Elden Ring doesn’t need an easy mode – just a helpful family member – Reader’s Feature

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A reader explains how, despite failing at other From games, he managed to conquer Elden Ring with the help of his daughter.

Hi, I’m Dirtystopout and you might remember me from my pathetic attempt at Dark Souls 3 and my Reader’s Feature handily titled by GC as Video games without an easy difficulty are elitist! I might just be changing that opinion.

Like the rest of the planet, I’ve been playing Elden Ring. I had no intention of getting another FromSoftware after failing dismally at their other games but I, like many, couldn’t resist after the glowing reviews and, just as important, its price. It’s less than a night down the pub, great value. But more importantly one of my daughters convinced me and has been a guiding light.

She recently left home for university and took my Switch with her. I’m really pleased about this as she has now become a gaming buddy. We often chat on messenger about the games we are playing and while I skip about games, she is a one-at-a-time player. While I’ve been flitting about playing Dying Light 2 or GRID Legends, she is working slavishly to complete Hollow Knight. With much success I might add.

I have tried Hollow Knight at her request and surprise, surprise I found it a bit beyond my capabilities. Another game to join the too difficult list. I don’t have the patience to ‘git gud’ and to be honest there are too many games out there that can make better use of my time. Move on.

During one of our chat sessions she expressed a wish to try a Dark Souls game over the Easter break from university. As I have two in my library it’s not a problem, says I. ‘What about Elden Ring? I like open world games’, she says. OK, I’ll get it, I can have a mooch before you come home. Download started.

So off into the