Dark Souls III

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  1. The_Ommadawn
    Apr 12, 2016
    10
    I own all the souls games and I'm rubbish at them. I play games with a casual mentality so this type of game actually makes me uneasy. The big pull is the design and combat that only a Souls game offers. DS3 for me has been the easiest to get into because of it's speed. The previous titles chugged alone whereas this one is full steam from the start. It's also hard (as it should be)I own all the souls games and I'm rubbish at them. I play games with a casual mentality so this type of game actually makes me uneasy. The big pull is the design and combat that only a Souls game offers. DS3 for me has been the easiest to get into because of it's speed. The previous titles chugged alone whereas this one is full steam from the start. It's also hard (as it should be) and I'm enjoying the challenge. I hope you enjoy it too.… Expand
  2. MityaJ
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    Yes, it is not such a phenomenon as the first one, and, seriously, it can't stand to that masterpiece.
    But still this game just absorbed everything great about Demon Souls, Dark Souls 1&2, Bloodbourne and there is nothing wrong with it, because it's a quintessence of Hidetaka Miyazaki's ingenious creativity.
    The stortelling, characters, foes, gameplay, f*cking legendary atmosphere...    Yes, it is not such a phenomenon as the first one, and, seriously, it can't stand to that masterpiece.
    But still this game just absorbed everything great about Demon Souls, Dark Souls 1&2, Bloodbourne and there is nothing wrong with it, because it's a quintessence of Hidetaka Miyazaki's ingenious creativity.
    The stortelling, characters, foes, gameplay, f*cking legendary atmosphere... Thanks, Hidetaka. I'm sorry that this is the end of those game series. Looking forward for your future creations.    … Expand
  3. mixxalot
    Jun 21, 2017
    10
    Truly epic. Next to Demon Souls, the best game in the series. Amazing level design, fast intense combat and gameplay, great music. Fabulous game. It is of course a painful difficult brutal game like all past soulsgames but that is to be expected. You can use the cheat engine to make it possible to finish it. Love the touches from Bloodborne more fast combat versus past games.
  4. Musa3486
    May 14, 2016
    10
    Best game in the souls series. My top 5 game of all time.............................................................................................................
  5. Jdankens
    May 16, 2016
    10
    Beautiful game, people get very caught up in details. The craft put into this game puts other developers to shame.

    Probably best OST in a game ever also.
  6. Kamzor
    May 19, 2016
    10
    I didn't played Demon Souls / Dark Souls 1-2 / Bloodborne but I wanted to give a try to From Software and their games. I found myself really surprised because I really love this game. I got a bit bored by almost all recent games but I can't stop playing this one. In my opinion, it's one of the best game ever. Great job!
  7. rjthakid
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    Dark Souls 3 is going to be a Game Of The Year contender for sure. The level design is fantastic, the bosses are difficult yet rewarding, there are various builds that are viable if crafted properly (dex, strength, int, faith, hybrids) and the lore is fantastic. PvP is also quite deep and co-op is a blast. In short, DS3 is an amazing game.

    I loved Demon's Souls and Bloodborne but    Dark Souls 3 is going to be a Game Of The Year contender for sure. The level design is fantastic, the bosses are difficult yet rewarding, there are various builds that are viable if crafted properly (dex, strength, int, faith, hybrids) and the lore is fantastic. PvP is also quite deep and co-op is a blast. In short, DS3 is an amazing game.

    I loved Demon's Souls and Bloodborne but never got into Dark Souls 1. I don't know why. I passed on DS2 when I heard it wasn't as good as the first. But DS3? Amazing. I finished one playthrough and immediately began my second and I'm still loving it.    … Expand
  8. AlexeyMer
    Apr 18, 2016
    10
    Just the same game as previous ones. 0 new content. Just grind and farm :) So boring game. Souls fans, are you really like it? That **** is a way worse than call of duty. Just a new game every year.
  9. IsaacSlade
    Apr 12, 2016
    10
    To put it simply, Dark Souls III is a phenomenal game. Not a perfect one, despite what me giving it a ten may say. If I were to give it a more accurate score, I'd personally give it a 9.4. It brings back a lot of elements from the first Dark Souls, and the level designs really do feel like I'm in a different version of Lordran. Whenever I see the sweeping castles in the distance, I can'tTo put it simply, Dark Souls III is a phenomenal game. Not a perfect one, despite what me giving it a ten may say. If I were to give it a more accurate score, I'd personally give it a 9.4. It brings back a lot of elements from the first Dark Souls, and the level designs really do feel like I'm in a different version of Lordran. Whenever I see the sweeping castles in the distance, I can't help but be reminded of Anor Londo. And traversing the High Wall of Lothric just feels so much like traversing the high ledges of Undead Parish, it's just...nostalgic and refreshing at the same time. Even the cliffs in the Cemetery of Ash up to Firelink Shrine remind me of the cliffs surrounding the original Firelink Shrine, as well as the graveyard surrounding The Catacombs. It truly is like a love letter to the series, as well as to the fans who have been with the series since the start.

    Moving on to the gameplay aspects, combat is much faster now (you can thank Bloodborne for that), and there's a new element to it that has been added, in the form of Weapon Arts (I think that's what they're called). These function as special techniques that change based on the weapon you happen to be using, and deal high damage at the cost of a new uh...I'm not really sure what to call it, but it functions similarly to health (you even get a unique Estus Flask to refill it). I don't know the actual name, but it's referred to as FP, and a little is drained every time you use a Weapon Art. There's also a 'Cinder Mode' where you have double health and I believe increased strength until death. You can achieve this by either killing a boss, or using a consumable item known as an Ember.

    And all those pesky annoyances about Hollowing, such as losing some of your max health, as well as now looking like a zombie, are gone. When you die, you just lose all of your Souls and are sent back to the last bonfire. No Health loss, no green skin, none of that. If I'm not mistaken, death functions similarly to Bloodborne in that aspect. I have yet to find out how dying affects PVP and Summoning, however, so unfortunately I can't speak on that.

    I will close with a slight warning. The PC version has occasional framerate dips. Fortunately, at least for me, they didn't interrupt play too much, and I was still plenty able to enjoy my time with the game despite these dips.

    All in all, I absolutely love this game. It's fantastic, it really, really is.    … Expand
  10. idohaker
    Apr 15, 2016
    10
    dark souls 3 is freaking annoying, but fun annoying. while you continue through this game you will fill the anger of dying!!!! and then dying again, and then dying again; until they will put you in an asylum because you cant stand defeat. i do need to point that i have never played a souls game before simply because i didnt have the willpower or patience to do so. but lately i have beendark souls 3 is freaking annoying, but fun annoying. while you continue through this game you will fill the anger of dying!!!! and then dying again, and then dying again; until they will put you in an asylum because you cant stand defeat. i do need to point that i have never played a souls game before simply because i didnt have the willpower or patience to do so. but lately i have been more entertained and interested in games that respect my intelligence and dont make it easy for me. and dark souls is just that, for a new player this game is exactly what i have been told about souls game. its hard, frustrating but eventually rewarding. the gameplay is phenomenal, sometimes in fight you really need to think what to do in order that it will not be you 25th death already. there are some times when it becomes slash & hack, and that i dont like; but mostly the game makes you strategize how to get out of every castle, room, or whatever situation you got yourself in. the graphics are pretty good, altough not amazing, and the sound is quite the same. if you are a new player that has never played a souls game, and you want a game that requires a little more patience and strategizing then other games, then this is the one. 10/10 freaking awesome!!!!… Expand
  11. Bonovox
    Apr 12, 2016
    10
    Updated review.

    FIx your GODDAMN game before releasing it to the public.

    7 hours into the game i cant play anymore. Go near ANY bonfire, game crashes for no reason.

    FIX THE DAMN GAME.
  12. Windolicker
    Apr 21, 2020
    10
    A true masterpiece, bolstered by the magical method of storytelling through the environment and items.
  13. motownmonster
    Apr 13, 2016
    10
    Great game. Just another From Software game but that's what I wanted. Visuals look great, online play is improved, and environments are more beautiful than ever. Lots of minor tweaks from DS2 to 3 but most are intuitive and none are obtrusive. I played this a few hours before midnight of the release and even then I had no issues running the game. There are still minor bugs in the onlineGreat game. Just another From Software game but that's what I wanted. Visuals look great, online play is improved, and environments are more beautiful than ever. Lots of minor tweaks from DS2 to 3 but most are intuitive and none are obtrusive. I played this a few hours before midnight of the release and even then I had no issues running the game. There are still minor bugs in the online play that make connections difficult to establish but once made it works fine. Some people are complaining about framerate issues and crashing but I have experienced neither. 10/10 because it was exactly what I wanted DS3 to be.… Expand
  14. BrainStain
    Apr 16, 2016
    10
    As an avid Demon's souls and Dark souls fan, I was apprehensive about this one after the dumbed down Dark souls 2. They really delivered on this one. Level design is great, nice and tight, like Demon's souls with excellent enemy design and placement. The atmosphere is great and the sound design is well executed. Yes, this game is difficult, but that is part of the attraction. Difficult butAs an avid Demon's souls and Dark souls fan, I was apprehensive about this one after the dumbed down Dark souls 2. They really delivered on this one. Level design is great, nice and tight, like Demon's souls with excellent enemy design and placement. The atmosphere is great and the sound design is well executed. Yes, this game is difficult, but that is part of the attraction. Difficult but fair, try to play in a hurry and the chances are that you will kick the bucket very soon. This game is for observant and careful players that have PATIENCE.

