FromSoftware's legacy of Soulsborne games began with Demon's Souls, and many elements of that original experience live on in the titles that the studio has released since. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree has recently set a high bar for future releases, but revisiting some of the more forgotten elements of its earlier game could enrich the next. While engaging combat has characterized the most thrilling boss encounters of Elden Ring, the unique mechanics of what can be one of the more technical battles in Demon's Souls show what FromSoft is capable of beyond just raw action.