Dark Souls III

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  1. mestriner1
    May 3, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One more time Fromsoftware make what they do better! A game that treat you like an intelligent and smart player , make you think and play it extensively and you will want to do it everyday until your victory in every strong bosses you will find in the way. Better game ever made! thank you fromsoftware!! Praise the sun, and let´s play it one more time!… Expand
  2. geistreiches
    May 3, 2016
    10
    it's an absolut blast, don't believe the haters, it's the best souls game and for sure game of the year.. I absolutely love it... is it similar to other souls games or bloodborne, sure in a good way, still it's for me the best of the series, the locations the atmosphere, it's just stunning
  3. geoxd88
    May 9, 2016
    10
    I think that the moment I finished the final battle, apart from letting the controller fall down, I truly realised the significance of the souls saga for the video games medium. I am pretty sure that for the rest of my gaming life this series will be a point of reference, a sweet, happy memory I'll frequently run back to, just as we do with so many games we played during our childhood.I think that the moment I finished the final battle, apart from letting the controller fall down, I truly realised the significance of the souls saga for the video games medium. I am pretty sure that for the rest of my gaming life this series will be a point of reference, a sweet, happy memory I'll frequently run back to, just as we do with so many games we played during our childhood. Imho, souls as a whole is a remarkable achievement, a masterpiece that can't be compared with anything that came before it. Sure you can find flawsl but these flaws have their own contribution in what I think is the best video game experience of the last two generations. If you haven't played any souls game, don't let my words raise your expectations. Start your pilgrimage with dark souls 1, don't let go until you finish it, then play dark souls 2 and finally play dark souls 3. And as an official reviewer said, there will be a throne waiting at the end of your journey.… Expand
  4. lievcr
    Apr 25, 2016
    9
    It is an excellent heir to the saga, has very interesting mechanical tones , this game has learned a lot from bloodborne, the scenarios look wonderful, you can feel the vastness of the world, the game invites you to explore, find treasures and evade traps.

    At the end a scenario has you feeling like a champion , because of its high difficulty and surprises that can give even the weakest    It is an excellent heir to the saga, has very interesting mechanical tones , this game has learned a lot from bloodborne, the scenarios look wonderful, you can feel the vastness of the world, the game invites you to explore, find treasures and evade traps.

    At the end a scenario has you feeling like a champion , because of its high difficulty and surprises that can give even the weakest of enemies.

    It is remarkable dedication that has had " from software " with this game, but there are some problems in graphics and game balance defects , fortunately are not as frequent as to ruin the experience .

    I think the graphic limitations on consoles, only demonstrates that the hardware is obsolete long ago, Dark Souls does not run at 60 FPS but still looks great . On a PC it looks like it deserves.    … Expand
  5. MeatBurger
    Apr 18, 2016
    8
    it is a HARD but fun game. but there is not that much of innovation. bosses use similar patterns and graphics are same as bloodborne. but some stone gates looks like **** also personally did not liked some bosses having two health bars. kinda feels cheap because first health bar is really easy. it just feels like it is there to waste my 3min. but still, a fun game.
  6. Mithrandiel
    Apr 16, 2016
    8
    Stirred from the slumber of death, and called to quell the powerful Lords of Cinder, you play the role of an Ashen One in FROMSoftware's latest title: Dark Souls 3. Traversing castles, towers and various ruins, your journey will test the limits of your pitiable existence as you put down restless souls throughout the kingdom of Lothric in an attempt to "link the fire" and restore theStirred from the slumber of death, and called to quell the powerful Lords of Cinder, you play the role of an Ashen One in FROMSoftware's latest title: Dark Souls 3. Traversing castles, towers and various ruins, your journey will test the limits of your pitiable existence as you put down restless souls throughout the kingdom of Lothric in an attempt to "link the fire" and restore the kingdom to some semblance of normalcy.

    FROM's latest installment in their Dark Souls franchise attempts to strike out of the mold by incorporating some elements of their recent hit, Bloodborne. While the faster combat will certainly stir some feelings of familiarity for those who have conquered the Lovecraftian action-RPG, there's not much else. No, this title falls squarely in Dark Souls territory: you know it from the minute you see the shield in your off-hand at the character creation screen. Fights are to be approached with caution, as even the humblest of enemies can deliver a swift and punishing death.

    While Dark Souls 3 is more defense-oriented, the purposefulness of combat will sharpen your strategic mind. Coming across a pack of enemies, a flurry of thoughts cross your mind: Can any of them use ranged attacks? How fast do they run? What kind of weapons are they wielding? Maybe you pull one out of the pack with an arrow to better your odds, maybe you sneak behind and target the squishiest enemy with a backstab attack. There is certainly some room for variety in your tactics, and the constant fear combined with engagement lends to an entertaining and consistent gameplay experience.

    A major pain-point of the Dark Souls series has been, and continues to be, camera performance. Targeting and un-targeting enemies is essential in games like this, and yet on some occasions the camera responds dismally when utilizing the targeting system in closed-quarters. The spinning camera is not only disorienting, it can certainly be the difference between life and death, which of course results in angry gamers and serves to highlight the problem even more.

    Even without camera issues, it's no secret that the Dark Souls franchise prides itself on its difficulty. Across gaming forums and in living rooms across the country you'll hear the common response to gamers' complaints about the title: "Git Gud". However, like the flame that flickers within the spirit of our protagonist, the novelty of Dark Souls difficulty is fading. After playing the first two Dark Souls to completion, and thoroughly conquering Bloodborne (platinum trophy GET), many bosses were familiar, and the strategies I had used in the previous months were surprisingly effective. Still, while the boss fights falter in difficulty, the ever-lurking threat of death seeded in the mobs that patrol Lothric force you to remain vigilant.

    If there's one element that Dark Souls 3 improved on from previous entries, it would be the world that it casts us into. Aesthetically, it's a major improvement over the last two titles. I often found myself distracted by the landscape, a fatal error in a game like this one, and one I paid the price for on at least two occasions. As for the story itself, it is at its best when you remain unaware of the larger picture. Other titles guide you down their storyline road brick by brick until you arrive at your final destination. Dark Souls prefers that the player approach it as a 1,000 piece puzzle: getting bits and pieces at a time, sometimes out of order, certainly requiring more than one play-through, until it can be appreciated in all its glory. Many players may leave the puzzle unfinished and still be able to walk away satisfied, but for those who persist, the reward is sweet.

    In short, Dark Souls 3 delivers just about everything fans of the series have come to expect: punishing difficulty, a vast and mysterious world with untold secrets (many of which you don't know that you don't know), and a long and lonely journey through a dark and shattered world. Any fan of the Dark Souls franchise should be glad to have this in their library.

    Praise the sun!    … Expand
  7. BURRAK
    Jun 5, 2016
    10
    After Blood borne this is one of the best game i ever played You cannot understand whole game in one play this is what i thought .there are thousands of things to do and when you start playing you start enjoying.Love it..............
  8. Donmarciano
    Apr 19, 2016
    8
    Dark souls 3 feels a lot like dark souls 2 despite the fact that it tries really hard to recapture the magic of dark souls 1. In the end, the game is definitely enjoyable but feels "empty", some of the environments beg to be explored but rarely reward you for doing so. There is also very little environment variety, i felt like the game was mostly one big dungeon. Overall, its enjoyable butDark souls 3 feels a lot like dark souls 2 despite the fact that it tries really hard to recapture the magic of dark souls 1. In the end, the game is definitely enjoyable but feels "empty", some of the environments beg to be explored but rarely reward you for doing so. There is also very little environment variety, i felt like the game was mostly one big dungeon. Overall, its enjoyable but doesnt reach it full potential.… Expand
  9. loveling
    Apr 19, 2016
    10
    best video game I've ever played, it's addictive,I can not stop playing,I think dark souls 3 is better than bloodborne
    gameplay : 10 (too dramatic and epic ) ,is very amazing boss battles
    Graphics : 10 (very good)
    Story :9.5 (awesome)
    level of challenge:10 (this is extremely difficult game, which is tougher dark souls 1 and 2 and i like that)
    I love this game ,Thanks from software studio
  10. KatiesMom
    Apr 20, 2016
    9
    This game is incredible! I have played the other Dark Souls games as well, and was eagerly awaiting the release of this one. It has lived up to almost every expectation that I had. The only reason I am not going to give it a 10 is because one of the multiplayer aspects of the game. When one is summoned in the souls games, and die while summoned, one does not lose any souls. So I wasThis game is incredible! I have played the other Dark Souls games as well, and was eagerly awaiting the release of this one. It has lived up to almost every expectation that I had. The only reason I am not going to give it a 10 is because one of the multiplayer aspects of the game. When one is summoned in the souls games, and die while summoned, one does not lose any souls. So I was pretty upset to learn that in Souls III my (very expensive) ring of sacrifice was broken upon dying while summoned. This should not happen unless I die in my own world, as in the last two games. I was pretty put out about that when it happened. I will give them the benefit of the doubt that this is a small oversight that will eventually be rectified in later patches. Other than that, this game is amazing. Great story lines for the various NPC's, amazing rendering on the landscapes, huge and sprawling expansive areas in which to treasure hunt, fun armor and weapon sets to play around with, and wonderfully imaginative and challenging boss fights! Bravo!… Expand
  11. LeeDH
    Apr 21, 2016
    10
    Fantastic DarkFantasy!!!!!!!!!!!

