Dark Souls III: The Ringed City

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 286 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 16 out of 286
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  1. shez
    Mar 28, 2017
    10
    A streaking ending for the Dark Souls saga that elevated my senses to another plane. I was constantly trying to keep my jaw from falling on the floor after encountering incredibly designed enemies (from a game-play and aesthetic perspective) and to say the least, breathtaking landscapes. Thank you From Software for ending in the best way possibile this work of art called Dark Souls.
  2. Darthtux
    Mar 29, 2017
    9
    A massive improvement to what we had in the first dlc. This is a solid and great send off for the entire dark souls series!!

    I can't say that it's my most favorite expansion for DS but it's one of my top favorites though. Pros: +Environment/Scenery (Way better than the last one) +New Weapons/Spells/Armor etc... (A lot of these I actually like and did use in the DLC) +Bosses    A massive improvement to what we had in the first dlc. This is a solid and great send off for the entire dark souls series!!

    I can't say that it's my most favorite expansion for DS but it's one of my top favorites though.
    Pros:
    +Environment/Scenery (Way better than the last one)
    +New Weapons/Spells/Armor etc... (A lot of these I actually like and did use in the DLC)
    +Bosses (Fromsoftware has done it again except for ONE of them)
    +Lore/Conclusion (Solid sendoff)
    +Enemies (Bunch of variety here and all of them are unique)

    Cons
    -Short (The Ringed City looked pretty big at first glance, wished you can see more of it in full glory)
    -----> Placement of Bosses (not expecting them to be THAT close to each other)
    +/- I still am not too fond of the linear part about DS3 but its more of a personal opinion

    Overall great DLC!!!
    Thank you Fromsoftware for DS and giving us a place to praise the sun :D
    Good luck in your future and to those who haven't gotten the DLC, this is a must buy for sure!    … Expand
  3. orrtega
    Mar 28, 2017
    10
    Сложно весело много,ничего не расстроило,негатива нету вообще,поклонникам первого соулса зайдет с лихвой,жалею лишь о том что дополнение последнее,и больше мы соулса не увидим.
  4. AbrahamLink
    Mar 28, 2017
    10
    Hands down the best Souls experience I've had, and I've played all Souls games and Bloodborne. The amount of content this DLC offers parallels The Old Hunters, and it's so freakin' awesome.
  5. uhCharge
    Mar 28, 2017
    10
    The first minutes of the expansion are really good, I enjoyed it a lot. I was all time like WTF! Does monster are so **** cool! Oh.. wait.. They're gonna kill me! And then when I kill them another monster spawned. It was insane and I'm having great times with this expansion. This is one of the best DLC I've played ever by far. The bosses are nice and the last one made me cry, just a bit heThe first minutes of the expansion are really good, I enjoyed it a lot. I was all time like WTF! Does monster are so **** cool! Oh.. wait.. They're gonna kill me! And then when I kill them another monster spawned. It was insane and I'm having great times with this expansion. This is one of the best DLC I've played ever by far. The bosses are nice and the last one made me cry, just a bit he he. So I recommend to everyone who has played the saga, guys, this is the best end for the game and I'm sure that you're going to love it.… Expand
  6. TheRavenousEye
    Mar 29, 2017
    9
    Before I start this review, one should note that Dark souls 3 is my favorite game in the Dark Souls series, including Bloodborne. The more streamlined map-layout, the smooth combat system and the life-like bosses are all part of what has been one of the best experiences in my life. Therefore, did you not like Dark souls 3 in its essence, this review might not be your cup of tea.

    The    Before I start this review, one should note that Dark souls 3 is my favorite game in the Dark Souls series, including Bloodborne. The more streamlined map-layout, the smooth combat system and the life-like bosses are all part of what has been one of the best experiences in my life. Therefore, did you not like Dark souls 3 in its essence, this review might not be your cup of tea.

    The Ringed City is no different. The bosses show likeness to other bosses from other Dark Souls games, but at least the first boss creates a unique dynamic. The final boss follows suit with most other final bosses, but has a more frantic and drunken brawl style to him than the others, making him a unique challenge as well.

    But the Ringed City is so much more than the bosses. As you venture forth into this hell-hole, you are faced with enemies which will pique your interest as to how they work and how you defeat them. You will face enemies which you will think to never overcome and at whom you¨ll scream your frustration. But as you figure out each puzzle, overcome every obstacle, the feeling that you play for, that feeling of triumph overtakes you and... Well. It's not exactly sexual but I you will probably need a change of pants.

    To cut the review short, the Ringed City is very similar in style to the Ashes of Ariandel. It pushes the player to his/her limits, dancing happily around the border of unfairness, almost laughing at the player's despair.

