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[LakeOf9]

It's been 15 years since FromSoft invented a whole new genre overnight with Demon'S Souls. Since then, their influence has been felt in the many games that borrow from them, either pieceameal or wholesale. But FromSoft is the one that does this the best, even if so many others are also trying it. And FromSoft themselves have tried this mltiple times. The question now is, which one of their outings you think thhe best one is, and why.

 

[Werewolf Jones]

An American Werewolf in Yharnam.

 

[Mr Hyde]

Bloodborne is the GOAT Souls of all time. A bonafide masterpiece. Doubt we'll see anything like it ever again.

 

[Guilty_AI]

Kings Field

 

[AJUMP23]

I am torn between DS and Elden Ring. I really think Elden Ring is a culmination of all their work. I voted Elden Ring.

 

[Gaiff]

For its time, Dark Souls. Currently? Bloodborne.

 

[DaciaJC]

Still the original Dark Souls for its world design and uncompromising approach to progression. I consider Bloodborne and Dark Souls III tied for a very close second place, though.

 

[Big Baller]

 

[Antwix]

Voted Elden Ring because it's just much less jank than previous games and you can do so many play styles. So many weapons and spells and builds.

ER > DS3 > BB > DS > DS2 > DeS

 

[VideoGameEnjoyer]

I picked Elden Ring because it just so perfectly fits the definition of From Software's Magnum Opus, deservedly so.

Catch me on the right day, or if they ever remaster it properly and I might say Bloodborne though.

 

[Bring Back Scalebound]

Sekiro. Even though I understand why it's not listed and no one here said it, for now.

 

[ssringo]

It's Elden Ring. Culmination of everything they've done with the format.

Perhaps it'd be different if Dark Souls Remastered had included a reworked Lost Izalith and Bed of Chaos or if Bloodborne ever leaves the weak hardware it's currently tied to.

 

[Yoshichan]

Darkmakaimura true legend voting the only valid thing here

 

[bender]

It's a toss up between Demon Souls (originated the formula, Tower of Latria) and Bloodborne (favorite combat and overall setting). After that I'd give it to Dark Souls (great lever design but the last 3rd drags down the overall experience), then Dark Souls 3 (a consistent experience but started some of encounter/boss design trends that I don't care for), followed by Elden Ring and finally DS2. I'm going to replay DS3 soon so it could shift in my ranking.

 

[DonF]

Sekiro. Even though I understand why it's not listed and no one here said it, for now.

Agreed, my favorite from game is sekiro, sublime game. loved the setting and combat, simply the best.

 

[Skelterz]

Sekiro mechanically bloodbourne aesthetically.

 

[GymWolf]

Sekiro mechanically, bloodborne or ds1 as complete package.

 

[Mortisfacio]

From a first playthrough perspective, Elden Ring for me. For repeat playthroughs, Bloodborne. The open world of Elden Ring is quite amazing, but the open world drags on for me in subsequent playthroughs. For that I prefer the more linear experience.

I found Bloodborne to be overall easier (not including DLC content), but I love the aesthetic. I just wish they remastered the game or launched it on PC. I hate how poorly the game runs towards the end, particularly in the swamps. Pretty choppy.

 

[Aenima]

Dark Souls 1 is probably my favorite for the best level design and memorable bosses. Bloodborne has my favorite combat system and weapons.

 

[IAmRei]

I found DS3 is the best for me, im also like DS1 and ER, also Sekiro, but DS3 mood and atmosphere is the best among them.

 

[TintoConCasera]

ER > DS > BB > DS3 > DS2 > DeS

 

[Hudo]

I want to praise L LakeOf9 for recognizing correctly that Sekiro is not a Soulslike. Others on this very board have trouble with this to this day.

 

[LakeOf9]

I want to praise L LakeOf9 for recognizing correctly that Sekiro is not a Soulslike. Others on this very board have trouble with this to this day.

