Dark Souls

 PlayStation 3
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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2451 Ratings

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  1. LOTHRIC
    Aug 8, 2020
    10
    DARK SOULS لعبة كانت لعبة أسطورية بمعنى الكلمة ومن أفضل الألعاب في التاريخ بلا نقاش وأعطتنا تجربة خارقة بقصة عظيمة وزعماء خالدين بقتال مبدع وموسيقى كانت هي الأفضل في عالم الالعاب
  2. Glaceon_Hit
    Aug 5, 2020
    7
    I love this game. Great story that nobody understand but Vaatividya explains you very well. Choosing different classes and so many weapons and armors makes the game play over and over again. The bosses are uniques and brilliants. From Software is the best company in my opinion that could create these masterpiece by Miyazaki.
    But I must to talk about some bad things:
    -Start: When i    I love this game. Great story that nobody understand but Vaatividya explains you very well. Choosing different classes and so many weapons and armors makes the game play over and over again. The bosses are uniques and brilliants. From Software is the best company in my opinion that could create these masterpiece by Miyazaki.
    But I must to talk about some bad things:
    -Start: When i finished the tutorial (dying 50 times). You start in the Fire Shine where there are 2-4 npcs if you look around. One of them tells you where to go, but it is very difficult to understand it. So i went to the wrong way(New Londo) dying 30 times to understand that it was the wrong way. Ok so lets go to this way(catacombs). Again wrong. So much time wasted because there is not an arrow pointing where to go.
    -Dead game: First game i knew some secrets passages thanks to some guides. You need the guides to know where to go. So i went to Big Hole when i should went to the other direction (Quelaag). Then going down and down i though i was going to find Fire Shine somehow, wrong. Also damned by a disgusting frog i understand that i couldnt go back because there are not way to climb. And it is not the only time that happen. When i went to tomb of giants wihtout going to Anor Londo it happened again, the same problem. Horrible experience delete that games because of that dead game.
    -Infested city: I though wow my video card cant work with this zone. But that wasnt the problem. The zone has poor frames in the game. Everyone says this is the worst place of all the game.
    -PvP: It has more good things that bad things. For casuals summoning a phantom is the best way to beat a zone with more fun. But the thing that starting the game a Giant Dad can invade you is the worst thing you can experience.
    -Bosses: The tutorial Bosses is cool, but the thing that he is going to be a boss 2 more times with the same moves is very boring. And some bosses like chaos bed, Gwyn or Pinwheel are jokes. Disappointing.
    Anyway the game is good but the sequels are better.    … Expand
  3. LiirThropp
    Jul 30, 2020
    9
    I keep coming back to it. Kind of clunky mechanics when compared to the third installment, but retains a huge replayability value.
  4. TotallyANerd
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    An amazing game that has shaped my taste for games, now I'm only hyped for FromSoftware games. It amy be a curse, but damn are they good. I think this is objectively the best game in the series, though I do admit that I get some more fun out of the third installment of the series.
  5. Kiomarv
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Навсегда в сердце первый Dark souls! Великолепная игра во всех аспектах
  6. Sus1216
    Jul 16, 2020
    9
    Uno de los descubrimientos más importantes para mi en los videojuegos. El primer Dark Souls es una joya. A pesar de que la historia no se cuenta de una forma narrativa, la vas descubriendo a través de diálogos con los personajes del mundo y los diferentes objetos. La idea básica la sabes, eres un hueco que tiene una misión: avivar la llama del mundo que se está apagando, si no el mundo seUno de los descubrimientos más importantes para mi en los videojuegos. El primer Dark Souls es una joya. A pesar de que la historia no se cuenta de una forma narrativa, la vas descubriendo a través de diálogos con los personajes del mundo y los diferentes objetos. La idea básica la sabes, eres un hueco que tiene una misión: avivar la llama del mundo que se está apagando, si no el mundo se sumirá en la oscuridad. Podemos personalizar a nuestro personaje con un editor sencillo y elegir una clase. A partir de aquí es avanzar por los escenarios eliminando enemigos y consiguiendo sus almas para así subir de nivel. Conforme