Dark Souls and games similar to the series have one thing in common, they are naturally hard. It is down to a few factors, but that is also why a lot of players out there have fallen in love with this unique genre. Dark Souls 3 has raised the question yet again however as to if these games are too hard and require an ‘Easy Mode’.

I take some time out of playing the new game in the series to discuss this topic with my own thoughts, especially after reading an article from International Business Times. The points brought up in the article are understandable but, in my opinion, subtract from what the Dark Souls games, as well as over titles of its ilk, bring to the table. An ‘Easy Mode’ could potentially jeopardise the initial design direction of the game, having to make sacrifices for the odd 1% of players that are not fans of the series or refuse to accept that ‘Getting Good’ is a core element of the series.

My full thoughts on this topic can be seen in the video above. What are your thoughts on Dark Souls and the inclusion of an ‘Easy Mode’? Let us know your thoughts in the comments and be sure to keep an eye out for the Dark Souls 3 Naked Soul Run coming soon to our Twitch channel.

by Dominic Coles | April 20th, 2016