Dark Souls III

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  1. numia
    Apr 13, 2016
    10
    A+ for atmosphere, music, graphics, level design, combat, boss design...so far it's perfect! Everything I hoped it would be and more! I can understand people complaining and giving it negative reviews though...not everybody is cut out for Dark Souls. Some people just don't have the grit, determiniation and iron will required to scratch and claw their way out of the pit of ash that isA+ for atmosphere, music, graphics, level design, combat, boss design...so far it's perfect! Everything I hoped it would be and more! I can understand people complaining and giving it negative reviews though...not everybody is cut out for Dark Souls. Some people just don't have the grit, determiniation and iron will required to scratch and claw their way out of the pit of ash that is Lothric. Dark Souls 3! Praise the Sun!… Expand
  2. Anthor
    Apr 13, 2016
    9
    Gran entrega de la saga como era de esperar. Poco que mencionar a sus puntos buenos que son casi todos y no son nada que no se sepa ya de sobras por los fans, pues cuando una saga tiene calidad e identidad propia, se nota. Sin embargo petardea gráficamente en algunos puntos, fruto de las prisas, y como son la baja calidad del mapeado de texturas de personaje y armaduras en las distanciasGran entrega de la saga como era de esperar. Poco que mencionar a sus puntos buenos que son casi todos y no son nada que no se sepa ya de sobras por los fans, pues cuando una saga tiene calidad e identidad propia, se nota. Sin embargo petardea gráficamente en algunos puntos, fruto de las prisas, y como son la baja calidad del mapeado de texturas de personaje y armaduras en las distancias cortas y que dichas armaduras no tienen hueco para la cabeza pues está tapado intencionadamente, cruzándose el cuello de manera grotesca y quedando realmente mal. Bloodborne tuvo mejor acabado ahí. En fin, minucias que pueden resultar irrelevantes teniendo en cuenta sus puntos positivos que son todos los demás, pero que afean el acabado sin duda, de ahí a que le ponga un 9 y no un 10.… Expand
  3. JAX85
    May 10, 2016
    9
    best story - best game play - best online server but i love offline single player mode. Good graphics, great textures, and amazing style. I love dark souls so much and if this truly is the final dark souls game. The graphics look fantastic and the sound is just stunning
  4. SnowDay
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Are you a lonely, 20-something bachelor? Do you enjoy being smacked around until you learn to love it? Do you enjoy deep lore and dungeon exploration with sudden death lurking around every corner? Look no further! Fall further into Stockholm's Syndrome with the third installment of this great series.
  5. Gwyndolin
    May 6, 2016
    9
    If you liked the previous Dark Souls games, you will like this one. If you did not like them, you still won't...
    In fact, out of the entire Soulborne series, this game probably has the most punishing first 5 hours. Even as a vet I can sense that the developers are trying their best to mess with our expectations.
    Returning fans who missed a few Dark Souls / Bloodborne games may be    If you liked the previous Dark Souls games, you will like this one. If you did not like them, you still won't...
    In fact, out of the entire Soulborne series, this game probably has the most punishing first 5 hours. Even as a vet I can sense that the developers are trying their best to mess with our expectations.
    Returning fans who missed a few Dark Souls / Bloodborne games may be discouraged from the first 5 hours and think things like "Oh man I might be too old for this series", well, IT GETS EASIER so press on my Sunbro!

    As always, don't expect a lot of exposition in this series, the story is basically what you can figure out from the bits and pieces of lore you find in the game. NPC Questlines are therefore vague and you can easily void questlines and the damage is irreversible until your next playthrough. I highly recommend using fextralife online wiki to get the full experience without trial and error for hundreds of hours on your own, unless of course, that is your thing.

    The music, again, is nonexistent unless you are at your home camp, or during boss fights. None of them are memorable, that doesn't mean it's bad, it's mostly because you are too focused trying to fight/survive the bosses to pay too much attention to the music. They do make the fights feel epic though and every piece is fitting.

    As for difficulty, I gotta say Bloodborne is still harder due to its core combat mechanics being more reflex/muscle memory based. However, you CAN make it harder than Bloodborne for yourself if you do a no-shield, no-cheese run.

    PVP is still the same ol' Dark Souls pvp. I like it enough to do it for Covenant rewards.

    Only gripe is the new Covenant system for some of the covenants. It's fundamentally flawed, and on top of that I think the matchmaking for them is currently broken. It effectively locks me out of Platinum because I can't get auto-matched...with the only alternative being grinding in PVE at low drop rates which isn't a very fun way to go about doing it. I mean, I see why they have the low drop rates, so they could get more people to participate in PVP...but when the matchmaking is barely working it's just bad all around.

    All in all, this game is great and is worthy of being the swan song of the series, and the finale reminds us of all we have achieved in the series.    … Expand
  6. VelociXD3
    Dec 8, 2016
    10
    Its an Excelent game, the first one i play of the saga. I think this should be the game of the year, it have a history that traps you and makes you play more and more.

    In my opinion, the best game of 2016 by far
  7. Garcessist
    May 31, 2016
    8
    Great game a lot of fun and highly replayable. The combat feels incredibly responsive and fluid. PvP has the ability to be extremely fun but can also be annoying when you get summoned into a game as a mad spirit and you have 4 people surrounding you waiting to smash you with a weapon. I would have loved to rate this game higher but there were some issues that caused me to downgrade it.Great game a lot of fun and highly replayable. The combat feels incredibly responsive and fluid. PvP has the ability to be extremely fun but can also be annoying when you get summoned into a game as a mad spirit and you have 4 people surrounding you waiting to smash you with a weapon. I would have loved to rate this game higher but there were some issues that caused me to downgrade it. If you're a trophy hunter this game will ruin you. There are a few trophies that rely on covenant items that require 7+ hours of grinding per item. You could technically get these quicker but it you are relying on people getting invaded and wearing the faction item required to summon you to their game and then kill the invader. Unfortunately grinding is a lot more reliable than the summoning method. I wish From Software provided a better alternative to these covenants because its just not enjoyable and it kept me from getting the platinum by 1 trophy. Still overall a very fun experience and definitely worth the time and money investment.… Expand
  8. SvenL1975
    Aug 19, 2018
    10
    I always avoided starting the Dark Souls games because I heard that they were so hard and I get frustrated easily. When the remastered version of the first game came I out, I decided to give in and give it a try. The last six weeks I played through all three games, all of the DLC, every optional boss - everything. Then I started Bloodborne and was surprised how bad it was, but that isI always avoided starting the Dark Souls games because I heard that they were so hard and I get frustrated easily. When the remastered version of the first game came I out, I decided to give in and give it a try. The last six weeks I played through all three games, all of the DLC, every optional boss - everything. Then I started Bloodborne and was surprised how bad it was, but that is another story.

    So give the game a try. It's not that hard, it's just not easy. Expect spending a few hours on the Internet, looking up the backstories of some of the character, or get some things explained that are not that clear. You will get one of the greatest gaming experiences of all time.    … Expand
  9. Naedrif
    Apr 16, 2017
    9
    Truly a masterpiece. Very complex. After playing this game I can say that I became a true fan of the souls series. I loved the throwbacks to the previous games! Praise the sun!
  10. estebambuco
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Para mí, para mí el mejor dark souls de todos, mereció ser juego del año en vez de Overwatch:
    -Gráficas espectaculares
    -Inteligencia artificial brillante -Jefes espectaculares y admirables -Excelente historia (pero no supera la de Dark Souls 1) -El online me ha corrido perfecto la verdad -Muchas opciones de armas y te alegras cada vez que vences un Boss porque sabes que el arma y la    Para mí, para mí el mejor dark souls de todos, mereció ser juego del año en vez de Overwatch:
    -Gráficas espectaculares
    -Inteligencia artificial brillante
    -Jefes espectaculares y admirables
    -Excelente historia (pero no supera la de Dark Souls 1)
    -El online me ha corrido perfecto la verdad
    -Muchas opciones de armas y te alegras cada vez que vences un Boss porque sabes que el arma y la armadura son grandiosas
    -Música perfecta para los combates y el juego
    -Los secretos del juego me han encantado
    -Te invita a rejugarlo por eso lo tengo ahí guardado por si lo quiero volver a jugar y no lo he vendido.
    -Hay toda una comunidad que alaba este juego y cuando lo descubres en Youtube y sabes que le gusta a muchas otras personas y lo disfrutan de diferentes maneras, sabes que tienes un buen juego en tus manos
    Este juego para mí si valió la plata y estoy agradecido de haberlo probado.
    Good luck ashen one. (cuando lo juegues sabrás de que estoy hablando :D)    … Expand
  11. AndrewHord
    May 29, 2020
    10
    I have bought this game on PS4 and i`m fully satisfied with it.I like this game very much.These bosses are enormously difficult ,but this why we like Souls games) This is the best one of trilogy ,imo. You just need to try it, it deserves your attention)
  12. Deathlinks
    Apr 16, 2016
    9
    Only an hour in... and so far i can tell i will love this game. Most of the concerns regarding camera angle, i have yet to experience as i find the camera to be very fluid for this type of game.. Its hard as **** as i am currently only through 3 bosses, my review should be taken with a grain of salt
  13. Kydd_Amigo
    Apr 14, 2016
    9
    I've never played any Dark Souls games. I heard a lot about them, but was never that into the genre. But as I got older, my taste for games evolved, and I heard about DS3 recently and after being told you don't need to have played the other DS games to play DS3 (the stories are separate, but themes and details are shared across the series) I thought I'd take a look.

    Everyone talked    I've never played any Dark Souls games. I heard a lot about them, but was never that into the genre. But as I got older, my taste for games evolved, and I heard about DS3 recently and after being told you don't need to have played the other DS games to play DS3 (the stories are separate, but themes and details are shared across the series) I thought I'd take a look.

    Everyone talked about how hard this game is, I honestly thought it was exaggeration. But it is hard. Technically hard. It's not unfair though. The game demands attention, intelligence and dedication. It will punish you if you don't display these characteristics.But there is nothing more satisfying than having been beaten down by a boss a number of times, to finally have everything 'click' and overcome the fight.

    The game is great to look at, and it sounds even better, a very epic soundtrack, and fitting for the setting.

