Honestly it kinda did the opposite for me. Picked it up on sale, wandered aimlessly, gave up after I kept dying, never picked it up again. Elden ring feels like it’s meant for people who know the basic format well enough that they can do it without a guide.

Compared to later on when I tried dark souls, and the more linear nature made it way easier to pick up. It’s still not my type of game, but it was enjoyable at least.