Dark Souls III: Ashes of Ariandel

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7.4

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  1. Strelok_VSOP
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    Хорошее дополнение, очень понравилось.
    Очень жесткий основной босс, щекочет нервы и бросает серьезный вызов игроку!
  2. GamerJosh0137
    Jan 22, 2017
    6
    Ouch, this one hurt a little bit. I am totally willing to give FS the benefit of the doubt, but I am not sure what they were thinking when they released this. It just doesn't fit the quality standards Dark Souls fans are so familiar with. I did everything pretty fast, and I was even being super thorough. I never thought I would live to see the day I would give something from DarkOuch, this one hurt a little bit. I am totally willing to give FS the benefit of the doubt, but I am not sure what they were thinking when they released this. It just doesn't fit the quality standards Dark Souls fans are so familiar with. I did everything pretty fast, and I was even being super thorough. I never thought I would live to see the day I would give something from Dark Souls anything less than an 8, but again I am willing to give FS the benefit of the doubt. Maybe they are stretched thin right now. We do know (at least I am pretty sure we do) that they are working on a new IP, so I could see them being tight with resources right now. I can't say that Ashes ISN'T worth your time because it is. I just don't know if it is worth it's current price point.… Expand
  3. Seis
    Jan 30, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While the DLC was short, to me the world was immersive. I used a character that I had finished the Usurpation of Fire ending, so the characters actually referred to me as the Lord of Hollows. While making my way through the Corvian Settlement, I felt bad slaughtering the countless bird enemies. Although I didn't play the first game, I've heard this was a big nostalgia trip, and that would add even more. The weapons were pretty nice and I can't wait to start a sorcerer to try out the Onyx Blade (cause Sir Vilhelm was freaking awesome). The arena adds a nice amount of PvP (if you want it). While I felt the main game had a better story, I was pretty satisfied with Ashes of Ariandel.… Expand
  4. roachzc
    Nov 9, 2016
    6
    Fun bosses, but there are only two of them!! The new weapons are balanced and fun. Added much variety to the pvp. Arena also improved the pvp experience a lot, but then that's it.
  5. Dattwood7
    Oct 26, 2016
    7
    It hurts me to give any Souls title less than a 9 or 10, but for hardcore fans this just won't be enough. I took my time, did everything, and it still only took a couple hours. And while one of the boss fights is pretty great, the other one is mediocre at best. Bottom line is when a dev gives you such stellar DLC as Artorias and Old Hunters, the expectations will always be high. Here'sIt hurts me to give any Souls title less than a 9 or 10, but for hardcore fans this just won't be enough. I took my time, did everything, and it still only took a couple hours. And while one of the boss fights is pretty great, the other one is mediocre at best. Bottom line is when a dev gives you such stellar DLC as Artorias and Old Hunters, the expectations will always be high. Here's hoping the last installment will be up to par.… Expand
  6. Darthtux
    Oct 25, 2016
    8
    This dark souls 3 dlc offered some really unique locations but everything at first glance feels small. There are many different alternate routes you could have easily missed and it definitely feels a bit more open than the base game.

    There are some cool new enemies and weapons but nothing can really top your current equipment if you have already finished the game. The bosses are    This dark souls 3 dlc offered some really unique locations but everything at first glance feels small. There are many different alternate routes you could have easily missed and it definitely feels a bit more open than the base game.

    There are some cool new enemies and weapons but nothing can really top your current equipment if you have already finished the game.

    The bosses are good. Do not watch the trailers or any gameplays of it or it will kinda spoil the experience. There is one that really stands out than the other but both fights were entertaining. OST wise it's awesome, just what you expect from any DS OST!

    PVP feature is a cool side feature....

    As a DS fan from playing all the games, it's definitely disappointing if you compare it to the other dlcs.
    The scale of this dlc just feels "small" and compare to the other dlcs, it can't get the theme of it right.
    Even the crowns dlc from ds2 got the theme and scale right.
    I took it more as something from the base game than a actual expansion.

    Now triple A games now a days are just not doing too great with expansions except for like Witcher 3. I feel like it definitely meets what we call DLC in these years. I didn't expect too much from reading the reviews of other people but I think this DLC is good.

