Hey, I've been playing Soulsborne games for years, and I can honestly say that no game has pulled me in within the first few seconds quite like Dark Souls I did!
The gameplay is so unique that it practically created its own genre (Soulsborne/Soulslike). You have to learn your enemies and your surroundings and adapt to them. You often have to dodge attacks, and blindly attacking your way through everything will usually get you punished.
You can also choose how you want to begin your journey: focusing on Strength, Dexterity, Magic, Faith, or Pyromancy. In my opinion, it's worth trying out every class at least once and discovering what playstyle you enjoy the most!
And now we come to the best part: the story!
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You awaken as an insignificant undead, trapped inside a cell, and are rescued by an unknown knight who unfortunately sacrifices his life to help you. You fight your way out of the prison and are eventually carried to Lordran by a giant crow.
There, an NPC tells you that you must ring two Bells of Awakening, each guarded by a powerful boss. After that, you have to fight your way through a trap-filled fortress to reach the holy city of Anor Londo.
Once there, you face two of the most powerful enemies in the game at the same time. After defeating them, you finally meet the Princess, who reveals that you must defeat the four Lords: Nito, the Witch of Izalith, the Scaleless Dragon Seath, and the Four Kings.
You must collect their Lord Souls and eventually face the final boss, Gwyn, Lord of Cinder, who protects the First Flame.
Then, you are given a choice: link the First Flame and allow the Age of Fire to continue, or walk away and let the flame fade, becoming the Dark Lord and ushering in an Age of Dark.
My Impression
I absolutely love how, even during character creation, the game already creates such a beautiful atmosphere with its music. It's the kind of melody that makes you want to stay there forever.
I love how every bit of progress matters. The game teaches you that no matter how many obstacles are placed in your way, you have to keep moving forward if you want to reach your goal.
I also love that you aren't simply "the good guy." You kill characters who don't deserve to die, but you also encounter characters who truly deserve what happens to them. The game doesn't always give you a simple answer about who is good or evil.
And then there are all the iconic characters you meet throughout your journey. Some of them become incredibly memorable, and one of them even feels like your best friend: Solaire.
But what I love most is the final battle.
There is no long speech about good and evil. No explanation of the antagonist's motives. You both know exactly why you are there.
No words are necessary.
You know that one of you has to die.
And while all of this happens, there is nothing but a single piano playing in the background.
That moment perfectly represents what makes Dark Souls so special to me.
For everyone who wants to try a new genre, or for anyone going through a difficult time, please give this game a chance.
Because Dark Souls is more than just a game.
