Whenever we play Dark Souls, or indeed Bloodborne (review), we often lament that From Software's titles are best enjoyed by those crave gaming torture, bordering on the line of masochism. The former's third installment, Dark Souls 3 lands on 24 March, and now we've gotten a glimpse at the game's opening cinematic. In usual Dark Souls fashion, the mood is very sombre, foreboding an epic battle ahead.

In the video below, we are introduced to the Kingdom of Lothric, where we also see some of the enemies that lie in wait. There's Farron's Undead Legion to first contend with, and once you've slogged through that lot, you can go head to head with the likes of Yhorn the Giant (seen in the E3 trailer) and Aldrich Saint of the Deep.

Arriving on PS4, Xbox One and PC in a short while, this latest addition to the Dark Souls family could be the toughest one yet. Hit play on the video below and decide for yourself.