There is more to ds3 than homages. Feels almost passive-aggressive. I could write more for each

Demons souls:

Non-traditional level design and thinking out of the box bosses. Most creative game in the series.

Dark souls 1:

Incredible Dark Fantasy atmosphere with themselves or depression and what humanity is about. Incredible world design/lore and art style.

Dark souls 2:

Big levels with open areas. Always new areas. Big weapon choice that matters to gameplay. Magic is the most fun here.

Dark souls 3:

More action-focuse on souls game that has the best boss quality in any Fromsoftware game. Responsive controls for a variety of weapons

Bloodborne:

Amazing atmosphere and unique weapons designs. The best Worldbuilding in any Fromsoftware game with detailed description of the world.

Elden Ring:

Open world that has true freedom and weapon choices are more personal and matter more thanks to the open world