    분위기 하나는 알아줘야 합니다. 프롬은 저를 실망 시키지 않는군요.
    보스 디자인 과 맵 디자인 그리고 매력적인 스토리... 더불어 그에 맞는 BGM까지 완벽합니다!!!
    이 편이 마지막 소울이란게 아쉽고 안타까울정도라구요!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  12. Floyderhead
    May 2, 2016
    10
    Dark Souls 3 is an epic sendoff to the series. The areas are rich in mythology and the enemies are truly unique to each of them. The boss fights seem to be a bit recycled from the previous souls games but they still are extremely fun and a challenge. The multiplayer is nice, but gets annoying at times because of the lag.
  13. juanikoct
    May 5, 2016
    10
    Dark Souls 3 is the **** master of video games.
    No innovates anything because the formula is made with Demons / Dark Souls but takes a big step forward compared to the Dark Souls 2 .
    Start a little loose, with some areas you say are good ... not bad but neither are best in Miyazaki, but after 3/4 areas you realize that From Software has done it again. Graphically is not anything    Dark Souls 3 is the **** master of video games.
    No innovates anything because the formula is made with Demons / Dark Souls but takes a big step forward compared to the Dark Souls 2 .

    Start a little loose, with some areas you say are good ... not bad but neither are best in Miyazaki, but after 3/4 areas you realize that From Software has done it again.

    Graphically is not anything special , I've played and I think Bloodborne PS4 is mejor.La BSO wonderful as has become usual.

    A masterpiece of game    … Expand
  14. Mememaster420
    May 5, 2016
    9
    After Playing Dark souls I and thinking it was a snoozefest and not playing DS2 because of it, I was pleasantly surprised how fun this game is. Moving around the world is much easier rather than crypticly moving through hidden passages like in Dark souls 1.

    Playing with friends is pretty good. Up to 3 friends made the experience better, mostly because it's always fun doing **** with    After Playing Dark souls I and thinking it was a snoozefest and not playing DS2 because of it, I was pleasantly surprised how fun this game is. Moving around the world is much easier rather than crypticly moving through hidden passages like in Dark souls 1.

    Playing with friends is pretty good. Up to 3 friends made the experience better, mostly because it's always fun doing **** with buds, though in my second run through I played it all by myself and it was tough but fun and I would recommend people doing the same.

    Compared to DS1, online play feels alot smoother. I've never been hit from 10 meters away, I've never gotten hit while rolling and there have been very, VERY few times where the other player is in the same pose moving around.

    Overall a must for anyone who isn't very fond of the souls games and wants to give it a try. I even wanna try demon souls after gaining experience through this one, though going from the decent graphics in this game to the Playstation 2 graphical fidelity from Demon souls is gonna be tough.    … Expand
  15. ConnorAllan
    May 6, 2016
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dark Souls 3 is a fantastic game which offers a nice risk for high reward feeling, a few returning areas that veteran players will recognise and fantastic PvE/PvP.… Expand
  16. MarcoYolo
    May 6, 2016
    8
    This is not a game for everyone. Fans that came from Bloodborne will no doubt think they have the edge when they don't, because they play very differently despite being very similar.
    That being said, as a DS1 vet it was good to see a lot of throwbacks to arguably the best Souls game, but it may have been too much fan service for some. However, what DS1 vets didn't like to see were the    This is not a game for everyone. Fans that came from Bloodborne will no doubt think they have the edge when they don't, because they play very differently despite being very similar.
    That being said, as a DS1 vet it was good to see a lot of throwbacks to arguably the best Souls game, but it may have been too much fan service for some. However, what DS1 vets didn't like to see were the number of bosses. It actually has the least number of bosses in any Soulsborne game to date (DLC plz) with 19.
    Combat feels smooth with (in my experience) accurate hitboxes and if I die it's not because of controls or game mechanics, it's cause I suck/screwed up.
    PvP is frustrating but will hopefully smoothen out glitches and rebalance weapons (Estoc plz) and if you love invading get used to getting ganked (Google if unsure).
    Voice acting and graphics are nice as every character and every area has its own unique feel.
    TL;DR - Good sendoff for fans of the Souls series.    … Expand
  17. BananaReviews
    Jun 15, 2016
    8
    Não é tão bom quanto os anteriores mas é bem legal e DESAFIADOR como DS deve ser,eu esperava mais,porém o que recebi foi ótimo,vale a pena comprar se gosta de RPG e de se irritar MUITO
  18. OldGamer213
    Jun 2, 2017
    9
    Working on my 3rd play through now. I am finding new things on each play through. Very polished , challenging game. I have not played DS1 or DS2 but I was hooked on this type of game after playing Bloodborne.
  19. Poonishar
    Sep 18, 2016
    9
    I was introduced to the souls games at Bloodborne and while I think that was my favourite, this is a masterpiece in its own right. I've played through it a number of times and it really is great, the challenging side of the game makes it superb. I'm onto dark souls 2 now, weird doing it in reverse? Well I am. Loved the game tho, great graphics, sound, gameplay, difficulty, mood, but ...I was introduced to the souls games at Bloodborne and while I think that was my favourite, this is a masterpiece in its own right. I've played through it a number of times and it really is great, the challenging side of the game makes it superb. I'm onto dark souls 2 now, weird doing it in reverse? Well I am. Loved the game tho, great graphics, sound, gameplay, difficulty, mood, but ... Bloodborne was better for me, because that was my first I guess (to all the souls vets)… Expand
  20. KayVen17
    Dec 29, 2016
    8
    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden?
    Dann sind hier meine Punkte.

    Mein persönlicher Score = 75/100
    Mein User Score = 8/10    … Expand
  21. Namelesshonor
    May 13, 2016
    10
    The best of the series so far! Amazing world, improvements to the combat. All weapons have a neat weapon skill. The magic is a blast (pyro, sorceries, or faith) and the PvP is just intense!

