"Dark Souls III" has just arrived for Western fans. True to its form, the latest installment in the franchise still delivers the same hack-and-slash, hardcore gameplay for serious players. Those who are new to the series may find themselves trying unsuccessfully to proceed in the story a number of times and will need advice from longtime players.

According to The Verge, while the latest installment is a direct sequel to the "Dark Souls" franchise, the stories in the previous titles are so complex that "Dark Souls III" stands on its own in terms of story, plot, and gameplay. This means that beginners need not fret about missing out on a number of details in the story itself.

The industry follower also said that for newbies, a helpful piece of advice on conquering "Dark Souls III" is to choose battles carefully. For example, if beginners prefer to slash their way in "Dark Souls III" using Greatswords, appropriate locations are a must. The slash attacks and parries of big weapons are wide that they will be useless when fighting in tight areas like corridors.

Meanwhile, Polygon believes that even if a player is a beginner in "Dark Souls III," a preferred character will greatly help in finishing the game. This installment introduces a number of new characters that players can choose from, and newbies who prefer slashing their way in RPG games can select knights and brawlers as appropriate characters to suit their styles.

Kotaku adds that it is best for beginners – and even veterans – to fight one enemy at a time. This makes combat more straightforward. Should a newbie encounter a group of enemies, a bow and arrow will help – shooting at one in a group will make an enemy come for a kill, but the others will stay behind.