Dark Souls III

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  1. HaemanJones
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    Why dark souls 3 is important? Well i'm going to tell you. Dark souls 3 is the perfect souls experience, it doesn't have the gimmicky boss fights and lackluster world of demon's souls, it doesn't have the imperfect difficulty of dark souls 2,it doesn't have the repetitive aspect of bloodborne' s Visuals but what is has is the best aspects of all the souls games.
  2. Daz26
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    The masterpiece of the decade and the definitive single player experience is what you get when you polish the souls formula into Dark Souls 3.
  3. mythiiix
    Dec 17, 2020
    10
    FromSoftware are masterminds for making this game, Thank You Hidetaka Miyazaki for this masterpiece! a must play for sure!!
  4. sebasra
    Dec 16, 2020
    10
    My first Souls game and I am pleasured by how amazing and beautiful this game is! May the flames guide thee!
  5. VinylSS
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    fun game, better with friends. pvp can be painful as most players are just there to gank you from maxstats. bosses are interesting all with their own abilities and stages, could take a long time to learn how to beat the tutorial boss if you are new.
  6. Iuppiter_
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. I'd recommend it, but I will say its hard, like it can be discouraging at times. Spent a few hours on this game, I like it. Maybe you will as well!
  7. Intenselime
    Dec 11, 2020
    9
    There is not a lot to be said about DS3 that hasn't been said already. The game is a visual masterpiece and the gameplay is intense. It also features some of the most grandiose boss fights you can get in modern AAA gaming.

    I do feel as though some of the level designs and areas are a bit less inspired than previous entries (DS1 & BB still being the better contenders for 10/10, "best in    There is not a lot to be said about DS3 that hasn't been said already. The game is a visual masterpiece and the gameplay is intense. It also features some of the most grandiose boss fights you can get in modern AAA gaming.

    I do feel as though some of the level designs and areas are a bit less inspired than previous entries (DS1 & BB still being the better contenders for 10/10, "best in the series" spots) and the frame pacing issues are still somewhat present on console (though not as bad as bloodborne) but once you get used to it, the game's performance is serviceable and runs well.

    I actually found many of the areas in-between boss fights to be more challenging than the bosses themselves which was the opposite of my experience in DS1 (the only other souls game I had played prior to DS3). Having played BB since, I can see why some may have felt as though there were too many similarities between the two, but to be honest I think DS3 does a fantastic job at remain true to the soul "spirit" in its art direction, character cameos and gameplay to be an amazing game in its own right.

