Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition

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  • Summary: With tense dungeon crawling and fearsome enemy encounters, the seamlessly intertwined world of Dark Souls is full of extreme battles, rewarding challenges, nuanced weaponry and magic, and the flexibility to customize each character to suit any desired play style. The innovative onlineWith tense dungeon crawling and fearsome enemy encounters, the seamlessly intertwined world of Dark Souls is full of extreme battles, rewarding challenges, nuanced weaponry and magic, and the flexibility to customize each character to suit any desired play style. The innovative online component allows gamers to draw from the collective experience of the Dark Souls community as they either help or sabotage each other on the journey through the world of Lordran to save the land from darkness. With a massive, seamless open world design, Dark Souls encourages deep exploration and an adaptable gameplay experience.… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 42
  3. Negative: 1 out of 42
  1. IncGamers
    Aug 28, 2012
    100
    A bare-bones port can't sully one of the outstanding titles of this generation.
  2. GamingTrend
    Sep 17, 2012
    91
    If you're not prepared to implement the tweaks and fixes mentioned in this review, then you should stay away from the game or hunt it down on its native consoles instead. If the previously mentioned 360 Review doesn't describe the sort of game you enjoy, then stay away altogether – not even bug fixes and gameplay tweaks will make this a game you like. But if you're willing to implement a couple fan-made patches and you crave a game that's beautiful, dark, cryptic, challenging and just plain unique in so many ways, grab this game and give it a go.
  3. GameWatcher
    Sep 20, 2012
    90
    Underneath the port inadequacies is a masterful piece of design; intricate and drenched in woe. Dark Souls is infuriating, but well worth the investment in time and shattered patience.
  4. 3DJuegos
    Aug 29, 2012
    88
    This Prepare to Die Edition is far from what the game should have been on the PC, but it still is a masterpiece, a game designed for hardcore players.
  5. GameFocus
    Nov 19, 2012
    80
    Not often do you see a game that is equally rewarding as it is frustrating; and it's not because the game is unfair.
  6. Cheat Code Central
    Aug 28, 2012
    80
    If you're a hardcore Dark Souls fan, or if you're confident in your ability to wring every last cent of value out of the game, the Prepare to Die Edition is the way to go.
  7. Game Over Online
    Sep 21, 2012
    40
    This Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition is not only the worst console port I've ever played (and I play most of them), it's also one of the worst designed. I mean literally, this game is one step above my character having "lives" and when I run out of those, I'm told to jam quarters into my PC to continue playing. If this is what constitutes a "good console RPG", then I'll sleep soundly at night with the knowledge that I'm not missing a damn thing by not owning a PlayStation 3. I guess I'm alone in understanding this, but supposed difficulty is not a substitute for intelligent design. Dark Souls proves that.
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  1. Positive: 429 out of 653
  2. Mixed: 70 out of 653
  3. Negative: 154 out of 653
  1. Jamalsaddam
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    I'm not gonna say much because I talk about it so much but i love dark souls it's my favorite game of all time
  2. Godwhacker
    Aug 30, 2012
    10
    Criticising this game because it's a bare-bones port is absurd. The game is incredible on every level, and a lack of graphics options doesn'tCriticising this game because it's a bare-bones port is absurd. The game is incredible on every level, and a lack of graphics options doesn't change that. And- this being the PC we're talking about- there's already a mod available to fix that.

    You will fall in love with this game.    … Expand
  4. aksu113
    Aug 24, 2012
    10
    Bad Pc port and hard controls but still i really enjoy of this game
  5. KrakenOfPepsi
    Oct 15, 2019
    9
    This game is SO difficult. Its really tough to beat guys. You're going to lose a whole lot. Its so good guys. You're seriously going to lose aThis game is SO difficult. Its really tough to beat guys. You're going to lose a whole lot. Its so good guys. You're seriously going to lose a bunch. It really is a tough game this one. yeah. Man this game is really good because its hard, and because you die in it. Yeah, its really good. Its hard.

    Its a hard video game.

    (As long as you have DS Fix and don't plan on having your multiplayer features function properly, this is probably the best port of the game. Also, the game isn't that hard, Jesus Christ guys)    … Expand
  6. Glacialangel
    Feb 11, 2018
    8
    While it isn't as difficult as people like to make it out to be, Dark Souls is tough but fair. When a meaty challenge is overcome, the feelingWhile it isn't as difficult as people like to make it out to be, Dark Souls is tough but fair. When a meaty challenge is overcome, the feeling of accomplishment makes it all the better. The story is intriguing and mysterious, even if it's pretty convoluted and hard to find(you have to read many of the in-game descriptions of items in your inventory, plus there's a bit of guesswork involved to patch the bigger picture together). The DLC is okay, but not nearly as good as the base game. It also doesn't really add much, and the Artorias fight in particular was boring(even though many love it for the "anime" elements it has, though those don't add anything to the fight itself). Definitely recommended, regardless of my nitpicks.… Expand
  7. kozzy420
    Aug 29, 2012
    5
    Great game but a HORRIBLE port to PC.
    If it was not for a wodnerful modding community that has fixed the game already, I would not recocmend    Great game but a HORRIBLE port to PC.
    If it was not for a wodnerful modding community that has fixed the game already, I would not recocmend this game.

    As it stands its a great game with a poor PC port, but if you know how to use mods and you have a controller to play with then I would suggest getting the game. But if you want to use K+M and or you dont know how to use mods then stay far away from this game.

    Lazy ports are not something I like, but if the game is good I can look past them sometimes. Just make sure that you know what you are getting in for before buying this game before you pick it up. Its the worst PC port since Saints Row2 and RE4, but in the end its still a good game if you have a controller and dont mind modding.

    The choice is up to you!    … Expand
  8. thenthomwaslike
    Feb 26, 2022
    0
    It's 2022, From Software still haven't fixed a single thing wrong with this game. Running it on today's hardware with dsfix is still anIt's 2022, From Software still haven't fixed a single thing wrong with this game. Running it on today's hardware with dsfix is still an optimization mess. Instead of putting out any patches they tried to sell us a remastered version. Ha.… Expand

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