    Love it. Amazing, and job well done FromSoftware.
  22. Tbag115
    May 15, 2016
    10
    This game is really awesome, the gameplay is really fast, the graphic is nice, the map design is good, the lore in this game is also really awesome and the Boss fights are really badass. If you want to play such a great game then you should buy Dark souls 3.
    :D
  23. Jtjas
    May 18, 2016
    8
    The game is fun.Has a lot of great moments.Its entertaining and exciting.The game looks beautiful and good atmosphere. Although feels linear at the beginning just to get more people to play. Some pop in odd lighting and back and forth to firelink shrine and The Deacons/Yhorm seemed oddly easy once you think for a second but if those are my complaints then i'm happy with that. all and allThe game is fun.Has a lot of great moments.Its entertaining and exciting.The game looks beautiful and good atmosphere. Although feels linear at the beginning just to get more people to play. Some pop in odd lighting and back and forth to firelink shrine and The Deacons/Yhorm seemed oddly easy once you think for a second but if those are my complaints then i'm happy with that. all and all its another souls game if you like it then you like it if not then not there is no real middle ground it seems with this type of game.… Expand
  24. iStampede
    May 22, 2016
    9
    If you like the other Souls games, you're really gonna like this one as well. It's a bit easier, but the location and enemy designs are fantastic, and there is a lot of world to explore and hidden quest lines to figure out. The only cons are the occasional frame rate drop (even though it's not very annoying) and the fact that it's a bit shorter than the other FS games. Overall, very solidIf you like the other Souls games, you're really gonna like this one as well. It's a bit easier, but the location and enemy designs are fantastic, and there is a lot of world to explore and hidden quest lines to figure out. The only cons are the occasional frame rate drop (even though it's not very annoying) and the fact that it's a bit shorter than the other FS games. Overall, very solid and fun experience and a great end for a great series!… Expand
  25. forrestofgold5
    May 22, 2016
    10
    This game is the perfect blend between the fast-paced aggressive combat in Bloodborne and the slower and more thought out combat of the other dark souls games. Combined with the absolutely stunning graphics and fantastic locations and level design, this is definitely my favorite FromSoft game to date. One of my favorite tweaks to the game is that you no longer stand still for large amountsThis game is the perfect blend between the fast-paced aggressive combat in Bloodborne and the slower and more thought out combat of the other dark souls games. Combined with the absolutely stunning graphics and fantastic locations and level design, this is definitely my favorite FromSoft game to date. One of my favorite tweaks to the game is that you no longer stand still for large amounts of time while drinking estus, but are able to keep moving. This really helps the game with it's shift to being faster paced. Overall, there aren't many things to criticize in this game, and If you like the souls series or Bloodborne you are in for a treat.… Expand
  26. vega17
    May 31, 2016
    9
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  27. renegadezer0
    Jun 1, 2016
    9
    I'm late to the game here on giving my review, but I will say that I found this game to be better than DSII and Bloodborne. It's a solid experience. I don't know if my nostalgia's to blame, but DSI and Demon's Souls still reign supreme, with DSIII behind.
  28. Alexgamer_222
    Jun 6, 2016
    9
    this game is not the best soul ever, but its a good soul, its funny, interesting and with a high difficulty, From sotfware, you have made a good farewell for the soul saga.
  29. NeoGeo
    Jun 10, 2016
    9
    Personally, this game gets one point off due to the PvP feeling a unbalanced. That doesn't shade the fact that the game has amazing music, great references to previous games, and even the best PvE and Co-op in the entire series. Hopefully, though, they fix all the bugs and errors and make this a game to remember 100% fondly.
  30. PeanutLamp12
    Jun 16, 2016
    10
    Yhorm taught me how to love again. Idk why he keeps the only weapon that can kill him right next to his chair, but whatever he has a silly hat and i guess thats all that really matters
  31. venomlocke
    Oct 3, 2016
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dark Souls 3 is a great send off of the dark souls franchise. It is the hardest game among the Dark Souls game and is the most rewarding. Once again, Miyazaki redefines the genre of this kind of game.

    This game is highly recommended for veteran souls fans and the new ones who are looking for something fresh.

    Pros:
    1) Stunning graphics
    2) Fluid combat
    3) Great level designs
    4) Great monster designs
    5) Branching paths
    6) Character creation
    7) Voice acting
    8) Character customization
    9) A huge variety of weapons

    Cons
    1) Camera angle is still bad ever since the first souls games.
    2) MUSIC IS TOO DEAFENING IN BOSS FIGHTS, if the sound volume is in default
    3) Some bosses are just cheap in design. For example, Yhorm the giant can be easily destroyed by the storm sword which can be found on his throne.    … Expand
  32. Lewis-Angelo
    Aug 29, 2017
    10
    top 5 de la generación

    aunque no sea tan bueno e innovador como Demon's Souls 7 años antes, es un juegazo para el recuerdo
    la dificultad, el apartado artístico, los mundos y el lore, las posibilidades multijugador, todo está al máximo nivel
  33. AlucardPE
    Sep 21, 2016
    9
    Adorei o game. Sem dívida é o melhor título de 2016. platinei o game e agora estou esperando a DLC. Estou ansioso, bastante por sinal. Quero pega-lo para o Xone.
  34. Ishi123
    Feb 18, 2017
    8
    Yay, Dark Souls 3! I guess? Egh...

    I can't help but feel a bit of Dark Souls fatigue here, despite nabbing the game first day and playing the living hell out of the thing, top to bottom just like 1, 2 and Bloodborne. However, the game still isn't quite up to par with Dark Souls or Bloodborne. That may not be fair, considering a whole bunch of things aren't up to par with them, but hear    Yay, Dark Souls 3! I guess? Egh...

    I can't help but feel a bit of Dark Souls fatigue here, despite nabbing the game first day and playing the living hell out of the thing, top to bottom just like 1, 2 and Bloodborne. However, the game still isn't quite up to par with Dark Souls or Bloodborne. That may not be fair, considering a whole bunch of things aren't up to par with them, but hear me out.

    Combat is more Dark Souls 1 than 2 was, and it feels nice and deliberate and satisfying like the first game. However, the one thing that sets it way behind 1 and even 2 for me is that they both favored Bloodborne's ideal of being faster rather than stronger, which is what I play Bloodborne for, From, and the fact that poise is no longer a thing. And I'm talking to you, "poise is working as intended" people. This ain't my poise. Getting stunlocked by rats while wearing full Havel gear isn't poise, it's stupid and frustrating. But of course, enemies all have normal poise because that's how good game design is done. Though, I favor the longsword and shield build, so I wasn't as affected as I could've been. But still... rats.

    Then there's the fact that Dark Souls 3 is point-for-point just Dark Souls. Same areas, same story, and even some bosses are pretty much the same. Dark Souls 2 deviated further from 1 than 3 has. Going through the game, I pretty much always went "oh, look, it's that one item from Dark Souls 1", or "oh, look, it's that one enemy from Dark Souls 1", and, "oh, look, it's that one character from Dark Souls 1", then "oh, look, it's like this one place from Dark Souls 1", and then I get to a place that actually straight up IS from Dark Souls! You're lucky it's the best area in that game and it makes sense in story context, or I would've bashed that bit more.

    This review isn't as extensive as my other Souls game reviews because there really isn't much else I can say about it. It's "another Dark Souls", and that's about it. It's still fun, it's still challenging, it's still huge with creative bosses and satisfying combat, but From has done everything they can do at this point. However, I will say that the final boss for this game is probably my favorite, or at least tied for my favorite boss in the entire series for being so amazingly thematic and a well-designed fight.

    This game is rated higher than I would've put it for one major reason: it's the last. And it certainly feels that way. The game really does feel like the final one, and I think From worked to make it feel that way. The final boss is truly an amazing sendoff to an amazing series. If you want more Dark Souls, then 3 is certainly worth your time.    … Expand
  35. 9to10Gaming
    Nov 2, 2016
    10
    Although its not as good as the first, its still a masterpiece nonetheless! Loved every hour of it and I'm really sad, that this was the last game from this amazing series!
  36. reedeeculous
    May 17, 2017
    9
    Dark Souls 3 is a beast and a terrific action-adventure game. It has hands down the best roster of bosses out of all the games, the combat is as good as it ever was, and the game looks fantastic. A handful of gripes prevent me from giving this a full on 10, however. The world is unfortunately more linear in its construction, closer to DS2 than the original, which I feel is anDark Souls 3 is a beast and a terrific action-adventure game. It has hands down the best roster of bosses out of all the games, the combat is as good as it ever was, and the game looks fantastic. A handful of gripes prevent me from giving this a full on 10, however. The world is unfortunately more linear in its construction, closer to DS2 than the original, which I feel is an unfortunate misstep. Additionally, the obvious attempt to retcon material from DS1 and 2 in a doomed attempt to make a logical story out of all this material - none of which EVER made any clear sense! - was unnecessary. So I can't give it a full 10. It is a strong, proud 9, but can't overcome the ineffable charm of the original.… Expand
  37. illuminati8467
    Nov 16, 2017
    10
    My favourite game of all time, great story, great customization and character development. Great graphics. I recommend playing on ps4 pro for improved performance 10/10
  38. bartalex
    Dec 7, 2016
    8
    Muy buen juego a nivel personal el mejor de la saga souls.
    Muy rápido y dinámico comparado con los demás de la saga, me duro alrededor de 50 horas
    Bosses muy buenos con su dificultad gran abanico de armas y armaduras
    Una experiencia muy buena que te sumerge perfectamente.
    Muy divertido el " multijugador " por el tema de las invasiones
  39. BumbleBrand
    Jan 2, 2017
    8
    Once again FromSoft have given us a challenging and fulfilling experience in the form of Dark Souls 3, the game plays similar to Bloodborne; sometimes to its downside, the combat is much faster than previous Dark Souls titles however there are some glaring faults:

    PvP is generally very spammy with players rarely using heavy attacks since constantly doing light attacks can do mostly the    Once again FromSoft have given us a challenging and fulfilling experience in the form of Dark Souls 3, the game plays similar to Bloodborne; sometimes to its downside, the combat is much faster than previous Dark Souls titles however there are some glaring faults:

    PvP is generally very spammy with players rarely using heavy attacks since constantly doing light attacks can do mostly the same damage, also some of the best parts of the previous games are missing such as Bonfire Effigies from DS2 and Vagrants and Egg head from DS1. Indeed it feels as though the game is lacking the Dark Souls charm; covenants are uninspired (except for Mound-Makers, arguably the most innovative part of DS3) and the game is the most linear Dark Souls yet.

