I'm really late to the party on this game. I couldn't get into DS1 and never got around to play Demon Souls. Finished Bloodborne a while ago and picked SotFS up for the XB1 for cheap from Gamefly. Not sure why I couldn't get into DS1, but I haven't been able to put this down. Just finished up with the Fume Knight and got my ass handed to me by the Charred Knights protecting the Burnt Ivory King. Need to go and find the 3 Loyce Knights to seal the portals to stop the enemy spawns. After I beat this boss shouls unlock the Kings Blessing, then go hunt for a few missed items and optional bosses before I venture into NG+.
Super pumped now for DS3, so I guess that's one benefit from playing this so late is I only have to wait a few months for the last installment.
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Just checked some video and turns out it was Demon's Souls I couldn't get into, never played DS1. Definitely going to go and pick up a copy of DS1 to play before I start with DS3.