When anyone thinks of a Souls-like, FromSoftware's Dark Souls series comes to mind. When the recommendations come pouring in, it's often Dark Souls 3 that comes to mind (though the first game should immediately be next). Over eight years since its launch, the finale still holds up, even in this post-Elden Ring world.

Maybe it's the fact that it celebrates everything about the franchise till that point, paying homage to famous characters, locations and bosses. Perhaps the fluid combat and movement, alongside the addition of Arts for weapons and shields, continue to draw players in. It could also be a well-designed, well-paced, excellent Souls-like, not to mention some of the best-designed bosses in gaming history.

Whatever the reason, Dark Souls 3 continues to appeal to generations of players, and thanks to an active mod community, fans will never run out of ways to die.