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[I collect VHS tapes]

was thinking it might be fun to play a Souls game in anticipation of Elden Ring so I can get a bit more familiar with the gameplay/challenge of a FromSoftware game

I beat Demon's Souls on PS3 a long, long time ago but haven't touched any of the other games.

currently only have xsx and a switch.

I thinking Dark Souls Remastered or Dark Souls III are probably my best bets? between these two, which would you recommend? open to any suggestions.

I know Sekiro is supposed to be great too but it's my understanding that game is quite different and not really comparable?

 

[Fahdis]

Knack 1 on the Hardest Difficulty Solo and I'm not even kidding.

 

[M1chl]

Knack 1 on the Hardest Difficulty Solo and I'm not even kidding.

Such an Xbox game, tho

 

[Pedro Motta]

Dark Souls 3 is the best all rounder. Great experience.

 

[Ulysses 31]

Why you not giving DS2 not any consideration? It's the biggest game out of the 3.

 

[rofif]

Dark Souls 2 is personally my favorite. I just prefer vanilla version and not a big fan of the dlc.
Dark Souls 1 is obviously a classic
Dark Souls 3 is objectively the best. And the dlc is incredible. I feel DS3 is good Elden ring preparation

 

[Cert.in.Death]

I’m headed through Mortal Shell currently, but it’s much clunkier, albeit runs beautifully on XSX.

Why not play the OG? DS Remastered is a great option to get introduced to the formulaz

 

[I collect VHS tapes]

Why you not giving DS2 not any consideration? It's the biggest game out of the 3.

I'm totally open to whatever

I just assumed DSR would make sense since it is a remaster and the first title so seemed like a solid entry point, and DS3 would make sense since it latest entry in the DS series

I like large games so now DS2 sounds great too

 

[SlimeGooGoo]

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[Stuart360]

Dark Souls 2 is personally my favorite. I just prefer vanilla version and not a big fan of the dlc.
Dark Souls 1 is obviously a classic
Dark Souls 3 is objectively the best. And the dlc is incredible. I feel DS3 is good Elden ring preparation

DS2 is my fave too. Nice to see it get some love from other people, as oppose to 'Myazaki didnt direct it so its bad' attitude of most people.

 

[JohnnyFootball]

I played DS2 and didn't like DS2. DS3 is actually my favorite. Go with that.

 

[tommib]

Metal Wolf Chaos

 

[Chukhopops]

Dark Souls Remastered
Sekiro
Dark Souls 2 SotFS
Dark Souls 3

 

[MadViking]

Ashen, Sekiro, Lords of the Fallen

 

[Fahdis]

Such an Xbox game, tho

Current Gif and Meme Champions never make excuses! Knack 1 platinum compared to DeS, DeS:R, DS. I wasn't kidding:

 

[I collect VHS tapes]

I think I'm going with Dark Souls III Deluxe Edition (which I believe adds all the DLC)

is the DLC story content? looks like there is a decent amount of DLC for the game

 

[tommib]

28% got the platinum fo

I can't play these games for the life of me. Something just doesn't click. I completely suck at them. I give up after a couple of hours.

I finished Sekiro. Twice.

 

[TexMex]

You’re correct. It’s either Remastered or 3. Can’t go wrong with either.

 

[GametimeUK]

I recommend the first one. Not only will you have the benefit of a super clean resolution and 60fps, but it is an entry point into the franchise. I honestly believe you should play 1 and then 3 some time after. I think seeing the series from its roots is super important and Dark Souls is my personal game of all time. Seeing how the mechanics started and how they evolved is awesome, but also there are some neat references through the games that you will only understand if you've played those that come before it.

Souls 1, then Elden Ring or 3 in any order.

 

[SlimeGooGoo]

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[tommib]

You play for the waifus

Ah, that's why I suck at Nioh being the big gay man that I am. It's all explained now.

 

[I collect VHS tapes]

I recommend the first one. Not only will you have the benefit of a super clean resolution and 60fps, but it is an entry point into the franchise. I honestly believe you should play 1 and then 3 some time after. I think seeing the series from its roots is super important and Dark Souls is my personal game of all time. Seeing how the mechanics started and how they evolved is awesome, but also there are some neat references through the games that you will only understand if you've played those that come before it.

Souls 1, then Elden Ring or 3 in any order.

I am sorta leaning towards playing 1 first now because of my recent experience with the Yakuza games

I played Yakuza 0 before the other games and made playing the next, older games really not fun

if DS3 is more refined than DS1 it might be hard for me to go back and play DS1

 

[Ceadeus]

I wish Nioh franchise could make it To Xbox.