vayamos subiendo de nivel, podremos llevar ciertas magias o armas más potentes y pesadas. Los enemigos te pueden aniquilar en un par de golpes si no tenemos cuidado. A esto hay que sumarle el plataformeo en algunas zonas y, por supuesto, los jefes que ponen al jugador en un aprieto por su exigencia. Dark Souls es un juego exigente que requiere habilidad por parte del jugador. Dado que es el primero de los tres Souls, se nota lo lento y ortopédico que es manejar a nuestro personaje. A nivel visual y artístico, los personajes, enemigos y escenarios son muy buenos y a día de hoy, recuerdo perfectamente los escenarios. Se te quedan en la mente. Son inolvidables. A nivel gráfico es un juego de la anterior generación por lo que no es nada del otro mundo. Si te gustan los desafíos, no lo dudes. Juégalo.… Expand
  7. Subject98
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    Dark Souls is... does Dark Souls really need an introduction at this point? Most people, myself included, eat sh** and die for the first dozen or so hours and then fall in love with it. So go play it and DIE!
  8. Bixtonaut
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    i hated this game when I first played it. It was clunky, hard, unforgiving and my miserable gameplay wasn't helping. Then around halfway through the game I had mastered the game mechanics and beat the second hardest boss in the game with ease. Now looking back at my first playthrough it was magical. The most magical in fact. My advice for this game is to get it with a friend and play iti hated this game when I first played it. It was clunky, hard, unforgiving and my miserable gameplay wasn't helping. Then around halfway through the game I had mastered the game mechanics and beat the second hardest boss in the game with ease. Now looking back at my first playthrough it was magical. The most magical in fact. My advice for this game is to get it with a friend and play it simultaneously and to take your time with the game mechanics. The game itself isnt hard nor unfair. Its the game mechanics and the lack of constant tutorials in the game itself that make it seem difficult.… Expand
  9. benjivm
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Is Dark Souls the best game made so far? Yes. It is. Does this review contain enough information? Yes. It does.
  10. KnightArtorias7
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    una obra maestra y un juego unico en la historia de los videojuegos. con una narrativa tan espectacular, un combate inigualable y una atmósfera deprimente con una banda sonora hermosa.
  11. Guo56
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    The other best game other than Demon’s Souls, this game (even with blight town) is basically the perfect fantasy game.
  12. MoonBaseBR
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    The best game that I ever played, I love every part of this game and I will definitely play for a long time
  13. Exomorphy
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    If games are art then Dark Souls is an artwork
    Gameplay 10/10
    World Design 10/11
    Story 10/10
    Boss Fight 10/10
  14. Grandall1985
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Miglior gioco di sempre, nonché il migliore dei souls. Gli unici difetti tecnici grossi che aveva sono stati successivamente corretti con la remaster.
  15. tantotonto
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    Decidí jugar sabiendo que seria un reto, pero no pensé que cambiaria mi manera de ver los juegos y por consiguiente mi vida. Simplemente Excepcional.
  16. LudexGundyr
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un juego original para el año en que se lanzó, una propuesta de historia tanto en desarrollo como en creatividad muy buena. Un juego revolucionario, e influyente en posteriores juegos.… Expand
  17. Sleuth
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Enemies are always fought the same way: Dodge, hit enemy twice. Rins, repeat. it's genuinely bad. Level design is mostly corridors without verticality or interactivity. Shortcuts are nothing special, every game has those; Tomb Raider, Zelda, Metroid.
  18. XxAlbertoBuzzxX
    Jun 2, 2020
    9
    Dark souls
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  19. Stolow
    May 25, 2020
    9
    Dark Souls is a truly iconic game that needs no introduction. Apart from one... IT'S HARD, IT'S REALLY REALLY HARD. Now, I played Bloodborne and Sekiro before I bought this one so I did not think it could be too difficult, just a fun challenge. Nope, it kicked my ass but that does lead into the single criticism I have.

