Dark Souls III

Since my therapist said I need healthy coping skills, I decided to find a cozy game to unwind with. I decided to pick up Dark Souls III because it seems to be a relaxing experience. There are loads of pretty castles and people excited to say hello to you. I even met a man shaped like an onion, and I found a cute dress. I hope this helps.

I never thought id be able to play one of these sorts of games let alone make it past the first few stages but its taught me a valuable lesson in perseverance and not to give up so i'm very thankful for that.

10/10, would pay to have the game removed from my memory to be able to experience it for the first time again

firekeeper wasn't barefoot, so that's a bit disappointing but overall great game.

As someone who’s only played Dark Souls 3 when it comes to the three Dark Souls games, with absolutely no bias whatsoever Dark Souls 3 is the best in my infinite wisdom. You’ll face death, enough death that’ll leave you broken. To avoid death entirely, don't buy the game. You're welcome.

There is no teleportation magic in DS3, but every other red phantom with a ping of 300ms has mastered it perfectly

Peak Souls 3 — Suffering perfected
After getting the platinum in Elden Ring, I wanted to dive deeper into the Souls-like genre, and my next stop was Dark Souls III. I went in seeing it through the lens of Elden Ring, which was my first real experience with this kind of game.
Right away, you can feel the difference. Unlike the open world of Elden Ring, Dark Souls III is much more linear and focused. For me, that actually worked in its favor — the minimal branching lets you concentrate on what really matters: the fights, not wandering around looking for random loot. And it doesn’t make the game feel shorter, it just keeps you from getting distracted by pointless activities.
Another thing I loved is that the game gives you all the tools you need right from the start. You don’t have to grind or level up artificially — just move forward and clear areas, and it happens so naturally that you barely notice your character leveling up.
The world and atmosphere, in my opinion, are even stronger than in Elden Ring. Dark, dying environments, the music, and level design all work together to create a really immersive, oppressive feeling. The soundtrack is top-notch and perfectly matches the action.
I also really liked how your role in the world feels. In Elden Ring, you’re constantly treated like some chosen one, the only worthy hero, yet even normal enemies can still one-shot you late in the game. In Dark Souls III, it feels much more logical — you’re not some special savior, just one of many undead doing your part, a tiny cog in a huge machine. And that fits the world perfectly.
Boss fights were much more enjoyable too. They feel fairer: no long attack delays where the boss just swings and then pauses forever, and no constant AoE attacks that, in Elden Ring, aren’t about difficulty but about taking away your ability to dodge — they just break your rolls and make it more likely you’ll get hit. Here it’s all about reaction, timing, and understanding the fight.
The only boss that let me down was the Nameless King. The first phase mostly felt like fighting the camera rather than the boss, and the second phase is just poking at a big, slow enemy with a limited set of attacks. It’s not hard, it’s just tedious and kinda dull.
Overall, Dark Souls III turned out to be a perfect follow-up after Elden Ring. More linear, more focused, and in many ways fairer — the experience feels tight and memorable. I also got the platinum, which mostly just stands out because of the long covenant grind, but even years after release, there are still plenty of enthusiasts around to lend a hand.
9/10