Amidst the constant blocking and dodging of flame-covered beasts that constantly harass you and make you question the state of your soul, one thing stands out about Dark Souls 3. It's far from easy. Despite the difficulty, it's a fascinating game that won't be easy to let go of. If you're not aware of this evil beast's release on April 12, here are five things to know about the game.

1. DARK SOULS CREATOR DEFENDS THE GAME'S DIFFICULTY

One of the features of Dark Souls is its difficulty. Contrary to popular belief, this is not a trick of the creator laughing behind your back. There is a reason why the game is difficult. The creator, Hedetaka Miyazaki, believes that the game should not be simple to assemble. He wants players to complete the story in their own way. This naturally increases the difficulty of the game, but makes for a unique experience.

2. IT WILL BE THE LAST OF THE SERIES

Dark Souls 3 is the successor to the 2009 PS3 game Demon Souls, which has ties to a game called King's Field. All games in this lineage are loosely linked by devastatingly intense gothic environments and notorious difficulty. This latest installment in the series will be the last according to Miyazaki.

3. YOU WILL NEVER BE ALONE

When you play Dark Souls 3, you may feel alone, but this is far from the case. The game will automatically connect to servers and keep you online for the duration of your game. In this way, the game will inspire a close community of like-minded players. People can work together to understand the messy environment found in the game.

4. IT IS FULL OF DESPAIR

The beauty of Dark Souls lies in its dark aspect. Despite all the success you can achieve in the game, it is almost impossible to get rid of that despair that lingers in every crevice. Fans of the series know that there is no distinct resolution in the game. No one to save and no trophies to hold up. Just a dark, evil, desperate world.

5. YOU MAY LOSE YOUR MIND

Good luck getting through the fear, difficulty and depression without losing your mind. This is the essence of the game's genius, but also its greatest source of frustration. Your best tool will be the community of people who will allow you to exchange tactics and strategies. Otherwise, you will be forced to cope in this hellish environment by becoming more and more insane.