    The 1st DLC was fun albeit short, and some mechanics like rolling are ridiculously broken to the point you can simply strip to your trousers and roll past everything.

    In summary; Dark Souls 3 is a good game but a disappointing Dark Souls game.    … Expand
  40. PaddyAshton
    Jan 29, 2017
    8
    Useless negative reviewers crying that this is not bloodborne. If you want to play bloodborne play bloodborne, its a different IP, and souls came first.

    Comparing the two series is almost as redundant as referring to either of them as a "soulsborne" game. Convenants auto summoning is broken, but I don't really see what else is, maybe these red reviews are meant for the garbage that was    Useless negative reviewers crying that this is not bloodborne. If you want to play bloodborne play bloodborne, its a different IP, and souls came first.

    Comparing the two series is almost as redundant as referring to either of them as a "soulsborne" game. Convenants auto summoning is broken, but I don't really see what else is, maybe these red reviews are meant for the garbage that was Dark Souls II.    … Expand
  41. willl2021
    Feb 13, 2017
    9
    Dark Souls 3 Developed by From Software is at times the most difficult rage inducing game ever but at other times it is one of the most exciting and engaging video games in recent memory. Trust me, the game’s tagline isn’t “Prepare to Die” for nothing. It is a game where no one has a happy ending especially your character (most likely). From Software has done it again. This game is aDark Souls 3 Developed by From Software is at times the most difficult rage inducing game ever but at other times it is one of the most exciting and engaging video games in recent memory. Trust me, the game’s tagline isn’t “Prepare to Die” for nothing. It is a game where no one has a happy ending especially your character (most likely). From Software has done it again. This game is a great way to end off the Souls trilogy while being maybe the best game in the series. A minor warning: this game is very sad and depressing.

    Dark Souls 3 takes place in the kingdom of Lothric at the end of an era but it’s not just that, it’s also the end of the age of fire, pretty much the end of the world. In Dark Souls 3 you play as the “Ashen One”. Your only purpose in life is to prolong the age of fire by killing the four Lords of Cinder. They are Aldrich the Saint, The Abyss Watchers, Yhorm the Giant, and Lothric the prince who is named after the kingdom. All of this is explained in the opening cinematic. Your character wakes up in a graveyard and you start the game. This isn’t a game that has a huge story. A lot of the lore you find in item descriptions and are up to your own interpretation.

    Dark Souls is probably most famous for its bosses and as usual From Software has made another great batch of bosses which are all accompanied with their own score of music composed by a whole choir. Also, don’t worry about difficulty. This game is extremely tough! And due to their extreme difficulty after defeating them, every boss gives you an overwhelming feeling of accomplishment. The gameplay is fluid and easy to learn but hard to master. An important new addition is how fast-paced the combat is compared to the other games. This game is also very pretty. It has great graphics and runs great with minor frame rate issues. There are a lot of gigantic set pieces that made my jaw drop when I saw them. Although I have to say some of the bosses do border on unfair.

    This game might be perfect in my eyes but I can definitely see why some others might think it terrible. The game is hard and unforgiving and it’s way too dark and difficult for younger kids so don’t get this for a 10 year old on his birthday because he might break a controller or two. But if you have the patience and like a good challenge and weaving your own interpretation of a story then this game is definitely for you. I think this game is near perfect but mainly because of the frame rate issues and the slightly unfair bosses it is held back from being a masterpiece.

    Pros
    Great gameplay/combat
    Great graphics
    Unique story
    Great replayability
    (mostly)Great bosses
    Epic soundtrack
    Cons
    Frame rate issues
    Might seem unfair at times
    Might be Hard for some newcomers    … Expand
  42. marcelus
    Mar 17, 2017
    9
    Love letter to all the fans. I'm so glad this didn't disappoint us. .
  43. Kamikazeshocki
    Aug 10, 2017
    9
    A worthy conclusion to the Soulsborne era. It did not impress me as much as DS1 or Bloodborne since this was my fourth game in that series. Though the amtosphere, the level/monster design is as good as ever.
    Pro and Contra in comparison to former titles:
    Pro: - The seamless multiplayer component and netcode reaches it's apex in this installement. Never had more fun ruining other peoples    A worthy conclusion to the Soulsborne era. It did not impress me as much as DS1 or Bloodborne since this was my fourth game in that series. Though the amtosphere, the level/monster design is as good as ever.
    Pro and Contra in comparison to former titles:
    Pro:
    - The seamless multiplayer component and netcode reaches it's apex in this installement. Never had more fun ruining other peoples plays or the other way around. The covenant system works well and you can always have a good fair duel. And the community rocks!
    - Technically the most beautiful Dark Souls (artistically Blood Borne though)
    - It sticks to what Fans love about Dark Suls and truly delivers (this is rare today)
    (- Most accessible part of the franchise)

    Con:
    - There are some bosses that are quite easy, but at least their presentation is awesome and fearful
    - There is not much innovation and everything feels a bit too familiar sometimes.

    This is a must play for every RPG fan, PS4 owner and of course DS lover.

    Praise the sun and thank you Miyazaki.    … Expand
  44. koajhunt
    Mar 19, 2017
    9
    A downright amazing game. The combat is incredibly good.And the graphics are gorgeous. I absolutely love the soundtrack in this game. It's fantastic. There are frame rate issues but the graphic fidelity is worth it.
  45. Skezzer
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    Out of all of the games that I have played, Dark Souls III has proven to be the only one to offer bosses that I find near impossible to defeat yet also do so without creating a sense of frustration. These bosses are never unbeatable, never unfairly balanced. They simply require a greater level of skill, concentration and memorization than those in other games. The same can said about theOut of all of the games that I have played, Dark Souls III has proven to be the only one to offer bosses that I find near impossible to defeat yet also do so without creating a sense of frustration. These bosses are never unbeatable, never unfairly balanced. They simply require a greater level of skill, concentration and memorization than those in other games. The same can said about the enemies, as the easy enemies that can be killed in one shot that seem to be ever present in other games are hereby lacking. Instead, all of the enemies in Dark Souls offer a unique experience that the player needs to adapt to as quickly as possible in order to advance.

    Additionally, the game innovates on features from other games in a very unique way, albeit in a very similar way to the innovation found in the original Dark Souls. Instead of the random health regeneration found in other games, the player is placed with the responsibility of choosing the best time to use up the valuable estus flasks (this game's version of a health pack) that are in quite limited supply that increases as you advance in the game in order to stop it from becoming unfair. This, combined with the unbelievable variety of weapons, outfits and rings, allows for a combat experience that can't be found anywhere else. This is further enhanced by the great enemy AI but I will admit that the AI can sometimes prove to be rather idiotic, even if only in limited circumstances.

    The game's graphics are fantastic, simply a gem to look at, and the audio matches the game tone in a perfect way. The story is far from straight forward and will probably require you to read through pages of item descriptions and character dialogue in order to understand all of its complexities but the basic plot is quite easy to follow if you aren't too interested in the backstory. Some of the game's only problems are found in its sometimes complex level design. i have to say that it took me quite some time to figure out where to go in the swamp level. Also, some of the game's side-bosses can be quite hard to find without a walkthrough but I found that these problems rarely subtracted from the game's overall quality.