    As a souls fan I would give this more like a 7/10
    But if you just turn your brain off and let it be just a dlc then its more like 7.5
    I hope expansion 2 will deliver the single player experience we truly wanted.    … Expand
  7. boredthor
    Oct 27, 2016
    6
    Mediocre at best. This should be a free patch, not paid DLC. This add-on offers not much entertainment and though 1 of the bosses is somewhat difficult - its not worth your money. Basically this dlc have 1 boss (second is just fruitless I can't call him a DS boss) which is fking similar to Lady Maria from Bloodbourne DLC. Even couple of her attacks are the same.

    Altogether DLC doesn't    Mediocre at best. This should be a free patch, not paid DLC. This add-on offers not much entertainment and though 1 of the bosses is somewhat difficult - its not worth your money. Basically this dlc have 1 boss (second is just fruitless I can't call him a DS boss) which is fking similar to Lady Maria from Bloodbourne DLC. Even couple of her attacks are the same.

    Altogether DLC doesn't add much to the table and that is the real problem there. Yeah the pvp arena is fun for an hour. But it comes nowhere near invasions. It doesn't have any random factor, no surroundings etc. (well it has pillars, but no corners, pits and that stuff)

    New weapons are just meh.

    Well now all we can do is wait for the next dlc in hope it will deliver at least something.

    Last words: It took me 2.10 to complete the DLC though I wasted 1.10 on the last boss. NO TROPHIES FFS    … Expand
  8. HTGamer
    Oct 30, 2016
    4
    Sadly, this DLC is a big disappointment.

    It's a small story expansion, with only 2 boss fights included, along with some new weapons added. Nice environment, some great new enemies, but it still is rather short. The new multiplayer PvP mode "Undead Matches" is simply a joke. Lag is all you will get in this small arena. You can choose from 3 modes and between 1 vs 1, 2 vs 2 or 3 vs 3,    Sadly, this DLC is a big disappointment.

    It's a small story expansion, with only 2 boss fights included, along with some new weapons added. Nice environment, some great new enemies, but it still is rather short.

    The new multiplayer PvP mode "Undead Matches" is simply a joke. Lag is all you will get in this small arena. You can choose from 3 modes and between 1 vs 1, 2 vs 2 or 3 vs 3, but they all follow the same rule, just kill the opponent(s). There is no score board, you only see how many kills you got and have to wait until the match ends, and only then will you learn if you won or lost. But even then, you gain nothing, unlike duels in the main game where you are awarded with souls and/or Covenant items.

    Ashes of Ariandel costs $15/€15, and there is a 2nd DLC coming in the next few months. For what it offers, it is overpriced.

    Avoid this, or if you can't have enough of Dark Souls 3, wait for either a discounted DS3+DLC bundle, or a sale of the Season Pass. Don't waste your money.    … Expand
  9. BACON-A-TER
    Oct 29, 2016
    8
    (This review is spoiler free)
    Dark Souls 3 Ashes of Ariandel is a bitter-sweet expansion to one of the most critically acclaimed games of this year. FromSoftware has beautifully rendered the snowy & desolate world of the Painted World of Ariandel, incorporating a diverse array of stunningly gorgeous new areas & challenging new enemy encounters that will test your skill as a player.    (This review is spoiler free)
    Dark Souls 3 Ashes of Ariandel is a bitter-sweet expansion to one of the most critically acclaimed games of this year. FromSoftware has beautifully rendered the snowy & desolate world of the Painted World of Ariandel, incorporating a diverse array of stunningly gorgeous new areas & challenging new enemy encounters that will test your skill as a player. However, despite the DLC's strong level design & exceptionally intriguing lore, AofA's failing is blatantly obvious in how short the expansion pack really is-taking around 5-8 hours to completely exhaust all it has to offer, depending on player skill. Such a shortcoming is almost tragic considering how more time in the Painted World would have been more than welcome, in light of how much care & love the development team put into creating the environments of the DLC, only for each to be blown through in about 15-20 minutes. But besides that, for anyone who enjoys Dark Souls, this DLC will provide exactly what you need: more Dark Souls. Of course this DLC comes complete with two new boss fights (which seems not a lot at first, but is more thancompensated by the 2nd fight) the first of which is somewhat lacking, but a good fight regardless, and the second being a true test of endurance and one of the best boss fights the company has produced in the entirety of the series. In summary, whilst Ashes of Ariandel may not provide the level of content & value for money when compared to FromSoftware's other more revered expansion titles (Artorias of the Abyss and The Old Hunters) it does offer more of the addicting Dark Souls formula-albeit short-lived-with this and the experience of the second boss well worth the price of admission.    … Expand
  10. 345Y
    Oct 26, 2016
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well. I have to admit that I am totally disappointed. I love Dark Souls and played every titel. All DLCs where great. All DLCs but Ashes of Ariandel. So whats my problem with this one:

