Should I buy Skyrim SE or Dark Souls 3 Deluxe Edition

[siuolys]

Hi guys. I just needed some help choosing between the two games: Dark Souls 3 and Skyrim SE.

I played Skyrim few years ago, and I played a lot. I really loved it, but I remembered that the game itself gets a little bit boring after a while... same bosses (dragons, priests, etc.), similar dungeons, same armors/weapons and combat styles. I would pick up a 2-handed greatsword build and its great but after a while, I get tired of the dull swinging motions. So I restart as an assassin and after a while, I get tired of sneaking EVERY SINGLE DAM PLACE.

Some ppl suggested modding, but I rly dont like modding personally. Once you dip so much as a pinky into that pond, there's no stopping at all.

I stopped playing before the dlc's came out so that may be the reason why, but I was bit hesitant buying a game that I abandoned few years ago because I kind of got tired of it.

Then I hear about dark souls 3 and I watched few gameplays and it looks fun! A lot of cool armors, weapons, combat system looks nice with all that special effects, cool bosses and so many new monsters and etc. Just that I have never tried a DS game before and I was wondering if the game provides at least half the amount of freedom that Skyrim grants the players.

Was wondering if I could get some opinions on the two games if anybody played both of them.

[Jej]

Personally, I find Dark Souls 3 the weakest of the Souls games.

If you are to play a Souls game, I *HIGHLY* reccomend starting with Dark Souls 1.


Also, Souls games never provide the kind of freedom Skyrim has. Keep that in mind.

[mellow]

special edition just runs bad tbh and doesnt look any nicer, like i saw comparison video, some scenes were more blurry in special, so if u wana play skyrim just use the one u have

[+ Danielle + Busy but active]

skyrim regular and mod it.

[CrOwn]

Originally posted by Jej:

Personally, I find Dark Souls 3 the weakest of the Souls games.

If you are to play a Souls game, I *HIGHLY* reccomend starting with Dark Souls 1.


Also, Souls games never provide the kind of freedom Skyrim has. Keep that in mind.

Bloodborne is the best of the Souls-esque games but sadly isn't on PC. My favorite Souls game though is DS2. Also, to answer OPs question I'd go with DS3, or the original Skyrim, as the remaster really is worse than the original, with noticably worse sound quality, minimal graphical upgrades, and not as many mods as the original.

[Jej]

Originally posted by CrOwn ♔:

My favorite Souls game though is DS2.

Same. DS2 gets a lot of flak, but it's my favourite as well.

[siuolys]

is the singleplayer (campaign/main story) of DS2 better than DS3?? I am not that interested in PvP and was wondering which one has better singleplayer.

[Jej]

Originally posted by sj5:

is the singleplayer (campaign/main story) of DS2 better than DS3?? I am not that interested in PvP and was wondering which one has better singleplayer.

The single player is better in DS2 IMO. Also, you don't just choose not to do PvP.

You can be invaded at any time, whether you like it or not.

[Spawn of Totoro]

Originally posted by an lol mellow:

special edition just runs bad tbh and doesnt look any nicer, like i saw comparison video, some scenes were more blurry in special, so if u wana play skyrim just use the one u have

And a lot more were clear and crisp. Both evened out in the end with performance, depending on the location. SE is the better looking if both are in a Vanilla state, though mods are the only advantage for the Original right now. That will change when SKSE64 is released.

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OP, it is just a matter of what you want to play.

Skyrim is a fun game, where you can relax an focus on other aspects at times. It is long, involved with a lot of history and lore in the game that you can find if you wish to know more about the world.

Darksouls is a death game where you keep dying in order to learn and progress. You are constantly looking over your shoulder and in fear of dying, even of the smallest mistake. It is less open world then Skyrim and far more deadly.

My preference is for Skyrim as I like to enjoy my games and not be torchered by them, but there are many who also enjoy Darksouls (reguardless of what one you choose) and prefer that.

Originally posted by Jej:

The single player is better in DS2 IMO. Also, you don't just choose not to do PvP.

You can be invaded at any time, whether you like it or not.

Not true. There is an off-line mode option from what I recall (that or run Steam in Offline mode). I have never been invaded.