    I haven't had any crash issues at all, hence the 10/10. The frame rate can drop when transitioning from one zone to another sometimes, but this didn't dampen my mood, as the drops never lasted too long.

    The multiplayer summoning/invading times are very fast. Lots of fun or despair to be had in multiplayer!

    As this game has been made with love and attention, I have nothing but praise for the developing team and of course the return of Hidetaka Miyazaki as the director. His input has obviously helped this game to be more fluid and coherent than the unfortunate Dark souls 2.

    Finally, don't buy this game if you like everything handed to you on a plate and spoon-fed. If you are not patient or want an easy mode, look for a different title to play.

    I haven't had any crash issues at all    … Expand
  15. Diepferd
    Apr 12, 2016
    10
    Great game, running smoothly with i5, 770 GTX on med quality only 1-2 crashes in the beginning.
    Very clean, 60 fps most of the time.

    And now to the game it self if that is even important? =.0

    Hard, challenging, fantastic atmosphere, everything one would expect from a Dark Souls game really.
  16. PeregrineOmega
    Apr 17, 2016
    10
    It might just be THE definitive Souls game. A true return to what made the series great in the first place: the level design. It's not to say, however, they haven't also touched upon other aspects. The combat feels more refined, with both character and npc animations looking as smooth as ever.

    The haunting gothic atmosphere returns again to chill us with the deathless laughter that had    It might just be THE definitive Souls game. A true return to what made the series great in the first place: the level design. It's not to say, however, they haven't also touched upon other aspects. The combat feels more refined, with both character and npc animations looking as smooth as ever.

    The haunting gothic atmosphere returns again to chill us with the deathless laughter that had us replaying the original over and over... and this one is no different. If you already love the Souls series, there's nothing to stop you from loving Dark Souls III.

    It's a shame there are those here just to complain about day one blues. Game works perfect for me. Have yet to experience a single crash, with streaming on, and through SteamLink. Some people may just need to learn to either a) wait for the day 1 or 2 patch that always happens or b) clear some hard drive space from all that porn.    … Expand
  17. ADHGO
    Jul 9, 2016
    10
    solid game, interesting, with fantastic graphics, realistic Souls atmosphere that makes you feel inside the game, in spite that field of view little bit narrow
    variaty of characters and Bosses is amazinig, it is difficult game but many gamers like that
  18. Dyarkulus
    Jun 8, 2022
    10
    UPDATE: Changed to 10 because I sold my UW and all problems disappeared :'D

    I have to give this rating to this game mainly because of one reason: The port is horrible. No 21:9 support, which is unacceptable due to the best and most expensive gaming monitors being ultra-widescreen. Locked 60 fps, also unacceptable, all monitors nowadays have higher refresh rates. And, even worse than    UPDATE: Changed to 10 because I sold my UW and all problems disappeared :'D

    I have to give this rating to this game mainly because of one reason:

    The port is horrible. No 21:9 support, which is unacceptable due to the best and most expensive gaming monitors being ultra-widescreen. Locked 60 fps, also unacceptable, all monitors nowadays have higher refresh rates. And, even worse than this, is the constant frame drops and micro stutters. And I have a gtx 1080/i7 6700k... Resuming, this game is for consoles and a waste of high end gaming PC's resources.    … Expand
  19. mattythoburn
    Apr 15, 2016
    10
    Why does the PC user score have so many zeroes? I have had no issues with exception to the odd framerate drop here and there, same as my xbox version this game is the definitive souls experience, and in many ways is as good as, if not better than dark souls 1. Take my word for it if not the critics. This does not deserve 0s. Its a 9.7 for me, minus .3 for framerate issues. But consideringWhy does the PC user score have so many zeroes? I have had no issues with exception to the odd framerate drop here and there, same as my xbox version this game is the definitive souls experience, and in many ways is as good as, if not better than dark souls 1. Take my word for it if not the critics. This does not deserve 0s. Its a 9.7 for me, minus .3 for framerate issues. But considering metacritic doesnt dea in .0s ill round quite happily to a 10.… Expand
  20. joanjett
    Apr 14, 2016
    10
    Got about 25 game time hrs in so far and i must say i am
    having fun! But others are having some problems on the pc.
    Just look at the steam forums. My guess is it depends on the type of toaster you are using{my toaster has not had any problems thank god lol} and it's not a high end pc so....again not sure what to say about that{you may want to hold off till they get it fix} I'm giving    Got about 25 game time hrs in so far and i must say i am
    having fun! But others are having some problems on the pc.
    Just look at the steam forums. My guess is it depends on the
    type of toaster you are using{my toaster has not had any problems thank god lol}
    and it's not a high end pc so....again not sure what to say about that{you may want to hold off till they get it fix} I'm giving this a 10 only because of the trolls but i would say 8.5 to 9 seems right. Also they change
    some things with casters i'm not happy with and hope they fix it{casting speed is a joke right now...way to slow for the fast mobs} but again i'm having a blast and love the graphics in this game.    … Expand
  21. Zoeth
    Apr 21, 2017
    10
    Phenomenal game. I constantly stop the very constant and frantic combat to take in the scenery which speaks to the detail of the game. This is one of those games I actually don't regret pre-ordering and almost DO regret not getting the season pass. 10/10 any day. A lot of the bad reviews are scrubs who couldn't get past dancer or nameless. They claim all you do is roll and hit....wellPhenomenal game. I constantly stop the very constant and frantic combat to take in the scenery which speaks to the detail of the game. This is one of those games I actually don't regret pre-ordering and almost DO regret not getting the season pass. 10/10 any day. A lot of the bad reviews are scrubs who couldn't get past dancer or nameless. They claim all you do is roll and hit....well there is your problem morons, they never bothered learning parry timings, weapon arts, stagger mechanics, backstabs etc. This game separates the wheat from the chaff.… Expand
  22. Deeds
    Apr 13, 2016
    10
    Keep in mind: I am playing DS3 on a powerful PC with an Xbox one controller

    Very few games evoke such pure feelings of terror, suspense, and awe like Dark souls 3 does. From the first moments, all the way to the last, I was completely immersed in the beautifully horrifying world of Lothric. Everyone knows already that difficulty is a core part of the Dark Souls Franchise, and that is no    Keep in mind: I am playing DS3 on a powerful PC with an Xbox one controller

    Very few games evoke such pure feelings of terror, suspense, and awe like Dark souls 3 does. From the first moments, all the way to the last, I was completely immersed in the beautifully horrifying world of Lothric. Everyone knows already that difficulty is a core part of the Dark Souls Franchise, and that is no different with this entry. DS3's earlier portions are fairly accessible, and they do a great job of introducing players to the general feeling of the game. However, the difficulty ramps up a few hours in, and it will surely lead to some broken controllers and rage quits for some. Visually the game is stunning. Not only does DS3 look good from a purely graphical standpoint, but the environments are so well crafted that Lothric feels like a real place torn right out of a nightmare. The art direction also sets up a great story, but be warned, Dark souls doesn't tell you your typical story. Most of the story is told through vague conversations, item descriptions, and the world itself. You can go through the whole game with no idea what's going on, but players that want to explore and discover are greatly rewarded. The combat this time around has seen some welcomed changes. Animations are smoother, strikes and slashes are heavier, and the movement has never been more fluid. The pace of combat is also faster. I was originally concerned with the speed increase because I typically play a heavy build character. Thankfully, the faster gameplay didn't take away from my heavy build, and I still felt like a tank. My one complaint with the game is that I felt some recycled attack patterns from some bosses and enemies that made the game a little more forgiving for my up close and personal build. Dark Souls 3 is an incredible experience that absolutely shouldn't be missed by anyone willing to put forth the effort that this game demands and deserves.

    (I understand that some people are having technical issues with this game, but during my time with DS3 the only technical issue I encountered was an occasional frame stutter after interacting with the messages left by other players. The game ran beautifully at 60+ frames, and the load times were good as well.)    … Expand
  23. camptownrangers
    May 11, 2016
    10
    I didn't even think it was possible for a Souls game to be any better than Bloodborne, but here I am. From the beginning it only ever gets better, with some of the series' most climactic and amazing bosses.
  24. tempo_ykt
    May 25, 2016
    10
    Dark Souls III - is a masterpiece. The game brings the thrill of the gameplay, the story, the characters, the world. This game punishes for every imprudent action that you're making, this game makes you do the same thing after each your death, and sometimes you have to start the game from the beginning just because you failed the quest. But when you overcome all the tests that you justDark Souls III - is a masterpiece. The game brings the thrill of the gameplay, the story, the characters, the world. This game punishes for every imprudent action that you're making, this game makes you do the same thing after each your death, and sometimes you have to start the game from the beginning just because you failed the quest. But when you overcome all the tests that you just settle, you feel an incredible sense of satisfaction. This game makes me happy. Thank you Dark Souls.… Expand
  25. Monochr0m3
    May 12, 2016
    10
    The definitive Souls experience, this game is almost a perfect example of a Dark Souls game done right.
    Pros:
    - Immersive atmosphere - Amazing art direction - Best soundtrack in Souls series - Unique enemy design - Combat fluidity Cons: - Combat balancing, especially in PVP (straight swords everywhere) - Poise not working at all - A bit short compared to other Souls game (hope    The definitive Souls experience, this game is almost a perfect example of a Dark Souls game done right.
    Pros:
    - Immersive atmosphere
    - Amazing art direction
    - Best soundtrack in Souls series
    - Unique enemy design
    - Combat fluidity

    Cons:
    - Combat balancing, especially in PVP (straight swords everywhere)
    - Poise not working at all
    - A bit short compared to other Souls game (hope the DLC make up for it)
    - Teleporting between bonfires unlocked early on, reducing sense of immersion between levels
    - No hard mode/power stancing
    - More linear compared to Dark Souls 1    … Expand
  26. TwistedBengal90
    Apr 15, 2016
    10
    They need to have a Dark Souls 3 bundle with 5 additional controllers. This game "somehow" breaks controllers.

