Elden Ring has an actual tutorial on its mechanics, and helpful tooltips to learn about items. That alone makes it head over shoulders better than DS1, at least in terms of playability. And that is coming from someone who replays DS1 at least once a month.
Bloodborne might be the best one for newcomers in my experience. The base game is the easiest out of all of them (DS2 is, but it’s not the best starting point imo), the rally mechanic is very forgiving and no shields = more satisfying playstyles (hbomberguy has a segment dedicated to this). The upgrade paths for weapons are straightforward unlike DS1, which can get tricky if you want to start infusing or use boss souls. The environmental obstacles are a tad less overwhelming than in DS1 (Sen’s Funhouse, Anor Londo Archers, Tomb of Giants, etc etc)
Overall, DS1 would be better as your second entry, with Bloodborne being your first foray.
i've never played a souls game, if im interested should i start from DS1 and try to plow thru or is there a better title for beginners?
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Elden Ring has an actual tutorial on its mechanics, and helpful tooltips to learn about items. That alone makes it head over shoulders better than DS1, at least in terms of playability. And that is coming from someone who replays DS1 at least once a month.
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Bloodborne might be the best one for newcomers in my experience. The base game is the easiest out of all of them (DS2 is, but it’s not the best starting point imo), the rally mechanic is very forgiving and no shields = more satisfying playstyles (hbomberguy has a segment dedicated to this). The upgrade paths for weapons are straightforward unlike DS1, which can get tricky if you want to start infusing or use boss souls. The environmental obstacles are a tad less overwhelming than in DS1 (Sen’s Funhouse, Anor Londo Archers, Tomb of Giants, etc etc)
Overall, DS1 would be better as your second entry, with Bloodborne being your first foray.
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