    1. Too short. Seriously Fromsoftware, 6 hours? For 15€ I actually hoped it would last about 20 hours. But obviously thats not the case. 6 hours seems to me like a joke. Even more when its getting compared to other DLCs and Dark Souls in its whole. Oh and dont forget: You will only get to fight 2 (!) bosses!
    2. The setting. The setting its boring and lacks of ideas. Dont get me wrong, I love snowy landscapes. But in this DLC you wont see anything else. And thats disturbing when you compare it with all the other DS titels. Usually they are full of different ideas, different locations and different types of monsters.
    3. The DLC "goodies". 2 Amorsets (of wich 1 is really totally useless), around 15 weapons or so and 2 rings. Thats it. You just dont finish the game fast, but there is no reason to serach the areas for some hidden items as there are almonst none! Where is all the creativity gone that made Fromsoftware such a great developer. Even the way the levels are designed seems boring. Its missing the DS fealing in which you get lost and somehow come again to the place where you were starting. Seriously, even the last Bossfight doesnt even deserve the name "Boss". No intro movie, just a guy with sword and shield summoning a big wolf. wow.

    Still its DS and I love DS. And still it makes fun - for some hours. Thats why I wont rate it even lower. But still - its a huge disappointment and everyone should rethink if its worth buying.    … Expand
  11. Deadheadbill
    Oct 26, 2016
    3
    Short and boring with a crappy almost non-ending. Sorry I paid 15 bucks for this and wish I had waited for reviews. I mistakenly thought I could blindly trust From Software.
  12. Tony_Russell
    Nov 6, 2016
    9
    Very good expansion! Awesome new area, very beautiful. Interesting weapons and enemies, Millwood and Corvian Knights are the best. Two wonderful boss, the final is very hard, harder than the Nameless King. For the full walkthrough you need 5 - 6 hours. Enjoy it, and good luck! Praise the Sun!
  13. DMcGee2288
    Oct 30, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Was it short? Yes.. painfully so, in fact.. Was it a bit anticlimatic? Yes, I s'pose depending on your perspective and your expectations.. however, and most importantly, was it worth the meager $15? absolutely. Hands down, indeed it was, with no question about it! Yes you could probably speed run up though the DLC in like 30 minutes or so.. but the. You would miss out on all the lore! It told of a fantastic story that linked Dark Souls 3 to the original in an even stronger and tighter bond then the game had already produced.. spoilers.:

    Spoiler: hint...
    One word: Priscilla...
    Hint..
    spoiler ended

    The DLC itself had a moderately nice big area for you to scour about and explore and seek out all the different offerings the DLC had to grab at and seize for your own.. it all felt like one big circle in the end, but to me, that felt rather pleasant with all things considered; although, I could see eye to eye with those that this might have irked or made felt a bit cheated.. all in all, the final boss was probably the best dark souls boss ever.. spoilers...

    Final boss: three phases..
    Each with really good music and all incrediblely difficult.. highly dependent on if you brought allies that know what they're doing and all that.. I never died against the final boss, nor did my party members or my summoned NPC.. but it was a glorious experience.. and this is a boss fight that I would hate for any true souls fan To miss out on.. the final fight alone was almost worth every penny.. however, let me not get carried away
    Spoilers end...