They do have "fake" invader that are basicaly overpowered NPCs using player models and skills as a player would...at least in DS2. DS1 didn't have that and I do not have DS3 to be able to say there.

[Jej]

Originally posted by Spawn Of Totoro:

Not true. There is an off-line mode option from what I recall

Only in Dark Souls 3. And even then it's not truly offline. If you unplug your ethernet cord you'll get penalized.

And playing in the pseudo-offline mode means no co-op partners.

Originally posted by Spawn Of Totoro:

They do have "fake" invader that are basicaly overpowered NPCs using player models and skills as a player would...at least in DS2. DS1 didn't have that...

Yes it did. Several times, in fact. DS3 also has AI invaders.

[siuolys]

Oh ok. Dark Souls 3 was on 50% sale so I was wondering about that, but now that I hear from you guys, its really a matter of DS1or2 vs Skyrim. Damn this hard

[Jej]

Originally posted by sj5:

Oh ok. Dark Souls 3 was on 50% sale so I was wondering about that, but now that I hear from you guys, its really a matter DS1or2 vs Skyrim. Damn this hard

You can always save up and get all of them.

[Spawn of Totoro]

Originally posted by sj5:

Oh ok. Dark Souls 3 was on 50% sale so I was wondering about that, but now that I hear from you guys, its really a matter of DS1or2 vs Skyrim. Damn this hard

All of those tend to go on sale around the same time, for good prices.

[MaxorMeow]

I've played both Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition (AKA the 1st Dark Souls) and Dark Souls 2 Scholar of the First Sin.
From my experience, DS1 is DEFINITELY a way to start Dark Souls series. It's better than DS2, in my opinion and I cannot say anything about DS3 as I've never played it.

[Zefar]

Get Dark Souls 3. A lot more fun than DS2. DS1 is also a good game but you'll most likely play it solo by this point. Also installing the DSFix is pretty much mandatory if you want a decent looking game.

Just turn off AA and Vsync in the PC settings in DS1 or the DSfix won't work.

I could list so many problems with DS2 that just makes it less enjoyable.

Dark Souls 1 is easier than both DS2 and DS3 too.

Skyrim is ok though. Mods are fun for a while but when the gameplay is the same and the NPC doesn't really care how many dragons you slay or how bandits think they can still take you on late game.

Originally posted by Jej:

Only in Dark Souls 3. And even then it's not truly offline. If you unplug your ethernet cord you'll get penalized.

And playing in the pseudo-offline mode means no co-op partners.

The game won't penalize you if you play offline in Dark Souls 2. It'll penalize you if you keep disconnecting from invaders.
In DS3 you can turn it on automatically and on DS1 there is no anti cheat what so ever so anything goes really.

[Spawn of Totoro]

Originally posted by Jej:

Only in Dark Souls 3. And even then it's not truly offline. If you unplug your ethernet cord you'll get penalized.

And playing in the pseudo-offline mode means no co-op partners.

I can find nothing about such penalty in DS3 other then two minor things.

http://www.ign.com/wikis/dark-souls-3/Things_Not_to_Do_in_Dark_Souls_3

Using an Ember Can be Hazardous to Progression

The item known as Ember can be a blessing and a curse. On one hand, it can give you increased health, and let you take on tough enemies and bosses with more room for error. The the other hand, using an Ember opens you up to a gateway of ill-timed invasions that can hamper your progression through a level. Since you can't predict where and when an enemy player might invade, it is sometimes best to either summon a friend or two first to help you through a tough area, or simply progress without an ember until you're locked in a boss room.

Of course, not being embered will also make NPC's unable to invade in set place as well - and you may miss out on getting their weapons and armor from defeating them - so weigh the risks and rewards before popping an Ember. If you really want to fight NPC invaders but not actual players, you can also simply go offline to get all the benefits - minus summoning friendly players.

So a bit less health and miss out on some armor/weapons. Sound easy to work around and not like a penalty.

DS1/2 and 3 seems to have similar options, so you can play online and avoid fighting PCs. I think DS1 was you had to stay in hollowed form. DS 2 may have been similar and for DS3 it appears to be Embers.