    Accessibility is extremely important for getting more people to    Dark Souls is a truly iconic game that needs no introduction. Apart from one... IT'S HARD, IT'S REALLY REALLY HARD. Now, I played Bloodborne and Sekiro before I bought this one so I did not think it could be too difficult, just a fun challenge. Nope, it kicked my ass but that does lead into the single criticism I have.

    Accessibility is extremely important for getting more people to experience the game. I adore difficult games, that's the main reason I bought it. But, the game does seem to blur the line between: Actual Difficulty that is possible on the first go if your reflexes are quick, (those parts include Ornstein and Smough, Priscilla and Sen's Fortress.) and random crap you couldn't see coming from a mile away, (those parts being Tomb of the giants, Bed of Chaos and Gravelord Nito). It does make the game quite frustrating at times and it isn't always your fault. But, overtime you accept this and end up surviving anything the game throws at you. But what's good about Dark Souls? EVERYTHING ELSE!

    The music is almost non-existent and only in a few areas which makes those moments with it way more effective. The final boss has my favourite music in a video game at the moment.

    The visuals are mysterious and have a really dis-heartening atmosphere which stirs up a lot of emotion within the player. The character designs are mostly great but it does have some moments when the visuals do not look pretty at all like in the Centipede Demon fight and some characters have some odd lighting in certain areas but I shall pass it over as the game is almost a decade old.

    The lore of the game is something I don't really go out of my way to find, but I have done research on each of the character's story lines and it is unbelievable that they achieved this all with game play. Just like in Bloodborne.

    The level and boss design is a mixed bag. It is awful at worst but perfect at its best. There isn't a lot I think I can say about this section. I find it a very difficult to talk about them without spoiling what's in them.

    Finally, the game play itself. It's really fun. The combat is solid with some nice little tweaks such as being able to parry and use magic. It can be really fun with invading other people's worlds ,which is okay, to practice before fighting a boss.

    An RPG focuses on story but finds it hard to not sacrifice the game in play. Dark Souls beats this by a long shot and really should be experienced by anyone looking for a good challenge. Just be prepared and praise the sun.    … Expand
  20. Nameless2131
    Apr 27, 2020
    10
    best game ever created
    no game can give u so much joy than dark souls after beating it
  21. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Apr 26, 2020
    9
    This spinoff of the PS3 exclusive "Demon's Souls" is a hardcore RPG that will kill you 1000 + times. It's certainly not for the casual gamer, but for those who like a serious challenge. The game rewards patience and practice. Each enemy poses a serious threat as they can eviscerate the player in just a few seconds. Your guard must always be up as combat is based on defensive stances. YouThis spinoff of the PS3 exclusive "Demon's Souls" is a hardcore RPG that will kill you 1000 + times. It's certainly not for the casual gamer, but for those who like a serious challenge. The game rewards patience and practice. Each enemy poses a serious threat as they can eviscerate the player in just a few seconds. Your guard must always be up as combat is based on defensive stances. You must learn enemy attack patterns and time your own moves just right. There are several strategies to memorize and upgrades you must make before you get into the groove. Presentation-wise, the game is solid with superb level design and good graphics. The game opens with a "Lord of the Rings"-esque cutscene before setting you on a long tough journey without much story. "Dark Souls" is not for the easily frustrated. Repetition is what this game is about. You'll have to learn again and again, but once you get into the groove, things will seem possible. It may not be for everyone, but if you like dungeon crawlers or high fantasy novels, you'll love this. I would rate it with a 9.1 out of 10.… Expand
  22. RayneMoonfire
    Apr 26, 2020
    10
    Perfect game, one of the very best of 2011 and PS3, this game needs more love.
  23. Patrick73
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Capolavoro senza tempo. Capostipite di un genere. Uno dei migliori videogiochi per level design, game design e lore mai creati. Dark souls è l'opera summa di Miyazaki e From Software
  24. Dingytheman
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
    In Dark Souls nothing feels random, it is obvious developers put a lot of effort and planned out the areas beforehand. Item placement, enemies and shortcuts work together to provide a challenging yet fair and rewarding experience. Basically following the path introduced by Demon's Souls and expanding upon it.

    Traversing the game world feels like a journey, there is no warping from the    In Dark Souls nothing feels random, it is obvious developers put a lot of effort and planned out the areas beforehand. Item placement, enemies and shortcuts work together to provide a challenging yet fair and rewarding experience. Basically following the path introduced by Demon's Souls and expanding upon it.

