Please try to keep spoilers to a minimum, but is New Londo in Dark Souls a reference to Four Kings in The Wheel of time? Only just got to chapter 32, just got to Four Kings. No idea what its actually like. But the way 31 ended it didnt sound good. And the only other thing w/ 4 kings of note is can think of is Dark souls. Its likely a crazy coincidence, but I was curious if anyone knew of interviews or obvious parallels that most people may have missed.

Im not talking "Salt and Sanctuary is a Souls-like" or "Is Hollow Knight a Souls-like?".

Im talking about the weird mis-IDing. The really cryptic ones that you cant wrap your head around. Top one for me is my buddy is CONVINCED Palworld is a fresh new take on Souls games. He even thinks Pals are just a variant on how Code Vein gives you companions.

What about yall?

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I’ve played five FromSoftware games so far, and this ranking is based entirely on my personal experience.

1. Bloodborne

The best game I’ve ever played.

The lore, weapons, bosses, level design everything is top-notch. Sadly, it’s locked behind the PlayStation ecosystem, so a lot of players are missing out on this masterpiece.

My favourite boss is Lady Maria, and she’s probably my favourite boss across all the Soulsborne games. music, moveset, and parry mechanics are incredibly satisfying.

For those who haven’t fought Lady Maria she’s Malenia before Malenia.

2. Elden Ring

Elden Ring is probably FromSoftware’s most polished game. They took everything they had learned from their previous games, combined the best elements, and created a masterpiece.

I’ve done multiple playthroughs, and the sheer variety of weapons and builds gives the game a lot of replayability. Some weapons and builds are definitely more viable than others, and summons can make things much easier. I used the Claymore on my first playthrough, and it carried me all the way to the endgame.

The lore is fantastic, and the DLC itself feels bigger than some entire games.

My favourite boss is Malenia. No complaints from me. But Bloodborne has my heart, so Elden Ring takes the #2 spot.

3. Sekiro

Arguably the best combat system has ever made.

Sekiro isn’t an RPG in the traditional Souls sense, so there are no different builds to experiment with. It can also be extremely difficult if you don’t play it the way the game expects you to: stand your ground, deflect, attack, and stay aggressive.

The lore are more straightforward than the other games, It feels like the entire game is preparing you for the final fight against Isshin.

The boss fights are fantastic.

My favourite is Demon of Hatred. First of all, it feels like an out of syllabus question for Sekiro. It almost feels like a boss straight out of Bloodborne. You have to get behind it for certain attacks, and dodging is much more viable than relying purely on deflections.

Sekiro only takes #3 because I prefer the lore, weapon variety, and build variety of the other games. Those things also make the other games easier to replay while having a completely different experience each time.

4. Dark Souls 3

The only Dark Souls game I’ve played so far.

Dark Souls 3 is slower than the above onesand personally, I prefer faster-paced combat. Still, it’s an absolute masterpiece in its own right.

It was also the second FromSoftware game I played, so it has a special place for me.

The bosses are incredible probably the best overall boss lineup on this list. Slave Knight Gael is my favourite, but Soul of Cinder and Nameless King are also iconic.

I like the other games a little more, so DS3 takes the #4 spot.

5. Demon's Souls Remake

I never played the original Demon's Souls. I found out that the PS5 remake was available through PS Plus, so I decided to give it a try.

It definitely has its flaws. The combat feels the slowest out of all these games, and many of the bosses are quite gimmicky.

I’ve completed it twice, but I still don’t feel comfortable exploring the world freely. I probably died more while exploring in this game than in any of the others.

Some weapons are great, while others feel pretty underwhelming. I’ve also heard that magic is extremely powerful, but I never did a magic build.

My favourite boss is Flamelurker, although I’m never comfortable fighting him. I know how to beat him, but I also know there’s a good chance I’m going to die 3 ,4 times before I get through the fight. 😂

Most of the bosses feel gimmicky to me, and I don’t think I’ll replay it again, so it takes the #5 spot.

Again, this is completely based on my personal experience and preferences. I’m sure a lot of people will disagree, and that’s part of the fun.

I haven’t played Dark Souls 1 or Dark Souls 2 yet, so I can’t rank them.

I own the game already on xbox, got it at launch, enjoyed the first weeks fever, even beated pre-nerf Radhan, got the platinum, countless hours and very advanced saves and characters

The thing is; I got a Switch 2 at the beginning of this year, and am in love with this console, and think that this console has lot of potential, would it be worth buying this game again to play it from zero? Having already done everything possible on it before, is anyone doing so?

I am not interested at all on playing on portable mode, what gets more my attention is having a new player-base with a very active online

What's the opinion of the souls veterans?

So I made it to the Tower Knight and I also got all the in advance OP swords like the Crescent Falschion +1 and even though I have vitality at 14 and Endurance at 12 I still tend to lose alot to the Tower Knight even after defeating all the archers.

Couple of methods I tried:

1. Roll to the back and attack on his ankles. I almost dodge his shield bash but he slams me and I die instantly.

2. I try to do 2 hits then back away and then attack again but the shield bash just gets me.

So Im thinking maybe my stats arent strong still. So Im thinking of farming until I reach vitality 20 and magic 15 and Endurance 15 since Im a Royalist class.

For farming im going for World 4 and killing a few enemies till Vanguard and then go back and level up.

To better and safely farm souls and level up, are there any areas I can also try close to an archstone?

Or if anyone can assist me?