    In conclusion, after beating the game twice after 80 hours ( last year) I would strongly recommend this game to anyone looking for the game that is a bit more of a challenge with fluid combat. Thanks for reading. :)    … Expand
  46. Sektor115
    Apr 4, 2017
    9
    The Trilogy of Souls
    What would be the best way to wrap up a game series notorious for its difficulty? It’s simple, by making the final installment even harder and more relentless. Welcome to the world of Dark souls 3. Staying true to its original roots, Dark Souls 3 takes the notorious difficulty to a whole new level. The twisted collection of horrifying enemies armed with an arsenal of    The Trilogy of Souls
    What would be the best way to wrap up a game series notorious for its difficulty? It’s simple, by making the final installment even harder and more relentless. Welcome to the world of Dark souls 3. Staying true to its original roots, Dark Souls 3 takes the notorious difficulty to a whole new level. The twisted collection of horrifying enemies armed with an arsenal of endless death coupled with bigger and deadlier bosses make the challenge all too real; and the sense of impending doom originating back to the original Dark Souls is alive and well. Aside from the difficulty and the constant adversity, Dark Souls 3 also carries a hint of serenity. The artwork and graphical quality of this insane and dangerous world is at the top of its game. The kingdom of Lothric was truly brought to life through vivid imagery. The glistening sun and shimmering water; all the way down to the very trees, which seem to whisper omens of death as you pass them by. Curiosity and determination drive you forward as you explore castles, caves, catacombs and many other locations, all filled with treasure to collect; and any number of nightmarish creatures waiting to kill you. I would have to give Dark Souls a 9/10 for being an incredible game on its own, but also a perfect send-off for the Dark Souls trilogy.    … Expand
  47. Emil1701
    Apr 6, 2017
    8
    this game is so hard it could be a potential cure for erectile dysfunction

    also got invaded he waved at me i waved back we are now best buddies

    thank you game for making me a friend
  48. addze
    Oct 5, 2017
    8
    DS3 is my first Dark Souls game and in general my first FROM game. What I like about the game, are the huge variety of different worlds, different enemies, different equipment and different weapons. Though the best about the game is fighting the bosses. Trying out different weapons and helping other players make the game also enjoyable after the first playthrough. Therefore I give the gameDS3 is my first Dark Souls game and in general my first FROM game. What I like about the game, are the huge variety of different worlds, different enemies, different equipment and different weapons. Though the best about the game is fighting the bosses. Trying out different weapons and helping other players make the game also enjoyable after the first playthrough. Therefore I give the game a solid 8 although it has also a lot of cons in my opinion: in PVP there is always a visual time delay (despite my high speed internet connection), what means hitting the enemy, while he is right in front of you, won't damage him but hitting into the air before he dodges towards will cause damage. Due to this, I don't like the PVP. And that leads to another disadvantage: No matter if you like PVP or not, there is always a chance that someone invades into your world, except you play offline. I think that sucks. Further con: It seems like there is a big story behind the game and the bosses in the different areas. Though within the game, the story is not really explained, what makes it especially for a newbies hard to understand. I also don't like the fact, that without following a walkthrough, it is impossible to fulfill all questlines, reach all areas and get all items. In my eyes, there should be a fair chance for the players to reach these things without checking the walkthrough. Also it kind of sucks, that with every update, they change statistics, rates, abilities of weapon, armor, spells, etc.. So you can never be sure, that the weapon / spell / armor that you prefer, won't be downgraded tomorrow. My biggest disappointment though, is that the bosses are so cool and still there is no possibility to fight them again (solo) except if you start a new game. Another big con is, that there are physical and magic attacks and you can start with different characters, such as knight, thief, sorcerer, pyromancer, cleric, etc.. Though in PVE, it's much harder to go through the game, if you use magic attacks (i.e. playing as a sorcerer, pyromancer or cleric). The handling is much more complicated, the requirement are high for useful spells and a lot of enemies and bosses are quite resistant against them. Last but not least, I don't like the fact, that many settings just can be done at the firelink shrine (kind of your base camp), as it always takes around 30-45 seconds to load an area.… Expand
  49. MannWithNoEyes
    Feb 9, 2018
    9
    In my opinion, Dark Souls III is the ultimate Dark Souls game to play, and is one of my favorite games not just in the Dark Souls series, but in gaming in general. Dark Souls II for me was boring. While it was fun for a short while, the lack of creativity in design and area layout began to frustrate me. The original Dark Souls was very good and important in many ways, however wasIn my opinion, Dark Souls III is the ultimate Dark Souls game to play, and is one of my favorite games not just in the Dark Souls series, but in gaming in general. Dark Souls II for me was boring. While it was fun for a short while, the lack of creativity in design and area layout began to frustrate me. The original Dark Souls was very good and important in many ways, however was exceedingly frustrating due to how awkward the combat was. Hallways and arenas were designed so tightly that the walls would constantly interrupt weapon attacks, the camera constantly gets stuck on unimportant objects, and there are many areas which instead of feeling tough yet manageable, have their odds stacked so far against the player that the difficulty stops being an obstacle to overcome, and instead becomes a wall to slowly chip apart. Often the original game feels lackluster due to how often the player will repeat the same area after dying, with no enemy encounter standing out above the rest. Dark Souls III fixes the issue of having an underwhelming combat system by changing the hallway-based design, and complements this with enemies which will absolutely annihilate any careless player. Battling an enemy is now much more dynamic. Enemies have a larger moveset, however there are almost always many weaknesses to exploit and various ways to take down any challenge in the game. While there were certainly many areas which were weaker than others, I was never let down by the cunning way each enemy was designed and placed to make each area a pain in the neck for the player. The bosses are outstanding as always, and with the improved combat are probably my favorite, above Dark Souls I and Dark Souls II. The Abyss Watchers are my favorite due to their gorgeous music and the unique feeling of teamwork present throughout the first phase of the fight. The Dancer of the Boreal Valley is another phenomenal boss due to the slippery way it moves throughout the fight. The Nameless King, while hopelessly frustrating, was intensely satisfying to finally defeat, and stands as an extremely strong optional boss. The optional areas themselves are often not too far out of the way, yet I was consistently impressed by how naturally the game guides the player through the levels, pointing out optional areas and shortcuts along the way by using enemies as a trail of breadcrumbs, moving the player from one to the next sequentially. This type of design leads to a feeling of pride by the player in discovering an optional area or an important item as they feel as though they've earned it by exploring the paths, which have been naturally laid out by the game designers. The optional areas themselves are all worth playing as well, with Archdragon Peak being one of the highlights of the game for me. There are of course frustrations as there are with any outstanding game. There are a few unpolished moments where enemies will get stuck in walls. Certain battles, especially those with two or more enemies feel a bit unfair in how enemies will double-team the player and overwhelm them with attacks which which will guard-break the player, and trap the player in inescapable damage stuns. For someone like me, who is the absolute worst at Dark Souls, these moments were intensely frustrating, and often would result in myself cheating the enemy AI in order to progress, exposing the cracks in an otherwise extremely well-designed game. I dislike how the invisible walls encourage running around blindly smacking every wall in sight in order to access huge optional areas, I dislike how the camera is still a little finicky and can sometimes be an obstacle itself to overcome. However, like all other things in Dark Souls III, adapting to this is possible, though difficult. The highlights in the game far outshine the issues, and as of right now this is the Dark Souls game I will recommend to anyone after Bloodborne. So I'm going to give Dark Souls III a 9 out of 10.… Expand
  50. MarsCorialanus
    Oct 18, 2017
    10
    I'll keep this short, because what more could I say about Dark Souls III. It builds on the past iterations, its fun, its easy to sink hours and hours into this game, and its even good for friendly couch play. If your friends are part of the initiate than this game is heaps of fun to take turns playing. Its easy to watch and fun to play. Those hard boss fights will have your heart poundingI'll keep this short, because what more could I say about Dark Souls III. It builds on the past iterations, its fun, its easy to sink hours and hours into this game, and its even good for friendly couch play. If your friends are part of the initiate than this game is heaps of fun to take turns playing. Its easy to watch and fun to play. Those hard boss fights will have your heart pounding like crazy. The adrenaline itself is addicting. Hidetaka Myazaki has created, in my opinion, the best game series of this decade.… Expand
  51. pattx908v2
    Oct 31, 2017
    10
    the ps4 version isnt the more fluid the more graphical but for a ps4 game is good very good actually the controls are good 10/10 just like the first cuz' dk 2 is poopy poop
  52. Vankip
    Nov 1, 2017
    10
    The best work of the FS. Each element is brought to some unprecedented heights. Excellent dynamics of the battles. A huge amount of weapons and armor. Magnificent graphics and visual. Interesting, diverse and sophisticated bosses. All that for which gamers love this series, then erected in the absolute.
  53. Soulsborne
    Mar 23, 2018
    10
    As my username would suggest, im a huge fan of the souls series. This game is my second favorite of the 3 and a easy 9.5/10 for me. Nearly perfect minus some framerate issues and a few lackluster areas. Anyone into action games and rpgs should play ASAP.
  54. gamitech
    May 23, 2021
    10
    My first souls game and man what an experience. Something I'll never ever forget. This game is incredible.
  55. redeyedwerewolf
    May 25, 2018
    10
    Flawless Masterpiece!
    +Music
    +Smooth Gameplay
    +Interesting story
    +Nice multiplayer
    +2 Very Amazing DLC's
    +Good entry point for new souls players
    +3 very diverse classes to choose from:(Sorcerer,Pyromancer,Miracle guy or priest i think
    + NG+ gives u another reason to play the game again