    But if you are a Dark souls fan and you liked the Ashes of Ariandel, The Ringed City is the place for you.

    A worthy ending to the Dark Souls series, but one cannot help but feel that one more game would not hurt the player base, seeing as Dark souls 3 was such a success. But what are you still reading this for? Get in there! That hell-hole won't clear itself buddy. Oh, and good luck.

    You're going to need it...

    EDIT: (SPOILER ALERT): There are 3 bosses in the expansion. 2 of them are incredible fights where your skill will be tested. Midir however is not fun, but a grind to get through. Nonetheless it is still a worthwhile expansion.    … Expand
  7. W33dWizard
    Mar 28, 2017
    9
    Everythibg about the DLC is great, bosses, weapons, spells but tbe lack of end game content is depressing. Now that the DS3 support is coming to an end the player base will fade away, if they implemented a PVP arena ranking system like in other multiplayer games would not only make PVP more exciting but it would give the game a longer lifespan.
  8. simplegem
    Mar 30, 2017
    7
    The environments of this dlc were designed to the usual Souls standard however the enemy design seemed hugely lacking. Many of the new enemies introduced were simply too familiar and so there was no real sense of awe upon finding them. The boss fights saved this expansion, featuring amazing soundtracks and boss animations. Overall, it was a suitable ending for the souls saga in terms ofThe environments of this dlc were designed to the usual Souls standard however the enemy design seemed hugely lacking. Many of the new enemies introduced were simply too familiar and so there was no real sense of awe upon finding them. The boss fights saved this expansion, featuring amazing soundtracks and boss animations. Overall, it was a suitable ending for the souls saga in terms of lore and appropriately epic boss fights but the exploration in between felt dry.… Expand
  9. vitalemrecords
    Apr 3, 2017
    10
    A Perfect Cap on a Perfect Game Series.
    The level design - the effects on PVP balance - the creativity of the monsters
    100/100 A+
    Great Work, From. Would love a King's Field Re-Worked from the ground up.
    Maybe included in a Demon's Souls remaster - as the 6th Tombstone.
    A Hunter Can Dream!
  10. Darthuhlenhopp
    Mar 30, 2017
    0
    This is easily the worst Dark souls dlc of any souls game. Its a annoying tedious mess. Cheap spam is the theme of the DLC. Every boss minus the first one was trash. The majority of the weapons and armor arent worth the hassle to get. Huge huge let down to supposedly end this series.
  11. TheMitherer
    Mar 28, 2017
    6
    As a stand alone game it's decent. As the final curtain for the series it's very disappointing. There is nothing new here. Three of the bosses fall under the 'seen it all before' category, even the final boss. It's very evident that From has run out of ideas and it's no great surprise there will be no more. The length of this DLC is again shocking. I managed it in 7 hours at a leisurelyAs a stand alone game it's decent. As the final curtain for the series it's very disappointing. There is nothing new here. Three of the bosses fall under the 'seen it all before' category, even the final boss. It's very evident that From has run out of ideas and it's no great surprise there will be no more. The length of this DLC is again shocking. I managed it in 7 hours at a leisurely pace. I've seen people do it in 4. There's some good gimmicky weapons and a good new covenant (whose main idea is copied from DS2) but you can still R1 spam and roll your way through most of the content. There is nothing that is remarkable about this DLC at all, and sadly the series has gone out with a whimper.… Expand
  12. Windolicker
    Apr 21, 2020
    10
    Loved it. The lore around all of this makes it a masterpiece in my opinion. Finding an eternally slumbering princess who is protected by a dragon in the lost city of the pygmies.....and once you find her....Wow!
  13. Konrak
    Jul 10, 2017
    8
    Amazing end to such a series. I would've given this a 9 if it weren't for the "hidden boss" and how unfair he is. Other than that, everything else is fun challenging and is definitely worth playing.
  14. frederik1478
    Aug 5, 2022
    9
    Probably one of the best dlc I've played It's amazing the way you see the world is being scraped against each other and will be turned into dust before your eyes is amazing and when you get down under the city and see how man's first kingdom looks. and wonderfully boss fight
  15. Pontiffwonder
    Jun 30, 2017
    10
    The best dlc ever for the best saga in gaming. ultimate masterpiece.the level design is perfect. The bossfight are epic and balanced. And the final part is the best thing i ever see in a videogame.
  16. Bullzz
    Apr 29, 2017
    8
    Der bessere DLC von Beiden. Hatte mehr das Dark Souls Feeling und der Schwierigkeitsgrad war für mich als Tank build auch etwas höher... mehr Bosse, mehr Maps ... und wieder ein paar dieser bekannten Abkürzungen die DS zu DS macht.

