u/burner_mc_burny

Like every first time player, I hit a wall with Genichiro. I studied the footage, I watched the guides, I read the Reddit advice, I even tried the cheeses.

But at the end of the day, the way I beat him was by dodging like a madman and keeping pressure. Turns out *most* of his attacks can be staggered. For the attacks that can't, just memorize how to dodge. Forward, left, right, or jump.

I didn't parry a single hit. I didn't even reflect a single lightning attack. Just jumped towards him and it would miss. The only skill I used was the Mikiri Counter.

Did it cost me all my revives? Yes. Did I have any gourds left at the end? No. Did I learn anything? Absolutely not. Am I now better at the game? If anything, I'm worse.

Screw you and your "skill checks", I'll figure it out later 👆

/s

but yes this is actually how I beat him

I played DS1 on the PS3. Loved it. Didn't beat it.

Bought DS2 on the PS3. Hated it. Didn't beat it.

Bought DS3 on PC, loved it, beat it multiple times back to back. Got all the DLC and blazed through it.

Got nostalgic. Went back to DS2. Holy crap! It's actually amazing! Beat it multiple times.

Went back to DS1, aww, everything past where I got stuck last time was kind of a let down. First 3/4 was still really good though! Peak gaming experience.

And after going back through all of them and trying multiple builds... I think DS3 is honestly my least favorite.

It was a great confidence builder and has cool visuals, but at a certain point, it started to feel like a power fantasy. Maybe I got too gud and gutted the fun out of it. DS2 is honestly my go-to these days.

So yeah the title is a little misleading, I enjoyed it, it's a great game! I just no longer think it's the best one. What do y'all think?