Seems a bunch of people just go "hard game = souls like" lol

 

[DragonNCM]

No question here...it is Elden Ring, all their work past years are presented in this game at finest light.

 

[rabbity-thing]

Sekiro. Even though I understand why it's not listed and no one here said it, for now.

Every game up there is just fighting for second place.

 

[rm082e]

No question - Bloodborne by a country mile. I love all of them, but that one was the perfect balance of aggression, gameplay systems, item management, atmosphere, and replayability. The only problem with it was the frame rate, which is why we want a patch, remaster, or remake so badly. At a rock solid 60fps, that game would be perfect.

 

[ComputerBlue]

It’s Bloodborne, but Elden Ring will probably win this pole simply because it’s not exclusive and more people play it.

 

[Holammer]

IMO, the puzzle box design of Dark Souls was more interesting than the open world in Elden Ring. Areas like Raya Lucaria had elements of it, but it did not shrink the world like knocking down a ladder or opening a door could.
I'll go with DS1 even if the sequels might be better and more technically accomplished games.

 

[Hudo]

Seems a bunch of people just go "hard game = souls like" lol

I swear I remember 2 instances where people claimed that Armored Core 6 is a Soulslike.

 

[Ic3man]

Elden Ring and it's not even close

 

[R6Rider]

For me it's probably between Dark Souls 3 and Bloodborne.

Although DS2 has the best replayability.

 

[cinnamonandgravy]

these are souls games, straight from the OG tit, dr smooth brain

*eats a big mac*
"this is big mac-like"

anyway, its DS1
bloodborne is a close second.

 

[NeverYouMind]

It is no contest.

Every game up there is just fighting for second place.

P.S. I see a lot of maidenless voters.

 

[Josemayuste]

Bloodborne.

 

[nial]

You know which one.

 

[StueyDuck]

Bloodborne.

It's perfection.

Elden ring is amazing but I can find faults worth criticizing.

 

[tommib]

It’s still Demon’s Souls 2009. Sorry for the truth bomb.

 

[NeverYouMind]

It’s still Demon’s Souls 2009. Sorry for the truth bomb.

It has Swamp of Sorrow. That should disqualify it.

 

[Paltheos]

1) Dark Souls 3
1) Bloodborne
3) Elden Ring
4) Dark Souls
5) Demon's Souls
6) Dark Souls 2

I flip-flop on #1. If you put a gun to my head, I'd say Dark Souls 3, but each game has its own strengths and weaknesses. Bloodborne would be #1 without a doubt if vials refreshed on death. I really want it to be #1 but can't justify it.

The new DLC for Elden Ring pushed it up a bit. The base game has so many problems, many of which are still present in the DLC, but it's a more solid package imo. Previously I think I'd put Elden Ring in a tie with Dark Souls 1, but now it's a firm step ahead.

 

[Clear]

Bloodborne. Its the most tightly focussed of all of FROM's games.

Elden Ring despite its intricate world-building is barely a story, and just kinda drifts along to its conclusion with little sense of escalation or purpose.

 

[Weezard]

For me its Elden Ring, especially the first playthrough.

However Demons Souls, Bloodborne and Dark Souls 3 will always have a place in my hearth.

 

[Buggy Loop]

The only #1 and I'm flabbergasted it's not in the poll

 

[Trogdor1123]

Demon’s Souls for me but you are getting a treat with any of them. Amazing bunch of games.

 

[Arachnid]

GOATborne

Kings Field

Hipster.

 

[Big Baller]

Noooo, ER was in the lead

 

[tommib]

GOATborne

Hipster.

True. He should’ve said King’s Field 4.

 

[Wooxsvan]

 

[Chuck Berry]

Whichever one made Yoshichan break multiple chairs and bite into CD's due to raging out

 

[Kokoloko85]

Bloodborne followed by Dark Souls 1. Its close. Demons Souls is also great

 

[VideoGameEnjoyer]

4K, 60 FPS please...