    Dark Souls 3 - 10/10

    Xbox 360 controller Durability - 0/10

    Now I'll be getting back to sweeping up the remains of my controller.
  27. ntiaga
    Apr 12, 2016
    10
    Several hours @ max settings, 1440p with basically perfect performance. Full button remapping options, even on controller. It's also a Dark Souls game.

    Praise the Sun!!
  28. Penfore
    Aug 14, 2016
    10
    Dear Dark Souls 3 Haters…

    You. Yes, you! The one screaming, "There is no poise!" and "They rehashed all the assets from the prior games!" and other slurs I dare not mention. Tread lightly. You are one. We are hundreds, thousands. Millions. You aren't just IN the minority; you ARE the minority. I don't feel awkward or anxious playing Dark Souls 3 around others, and your words    Dear Dark Souls 3 Haters…

    You. Yes, you!
    The one screaming, "There is no poise!" and "They rehashed all the assets from the prior games!" and other slurs I dare not mention.

    Tread lightly.

    You are one. We are hundreds, thousands. Millions. You aren't just IN the minority; you ARE the minority.

    I don't feel awkward or anxious playing Dark Souls 3 around others, and your words don't affect me. Many others, however, are coming out of their shells for the first time in their lives. This is the first time many are enjoying the beautiful world that has been created for us - and it IS beautiful. Incredibly so. DON'T ruin this for them.

    We Dark Souls 3 fans may have our differences, but we will not hesitate to come to the aid of our fellow undead, especially against someone who so virulently slurs that which has brought us all together.
    Don't take this the wrong way. I don't hate you. I don't fear you.

    I pity you.

    I'm sorry that you feel this way towards us. I'm sorry that Dark Souls 3 is such a bane to your existence. And I'm sorry that you are missing out on such a wonderful experience. Mostly, though, I'm sorry that you feel the need to go around and publicly chastise and berate others. I'm sorry that, to ensure your own validity, you need to make others feel invalid. I'm sorry that your self-worth is so infinitesimally miniscule that you have to make others feel less-than-human, at least in your own denatured mind, just to feel whole. I am truly sorry that day-in and day-out you have to put up with your worthless, meaningless, Shakespearean tragedy of a life.
    I ask you politely to cease your unnecessary cries for attention, and instead invite you to join our ranks. Uninstall Call of Duty, start up Dark Souls 3, and breathe in the splendour and the amazement of the interwoven levels, and then, maybe, just maybe, you'll see what you've been so hopelessly searching for this whole time.    … Expand
  29. Amsheagar
    Feb 3, 2022
    10
    Dark souls 3 is fascinating game. The graphics is incredible. The fight system is still very good. The monsters and the bosses are iconic and cool. I recommend every souls-like fan. It is must play game.
  30. evanMP
    Apr 13, 2016
    10
    Fantastic game, the gameplay, the boss fights, and the exploration!. This game deserves to be praised for being the epic culmination we were all waiting for.
  31. Dreizehn
    May 6, 2016
    10
    I am not a tradicional gamer of the Souls series, since I started this passion back with BLOODBORNE. I can't compare to the orignal games (and you shouldn't, anyway) but this is a EXCELLENT game in every single aspect: The gameplay is just perfect, challenging of course, but the game gives you all the tools to succeed (the game WANTS you to succeed!); beautiful, with an amazing lore (forI am not a tradicional gamer of the Souls series, since I started this passion back with BLOODBORNE. I can't compare to the orignal games (and you shouldn't, anyway) but this is a EXCELLENT game in every single aspect: The gameplay is just perfect, challenging of course, but the game gives you all the tools to succeed (the game WANTS you to succeed!); beautiful, with an amazing lore (for you to discover, since nothing will be given to you easily, you must search for it and deserve it); graphically beautiful, great as multiplayer... Instantly GOTY and cult game.… Expand
  32. LordNord
    May 17, 2016
    10
    Awesome game! Little bit easy but the game has a very good dark atmosphere. Good maps and the creatures all are very intresting and good ones. This year the best game in pc so far. I love it.
  33. Svoby42
    Mar 31, 2017
    10
    Best game in the series. Absolutely beating first game by level design and by difficulty of bosses. I rather wont talk about Dark Souls II. Game is a totally masterpiece. From music to atmosphere - perfect. I have enjoyed this masterpiece more than second and first game combined.
  34. Tenno1
    Apr 12, 2016
    10
    Dark souls 3 is the sequel the franchise deserved. Amazing boss designs,level design, and of course the new weapons arts. I Personally felt this was the toughest of the series so far, with intelligent enemies that try to avoid back stabs , and pretty good enemy placements.
    The Pc port is kinda laggy,but doesn't take away from the experience so far.
  35. smw119
    Apr 19, 2016
    10
    Now that time has taken the novelty out of the souls games, my concern was that the dark souls series had just become a soulless cash in (pun intended). What reason do we have to return to this world we've so devoutly conquered time and time again? How can I feel the same dread if things start seeming more and more familiar? One of the things about dark souls 1 that kept me so tense for soNow that time has taken the novelty out of the souls games, my concern was that the dark souls series had just become a soulless cash in (pun intended). What reason do we have to return to this world we've so devoutly conquered time and time again? How can I feel the same dread if things start seeming more and more familiar? One of the things about dark souls 1 that kept me so tense for so long was the fear of the unknown just around the corner. As a fan of the spiritual counterpart Bloodborne I had even more experience with the series that most. So what could Dark Souls 3 do that the other games hadn't? Only playing the game and experiencing it first hand would answer that.
    Now that I've experienced the game I realize what DS3 could do. Dark Souls 3 takes the best features and aspects of all it's predecessors, with a few nods to the devious demons souls, and combines them to provide a new experience. Taking the slow, methodical Dark Souls formula and injecting it with the animalistic brutality of Bloodborne, at first glance, would seem to diminish the strengths of each. But in practice what this does is take the situation where you and an enemy circle one another endlessly waiting for one to strike first and turns into an electric encounter where both combatants counter shields with kicks or lay into one another with the full extent of their stamina gauge etc. Every strategy and stance one can employ has a weakness or a counter that keeps the tension intact while speeding up the pace of encounters dramatically. Combine that with a sinister and clever AI and the results are your opponents in DS3. Every enemy demands you to take it seriously at knife-point no matter how small or under leveled they may be, which is what this series does better than any other. Having played both Bloodborne and Dark Souls for so long, I thought this game would be a familiar romp when, in reality, each enemy is cleverly reworked to force me to relearn what I spent so long learning in all the previous games. Every dominant strategy I settled into now has a glaring weakness that forced me to adapt further and try new strategies I was never comfortable trying before. This experimentation adds a lot of diversity to the game as it progresses and keeps things fresh and challenging even if you settle on a favorite weapon for an extended period of time.
    Taking this system and dropping it into a dark, medieval horror setting with beautifully rendered areas and very clever level designs and one can start to see what this game is about. How this game is able to keep it's focus clear and intentional all the way through is a great achievement by the development team. Nothing here feels like filler. Every area you will visit has a prevailing theme and each area is unique and different.Granted there are a lot of areas that may seem familiar due to their reference to previous areas, they are still well crafted and have their own intricacies.
    Being on the PC my experience has been, knowing what other's have experienced, a fortunate one. I have experienced no issues, no crashes, low load times, no bugs and no frame rate drops during my time in this game which places me firmly in a lucky minority. I can say, when this game works as intended it's a masterfully crafted experience. I imagine that issues which currently plague the game for some will be patched in the coming months. Can't recommend it more if you're a fan of souls games. If you're new, know that this game will get you up to speed fast and is the most accessible of the bunch, as hard as that may seem at first.
    Dark Souls has always been an experience that tears you down and builds you up twice as high. It's a tremendous experience that empowers the person who plays it patiently and diligently. Everything can be conquered, the game is still fair, but one must earn the right to move on to more exotic and daunting areas and face down more hellish nightmares.
    Dark Souls 3 is the sequel this series deserves and may be the finale that does the series justice, if the rumors of this being the last game of this nature can be believed. If your PC can handle the program well and it works as it was intended, this is an unmissable experience for anyone who likes any of FromSoftware's hellish journeys. As a fan of the series, I will be very impressed if any game dethrones this as my game of the year for 2016.    … Expand
  36. kimy02
    Jun 10, 2016
    10
    I've never played a dark souls game, this was my first one. Wow, i can't describe it. It is such an amazing game, the gameplay, the story... Definitely GOTY for me.
  37. Darkwasp
    Apr 22, 2016
    10
    This is my current "Best game I ever played". It has everything that AAA game should have: astonishing visuals (though technically graphics aren't the best, but design itself is stunning), beautiful music, sound and voice acting (some Firekeeper lines in the later game literally gave me chills), atmosphere that's pouring from the screen, unique gameplay and of course a s**tload ofThis is my current "Best game I ever played". It has everything that AAA game should have: astonishing visuals (though technically graphics aren't the best, but design itself is stunning), beautiful music, sound and voice acting (some Firekeeper lines in the later game literally gave me chills), atmosphere that's pouring from the screen, unique gameplay and of course a s**tload of developer's talent in between. Really, this is how modern $60 game should be made, it's definitely not a total waste of money like some recent titles (you all know what I'm talking about). Famous difficulty is still in place, and as before, it's serves it's purpose, which is not to frustrate people, but punish them for repeating mistakes and gave them deeper experience.
    Level design is the best I've seen in many years, these levels are gorgeous. They are big, complex, diverse and again, just beautiful. Dark Souls visuals are the thing in itself, really. Exploration is essential part of this game, and if you are not exploring these level, you're missing a lot of fun.
    But for me, personally, the most exciting thing in this game is it's lore. As usual, there are very few cut scenes and very short and sometimes confusing dialogues, but a lot of new item descriptions and little details in the game environment that reveal this world's story bit by bit. If you really into books or story-rich films/TV shows, don't miss this game, you'll never regret it.
    Overall, it's the best completion of Dark Souls series that one could possibly imagine, and I'm grateful to devs for that.
    P.S. I haven't experienced technical problems except for minor image stuttering, somehow all the problems people mention in their negative reviews passed. Also note for those who, like me, don't like gamepads and planning to play from kb+m controls - they are okay (-ish). Game was designed for gamepad, we can't do anything about it, but at least it's not that much pain as before, standard controls are acceptable, and you can of course remap things, but it's not much help.    … Expand
  38. CheteKun
    May 14, 2016
    10
    This is my first coment and it is especially for this game, i love it and i recomend it. This is my first darks souls and i would like have played the others before.
  39. Gangstawillie
    Apr 15, 2016
    10
    Absolutely phenomenal game. All of the negative reviews state the game crashes.I have played 9 hours so far and not a single crash.GTX 970 and 4690k here and playing with f310 gamepad.Constant 60 frames with some dips due optimization.But its overall and excellent game and coulnt rate any lower thank 95/100.Will post a detailed review once completed.
  40. JasonCuller
    May 27, 2016
    10
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  41. 345Y
    May 26, 2016
    10
    This is IT. It is for me the best and perfect game i've ever played. I dont remeber any game i was so addicted to. The feeling, when you finally kill a boss is overwhelming and all in all it gives you as a gamer the feeling to have something achieved. Furthermore I love the graphics that gives the game a true creepy feeling that corresponds perfect with the atmosphere and the gamestyle.This is IT. It is for me the best and perfect game i've ever played. I dont remeber any game i was so addicted to. The feeling, when you finally kill a boss is overwhelming and all in all it gives you as a gamer the feeling to have something achieved. Furthermore I love the graphics that gives the game a true creepy feeling that corresponds perfect with the atmosphere and the gamestyle. Your heartbeat goes like 220 when you meet a boss for the first time and your whole body is shaking when the boss falls down.
    I dont know how to say in others words but: I love Dark Souls III and ive never experienced something comparable. Finally games evolve in the right direction and casualty is no more the state of art.    … Expand
  42. cookthesauce
    May 24, 2016
    10
    This game is terrible. It crashed after I punched my computer. 0/10, big boys gotta eat (estus soup). Praise the sun and what not. Git gud kids.
  43. Nacho_Sanchez
    May 16, 2016
    10
    This game is totally what you expect from a souls series. I´ve played the game twice now and it doesnt stop improving. The multiplayer has been fixed and now you can invade or help other players, eventhough there are some covenants which doesnt work at all such as the blue sentinels. Soul memory has been adjust so you can play with a friend without worrying about it. Bosses are theThis game is totally what you expect from a souls series. I´ve played the game twice now and it doesnt stop improving. The multiplayer has been fixed and now you can invade or help other players, eventhough there are some covenants which doesnt work at all such as the blue sentinels. Soul memory has been adjust so you can play with a friend without worrying about it. Bosses are the abosolute best of the game all of the promise to phases some more difficult than other but none of them are similiar in any possible way. There are constants cameos to the souls series as you can obtain any armour from the series. The bloodborne touch has refreshed the series and knew mechanics have been introduce making possible you crazy builds, heavy builds still remain. I´ve had lots of fun playing this game but I dont recommend any quitters or casual playing this game as it is challenging and may cause 1 or 2 rages.