    This game certainly isn't for everyone. If you're a long time fan, there's no need to convince you. But, if you're on the fence and have never played DS, I would recommend it if you're willing to be methodical and patient. You won't be disappointed.    … Expand
  14. Mudindavid
    Apr 15, 2016
    10
    Best action RPG i´ve ever played, perfect level design, deep customization of character, fastest gameplay in a souls game and even with that feels perfect, not many games have that level of detail in the world and present a lore that players can interpretate freely and at the same time so immersive
  15. VaclavBeran
    Apr 14, 2016
    10
    From my point of view, this is the best game ever created. Graphics (colors, lights, concept), music, gameplay, combat, multiplayer element, everything is amazing and absolutely perfect. Thank you FromSoftware.
  16. Rigermortis
    Apr 20, 2016
    10
    Just adding a 10 rating to counter the zero one player put in on the basis of poor keyboard support - this is the PS4 version of the game not the PC version. UI is fine on PS4.
  17. ketr1
    Apr 12, 2016
    10
    I have nothing to say but praise the sun! Anyway I wished it could be harder....The graphic is OK,but the frame is not that stable,hope it will be fix by an update.I ve heard that this would be the last Dark souls game.So enjoy it. Collapse
  18. roverhigh
    Apr 13, 2016
    10
    This is Return of the King of Dark Souls. Improved on every facet of Dark Souls. Now a bigger, more dynamic, more responsive combat. Great fun. Can't stop playing. Played 20 hours and getting better by the minute. Easy 10/10
  19. Josh27
    Apr 13, 2016
    10
    Coming from DS2 and Bloodborne (both on PS4) I love this game. The world is beautiful and it feels like the next logical step for the souls-borne series. Go buy this if you enjoyed any of the other games!!!
  20. zmmby
    Apr 13, 2016
    10
    Fantastic. Immersive and intense as hell. I've bought every DS game including BB and im as always; satisfied.

    This game shows it's respect to the other Dark Souls games(including Demon's Souls) which some familiar enemies/npcs and worlds, and combining it with new enemies and enviroment. I pre-ordered the apocalypse edition and could never been happier. I've always been afraid to    Fantastic. Immersive and intense as hell. I've bought every DS game including BB and im as always; satisfied.

    This game shows it's respect to the other Dark Souls games(including Demon's Souls) which some familiar enemies/npcs and worlds, and combining it with new enemies and enviroment.

    I pre-ordered the apocalypse edition and could never been happier. I've always been afraid to preorder something since Fallout 4 and Bethesda. But im always satisfied with From Software and pre-ordering this was the best thing that could happen in my gaming collection for the moment.

    This is a must-buy for every From Software/Dark Souls fan out there.

    If your a newcomer; this game requires patience, structure and discipline but the reward is really high.    … Expand
  21. BURKEX
    Apr 13, 2016
    10
    Lately I have been disappointed with the quality of video games. Either they are too simple, a clone of another game, not fun, or just plain repetitive and boring. For example: Last year I looked forward to The Witcher 3, and I loved the beautiful open world in The Witcher 3, but the combat in that game was terrible and far too easy. I need a game that is both challenging and fun toLately I have been disappointed with the quality of video games. Either they are too simple, a clone of another game, not fun, or just plain repetitive and boring. For example: Last year I looked forward to The Witcher 3, and I loved the beautiful open world in The Witcher 3, but the combat in that game was terrible and far too easy. I need a game that is both challenging and fun to play...and that game is Dark Souls 3. I am having so much fun playing Dark Souls 3 and at the same time, Dark Souls 3 is not holding my hand. The difficulty is harder than most video games but it is fair. When you beat a boss or move onto a new zone, you get a sense of accomplishment. These qualities make this game very unique and one of the best games that is out there. I rated this game a 10/10 because I have had more fun playing this game and been more challenged than any game in the past year, since Bloodborne.

    On the PS4 the graphics are beautiful and I did not have any frame rate issues. My only issue with this game is the target lock on function which can sometimes be frustrating, but this is the case with every Soulsborne game that I have played. That being said, the target lock issue is such a minor complaint for this game.

    I would suggest for any player to go into this game "blind" (meaning: Don't look at any videos or wikis on your first play throughand) and you should just explore and learn everything for yourself. By doing this, you will have the most satisfying gaming experience.

    Overall, Dark Souls III is a masterpiece and it is currently my Game of The Year Pick. I am a long time fan of all of the Souls Series games and this one is one of the best in the series. If I had to compare Dark Souls III to another game in the series, I would say that it is closest to the original Dark Souls, but with much better graphics. If you are a fan of any of the games in Souls Series then you will not be disappointed.    … Expand
  22. bugsspace69
    Apr 13, 2016
    10
    This game is awesome, woth litlle issues, but is not a problem, the true problem with this game are casuals gamers, I have the 5 tittles of FS, but this is tthe best of the series, levels, desing, weapons and armors, this game is awesome, maybe like the first DS with better PvP.
  23. sirlovemuscle
    Apr 17, 2016
    10
    WOW........just WOW what a send off (if it is the last one i hope not) this game is just that good it overshadows almost everything that i have played before and i have been gaming fore a looooooooooong time! Man up and get ready do die a lot and love every second of it!
  24. Subsided16
    Apr 12, 2016
    10
    Sonier4eva made my eyes bleed trying to read that chicken scratch so i felt it necessary to give this amazing game a review along with the 10 it deserves while wondering how anyone can justify giving this a 0...and if this game is too hard and you complain about that then you're just not very intelligent, maybe of game number 1 your whining was kinda reasonable but this is game NumberSonier4eva made my eyes bleed trying to read that chicken scratch so i felt it necessary to give this amazing game a review along with the 10 it deserves while wondering how anyone can justify giving this a 0...and if this game is too hard and you complain about that then you're just not very intelligent, maybe of game number 1 your whining was kinda reasonable but this is game Number 3!!! so that's just you being dumb to go out and buy it 3 times when you suck a games that take a bit of stragety… Expand
  25. andrewsullivan
    Apr 13, 2016
    10
    This game is a well knitted cloak , that encompasses the best of all the souls game before.
    its so good I cant even...................................................
  26. reviewer2015lol
    Apr 17, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is MASSIVE. It uses the best elements from past souls games, even if it uses sometimes a bit too much old mechanics . There a lot of weapons and amazing areas . The bosses are fenomenal and the npc are interesting. Thank you fromsoftware for making this amazing game… Expand
  27. KrOmander
    May 25, 2016
    8
    Solid enough Souls game. Admittedly From have played it quite safe here, but I have had a lot of fun playing DaS3. Series hasn't really changed much since DeS and at this point it might be time to let the formula rest. But it has been a great ride. Maybe another developer will arise who will shamelessly steal mechanics from the Souls series and put them into a game that concentrates moreSolid enough Souls game. Admittedly From have played it quite safe here, but I have had a lot of fun playing DaS3. Series hasn't really changed much since DeS and at this point it might be time to let the formula rest. But it has been a great ride. Maybe another developer will arise who will shamelessly steal mechanics from the Souls series and put them into a game that concentrates more on online aspects. Think Souls gameplay with fleshed out covenants, servers that reduce phantom range issues and more vigorously balanced PvP. The dream.… Expand
  28. illphil
    Jun 9, 2016
    8
    It's good fun, but I have to say that having played Bloodborne first and even Dark Souls 2 first I didn't think this was as good. It's a lot easier than Bloodborne and seemed a lot shorter than both games. There are a couple of really fun boss fights and some of the environments and enemies are really cool, but it didn't seem to have as good a story or mystique to the others. If you'reIt's good fun, but I have to say that having played Bloodborne first and even Dark Souls 2 first I didn't think this was as good. It's a lot easier than Bloodborne and seemed a lot shorter than both games. There are a couple of really fun boss fights and some of the environments and enemies are really cool, but it didn't seem to have as good a story or mystique to the others. If you're a fan of the series then you will obviously play it and it's a far better entry level for people that haven't played these kind of games before. It is solid and still deserves an 8 but I was just a bit disappointed.… Expand
  29. bkeny2idie
    Feb 5, 2017
    10
    Great game, better in most ways than the previous souls games. Combines much of what made the previous games fantastic!

    Graphics are much better than either older game, invasions finally return as a main mechanical feature after being corralled in both dark 2 and blodborne. PVE bosses and enemies are better than ever, summoning has little failures as compared to older games. It    Great game, better in most ways than the previous souls games. Combines much of what made the previous games fantastic!

    Graphics are much better than either older game, invasions finally return as a main mechanical feature after being corralled in both dark 2 and blodborne.

    PVE bosses and enemies are better than ever, summoning has little failures as compared to older games. It simply improves on what was at one time great.    … Expand
  30. Brandon_Harris
    May 15, 2016
    8
    This is a great game in the “Souls” series and I strongly recommend that you purchase it. I’ve been playing games from From Software since King’s Field was released. Going from the previous Dark Souls games, you can tell that this game has made many improvements. One of the main improvements, going through the whole series, is having a better user interface. I mean, I really loved theThis is a great game in the “Souls” series and I strongly recommend that you purchase it. I’ve been playing games from From Software since King’s Field was released. Going from the previous Dark Souls games, you can tell that this game has made many improvements. One of the main improvements, going through the whole series, is having a better user interface. I mean, I really loved the older titles, like Demon’s Souls, but the navigation and menu systems were a bit of a hassle.

    Some will say that Dark Souls 3 has been more casualized, but I really don’t believe that’s the case. What’s really been done is that these new game entries are made easier to get into. Originally, predecessors were really hard to get into. Now, that’s not the case, and with the availability of the Internet one can easily search for answers.

    There are downsides in this case, present in many of the other titles in the series. For example, sidequests are easily missable and are really difficult to do due to tight, unclear timeframes for doing them. The story is also very unclear. If you want to understand the story, you’ll very likely need to look up resources online and get involved in the community. These are clear decisions that From Software made, and that’s the kind of game it’s supposed to be. It’s not like they did so on accident. There’s a great deal of good lore in the game, but it’s tricky to understand because it’s a narrative told very implicitly.

    If you don’t care for the lore, you don’t need to. One can easily jump into this game, even without playing any of the other Souls games without having to understand any of the lore at all. The gameplay is independent of the story. One could be an expert playing it, never getting hit, yet not understand any of the story. That’s fine. But, if you want a cinematic game where the story is explicitly told to you, this game won’t appeal well to your tastes.

    The developers and publishers like to advertise the games difficulty. It’s not the case that it’s that difficult. Perhaps it’s just me, but with each entry into the series the games become easier and easier. If you’re not good at action games, it’s alright. With practice, this game is easily beatable. In fact, From Software is smart in their approach.

    To complete the main storyline of the game, the bosses aren’t particularly difficult. It’s in the optional content where the bosses get difficult. But to be honest, this game is much more approachable than the old knitty-gritty games. One of my friends compared Demon’s Souls to an NES-like game, but I wouldn’t agree with that because those NES games were what we called “Nintendo-hard”, a much higher echelon of difficulty. This game is honestly fair. Worst comes to worst, one can always grind to gain levels.

