Dark Souls III

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  1. edrodenas
    Apr 25, 2016
    9
    Phenomenal game! Challenging, fun and with good graphics. The only bad part of the game is that it crushes from time to time in my hands. This game is fun and rewarding!
  2. MarcioCavalcant
    Apr 19, 2016
    9
    Although there has been a lot of bugs being reported, I fortunately only got stuck in one (stupid console promps turning up out of nowhere). But the game is greatn nonetheless! This game is another well crafted RPG with very well designed foes, great music and climate!
    Hope they fix soon enough what should have been fixed before the release (it seems there will always be some collateral    Although there has been a lot of bugs being reported, I fortunately only got stuck in one (stupid console promps turning up out of nowhere). But the game is greatn nonetheless! This game is another well crafted RPG with very well designed foes, great music and climate!
    Hope they fix soon enough what should have been fixed before the release (it seems there will always be some collateral damage to pc players when the games are also sold for consoles).    … Expand
  3. Bjoernen
    Apr 19, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Playing the game on a high end PC on Steam. Experienced no technical issues besides a few frame drops when entering Road of Sacrifices (an area in the game).

    Contains minor spoilers.

    I have completed the game 3 times now. As a Pyromancer, a Herald and a Thief. Currently doing a fourth playthrough as a Cleric to get the various endings.

    Dark Souls 3 is easily the best of the 3 games. Dark Souls 3 mixes the polished gameplay from Dark Souls 2 with the exciting and atmosphere rich world and level and boss design from Dark Souls 1 (a step up from Dark Souls 2 frankly very bland scenery). This time around we are an Unkindled. An undead awoken from his/her grave by the Bells of Awakening (from DS1) with a mission to find the Lords of Cinder - former lords who each obtained power enough to link the first flame, so the Age of Fire could continue. However the lords despaired of their fate, and fled their duty. It is our job to bring them back - by force if nescessecary. Or perhaps take another, darker, path.

    Dark Souls 3 masters the souls formula, whom we have seen in games such as its predesecors and its PS4 exclusive spin-off - Bloodborne. The game has clearly learned from Bloodborne this time around, by creating challenges that are intimidating and - at first glance - impossible to beat. However the game perfectly reward the observant player, and hit the nail on the head with the challenging but rewarding gameplay that the fanbase of the series has come to love.    … Expand
  4. dreadcannibal
    Apr 15, 2016
    9
    The combat is smooth, the atmosphere is incredible and the game is hard but fair.
    I haven't played any souls game before this one and I never understood why people adore the game as they do.

    Now I understand.

    I recommend this game to any gamer who is not the common CoD fan and wants to experience an amazing journey.

    This game requires patience but it's worth it.
  5. moonlight_shado
    Sep 18, 2016
    6
    Extremely enjoyable experience, great continuation to the series, great lore and threads tied together nicely. Must have for the fans .
  6. Musa3486
    May 14, 2016
    10
    Best game in the souls series. My top 5 game of all time.............................................................................................................
  7. 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.
  8. 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!
  9. Soujirop
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    So when I was younger I tried DK1 and 2, and couldn't pass through stage 3 or so. It was way too frustrating for me. Now as an adult I tried DK3 and man, I'm so happy I've grown enough to give it chance! The amazin atmosphere, the superbly designed levels with their endless secrets, the most epic boss fights of any game I've played before, the infinite variety of builds, the non stopSo when I was younger I tried DK1 and 2, and couldn't pass through stage 3 or so. It was way too frustrating for me. Now as an adult I tried DK3 and man, I'm so happy I've grown enough to give it chance! The amazin atmosphere, the superbly designed levels with their endless secrets, the most epic boss fights of any game I've played before, the infinite variety of builds, the non stop tension of being at the verge of death like a survival horror, the joy while beating a level (or finding a campfire), the coop and pvp! Everything is just great.
    The game can be frustrating to new players, but mostly because they will approach the game with past games mindset that dying is somehow a sign that you are a clumsy player. No. If you haven't been living under a rock you should know that in this game you will die like a hundred times no matter how good of a gamer you think you are. So expect that!
    Now I will give it a 9 out of 10 because graphics could be better, sometimes gameplay can be a little clunky or glitchy and get you killed (which is not fun if this is like the 10th time you are trying to kill a boss), and personaly, I felt some areas near the end of the game were too long and so they felt tedious, considering they were no longer a novelty since you had already seen similar things in previous levels. Also the endings were a bit lackluster, even though it should be expected since the game never really elaborates too much on the story elements, but still after such a nightmare, a longer and more developed ending would have been fun.
    Btw tip to new players, keep those vit and vigor stats high or you'll be sorry..........
    That's all, I'm going to start the remastered now... Hype!    … Expand
  10. ZaPaAl
    Jan 2, 2017
    8
    Great atmosphere and visuals. Can be very punishing, so it could have been be very frustrating without my personal Quicksave / Quickload routines and without cheats for bosses. I am not up for trying the same thing 20 and more times till I get it right or luck out, or I have studied up enough on guides. Played with heavy caster focus, which added some extra difficulty for a while. PlayedGreat atmosphere and visuals. Can be very punishing, so it could have been be very frustrating without my personal Quicksave / Quickload routines and without cheats for bosses. I am not up for trying the same thing 20 and more times till I get it right or luck out, or I have studied up enough on guides. Played with heavy caster focus, which added some extra difficulty for a while. Played with an XBox Controller. Probably the better way to play this.

    Story is actually quite thin and too hard to find, although the world and it's story do have quite a background, if you search long enough.
    Many interesting items to find, but with hard to understand upgrade paths.
    I tried to see almost everything and get every item on first run which took me about 100 hours. This is really nothing for casuals.

    Generally, it was quite a rememberable tour, just (or actually exactly) like it's predecessors, but I think it's enough with this total soul darkness franchise. Could do with a more positive soul direction for a change.    … Expand
  11. woNd3R
    May 10, 2016
    8
    Unfortunately Dark Souls 3 has lost its freshness.
    In particular this game is way too easy, is very short and enemies are easily predictable.
    If you don't play online there is no sense of a new game + . This is the fourth chapter and there is nothing really that adds replay value (item hunt for example , new weapons). The rpg elements of the game could have been better on the 4th    Unfortunately Dark Souls 3 has lost its freshness.
    In particular this game is way too easy, is very short and enemies are easily predictable.
    If you don't play online there is no sense of a new game + . This is the fourth chapter and there is nothing really that adds replay value (item hunt for example , new weapons).
    The rpg elements of the game could have been better on the 4th installment. I like getting new things as i progress but at the end i finished the game with the same weapon i started it. Armor sets are kinda useless and are only usefull for the looks.
    Story is always the same thing, the Undead hero that will become the lord of Cinders etc etc, nothing new. Also the environment is way too similar to the previous souls chapters, seems to me very copy pasted.
    I think the biggest problem is that it doesn't add anything new at all. Only proper dual wielding weapons , the rest has been seen before.