Would love the communitys support.

1. Father Gascoigne (Bloodborne) — 10/10:
This boss is the definition of a perfect first boss. He tests you while also teaching you the basics of the game, such as parrying, since many of his attacks have clear openings that allow you to parry him. He also teaches you Bloodborne’s fast and aggressive combat, as he is extremely fast and barely stops attacking. Once he enters his second phase, he becomes even faster, forcing you to fully engage with the game’s fast-paced combat. You have to be quick and aggressive to defeat him and make use of the Rally system to recover the health you lose by attacking him.

The fight is incredibly epic. On top of that, he has a varied and excellent moveset, three distinct phases, and one of the best OSTs in the Souls games. Overall, he is a masterpiece and a perfect example of how to design a first boss.

2. Margit (Elden Ring) — 9/10:
An excellent boss, but my main issue is that he isn't very clear as a first boss. I really like the idea of him beating you badly enough to teach you that you don't necessarily have to fight him right away. You can explore the world and come back to him later.

My problem is that some of his attacks can be unclear. Sometimes he performs certain attacks on their own, while other times he can use them together with additional attacks, which can be confusing for a new player. I know this is a mechanic used by Elden Ring bosses, but the game doesn't explain it very well, and it remains unclear, which can lead to frustration for new players. His OST also wasn't quite at the level I expected.

3. Cleric Beast (Bloodborne) — 8/10:
A very good introduction to fighting large bosses. It teaches you mechanics such as breaking the limbs and head, which can stagger the boss and give you an opportunity to perform a Visceral Attack. It also teaches you about speed and aggression.

It's actually one of the best bosses in the game when it comes to giving the player opportunities to use the Rally system and recover health by attacking the boss. It also has a large and varied moveset and a legendary OST.

4. Gyoubu Oniwa (Sekiro) — 7.5/10:
A very good first boss with nothing particularly annoying about him. He makes excellent use of Sekiro's combat mechanics. My main issue is that I think he should be more up-close with the player and have more attacks that allow you to stay engaged with him throughout the fight. The OST also wasn't quite at the level I wanted.

5. Iudex Gundyr (Dark Souls III) — 7/10:
A very good boss with a good moveset and an excellent OST. My main problem is that his second phase is very strange, and that's what holds the fight back for me.

hello were looking for a steam family member we have 263 games including:

blasphemous

blasphemous II

Hollow Knight

Hollow Knight silksong

Cyberpunk 2077

Detroit become human

Silent hill f

Resident evil 4,5,6

DOOM

Crimson Desert

Lies of P

Marvels spiderman remasterd insomniac 1,2

Portal 1,2

sea of thieves

subnautica 1,2

Batman Arkham origins

Batman Arkham Knight

Blade & Sorcery (for vr)

Devil may cry 4 special edition

Devil may cry HD collection

Disco Elysium

persona 5 royal and striker

and more

We are looking for a member that own parts if not all of the dark souls trilogy and more soulsborne games:

Elden Ring

Sekiro

Dark souls 1,2,3

Demon souls.

if u have some of these games and want to ask if we have a game that wasn't mentioned above

feel free to dm me.

Hey everyone!
I’m currently playing Elden Ring as my very first Souls game and I'm absolutely loving it. I'm planning on jumping into the Dark Souls series next, but I'm on a budget and can't buy all three at once right now.
Here’s where I’m at:
**Dark Souls 3** seems like the most logical transition since it uses the same engine and fast-paced combat system I'm already used to.
**Dark Souls 1 & 2** look super cool aesthetically, and I really dig the world design and vibe of DS1 and DS2 (especially Majula).
For those who started with Elden Ring: Which one did you play first, and which one would you recommend I pick up right now? Should I go in release order or start with DS3 for a smoother gameplay transition?
Appreciate any advice!

Ranking Soulsborne Game DLCs from Worst to Best

1. Bloodborne (The Old Hunters)
Story: 10/10
Weapons: 10/10
Areas: 10/10
Bosses: 10/10
Impact on the base game: 10/10
Total: 50/50

2. Dark Souls III (The Ringed City)
Story: 10/10
Weapons: 8/10
Areas: 8/10
Bosses: 10/10
Impact on the base game: 8/10
Total: 44/50

3. Elden Ring (Shadow of the Erdtree)
Story: 8/10
Weapons: 10/10
Areas: 8/10
Bosses: 10/10
Impact on the base game: 6/10
Total: 42/50

4. Dark Souls II (Crown of the Old Iron King)
Story: 7/10
Weapons: 6/10
Areas: 10/10
Bosses: 8/10
Impact on the base game: 10/10
Total: 41/50

5. Dark Souls (Artorias of the Abyss)
Story: 8/10
Weapons: 5/10
Areas: 7/10
Bosses: 8/10
Impact on the base game: 10/10
Total: 38/50

6. Dark Souls II (Crown of the Sunken King)
Story: 6/10
Weapons: 6/10
Areas: 8/10
Bosses: 7/10
Impact on the base game: 8/10
Total: 35/50

7. Dark Souls II (Crown of the Ivory King)
Story: 10/10
Weapons: 7/10
Areas: 6/10
Bosses: 6/10
Impact on the base game: 6/10
Total: 35/50

8. Dark Souls III (Ashes of Ariandel)
Story: 7/10
Weapons: 7/10
Areas: 5/10
Bosses: 7/10
Impact on the base game: 5/10
Total: 31/50