    I really enjoyed this game for its bosses. Many of the bosses in all Souls games are optional, and it’s where the true challenge lies. Nowadays, other games don’t have bosses. As an old-timer, I liked having bosses in most genres of games. I’m the kind of individual that saves items to use for bosses. Bosses are supposed to be a challenge at the end of the level or stage. Sadly, since many games have become more cinematic, bosses (and even final bosses) are becoming more and more into quick-time events. Seeing a game with so many bosses like this is phenomenal. If you want more challenge, you can always get involved in PvP, player-versus-player, where you’ll face other players of the highest calibre.

    This game actually has optional bosses that aren’t re-skinned versions of older bosses! This is a rare sight because game developers typically put all of their resources into the main storyline of the game and put optional areas as recycled content. They know that most people would finish the storyline, but not everyone would finish the optional content.

    In Dark Souls 3, this is not the case. You’ve got many optional bosses (and I don’t believe any are missable), each residing in optional areas. They’re detailed like crazy. Souls is the only series where you see this nowadays because it’s a very big risk for game developers to do otherwise. But due to the connotations associated with the Souls series, this is one of the only series that can actually pull it off without locking it behind DLC. As well, there will likely be expansion DLC available for the game later, such as how Scholar of the First Sin was available for Dark Souls 2. This is the only series where I buy DLC because they’re actually full expansions, rather than just one extra level or one extra weapon/armor.

    Get this game. I was really impressed by this game and the risks the developers took in creating it. It really is one of the only games of its kind nowadays. This game, like the other Souls games, is very re-playable and is hard to get old due to the amazing gameplay.    … Expand
  31. pghdave420
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    i wish i could give this game more than a 10 cause if zelda breath of the wild is 10 out of 10 then this game series is 20 out of 10. all them kiddies think the new zelda is the best thing ever when in fact its soooo boring.darksouls series has been my fav since the start.so many bosses good times.yea souls is tough at first but you learn and its not so hard.praise the sun :)
  32. endtransmission
    Apr 16, 2016
    9
    OK, in short:

    Starts off not so great, too easy in most instances and bad balance. Once the game really gets started it's excellent, so the key is to bare with it. As a DS fan I was a bit disappointed at first. It's probably the best Dark Souls game. Certainly miles better than 2 but we knew that would be the case going in. Not QUITE as good as Bloodborne but Bloodborne is a    OK, in short:

    Starts off not so great, too easy in most instances and bad balance.
    Once the game really gets started it's excellent, so the key is to bare with it. As a DS fan I was a bit disappointed at first.

    It's probably the best Dark Souls game. Certainly miles better than 2 but we knew that would be the case going in.

    Not QUITE as good as Bloodborne but Bloodborne is a legit masterpiece of gaming. It may end up being From's best game of all time unless they top it with a sequel (surely that's what's next for the team?).

    Graphics are a little dull in places early in the game and stunning as you progress.

    Some nice shout out and remasters from DS1 that players of the original will enjoy seeing again with current gen graphics. Some people are complaining about it but for me I love seeing a few familiar bits and pieces brought up to date.

    A lot of different enemies, again the balance is a little off and some are too hard and others not hard enough but they'll get the balance right with the next update.

    Starts off a little slow with armor sets but gets more interesting as you get into the game.

    If you're a souls fan just stick with it. It pays off once the ball starts rolling but it was a good 10 hours before I really started to enjoy the game as much as Bloodborne or DS1.    … Expand
  33. Fox152236
    Apr 18, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a fantastic DS game.

    I love Bloodborne and DS1, hated DS2, and I've never played Demon Souls, if that gives you any indication of what this game is like.

    I'll say this, if you're still deciding on whether or not to buy the game because you loved Bloodborne, please reconsider. This game is NOT Bloodborne. It's a fantasy style game SIMILAR to Bloodborne. However, where BB encourages you to be aggressive and offensive (regain health through attack, larger weapons, overpowered melee damage, no shields, more healing items, Etc.) Dark Souls is a very defensive series. Whether you're using a shield, timing your spell casts, or dodging attacks, Dark Souls encourages you to think about each encounter, instead of just rushing through.

    this game fixes a lot of the problems that I had with DS2. Namely, the stats are balanced in much the same way as DS1, and the hollowing system has been modified so much it can hardly be considered the same mechanic.

    If you have problems with the first boss, I feel sorry for you. The game does take getting used to, but the first boss might be the easiest boss I've ever fought. The controls are unique, so if this is your first souls game, I recommend reading ALL the comments during the tutorial area,.

    This game is not supposed to be "hard". It's as difficult as you make it for yourself. Please don't buy this game because you think that beating it will get you bragging rights. It's a fantastic and beautiful fantasy adventure that happens to teach you by killing you.

    I do have criticisms of this game. Yorhm was a disappointment, as the way to beat him is standing feet away from him, and when you get the item, he's dead in a few hits. I feel that the bosses overused some iffy mechanics, such as the often repeated "you thought the fight was over? PSYCH! second phase." and "My attacks are obvious, so dodge them all in succession to hit me."    … Expand
  34. Morbiddeath
    Apr 12, 2016
    10
    jogo brutal,dos melhores jogos que joguei ate hoje,desde o primeiro dark souls ate bloodborne,adorei todos mesmo, quem ainda esta na duvida para comprar,que compre,porque n se vai arrepender.........
  35. dstammel
    Apr 13, 2016
    10
    I love this game. It feels like Demon's souls had a baby with Bloodborne. It's a faster Dark Souls. Any negative reviews, especially the 0s are just absolutely garbage.
  36. DotaKaiju
    Apr 13, 2016
    10
    Where do I started? Ive died 6 times already in an hour. I only pick deprived so at any point i can switch up my build. This game is so much fun and the only thing Im getting out of negative reviews are its to hard or its just another dark souls game or no story. Pretty much things only people who like playing games on easy would say. This game is amazing and im so glad its finally out
  37. Megapihr
    Apr 15, 2016
    10
    Замечательное продолжение серии. Для тех кто играет после Bloodborne механика может показаться тяжелее, но освоиться довольно просто. Рекомендую.
  38. OrionPax
    Feb 6, 2018
    9
    Just another masterpiece from From Software. It's enemy designs, armor and weapon variety, gameplay strategy, different combos with different weapons and styles everything is so so satisfying. Every enemy, armor, weapon and class is unique. Game's combat mechanics are still the same but more improved and still very good. The only things i will complain are the graphics could be better andJust another masterpiece from From Software. It's enemy designs, armor and weapon variety, gameplay strategy, different combos with different weapons and styles everything is so so satisfying. Every enemy, armor, weapon and class is unique. Game's combat mechanics are still the same but more improved and still very good. The only things i will complain are the graphics could be better and still it's story can't be understand if you don't try hard to understand. Highly Recommended!… Expand
  39. 951753
    Apr 16, 2016
    10
    A great game like its predecessors, according to me, the world's best games. If this is the end of Dark Souls, I hope that From Software next game will be a new King`s Field games. Love from Sweden to From Software, you are the best.
  40. ratvader68
    Apr 12, 2016
    10
    El juego sigue la misma formula que lo hizo grande, buena historia , difícil desde el primer minuto, grandes novedades, buen sistema de armas , variedad de armas y armaduras .un buen reto para los veteranos como para principiantes.
  41. rizksar
    Apr 13, 2016
    10
    Ok so I'm a big fan of this series, as many of you are here. I fell in love in demon souls, slight let down by ds1, first playthrough, although it won me over big time in the end. I guess it was the ds1 vs demons comparison that stood in the way.
    Ds2 was ok, had fun with it, but ultimately lacked some "soul" in comparison to the other games.
    Now 20 hours in in Ds3 and all I can say is    Ok so I'm a big fan of this series, as many of you are here. I fell in love in demon souls, slight let down by ds1, first playthrough, although it won me over big time in the end. I guess it was the ds1 vs demons comparison that stood in the way.
    Ds2 was ok, had fun with it, but ultimately lacked some "soul" in comparison to the other games.

    Now 20 hours in in Ds3 and all I can say is OMG. It just oozes Dark souls core and it really is a loveletter written to all fans. Its so well executed, leveldesign to die for. Im i awe of this game and writing this review is the only thing that can keep me from playing right now.

    Best in the series, it really is, well.. its on par with Demon Souls anyway. A perfect 10/10.

    Thank you for making this game!    … Expand
  42. fabiopinto_95
    Apr 17, 2016
    10
    Dark Souls represents the best aspects about video games. The game is hard but is worth it! It is a masterpiece that gives the supreme example of video games as an art form. Atmosphere, level design, combat, exploration, soundtrack...everything is fantastic! I feel like everyone should have this unique experience. Thank you FromSoftware!
  43. Spyros_spy
    Apr 22, 2016
    10
    Played an hour and a half. Just what I wanted it to be. I've played DS 1, DS 2, Bloodborne and DS 3 is amazing and better than all 4 when it comes to gameplay and fps so far. The music is amazing and the view as well.
  44. deathflame20
    May 15, 2016
    9
    Dark Souls 3 is a great way to end this great franchise. Dark Sousl 3 has great graphics, great gameplay and a great lore. The armours and weapons are great but sadly, the frame right frequently drops and the camera is annoying when your're fighting a fast enemy or boss. The setting and timeline in Dark Souls are great. There are a lot of convenants that you can. There are 8 convenantsDark Souls 3 is a great way to end this great franchise. Dark Sousl 3 has great graphics, great gameplay and a great lore. The armours and weapons are great but sadly, the frame right frequently drops and the camera is annoying when your're fighting a fast enemy or boss. The setting and timeline in Dark Souls are great. There are a lot of convenants that you can. There are 8 convenants like Warriors of Sunlight, the Blue Sentinals and more. The multiplayer is fun and balanced.… Expand
  45. partyintheback
    Apr 16, 2016
    10
    This is the best Souls game. The level design is really well done. I admit that I died a lot in the beginning until I got back into the Souls groove. What a great game.
  46. Paulocamilo
    Apr 21, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. dark souls 3 is a good game ,the graphics are beautifully and stunning ,the combat is fluid ,i spend many days
    playing this wonderfull game ,i love all dark souls game including bloodborne and demon's souls.thank all
    of you fromsoftware.    … Expand
  47. seburo
    Apr 19, 2016
    10
    Started on tuesday and 32 hours after the graphics are stunning, combat is fluid and the music and voice acting IS PHENOMENAL. I love dark souls so much and if this truly is the final dark souls game, itll be a sad day for us all. But bittersweet, because we're sent off with a final stunning entry in this amazing series. Thank you FromSoftware. It's just as perfect as we hoped it to be.Started on tuesday and 32 hours after the graphics are stunning, combat is fluid and the music and voice acting IS PHENOMENAL. I love dark souls so much and if this truly is the final dark souls game, itll be a sad day for us all. But bittersweet, because we're sent off with a final stunning entry in this amazing series. Thank you FromSoftware. It's just as perfect as we hoped it to be. Thanks Miyazaki-sensei, you've made us an unpayable gift.… Expand
  48. JackKasket
    Apr 24, 2016
    10
    Dark Souls III has it's faults, but despite them, it is a near masterwork.