    Praise the sun my fellow sun bros    … Expand
  44. Wiseguy19
    Apr 16, 2016
    10
    Truly a masterpeice albeit very frustrating at times this game is extremely rewarding and by far one of the best games to hit the next gen consoles as a newcomer to this series but someone who will appreciate a fantastic game from all genres i truly appreciate what the developers have done and you should too.
  45. Psykosis
    Apr 13, 2016
    10
    Beautiful game. It has the feel of Dark Souls with the momentum of Blood Borne. Those familiar with Dark Souls games will like it. If you are "new" to this kind of game you will have to pay your dues... but they are worth it because learning a boss and taking it down is more gratifying in Dark Souls than most games.
  46. SolaireDaBest
    Apr 13, 2016
    10
    My gaming time is limited and the Souls series is pretty much all I play. The series hits all my personal preference buttons.

    My favorite style is melee permadeath which, as experienced players know, is challenging but not wildly difficult once you've run through the game a few times and enjoy a careful play style. Bottom line is I love DS3 and would rank it alongside DS1. I find the    My gaming time is limited and the Souls series is pretty much all I play. The series hits all my personal preference buttons.

    My favorite style is melee permadeath which, as experienced players know, is challenging but not wildly difficult once you've run through the game a few times and enjoy a careful play style.

    Bottom line is I love DS3 and would rank it alongside DS1. I find the overall quality and balance of DS3 markedly better than DS1. The only immediate advantage I can give DS1 is the sense of early game mystery when you had the freedom to go the wrong way to the Catacombs, or New Londo, right off the bat. I loved that capability for a first playthrough, but that mystery of course doesn't last through later runs.    … Expand
  47. TNewrose
    Apr 13, 2016
    10
    This game is so good I made a Metacritic account to post this review. I played DS1 and 2 several times, but this game is definitely the one I'll be picking up in years to come (unless I feel like fighting samurai in a lava castle). Controls are sharp, the netcode feels responsive, the weapons feel and look unique and character customization is deeper than ever (now that you can give upThis game is so good I made a Metacritic account to post this review. I played DS1 and 2 several times, but this game is definitely the one I'll be picking up in years to come (unless I feel like fighting samurai in a lava castle). Controls are sharp, the netcode feels responsive, the weapons feel and look unique and character customization is deeper than ever (now that you can give up healing for more 'mana').

    Of the series:
    DS3 wins best graphics.
    DS3 wins fashion-souls.
    DS3 has the best healing mechanics.
    DS3 has the best pvp system.
    DS3 has by far the best co-op system (YES! it has good co-op, you can play with your friends).
    DS3 has better heavy weapon and heavy attack manual tracking - making them pvp viable-er.
    DS3 has very fair deaths, though you can see most of them coming if you played the other games.

    Arguably the other games have better:
    Lock-on symbols (the bloodborne 'dot' is hard to see sometimes).
    Intro cinematics.
    Weather (in the constant penumbra, I miss Majula's sun).

    It is the nature of Dark Souls games to feel easier and easier. We all remember that first Souls game, when we were out-leveled, out-geared and outclassed by almost every enemy. We remember how we used to have no stamina left to dodge, how we'd get pinned against the wall (or worse: surrounded). We remember falling into a pit for no reason, loosing what felt like all the souls in the world. But that was a long time ago.

    How could FromSoftware make a souls game challenging to the guy who beat DS2 with a guitar-hero controller, or to speeders, or those who do a lvl 1 playthough. I feel this has to be the end of DS, because all that is left for us to challenge ourselves with is this: to have fun.

    We will kill the ever re-spawning monsters in ever more creative ways.
    We will co-op with our friends irregardless of lvl. We will master each and every tool in pvp.
    And we will be free to have endless fun in this well crafted world.    … Expand
  48. ComaToastUK
    Apr 13, 2016
    10
    Dark Sould III is another example of the fantastic gameplay, challenging encounters, incredible attention to detail and rich lore that we've come to expect from the series.

    Persistent 60 fps with all high settings using GTX 780 with 4790k, no crashes yet so I really can't comment on the technical problems some users have had. To those complaining poor keyboard controls, use a    Dark Sould III is another example of the fantastic gameplay, challenging encounters, incredible attention to detail and rich lore that we've come to expect from the series.

