I’ve been thinking about which Dark Souls title offers the best replay value. From my experience, Dark Souls 2 stands out because it introduces fresh elements during subsequent playthroughs. New monsters spawn that weren’t there before, and the positioning of existing creatures gets shuffled around. This means you can’t rely on muscle memory from your first run to speedrun through areas. The game forces you to stay alert and adapt your strategy each time. I’m curious about other players’ perspectives though. Which entry in the series do you find most worth replaying and why? Does the changing enemy layout in DS2 appeal to you, or do you prefer the consistency of other games in the franchise?
Dark Souls 3 takes the cake for me. The variety in builds is insane with way more weapons, spells, and viable playstyles compared to the other games. I’ve done everything from pure sorcery to quirky hybrid builds. The weapon arts make each weapon feel unique. Sure, enemies are in the same places, but using different approaches keeps things interesting.
DS2 wins for me too, those Scholar changes keep you guessing every playthrough
DS1 gets my vote because each area feels completely different on repeat runs. Coming back with endgame gear and taking alternate routes through places like the Catacombs early? It’s like playing a totally different game.