    I could go on and on about the good things in this game, but I'll just mention a few gear grinding faults, which do take some of the fun out of the whole experience. - Netcode is poor. It is quite a struggle to play co-op, when being able to connect is more dependent on stars aligning than clicking on all the    Dark Souls III has it's faults, but despite them, it is a near masterwork.

    I could go on and on about the good things in this game, but I'll just mention a few gear grinding faults, which do take some of the fun out of the whole experience.

    - Netcode is poor. It is quite a struggle to play co-op, when being able to connect is more dependent on stars aligning than clicking on all the right settings. Invading is also a such a pain in the arse, it's not even fun. If there is a fight club going, that's great, but try invading and you'll get lag stabbed to oblivion nine out of ten times.

    - Save the Earth-level of recycling: I do enjoy the continuity in the series, but items, enemies and boss fights feel quite recycled. It just takes that something away from feeling accomplished, when you've done the same thing with different skins many times before.

    - Balance issues: I'm quite disheartened about the weapon balancing in the current version. Sure, like in all souls games, everyone will have their favorite club to swing, but there two to three weapons that are too OP to be replaced. As a long-time halberd user, I was a bit irked I was forced to go the sword and shield route simply because there are easy to acquire options that are just too much better.

    Overall, this game is one of those that you can't miss. If From fixes some of the issues in the next game series, beyond Bloodborne, Metacritic will need to turn the score bar to 11.    … Expand
  49. SirAngry
    Apr 15, 2016
    9
    This is a fine distillation of all the things From Software have learned right from the King's Field games, via Demon's Souls and even Bloodborne. Combat is tighter than ever, the bosses are all interesting, and although some of them share similarities with bosses from previous games they're all refinements on their predecessors. I've been a really big fan of the series so far, but here'sThis is a fine distillation of all the things From Software have learned right from the King's Field games, via Demon's Souls and even Bloodborne. Combat is tighter than ever, the bosses are all interesting, and although some of them share similarities with bosses from previous games they're all refinements on their predecessors. I've been a really big fan of the series so far, but here's my conclusion... when Hidetaka Miyazaki said he was done with the Souls games I was upset. However, I think I am too, while I'm enjoying it immensely it is all getting a bit too familiar. If Dark Souls 3 is to be the last Souls game, it is a wonderful send off for a franchise I love. Te game has also made me realise I actually wanted more Bloodborne.… Expand
  50. vixiyoxe
    Apr 23, 2016
    10
    Just started playing this last night, already clocked 9 hours, the graphics are stunning, combat is fluid and the music and voice acting IS PHENOMENAL. I love dark souls so much and if this truly is the final dark souls game, itll be a sad day for us all. But bittersweet, because we're sent off with a final stunning entry in this amazing series. Thank you FromSoftware
  51. Andynokills
    Apr 14, 2016
    9
    Hahaha one kid says 0 cause the first boss was too hard. I killed him first try. Retro guy gives it a 3 because of recycled concepts and the fact that he's too good at the games. I thought ds 2 was sick and a bunch of fans complained. demon and ds 1 were sick too. Recognize a good game when you see it people it doesnt have to be casual or super hard to still be awesome. In fact i'd preferHahaha one kid says 0 cause the first boss was too hard. I killed him first try. Retro guy gives it a 3 because of recycled concepts and the fact that he's too good at the games. I thought ds 2 was sick and a bunch of fans complained. demon and ds 1 were sick too. Recognize a good game when you see it people it doesnt have to be casual or super hard to still be awesome. In fact i'd prefer them not to be one or the other extreme. I'd like to hear what retro guy thought of bloodborne because that game was no harder. Keep makin em namco i'd buy dark souls 12 if there was one. The gameplay is fun. If its too easy, play offline and then when you hit a boss you consider tough dont bail with the soapstone and get help that ish is for newbs. Real souls warriors conquer without help.… Expand
  52. Lepmontog
    Apr 17, 2016
    10
    (TL;DR at the bottom) As far as the souls' series goes, this is it's highest point (in my opinion). I've played around 10 hours so far and am astounded at the way they were able to nearly perfect the souls formula in this game. The enemy design is great, the level design is very good (although it doesn't reach the heights of the first Dark Souls), and the graphics are more than acceptable.(TL;DR at the bottom) As far as the souls' series goes, this is it's highest point (in my opinion). I've played around 10 hours so far and am astounded at the way they were able to nearly perfect the souls formula in this game. The enemy design is great, the level design is very good (although it doesn't reach the heights of the first Dark Souls), and the graphics are more than acceptable. Out of all of the souls games I have played, this game's difficulty is by far the fairest of them all in the 10 hours I've played. Overall:
    Enemy Design - 8.5/10
    Level Design - 8/10
    Combat/Gameplay - 10/10
    Atmosphere - 9/10
    NPC's - 10/10

    For those who are on the fence deciding on whether to buy this game or not, I suggest that you do. Because whether you spend most of your hours in this this game in utter frustration, or in enjoyment, none of those hours will have been in vain.
    If you're new to the series and are stuck on the fence, this game is a great point to start; you don't have to have played all of the games to enjoy them.
    TL;DR: Buy this game. It is very good.    … Expand
  53. Penfore
    Aug 14, 2016
    10
    Dear Dark Souls 3 Haters…

    You. Yes, you! The one screaming, "There is no poise!" and "They rehashed all the assets from the prior games!" and other slurs I dare not mention. Tread lightly. You are one. We are hundreds, thousands. Millions. You aren't just IN the minority; you ARE the minority. I don't feel awkward or anxious playing Dark Souls 3 around others, and your words    Dear Dark Souls 3 Haters…

    You. Yes, you!
    The one screaming, "There is no poise!" and "They rehashed all the assets from the prior games!" and other slurs I dare not mention.

    Tread lightly.

    You are one. We are hundreds, thousands. Millions. You aren't just IN the minority; you ARE the minority.

    I don't feel awkward or anxious playing Dark Souls 3 around others, and your words don't affect me. Many others, however, are coming out of their shells for the first time in their lives. This is the first time many are enjoying the beautiful world that has been created for us - and it IS beautiful. Incredibly so. DON'T ruin this for them.

    We Dark Souls 3 fans may have our differences, but we will not hesitate to come to the aid of our fellow undead, especially against someone who so virulently slurs that which has brought us all together.
    Don't take this the wrong way. I don't hate you. I don't fear you.

    I pity you.

    I'm sorry that you feel this way towards us. I'm sorry that Dark Souls 3 is such a bane to your existence. And I'm sorry that you are missing out on such a wonderful experience. Mostly, though, I'm sorry that you feel the need to go around and publicly chastise and berate others. I'm sorry that, to ensure your own validity, you need to make others feel invalid. I'm sorry that your self-worth is so infinitesimally miniscule that you have to make others feel less-than-human, at least in your own denatured mind, just to feel whole. I am truly sorry that day-in and day-out you have to put up with your worthless, meaningless, Shakespearean tragedy of a life.
    I ask you politely to cease your unnecessary cries for attention, and instead invite you to join our ranks. Uninstall Call of Duty, start up Dark Souls 3, and breathe in the splendour and the amazement of the interwoven levels, and then, maybe, just maybe, you'll see what you've been so hopelessly searching for this whole time.    … Expand
  54. JosemirBrazil
    Apr 16, 2016
    10
    As always from innovates in all, with the dark souls 3 is not different, to start , who will handle first suffer wrath, who is used to little game shooting or basic adventure, a rpg shifts thinking that dark is a RPG traditional , I will summarize in one word : Suffering the game is full and beautiful and terrible at the same time , a masterpiece, a third work of art , who says that diesAs always from innovates in all, with the dark souls 3 is not different, to start , who will handle first suffer wrath, who is used to little game shooting or basic adventure, a rpg shifts thinking that dark is a RPG traditional , I will summarize in one word : Suffering the game is full and beautiful and terrible at the same time , a masterpiece, a third work of art , who says that dies every five minutes and is already thinking one so damn say one thing , selling the game to anyone who is player and stick to the game !! Welcome to dark souls 3 .… Expand
  55. loadstone007
    Apr 18, 2016
    9
    An excellent game, incredibly difficult. However I do think Bloodborne is better, a solid 10/10.
    Still, if you enjoyed Bloodborne DS3 is still very fun to play.
  56. MrPibb
    May 22, 2016
    10
    It's better than sex! Better than drugs! PRAISE THE FROMSOFTWARE!!!! !
  57. Jools86
    Apr 21, 2016
    9
    I am really enjoying what is my 5th Souls game *(if you include BB).

    I am disappointed no time was spent on solidifying the frame rate. However the boss battles are as fantastic as ever, and the 2 things which really makes this game stand out are the atmosphere, and the battle mechanics. One thing I have noticed, is (compared to previous years), are not many people around to    I am really enjoying what is my 5th Souls game *(if you include BB).

    I am disappointed no time was spent on solidifying the frame rate.

    However the boss battles are as fantastic as ever, and the 2 things which really makes this game stand out are the atmosphere, and the battle mechanics.

    One thing I have noticed, is (compared to previous years), are not many people around to summon near the bosses, so far I have been able to solo all, but am only at the Cathedral, and am a bit worried the scarcity of fellow games on the PS4 might prevent me from progressing in a few bosses time.    … Expand
  58. Sceptic
    Jun 1, 2016
    10
    Another excellent Souls game.More brutality,beautiful vistas,running away,hair pullng frustration,mighty triumphs,oh so close defeats and victories in the most polished game in the series.New mechanics are cool as are the wealth of items at your disposal.Also,damn Farrons keep,damn it to hell.Veterans can find a challenge here,newbies can only pray or be prey.Haha
  59. djwille88
    May 3, 2016
    10
    I haven't had this much fun with Souls game since Demon's Souls! While I loved Dark Souls 1 and 2 there felt like something was missing for me...I couldn't quite put my finger on it. Dark Souls 3 seems to have added all the positive from the previous games and a few negatives(framerate).