    -
    Cant think of any!
  56. Jvbcdtm3
    Nov 4, 2018
    8
    Lore :7.9
    Details:8.9
    Gameplay:9
    Mechanics :8
    Sounds:8.5
    Graphics:8
    Boss fights:9
  57. Kskj37
    Feb 12, 2019
    9
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  58. MadnessisRising
    Mar 13, 2019
    10
    This game is a beauty in every way! It's hard to decide which Souls-game i like more, Dark Souls 2 or 3. I started with Dark Souls 2 so it has a very special place in my heart but if I had to evaluate neutrally i would choose this one.
  59. Diegex
    Apr 8, 2021
    8
    Buena variedad de jefes, scenarios, armas. Decente diseño de niveles (un poquito linear), gran banda sonora no perfecta pero esta genial, cooperativo :D!, buena historia para terminar la trilogia, Gameplay adictivo y buenos graficos.
  60. Axxypie
    Mar 17, 2022
    9
    Blood, sweat, tears & souls

    What a game! Probably the most freedom and difficulty I‘ve ever experienced in a videogame. It‘s presentation is also really beautiful (for the most part). It is not flawless though. Newcomers will struggle with most of the bosses and exploration. I really like the lack of a map; since that encourages exploration and a strong sense of orientation. This    Blood, sweat, tears & souls

    What a game! Probably the most freedom and difficulty I‘ve ever experienced in a videogame. It‘s presentation is also really beautiful (for the most part). It is not flawless though. Newcomers will struggle with most of the bosses and exploration.

    I really like the lack of a map; since that encourages exploration and a strong sense of orientation. This exact thing also lead to not really knowing where to go after a certain point; which was annoying.

    What I didnt like was the extreme difficulty spikes and drops with certain bosses. I understand its (for the most part) an open world game where different players encounter bosses at different times; but about 5 hours in, the boss-difficulty spikes through the f***ing roof; dropping immediately on the one that follows. Linearity in that case would‘ve considerably helped iron out the inconsistency.    … Expand
  61. Rains01
    Jan 26, 2021
    9
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  62. SonyBroWhirrrr
    Nov 15, 2019
    9
    What do you get when a masterpiece like Bloodborne has a baby with its slightly retarded cousin Dark Souls? You get a really good game like Dark Souls III. After Fromsoft's B-team made the **** that was Dark Souls II, the god himself, Hidataka Miyazaki, decided to clean up the trash and make Dark Souls great again.

    Like Bloodborne, this is very much a thinking man's game. If you're a    What do you get when a masterpiece like Bloodborne has a baby with its slightly retarded cousin Dark Souls? You get a really good game like Dark Souls III. After Fromsoft's B-team made the **** that was Dark Souls II, the god himself, Hidataka Miyazaki, decided to clean up the trash and make Dark Souls great again.

    Like Bloodborne, this is very much a thinking man's game. If you're a gaming journalist and only like walking simulators and interactive movies, you won't like DS3 because it's """"too hard"""". If you actually do like video games, you'll like this game. Also if you do play this game and you actually manage to die to the tutorial boss, just stop playing. Video games obviously aren't for you.    … Expand
  63. forest_hunter
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    Best role playing game that got ever developed. Reasons, fantastic story, characters, world design, animations, graphics, sound effects, music, the fights, hundreds of weapons and strategies to beat opponents.

    Both PVP and PVE are just awesome, does not get borng, after playing the same level for the 1000. time.
  64. 1ntt
    Feb 18, 2020
    9
    As someone who dislikes massive challenge in games, the world, characters, and combat are so incredibly spot on that I can not stop playing this game. A perfect send off to a wonderful series. It isn't perfect, but mechanically, it almost is.
  65. sethguyhill
    Mar 10, 2021
    9
    Man... I could not put this one down, like days and weeks and months... super fun!
  66. ImpericoN
    May 19, 2021
    10
    Best game,do hard and beautiful gameplay,good graphics Love this game , buy her on pc and ps4
  67. Ricky90ct
    Jul 15, 2021
    10
    Best dark souls ever for your combat system, boss fight, weapon art, music, pvp ecc ecc. Very very funny to play!
  68. xxlucastroxx
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Muy buena jugabilidad , batallas épicas contra jefes, gran cantidad de armas, armaduras, formas de jugar, me parece uno de los juegos mas rejugables de la saga
  69. KnightArtorias7
    Mar 1, 2021
    10
    EL DARK SOULS CON MEJOR JUGABILIDAD Y BOSSES, PERO CON UN POBRE DISEÑO DE NIVELES AUN ASI ME ENCANTA
  70. Tenarus
    Jul 2, 2021
    8
    A great game, a great soundtrack, a great challenge.

    First of all the graphics look great. You start of into your first playthrough dying dozens of times - and you will die over and over to new enemies, whose movement you have to learn. The game has great boss designs. A lot of variety for builds is given with the amount of weapons and armors in the game. The difficulty is just perfect    A great game, a great soundtrack, a great challenge.

    First of all the graphics look great. You start of into your first playthrough dying dozens of times - and you will die over and over to new enemies, whose movement you have to learn. The game has great boss designs. A lot of variety for builds is given with the amount of weapons and armors in the game. The difficulty is just perfect - you wander on the edge of frustration but getting a bit further every time, seeing a little success keeps you going. So far I did a ton of NG+(++, ...) runs and the game still is fun.