 

[SlimeGooGoo]

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[Skifi28]

I'm playing Sekiro in anticipation, but I don't recommend it at all. I have no idea how I'll go back to the regular souls gameplay after this. It's going to get weird.

 

[GametimeUK]

I am sorta leaning towards playing 1 first now because of my recent experience with the Yakuza games

I played Yakuza 0 before the other games and made playing the next, older games really not fun

if DS3 is more refined than DS1 it might be hard for me to go back and play DS1

Exactly this. Always best to play in order of release where possible.

 

[Xander3116]

Dark souls 3 and Super Mario 64.

 

[tommib]

I'm playing Sekiro in anticipation, but I don't recommend it at all. I have no idea how I'll go back to the regular souls gameplay after this. It's going to get weird.

You'll be a parry/stab master. Everything will be a cakewalk.

 

[Skifi28]

You'll be a parry/stab master. Everything will be a cakewalk.

I just fear it's going to feel so slow. I mean, I love souls gameplay and I can't wait for Elden ring, but Sekiro was a mistake. It's just too good to exist.

 

[Northeastmonk]

I’d say DS3 because of the game mechanics. You’ll probably see similar enhancements in ER. Ashen on Xbox is great. I don’t know if going so hard into it now is a good thing. We are so close. I had a good time with Ashen.

 

[ZywyPL]

Ashen maybe?

 

[Kuranghi]

Ah, that's why I suck at Nioh being the big gay man that I am. It's all explained now.

Make a petition for a Soulslike to be made with smoking hot Husbandos in it, I'll sign it for the good of all gaykind.

 

[Filthy Casual]

Personally I'd play something completely different to go in more fresh for Elden Ring.

 

[Plantoid]

I just completed a new run on dark souls remastered, now I'm playing scholar of the first sin

 

[Hayabusabruh]

The Surge 2

 

[I collect VHS tapes]

Picked up DS3 deluxe edition

Gonna walk the dog then dive in

Thanks for the help everyone

 

[anthony2690]

I am just going to say Sekiro, even though you've acknowledged it and said you understand it is different.

It is very souls like, and it also has stealth mechanics that have returned too elden ring too.

Plus it is just a really damn good game too, I feel like the only people against the game, are the ones that can not play easy mode (co op)

Plus sekiro looks and plays really well on series X.

Dark souls 3 is now 60fps on series X, but quite a low resolution, 900p I think? Excellent game though

 

[Jimmy_liv]

Dark Souls 3 is the best all rounder. Great experience.

I'm part way through ds3 and yep, agreed. It's such a good game.

 

[BlackM1st]

Seriously, Nioh is so good

 

[Fuz]

Is Code Vein on the box too? I had fun with it.

 

[BlackM1st]

Is Code Vein on the box too? I had fun with it.

 

[Ev1L AuRoN]

Look no further than Sekiro.

 

[DavidGzz]

DS3 and I think it's 60fps on XSX. You're lucky being able to play that blind 1 month out from the GoTY.

 

[Danjin44]

Look no further than Sekiro.

This, Sekiro is my all time favourite FROM. Also Elden Ring most likely will play much more like Dark Souls series so you don’t want to burn yourself out, Sekiro is much more of FROM’s take on action game.

 

[iHaunter]

was thinking it might be fun to play a Souls game in anticipation of Elden Ring so I can get a bit more familiar with the gameplay/challenge of a FromSoftware game

I beat Demon's Souls on PS3 a long, long time ago but haven't touched any of the other games.

currently only have xsx and a switch.

I thinking Dark Souls Remastered or Dark Souls III are probably my best bets? between these two, which would you recommend? open to any suggestions.

I know Sekiro is supposed to be great too but it's my understanding that game is quite different and not really comparable?

Sadly you cannot play Demon's Souls Remake as it's my favorite Souls game or Bloodborne.

But I believe Darksouls III is still a decent game. I liked it more than DS1/Remastered personally. If you ever get your hands on a PS5, I highly recommend DS and Bloodborne!

 

[Mozzarella]

Obviously Dark Souls 3. Not only its similar its also a good warm up since apparently they share a lot of game design choices.

 

[Danjin44]

Sadly you cannot play Demon's Souls Remake as it's my favorite Souls game or Bloodborne.

Demons Souls was very good but my problem with that game is most bosses are very one note, once you figure out their fatal flaw, they become a cake walk and not much fun to fight them multiple times.

 

[Yoboman]

Not on Xbox or Switch is it?

 

[SlimeGooGoo]

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[Shake Your Rump]

Dark Souls 3 is the best all rounder. Great experience.

Agreed. If you are only going to play one, play this one. The game is very well designed and balanced. You will actually be able to complete it without too much trouble, and the game engine is refined.