    If you are a fan of fast-paced, challenging yet rewarding gameplay and somehow have still not yet played the Sekiro/Soulsborne series, DS3 is simply put an absolute must buy!    … Expand
  8. ezioadamdir
    Dec 9, 2020
    10
    Best souls game,best fromsoft game,best game in 2016,best game ever.This game has best bosses,best mechanics,best NPC's,best soundtracks.
  9. banhammerzzzz
    Dec 8, 2020
    7
    Awesome game, 60 fps patch was awesome, yet ps4 pro cant give 60 fps all the time ;(
    Peer to peer system killing online play for everyone. Pvp transformed into lag fest where winner is the one with worst connection. From software just spit on players 5 games in a row with it, yet continues to do that.
  10. mollycoddle
    Dec 8, 2020
    9
    Мне почему-то хочется постоянно возвращаться в эту игру заново и заново
  11. Golovachlena
    Dec 7, 2020
    10
    Топ игра на много часов , особенно красные крабочелы на болотах и в подземелье, клас
  12. Yus1f
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
    That was my first Souls-Like game And i love it!Every one say this game is very hard,but İ dont think like that.Yes this game is hard but if you learn patterns And make up your mind to game.İts not hard
  13. MarcinhX
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    I don't understand at all why bloodBorne has the same rating, because when I played both bloodBorne and Dark souls 3. The first one seemed like just a raw and unfinished version of Dark souls 3. What is better in bloodBorne is the atmosphere, the end .. In dark souls 3 are excellent bosses, unlike bloodBorne. The armor in BloodBorne is somewhat the same, but in ds 3 everyone will findI don't understand at all why bloodBorne has the same rating, because when I played both bloodBorne and Dark souls 3. The first one seemed like just a raw and unfinished version of Dark souls 3. What is better in bloodBorne is the atmosphere, the end .. In dark souls 3 are excellent bosses, unlike bloodBorne. The armor in BloodBorne is somewhat the same, but in ds 3 everyone will find their own suitable one. In general, ds 3 is a MASTERPIECE, unlike BloodBorne.… Expand
  14. AllanWake
    Nov 26, 2020
    8
    Mesmas qualidades e defeitos que seus antecessores, com uma gameplay mais no estilo de Bloodborne e mais divertida que os títulos anteriores, porém o mundo e a história não são tão mágicos como os demais títulos
  15. UmCarinha
    Nov 23, 2020
    8
    Dark souls 3 é a minha quarta experiência em jogos da From software depois de Demon's souls, Dark souls 1 e 2 e está é minha análise:
    Gráficos: Graficamente o jogo deixa a desejar, especialmente pelo ano em que o jogo foi lançado (2016). Veja, o jogo não é feio, no entanto ele é inferior graficamente a Bloodborne que foi lançado 1 ano antes e mais ainda a outros jogos triple A da época e a    Dark souls 3 é a minha quarta experiência em jogos da From software depois de Demon's souls, Dark souls 1 e 2 e está é minha análise:
    Gráficos: Graficamente o jogo deixa a desejar, especialmente pelo ano em que o jogo foi lançado (2016). Veja, o jogo não é feio, no entanto ele é inferior graficamente a Bloodborne que foi lançado 1 ano antes e mais ainda a outros jogos triple A da época e a desculpa de que bloodborne é somente de uma plataforma enquanto DS3 está em 3, não é aceitável, visto que tem muito jogo multiplataforma bastante bonito. Além disso no PS4, o jogo está lotado de Pop In e o cenário as vezes demora para carregar. Nota 7 para os gráficos
    Ambientação: A ambientação é bastante interessante com bastante variação de cenário, nisso eu não tenho a reclamar, a from foi bem nessa parte, nota 9.
    Gameplay: A gameplay é a mesma velha gameplay de DS1 e isso é bom, com a adição de movimentos especiais de cada arma a gameplay no modo offline ficou mais interessante, no entanto no modo online esses movimentos especiais tirou muita habilidade dos jogadores, basta apenas escolher uma arma com um especial forte, apertar L2 e pronto, vc venceu o PvP... O pior de tudo são os malditos lags, o ataque de seu oponente passa a 4 metros de distância e mesmo assim você sofre o dano, isso é ridículo, além disso o jogo está lotado de Glitch e a desenvolvedora parece não se importar com isso. Por conta do modo online eu terei que dá somente nota 6,5 para a gameplay.
    Bossfighter: DS3 tem as melhores bossfighter da franquia e são bastante divertidos os Boss tem uma grande variedade de movimento o que me trouxe bastante diversão e rage rsrsrs. Nota 8.5
    Trilha sonora: Acho que o DS3 tem a melhor trilha sonora da franquia, o que deixa ainda mais divertido a luta contra os bosses, realmente acertaram nesse quesito. Nota 8.8
    Conclusão: É um bom jogo e bem divertido, apesar dos problemas ele agradará a maioria dos fãs de Dark souls, nota 8 para o jogo.    … Expand
  16. Skook12
    Nov 21, 2020
    0
    Esse jogo é um lixo, mal feito , o hit box dos inimigos é ridículo os inimigos atravessam paredes de acertando através delas, o jogo possui um caminho extremamente confuso de vc saber pra aonde você, história contada em forma de lore em itens, assim vc entra no jogo sem saber o pq vc tá jogando e termina da msm forma.
  17. Thaksin
    Nov 18, 2020
    10
    Великая игра!
    Спасибо всем кто участвовал в разработке и тем кто помогал мне пройти боссов )
  18. 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.
  19. Dezzieboy
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Combat is challenging but rewarding and enjoyable. Building youre perfect play style takes time to master
  20. Smashg
    Nov 5, 2020
    8
    Es un muy buen juego solo que nunca supe como era la historia (Lore) y me aburría buscarlo pero lo recomiendo mucho.
  21. ByMarcs
    Oct 22, 2020
    9
    Juego con el que descubrí la saga Souls. El juego es increíble, tiene una de las mejores bandas sonoras (junto a BloodBorne) de toda la saga, tiene una jugabilidad heredara de BloodBorne (lo que quiere decir que tira más por los reflejos [rotar] que por usar el escudo), unos jefes bastante buenos (hay excepciones, si, pero siguen siendo buenos, aunque no tanto como los demás), unaJuego con el que descubrí la saga Souls. El juego es increíble, tiene una de las mejores bandas sonoras (junto a BloodBorne) de toda la saga, tiene una jugabilidad heredara de BloodBorne (lo que quiere decir que tira más por los reflejos [rotar] que por usar el escudo), unos jefes bastante buenos (hay excepciones, si, pero siguen siendo buenos, aunque no tanto como los demás), una jugabilidad y una rejugabilidad increíble, ya que puedes jugar como quieras, lo que le da una alta rejugabilidad. El diseño de mazmorras sigue siendo bueno pero no tanto como el del primer Dark Souls.… Expand
  22. DKR
    Oct 22, 2020
    3
    I loved, loved, LOVED DS1. After several ragequits, something about it settled into my heart as a flawed masterpiece....eventually. No matter my hatred for its excessively punishing respawns, DS1 had a great charm to it from its lore, fantasy world, and OUTSTANDING level design. It was dark, somber, but somehow, beautiful, like its ending theme song (youtube Nameless Song ost). Seriously,I loved, loved, LOVED DS1. After several ragequits, something about it settled into my heart as a flawed masterpiece....eventually. No matter my hatred for its excessively punishing respawns, DS1 had a great charm to it from its lore, fantasy world, and OUTSTANDING level design. It was dark, somber, but somehow, beautiful, like its ending theme song (youtube Nameless Song ost). Seriously, this team has some amazing imagination.

