Of the three games in the core series, Dark Souls III is arguably the most difficult, due to its core combat having a greater emphasis on speed and aggression. Yet in spite of that, the Dark Souls series remains one of gaming's most enduring and popular franchises due to its addictive and rewarding gameplay loop.

It's littered with all manner of tense boss-fights, nefarious traps and hard-to-kill enemies that are sure to ruin your day and send you into an endless spiral of death and despair. It's no secret that Dark Souls IIIis an incredibly punishing and formidable beast to tackle.