Dark Souls III: The Ringed City

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  • Summary: The Ringed City is the final DLC pack for Dark Souls III. Journey to the world’s end to search for the Ringed City and encounter new lands, new bosses, new enemies with new armor, magic and items. Experience the epic final chapter of a dark world that could only be created by the mind ofThe Ringed City is the final DLC pack for Dark Souls III. Journey to the world’s end to search for the Ringed City and encounter new lands, new bosses, new enemies with new armor, magic and items. Experience the epic final chapter of a dark world that could only be created by the mind of Hidetaka Miyazaki. … Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    May 15, 2017
    100
    FromSoftware definitely couldn't say a better goodbye to the series than they did in The Ringed City. This spin-off brought not only some of the best bosses in the whole series, but also impressive locations and distinctive characters that deepen the mysterious world. [Issue#274]
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  2. 4P.de
    Mar 31, 2017
    91
    This is a beautiful expansion, visually spectacular and challenging – on par with Bloodborne’s “The Old Hunters”.
  3. Meristation
    Mar 30, 2017
    85
    Meaty and challenging, The Ringed City is an appropriate send-off for one of the most important videogame franchises of the last decade.
  4. Everyeye.it
    Mar 27, 2017
    80
    Too bad for a subdued conclusion, faint as the last spark of a firebrand.
  5. We Got This Covered
    Apr 3, 2017
    80
    A greatest hits package of delights, The Ringed City gets just about everything right. If this is the end, as we believe it is, Dark Souls is going out on a high note.
  6. Twinfinite
    Mar 29, 2017
    80
    While The Ringed City may not be perfect, it still serves as a fantastic send off to one of the most engaging series in modern gaming. Even with some lackluster environments and sections that feel artificially difficult for the sake of it, this second expansion reminded me of why I fell in love with this series. From the fantastic bosses to the powerful weapons and visually stunning levels this is an experience that was clearly crafted for the fans. If this is the last time we ever ignite the bonfires and charge into battle against a terrifying demon then it’s one that will be remembered. Even if it didn’t tie up every loose thread, The Ringed City stands as a great epilogue to an even greater series. Praise the Sun!
  7. XGN
    Mar 28, 2017
    70
    Replace "City" with "Village" and you got a much better name for this last Dark Souls DLC. Where enemies, bosses and items live up to the expectations, most areas seem to fail in delivering the same message.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 34
  3. Negative: 3 out of 34
  1. 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    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!    … Expand
  2. maximumV1OLENCE
    Mar 28, 2017
    10
    Ringed City is as true a Dark Souls experience as there is. If you are under level 100 don't even try. This dlc is punishing and not for theRinged City is as true a Dark Souls experience as there is. If you are under level 100 don't even try. This dlc is punishing and not for the inexperienced. The areas are beautifully detailed and the enemies and bosses are both impressive and deadly. The difficultly curve is high and takes time to adjust but once you do the reward is well worth it. I highly recommend for all fans of Souls.… Expand
  4. kenmil
    May 3, 2017
    9
    A great way to end a great series. Interesting to note that the three people who scored it the lowest all basically said they found it tooA great way to end a great series. Interesting to note that the three people who scored it the lowest all basically said they found it too difficult. (Blaming the game for their own inadequacies.) If you like Dark Souls, you will enjoy this DLC, though it is not for the weak.… Expand
  5. Darthtux
    Mar 29, 2017
    9
    A massive improvement to what we had in the first dlc. This is a solid and great send off for the entire dark souls series!!

    I can't say    A massive improvement to what we had in the first dlc. This is a solid and great send off for the entire dark souls series!!

    I can't say that it's my most favorite expansion for DS but it's one of my top favorites though.
    Pros:
    +Environment/Scenery (Way better than the last one)
    +New Weapons/Spells/Armor etc... (A lot of these I actually like and did use in the DLC)
    +Bosses (Fromsoftware has done it again except for ONE of them)
    +Lore/Conclusion (Solid sendoff)
    +Enemies (Bunch of variety here and all of them are unique)

    Cons
    -Short (The Ringed City looked pretty big at first glance, wished you can see more of it in full glory)
    -----> Placement of Bosses (not expecting them to be THAT close to each other)
    +/- I still am not too fond of the linear part about DS3 but its more of a personal opinion

    Overall great DLC!!!
    Thank you Fromsoftware for DS and giving us a place to praise the sun :D
    Good luck in your future and to those who haven't gotten the DLC, this is a must buy for sure!    … Expand
  6. gpl6467
    Apr 13, 2017
    8
    This is a tough one to review. It's not particularly unique, but it does offer a decent amount of new content. Much of the DLC contains whatThis is a tough one to review. It's not particularly unique, but it does offer a decent amount of new content. Much of the DLC contains what I'd refer to as "artificial difficulty"---- that is, it often feels difficult in an unbalanced, unrewarding way (hoards of enemies, poisonous areas w/ ranged enemies, curse inducing etc). That said, the areas are engaging, the new weapons are fun, and I think ultimately it's worth the price.… Expand
  7. joel_tdl
    Feb 12, 2022
    8
    Mejor que el DLC 1

    Al ser un DLC es claro que los aspectos generales son los mismos que en el juego base. Por lo demás: Aquí sí, tenemos    Mejor que el DLC 1

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

    Aquí sí, tenemos un escenario bien hecho y mucho mejor construido a lo visto en Ashes of Ariandel, el primer DLC.
    Los enemigos están mejor balanceados también. No que sean más fáciles (todo lo contrario), sino que no están tan mal ubicados y apretujados como en la mencionada expansión.
    Es un poco mas largo también, lo cual se agradece.

    Los Boss, por su parte son muy buenos. Desde el primer jefe(s) que es muy duro, nos damos un vistazo suficiente de lo que será esta aventura. Y si bien, tenemos el ya-cien-veces-visto miniboss Dragón en el Puente, eso no quita el mérito del resto de ellos. Ni siquiera a sí mismo una vez convertido en jefe, pues tiene una de las mejores piezas de soundtrack del juego.

    Además, traes el decepcionante jefe final del juego base, Gael es una maravilla audiovisual. La arena es probablemente la más grande vista para un jefe en el Souls, y ese diseño tan simple pero inmersivo quedó como anillo al dedo para concluir la aventura.    … Expand
  8. Rektnarok91
    Apr 26, 2020
    0
    The base game is excellenct and the first dlc is pretty good. While this looks great it's full of enemies that gang up on you, it's much moreThe base game is excellenct and the first dlc is pretty good. While this looks great it's full of enemies that gang up on you, it's much more frustrating than challenging… Expand

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