Dark Souls vs Dark Souls III - Which is the best game of the series?

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Dark Souls is a video games series from developer FromSoftware, which ran from 2011 to 2016 and consisted of three titles. The iconic series saw FromSoftware gain the reputation that they have today, with Dark Souls receiving critical acclaim and building a dedicated fanbase that had immense respect for the games.

While the series' first game popularized a new genre of video games for many, the third and final title was the culmination of a larger story that ended with a bang. Dark Souls II was the slightly odd title in the series and is a hit or miss with different people, for changing a few core elements from the original game, an element that Dark Souls III eventually corrected.

This versus feature aims to determine the best game in the series by pitting Dark Souls and Dark Souls III against each other. By analyzing both games across five separate categories, the winner will be determined by the number of points each game holds at the end.

Note: This article reflects the writer's opinion.

In Dark Souls, the story revolves around the Chosen Undead, who sets out with the simple goal of ringing a bell to respect the dying wishes of a helpful Knight. However, the pursuit of this quest turns out to be far more complicated and takes the Chosen Undead on a rollercoaster ride that finally sees them face Gwyn, Lord of Cinder himself.

In the third game, however, things start much more vaguely for the player, as they are entrusted with a mission to return the old Lords of Cinder back to their thrones. As the Ashen One, they must ensure that the fire continues to be kindled and that the world lives on, although the player actually has three other options available to them by the end of the game.

The first game’s story, while being