    All in all, it's an 8.5 that I founded to 9 because of attention to detail and because I never experienced any glitches or anything bad pertaining with the technical sides of the house.. I enjoyed the new enemies that posed more of a challenge.. I thought of one particular area that could've done more to challenge the player but all in all it was a solid start to the prequel of the final ending of all of dark souls    … Expand
  14. trevor1981
    Dec 3, 2016
    10
    Where are those negative reviews coming from? 7.3 user rating?! This DLC is simply breathtaking. I can't believe there are people that rate it less than 10. Excellent worthy addition to the phenomenal game.
    I certainly admit I would love it to have more bosses, but still Ashes of Ariandel is great.
    If you love dark souls, get this DLC. I didn't have this much fun for a long time. Bravo,    Where are those negative reviews coming from? 7.3 user rating?! This DLC is simply breathtaking. I can't believe there are people that rate it less than 10. Excellent worthy addition to the phenomenal game.
    I certainly admit I would love it to have more bosses, but still Ashes of Ariandel is great.
    If you love dark souls, get this DLC. I didn't have this much fun for a long time.
    Bravo, Hidetaka Miyazaki!    … Expand
  15. PaddyAshton
    Jan 25, 2017
    3
    Oh dear... Lets hope from redeem themselves with their second DLC offering.
    Gone is the slow and steady methodical approach, learn the enemy placements and attack patterns to progress, replaced instead by cheap and cheesy mob swamping, 6 enemies on screen at any given time, 3 enemies off screen that have an AOE attack that blankets your entire screen.
    This is not difficult. It does not    Oh dear... Lets hope from redeem themselves with their second DLC offering.
    Gone is the slow and steady methodical approach, learn the enemy placements and attack patterns to progress, replaced instead by cheap and cheesy mob swamping, 6 enemies on screen at any given time, 3 enemies off screen that have an AOE attack that blankets your entire screen.

    This is not difficult. It does not add to the challenge, its just cheap. If this is what we can expect from the series going forward, then its time to lay it to rest.    … Expand
  16. DeusXCom
    Oct 28, 2016
    8
    I seem to be a minority, but I really liked this DLC. True, compared to Artorias, it's a bit on the shorter side, but it's just the first half of 2 DLC's and what is here is high quality content. I like the overall theme and atmosphere reminding me of Painted world of Ariamis, one of my favourite locations of DS1. Level design is really good, true Souls style of exploration, openingI seem to be a minority, but I really liked this DLC. True, compared to Artorias, it's a bit on the shorter side, but it's just the first half of 2 DLC's and what is here is high quality content. I like the overall theme and atmosphere reminding me of Painted world of Ariamis, one of my favourite locations of DS1. Level design is really good, true Souls style of exploration, opening shortcuts and eventual connectivity of the entire place together. New weapons and armor sets are pretty cool. Many of them with very unique features and movesets, such as Valorheart for ancient Greece style warriors, Crow Quills for dex assassins or my favourite - Onyx Blade, one of the most beautiful swords in the series. One of the 2 bosses (the main one) is absolutely amazing battle, ranking to one of my all-time favourites, while the other - (optional one) is kinda weak and forgettable. I'm a bit disappointed with very few new spells/pyros/miracles which are mostly not anything to write home about. Also, the way the DLC is presented and not really connected to the main game is not as smooth as you're used to. However, by far the best feature of this DLC that has been sorely missing in the main game is finally the inclusion of easy to access and very good PvP arena that I already spent tens of hours, still having fun with it. People who buy this strictly for PvE will probably be a bit disappointed with the short length, but otherwise I would say it's a must have for most Souls fans and people who enjoyed DS3. 8/10… Expand
  17. mykod95
    May 15, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ridiculously short and with a awful final boss. Not that it is impossibly hard but has 3 phases where if you die on the final one (and you will!) you’ll have to go through the 3 phases over and over again. Why? To artificially extend the time of the DLC since otherwise you would complete it in 20 minutes. Worst dlc from ever did. By far.… Expand
  18. Kamikazeshocki
    Aug 11, 2017
    7
    The Multiplayer arena is a nice addition and the last Boss is really awesome.
    The DLC is good, but way way too short, thus just a seven.

    Just buy the Goty Edition of DS3 and play all stuff in one go. The second DLC is way better.
  19. MadnessisRising
    Mar 13, 2019
    7
    I quiet enjoyed this DLC even it wasn't that interesting like the rest of DS3. But the bosses were totally disappointing. A wolf with a random dude. And a girl with a scythe (so again a snow world in dark souls with a scythe-girl... i really don't understand the hype about this boss) to be honest father Ariandel was kinda cool but that's it.
  20. XxAlbertoBuzzxX
    Jul 15, 2020
    7
    DARK SOULS III: ASHES OF ARIANDEL
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  21. Gwyndolin
    Mar 31, 2017
    8
    Played this back to back with The Ringed City and to be honest, I liked this one more.