    All in all it's a good game and that means 8/10 but we are very far away from a 10/10    … Expand
  12. kyriores
    May 13, 2016
    7
    Feels a bit rushed and uninspired, but it's nevertheless an enjoyable experience. It is basically Dark Souls 2 minus the amazing level design and the interesting bosses. A lot of boss fights were ruined in this game, so that leaves us with maybe 4-5 fights that are actually well-designed and enjoyable.
  13. Gamer-critic
    Oct 30, 2016
    9
    So, basically, this game is amazing, it has awesome lore, deeper than ever, cool-designed bosses, tons of weapons, spells, armor sets, items and etc. Locations are beautiful and well designed too. But...
    This game will not amaze you as it was with previous games, there is no so much cool game play moments (mind, that combat system and game play itself is still great) that will blow your    So, basically, this game is amazing, it has awesome lore, deeper than ever, cool-designed bosses, tons of weapons, spells, armor sets, items and etc. Locations are beautiful and well designed too. But...
    This game will not amaze you as it was with previous games, there is no so much cool game play moments (mind, that combat system and game play itself is still great) that will blow your mind, as it was with previous games. Coop became better, glad From Soft took password system as in Bloodborne, PvP is almost the best of the whole game series. But after 10 hours of play through, you will admit, that Miyazaki, no matter how cool he is, tired from souls games, you can see it almost in every aspect of the game. As for me, I thank Hidetaka-san for exiting of Souls games development, he knows, when he should stop.    … Expand
  14. Windolicker
    Apr 21, 2020
    10
    A true masterpiece, bolstered by the magical method of storytelling through the environment and items.
  15. 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.
  16. 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
  17. golforoosh
    Mar 12, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Actully my brother plays this game and i m playing because of him. I play sekiro and i love the combat but dark souls is boring, slow , washed out envirenment and the worse is boss design. In the game there is a boss like a tree that you hv to smash its bolls ,it grabs me several times and i dont know how to evoid it it just grabs from nowhere without any signs. Another boss was kind a dog that you hv to go under it when you is under its belly you cant see ur self and gets hit from somwhere that i do not recognize it .if i was i tottaly desagree with the 8.9 point of rewivs for me sekiro feels Like a real fight but dark souls is hide and seek. Sorry for english .
    first i gave it 4 but now im totally changed my mind this game is far byond ****    … Expand
  18. Vzhik
    Dec 10, 2018
    7
    Первый дарк который я играл кое-как. Все на месте, ига нормальная, но как-то "обычно".
  19. Smilingcookie
    May 31, 2016
    9
    This game is really, really good and lives up to my expectations. Played it for 158 hours and just finished all achievements (3 playtroughs). I tried just about everything in there. It's great fun, with a lot of mystery and the typical humor.

    Like in it's predecessors the combat is very tense and tactical. It's paced up a little though and that's a good thing. When I start up Dark Souls    This game is really, really good and lives up to my expectations. Played it for 158 hours and just finished all achievements (3 playtroughs). I tried just about everything in there. It's great fun, with a lot of mystery and the typical humor.

    Like in it's predecessors the combat is very tense and tactical. It's paced up a little though and that's a good thing. When I start up Dark Souls II now, it feels unnaturally slow. Gameplay wise DS III improves the formula a lot. Visuals are very good and the art design is downright fantastic as always.

    Multiplayer is great, both cooperatively (praise the sun!) and player versus player.

    I like the environments a little bit less than in Dark Souls and Dark Souls II. The equipment, lore and gameplay however have improved much and make up for the environments. The game and it's bossfights (with a few notable exceptions) feel a little easier than earlier titles (which is not necessarily bad). The fight with the Nameless King is an amazing addition to the series and brilliant for multiplayer cooperation.

    Just like the other two, this is designed to be played with a 360 or XOne controller and the use of one is almost indispensable. All in all I'd rate it a 9,2/10.    … Expand
  20. Micalica
    May 28, 2016
    9
    Short: If you played and enjoyed Dark Souls 1, this is the game for you. Buy it right now. Worth full price.

    Long: Dark Souls 3 takes its own path and runs full-speed ahead with it. You either keep pace or stumble, fall, and meet it at the finish line. Its sheer attention to detail and mastery of scenery will make you stare at a single room or entire area for several minutes    Short: If you played and enjoyed Dark Souls 1, this is the game for you. Buy it right now. Worth full price.

    Long:

    Dark Souls 3 takes its own path and runs full-speed ahead with it. You either keep pace or stumble, fall, and meet it at the finish line.

    Its sheer attention to detail and mastery of scenery will make you stare at a single room or entire area for several minutes straight. That stray bit of wood, loose tiles cascading into a hole in a wall, rubble forming an eye-grab, alerting the player to the next path they take. Some areas genuinely took my breath away, while others fell flat. Those that stand out are true, outstanding works of art. Incredible.

    Weapons are interesting. Access to soul-weaponry pretty early compared to Dark Souls 2, and without the considerable resources required in Dark Souls 1; a nice sweet spot. However, the upgrade materials are seemingly miles away, and if a player misses an item(s) at a certain point, it's an arduous trek to pick it up later. Their balancing is weird. For instance, the Broadsword does nearly the same damage as a greatsword, and attacks far faster. Multiplayer needs work but is functional and easily understood. But, the weapons feel like they have real weight to them this time. Not a flimsy piece of metal that dents upon hitting stone once, but a real tool for the character to put to work; for myself, the Axes were the most satisfying. The weapon arts are cool but too far and redundant to really make a huge mark on gameplay.

    Leveling is great too. It's less of a chore than in Dark Souls 2, and it feels less punishing than Dark Souls 1, due to the results gained by leveling up, where as in the latter it took considerable leveling to get the desired effect. Or, it felt less profound. There are areas you can farm for souls and it isn't slave labor like in Dark Souls 1, but is (as with the aforementioned areas) not so easy as Dark Souls 2.

    The Bosses are similar to Dark Souls 1 in their lack of diversity, creativity, yet the outstanding performances of a select few in comparison. Recycled bosses return to the Dark Souls series, much to my dismay. They're obvious, poorly executed, and disappointing. The "I'm you, but stronger" meme is very relevant to this point. Multiple enemy bosses return, to nobody's pleasure. Very lame. Gimmick bosses make a very unfortunate reappearance in Dark Souls 3 as well, but, at least they're kind of cool. They're not impossible to figure out, and in retrospect, are interesting ideas. Not too glaring, not great. However, certain bosses are amazing and memorable, and incredibly satisfying to the player. Perhaps the so-so bosses exist only as a comparison, in order to put the great bosses on an even higher pedestal. If so, it's a phenomenal strategy, From.

    The story has multiple sidequests and characters much like the prior games, each interesting and complex to carry out. Its actual main story aligns very similarly to Dark Souls 1 in lore, and Dark Souls 2 execution. Bonfire girl for level ups and guidance, but she has an agenda, and very little information is given to you outside of item descriptions etc.

    The drawbacks of the game:

    Enemy variety. A hollow humanoid with a sword/axe/spear, a smaller humanoid that attacks from stealth/areas unseen with quick movements. A hollow that attacks from a distance with fire. A hollow that attacks with great power, but has a small health pool. A powerful armored hollow that is really cool but a bastard to kill early on. These are the types of enemies that occur most often in the game. In Dark Souls 1 (and 2) each area has unique, defining enemy types. Some repeat but for the most part they're consistent with themselves. In Dark Souls 3 they've been smeared across the whole game, with far more rampant recycling. (including bosses)

    Enemy placement is by far the most annoying part of the game. The first four hours of gameplay are interesting, exciting, and definitely engaging. However, you begin to notice a terrible pattern emerging. Hallway? Enemies next to the doorway. Item? Enemies above or next to it. Lever? Enemies above or waiting to vault over something. Necessary path ahead? Enemy blocking it. Large open space? Many enemies at range and a few melee. Dark area? Enemies above, behind, nearby. Ambushes seem to be the only tactic that FromSoft implemented in enemy placement in Dark Souls 3. No real interesting or varied concepts, just "Let's have them get attacked from all sides again." Very predictable.

    Armor is very lackluster. Poise is "working as intended" which FromSoft appears to believe as its complete non-existence. Wearing all but the Havel Set will make you staggered from a regular enemy hit, whereas in the previous Souls games, armor actually had its purpose in reducing damage and preventing staggering. Upgrading is a waste of materials and souls, seeing as there's no point.