    It earned the name "genre-defining".

    DS3 had big shoes to fill, and missed it. The one thing that immediately turned me off was the input delay. C'mon, folks: it's 2020, this shouldn't be an issue anymore. From swinging your weapon, to casting a spell, to most unforgivable of all: DODGE ROLLING. When you press O to dodge, there's a .5s delay until you roll. That alone broke the game for me and made it unplayable. In DS1, my style THRIVED off of wearing minimal gear, but out-maneuvering my target. The enemy attacks are sometimes super fast, so it rewarded reflexive dodging. I could beat most bosses naked! DS3, you wear heavy equipment in every slot, bc nothing else is viable. There's also no 3 levels to movement speed. You're either under-weight, or overweight. There's also some research that suggests leaving a single slot open largely increases the damage you take.

    The death system also feels dated. Dying, respawning, and running to where you were gets obnoxiously tedious. Combine that with the numerous OHK's plastering the world or losing your precious currency AGAIN, and you often feel more like you're running on a treadmill. 75% of your game time will be fighting the same enemies over the same stretch of land again and again and again and again bc your roll delays, you're stunlocked, and back to spawn. Worse yet is this punishes you for exploring. Why wander off the path just to be OHK then lose everything? Eventually, you'll just run straight for bonfires bc the combat isn't fun anymore.