    In a few spots the controlls can get a bit annoying, thats why I have to take one point away from a potential 10/10 and another point for the bugs I had to experience along the way (some of them can be really frustrating, if you bug out of the map and are not able to get your souls back, that you loose on death). But still with 8/10 an outstanding game.    … Expand
  71. Red-Eyes
    Oct 7, 2020
    10
    In an industry plagued with microtransactions, mediocre open-world games and bribed critic reviewers commanded by the likes of EA, Activision and the likes I feel FROM Software is some sort of Batman to give us at least some hope, and again they deliver the goods with Dark Souls 3.
    The combat is the absolute best, you can't ask for something better than this. Attacking, managing stamina    In an industry plagued with microtransactions, mediocre open-world games and bribed critic reviewers commanded by the likes of EA, Activision and the likes I feel FROM Software is some sort of Batman to give us at least some hope, and again they deliver the goods with Dark Souls 3.
    The combat is the absolute best, you can't ask for something better than this. Attacking, managing stamina and dodging at the precise time are a gaming art as the punishment for being overconfident is right around the corner. Bosses aren't as memorable as in Souls 1 but they are still good (my highlight is the Nameless King, visually, lorewise and the fight itself) in the main game and astronomically awesome in the DLCs (Midir, Friede and Gael).
    Changing builds add a lot of replayability because a section that is easy for a caster maybe harder for a melee and vice-versa. You can respec your status 5 times per playthrough so if you don't feel like going to NG+ with the same guy, just change your build before going.
    The online system is the same from other games however now you can summon 3 guys to co-op. Being ganked by 4 dudes when invading is not the greatest thing in the world and if you don't have an insane ability (mastering spacing and parrying to the fullest besides pivot and rolling back-stabbing) and patience you're gonna die and get frustrted. But you can always play at certain soul levels to avoid ganks (they are rarer at SL60 for example and it is a popular level for PvP) or just jump straight into the arena for a one-on-one honorable duel.
    Anyway, this is just what you would expect form a Dark Souls game and although some might say it doesn't reinvent the wheel, I'd argue that the execution is so perfect that they don't have to push boundaries (besides you can always check Sekiro or Bloodborne for a "different Dark Souls tone"). Beating a hard boss after trying for hours by memorizing their combos and exploring their weaknesses it is still the best thing one can experience in a video game; the feeling of getting better and overcoming a hard obstacle not because your character is stronger but because you, the player, became stronger is still done perfectly    … Expand
  72. Simpson_761
    Oct 8, 2020
    10
    I've played through multiple times and still love this game. I wouldn't even say I'm good at this game. It doesn't even matter. It's just enjoyable to play as each encounter is fair. If you die you did something wrong. I never feel "cheated" in this game. If you haven't tried it then give it a go. If you hate being invaded just play offline.
  73. gmez_ivan
    May 20, 2021
    10
    For me, the single most polished, fair, and well done Soul's game. I played every game on the series, including Bloodblorne, but no one reached the highs this game achieves. It has its flaws (like the camera in certain situations), and some bosses, such as Yhorm, could have been better, but is easy to forgive when it does so many things right. A masterpiece in its own right and aFor me, the single most polished, fair, and well done Soul's game. I played every game on the series, including Bloodblorne, but no one reached the highs this game achieves. It has its flaws (like the camera in certain situations), and some bosses, such as Yhorm, could have been better, but is easy to forgive when it does so many things right. A masterpiece in its own right and a masterclass in design and fair difficulty.… Expand
  74. CFMCritic
    May 15, 2021
    10
    Dark Souls III feels both old and new. From the dungeons you get the demon's souls and dark souls feeling you've been seeking for and from its castles and boss fights it satisfies you with that old bloodborny feel.
  75. Raios-Rogue
    Jan 31, 2021
    9
    i rate this game 9.5 the only thing this game messed up is it allowed to much save scumming giving everything to your friend and than reloading your safe file online everybody is already maxed out at level 1 having the best gear because his friend gave him everything killing the entire reason to play this game and facing people in PVP that are super overpowered at the beginning life cyclei rate this game 9.5 the only thing this game messed up is it allowed to much save scumming giving everything to your friend and than reloading your safe file online everybody is already maxed out at level 1 having the best gear because his friend gave him everything killing the entire reason to play this game and facing people in PVP that are super overpowered at the beginning life cycle of this game it was not like that PVP was so fun and i never liked that this game rewards straight swords to be the best weapons in PVP in the game fast weapons dominate when you hit somebody he is stunned and a second hit is guaranteed otherwise invasions are still fun PVP is still fun CO OP is still fun even if people throw a bunch of dookie pie and point down at you a 100 times when you lose A PVP match like it's a big deal that they won a PVP match it's not like we are playing for money on a tournament the DLC PVP arena was a good idea i enjoyed the ring city so much and loved it the ashes of ariandel was good too a bit short but the boss was worth it she was my most challenging boss out of all in DS3 because i steam rolled the entire game without using a shield which i am used to in bloodborne after all i am a soulsborne veteran i have 1000 hours in DS1 DS3 Bloodborne and 300 hours in DS2 and Sekiro the only game that i have missed playing is demon's souls remake which i am playing now on my PS5 and i have bested many people in PVP but it's not a big deal to me when i win or lose lol not a big deal at all like some people make it just have fun with the game that's what matters to me it also matters that i am improving my skills and pushing myself to the limit so i can get better at what i am playing and having fun at the same time the PVE aspect of this game is phenomenal one of the best boss designs out there with bloodborne sekiro Devil may cry 5 special edition Nioh 2 the weapon arts where a great addition to the game making the combat a lot better all the ncps where great the story the narrative was good the weapons fashion choices armor sets are really good my favorite weapon is the paired ringed knight greatswords that they nerfed to oblivion the best part of this game are the boss fights in my opinion and you get 60fps on PlayStation 5 via backwards compatiblity… Expand
  76. Vikingatheart
    Nov 16, 2020
    9
    This game is a masterpiece design for the hardcore gamer. Graphics are great and the gameplay is perfect. The difficulty is hard but fair. The story isnt the most obvious nor is it that great otherwise Id probably give a perfect score.
  77. Rich45682
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Amazing, one of the best souls games ever made, the combat is amazing and the bosses are the best in the franchise
  78. MadMatt_36
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    For me it is the highlight of the Dark Souls series !
    It was my first Dark Souls game and it impressed me so much that I did dark souls 1 right after.
    Best and beautiful areas, Many and various enemies to fight, gameplay fast and precise, story and lore deeply fascinating, best bosses by far and they are AMAZING !! Dark souls III is an unique experience that deeply influenced my life as    For me it is the highlight of the Dark Souls series !
    It was my first Dark Souls game and it impressed me so much that I did dark souls 1 right after.
    Best and beautiful areas, Many and various enemies to fight, gameplay fast and precise, story and lore deeply fascinating, best bosses by far and they are AMAZING !!
    Dark souls III is an unique experience that deeply influenced my life as a gamer.    … Expand
  79. MatsisInty
    Feb 27, 2021
    10
    um ótimo jogo e adoro que temos que aprender o time dos inimigos, os mapas, segredos
    e o boss final é bem intereçante
  80. DenchikTheBig
    May 8, 2021
    10
    This game is the quintessence of Miyazaki's best ideas, such games move the industry forward.
  81. ToPlays
    Jan 25, 2021
    10
    Incredible game with an incredible history and universe, in my first time playing, I played 6 hours in a row, and I don't had realized the time passing, the difficulty can make you be stucked in the same boss per 6 hours, that maked me spent 60 hours completing it, and 20 hours in the DLCs, for me, that's the best game I had ever played, it has good controls and a lore told by the itensIncredible game with an incredible history and universe, in my first time playing, I played 6 hours in a row, and I don't had realized the time passing, the difficulty can make you be stucked in the same boss per 6 hours, that maked me spent 60 hours completing it, and 20 hours in the DLCs, for me, that's the best game I had ever played, it has good controls and a lore told by the itens descriptions and the scenario, making you really need to search for the lore in the game or in internet, but, the camera is the worst thing in the game, sometimes I falled in cliffs cause of the camera turning to the side. The negative points are: the camera, the teleport between bonfires(checkpoints) makes the game easier and bonfires(checkpoints) positions don't make sense sometimes. Good Points: Controls, Balanced Difficulty, Very Good Bosses, Awesome DLCs, Character Creation and PRAISE THE SUN.… Expand
  82. agapokolo
    Feb 9, 2021
    10
    Everything about DS3 is brilliant. Every single frame of this game looks absolutely beautiful. Environments offer great a great variety, from gorgeous snowy cities to underground secret labyrinths filled with ferocious creatures, each environment feels distinct from the other. My favorite part of DS3 is the bosses. Boss encounters, keep you on your toes, due to their unpredictability andEverything about DS3 is brilliant. Every single frame of this game looks absolutely beautiful. Environments offer great a great variety, from gorgeous snowy cities to underground secret labyrinths filled with ferocious creatures, each environment feels distinct from the other. My favorite part of DS3 is the bosses. Boss encounters, keep you on your toes, due to their unpredictability and their great design. Not only that, these encounters are each accompanied by a magical soundtrack, making fighting these extraordinary foes even better. This is a great way to get into the souls series, as this is probably the most accessible FromSoftware game yet.… Expand
  83. vinidr
    Feb 20, 2021
    10
    a fantastic game! the definition of magnific experience is play dark souls 3.
  84. MatteBonna
    Feb 23, 2021
    10
    The best action RPG i've ever played,the wounderful title which concludes the trilogy perfectly,with also a final DLC very emotionally.
    There are a lot of beautiful thing in this game,so so much......at first the fantastic development in gameplay,more variantly,dinamic and funny than the other souls,the areas are epic and wonderful for the players eyes,the lore is so fantastic,with a lot    The best action RPG i've ever played,the wounderful title which concludes the trilogy perfectly,with also a final DLC very emotionally.
    There are a lot of beautiful thing in this game,so so much......at first the fantastic development in gameplay,more variantly,dinamic and funny than the other souls,the areas are epic and wonderful for the players eyes,the lore is so fantastic,with a lot of feels about ds1 into the game,ds3 has also the best bossfights of the souls series,and overall between the bests of the Gdr and action RPG game,level and world design wonderful,fantastic final,with a choice of 4 fantastic finals,i Repeat,4 finals,......and a lot of other things. fantastic game,very very fantastic,the sequel that we never ecpected, what a game guyzz.    … Expand
  85. Primebear
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    Great gameplay, great level design.
    Fromsoft told me that if you do it all the way, you can do it.
    The play after the second round is also excellently prepared. But I'm not happy with the trophies that need multiplayer.
  86. lordoftheboard
    May 3, 2021
    10
    So many good times with this game, they devs teach us to git gut and they are also doing the same with their games.
  87. Superbolonio
    May 20, 2021
    8
    Es un juego que se me hace muy parecido al DS1, a pesar de sus mejoras. Creo que innova poco respecto al resto y su historia es más bien repetitiva. Sin embargo, es un juegazo que le ha venido bien las mecánicas adquiridas de Bloodborne para hacerlo más divertido.
  88. Naikacio
    Jul 1, 2021
    9
    Muy buen juego, ambientes bien hechos, cada "boss" tiene su esencia y se hace adictivo casi al instante (si te gustan los rpg o géneros parecidos, obvio).

