While I still like Dark Souls 1 more because it has higher highs, Dark Souls 3 is a return to form after the more disappointing second entry in the franchise. My experience with it felt much more consistent in terms of level design, combat encounter design and boss design (though there are still some that fell flat for me). The visual and sound design is just as good as always, and locations are very distinct from each other so that I never felt lost even without a map. Bosses are, as always, the highlight and enjoyed those a lot. This also seems like the best entry point for new players, as some mechanics that were a bit clunky were streamlined. I'm definitely looking forward to experiencing Sekiro and Elden Ring when I have the time.