Games you need to play before Elden Ring

[Windows Central]

A look at what games may benefit newcomers to FromSoftware's brutal world.
Elden Ring is here, bringing plenty of new features to FromSoftware's well-established formulae. While many players have already jumped aboard and taken the plunge into the gaming abyss that is Elden Ring's open world, some might be a bit more cautious, wondering whether now is finally the right time to check out the older games in FromSoftware's catalogue. After all, garnering some experience with these types of games can help better prepare you for the latest challenges.
As such, we've selected the games that introduce features or skills you'll find useful for Elden Ring. We've placed them in ascending order, from least relevent to most relevant.

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