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Is Dark Souls Remastered hard? Our beginner verdict

Dark Souls Remastered is level 5 of 5 on our beginner scale (Tough), which makes it very hard for someone who has never played. The hardest part for a newcomer is split-second timing.

Our verdict

Level 5 · Tough

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Why it is hard

Punishing combat, sparse guidance, losing progress on death.

Learning the controls: 5 of 5
Moving the camera: 4 of 5
Need for quick reactions: 5 of 5
Consequences of mistakes: 5 of 5
Amount of reading: 3 of 5

Lower numbers mean fewer demands on the player. Reviews and popularity: Well liked.

You are probably ready when

You've finished Elden Ring or a similar action game without help modes.

Games that could help you get comfortable

If you are new, these build the skills Dark Souls Remastered asks for, one step at a time. You don't need to finish them all.

Elden RingLevel 5 · Tough
Dark Souls RemasteredLevel 5 · Tough

Settings and tips that help

Online summons; take it slowly and use shields.

Where it plays

Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, PlayStation, Xbox, PC. Players: Solo; optional online.

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