    The crows are excellent enemies and so are the Viking looking dudes. The optional boss was decent but too abuse-able due to the pillars. Sister Friede is one of the best boss fight I've had in the series. However, it is way too short...I can understand the underwhelming reception it got. And    Played this back to back with The Ringed City and to be honest, I liked this one more.

    The crows are excellent enemies and so are the Viking looking dudes. The optional boss was decent but too abuse-able due to the pillars.
    Sister Friede is one of the best boss fight I've had in the series.

    However, it is way too short...I can understand the underwhelming reception it got. And apparently no one plays Undead Match?? I tried to queue and can never find a game. So that's like half of the DLC content is dead.    … Expand
  22. Obby360
    Mar 31, 2017
    8
    After the first playthrough I did feel that it was not up to par as to what we have come to aspect from a DLC of a Souls game.
    Going back into it and being a bit more meticulous in my exploration I did find answers towards very important questions about the main villain of DS3 and that his world I had seen before ( No spoilers further).
    Nothing that comes out of FROMSoftware is    After the first playthrough I did feel that it was not up to par as to what we have come to aspect from a DLC of a Souls game.
    Going back into it and being a bit more meticulous in my exploration I did find answers towards very important questions about the main villain of DS3 and that his world I had seen before ( No spoilers further).

    Nothing that comes out of FROMSoftware is anything but meticulously planned and this DLC is no exception. The lore and the story are hidden in the secret you must search and explore to find.

    The gameplay is difficult, even for a 80 LVL character that the dev team suggested. A lot of mob enemies ready to ambush and kill you. At the same time, this frozen land has a charm of it's own sometimes deadly if you stand to close and too still next to a tree.

    The bosses, even if there are merely two have some interesting mechanics and make for some exiting fights (Even if one of them, with its 3 phases, does make one feel about to quit) But again, no further spoilers here.

    All in all, Ashes of Ariandel is a subtle addition, not only to the story of Dark Souls III, but to the lore of the Souls series, in a very interesting way.    … Expand
  23. BlakDak666
    Mar 9, 2017
    7
    Ashes of Ariandel is a short but sweet expansion of Dark Souls 3. It delivers a fantastic final boss and has a wonderful world to explore, but it is so short in duration and content that it makes questioning the talent of Fromsoft all the more important. I can say in confidence that out of all the Souls' DLCs, this is by far the weakest. This does not mean it is bad, but it is a hardAshes of Ariandel is a short but sweet expansion of Dark Souls 3. It delivers a fantastic final boss and has a wonderful world to explore, but it is so short in duration and content that it makes questioning the talent of Fromsoft all the more important. I can say in confidence that out of all the Souls' DLCs, this is by far the weakest. This does not mean it is bad, but it is a hard bargain to recommend if you are not a Souls fan or think $15 bucks is okay for this (which I will admit it is not).… Expand
  24. XV_
    Apr 4, 2020
    8
    The area is cool, and big enough for some hours. The boss fights are good, particularly the final one which is very cool, kinda reminded me of Old Hunters DLC.
  25. Richard1766
    Jan 31, 2019
    7
    I do not want to write a great review for this DLC. Just want to say that the location itself is pretty interesting. For the winter did many times in past games of the series. There are two bosses here, one boring and easy. The second interesting and very difficult. Personally, I liked this DLC less than Ringed City, but still I advise this DLC to those who liked the original game and want more.
  26. Blaxmagister
    Dec 8, 2018
    8
    This is a decent DLC. It lacks quantity, cuz it's like one big area, but it doesn't lack substance. Dee L See weapons are **** cool, but one bossfight of the two is worth it really.
  27. Wweald
    Jun 24, 2019
    7
    Kind of a cool world, but kind of not. The story of the area is interesting but nothing amazing. None of the characters really stand out as special to me. The final boss is a really cool but extremely frustrating encounter. The other boss is pretty lame, though the area you fight in is beautiful. The new weapons and stuff are pretty cool. Overall really meh for a Souls game.
  28. jiorl
    Aug 27, 2019
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its a nice little add-on, and provides some more depth and lore to the main game. However there really isn't that much content. The bosses are interesting too, but really only Sister Friede stands out, and is easily one of the most hardest bosses ive versed in the souls series ever. This dlc at least ties into 'The Ringed City DLC,' so that and Sister Friede make this DLC relevant, however the price could make you think twice about purchasing it, as it is way to high for this little content… Expand
  29. 666Game666
    Oct 5, 2019
    10
    More fun souls features, but admittedly a little too short. Regardless, it has great value.
  30. joel_tdl
    Feb 12, 2022
    7
    Regular incluso para un DLC.