    Persistent 60 fps with all high settings using GTX 780 with 4790k, no crashes yet so I really can't comment on the technical problems some users have had.

    To those complaining poor keyboard controls, use a controller as the developers intended or you're gonna have a bad time!    … Expand
  49. SlayerSloth
    Apr 15, 2016
    10
    This Dark Souls is the best one in the series. It seems to be a good way to end them. Although I'm sad about the series being finished, I am happy that Bandai Namco finished strong.
  50. dolpiff
    Apr 16, 2016
    10
    A masterpiece. As Hard as DS1, with better designed systems that feel perfect. The multiplayer aspect with all the Covenants that strike balance together is the best possible positive anti-piracy system aswell : it's so good that you willingly buy a legit copy to enjoy it!
  51. PinpointLearner
    Apr 28, 2016
    10
    Finally I can write a good review of this game. It seems the crashing issues are solved by this moment, all classes are eligible and bonfires are not the most dangerous enemy in Lothric.

    Undoubtedly, this is the best game of the Dark Souls saga, I'll explain myself. Almost every negative reviews are telling us about crashes or just hate because this isn't a game for all people. Away of    Finally I can write a good review of this game. It seems the crashing issues are solved by this moment, all classes are eligible and bonfires are not the most dangerous enemy in Lothric.

    Undoubtedly, this is the best game of the Dark Souls saga, I'll explain myself. Almost every negative reviews are telling us about crashes or just hate because this isn't a game for all people. Away of that, who liked the game has marked it with a 8 or higher.

    Gameplay: so faster than before, with many Bloodborne features which can be seen in enemies and their behaviour, movesets and other actions like rolling, healling, etc.

    Graphics: just amazing. Dark Souls has never been notorious because of its graphics. However, this is the new generation and, although some zones are not polished, the average is a pretty game that will make you astonished.

    Maps: fully interconnected, even more that in DS1.

    Weapons: new weapon arts are amazing! As I said before, movesets are more dynamic and enemies are a full-time threat.

    OST... no words to describe that.

    And finally, LORE are so oriented to end stories of Dark Souls, and that's nice for old players.    … Expand
  52. AppleParts
    Apr 19, 2016
    10
    PRECURSOR: This is my favorite series, and Dark Souls 1 was previously my favorite game of all time. Obviously I'll be biased, but I'm going to try and make my bias as non-intrusive as possible and view the game objectively. I've invested 55 hours into the game and recently finished NG. I haven't played Demon Souls or Bloodborne, but have watched plenty of game play and story from both.PRECURSOR: This is my favorite series, and Dark Souls 1 was previously my favorite game of all time. Obviously I'll be biased, but I'm going to try and make my bias as non-intrusive as possible and view the game objectively. I've invested 55 hours into the game and recently finished NG. I haven't played Demon Souls or Bloodborne, but have watched plenty of game play and story from both.

    I'll first address the actual game and game play, then follow up with design.

    Dark Souls 3 brings the challenge of Dark Souls 1 and Demon Souls with a balanced hybrid of DS1 and Bloodborne pacing. The combat system is so diverse and unique to any other game, the move sets, items, and techniques you can learn encourages the use of so many different options, and really allows the player to distinguish themselves from other players. The combat is quick, punishing, and challenging, most of the boss fights truly feel like boss fights based on their move sets, inherent damage and abilities, and you feel as if you are progressing and growing stronger throughout the entire game. DS3 truly improves on it's predecessors' overcoming challenge aspect, and you are not only rewarded with personal satisfaction of completing areas yourself, but with material rewards the game gives you as well through items, revealing new characters and new paths to take and explore. Online is fleshed out incredibly well (besides a particular bug) and provides more incentive to participate in online play, both co-operative and PVP, than in any other Souls game. The level design is incredibly unique and stylized, providing tons of opportunities to explore and meet new characters, as well as immediately (and indefinitely) immersing yourself into the world. The characters have unique personalities, the dialogue is captivating, and the miscellaneous quest lines and ways to end the game are seemingly limitless. The entire game is interactive based on the character you create and want to be, as well as interactive in the sense that most areas of the game flow seamlessly into each other, rarely creating any disconnect between immersion and exploration. The plot is just present enough to embed itself into your subconscious decision making, and just background enough to allow you to play the game without heavily investing into the story. Most of the controls are fluid and you can very precisely execute your plan of action throughout the game.

    Now from an artistic standpoint, it truly soars above and beyond it's peers in the gaming industry. The amount of detail, love, and disparity in the game makes it hard to believe something like this exists as a form of entertainment. The environments are sights to behold, with almost every surface you see you're able to explore, aside from distant backgrounds like mountains and deep canyons. The lighting and graphics are on par with titans like GTA V, and allows you to thoroughly inspect and appreciate the intricate armor and weapon designs, and the art and architecture of the world. The characters and story create such a unique feeling of emotional investment that your decisions and actions have real weight to them. As you walk through this expansive and vertical world you feel almost melancholic wondering why you're doing what you're doing, why there is so much suffering in this world, and why you must continue despite the failure and deaths of others. The soundtrack is absolutely mind blowing, how the score manipulates itself depending on your environment and current task. The elegant strings, the disdain of the brass, and the vocal chants make this feel like a dramatic opera rather than a video game (aside from one technical issue I found where the vocals were slightly clipped during one boss fight at a certain pitch). The world is deeply rooted into the previous games, connecting DS1, DS2, and even small homages to Demon Souls. The disparity of light and dark, life and death, and success and struggle truly make this an experience that no one will relive through another vessel for a long, long time.

    In the end it was one of the most unforgettable games I've ever played, and I'm saddened that this will be Miyazaki's last creation for the Souls series, at least for a while. If you're on the fence, you should know this is a hardcore RPG, so it will be no easy task to complete the story or fight other players. But if you invest yourself into it, you will not be disappointed. The feeling of accomplishment is unrivaled by any other series, the legacy of previous games is apparent and this is one world I think everyone can get lost in and truly enjoy themselves. Enjoy.    … Expand
  53. gerdos
    Apr 21, 2016
    10
    So far the best in the souls series. Highly recommend. I was worried it wont run on my old i3 GTS450 combo, but it runs nearly perfectly on low setting. Very good optimization! Dont miss out this masterpiece!
  54. gitgudm8
    Apr 21, 2016
    10
    This game is a real treat. Honestly, casual gamers are in the wrong place for this one- but if you're looking for a challenge and adventure then you are in for a great time. Don't go hollow, friends.
  55. ASL
    Apr 21, 2016
    10
    Best game I have played this recent years. Its not only the level design, great combat, amazing boss tracks, the atmosphere in general... Its just how a player feels playing this game.

    You are in a complex adventure, but you feel you are not the main role, as the 99% games pursue. You are in an ultra connected world, but you have to find all this connections. The difficulty of the game    Best game I have played this recent years. Its not only the level design, great combat, amazing boss tracks, the atmosphere in general... Its just how a player feels playing this game.

    You are in a complex adventure, but you feel you are not the main role, as the 99% games pursue. You are in an ultra connected world, but you have to find all this connections. The difficulty of the game is correct (maybe there are bosses so hard to beat, but this is my personal opinion).

    About how this game runs in my computer, I only can say that I have had 0 problems (60 FPS constants, with occasional weird spikes that can impact the gameplay). But its matter of time, that somebody will fix that...