    Traversing the game world feels like a journey, there is no warping from the start but the clever area design and mechanics that allow you to level up, repair and upgrade weapons at a bonfire, ensure that you won't need to backtrack to other areas most of the time.
    Interaction with other players range from subtle messages left around the game world that can either help or deceive, to co-op to pvp matches where you can duel or use a variety of items to trick your opponent.
    PvP is far from perfect and the game also sees a somewhat significant drop in quality in the last couple areas and bosses but it doesn't detract too much from the overall experience. It's one of the best games to come out in years.    … Expand
  25. Ryuail
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    This game is the Dark Souls of FromSoftware titles.

    Jokes aside, Dark Souls is the absolute pinnacle of the zenith of environmental storytelling. Nothing even comes close, not even its own sequels.
  26. Camparini
    Jan 11, 2020
    9
    Dark Souls 1 é, antes de qualquer coisa, revolucionário. Criou um novo de gênero de jogo (o dos ''Soulslike"), e não apela pra dificuldades pífias para atrair todo tipo de público pra sua obra. Não, Dark Souls é uma obra onde você se adapta ao jogo, e não o jogo a você, e isso por si só já o faz distante de vários outros grandes jogos que, apesar de grandes obras, não inovam, apenasDark Souls 1 é, antes de qualquer coisa, revolucionário. Criou um novo de gênero de jogo (o dos ''Soulslike"), e não apela pra dificuldades pífias para atrair todo tipo de público pra sua obra. Não, Dark Souls é uma obra onde você se adapta ao jogo, e não o jogo a você, e isso por si só já o faz distante de vários outros grandes jogos que, apesar de grandes obras, não inovam, apenas expandem, não desafiam e não testam seus limites. A arte é incrível e a história é contada nas entrelinhas, mas a lore é rica e é bem explorada ao longo da franquia. É um dos 3 jogos da década passada, ao meu ver, pelo seu caráter inovador e pela bravura de testar os limites dos seus jogadores.… Expand
  27. VTL
    Jan 5, 2020
    10
    Obra maestra perfeccion de un gran juego y creador de un genero... No hay mas Dark Souls religion.
  28. AlvaroK95
    Jan 2, 2020
    8
    Un esencial de ps3 y digno sucesor del padre de la saga "Souls", aunque se reciclen ciertas ideas y mecánicas.
  29. Trbaan
    Dec 30, 2019
    10
    the best game i ever play in my life a masterpiece , work of art , i can't believe this game exists
  30. Zetastein
    Dec 25, 2019
    10
    Dark Souls[b] is a 2011 action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Namco Bandai Games. A spiritual successor to FromSoftware's Demon's Souls, the game is the second instalment in the Souls series. Dark Souls takes place in the fictional kingdom of Lordran, where players assume the role of a cursed undead character who begins a pilgrimage to discover the fate ofDark Souls[b] is a 2011 action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Namco Bandai Games. A spiritual successor to FromSoftware's Demon's Souls, the game is the second instalment in the Souls series. Dark Souls takes place in the fictional kingdom of Lordran, where players assume the role of a cursed undead character who begins a pilgrimage to discover the fate of their kind. A port for Microsoft Windows was released in August 2012, which featured additional content not seen in the original PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions. In October 2012, the new content was made downloadable for consoles, under the subtitle Artorias of the Abyss.… Expand
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#16 Best PS3 Game of 2011
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#6 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2011
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#4 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2011

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89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 54 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 54
  3. Negative: 0 out of 54
  1. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Mar 6, 2012
    80
    It would be foolish of us to pretend that Dark Souls is a game for everyone. It's perfect at what it does, but a big part of what it does is make you suffer for your mistakes. It is a harsh, uncompromising task master and you will have to work to win its approval, because it certainly won't work to win yours. [Dec 2011, p74]
  2. RPGamer
    Jan 5, 2012
    90
    At the end of the day Dark Souls succeeds in producing a game that is both incredibly challenging and fair.
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  3. Gamer Limit
    Nov 29, 2011
    85
    All in all, Dark Souls is a more difficult, but less enjoyable (and less accessible) Demon's Souls.
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