iconic Artorias of the Abyss, and his loyal hound Sif, held off the encroaching Abyss at the expense of his sanity and ultimately his own life.
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What Souls game is the longest?

All data on game runtime comes from HowLongToBeat's Main Story metric.
  1. 1 Elden Ring (56 Hours)
  2. 2 Dark Souls 2 (44 Hours) ...
  3. 3 Dark Souls (42 Hours) ...
  4. 4 Bloodborne (33.5 Hours) ...
  5. 5 Dark Souls 3 (32 Hours) ...
  6. 6 Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (29.5 Hours) ...
  7. 7 Demon's Souls (28.5 Hours) ...
  8. 8 King's Field: The Ancient City (23 Hours) ...
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Which is harder Dark Souls or Bloodborne?

Bloodborne is often touted as one of the hardest games of all time. 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.
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Which Souls game is the hardest to 100%?

Dark Souls 3 is one of the harder games to 100% because of the cryptic questlines that have strict requirements as well as acquiring items that are Rare and hard to find.
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Is Sekiro harder than Bloodborne?

Short answer: Sekiro, which may prove to be one of the most challenging games ever made. Don't just take our word for it—Forbes, Digital Spy, Gamespot and a bevy of other publications agree: Sekiro is harder than any of the Dark Souls games and Bloodborne .
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Is Dark Souls 1 or 3 easier?

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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