    Dark Souls 3 is one of the best games that you can enjoy if you have a good PC, or a console    … Expand
  56. Blaran
    Apr 28, 2016
    10
    So normally I would have given this game a 9/10 but I did 10/10 to balance out all the **** reviews. So I have put in around 80 hours of gameplay into this game and have experienced a few minor problems. So to start, the most complained about thing with this game that I see is "IT DOESN'T WORK" and honestly yes the PC port wasn't great for this game and it does crash every once in aSo normally I would have given this game a 9/10 but I did 10/10 to balance out all the **** reviews. So I have put in around 80 hours of gameplay into this game and have experienced a few minor problems. So to start, the most complained about thing with this game that I see is "IT DOESN'T WORK" and honestly yes the PC port wasn't great for this game and it does crash every once in a while but to all those people who say its the most broken game in history I say look at Arkam Knight and its PC port. Yes the game crashes sometimes around bonfires, and there are a few connection errors but for me at least most of those can be blamed on my **** The game does drop in frame-rate a little when entering new areas of the game or encountering large mobs but other than that is is fairly stable. Another thing I saw a lot of is people complaining about the controls, yes the default PC controls suck in dark souls 3 but this can be fixed if you just remap them, or you can just plug in a controller like most people. Ok now on to the gameplay. I have seen a lot of 0s given to this game because people are butthurt that it is difficult, when this is one of the main selling points of dark souls so if you want a halo 5 campaign cake walk game then don't buy this game. While the graphics are not stunning they are good and do serve the purpose that they are meant to. The world size is fairly large and the areas are absolutely incredible even though they don't flow together as well as dark souls 1 areas did. The combat is clean and the mechanics are smooth making the game a delight to play. The bosses are varied in power and ability and are as always difficult and original. The weapon and armor selection is really well done and holds a lot of unique sets and pieces. The magic is pretty bland and boring though. Really the only complaints I have with this game is other than a few bugs the game felt a little short. I was able to finish the game in around 60 hours and I took my time and did EVERYTHING. Me NG+ run took only about 20 hours so thee is a bit of a power balance needed there. But over all the game just felt a little bit lacking in bosses and areas. Even with all the optional areas and bosses it still fell short of the amount of content the first 2 games had, and with no DLC coming anytime soon this is a bit disappointing. But even with the slight lack of bosses and areas there is still a lot of game here. Now if you are looking for a game with an incredible story line and character development then this is the wrong place to be looking. The story is weak if you can even call it existent. While the story is not great the lore found through item descriptions, bosses and areas is really good. There is a very well developed world hidden beneath a pile of item descriptions and what not. The last thing I am going to say is that a lot of people have been saying that dark sous is bad because it is the same game re-released, but the 3 souls games are at their core very much the same, games like call of duty are more similar to their predecessor than this. Also if you thing you will be able to buy your way to victory, then sorry you can't because this game has no micro-transactions.
    I hope this ridiculously long review was helpful.    … Expand
  57. Keksssik228
    May 3, 2016
    10
    The best game in the "Souls" series. Good graphics. I play in DS3 on Max graphics quality without lags and bugs (4770K, GTX 780, 16GB RAM). Great gameplay. I finished this game 2 times and playing in this game now.
  58. gimlikos84
    May 4, 2016
    10
    I registered because of this game.Is so awesome and great that I cant believe it.I don understand people that have some issues problems with graphics,low fps or mouse and keyboard.I play on mouse and keyboard and its great.I also play fifa 2016 on keyboard so its up to as how you want to play.I just hate gamepads;].Always love keyboard and mouse.The port on PC is great and I have noI registered because of this game.Is so awesome and great that I cant believe it.I don understand people that have some issues problems with graphics,low fps or mouse and keyboard.I play on mouse and keyboard and its great.I also play fifa 2016 on keyboard so its up to as how you want to play.I just hate gamepads;].Always love keyboard and mouse.The port on PC is great and I have no problems,so dont listen people that its bad.One of the best looking game I have ever seen .Dont listen people that always complain about graphics and Pc port.This is one of the best Pc game made for consoles,but looks better on Pc ;].This is how next gen should look like.Its so beautiful and climatic.Gameplay is one of the best I have ever seen.Hard bat fair.

    The best game of 2016 for sure !.1010.    … Expand
  59. MelonMelon
    May 7, 2016
    10
    No Doubt, Games of the year...

    This is all of the other DS games rolled into one and improved. Walking out into the game and seeing the land spread out infront of one does not get more impressive than this. Added moves, better game-play, more bosses, annoying crabs and super frustration.

    Praise the Sun!
  60. terryfying
    Apr 24, 2023
    10
    One of the best games i ever played. My first soulsborne game. Great gamedesign, leveldesign, plot, art, everything.
  61. Namelesshonor
    May 13, 2016
    10
    The best of the series so far! Amazing world, improvements to the combat. All weapons have a neat weapon skill. The magic is a blast (pyro, sorceries, or faith) and the PvP is just intense!

    Love it. Amazing, and job well done FromSoftware.
  62. Jobbo
    May 25, 2016
    10
    a stunning end to the greatest gaming trilogy of the generation. To say anything specific would spoil the game. if you have played 1,2 and or Bloodborne then you will know that this is required gaming. everyone else should pick them all up. As long as you are prepared to "relearn" how to play games then this will be the most rewarding gaming experience of your life. However, if you are thea stunning end to the greatest gaming trilogy of the generation. To say anything specific would spoil the game. if you have played 1,2 and or Bloodborne then you will know that this is required gaming. everyone else should pick them all up. As long as you are prepared to "relearn" how to play games then this will be the most rewarding gaming experience of your life. However, if you are the "power fantasy" gamer who prefers to hit x until everything dies then you will hate this with a passion.

    The thinking mans action game personified!

    One last point, to all the people who have given the game 0 out of 10. What the Hell is wrong with you? even if you don't like the game, it still functions perfectly and has very little in the way of bugs. 0 out of 10 should be reserved for broken messes that don't work ( ride to hell, Big rigs etc ).    … Expand
  63. Gamer3k
    May 29, 2016
    10
    A game that is challenging yet dosent seem like its BS'ing you all the time, Has amazing graphics yet dosent require a super computer to run. i will say this game is nearly perfect i had 1 lag spike in 70 minutes and that was running on my Laptop with intel core i5 5200U Nvidia geforce 930M and 8gbs of DDR3 Ram on Ultra. the controls are also very fluent with an Xbox One controller but K+MA game that is challenging yet dosent seem like its BS'ing you all the time, Has amazing graphics yet dosent require a super computer to run. i will say this game is nearly perfect i had 1 lag spike in 70 minutes and that was running on my Laptop with intel core i5 5200U Nvidia geforce 930M and 8gbs of DDR3 Ram on Ultra. the controls are also very fluent with an Xbox One controller but K+M isnt to great i cant wait to finish this game as im loving it so far it actually challenges me when other games i just breeze through very fun game and is one of this years strongest Games!… Expand
  64. wolf-ring
    Jul 1, 2016
    10
    The game is great. Controls feel very smooth and the story is told in a great way, for those who take their time to analyze and actually "study" the game environment. Storytelling is done throughout the game by environments, enemy placements, items description, drops, so on and so forth. Basically every element of this game is telling a story. The only downside is the number ofThe game is great. Controls feel very smooth and the story is told in a great way, for those who take their time to analyze and actually "study" the game environment. Storytelling is done throughout the game by environments, enemy placements, items description, drops, so on and so forth. Basically every element of this game is telling a story. The only downside is the number of disadvantages an invader has.
    This game is great. Would recommend it? Definitely.    … Expand
  65. bradward
    Mar 6, 2018
    10
    Easily one of the greatest games of all time.
    -The best combat system I have ever seen.
    -Awesome lore and story, but it isn't shoved down your throat. -A bleak, immersive world. -Excellent PvP and co-op PvE. -Tons of character build and weapon choice, and incredible replay value -Tough but fair gameplay I've played this since its release, and I'll continue to come back for years    Easily one of the greatest games of all time.
    -The best combat system I have ever seen.
    -Awesome lore and story, but it isn't shoved down your throat.
    -A bleak, immersive world.
    -Excellent PvP and co-op PvE.
    -Tons of character build and weapon choice, and incredible replay value
    -Tough but fair gameplay

    I've played this since its release, and I'll continue to come back for years to come. As close to a perfect game as I can imagine. Easily 10/10: a true masterpiece.    … Expand
  66. Scaffer
    Aug 26, 2016
    10
    Fantastic game, few bugs at launch, that seems to be fairly common these days, they are fixed now.

    The best thing about it by far? Its hard. Souls games are like a hard drug, once you've experienced it you don't want to go back to regular softer stuff. You crave that fix.You crave the challenge. These games are rewarding like no other game is. People hating on the game due to    Fantastic game, few bugs at launch, that seems to be fairly common these days, they are fixed now.

    The best thing about it by far? Its hard.

    Souls games are like a hard drug, once you've experienced it you don't want to go back to regular softer stuff.
    You crave that fix.You crave the challenge. These games are rewarding like no other game is.

    People hating on the game due to "its a grind", "its hard", "there is a boss in the tutorial area". Get good and you rarely die. Had a run through NG++ died single digit times in the whole game.

    Finally, what is better than porting into someone elses game, murdering them while they struggle through and applauding on their cold dead corpse :)

    Buy this game, I need more Pale Tongues.    … Expand
  67. Kiatzu
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    A perfect end to one of the best trilogys to date. Gameplay feels super smooth, bosses might be a bit easier than in Dark Souls 1 (except for the final boss in the DLC) but still awesome. That's how a game series should end. Even PvP is quite fun which always was a problem in the Dark Souls series.
  68. infinity91
    Feb 19, 2017
    10
    Masterpiece. in my opinion, best game in the series! 2000 hours played and counting.
    level design is spectacular
    bosses are spectacular
    music is amazing
    combat is amazing
  69. aythamipt
    Dec 13, 2018
    10
    Simplemente escribo esto para que me conste como un análisis y que la nota del juego me salga en mi apartado de votaciones y tener un historial. Saludos
  70. TheTG
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    One of the best games ever made. God tier level design, god tier soundtrack, god tier bosses, god tier gameplay and all at 1080p-1440p-4K resolution with stable 60fps. A job well done FromSoftware, this is your best product, looking forward to what you have to offer in the future!
  71. Alekfury85
    Mar 27, 2017
    10
    Solo una parola può descrivere questo gioco: CAPOLAVORO! Non credevo potesse esistere un gioco cosi completo come dark souls 3. Tutto curato nei minimi particolari. Provatelo!
  72. DoeJohn
    May 25, 2017
    10
    In my opinion....

    I love it. Especially because the game designers did not bother to finish the game properly and they left it full of bugs. Ex. You hit and it doesn't take life, they hit and it takes all 80% of yours. Probably, they wanted it to be a "very hard" to beat game. Its crazy. Beside that it a very good game that reminds me of Lineage or WOW. As well, there are some    In my opinion....