    Al ser un DLC es claro que los aspectos generales son los mismos que en el juego base. Por lo demás: En esta expansión, los enemigos son demasiado dispares: Por un lado, decenas de enemigos prácticamente inofensivos puestos en forma de spam únicamente para estorbar, y por la otra, enemigos exageradamente complicados con movesets extremos que los asemejan    Regular incluso para un DLC.

    Al ser un DLC es claro que los aspectos generales son los mismos que en el juego base. Por lo demás:

    En esta expansión, los enemigos son demasiado dispares: Por un lado, decenas de enemigos prácticamente inofensivos puestos en forma de spam únicamente para estorbar, y por la otra, enemigos exageradamente complicados con movesets extremos que los asemejan más a minibosses que a enemigos regulares y, además ambos metidos en la misma área a escasos pasos unos del otro.
    En general bastante incomodo.

    El diseño del mundo me pareció pésimo. Se percibe demasiado reciclado y poco interesante, no anima demasiado a explorar para ver qué podemos encontrarnos en él. Por alguna razón, me recuerda más a Dark Souls 2 que al 3.
    La trama principal es además es muy corta. Eso sí, la hermana Friede es un jefe excelente en todas sus fases, y aquel Boss Lobo es bueno también.

    En general es disfrutable solo por sus jefes y poco más.    … Expand
  31. nurfedx
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    One of the best Games known to mankind.
    From Software is a safe heaven for the Gaming community.
    Especially in times where big Developers dissapiont us with theyr fraudulent intent.
    Praise the sun!
  32. KingOfDragon777
    Sep 2, 2021
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This DLC is extremely uninspired. Enemies seem to be placed with little thought, stage design is sloppy but functional and enemy designs feel clunky to fight, and the area is less than 20 minutes long if you go quickly. This area feels as if it came from dark souls 2's main game, rather than the quality we are used to in DS3. The bosses in this dlc are both horrible, one is a lazy reskin gank and the other is a Bloodborne hunter fight in a game without Bloodborne mechanics, which makes Friede feel like an infuriating and one sided fight. She is the only boss in the entire souls series I use summons against, I beat her solo once, but I never want to do that again. There are good parts to this DLC, most of the weapons are fun to use and the entire Corvian settlement sub area was extremely well designed, including the enjoyable battle with Sir Vilheim. Run in, grab some cool weapons and titanite slabs and then leave, this DLC is not worth a large expenditure of time.… Expand
  33. george_bondo
    Jul 24, 2022
    10
    i love this game its just sit into my heart with this music characters and atmosphere

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#94 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2016

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Gamers' Temple
    Mar 31, 2017
    68
    In the penultimate addition to the Dark Souls series (the next DLC will be the last, and thus, the end of the series ' sure.. sure it will be'), we see From Software's usually brilliance peeking through, but the Painted World of Ariandal, while worthy of the Dark Souls name, just isn't their best work. I don't doubt for a second that the final DLC will knock the series out of the park in legendary fashion, but this first Dark Souls III expansion feels a little lost in the blizzard.
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  2. CD-Action
    Jan 12, 2017
    65
    It saddens me to see the game that stole more of my time than I’m willing to admit turn into a self-parody. Ashes of Ariandel is like a covers playlist prepared by someone who has never heard the original recordings. Its only truly valuable moment is the wonderful last boss fight. [13/2016, p.48]
  3. Games Master UK
    Jan 1, 2017
    50
    It feels like From Software phone this one in. As DLC for the Souls series goes, this is a disappointment. [Christmas 2016, p.69]
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