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    Despite those, the game is great.    … Expand
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. Chilissy
    Apr 26, 2016
    8
    Dark Souls 3 is amazing because of the difficulty level. Almost all of new games are pretty easy to play, DS3 makes player to think, to combine, to experience the "mind" of enemies. Really challenging game. 8/10
  25. D4vidz
    May 30, 2016
    8
    Interesting game, but very unpolished and the whole Souls series is very overrated. These games are less about skill and more about error and trial until you memorize your opponents' patterns and beat them up easily after that.
  26. andrewtheunbeli
    May 9, 2016
    8
    Will we ever see a Dark Soul game which is proper optimized for PC? Great game, but poor optimization drag it low. The story is interesting and gameplay is hard and fun.
  27. 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.
  28. setuis
    May 30, 2016
    9
    I only ever comment on a games flaws...

    1. the farming of silver knights and skeltons for two trophies or to get to spells is the worst idea ever espcially concerning low drop rate. 2. the game doesn't teach how to rispote or counter moves the game can be done with just rolling from attacks (they should slow down an enemy at start to teach this so that pvp etc is better., they should    I only ever comment on a games flaws...

    1. the farming of silver knights and skeltons for two trophies or to get to spells is the worst idea ever espcially concerning low drop rate.

    2. the game doesn't teach how to rispote or counter moves the game can be done with just rolling from attacks (they should slow down an enemy at start to teach this so that pvp etc is better., they should also teach stealth better so thief is better..)

    3. The PVP option the enemies in a players world should always attack both players not require a seed of giant tree.

    The lack of master key like dark souls 1 and the general connection of worlds still makes this seem subpar to the classic dark souls 1.    … Expand
  29. Hahakomori
    Jul 29, 2016
    9
    From Software never disappoints.They created another fantastic game,with a unique atmosphere and a great combat mechanic.It's almost good as Dark Souls I
  30. logicalfox
    Sep 24, 2016
    8
    It's a good game in graphics and combat style also is a tribute for dark souls 1 but it dont catch me at all beacause need something else the game became repetittive and you need farm for progress in the game. The armour wepons and habilities are awesome the bosses are a little bit easier than dark souls 1.
    The music it's good, I play with a xbox 360 controller beacause in keyboard it's a    It's a good game in graphics and combat style also is a tribute for dark souls 1 but it dont catch me at all beacause need something else the game became repetittive and you need farm for progress in the game. The armour wepons and habilities are awesome the bosses are a little bit easier than dark souls 1.
    The music it's good, I play with a xbox 360 controller beacause in keyboard it's a piece of **** to play it.
    About NPC's only Sigward of Catherine catch me the another one didn´t impresive me.
    A good game but isn't a epic game    … Expand
  31. 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
  32. ChosenUndead99
    Apr 29, 2018
    9
    With faster movement and combat, Dark Souls 3 feels the best out of the series to control. There are lots of improvements made on the earlier games that make this a must buy! Controller required.
  33. 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.
  34. 6oni
    Oct 14, 2018
    9
    it has some failures nd lacks innovation maybe bcause it s not a triple A
    (even if hiring gud artists can fix it)
    i miss d stuning dsign 4 armors weapons enemies scenarios npcs story dialogs msc etc..
    but despite everything it is my favorite game of dis gneration //
  35. MikeKarat98
    Feb 11, 2019
    10
    The best game ever along with Bloodborne. Thats it! You don't need other informations. Just play it!!!
  36. LimpDingus
    Sep 16, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Context
    Going back to 2011, I had briefly played Dark Souls, but very quickly came to the conclusion it wasn't for me.
    It wasn't until 2015 with the release of Bloodborne that I returned to a FromSoftware title.
    After replaying and acquiring the Platinum trophy for Bloodborne in 2017, I finally decided it was time to give the Souls series another chance by getting Dark Souls III.

    Review
    Gameplay
    Entering Dark Souls III, I immediately noticed the gameplay felt pretty much the same as Bloodborne. This made it that much easier for me to continue playing just as I had in Bloodborne. One of the most common things I heard about Dark Souls titles was that you needed to turtle behind a shield to play. Needless to say, that type of playstyle isn't necessary in the third installment. You can choose to run around in naked goat dragon form, heavy armor with a dark hand, typical sword and shield, mage, pyromancer, cleric(joke), or even a Havel monster behind a giant shield.
    Dark Souls III has the best gameplay of the series and is one of the reasons I keep playing.
    Setting
    Post-apocalyptic, science-fiction, and fantastical medieval are the three genres I'd use to describe the setting. It isn't my favorite of the Soulsborne series, but it is a close second. From giant poisonous swamps to massive castles; Molten lakes below the earth to an ethereal city; Catacombs filled with skeletons to a large, completely optional, hidden dragon fortress in the clouds.
    Dark Souls III takes you everywhere with beautiful vistas and enemies to match.
    Narrative
    Who knows what's going on in any of these games? I sure don't. You are the "Ashen One", just like in the previous games, you are an undead brought back to life to complete your goal.
    Dark Souls III's narrative is convoluted, but that is precisely what makes it so great.
    Multiplayer
    Having trouble fighting through an area or killing a boss? Call on a Sun Bro for some jolly cooperation. Want to try out new builds in PvP? Summon a red or mad phantom. Tired of fighting invaders? Throw on that Way of Blue emblem to request help from the police. Dark Souls III's multiplayer can get annoying if you don't know how to roll catch, but it's very fun either way. I would not have played as much without the PvP.
    So whether you're looking for that jolly cooperation with strangers or some intense PvP fast rolling, Dark Souls III does it best.
    Conclusion
    With well over 700hrs in the title as of the writing of this review and having played and compared it to all the other Souls games,
    I give Dark Souls III a
    9 out of 10
    I feel I can unequivocally recommend Dark Soul III to everyone regardless of playstyle.
    I personally don't agree with the whole "Dark Souls is too hard" argument/meme.
    My hopes are that FromSoftware's future titles don't stray too far from what the SoulsBorne series built.    … Expand
  37. TOKYO_GHOUL_R
    Dec 15, 2020
    9
    Серия соулс в свое время произвела фурор на рынке видеоигр, ибо трудно представить, чтобы игра в которой вас насилуют по несколько сотен раз за прохождение, понравилась такому большому количеству человек, но чудеса случаются.

    Начинал свое знакомство с этой серией именно с 3 части, ибо до 2017 года не имел нужного железа, да и вообще не знал что это такое, эти темные души и с чем их    Серия соулс в свое время произвела фурор на рынке видеоигр, ибо трудно представить, чтобы игра в которой вас насилуют по несколько сотен раз за прохождение, понравилась такому большому количеству человек, но чудеса случаются.

    Начинал свое знакомство с этой серией именно с 3 части, ибо до 2017 года не имел нужного железа, да и вообще не знал что это такое, эти темные души и с чем их едят.
    После сотен часов боли и прохождения двух других частей абсолютно честно признаюсь, что эта часть самая слабая из всех лично для меня, но не лишенная той же изюминки, что первые 2 игры.
    Дарк соулс 3 ощущается гораздо более быстрым проектом, нежели первый или второй соулс из-за чего мне было попроще играть в первые 2 части, а другим наоборот, ибо 1 и 2 дс по скорости одинаковы.
    Проект японцев все также не прощает ошибок, имеет потрясающие локации и свой шарм, но до уровня первых частей явно не дотягивает.
    Отдельным бонусом всех игр соулс является кооператив, в котором можно весело гаситься против боссов и вражеских фантомов. Единственное что не советую это пвп из-за разницы в пинге и обилия читеров.

    Ставлю девятку сугубо из-за того, что быстрый геймплей мне ближе(Так крепкие 7 или 8 баллов)

    Рекомендую к покупке.    … Expand
  38. 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
  39. Jam1cks
    Jul 10, 2021
    10
    Камера камера камера камера камера камера камера камера камера камера камера
  40. vxnxcxvs
    Dec 10, 2019
    7
    TL;DR: Fan service.