    I love it. Especially because the game designers did not bother to finish the game properly and they left it full of bugs. Ex. You hit and it doesn't take life, they hit and it takes all 80% of yours. Probably, they wanted it to be a "very hard" to beat game. Its crazy. Beside that it a very good game that reminds me of Lineage or WOW.

    As well, there are some spells, that are not really practical to use and some that you will never use because is not worth to attune them, because they are a waste of space.

    I recently arrived to the Demon Prince fight in Ringed City, a fight that is really hard for me to win. I will win it, eventually, but my question is.....Why even bother?!?!?!

    I am playing, because it is my way of relaxing after a stressful day or week at work, because this is my way to deconnect. In my opinion, gaming should be about experiences that are emotionally entertaining and intelectually mind blowing and which do not cause any frustration.

    I gave it a ten, because I like the game, because the game is good ( in my opinion ), but I arrived to the point, when I am asking, why should I waste my time with this game, when it is not entertaining anymore. Why bother?!!?!

    And the game has a way with you, that you might become frustrated after a while, and so, you have to remember that it isn't the controller's fault or the console (XBOX ONE )
    It is the game.

    Who knows, maybe in the next update, the things will be fair.

    But then again,

    Why bother with it?!?!

    Cheers.    … Expand
  73. kjatafoxhound
    Jun 23, 2017
    10
    An incredible experience. Con una jugabilidad más pulida que nunca antes en un Dark Souls, una banda sonora magnífica y una ambientación como pocas veces recuerdo. Obra maestra absoluta, que además posee una magnífica duración y es muy rejugable. Las expansiones son otra maravilla.
  74. mcsw712
    Mar 22, 2019
    10
    Comon now. This is an easy 10. Can I give it 15? For those who don't get past the intro I understand low scores. You have to get to the point where you understand the game.
  75. PUBGPLAYS
    Nov 26, 2018
    10
    Es un clasico instantaneo. Entender que es un juego para joystick es primordial. Entender que el PvP es fundamental para disfrutar de la magia del juego es fundamental. Aceptar que morir es parte del juego es fundamental. Una vez que te metes de lleno y aceptas las premisas del juego este titulo se convierte en una experiencia inolvidable. Es uno de esos juegos donde años despues deEs un clasico instantaneo. Entender que es un juego para joystick es primordial. Entender que el PvP es fundamental para disfrutar de la magia del juego es fundamental. Aceptar que morir es parte del juego es fundamental. Una vez que te metes de lleno y aceptas las premisas del juego este titulo se convierte en una experiencia inolvidable. Es uno de esos juegos donde años despues de terminarlo sigo recordando momentos epicos de luchas, pvp, bosses, etc. Siempre vuelvo a probar un build nuevo, su complejidad y profundidad lo hace unico. MUST BUY.… Expand
  76. JonsGone
    May 4, 2020
    10
    Probably the "worst" game in the Dark Souls series but still an amazing game and a must play.
    If i had to reccomend any DS game, it would be DS3.
    Gameplay fluidity massively improved. Boss variation is severely lacking, but somewhat improved by DLCs. Guy in armor, guy in armor, guy in armor, girl in armor, guy in armor. PvP is the worst thing ever, only then to appear how it should    Probably the "worst" game in the Dark Souls series but still an amazing game and a must play.
    If i had to reccomend any DS game, it would be DS3.
    Gameplay fluidity massively improved.
    Boss variation is severely lacking, but somewhat improved by DLCs.
    Guy in armor, guy in armor, guy in armor, girl in armor, guy in armor.
    PvP is the worst thing ever, only then to appear how it should always have been in DLC1.
    Embering is the same thing as hollowing but noone **** about that :thinking:.
    Weapon roster is a treasure trove.
    Magic is somewhat of a joke.
    Less obtuse than DS1/2 since it is more linear but still requires outside help to figure out questlines.
    DS1 > DS2 > DS3    … Expand
  77. JohanTheMan
    Mar 11, 2018
    10
    I don´t have lot of hours in this game(I beat it once and killed some optional too). But I still think this is one of the best games out there. It feels so good to succeed it is hard but you will learn through your journey. I tried the multiplayer couple of times and it seemed nice. Overall the game is fantastic if you are thinking to buy this game you should do it, especially if it´s on sale.
  78. rr696
    Jun 7, 2018
    10
    Probably my favorite in an incredible series. DS3 takes the quick pace from Bloodborne, and implements it beautifully into the traditional dark souls formula. Areas are fun and interesting and combat is smooth. I find bosses to be more difficult than ds1 but regular area enemies not so much. Great overall package, I recommend the DLC as well.
  79. knur
    Oct 9, 2022
    10
    This is a masterpiece. Everything is well thought out, the art direction is superb and the gameplay is addicting.
  80. RedOctStandinBy
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    This is proof that game play and effort carries all. With a minimal story and almost no talking you would think it would crash and burn but instead it flourishes. A masterpiece of a game with a story put down just enough for you to interpret it yourself.
    10/10 all around.
  81. Defoxx
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
    Лучшая игра жанра souls-like. Игра является квинтэссенцией всех лучших аспектов всех предыдущих игр From Software. Потрясающая музыка, великолепные локации, захватывающие драки с боссами, мрачная атмосфера, которая поглощает тебя, все это - Dark Souls lll.Лучшая игра жанра souls-like. Игра является квинтэссенцией всех лучших аспектов всех предыдущих игр From Software. Потрясающая музыка, великолепные локации, захватывающие драки с боссами, мрачная атмосфера, которая поглощает тебя, все это - Dark Souls lll.
  82. MikeKarat98
    Feb 11, 2019
    10
    The best game ever along with Bloodborne. Thats it! You don't need other informations. Just play it!!!
  83. fordagame
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Game is beautiful. DONT BE AFRAID that game is HARD. It is not that hard. If you are fan of RPGs, souls like games always provide very interesting gameplay. if you are fan of fighting with classic warrior or mages. Leveling is interesting. A lot of different kind of weapons and skills. It is easier than Bloodborne in my opinion. Lets separate it to two games Main story and DLC + SecretGame is beautiful. DONT BE AFRAID that game is HARD. It is not that hard. If you are fan of RPGs, souls like games always provide very interesting gameplay. if you are fan of fighting with classic warrior or mages. Leveling is interesting. A lot of different kind of weapons and skills. It is easier than Bloodborne in my opinion. Lets separate it to two games Main story and DLC + Secret Location. In Main story it is really easy. Every boss was killed from 3-4 try (maybe few more, but rarely). And I play as warrior with shield and sword. For mages it would be easier. Main story is interesting and somehow every area is feeling fresh, even secret location. I used phantoms only twice, on twin princes, cos I wanted to try them and on last boss, because one of endings required them, but I am sure that you can do it without them for few trys. DLC on other hand, was a bit repetetive for me. Bosses in DLC was much harder. All of them was with multiple phases and far too much hp (compared to main story). I dont know is it + or -, but most of the enemies may be killed if you exploit environments. There is some charm in looking how to kill this fat enemy, without touching him and runing around him :). Here challenge for sure is not in grind of useless resources (souls are coming by playing the game, never sitting and farming them, line in new games). Gameplay as well is not related with doing repetitive towers and other not interesting activities. Here gameplay is related with fighting challenges, sometimes hard challenges. One advice for some of you. Souls games always missed one important thing for me: map. Some people like finding secret things around map, but I have played with online maps whole game. I have played bloodborne sole exploring... and feeling wasn't more interesting, but in the end of the game I understand that I missed 1 big location and 1 secret location and many more small locations. This is not fun for me, to miss content and to try to understand where to hit to find secret wall (running and hitting walls is boring imo). You are not losing really a lot if you just check what exist in this game and you dont miss secrets. I am happy that I succeed to pass through all secret locations and see them. Otherwise it is very possible that you will just quickly run through game and wondering, why it was that short. And don't be afraid to ask for help :). With phantoms everything is easier. Good luck ashen one.… Expand
  84. DJKrimson
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    Probably the best game in the soulsborne series, closely followed up by bloodborne. Love the bosses in this game.
  85. Skull_CL
    Aug 29, 2023
    10
    One of my favorites games ever, I really like play these kind of games. 10/10
  86. XDashRipRockX
    Apr 6, 2019
    10
    I have played Bloodborne and Sekiro having low low expectations .. boy was I wrong.

    The game is perfect and fun - nothing more need be said.

    The perfect marriage of speed, tactics and well spread out so you can save, upgrade and explore.

    Total fun!
  87. Artmal
    May 12, 2019
    10
    A high-quality game without any doubts.

    I've tried to play Dark Souls II once but the game just didn't clicked for me for some reason and I've forget about Dark Souls series for some time. But recently I gave Dark Souls III a chance. The game won my attention from the very beginning. I enjoyed literally everything about this game. The graphics are amazing and are a huge leap relatively    A high-quality game without any doubts.

    I've tried to play Dark Souls II once but the game just didn't clicked for me for some reason and I've forget about Dark Souls series for some time. But recently I gave Dark Souls III a chance. The game won my attention from the very beginning. I enjoyed literally everything about this game. The graphics are amazing and are a huge leap relatively to DS II. I liked the NPC's and bosses not to mention amazing soundtrack which I still listen from time to time.