    No le doy el puntaje completo sólo porque el PvP es ahí nomás, si bien depende del internet que tengas, es una lata que eso de recibir golpes de alguien que está a 20 pasos de ti siga repitiéndose después de 3 juegos :/. Sin embargo,    Muy buen juego, ambientes bien hechos, cada "boss" tiene su esencia y se hace adictivo casi al instante (si te gustan los rpg o géneros parecidos, obvio).

    No le doy el puntaje completo sólo porque el PvP es ahí nomás, si bien depende del internet que tengas, es una lata que eso de recibir golpes de alguien que está a 20 pasos de ti siga repitiéndose después de 3 juegos :/. Sin embargo, el área de impacto jugando offline es muy justa, eso sin considerar el poco tiempo de inmortalidad que dan los esquives, lo cual hace la experiencia aún mejor.

    Recomendado al 100%, y si pueden agarrar la versión de lujo aprovechen, porque si el juego base es genial, los DLC's son una joya.    … Expand
  89. Nebula14
    Jun 15, 2021
    9
    İt was my first soul game and quite an experience for me but Boss fights were dissapponting and except a few bosses they were easy and simple
  90. TicketStubs
    Jun 25, 2021
    10
    Dark souls is famous for its dark stygian setting and extremely difficult bosses. Well, this game followed the prompt to a T with it’s dark overtones and difficult gameplay. Dark souls 3 has improved significantly where combat and stamina are concerned. While the last installment struggled with overpowered shields, bad mechanics, and poor stamina regen, DS 3 overcame these mistakes andDark souls is famous for its dark stygian setting and extremely difficult bosses. Well, this game followed the prompt to a T with it’s dark overtones and difficult gameplay. Dark souls 3 has improved significantly where combat and stamina are concerned. While the last installment struggled with overpowered shields, bad mechanics, and poor stamina regen, DS 3 overcame these mistakes and made a more balanced game. The lack of story told is cleverly construed within the items you find throughout the game and optional box storylines. The graphics are empirically better than DS 2 and the map design is flawless. The boss fights were some of the best in the series and left me with a feeling of accomplishment after I defeated them. Overall, they made significant changes to the series and came out with a much better game than the last. Ng + 7 get gud.… Expand
  91. Osmancan
    Jul 24, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece, oyunun çok güzel müzikleri var, silah ve set çeşitliliği çok fazla istedigini secip oynayabilirsin ve oyundaki manzaralar çok iyi
  92. Eduarzinho2305
    Aug 19, 2021
    9
    UM dos melhores jogos da geração sem sombra de dúvidas,bom gameplay,bom tempo de jogo, ótimos chefes,bons cenários.Perfeito
  93. OursLesbien
    Aug 19, 2021
    8
    This game is a must play for me. I found it incredible and captivating during all of my games. The atmosphere and the levels are amazing and the OST is, in my opinion, the best in the series. However, some bosses could have been more difficult or have a lot more HP. Also, the game is pretty buggy. It happened plenty of times that enemies just get stuck in a wall and either die or not.This game is a must play for me. I found it incredible and captivating during all of my games. The atmosphere and the levels are amazing and the OST is, in my opinion, the best in the series. However, some bosses could have been more difficult or have a lot more HP. Also, the game is pretty buggy. It happened plenty of times that enemies just get stuck in a wall and either die or not. Overall, it’s an amazing game and I really suggest it to people new to the Souls series or to veteran who haven’t touch it since it came out 5 years ago.… Expand
  94. Helayp
    Aug 28, 2021
    10
    The best part at this franchise. Best sound design and music, gameplay. Best and hard bosses (but sometimes). I want to say Thank you FromSoftWare for this franchise, you did not create a game, but the whole universe
  95. SolaireMengao
    Sep 16, 2021
    8
    Ignoring the major changes made in Dark Souls II, Dark Souls III feels as a revisit in the first game, getting major influences from Bloodborne. It doesn't fell like a sequel to Dark Souls II at all. The combat feels lighter and the map is more linear. It is definitely not the best of its series, but it give many and many hours of fun.
  96. alagharrr
    Sep 26, 2021
    10
    10/10. Фуух, вот и настало время Dark Souls 3, игра в которую я поиграл после Bloodborne, игры весьма схожи но и в то же время супер разные, но тут не будет сравнения бб и дс, а просто впечатления.
    Сюжет. Игры Миядзаки сана(Souls-Like) известны тем, что сюжет раскрывает для себя игрок сам, в соулсах сюжет простой(что не скажешь про лор) у тебя есть цель- собрать души мейн боссов в игре,    10/10. Фуух, вот и настало время Dark Souls 3, игра в которую я поиграл после Bloodborne, игры весьма схожи но и в то же время супер разные, но тут не будет сравнения бб и дс, а просто впечатления.
    Сюжет. Игры Миядзаки сана(Souls-Like) известны тем, что сюжет раскрывает для себя игрок сам, в соулсах сюжет простой(что не скажешь про лор) у тебя есть цель- собрать души мейн боссов в игре, чтобы возродить огонь, ну про сюжет в принципе сказать больше нечего(No Spoilers).
    Боевка. Одна из главных фишек соулсов- это боевка, убивать казуалов в дарк соулсе приятно, супер много оружия, за 2 нг насобирал более 120 уникальных экземпляров, понравилась прокачка оружия, есть несколько типов оружия которые качаются разными титанитами, так же присутствует магия, хотя я ей почти не пользовался так что сказать мне кроме того что есть много уникальных заклинаний нечего. :)
    Атмосфера. В плане атмосферы дарк соулс это очень крепкое произведения, чего только стоит Иритилл Холодной Долины.
    Боссы. Пройдя бб я подумал что в дс мне будет играть легче, от части это правда, но с другой стороны некоторые боссы в этой игре сложнее в разы чем в бб, стоит упомянуть: Танцовщица Холодной Долины ~20~ траев, Безымянный Король ~15 траев~, Братья Близнецы ~12 траев~. Дизайн боссов на уровне, короче в плане боссов игра очень хороша.
    Dark Souls 3 10/10    … Expand
  97. Zespedes
    Feb 27, 2022
    8
    La ultima entrega de la trilogía de Dark Souls es maravillosa de principio a fin, pero lamentablemente la formula Souls se siente levemente como innova realmente muy poco con el pasar de DS1, DS2 hasta DS3. Y además el sistema de armaduras pesadas deja mucho que pesar, en el primer juego si valía la pena usarlas, pero en cambio aquí solo da más protección que las otras armaduras.
  98. DarkwingSchmuck
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    It may be more of a refinement than than a leap forward, but Dark Souls III combines the best aspects of Dark Souls with Bloodborne's faster paced combat and exciting boss battles to make it arguably the best game in the core "Souls" franchise.
  99. zach_grech
    May 7, 2022
    9
    Amazing combat and presentation. Some of the best bosses in the series. Complaints come with the reusing of popular locations from other games. These areas were pretty good however so it isn't a major flaw. Some frustrating moments that felt unfair.
  100. MaxieZeus
    Sep 2, 2022
    9
    Feels a combination of the first two games and Bloodborne with the amount of references and faster combat , but it is a really good combination although it feels rushed. Plus it has the best bosses in the series.
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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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