    Und was mich als Dark souls 1 Fan am meisten stört ... ich mag kein Porten ... diese Seuche hat seit DS 2 sich eingebürgert. Das heisst aber nicht das ich    Der bessere DLC von Beiden. Hatte mehr das Dark Souls Feeling und der Schwierigkeitsgrad war für mich als Tank build auch etwas höher... mehr Bosse, mehr Maps ... und wieder ein paar dieser bekannten Abkürzungen die DS zu DS macht.

    Und was mich als Dark souls 1 Fan am meisten stört ... ich mag kein Porten ... diese Seuche hat seit DS 2 sich eingebürgert. Das heisst aber nicht das ich es gut heißen muss. Eine richtige rießige zusammenhängende Welt wie in DS1 wäre wünschenswert für das Nachfolgespiel von FromSoftware    … Expand
  17. PappyBakesCakes
    Jan 17, 2018
    9
    While Artorius is my favorite Dark Souls boss, this is my favorite Dark Souls DLC by far. To me it felt like a love letter to the fans. It developed the world towards fringe ideas best left forgotten and lead the character through an adventurer's journey facing epic bosses and uncovering how the unification and corruption of the world has changed everything. Fromsoftwares portrayal ofWhile Artorius is my favorite Dark Souls boss, this is my favorite Dark Souls DLC by far. To me it felt like a love letter to the fans. It developed the world towards fringe ideas best left forgotten and lead the character through an adventurer's journey facing epic bosses and uncovering how the unification and corruption of the world has changed everything. Fromsoftwares portrayal of scale is my favorite part and I can agree with others that some enemies may be a bit unoriginal I believe the bosses were all great. (save the pvp one...) New weapons and armor are super interesting and the story telling is great as well. It has a lot of throwbacks to older games but nothing too major that newer fans will feel left out. Definite recommend although if you want the whole story the first DLC may be necessary, albeit short and unsatisfying.… Expand
  18. Miguel1300
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    Definitely one of the best DLC's that FromSoftware has ever made. The bosses are amazing, the new weapons are very creative and the level design is better than anything in the main game..
  19. nurfedx
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    One of the best Games known to mankind.
    From Software is a safe heaven for the Gaming community.
    Especially in times where big Developers dissapiont us with theyr fraudulent intent.
    Praise the sun!
  20. kimi1775
    Nov 9, 2020
    9
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  21. Game0fLife
    Aug 4, 2021
    6
    Oh, +3 rings? How **** creative, they should be included in the based new game++ in the first place. Ironically, it's even much easier to get +3 rings than +2 rings. It's just lazy and greedy to slap them into the DLC that buy separately. You could at least introduce us to some new ring, but nope, you unoriginal bastard.

    However, one big plus is that playing as a Boss is super fun (for    Oh, +3 rings? How **** creative, they should be included in the based new game++ in the first place. Ironically, it's even much easier to get +3 rings than +2 rings. It's just lazy and greedy to slap them into the DLC that buy separately. You could at least introduce us to some new ring, but nope, you unoriginal bastard.

    However, one big plus is that playing as a Boss is super fun (for both sides) if you wait long enough to luckily pair with someone that is.    … Expand
  22. Yukhta
    Jun 8, 2022
    10
    One of the best game DLC i ever played. A well done ending to Dark Souls franchise.
  23. george_bondo
    Jul 24, 2022
    8
    i love this game its just sit into my heart with this music characters and atmosphere
  24. ManHoof
    Jul 29, 2023
    9
    Great DLC that complements the main game well. It has the best bosses in this part.

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#44 Best PC Game of 2017
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#97 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017
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#53 Most Shared PC Game of 2017

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82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 22
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  1. GameCritics
    Jun 27, 2017
    75
    While it’s serviceable enough in a mechanical sense, The Ringed City fails to deliver the closure that is built up to throughout both pieces of Dark Souls 3 DLC. There are numerous lore points during play that are ostensibly A Big Deal, but they all fizzle out by the end. After spending more than 400 hours with the series, it was deeply disappointing to me to see so many promising notes capped with such a meager payoff.
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  2. Games.cz
    Apr 27, 2017
    90
    A great content add-on that takes the best of the basic game and the previous games and adds great new features. The Ringed City excels in design, atmosphere, gameplay, boss fights. In fact, almost in everything that it offers.
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  3. App Trigger
    Apr 21, 2017
    90
    Whereas most DLC works as a throw-in gameplay experience that complements the main game, Dark Souls 3: The Ringed City places itself in the role of an unforgettable farewell. Whether you enjoy the haunting vistas, the myriad of new combat encounters, the expansion of the weapon, armor and items catalog or the fond memories of the series at large culminating into a fitting conclusion, it’s hard not to argue that Miyazaki’s level of excellence has persisted throughout the series.
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