    For many years, I thought that Dark Souls II was the worst game of the triology. But after play Dark Souls III, I changed my mind. The game is very beautiful, have good bosses and the level design is awesome. But there's too many fan service to cover some mistakes. The weapon art is ridiculous. While in Dark Souls II you have a good Power Stance, in Dark Souls III    TL;DR: Fan service.

    For many years, I thought that Dark Souls II was the worst game of the triology. But after play Dark Souls III, I changed my mind. The game is very beautiful, have good bosses and the level design is awesome. But there's too many fan service to cover some mistakes. The weapon art is ridiculous. While in Dark Souls II you have a good Power Stance, in Dark Souls III every sword looks like an acrobatic pole. Seriously, just press one button and your character do three backflips, one twist and finish doing burpees. The optimization is also bad in consoles, I noticed that when I reached some areas and I thought I was playing Dark Souls I and trying to rush in Blighttown. And the farming is very broken too. I spent almost 20h farming covenant items (and i didn't complete the farm!), and I was using all discovery boosts avaiable in the game. The DLC's are very good though, with very hard boss fights (I hate you Sister Friede) with a beautiful level design.    … Expand
  41. HeyMarce
    Feb 3, 2020
    2
    You cant coop easly... Game not for eveyone. If you ve no hands, you cant play it.

    Its unfair
  42. dk47
    Jun 1, 2020
    10
    gud game but big boi onion dies :(( gud music adasdasdasdasdasdsadasdasdasdasd
  43. bancandrei
    May 12, 2020
    6
    This game is so derivative and has the most linear progression, making it in my eyes the worst Souls game. Combat did feel the best though, even better than Bloodborne. If you are in it for the mechanics or how a game feels/plays this may just be your dream game.
    So, in a way this is the pinnacle of the Souls series as it will inevitably "evolve", Sekiro already feels very different. And    This game is so derivative and has the most linear progression, making it in my eyes the worst Souls game. Combat did feel the best though, even better than Bloodborne. If you are in it for the mechanics or how a game feels/plays this may just be your dream game.
    So, in a way this is the pinnacle of the Souls series as it will inevitably "evolve", Sekiro already feels very different. And of the elements of an aRPG (story, exploration and combat), the Souls series definitely is focused on the combat/mechanics part.    … Expand
  44. RazorHit
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Шедевр, обязательно к прохождению всем любителям экшн рпг и впрочем лучше игровое дарк фэнтези.
  45. kezzyhko
    Aug 5, 2020
    5
    ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍
  46. ppytry
    May 19, 2021
    10
    хоть игра почти такаяже. при этом изменения заметны, убрали адаптивность, то есть теперь игрок моментально не осттанавливается а может пить эстус во время ходьбы, искуственный интеллект меньше "помогает" делать перекаты, что помогает самому контрлировать направление удара, тепепь если граматно расположить героя, он не пропускает мимо а парирует. плюс добавили режим "пвп 1 на 1", хотьхоть игра почти такаяже. при этом изменения заметны, убрали адаптивность, то есть теперь игрок моментально не осттанавливается а может пить эстус во время ходьбы, искуственный интеллект меньше "помогает" делать перекаты, что помогает самому контрлировать направление удара, тепепь если граматно расположить героя, он не пропускает мимо а парирует. плюс добавили режим "пвп 1 на 1", хоть какое-то разнообразие.… Expand
  47. CptBabapf
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    For me, its the best Dark Souls.
    It has:
    The smoothest Controls and Combat.
    The best Magic System.
    The best Graphics.
    The best DLCs.
    The same Atmosphere of the Souls Games.
    The same diffrent nice Music.
  48. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    7
    К сожалению после бладика вообще не торт. Только за графику даю 7, так то это 6-ка.
  49. piglordofallham
    May 10, 2022
    6
    Yes.. Indeed! Its finally here, the third and final installment (hopefully) in the "Dark Souls" duology turned trilogy. Is it everything we hoped for? Probably not, so lets pick this thing apart until theirs nothing left but vague item explanations. I enjoyed the original Demon's Souls as well as Dark Souls back in the day, that "day" being 10 years ago and nearly 5 years before itsYes.. Indeed! Its finally here, the third and final installment (hopefully) in the "Dark Souls" duology turned trilogy. Is it everything we hoped for? Probably not, so lets pick this thing apart until theirs nothing left but vague item explanations. I enjoyed the original Demon's Souls as well as Dark Souls back in the day, that "day" being 10 years ago and nearly 5 years before its final send-off title. Enjoyment was uneven at best, and downright infuriating making mistakes or miss-timing swings, or repostes, or quite simply vanishing into the floor only to die a few seconds later. I certainly had my share of all of these things in Dark Souls 3, but it is certainly more broken than the original game (even at 60 frames per second).

    Dark Souls 3 is about as "finished" as the original Dark Souls was after Lost Izalith, and many, many, many, many areas can be spotted with unfinished textures, weird black voids, stupid assets blocking off areas or my favorite- paths that seem to lead to absolutely nowhere- because they had to cut off huge chunks of areas. Whole areas are rife with these issues, which is fairly bewildering seeing as this is FromSoft's 5th entree in this particularly series, with about a dozen other King's Field games they apparently didn't ACTUALLY learn anything from while designing. Whether this is because the "B" team worked on Dark Souls 3 or not, its incredibly disconcerting. Hitboxes are the worst they've been since Dark Souls 2, enemies have zero artificial intelligence and quite simply rubberband to the player until falling comedically to their death or being outran to the nearest bonfire to reset their positioning. In short, nothing has changed since the original Dark Souls.

    Enemies are the biggest offense, as they aren't just faster than they've ever been, but bafflingly sometimes emit NO animation tells that they're actually attacking you, or worse are the same attack animations from an older game, but sped up to create some kind of challenge. Weapons? Recycled. Attack animatons for weapons? Recycled. How they manage to create anything new in this series is actually pretty surprising these days. Status ailments are on the menu all throughout, with special mention to those bizarre maggot monsters that instantly glue themselves to the player and cause persisting BLEED damage until you run out of estus, go back to a bonfire, or heal yourself with some red weed that you shove into your face. Random number generation pretty much denies you from being able to just find practical and useful items on enemies you kill, another very dated concept when any speedrunner inevitably realizes none of the enemies are worth wasting your time attacking, so you end up farming for specific items or buying up a handful of items at a time at a shopkeeper.

    NPC's and their sub-sub-quests (or requests) are just as pointless as they were in the original Dark Souls, but now they all collectively sit around Firelink Shrine, a boring, colorless, grey-black mess of tunnels with no distiguishing features. So have fun wandering down the same boring hallway only to accidentally head back upstairs and miss whatever NPC you didn't know was actually below Andre and the little old lady in the chair. The running theme in Dark Souls 3 appears to be very repetitive and dull level designs that are actually very compact, but difficult to navigate due to their re-used color palette's or textures. FromSoft- just because you rename everything or re-arrange items I've seen a million times, doesn't mean you've made a sequel. If anything Dark Souls 3 is like an expansion pack.

    Bosses all seem really awful early on, especially the giant tree, who has perplexing and odd hitboxes on his only weakpoints for no discernable reason. I'm tempted to not even call the first few bosses actual "boss fights" as they are more like supercharged regular enemies. This is kind of hilarious because the initial mob who turns into a giant black goo snake monster is actually MORE LETHAL than Vordt of the Boreal Valley. It wasn't until I got to the catacombs that I really started to wonder if the game was actually broken. IF you didn't take a big bonk club or something similar with you to the catacombs, then I'm very sorry since now you'll have to deal with extremely tough, fast-moving, unlimited stamina, bleed status effect attacking skeletons that are so agile you might never be able to hit them before they kill you. Of course I'm referring to the ninja skeletons, who are bizarrely dangerous compared to the actual boss in Catacombs of Carthus. Do you see a pattern here?

