Should I get this or go straight to DS3?

[Eggnog98]

I haven't played any of the Dark Souls games, so I was thinking about starting from the beginning. Should I get this or just go straight to DS3?

[Eggnog98]

I've never played a DS game before so I wont be doing MP anytime soon

[Malakra]

All darksoul's games are recommendable. Ds1 is basic, Ds2 for me is the funniest and the ds3 has the best technical section.

[Chungaloo]

I personally would recommend you start with DS3 because character control is much better there than it is in DS1 (based on my personal opinion). You will get the hang of the game much easier in DS3 and once you've mastered it you will be able to easily pick up DS1, even though it will still not be an easy task to complete the game. I just think that if you start the series with DS1 you might get too frustrated and quit everything all together because it has a steep learning curve if you've never played any similar games and that would just be a waste because it truly is a masterpiece. Story-wise you won't miss out on much, there are some references to DS1 in DS3 but overall it has an original story so you will be able to follow it regardless if you played DS1 or DS2.
On the other hand if you truly like a challenge and don't get frustrated too fast when learning the mechanics of the game then i recommend you start with DS1 because of the way it introduces the story and the overall atmosphere of the world in a very subtle yet intricate way. Progressing through the world will just make you want to explore more and even once you've defeated the final boss you will then realize the actual complexity and depth the world hold and discover all the secrets that you missed, making you want to replay it again. I suggest you don't use any guides on your first playthrough and try to use your own curiosity and wits to overcome the obstacles, although if sometimes you get truly stuck then just ask someone who has already played the game for a hint, but don't try to get the full answer because in my opinion it's much more fun
and rewarding when you discover something on your own.
Whatever your choice may be I wish you good luck and if you ever get frustrated remember this quote from a wise old sage which goes: "Git gud."

[Eggnog98]

Thanks for the replies, I think I'll start with DS3.

[Bones]

ds3 is the easiest.

[Kaitos Mogh]

I guess it's too late, but as an overall experience, playing at least DS1 before DS3 is noticably better, because of the narrative implications.

But yeah, gameplay-wise DS3 is much more refined.

[Midnight]

Originally posted by Austere:

Dark Souls remastered as well as PTDE is better than DS 3 in pvp aspect for me. There's just more fun in it. If you go straight for DS 3 you won't be bothered to even look at DS 1 due how many people dislike it. For me this is DS 1 is better than DS 2 and DS 3 , but DS 3 is way better than DS2 ,.... but hold on , everything is better than DS2 ... xd

DS2 has the best pvp by far. It is focused on pvp.

[Diablos89]

The combat is more difficult in Dark Souls 3 mainly because it actually feels a lot faster than Dark Souls Remastered. Then again when DS3 came after Bloodborne, it took over the fast action from it.

[Airk]

ds3 is the easiest, and much of the satisfaction in it comes from revisiting areas from the previous games. its fairly linear, and much more spammy.
it might be a good entry point to the souls series, but far from the best.
i think ds2 is my favorite, smartest enemy placements, great shortcuts, non linear world, good stamina management and such that really represents the core concept of souls combat to me.
also just a ton of armors and weapons and bosses and secrets. it goes on and on.

[APN34Z]

You will miss out big time if you dont start with the first game and work your way through the series, just my opinion ;)

[LukeBu]

Originally posted by Physickl:

You will miss out big time if you dont start with the first game and work your way through the series, just my opinion ;)

Except 2 which retconned itself out of the story. Some people don't like 2, but it had some fun weapons, items, environments and combo systems completely unlike the others that made it fun. They are all fun, and probably best enjoyed 1 before 3,(2 can be anywhere after 1)

[dr. butthole]

why not play them all in order like a bro?

[racist]

This game has aged badly and 2 was never good, so start with 3.

[Wobblyshrimp]

I'd play them in order if you really want to get into the series, but if youre just casul, go 3.

[DarkHorsePrime]

Originally posted by dr. butthole:

why not play them all in order like a bro?

+1
actual quality advice. Play them in order and then judge which you would like to spend time with. Also if you have a ps3 play souls where it started, Demon Souls.