    Anyway anybody that rates this game less than an 8 needs their head examined..
  60. CharlieScott
    May 26, 2016
    9
    Positives:
    + Same fluid, fun, and punishing combat as other Souls games
    + Bosses are impressively designed and provide a great challenge without ever seeming unbeatable + Beautiful visuals, in the world and enemies + Interesting lore for those who care to find it Negatives: - Multiplayer is fun, but it's often hard to connect with friends even when using the password feature    Positives:
    + Same fluid, fun, and punishing combat as other Souls games
    + Bosses are impressively designed and provide a great challenge without ever seeming unbeatable
    + Beautiful visuals, in the world and enemies
    + Interesting lore for those who care to find it

    Negatives:
    - Multiplayer is fun, but it's often hard to connect with friends even when using the password feature brought over from Bloodborne

    Overall:
    If you liked the other games in the series, you'll likely be right at home here. The only caveat I would add is that if you haven't played the earlier Souls games, but are instead coming from Bloodborne, be wary that this is a very different game in terms of the pace of combat. Some Bloodborne players will find the change jarring and will lose interest in the slower pace found here.    … Expand
  61. SileSixEcho
    May 23, 2016
    10
    What should I say? It's another top quality experience from From Software even though it doesn't achieve the dense athmosphere of Boodborne. Not quite as hard as previous entries, it is a highly satisfying and beautiful conclusion to the series that made the biggest impression on me in recent years. Thank you From Software!
  62. theeDarkhorse
    Feb 2, 2018
    10
    Dark souls 3 is my new Skyrim. Couldn't get past one third of Dark Souls 1 / 2 or Bloodborne
    Just stopped playing because theres never a moment when youre on top of the game. It's a constant struggle and theres nothing driving you to continue.
    Dark Souls 3 changed this.It's more accessible. And you feel driven. Every weapons has a 'skill' on top of their default move set with is often    Dark souls 3 is my new Skyrim. Couldn't get past one third of Dark Souls 1 / 2 or Bloodborne
    Just stopped playing because theres never a moment when youre on top of the game. It's a constant struggle and theres nothing driving you to continue.
    Dark Souls 3 changed this.It's more accessible. And you feel driven. Every weapons has a 'skill' on top of their default move set with is often very cool. Just exploring a new environment is fun after spending time grinding in another.

    Every cool enemy has a chance to drop their armor / weapon.
    The bosses arent insanely difficult and if youre having trouble you can summon an offline npc to help
    It's still crazy deep. After some time you'll start to appreciate the complexity of the menus and stat scaling

    I cannot bring myself to start new game+ becuse i feel compelled to level up all my gear beforehand. But i desperately want to. The Last of Us and Shadow of the Colossus are the only other games i waned to immediately restart    … Expand
  63. chr1so
    Dec 27, 2017
    10
    I'm a sucker for Dark Souls games and this doesn't disappoint. If you've played the others you know what to expect. Great finish to the series.
  64. RadicalMADMAN69
    Apr 21, 2016
    10
    Fantastic game! The graphics are amazing, the gameplay is addicting, and story is well told. The story is souls games has never been shoved in your face. It is there if you want to experience it but you can just ignore it and just focus on collecting items, leveling up and experiencing the atmospheric world. That is what I appreciated about the souls games. They have such a unique way ofFantastic game! The graphics are amazing, the gameplay is addicting, and story is well told. The story is souls games has never been shoved in your face. It is there if you want to experience it but you can just ignore it and just focus on collecting items, leveling up and experiencing the atmospheric world. That is what I appreciated about the souls games. They have such a unique way of telling the story. This game is definitely going to be a contender for game of the year.… Expand
  65. Jimmytwotimes
    Apr 28, 2016
    9
    First off let me say that I am a fan of the souls series . Going back to the sleeper hit that bred this beast demons souls . From is known for their difficult games . This however should not be the draw if you are new to the series . There is a whole lot here for you to delve into . Story telling is told through item descriptions , npc conversations as well as some fantastic environmentalFirst off let me say that I am a fan of the souls series . Going back to the sleeper hit that bred this beast demons souls . From is known for their difficult games . This however should not be the draw if you are new to the series . There is a whole lot here for you to delve into . Story telling is told through item descriptions , npc conversations as well as some fantastic environmental storytelling . It's all there if you want or care to look for it .

    As stated earlier I am a huge from fan as these are the games I had dreamed of playing in my childhood . While playing Zelda and castlevania and the like I had never thought gaming would come so far as it has . Upon firing dark souls 3 up you will be greeted with a cutscene . After this you will be prompted to create a character from a starting class . After you have completed this you will be thrust into the bonfire so to speak . The first area of the game is basically a tutorial teaching you the nuances of this game . For me personally I had to retrain myself from my overly aggressive bloodborne play style that however was the nature of that beast . Be advised you will face 2 bosses in your opening 5 minutes of play time one of these is optional . Combat is still fast paced and brutal here but still has that souls special sauce and flavor from fans crave .

    The combat creature design level design and sound are all out of this world and personally to me this is what from has become known for and deservedly so . Fans of previous games will see familiar sights and people as well as other nods to previous from titles . Gone is the disconnected mess that was dark souls 2 you will find some intricate pathways that loop around in and under locations in the game . While still not as groundbreaking or brilliant as the originals level design I would say it's easily on par with bloodborne . That is really saying something .

    To those who are on the fence about this game . Do not be intimated ! Yes there is a lot to learn and wrap your head around but it is well worth the effort . From respects the player probably more than anyone else in the industry . They want you to succeed they believe In you and give you the tools to achieve it . The community to this game has its jerks but the majority has been vary welcoming to me and much like from they want to see you do well ! Two of the best feelings in gaming can be found right here and they are the feelings you get from felling a giant foe that fills your tv screen or teaming up with 2 friends to the do the same and explore Lothric together .

    So the later part of my review was for people who've never played these games for those that have you will be pleased . I think this just may be my favorite from game to date it is by far most definitely my favorite souls game . The creature design , the weapons , the absolutely gorgeous sights this game wants you to drink it in to take your time and really dig into it if you do you are in for one of the most rewarding and unique experiences in your life . It won't all be sunshine and rainbows and the game will try to stomp you down but stick it out put effort into it and you too will join the legion of sun bros and girls . Now stop reading this tripe and go and praise the sun !!    … Expand
  66. ITZZZPERRY
    Jun 13, 2017
    8
    Dark Souls III is, by far, the hardest game I have ever played. As a person who loved and was decent at Bloodborne, this game proved to be quite the challenge. It is a little glitchy, and some of the bosses are a little weak, but this is a challenging, yet very exhilarating game to play.
  67. DragonBorn-
    Jan 24, 2017
    9
    FromSoftware games like Dark Souls, Bloodborne and Demon Souls will always divide the crowd because on the one hand you have an excellent combat, strategy based rank up style adventure game, and on the other hand you have the games much debated difficulty level, average graphics and somewhat uninspiring and often hard to follow story-lines.

    Having said that I loved Dark Souls 3    FromSoftware games like Dark Souls, Bloodborne and Demon Souls will always divide the crowd because on the one hand you have an excellent combat, strategy based rank up style adventure game, and on the other hand you have the games much debated difficulty level, average graphics and somewhat uninspiring and often hard to follow story-lines.

    Having said that I loved Dark Souls 3 personally!

    Yes its hard, yes its frustrating and yes its sometimes a little annoying too but jeez is it addictive! FromSoftware rewards players that take their time to study the environment and enemies and come up with a strategy. Learning from WHY you died is the most important thing here.

    If you want a super engaging cool story-line play GTA. If you want near perfect graphics play Uncharted.

    If you want an awesome combat RPG that's ridiculously hard but makes you keep coming back for more until you kill that sucker, then play Dark Souls 3. Be prepared to commit 50+ hours to get through it.

    9/10. When is Dark Souls 4 coming out please?? :-)    … Expand
  68. Turbodowg
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    Dark souls 3 is one of the best games on ps4. I've put in around 30 hours so far and they have flown by as I'm having so much fun. Dark Souls 3 feels very familiar to me after playing Bloodborne, I didn't get to play the other Dark souls games but did play Demon Souls on ps3. DS3 is definitely closer to Bloodborne, although Ds3 appears to have deeper game mechanics and more variety inDark souls 3 is one of the best games on ps4. I've put in around 30 hours so far and they have flown by as I'm having so much fun. Dark Souls 3 feels very familiar to me after playing Bloodborne, I didn't get to play the other Dark souls games but did play Demon Souls on ps3. DS3 is definitely closer to Bloodborne, although Ds3 appears to have deeper game mechanics and more variety in weapons, armor and spells than in Bloodborne.

    It can be devilishly hard, last night it took me at least 12 deaths before I made it to the 1st bonfire in the catacombs. I very nearly gave up when I got invaded just round the corner from the bonfire and lost my souls! But 5 mins later I was back on, taking it cautious, using the knowledge I had gained on my surroundings and the types of enemies I was fighting, finally making it to the bonfire and then the Boss.

    This is what I love about DS3, it is hard to master but fair. The deaths you encounter are your own fault. You learn to become the best, the game makes you learn everything about it or you will not survive. But you can tackle it in a style that suits you, there are many options to build a character and style that suits your play style, adding replay value if you wish to start again with a completely different fighting style and weapons.

    The graphics are stunning, the environments brilliant and the world is a magical and terrifying place that will stay with you long after turning the game off, the controls are perfect. Enemies are varied and grotesque and bosses are intimidating and creative.

    The music score ranges from big epic themes to dark brooding and menacing sounds, each score fits the level wonderfully.