    The bosses in Dark Souls 3 are not hard. A lot them go down to fire-applied weapons or lightning imbued weapons, or just a jack hammer of a strength weapon to the side of the skull, and its very satisfying, but what makes Dark Souls 3 actually hard is the broken, terrible, and ridiculous level design and item placement. That's it.    … Expand
  50. Dnische
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    The most challenging DS part for me. Good balanced combat, intrinsic for RPG replayability, and overall atmosphere of the devastated fantasy world — all significant aspects from the previous parts remain here but with graphics improved and controls fixed. Music is peerless and art style is flawless.

    Easy 9/10 (becouse of frequent brazenly copypasted Bloodborne assets and overall    The most challenging DS part for me. Good balanced combat, intrinsic for RPG replayability, and overall atmosphere of the devastated fantasy world — all significant aspects from the previous parts remain here but with graphics improved and controls fixed. Music is peerless and art style is flawless.

    Easy 9/10 (becouse of frequent brazenly copypasted Bloodborne assets and overall similarity of visuals)    … Expand
  51. 1pengu
    May 3, 2021
    10
    This is a masterpiece, cant deny. May the flames guild thee, ashen one.

    VietNam. May, 2021.
  52. ErenAbysswalker
    May 5, 2021
    9
    Souls games is masterpiece but poise means nothing they can fix poise because heavy armors means nothing in my opinion
  53. 7t7
    May 13, 2021
    9
    İ loved this game,graphics are very good.Mechanics are better.
    Graphics 10
    Mechanics 9
    Fun 8
  54. dikii_hohol
    Jun 6, 2021
    9
    дота 2 крекер дота 2 крекер дота 2 крекер дота 2 крекер дота 2 крекер дота 2 крекер
  55. amkdinazoru
    Jun 6, 2021
    10
    Best fromsoft game and best game ever!
    Graphics,weapons,bosses,gameplay and musıcs are great!
  56. Rudey21
    Jun 20, 2021
    10
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  57. Bathhouse9000
    Jul 8, 2021
    10
    Fantastic action rpg. Love the character building system, combat, world and levels.
  58. Littlezera
    Jul 13, 2021
    10
    Simply amazing game, probably the best in the Dark Souls saga, my only complaint is that the story is very complex and not so easy to understand, but the game is excellent!
  59. Foolofatook84
    Jul 17, 2021
    10
    I really disliked the first Dark Souls when I first played it. After trying (and loving) a couple of other soulslike games (like 'The Surge' and 'Bloodborne') I decided to give the first Dark Souls a second chance. I still didn't like it, and to this day I still haven't finished it. I decided to skip straight to DS3, and I am glad I did. DS3 fixes most of the issues (and bugs) I had withI really disliked the first Dark Souls when I first played it. After trying (and loving) a couple of other soulslike games (like 'The Surge' and 'Bloodborne') I decided to give the first Dark Souls a second chance. I still didn't like it, and to this day I still haven't finished it. I decided to skip straight to DS3, and I am glad I did. DS3 fixes most of the issues (and bugs) I had with the first game. It controls so much tighter and feels much fairer. Absolutely love it.… Expand
  60. Game0fLife
    Aug 4, 2021
    6
    Fun game, but don't play it without a fan-made anti-cheat mod (Go google it). Within the first hour of the game, I got a cheat item forcefully throw into my inventory (Can't remove it) and almost got me banned. I have to delete everything and restart a new game.
  61. PaulAllen
    Aug 6, 2021
    10
    Absolutely phenomenal game, optimises everything good about the souls series in one game, and removes most of the negatives, the closest to a perfect game in my opinion. Does every aspect of being a game as well as I have seen. KBAM support is very poor so essentially requires a controller but is a non issue in terms of its actual merits as a game.

    10/10 as it is the closest thing to    Absolutely phenomenal game, optimises everything good about the souls series in one game, and removes most of the negatives, the closest to a perfect game in my opinion. Does every aspect of being a game as well as I have seen. KBAM support is very poor so essentially requires a controller but is a non issue in terms of its actual merits as a game.

    10/10 as it is the closest thing to perfect a game can get    … Expand
  62. MortalShaw
    Aug 9, 2021
    10
    el mejor souls de la trilogia, mejora absolutamente todo de los 2 anteriores, es espectacular los jefes, escenarios, banda sonora, jefes y los dlc, uffffff, espectacular todo, este juego merecio el goty y no la kk de overwatch.
  63. F3T1W
    Aug 27, 2021
    8
    Amazing atmospheric game that brings a lot of emotion, and when played together...
  64. SmartAlec775
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Amazing game in every way. The world, the combat, the boss fights. Had no issues playing on PC.
  65. IAmGood-U
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    Just a phenomenal game. So many builds. Lots of enemies and boss fights. The world-building is amazing with awesome and interesting lore. FromSoftware does it again. A great addition to the souls series.
  66. Bignubbaz4
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THIS GAME: Is that the mechanics structure are excellent made for each person feel like they are in actual combat, witch is intense! further more the selective art in this world is high quality and very smoothing enjoyable.
  67. Adgr1ma
    Sep 14, 2021
    10
    Dark Souls is my favorite franchise, and Dark Souls 3 is the best RPG I've ever played. It's difficult, but rewarding in many ways. This game is rich in beauty, from the mysterious lore, to the intricate combat styles, to the imperfect but deadly fun online gameplay. This game is just amazing in every way, and if you're a fan of a challenge, Dark Souls 3 is a must play.
  68. SoulsFan22
    Sep 16, 2021
    10
    Dark Souls is 200% the best game Ive ever played. I LOOOVVVEE the first 2 (and all of fromsoftwares games) and this is just a combination of those games and this new game!! theres litterally nothing wrong with it! DARK SOULS 3 IS PERFECT!
  69. Rondalh
    Sep 18, 2021
    0
    Completely pointless and boring boss simulator. Very obvious Resident Evil 4 rip-off in terms of cool, huge boss monsters, but it doesn't have fun atmosphere, story or good characters like RE4. Also it's pointlessly difficult to the point where you die over 70 times on one boss and you have to play same section of the game over and over again. This is not what i call fun.
  70. SirFake
    Dec 2, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I hate black People I hate black People I hate black People I hate black People I hate black People… Expand
  71. 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.
  72. strangermoon
    Sep 27, 2019
    9
    only a few piece of art can consider death more than end this is one of them. games looks like contunes dark souls 1 and many chars armors even loctainos from first game. castle citadel design and dragon fights makes game better than second game. knight class begging knight armor seems decent and looks good even better look than cover cinder armor. never thought can beat assassins creedonly a few piece of art can consider death more than end this is one of them. games looks like contunes dark souls 1 and many chars armors even loctainos from first game. castle citadel design and dragon fights makes game better than second game. knight class begging knight armor seems decent and looks good even better look than cover cinder armor. never thought can beat assassins creed history and religion combine formule but dark souls add lonely knight pilgram formule wtih little berserk dark feelngs well. games not too insane hard like ds1 which is good too. there is no map like skyrim but level designes amazing you are feeling in a fairytail land you can see where you go or where you come and not a simple way complex. how skyrim feels like bob ross table dark souls 3 looks like Hieronymus Bosch table.… Expand
  73. Silentwalker
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    *Edit* They have since fixed there game and runs much better and doesn't constantly crash, now that it runs smoothly I can easily give it the score it deserves.

    I'm giving this game a 3 on the PC because of how broken it currently is. I've had crashes to desktop, hitching where the game will stutter for a second and will not get any controller inputs, controller input lag, invisible    *Edit* They have since fixed there game and runs much better and doesn't constantly crash, now that it runs smoothly I can easily give it the score it deserves.

    I'm giving this game a 3 on the PC because of how broken it currently is. I've had crashes to desktop, hitching where the game will stutter for a second and will not get any controller inputs, controller input lag, invisible walls that prevent you from moving and I've fallen though the world 3 times so far.