    I'm giving this game a 10 because it has something that modern games lack nowadays. It makes you think. I'm not talking about the boss fight tactics, no. I'm talking about the message which you can see playing the game. Someone will see the beauty of self-imposed challenges and who knows, maybe they will take more bold challenges in their life knowing that everything is possible if you don't give up and keep trying. Others will see different perspectives on important philosophical questions and probably will take something to their lives.    … Expand
  88. saddiknin
    Jul 18, 2019
    10
    best game i ever played, beautiful level design not like the first dark souls witch is full of annoying places, boss fights are phenomenal, great rpg system, this game is perfect
  89. MgrDonut
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
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    +Story/Lore
    +Game-play
    +Weapons and Armor
    +2 DLC´s
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  90. AlbanoFilho
    Dec 15, 2019
    10
    Pra mim, o melhor Souls, acredito que por conta de um melhor refinamento de gameplay se comparada aos games passados. O jogo ignora a hitbox real de algumas armas por momentos de invulnerabilidade enquanto o rolamento, o que pode não ser um ponto positivo para players mais exigentes, mas na minha visão, melhora o condicionamento do player a acertar um time correto de esquiva. Contém comPra mim, o melhor Souls, acredito que por conta de um melhor refinamento de gameplay se comparada aos games passados. O jogo ignora a hitbox real de algumas armas por momentos de invulnerabilidade enquanto o rolamento, o que pode não ser um ponto positivo para players mais exigentes, mas na minha visão, melhora o condicionamento do player a acertar um time correto de esquiva. Contém com certeza chefes épicos, marcantes e desafiadores que em sua maioria apresenta uma trilha sonora de outro mundo.… Expand
  91. JoseofCatarina
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best game in the series. Flawless combat, intricate lore, the most beautiful locations. Hidetaka Miyazaki is a true genius
    I've never had a video take my breath away like the first time I laid eyes on Irithyll. This game is an absolute must play. If you haven't played it, you're only hurting yourself.
    10/10    … Expand
  92. DiabloNero
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    WOW quel tour de force de la part de From Software, qui a été capable de créer et d'imposer une série à contre-courant du marché actuel avec la saga des Souls. Plus impressionnant encore, ils ont réussi à sortir un nouveau jeu du même acabit tous les ans, pendant trois années consécutives. Mais à force de tirer sur la corde, ne fini-t-elle pas par céder ?

    Dark Souls 3 démarre comme ses    WOW quel tour de force de la part de From Software, qui a été capable de créer et d'imposer une série à contre-courant du marché actuel avec la saga des Souls. Plus impressionnant encore, ils ont réussi à sortir un nouveau jeu du même acabit tous les ans, pendant trois années consécutives. Mais à force de tirer sur la corde, ne fini-t-elle pas par céder ?

    Dark Souls 3 démarre comme ses prédécesseurs, en nous en mettant plein la vue grâce à une scène d'introduction en image de synthèse sublime mais cryptique. On comprend que beaucoup de temps a passé entre le premier épisode et celui-ci et que la puissance du Premier Feu, source de toute vie, se met à faiblir une fois de plus. Mais contrairement à Gwyn qui a tout donné, jusqu'à son âme, pour préserver le Feu, les Seigneurs des Cendres actuels refusent de se sacrifier pour la flamme. Comme dans une ultime malédiction ou tentative désespérée de sauver le monde, une armée de soldats morts au combat, incapables en leur temps de devenir des seigneurs, sort de leurs cercueils et marche à nouveau sur la terre. Ces soldats ressuscités, qu'on appelle les Morteflammes, ne sont animés que d'une seule ambition : voler les âmes des Seigneurs des Cendres afin de raviver le Premier Feu. On incarne alors une de ces MorteFlammes à qui l'on offre une nouvelle chance de sauver le monde.

    Bien entendu, l'histoire et l'univers de Dark Souls 3 sont bien plus riches que ne le laissent à penser ces quelques lignes, mais c'est plus quelque chose que l'on ressent en parcourant les ruines de l'empire déchu de Lothric que quelque chose que l'on peut réellement expliquer ou coucher sur du papier. De la même manière que l'on ressent la puissance symbolique et historique d'une cathédrale tri-centenaire à Lisbonne, tous les lieux que l'on traverse au long de l'aventure transpirent un héritage culturel qui nous échappe, mais qui contribue énormément à l'ambiance globale.

    Ces sentiments naissent grâce à l'excellent travail de From Software sur l'architecture de chacun des bâtiments. Les inspirations baroques et gothiques font effet et, même si Dark Souls 3 est loin de tirer le meilleur de la nouvelle génération de console, on note une très nette amélioration dans la modélisation et la finesse des textures. On regrettera cependant que la diversité ne soit pas réellement au rendez-vous puisque l'on passe d'une muraille à un château à une cathédrale, à un palais, le tout entre-coupé de ces (visiblement) indispensables cavernes et autres tombeaux. Même la vallée boréale, qui flatte la rétine de manière inattendue, n'est finalement pas si originale par rapport au tout premier épisode de Dark Souls qui nous proposait de visiter le monde peint d'Ariamis.

    Plus regrettable encore, le monde de Dark Souls 3 est terriblement linéaire. Ce qui faisait la grande force du premier épisode du premier Dark Souls, c'est son level design où toutes les zones se retrouvaient connectés les unes aux autres. Cela faisait naître un sentiment de perdition étonnant chez le joueur tout en ajoutant une cohérence incroyable à ce monde. Petit à petit, le joueur apprenait et comprenait son monde, il se l'appropriait. Dark Souls 2 avait quant à lui une structure en étoile assez décriée où le hub central du jeu permettait de partir sur quatre sentiers distincts et non-reliés, comme si l'on pouvait choisir son niveau.

    Dans Dark Souls 3, c'est la ligne droite. Il est quasiment impossible de bifurquer ou de se perdre et quand bien même on reviendrait en arrière, des portes qui ne s'ouvrent que d'un côté sont là pour vous remettre dans le droit chemin. La difficulté du titre s'en ressent alors directement et tout plaisir d'exploration ou de découverte est alors grandement atténué. On avait également pour habitude de devoir dénicher les passages dérobés et activer des mécanismes en tout genre pour rejoindre l'un des rares Feux de Camp (checkpoint du jeu), mais ça n'est plus du tout le cas désormais. Le nombre de Feux a d'ailleurs été très largement revu à la hausse, si bien que cela entraîne certaines situations curieuses où deux feux se trouvent littéralement à 20 pas les uns des autres. Un aveu de faiblesse dans le level design, à moins que ça ne soit qu'un nouveau présage de la difficulté en baisse dans cet épisode.    … Expand
  93. Shimmeywill
    Feb 19, 2020
    10
    While the least challenging and messy in lore, it is still the most fun souls game to date. Lots of fashion and entertaining boss fights. Gorgeous visuals as usual.
  94. KlosHax
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Amazing world design, gameplay and of course the bosses are perfectly designed by From Software again. They are epic and fun to fight against,they are also supported by astonishing soundtrack. (DLCs are even better) 10/10 game
  95. chosen89
    Nov 6, 2019
    10
    Dark Souls 3 is simply the best action RPG that ever made. The final chapter of one of the best dark fantasy sagas ever created in history. I lack words to understand how masterpiece this game is... Everything about it is perfect, including the OSTs, which earn you hours and hours on Youtube.
  96. VigilanteOito
    Jan 28, 2021
    10
    Toda a franquia souls sempre é incrivel.
    Muito bom jogar em coop.
    Comprei a versão completa.
  97. Jam1cks
    Jul 10, 2021
    10
    Камера камера камера камера камера камера камера камера камера камера камера
  98. tobivv
    Nov 26, 2019
    10
    The best soulsborne game. Great both visually and gameplay-wise, with a tough but fair difficulty
  99. Zetastein
    Dec 25, 2019
    10
    Ok, this is epic.
    Even though some people might say that this souls game relies on nostalgia they often exaggerate it in my mind. Many newer players start with this game and still love it and as do i.
    It is perfect with some of the best bosses in the franchise and the, in my sight, best chosen difficiulty of all games.
  100. harischatzi
    Jan 5, 2020
    10
    Either you like it and give it a 8+/10 or it is not meant for you and you will give up after 2 hours.Phenomal game which needs no introduction,10/10 for me because it was my first game in the soulslike genre.
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  3. Negative: 0 out of 56
  1. Easy Allies
    Dec 1, 2016
    90
    Despite an inconsistent frame rate once again hindering the console versions, Dark Souls III is still an undeniable success. Before playing, we felt ready to say goodbye to the series, looking forward to whatever From Software gave us next. Yet after finishing, it's hard not wanting more. Few companies can craft a world so completely enthralling. Whether you've played every entry, started with Bloodborne, or are brand new, this is a game you should absolutely make time for.
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  2. CD-Action
    Jun 29, 2016
    85
    Everything about Dark Souls III is great, but it fails to push the series forward. Bloodborne and both previous Souls squash it in terms of ambition. DkS3 is like a compilation album by your favorite band – you enjoy listening to it because you love these songs despite having heard them so many times before, but there’s no room for even a tiniest surprise. [06/2016, p.34]
  3. Riot Pixels
    Jun 6, 2016
    82
    It seems that From Software has finally realized that bad game design decisions were a poor addition to an already uncompromising game, and fixed them, while keeping the same level of ruthlessness.
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