    I highly recommend this game to all PS4 owners. Even if you haven't played a souls game, put the time in and eventually it will click and you will have one of the current greatest gaming experiences.    … Expand
  69. CiphirSol
    May 4, 2016
    10
    A fitting end to the series, and I'm not even close to being done with it. This game is beautiful and everything I've come to expect and desire from a third entry in this wonderful serious. I look forward to not only DLC, but From Software's next title. If it's anywhere NEAR as refined an experience as Dark Souls has been, then they have my support.
  70. PeteyB
    Jan 17, 2017
    9
    From all Souls games, this one stunned me totally. I knew this series, played before previous games, but this one... I felt in love with this graphic/story/enemies. Amazing experience.
  71. fijiboy
    May 27, 2016
    9
    this is possibly the best souls game yet. Its definitely the most accessible and I feel that it is probably the first souls game that anyone can get into. many of the game's functions have been simplified and make it way easier to understand. Its far less cryptic as far as its story and progression goes compared to the other games, but still leaves many elements of the lore and story up tothis is possibly the best souls game yet. Its definitely the most accessible and I feel that it is probably the first souls game that anyone can get into. many of the game's functions have been simplified and make it way easier to understand. Its far less cryptic as far as its story and progression goes compared to the other games, but still leaves many elements of the lore and story up to interpretation and can be deeply read into through item descriptions and visual storytelling just like the other games. the gameplay sticks to the same formula but adds enough new stuff to keep it from getting stale like new weapons, awesome armor and battle arts. the thing that makes this game stick out among the other games is the amazing art direction and incredible boss battles. every area in this game is memorable and incredibly detailed and is the best looking souls game to date, I do prefer bloodborne's art design though. The bosses are some of the most epic fights of all the series, they really focused on making sure everyone of them stood out. there are maybe two or three bosses that maybe could have been done better but they you can tell that a lot of effort was put into them this time around. The story really works for being the last souls game, and adds a lot to the lore to the series. the only thing I found disappointing was the last boss. the fight itself was excellent, but the lore and story implements of the fight were underwhelming, Im not gonna spoil anything but I was wanting more from the final boss of the last game. this was the most disappointing last boss in all soulsborne games in terms of lore. besides that though, this game will probably be my game of the year.… Expand
  72. claytastic
    Apr 25, 2016
    9
    It's official. I've fallen in love with this game. Recently, I've been constantly hearing critics and friends of mine mostly focusing on the negative points of this game. So far, I'm 20 hours in and I still haven't seen any (at least not anything huge).

    All of the classes are fun to play as and allow you to adjust to that playing style fairly quickly, the gameplay is way more fluid than    It's official. I've fallen in love with this game. Recently, I've been constantly hearing critics and friends of mine mostly focusing on the negative points of this game. So far, I'm 20 hours in and I still haven't seen any (at least not anything huge).

    All of the classes are fun to play as and allow you to adjust to that playing style fairly quickly, the gameplay is way more fluid than that of Dark Souls 2, and probably one of it's most defining features is that it's absolutely beautiful. The environments are gorgeous, the world is atmospheric and detailed, and it's easily one of the prettiest games I've ever played.

    One big change I've noticed, not just from Dark Souls 2, but all of the games in the series, is that I'm loving the characters. I won't spoil anything because you need to see it for yourself, so I'll just say that I was actually interested in what they had to say to me.

    Now for the big question: is Dark Souls 3 hard?. I'm here to say that yes. It is. In fact, it's the hardest game in the series, meaning that if you play the game for the challenge, you're in for a treat. Once again, I don't want to spoil anything, but as you would expect, the hardest part of the game is the bosses, which are probably the game's best moments.

    Overall, Dark Souls 3 doesn't live up to the name of Dark Souls 1, but it's still a MASSIVE improvement on the very disappointing Dark Souls 2. If this really is the last game in the series, it's a worthy send-off to the series. 9/10 (I wish i could give 9.5).    … Expand
  73. RadiantAngel
    Jun 23, 2016
    10
    My game of the year - kept putting Uncharted down to play this.

    Played well over 300 hours completing the game multiple times with various character types. Simply awesome!
  74. Tinagowtfay12
    Jun 1, 2016
    9
    Hardest game I've ever **** played and it'll take me a year to finish. 9/10. This difficult as hell. I thought Bloodborne was hell, but damn. First Dark Souls game I've ever played and it continues to kick my ass.
  75. draganor
    May 27, 2016
    8
    This game is really good.

    Positive: - Graphics - Combat system - Story (secret but good.) - Online system is completely smooth - Atmosphere - Level Design - Before games (DS 1-2) referances - Game time. I played 100+ hours and i still playing. (the farm loop, ng+, other builds, pvp, help other players etc.) Negative: - The bosses are so easy. The only hard boss is "Nameless    This game is really good.

    Positive:
    - Graphics
    - Combat system
    - Story (secret but good.)
    - Online system is completely smooth
    - Atmosphere
    - Level Design
    - Before games (DS 1-2) referances
    - Game time. I played 100+ hours and i still playing. (the farm loop, ng+, other builds, pvp, help other players etc.)

    Negative:
    - The bosses are so easy. The only hard boss is "Nameless King". In the DS 1-2, bosses are really coercive, complex and maddening.    … Expand
  76. MEEEE
    May 3, 2016
    9
    Dark Souls 3 would be a masterpiece if it wasn't by some fails here and there, but I can assure, at least for myself, it's the best in the series and one of the best games I've ever played.
  77. Lycria
    May 26, 2016
    9
    Dark Souls III is a fantastic finale to an overall fantastic series. The game is a fusion of what seems to be dark souls 2, demon souls and Bloodborne. From Software has taken what they have learned in their previous installments of "Souls Series" games and have created an amazing experience.

    From Software has done a great job designing Lothric from the shacks in the Undead Settlement,    Dark Souls III is a fantastic finale to an overall fantastic series. The game is a fusion of what seems to be dark souls 2, demon souls and Bloodborne. From Software has taken what they have learned in their previous installments of "Souls Series" games and have created an amazing experience.

    From Software has done a great job designing Lothric from the shacks in the Undead Settlement, to libraries and towers in Lothric Castle. The game has a fantastic pacing to the game and even the exploration is good.

    The bosses have taken a note from Bloodborne, now having multiple stages to the encounter. You will get a boss to either 50% or kill them just for them to come back stronger then ever for round two. Most bosses bring out that excitement when fighting them, trying to figure out their pattern and when to attack, but some feel dull and lackluster, but fortunately it is more of earlier bosses then later.

    Another change From Software has changed is the death system, as you will die...a lot. As in previous games you would slowly lose maximum health as you hollow until you use an item to reverse it. Here you are unkindled, one to bring the lords back to their thrones. When you die, you will not hollow unless you start a specific quest. Instead when you die you lose your cinders and your max health will decrease to its normal amount. To recover from this, you can either kill a boss (either in your own game or another's) or use a ember. Embers are hard to come by in your own game as they are a limited resource, but when you kill a boss in coop play, not only do you recover your cinders, you will also normally get an ember. It seems that this really encourages coop play as much as the pvp.

    Unfortunately though, the game is not perfect. It suffers from some of the dull bosses i had mentioned before, but also a few slowdowns in more intense areas just as Bloodborne before it.

    Besides its few minor flaws, the game is fantastic, a must buy for any From Software or RPG fan.

    9/10    … Expand
  78. me5ut
    May 14, 2016
    10
    Just finished the game, with the PS4 graphs the game is stunning. the story is fine, game play is perfect like in all soul series that you feel your character's combats, a lot of items which you can upgrade and they all look awesome. Many things to explore, side quests etc, a lot of maps and architecture of maps/monsters are great. It is sad this this is the last souls game, if you haveJust finished the game, with the PS4 graphs the game is stunning. the story is fine, game play is perfect like in all soul series that you feel your character's combats, a lot of items which you can upgrade and they all look awesome. Many things to explore, side quests etc, a lot of maps and architecture of maps/monsters are great. It is sad this this is the last souls game, if you have not tried and souls game , you must better try with souls 3, satisfaction is guaranteed :)… Expand
  79. Big_Bear
    Apr 20, 2016
    8
    Well as usual there are some astoundingly stupid negative reviews on here which you should ignore , unless you just want a laugh. You should also ignore any review dated on release date, as the game is impossible to accurately review in a single day. Both the negative reviews and those written on release day are posted for 'likes' and attention, nothing more.

    Anyway, the game itself is    Well as usual there are some astoundingly stupid negative reviews on here which you should ignore , unless you just want a laugh. You should also ignore any review dated on release date, as the game is impossible to accurately review in a single day. Both the negative reviews and those written on release day are posted for 'likes' and attention, nothing more.

    Anyway, the game itself is outstanding, as you would expect and manages to surpass even the bench mark that is Dark Souls 1.

    Good - The world and level design are by far the best of any souls game. The levels connect together beautifully but are also pretty large to boot. They are also beautiful to look at and provide an amazing atmosphere somewhere in between souls and Bloodborne. Some of the best level design I have ever seen, putting many other games to shame.

    The gameplay, as always, is top notch and very addictive with a large number of playstyles available which makes for hundreds of hours of gameplay and provides huge replayability. The bosses are far superior to Dark Souls 2 and actually mean something again making them even more memorable than Dark Souls 1 or Demon's.

    There are also a great number of weapons and armor sets to discover which has always been a part of souls games.

    Bad - The character creator isn't great with a few bugs and issues that seemed to have carried over from Bloodborne, thin, Giraffe like necks being one, hopefully it will be patched but Bloodborne never was. The worst thing is having item 'drop rates' - which is nothing more than a lazy way to make items hard to get. Devs can't think of anything better so simply slap a 1% drop rate on something to make it difficult to obtain. It can make trying to get a particular armor set very frustrating and simply is not any fun.

    Verdict - An amazing game that is the finest Souls to date and at least equals Bloodborne. This will score a 9 or even a 10 for me with some sizeable dlc. Addictive, creative and atmospheric Dark Souls 3 completely delivers. 8/10.    … Expand
  80. Pentiado
    Dec 11, 2017
    10
    I'll start by saying this game is not for everyone. It's just not meant to be. If you've never played any Dark Souls or Bloodborne and you almost never pick the highest difficulty on your first try no matter what game it is then look away. There are plenty other good games for you. You might be a gamer, veteran with ten, twenty years of experience and this game will just frustrate the hellI'll start by saying this game is not for everyone. It's just not meant to be. If you've never played any Dark Souls or Bloodborne and you almost never pick the highest difficulty on your first try no matter what game it is then look away. There are plenty other good games for you. You might be a gamer, veteran with ten, twenty years of experience and this game will just frustrate the hell out of you.

    I love games and I always seek a challenge. Game for me is not finished unless I did it on the highest difficulty level. Shortly after getting a PS4, my first console, my girlfriend convinced me to buying DS3. She heard it’s a difficult game and she though I might like it. I started with Thief class and the boss during tutorial just wiped the floor with me. After few hours of trying I stopped and took a break for couple of weeks. Then I came back and after many tries managed to beat the boss. In next few days I made probably every possible mistake one can make playing this game. Picking character with weapon that has shortest possible range, check, fat rolling, check, no upgrading weapons, flask, or even souls level, check. Yes, I just went straight to second location without doing anything with NPCs. I had no idea about sneaking. Enemy knights with spear were almost unkillable. When I couldn’t beat second boss with my tiny knife I took another break from the game for few weeks. Before coming back I read some tips and then started again but this time absolutely falling in love with this game. 48 hours and I finished for the first time and another 50h for second play through with both DLCs and I think about playing it again.