    If you want to buy it on the PC I'd suggest waiting till they fix these issues and Nvidia update there drivers.    … Expand
  74. Sunykamey
    Aug 12, 2018
    8
    This games network code is horrible. In a game where the majority of players that have completed the game generally (only) once only stick around for the PVP part and this is the games biggest flaw. The hit detection on weapons itself is not good in itself (also in PVE when you are clearly out of reach but get hit/damaged nevertheless) but couple that with huges delays, roll-spamming youThis games network code is horrible. In a game where the majority of players that have completed the game generally (only) once only stick around for the PVP part and this is the games biggest flaw. The hit detection on weapons itself is not good in itself (also in PVE when you are clearly out of reach but get hit/damaged nevertheless) but couple that with huges delays, roll-spamming you get a somewhat random system. Some may like it, you may get fun out of it, but it could be way better and it is flawed.… Expand
  75. p1menta
    Dec 25, 2022
    9
    i'm a huge from soft fan, and this right here is top tier to me, beautiful, great bosses, creative enemies.
  76. Dudraug
    Apr 2, 2019
    8
    Actually great game. But it copies too many from DS1, too many fan-service. It is why only 8/10. But game is really good. Final boss is the best boss of whole series ever.
  77. Xevon
    Feb 16, 2018
    9
    Dark Souls II made a significant number of missteps which brought the experience to it's knees. Thankfully, Dark Souls III is a return to form. It looks, feels and plays just like the first game and avoids the second games problems such as shoddy enemy placement and sloppy hitboxes. Dark Souls III is every bit as good as the first and while it isn't my personal favorite in the series, it'sDark Souls II made a significant number of missteps which brought the experience to it's knees. Thankfully, Dark Souls III is a return to form. It looks, feels and plays just like the first game and avoids the second games problems such as shoddy enemy placement and sloppy hitboxes. Dark Souls III is every bit as good as the first and while it isn't my personal favorite in the series, it's certainly a wonderful continuation of the first games brilliance and comes wholeheartedly recommended to anybody who enjoyed Dark Souls.… Expand
  78. Andremax
    Sep 10, 2018
    9
    It's impressive seeing how Dark Souls game's franchise evolved and finished with a flourish. Beautiful and breathtaking as never, scenarios seeing by far to go along with your evolution in game are simply dazzling. Difficulty is a little bit attenuated, maybe for attract and introduce more public to Souls series, but still frustrating and challenging. As once said, recommendable playingIt's impressive seeing how Dark Souls game's franchise evolved and finished with a flourish. Beautiful and breathtaking as never, scenarios seeing by far to go along with your evolution in game are simply dazzling. Difficulty is a little bit attenuated, maybe for attract and introduce more public to Souls series, but still frustrating and challenging. As once said, recommendable playing this one in PC, as to admires landscapes as for playability, but with a gamepad.… Expand
  79. AppleBreen
    Jul 2, 2016
    8
    What to start with... This is probably my the most favourite Souls game ever. Everything is great: graphics, battle system, plot. What i don't like about this game is a BAD netcode (say hello to ghost range) which doesn't let me do a reaction-parry (which i really rely on in PvE).
  80. 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
  81. smahlt
    Feb 15, 2021
    5
    Well if nothing else, at least From recognized it was time to kill the series after this one. Very few original ideas and instead basically a copy paste of DS1 with some details reworded. The only viable builds are low equip load fast roll, just like **** Then to drive the point home, the entire level design theme is to throw a bunch of enemies at you at once. That plus building defenseWell if nothing else, at least From recognized it was time to kill the series after this one. Very few original ideas and instead basically a copy paste of DS1 with some details reworded. The only viable builds are low equip load fast roll, just like **** Then to drive the point home, the entire level design theme is to throw a bunch of enemies at you at once. That plus building defense being bad ruins this game.… Expand
  82. pongkrit03
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Dark Souls 3 is the most polished in franchises. It has abundant of weapons, stages and enemies. The mana system and weapon's skill are well added that give players more variety. Multiplayer should be the best. This game is also good for newcomers since the difficulty in stages set so well. Actually I have played this game in PS4 before, at that time I wasn't impressed much since IDark Souls 3 is the most polished in franchises. It has abundant of weapons, stages and enemies. The mana system and weapon's skill are well added that give players more variety. Multiplayer should be the best. This game is also good for newcomers since the difficulty in stages set so well. Actually I have played this game in PS4 before, at that time I wasn't impressed much since I compared it with Bloodborne but now again on PC 60 FPS with all dlcs I think this game are all-around well made and deserves very high score.

    Anyway, the game does locked at 60 FPS, which is a shame for high end PC users. NG+ does not offer something different as I have expected. Graphic in my opinion is just ok. I felt like the game was designed for console not PC. However, if you have joystick, it won't be a problem. Gameplay is pretty much like other DS so it could feel repetitive and tired sometimes if you have played other games already.    … Expand
  83. 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
  84. R3DTHR3AT
    Jan 2, 2021
    8
    Сразу ощущается, что была сделана работа над ошибками второй части и игра во многом вернулась к канонам первой части.

    + стилистика снова стала ближе к жанру дарк фентези. + дизайн уровней близок к первой части, чем к позорным кишкам-коридорам из второй. + годная итемизация. Остались 4 слота для колец из второй части, но общее количество колец возросло кратно, что открывает простор    Сразу ощущается, что была сделана работа над ошибками второй части и игра во многом вернулась к канонам первой части.

    + стилистика снова стала ближе к жанру дарк фентези.

    + дизайн уровней близок к первой части, чем к позорным кишкам-коридорам из второй.

    + годная итемизация. Остались 4 слота для колец из второй части, но общее количество колец возросло кратно, что открывает простор для билдостроения

    + снова вернулись сложные боссы

    + мотивированное пвп с фармом итемов ковенантов за которые дают кольца, оружия, заклинания. Игра до сих пор с хорошим онлайном.

    Каких-то серьезных минусов выделить не могу. Сначала не понравилась возможность тупо пробегать мобов от костра до костра, но с другой стороны для прохождения нг+ и нг++ эта возможность обернулась плюсом.

    Возможно минусом является чрезмерное копирование мотивов первой части, с одной стороны вроде как отсылки для фанатов, а с другой кажется, что их черезчур много и попахивает халтурой и ленью разрабов придумать что-то новое.

    Косвенным минусом являются некоторые игроки, которые играют в эту игру. В частности те, кто проходят ее троем. Вторгаешься как обычно и тут сразу на тебя бросается сразу трое умственно отсталых. В чем прикол фейсроллить все локи как трактор и убивать боссов за 10сек? И ведь это действительно не случайная компашка. Чекаешь их стим профили - все трое из Финляндии/Турции/Китая. В общем не хило подгорел пукич с этих ретардов когда приходилось фармить итемы через вторжения. Ей б-гу, к людям прожимавшим альт+ф4 больше уважения.

    Тем не менее игра балдежная, модная, стильная, молодежная.    … Expand
  85. Yaozza
    Mar 20, 2017
    8
    Same formula as the other games from the soulsborne series. Excellent game but more of the same. Don't get me wrong I loved playing through this game but From software are using all the same tricks they have shown previously. If you liked Dark souls or Bloodborne, this game is a must.
  86. jelikey
    Sep 13, 2019
    8
    Dark Souls 3 is a great game. I love Souls games and this game did not disappoint me in the least. It isn't my favourite one but It is still amazing none the less and the DLC makes it even better! FromSoftware is freaking awesome at making DLC worth your time and money. I have already clocked over 250 hours in this game and I am still having great fun. The performance is nearly perfect on
  87. The_Emzee
    Sep 29, 2020
    9
    if you ask me... it is solid 9!

