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  • Few things are as satisfying as unlocking shortcuts during your first blind playthrough of Dark Souls.

    Those dopamine hits, unparalleled.

    The way the world invites you to just look a little closer, walk a little further… But careful, don’t indulge too much otherwise, Death. it teaches the mechanics so good.

    Unfortunately yes, playing other titles first spoils some of the experience, you learn to anticipate too many things. Regardless I’ve still been surprised, mostly the level design. It is superb. I do not feel let down by the bosses, they are easier, but still good. I appreciate the fights, and everything arround is so well made the simplicity doesn’t have an effect on my enjoyment. I think I am around halfway through, and looking forward to the rest.


  • I’m also going through my first DS1 playthrough and, it’s just another vibe. I had no issue adjusting to what the world was giving me. It’s immersive and charming; as you said traversing the world is the challenge here, and feels rewarding af. Elden ring is the culmination of all those years of perfecting boss design under this formula, it’s so great to see where everything comes from. I debated hard wether to play this or demon souls first … Now I don’t want it to end.