    This game rewards you, your skill and not character level or gear. If you want to be a badass, YOU need to become one, not your character. In most games, even on highest difficulty level once you pass some point, it gets really easy. In Dark Souls, if you’re fighting a dragon that is a size of a building and you’re just a tiny human, it’s going to be hard. If it punches you, your armour doesn’t matter and when you punch it with your toothpick don’t expect to inflict too much pain. Strength in such case is irrelevant, you’re just a tiny fly for them.    … Expand
  81. Rush--21
    Apr 20, 2016
    10
    I VERY rarely write reviews, but this game deserves one. Having never played a Dark Souls game before and hearing how difficult they can be, I came in with a sense of wonder...and with my guard up. I got BRUTALIZED by the first boss and asked myself if I could even continue playing. I thought this might be the first game I couldn't actually play due to its high learning curve andI VERY rarely write reviews, but this game deserves one. Having never played a Dark Souls game before and hearing how difficult they can be, I came in with a sense of wonder...and with my guard up. I got BRUTALIZED by the first boss and asked myself if I could even continue playing. I thought this might be the first game I couldn't actually play due to its high learning curve and difficulty. 25 hours and 40 levels later, I can say without doubt, this is one of the best aRPG's I've ever played. I RARELY consider games being a perfect 10, but this game is an absolute masterpiece. Dark Souls 3 will bring you to your destruction...and astonish you while you're alive.… Expand
  82. Termin8ter
    May 24, 2016
    10
    Dark Souls III is an excellent game, a great sendoff to the Dark Souls series, a great follow-up to Bloodborne, and overall a great game. Firstly, the graphics are stunning, maybe even better looking than Uncharted 4. The difficulty is as unforgiving and controller-breakingly difficult as it ever was. The gameplay hasn't really been improved or tweaked, and that is my only disappointmentDark Souls III is an excellent game, a great sendoff to the Dark Souls series, a great follow-up to Bloodborne, and overall a great game. Firstly, the graphics are stunning, maybe even better looking than Uncharted 4. The difficulty is as unforgiving and controller-breakingly difficult as it ever was. The gameplay hasn't really been improved or tweaked, and that is my only disappointment with the game, but apart from that, If you loved Bloodborne, if you loved Dark Souls, then you'll love this game.… Expand
  83. JuanLuisGG14
    Jun 6, 2017
    9
    After many hours of gameplay, i think this is a really good game, the gripe ihave is that the saga feels tired, and this game lacks originality (aside from the bosses), too much fanservice and some technical problems
    Main strong points are graphics style (more varied than Bloodborne), boss design (Twin princes are a highlight), good level design.
    Finale is the best in the saga 8,6/10    After many hours of gameplay, i think this is a really good game, the gripe ihave is that the saga feels tired, and this game lacks originality (aside from the bosses), too much fanservice and some technical problems
    Main strong points are graphics style (more varied than Bloodborne), boss design (Twin princes are a highlight), good level design.
    Finale is the best in the saga
    8,6/10 (aprox a 9)
    Personal favorite game of 2016    … Expand
  84. EHansen14
    Apr 22, 2016
    10
    An excellent addition to the franchise, Dark Souls 3 reminds me of what I loved about the first Dark Souls and brings some changes reminiscent of Bloodborne. Great locations, enemies and some very memorable bosses. A very large variety of weapons, armours, and NPCs, Dark Souls 3 has so much to offer.

    I'm about 27 hours in right now, having spent maybe 10 hours with co operation with    An excellent addition to the franchise, Dark Souls 3 reminds me of what I loved about the first Dark Souls and brings some changes reminiscent of Bloodborne. Great locations, enemies and some very memorable bosses. A very large variety of weapons, armours, and NPCs, Dark Souls 3 has so much to offer.

    I'm about 27 hours in right now, having spent maybe 10 hours with co operation with friends. About 8-9 bosses through and getting to some very interesting areas. Dark Souls 3 is one of the best games I've played in a long time.

    The game gets a perfect 10 for me, enjoying it more than I have enjoyed a game in quite some time. Personally, I was a little disappointed with Dark Souls 2 (though still a very good game). I'm happy to say Dark Souls 3 feels much improved and makes for an excellent finale to a beloved franchise. I can't see any From Software fans being disappointed with this one.    … Expand
  85. badgerryan19
    Jun 19, 2017
    9
    Being a huge fan of the Souls series I was hyped. And yes it delivered as expected. From Software had more tricks up there sleeve and shows off even more interesting and crazy level design. Still challenging but not impossible.
  86. Praseidimio666
    Apr 23, 2016
    9
    Iin the end, it is a beefed up version of Ghosts 'n Goblins.
    I really like when a game does not try to be something else (a book - hating all the worthless endless descriptions of every stupid object, monster and character in the game, or a sorta VR - with open, disorienting, repetitive, dull locations). This game is beautiful, it is frightening, it is challenging, every encounter, every    Iin the end, it is a beefed up version of Ghosts 'n Goblins.
    I really like when a game does not try to be something else (a book - hating all the worthless endless descriptions of every stupid object, monster and character in the game, or a sorta VR - with open, disorienting, repetitive, dull locations). This game is beautiful, it is frightening, it is challenging, every encounter, every moment is different and requires skill and thought. No filler so far (about 1/3 into it), its virtues easily outcome its flaws. It definitely has a soul    … Expand
  87. Nel
    Apr 4, 2017
    8
    Really enjoyable rpg style game, it is not for the light hearted gamer as it can be considered as really hard depending on your previous experience with dark souls games.
  88. Hakrit
    May 4, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is easily the best game in the whole "SolulsBorne" series. I don't think that 5000 characters is enough to comprehend it's amazing aspect, so i'll just stick to the standard "pros and cons" system.
    PROS:
    -the graphics are AMAZING. The textures still suck but From used a handful of visual effects to make the graphics look great.
    -sound effects have always been a big part of the series, and this game definitely lives up to it's predecessors.
    -combat is at satisfying and rewarding as ever.
    -the lore, the lore! Everything you do feels like you really are taking part in the world around you.
    -it's difficult yet fair at the same time. 90% of the time you got killed because you made a fatal mistake.
    -the bosses are creative and smart. Less dudes in armor, more wicked beasts and gruesome remains of what might have been an everyday human being once. (*cough cough Dancer of the Boreal Valley *cough*)
    -almost every area is connected. For example, in Farron Keep you can get on the other side of the destroyed bridge you've visited in the beginning of the game.
    -a whole truckload of miscellaneous items and weapons. I still have no idea what half of them do.
    -incredible soundtrack. Boy, does the music hit you hard.
    -coop! As good as ever.
    -PVP! Just like i said above.
    -the secrets are incredible, and everytime i find something hidden i feel like a medieval Indiana Jones.
    -many, many more.
    CONS
    -the hitboxes still suck a huge gorilla dong. Remember when i said that your deaths are fair 90% of the time? The remaining 10% hits you in the least expected moments.
    -don't even get me started on PVP connection issues. I hate getting backstabbed by a player 10 meters away.
    -some of the bosses are laughably easy, most of them you meet during first 20 hours of the game. (i'm looking at you, big skeleton dude and cathedral bishop dudes)
    -level design. I know it's like a tradition in SoulsBorne, but some of the levels are just too damn confusing.
    -!TOXIC! !TOXIC! !BLEEDING! !TOXIC! !CURSED!    … Expand
  89. Jakelion
    Apr 26, 2016
    9
    This game is not innovative. It is not for everyone. It does not do anything that the other the 'souls' games haven't done before. It is an amalgamation of all the best things from all the 'souls' games. It is the most refined of the series, the most fun, and the most accessible. The visuals, sounds, and music are a symphony of beautiful chaos and dark fantasy. It falls a tiny short ofThis game is not innovative. It is not for everyone. It does not do anything that the other the 'souls' games haven't done before. It is an amalgamation of all the best things from all the 'souls' games. It is the most refined of the series, the most fun, and the most accessible. The visuals, sounds, and music are a symphony of beautiful chaos and dark fantasy. It falls a tiny short of being a masterpiece: It is too easy for how difficult all the 'souls' games have been; It seems a bit short; some of the bosses are not that great. It is one of the best action RPG's of all time with super fun Co-op and PVP, lots of build diversity and plenty of weapons and spells. You will enjoy this game if: you are a 'souls' fan, enjoy a challenge, like ARPGs and dungeon crawlers. You will not enjoy this game: if you have "souls fatigued" and are super jaded, don't like it when games super are unforgiving, if you don't like dying a lot.… Expand
  90. 11254man
    Jun 23, 2017
    9
    I really hate useless _/10 scores, but this platform forces one, so wait until the end for a recommendation on how much you should buy it for, as I feel it to be a more accurate representation of whether the game is, you know... worth it. First, a disclaimer: Even though the DLC for this game is out, this review will be covering Dark Souls 3's base game specifically. Dark Souls 3 is anI really hate useless _/10 scores, but this platform forces one, so wait until the end for a recommendation on how much you should buy it for, as I feel it to be a more accurate representation of whether the game is, you know... worth it. First, a disclaimer: Even though the DLC for this game is out, this review will be covering Dark Souls 3's base game specifically. Dark Souls 3 is an Action RPG by From Software in the style of Demon Souls, as well as Dark Souls 1 & 2. This game follows behind an underrated classic, what is considered one of the best action RPG games of all time, and Dark Souls 2. So how does it stack up? I personally believe Dark Souls 3 is the best in the series (including Bloodborne). Let's start with the least important stuff about the game, and work up to the stuff that makes Dark Souls Dark Souls. First off, and least importantly: Graphics. The game graphically looks beautiful, far better than even Bloodborne. I stood in awe for 3 or 4 minutes upon first entering Irithyll. The Profaned Capitol, Archdragon Peak, and the previously mentioned Boreal Valley look absolutely stunning. The bosses all have unique looks that compliment the level and world they're in beautifully. Next: The sound. The sound in this game is very good overall, with amazing music for bosses and interesting tracks for the hub world and menus. I wish the enemy's sound design was a bit more varied, but it's quite good other than that (-1 pt.) Next up: The story. This game's story takes the usual Dark Souls approach of mainly being thrown out in Item Descriptions and cryptic dialogue. The items in this game are plentiful, and there are many intricate and well thought out stories and backstories, as Dark Souls usually contains. Your story takes place long past the events of the first two games, a fact reflected through the items and a few amazing late game events that I won't spoil. You have to kill a bunch of crazies who either lit the fire before you, or were supposed to and decided "Nah". You're helped out by a bunch of tragic characters along the way, and it retains the grim, oppressive atmosphere that Souls does better than most. Now, most importantly: The Gameplay. The DS3 gameplay is just as tight and fluid as previous installments that aren't Dark Souls 2. Everything is responsive, the bosses are almost all well done, one even likely taking the spot as my favorite all time boss (The Abyss Watchers). And, while the PvE game is the best we may have ever seen, the PvP suffers from a few series-wide issues. First off: lag. Every game has lag, but Dark Souls is too fast to really be able to afford too much of it. This is unfortunately something they didn't iron out in Dark Souls 3, so prepare for a lot of deaths from players teleportation around the map with what feels like an AOL port of Dark Souls 3. This isn't to say that lag is always there, but it's a prevalent issue. Also, like every Dark Souls game, there are some 40 pieces of armor and weapons that From decided to just not put into the game. This wouldn't bother me so much if one of the sets of armor wasn't the Giants Set, effectively ruining my DS3 Giant Dad experience. (-1 pt) So, is the game worth it? Hell yeah it is! The game is 60$, but it's often on sale for less than half that much. Even at full price, however, this game is more than worth it.… Expand
  91. The_Garays
    Jun 3, 2016
    9
    This was my first Dark Souls and I must say that I found it epic! I completed the whole game twice, but I don't have enough time to make an NG ++, sadly I'll stay without getting the platinum because of the rings, maybe someday, who knows?