    Graphics, music, gameplay = top Quality

    It frustrated me a lot when I noticed that game is pretty short...:O

    Still worth playing and trying to get that Platinum Trophy on Play Station!
  88. 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.
  89. terryfying
    Apr 24, 2023
    10
    One of the best games i ever played. My first soulsborne game. Great gamedesign, leveldesign, plot, art, everything.
  90. Captain_Chaos
    Jun 22, 2016
    8
    If you pick a fight with the devil, you better be stronger then hell.

    A surprising turnaround from the second game, at least for me. Series features I continue to not like (invasions, the weird co-op system, a lack of effective anti-cheat measures, spotty netcode) are tempered by extremely improved mouse and keyboard controls, among other things. I cannot overstate this: the shoddy    If you pick a fight with the devil, you better be stronger then hell.

    A surprising turnaround from the second game, at least for me. Series features I continue to not like (invasions, the weird co-op system, a lack of effective anti-cheat measures, spotty netcode) are tempered by extremely improved mouse and keyboard controls, among other things. I cannot overstate this: the shoddy controls are what ruined Dark Souls 2 for me and made it one of the most unrewarding games I've ever played. When this game was announced, you could hear me roll my eyes.

    But this is not Dark Souls 2. I am told it is rather more like Bloodborne, but since I've not played that gamae I'll have to take their word for it. What it is is a surprisingly competent action RPG with flexible character progression, varied armor and weapons, impressive vistas and, if I have to be honest, actually challenging gameplay with, at least in my first playthrough, far fewer cheap shots then in the second game. There were almost no moments in my first run where I felt the game was being unfair in the fights, but having a gaggle of friends certainly helps. It also has a lion's share of continuity nods for fans of the first Dark Souls, which, unfortunately, I have also not played.

    The end of days has come upon the ruined lands of Lordran, and there is but one task left of any import. A tolling of an ancient bell has risen you, a nameless undead, from an unmarked grave. Your quest is to bring to heel the wayward Lords of Cinder, and use the power granted by their ashes to decide the fate of a dying world. To do that, you'll need souls. Lots of souls.

    Dark Souls 3 does away with the level bracketing "Soul Memory" system of 2, allowing friends to summon each other freely into their worlds, so long as they have not yet defeated a boss. However, the small white sign soapstone has also been omitted, making summoning friends into completed areas much more difficult, requiring the use of the red sign and an item that allows AI enemies to attack and be attacked by invaders.

    The netcode has been improved from 2 considerably, making finding and summoning allies a much less tedious affair, and a preponderance (some have said overly so) of bonfires make it so that you never have very far to walk. The neutral zone of Firelink Shrine is separate from from the main game areas, and can be stocked with a variety of NPCs, some of whom have sidequests for you to complete, and a variety of weapons, armor, spells, and items to sell.

    Many say that Dark Souls is a throwback to an era of gaming where games did not, quote, "hold your hand." But in many cases this translates simply to a lack of conveniences you would expect from other modern-day RPGs. My number one complaint: The total and utter lack of a map system. Lucky as I was, I had friends to guide me through the game, but on the rare occasion they were not with me I would quickly find myself completely and utterly lost. Dark Souls 3's environments consist largely of cathedrals and castles, with the occasional sewer or swamp, and there are very few landmarks with which to get your bearings. There is also no form of quest tracker or objective marker telling you where to go for anything, leaving you to blindly stumble along, presumably into an area with enemies much more powerful then those you should be facing at your current level. At least there's a wiki. It would be very easy to screw up side quests if you didn't know what you were doing going in, locking you out of certain rewards entirely for that run. It also suffers from somewhat uninspired musical direction (with the exception of the hauntingly beautiful theme of the Dancer of the Boreal Valley) and at least one completely lackluster ending.

    The multiplayer system continues to be a mechanic that others find integral to Dark Souls and one that I find clumsy and irritating. There is no other game series I know of where a player can enter your game uninvited and actively hinder you from progressing in the story. I am aware you can simply play offline, but this also prevents you from summoning friendly players, and I am reasonably sure I would not have had the patience for some of the boss fights without help. I also lament the lack of a true co-op experience as in any other game, instead of forcing you to replay the game several times over for each of your friends, though, the improved controls and a better choice of stats and gear on my part this time around alliviated that to a not-insignificant degree. Considering this is Dark Souls, I really didn't die very often, and I am more relieved by that then anything.

    Series problems aside, on its own merits I found Dark Souls 3 rather entertaining. The core combat is very solid with, I feel, a lot of room to experiment tactically, and even fighting invaders was for the most part, fun- barring one occasion with an incredibly obvious and indestructable hacker. I have to admit I did not expect to like any part of the game going in. I felt pressured to play this game, and this is the first time I can remember enjoying a game I intially did not want to play. I even found myself playing it alone, getting myself summoned as a Warrior of Sunlight to assist other players against the game's many thrilling boss battles, by far the highlight of the game, in jolly co-operation. I also attempted to be a Blue Sentinel and a Blade of the Darkmoon, but found it difficult to be summoned in this way.

    I almost regret that this is supposedly the final entry in the series. I can only hope that future RPGs by From Software follow this game's example.    … Expand
  91. 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
  92. Sharb
    Aug 4, 2016
    9
    The single player game along Witcher 3!
    Pros: People say this game has no story but in my opinion this game has one of the best stories ever made. It will be hard to search for the real story because it's hidden in item descriptions, statues etc. all over the map. There are tons of great interpretations on youtube, you should definitely check out VaatiVidya if you have ever played this    The single player game along Witcher 3!
    Pros: People say this game has no story but in my opinion this game has one of the best stories ever made. It will be hard to search for the real story because it's hidden in item descriptions, statues etc. all over the map. There are tons of great interpretations on youtube, you should definitely check out VaatiVidya if you have ever played this game.

    It might not be the hardest game ever made but it's definitely challenging enough for me after grinding through most of the modern games. This is definitely a huge positive for me.

    Great environment. The graphics are maybe not as good as in some newer games like Witcher 3 but how everything is laid out, it's beautiful in a hard to explain way.

    People complain about the game being only about rolling and hitting but there's more behind that. Different bosses are weak to different types or damage and you can take advantage of that to make the bosses a little easier. Most of the enemies can be riposted with a perfectly timed parry and you can try and get behind them to backstab for extra damage. There's also sorceries, pyromancies and miracles that can be used to buff your weapons, cast spells, heal your allies, make you invisible/more resistant to magic etc.

    Dark souls 3 is very replayed in my opinion. I have completed the game 4 times with my main character and just started another run with a different class. There are 4 different endings and the enemies gain more health and give you more souls on each New game +.

    Cons: The game was developed to be played with a controller so they don't give you any instructions if you're playing with a keyboard. It's not a big problem if you are able to type "dark souls 3 pc controls" in Google.

    The PvP is pretty laggy because of ping. People complained about OP weapons but after the first few patches there are no incredibly op weapons left it the game.

    Camera sometimes **** you in boss fights if you get cornered.    … Expand
  93. iPotat
    Jul 5, 2017
    9
    With this series I started to get acquainted with only 3 parts of Dark Souls.
    I was aware of its complexity, but did not attach much importance. Now I decided to get acquainted with this series.
    We play for the non-combatant - a restless soul whose body was rejected by the flames The game itself takes place in the kingdom of Lotrr at the junction of many powerful kingdoms that    With this series I started to get acquainted with only 3 parts of Dark Souls.
    I was aware of its complexity, but did not attach much importance. Now I decided to get acquainted with this series.

    We play for the non-combatant - a restless soul whose body was rejected by the flames
    The game itself takes place in the kingdom of Lotrr at the junction of many powerful kingdoms that belonged to the rulers of the ashes, but eventually, as a result of certain incidents, these lands turned into half-ruined ruins inhabited only by vile creatures

    The game represents the path from point A to the boss (B), along the way we meet different mobs. From light to pizetskhykatyavki, as well as you can meet an NPC with side quests or a trader.

