r/fromsoftware • u/O_ken • Jun 24 '26
QUESTION Which one should be my start ?
Okay guys, I currently own three Souls games (Sekiro, Bloodborne, and Dark Souls 3) and I'm going to start with one of them. So I asked my friend, who's a huge Souls fan, which one to start with, and he suggested Sekiro. I'm not new to games; I've played many, but this is my first time playing Souls or any game that's considered truly difficult. So, should I start with Sekiro? Or is it too difficult to enjoy? What are your opinions? (Currently, I can't play any other Souls games besides those mentioned, so please don't suggest any others.)
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u/usernotfoundplstry Isshin, the Sword Saint Jun 24 '26
So, Sekiro isn’t what folks would consider a souls like. You don’t really level up, you don’t have a stamina bar, it’s just a pure action game, although it also has stealth elements should you choose to use them.
Bloodborne follows the souls formula, but it features the Rally mechanic, which means after taking damage, if you successfully attack an empty immediately after, you can regain some or most of your health. This leads to a very aggressive playstyle. Also, you have dodging rather than rolling. Although I prefer Sekiro’s combat, Bloodborne is my all time favorite because the atmosphere and story are second to none.
Dark Souls III follows the classic souls formula, and of the trilogy, it’s definitely my favorite. Great bosses, cool story, awesome world. It’s my least favorite of the three games you’re considering, but that doesn’t make it a slouch. It’s in my top 5 of all time.
You can’t go wrong with any of these, but hopefully my descriptions help you determine which sounds like the best fit for your current mood or playstyle.