    Graphically it's a very good game, you'll find much better graphics in other titles, but the atmosphere and soundtrack are incredible. I personally    This was my first Dark Souls and I must say that I found it epic! I completed the whole game twice, but I don't have enough time to make an NG ++, sadly I'll stay without getting the platinum because of the rings, maybe someday, who knows?

    Graphically it's a very good game, you'll find much better graphics in other titles, but the atmosphere and soundtrack are incredible. I personally didn't understand the lore of the game, but after I finished my first walkthrough I read a few forums and blogs and so I understood a little more. But partly is because if you haven't played Dark Souls before you won't understand much, even so, many people still doesn't understand it! And don't get me wrong, I don't blame FromSoftware here, they made a really different game and for that I appreciate them.

    Besides not understanding much of the lore, if it's your first DS, you will suffer with the first boss, the gameplay is really different from anything you know. A side from that, in my first walkthrough, only two or three bosses gave me problems, the rest were much more manageable.

    The game itself is complicated, progress is slow and tedious, you're always in tension, because as soon as you relax you die. But given how easy are games nowadays, I thank to suffer a little bit and remember what is high difficulty.

    Online is harsh, I'll tell you that, there are really good players out there, I managed to kill some, but it's not my thing. Even so I played online both walkthroughs and gave fair fights.

    My recommendation is to play it if you haven't already done so, but don't expect to understand the lore, and the first boss... give it many tries and patience, he will end up going down, from there everything gets better. Every boss is a new challenge, and boy does it feel good when they die!

    Praise the sun!    … Expand
  92. N4kedSnake
    Apr 24, 2016
    10
    Simplesmente o melhor jogo que a From Software poderia entregar para os fãs de Dark Souls. Confesso que estava com um pé atrás depois de Dark Souls 2, que na minha opinião foi extremamente inferior ao primeiro game da serie. Em minha opinião DS 1 ainda é o melhor action RPG já criado, contudo, Dark Souls 3 consegue bater de frente com ele em todos os sentidos, seja na dificuldade, chefesSimplesmente o melhor jogo que a From Software poderia entregar para os fãs de Dark Souls. Confesso que estava com um pé atrás depois de Dark Souls 2, que na minha opinião foi extremamente inferior ao primeiro game da serie. Em minha opinião DS 1 ainda é o melhor action RPG já criado, contudo, Dark Souls 3 consegue bater de frente com ele em todos os sentidos, seja na dificuldade, chefes inesquecíveis, questlines brilhantes e personagens carismáticos ao extremo!… Expand
  93. Be_Objective
    Oct 16, 2016
    9
    While the over-reliance on self-referential nostalgia and some underdeveloped areas and story elements keep it from reaching the Masterpiece status of the original, Dark Souls 3 still manages to deliver a challenging and awe inspiring send-off to the series thanks in no small part to the beautiful art direction, amazing combat and the introduction of some of the best bosses in the series.
  94. Dreizehn
    May 6, 2016
    10
    I am not a tradicional gamer of the Souls series, since I started this passion back with BLOODBORNE. I can't compare to the orignal games (and you shouldn't, anyway) but this is a EXCELLENT game in every single aspect: The gameplay is just perfect, challenging of course, but the game gives you all the tools to succeed (the game WANTS you to succeed!); beautiful, with an amazing lore (forI am not a tradicional gamer of the Souls series, since I started this passion back with BLOODBORNE. I can't compare to the orignal games (and you shouldn't, anyway) but this is a EXCELLENT game in every single aspect: The gameplay is just perfect, challenging of course, but the game gives you all the tools to succeed (the game WANTS you to succeed!); beautiful, with an amazing lore (for you to discover, since nothing will be given to you easily, you must search for it and deserve it); graphically beautiful, great as multiplayer... Instantly GOTY and cult game.… Expand
  95. jimstallone
    May 17, 2016
    9
    Dark Souls 1&2 almost made me cry they were so hard, i found little enjoyment in the struggle of Dark souls 2 especially which felt unfair at times which hindered my progess.

    Dark souls 3 is more welcoming to new players, its difficulty curve while still being steep eases you in and helps aid progress. The combat feels better with the magic attacks meaning you can pick people off from    Dark Souls 1&2 almost made me cry they were so hard, i found little enjoyment in the struggle of Dark souls 2 especially which felt unfair at times which hindered my progess.

    Dark souls 3 is more welcoming to new players, its difficulty curve while still being steep eases you in and helps aid progress. The combat feels better with the magic attacks meaning you can pick people off from distances and adds more tactics to the mix, my only negative i have is when it gets hard it really gets hard and the side quests are not explained well enough which is frustrating.    … Expand
  96. Jancis
    Jun 3, 2016
    10
    True masterpiece. If you were disapointed by bloodborne lack of weapon varieity, enemy variety. And boring healing item farming it fixes everything already starting areas have more weapons than bloodborne main game has, each area ads some unseen epic standart enemys which is punishing even for veterans. Game is chalenging as it ever was. And boss fights is fast and truly epic. Boss designTrue masterpiece. If you were disapointed by bloodborne lack of weapon varieity, enemy variety. And boring healing item farming it fixes everything already starting areas have more weapons than bloodborne main game has, each area ads some unseen epic standart enemys which is punishing even for veterans. Game is chalenging as it ever was. And boss fights is fast and truly epic. Boss design is best in the series. Amazing, amazing,amazing.… Expand
  97. carlinos
    Jul 16, 2021
    9
    This Dark Souls really liked me, the entire game is beautiful, the characters are very interesting, and the game is very hard but fair, 60h that never got boring.
  98. Thomas-Cradden
    Apr 27, 2016
    9
    Dark Souls 3 is an excellent game, it has nice graphics, a very large selection of weapons and armour sets. The combat is satisfying, I found the various NPC's and their associated quests fairly interesting, although somewhat missable. I also really enjoyed the boss fights. While I feel it dosen't quite reach the heights of Bloodborne or the original Dark Souls, I can safely say itsDark Souls 3 is an excellent game, it has nice graphics, a very large selection of weapons and armour sets. The combat is satisfying, I found the various NPC's and their associated quests fairly interesting, although somewhat missable. I also really enjoyed the boss fights. While I feel it dosen't quite reach the heights of Bloodborne or the original Dark Souls, I can safely say its surpasses Dark Souls 2 by a long mile, which is not much of a surprise considering the great Miyazaki is back on board. Overall it's a must have for any Souls fan… Expand
  99. adam09_
    May 23, 2016
    9
    With Dark Souls 3 being my first Dark Souls I don't have a lot to compare it too. I only picked it up because my Tennis coach recommended it to me. But I really have enjoyed this game. I love the difficulty. You actually feel so elated when you get past that boss and I haven't felt that in any other game. It got a nine because in my opinion the lack of story doesn't really motivate me. IfWith Dark Souls 3 being my first Dark Souls I don't have a lot to compare it too. I only picked it up because my Tennis coach recommended it to me. But I really have enjoyed this game. I love the difficulty. You actually feel so elated when you get past that boss and I haven't felt that in any other game. It got a nine because in my opinion the lack of story doesn't really motivate me. If it wasn't for the difficulty and the intricate leveling system I wouldn't like it as much. But overall it was great game!… Expand
  100. redrevolver
    Jun 22, 2016
    10
    Luego de platinarlo y haberlo terminado 6 veces, puedo decir que el juego para mi es Goty 2016.
    La duración para saber todos sus secretos ronda las 100hs, yo lo jugué 135hs, el online es muy divertido, las invasiones, los pvp, jugar cooperativo. Tiene tantos secretos el juego que no te aburre, es un poco difícil, en realidad requiere de concentración y un poquito de paciencia. Los tiempos    Luego de platinarlo y haberlo terminado 6 veces, puedo decir que el juego para mi es Goty 2016.
    La duración para saber todos sus secretos ronda las 100hs, yo lo jugué 135hs, el online es muy divertido, las invasiones, los pvp, jugar cooperativo. Tiene tantos secretos el juego que no te aburre, es un poco difícil, en realidad requiere de concentración y un poquito de paciencia. Los tiempos de carga son rapidísimos, las builds que podes armar son variadas y divertidas. No le tenia fe, porque vi gameplays y no me convencía, venia de haber jugado Bloodborne, peor me termino gustando mucho mas que blood. Me gusto mas que uncharted 4. en definitiva un goty 2016 hasta ahora.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#7 Best PS4 Game of 2016
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#4 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2016
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#14 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2016

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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 69 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 68 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 69
  3. Negative: 0 out of 69
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jun 13, 2016
    90
    Dark Souls III rarely innovates, but it experiments within the Souls parameters to grotesque and glorious effect. Another Game of The Year contender, then. [June 2016, p.81]
  2. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    May 18, 2016
    90
    Dark Souls III is all-consuming, it’ll drive you up the wall, and the sense of accomplishment you’ll get when everything clicks and you go on to finish that final boss... well, it’s simply beyond compare [June 2016, p70]
  3. Games Master UK
    May 18, 2016
    95
    The best Dark Souls game to pick up right now, and a fitting finale for the series. [May 2016, p.58]
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