I've never played a dark souls game before, can I start with dark souls 3?

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Can I start with 3? or do I have to play the other 2 before? is the story important?

[Sabaithal]

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.

As far as the story goes, well most people who played through all three games are still in the dark about the story. This game doesn't tell you anything about the world or what is going on, save the opening cutscene. If you want to figure it out you have to look for it, or just watch a video on youtube.

[Pät Mc Garry]

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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Originally posted by Pat The Man-At-Arms:

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.

mhmm... then maybe I could watch a video that covers the most important facts, just like sabaithal said. I'll have a look.

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Originally posted by Sabaithal:

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.

As far as the story goes, well most people who played through all three games are still in the dark about the story. This game doesn't tell you anything about the world or what is going on, save the opening cutscene. If you want to figure it out you have to look for it, or just watch a video on youtube.

Ok I'm pretty scared now haha

[Psicraft]

You can skip 2 entirely regarding story, it's not very full of relevant lore because the head designer was busy working on other things (Bloodborne)

[Ceneeb]

Agree with Pat. I started on DS1 and moved onto 3.
DS1 lays a good foundation for story and gameplay since Parrying is extremely easy.....

Then DS3 tears it away and makes you reconsider life choices.

Good luck :D

[Sabaithal]

Originally posted by Ricky:

Originally posted by Sabaithal:

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.

As far as the story goes, well most people who played through all three games are still in the dark about the story. This game doesn't tell you anything about the world or what is going on, save the opening cutscene. If you want to figure it out you have to look for it, or just watch a video on youtube.

Ok I'm pretty scared now haha

Just to clarify this game is not a horror game (though it still scares me sometimes). Its just unforgiving in the sense that you die in three hits, and so does almost everything else. This game is entirely skill based.

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I really want to play a game like this, its been a while. I want a challenge. Last game I played which could be ''similar' to this is hotline miami, and i loved it.

[?]

Originally posted by Psicraft:

You can skip 2 entirely regarding story, it's not very full of relevant lore because the head designer was busy working on other things (Bloodborne)

ah yes,I must add bloodborne to the list aswell.

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Originally posted by Sabaithal:

Originally posted by Ricky:

Ok I'm pretty scared now haha

Just to clarify this game is not a horror game (though it still scares me sometimes). Its just unforgiving in the sense that you die in three hits, and so does almost everything else. This game is entirely skill based.

Yeah I was scared thinking how difficult it can be haha. Tho the enviroment looks pretty scary yeah

[Psicraft]

The best option is to watch some "Let's Play"s to help you make up your mind.

[Sparhawk 59]

Hi i started on ds3 as it was bought me by friends then they bought me ds1 love both but 3 is my fav. took time to get into it but its fine to start with 3 so enjoy

[ZeroSbr]

Originally posted by Despaire:

Agree with Pat. I started on DS1 and moved onto 3.
DS1 lays a good foundation for story and gameplay since Parrying is extremely easy.....

Then DS3 tears it away and makes you reconsider life choices.

Good luck :D

Parrying is way easier in Ds3 than DS1. In fact, DS1 in general is way harder than 3. What are you guys on about?

[yavex]

I think DS2 is the hardest out of all mechanic-wise, DS1 after that, and DS3 being the easiest because you can pretty much roll dodge everything. I started with DS3 and got a good feel for the game and then said okay, time to get to the REAL ♥♥♥♥ and played through the first two. DS2 is probably my favorite though because of how long the game is, from the large amount of bosses and areas and there are a ♥♥♥♥♥ ton of weapons and armor.

[Sabaithal]

Originally posted by ZeroSbr:

Originally posted by Despaire:

Agree with Pat. I started on DS1 and moved onto 3.
DS1 lays a good foundation for story and gameplay since Parrying is extremely easy.....

Then DS3 tears it away and makes you reconsider life choices.

Good luck :D

Parrying is way easier in Ds3 than DS1. In fact, DS1 in general is way harder than 3. What are you guys on about?

I would say DS3 is harder because of the sheer aggressiveness of some of the enemies that you just did not see in the first two games. Stat-wise Ds1 could be considered the most unforgiving though.