    We have 10 classes with different game styles to choose from. You can be a knight, you can be a magician, but you can take a vagabond and assemble your class, thanks to the extensive leveling of the level allows.
    Bleeding occurs at the expense of spending souls, which drop out from various mobs.

    In the game a large arsenal of weapons, shields, spells, everyone will find his own.
    From the combat system, you can note a bad camera and the management of the character. With some bosses there will be difficulties due to the camera itself.

    Separately I want to mention the soundtrack and design of locations.

    Each location is not similar to the previous one, here its secrets, mobs, its boss and its NPC. The locations themselves are connected with each other by bonfires (for quick movement and saves).
    The variety of mobs in each location pleases, they are not similar to each other.
    And all this is added to the soundtrack, which is worth the soundtrack in the main menu.

    Bosses are different: from slow to fast, from big to small, from strong to weak, and each boss needs his own approach.
    Sometimes bosses are able to greatly surprise. Either somehow change during a fight, or you have to kill by special, or in the arena with the boss will happen some kind of garbage

    Even if you can not get through the boss you can call for help from a phantom (other players or bots)

    The plot is revealed due to the descriptions of objects and we will have to collect it by pieces. So it will be much to read.

    The most terrible thing in the game is the network part. Terrible net code, the balance of hostile phantoms. Horseradish understand how to get hit by weapons on the model player.
    Coop in the game is present, but made in the traditions through the anus. It is connected through time, and can not connect at all.

    In general, the game turned out good, not too complicated, interesting and exciting.
    His money is worth. My rating is 8.7 of 10    … Expand
  94. 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.
  95. xRabia
    Apr 18, 2020
    9
    Metacritic forces me to write a seventy-five character review so that I can have my notes listed without searching game by game.
  96. 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
  97. MetalRobot69
    Feb 4, 2022
    8
    Oh boy, that was the first Souls series game that I've played and I didn't believe it would change my whole gamer view. I never thought I was a player who liked so much difficulty before playing Dark Souls. I always played games on the normal difficulty or maybe in the 2nd higher but Dark Souls you don't have the choice which is a great thing.

    My first impressions of the game, I was    Oh boy, that was the first Souls series game that I've played and I didn't believe it would change my whole gamer view. I never thought I was a player who liked so much difficulty before playing Dark Souls. I always played games on the normal difficulty or maybe in the 2nd higher but Dark Souls you don't have the choice which is a great thing.

    My first impressions of the game, I was astonished at how good was the combat system. It is indeed a very simple combat system, you don't have many combat moves you can just light, heavy and plunge attack, dodge and defend and parry and use some magic. But the combat system is so polished and accurate you actually feel the weight of your weapon when it collides in the enemy shield and the moves are very precise so when you die you know the mistake was yours alone. The great variety of weapons offsets the lack of combat moves you can characters can do.

    The exploration and difficulty are both in the same boat. You can die for anything, enemies can come out from a door and kill you by surprise. Enemies on the roof can jump on you and attack you by surprise. You have to be 24/7 alert. And the interesting part is that when you die, you lose your Souls (that are used to level up your character) but if you return to where you died you can retrieve it. That mechanic is so interesting and when you die makes you play safe and strategically to do not lose your souls.

    The graphics of this game is beautiful (especially Boreal Valley) and each map is unique. Also, the way the game reveals shortcuts as you progress is a masterpiece.

    So, if the game is so good, why don't you give 10/10? The answer is, I don't like the way the story is told. It isn't for my taste. You play with a character with no story and everything is so philosophical and abstract. Unless you search videos on Youtube, there is a little story in this game and you only can theorize about it. And I am a very story, skewed player. I like games with memorable gameplay mechanics (like Dark Souls) but that also have memorable stories like RDR2, GOW, FC4, etc.    … Expand
  98. DariushL
    Apr 15, 2017
    9
    Single Player Review: 9/10
    Dark Souls3 had to perk the series from the averageness of DS2 back to the magnificence of DS1.
    The main hub, the firelink shrine area, get soon crowded with NPCs and while intended to be a "cesspool of doddering oldfolk and degenerates", it doesnt feels like a believable place. I know it works as Demon's Soul' Nexus did, but i never playied that so i cant    Single Player Review: 9/10
    Dark Souls3 had to perk the series from the averageness of DS2 back to the magnificence of DS1.

    The main hub, the firelink shrine area, get soon crowded with NPCs and while intended to be a "cesspool of doddering oldfolk and degenerates", it doesnt feels like a believable place. I know it works as Demon's Soul' Nexus did, but i never playied that so i cant really compare the two.
    Also, the magic of a open world, connected from top to bottom, as it was in DS1, its partially lost here; while the world design is much better than in DS2, it isnt as good as DS1. Levels are much larger, but the way they connects still miss the natural flow of the original game.

    The design of enemies and bosses is generally very consistent with the environments; the style direction is well above DS2, even if some odd enemy placement can be still found.
    Areas are packed with loot with steep spikes in difficulty when the player get away from the path to the area boss to adventure in completionist territory, as in some optional areas.
    Still, the sensation that the game relies, too often, on enemie's numbers, rather than quality, remains.

    The fighting system is very reminiscent of that of DS2, but much faster, enriched by the weapon arts option, wich is a fancy name for the expanded weapon moveset; also the gameplay is deeper thanks to the option of juggling the estus between HP and FP, giving more options to wizards/ hybrid characters; hitboxes on enemies is generally fair, apart from some boss.

    The camera and targeting system is far from perfect, presenting some problems in tight spaces packed with enemies and an even shorter locking distance than in DS1/2. A number of time you'll try to lock on to enemy while retreating, only to reset the camera...definitely ONE OF THE GAME'S LOWEST POINTS.

    Graphics are good, presenting amazing sceneries most of the times, while, purely technically, the game is still reminiscent of DS2sotfs. So, artistically excellent, lacking a true "next gen" look all around. Colour palette is perfect, the colours are more vivid than DS1 but it isnt the mess DS2 presented.

    The OST, sadly, is nothing special. While DS1 has some memorable tracks,(the malinconic main menu and ending theme, the terrifying asylum demon/taurus demon theme, the magnificent Ornstein/Smough theme or the final Gwyn's piano theme), DS3 tracks are truly forgettable. Not terrible, but nothing to write home about. Sounds are very good instead.

    final note: works well on 360 controller as well as on M&K. Actually, camera control is soo much better with mouse! bossfight will be much easier!

    9/10

    +excellent artistic choices
    +captivating narrative and world
    +challenging gameplay
    +amazing level design
    +good replay value
    +cool online features as usual

    -inconstistent camera and targeting system
    -disappointing bosses OST at times    … Expand
  99. AkumaJack
    Jul 18, 2018
    8
    8/10 circa.

    This game is good. For some is the best in the franchise. Imo is both the best and the worst. We have less content than Dark Souls 2, the gameplay is worst (No armor upgrade, roll spamming, no powerstances). The game is very linear. You have just one to two path open for the majority of the game. But it has some of the best bosses in the saga. And some of the worst. It    8/10 circa.

    This game is good. For some is the best in the franchise. Imo is both the best and the worst.
    We have less content than Dark Souls 2, the gameplay is worst (No armor upgrade, roll spamming, no powerstances). The game is very linear. You have just one to two path open for the majority of the game.

    But it has some of the best bosses in the saga. And some of the worst.
    It has some of the best areas of the saga (level design wise) but they all lacks originality.

    It has a grand finale, but a slow buildup to it and quite tedius.
    Great NPCs questline. A lot of lore questions and no answers whatsoever.

    Is a great game. I'll recomend it. but at the same time is flawed like every other soul.    … Expand
  100. 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
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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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