Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss

 PlayStation 3
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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 116 Ratings

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  1. Robo11
    Dec 26, 2014
    6
    Overall a good quality DLC installment with gameplay on par with the original game. However, like a lot of DLC, it doesn't really add much to the overall experience and is somewhat clumsily implemented both in terms of it's narrative (Time travel?.... seriously?) and in how you access it (more on that later). The first zone of the DLC is particularly weak as it is basically a re-skin of aOverall a good quality DLC installment with gameplay on par with the original game. However, like a lot of DLC, it doesn't really add much to the overall experience and is somewhat clumsily implemented both in terms of it's narrative (Time travel?.... seriously?) and in how you access it (more on that later). The first zone of the DLC is particularly weak as it is basically a re-skin of a zone from the vanilla game with re-skinned enemies from the Vanilla game. Thankfully the rest of the DLC is 'true' original content with some interesting levels, enemies and bosses.

    Finally, while the Souls series is famous for it's nebulous approach to a lot of aspects of it's lore, mechanics etc... the process for accessing the DLC is needlessly obscure, so much so that it further accentuates its 'tacked-on' nature. This means that you will almost certainly miss it entirely unless you have consulted an online guide on how, when and where to access it.    … Expand
  2. mrnice
    Dec 1, 2014
    6
    For those who just want to experience Dark Souls, the four-hour additional quest has little effect on the main game. It seems to largely reuse textures (no crystal cave weirdness here) but has a bunch of inspired enemy designs. The main thing I got out of it was some backstory and a few level-ups. But the level-design and the atmosphere is on par with the main game. Also, the bosses mightFor those who just want to experience Dark Souls, the four-hour additional quest has little effect on the main game. It seems to largely reuse textures (no crystal cave weirdness here) but has a bunch of inspired enemy designs. The main thing I got out of it was some backstory and a few level-ups. But the level-design and the atmosphere is on par with the main game. Also, the bosses might be the most challenging of the game, so you don't have to beat them to beat the game.… Expand

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