    What's supposed to make this better is summoning others into coop, but they STILL haven't fixed another issue: invasions. Look, if I want to fight a no-life 16 yr old thats spend 1,000 hours perfecting his toon's stats, gear, spells, and every cheap kill on the map, I would say so, but I don't. I want to play COOP: THAT MEANS ME, WITH ONE PERSON ON MY TEAM, VS THE GAME. There's no option to tell these no-lifers to f*** off and LET ME PLAY THE GAME. Once you're invaded, you might as well just turn off your console, bc you won't have a prayer against the no-lifers. Even if you've done all you can to empower your toon, the invader is at least 5x stronger than you in every way, and has about 30 hp potions to your 5 or so. Even if you DO get the upper hand with some outplays, they'll just roll, roll, roll, roll, drink a pot to full hp, then come back, rinse and repeat as necessary until they exhaust all your options. WORST OF ALL, all these ppl do with their lives is sit here, afk in a video game, waiting to invade someone, so you'll find that same kid again and again and again until you burn out your resource used to summon help. Don't EVEN get me started on how buggy, laggy, and sloppy the pvp is, which means even pvp is....you guessed it: a huge waste of time.

    Another beef I have is how DS3 is sooo cryptic, that unless you have the wiki open next to you, you're going to miss 90% of the content. Getting NPC's to join you is waaaay too complicated, the weapon upgrade system isn't explained, the backstabs system is WHOOOOOOO wtffffffff? NOTHING is explained to you. AT. ALL. You have to do so much research, it feels more like school homework. So much time is wasted researching and reading. The game is way too meaty with you chewing and chewing and chewing, through meaty layer after meaty layer of research, respawning, dying, getting invaded, researching, dying, (ofc most of those deaths being the controls or glitches) and never ever getting anywhere. Before you know it, you've spent 10hrs dying, researching, and fighting off an invader b4 you've even seen the 2nd boss, not enjoy a moment of it, and eventually conclude: you'd rather be playing something else.

    DS3 is nothing but a huge, empty, waste of time.

    If you have absolutely nothing to do, if you are obsessively competitive, unemployed, or if you can't function w/o bragging and mocking someone, if you get off on tormenting ppl that can't defend themselves and cuss you out, or any of the above, this is your game. I'll leave you with a conversation I had with a DS fanboy that couldn't let criticism of his golden cow go unshamed:

    "I have np with the game. You're just bad. Gid gud. I got all the achievements."

    "I got a job."    … Expand
  23. JACOENIL
    Oct 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Podría decir que mi juego favorito por mucho, los jefes y su lore, la banda sonora, los escenarios, los personajes, aunque a diferencia del primero no eres "tan" libre de ir a donde quieras exceptuando algunas zonas, es básicamente una maravilla de juego de todas formas… Expand
  24. Unicron35
    Oct 14, 2020
    7
    Dark Souls 3 feels like a step back for the series after playing DS2. I do not like the faster combat and gameplay. It feels too much like Bloodborne. Everything just moves too damn fast to my liking.

    The co-op is okay. It feels really difficult to find embers in DS3 which allows you to summon other players. The atmosphere is okay and the voice acting is decent. The character    Dark Souls 3 feels like a step back for the series after playing DS2. I do not like the faster combat and gameplay. It feels too much like Bloodborne. Everything just moves too damn fast to my liking.

    The co-op is okay. It feels really difficult to find embers in DS3 which allows you to summon other players. The atmosphere is okay and the voice acting is decent. The character customization feels like an afterthought. Overall, DS3 feels lacking of any of the charm or depth that DS2 has.    … Expand
  25. 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.
  26. 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
  27. cursedsvyt
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Thais is the perfect rpg and the BEST of miyazaki thanks and make more ganes please… Expand
  28. Amir2001
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    The game has a great graphic and it is a just game for those who have played and loved dragon age sereis ,skyrim,the wiycher ,great battle system.
  29. kacper14
    Sep 28, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  30. RoninNinjaXL
    Sep 18, 2020
    10
    GREAT GAME WITH A YOU DIED BADASS SLAP CERTIFIED

    Story: 10
    Gameplay: 20
    ost: 10
    Characters: 11
  31. AlexvaderII
    Sep 16, 2020
    10
    Dark Souls III es el magnifico cierre de la saga y evoluciona en los combates ya que se sienten mas fluidos y cuenta siempre con un gran combate estratégico en el cual tendremos que enfrentar enemigos difíciles pero mas dinámicos que en las entregas anteriores porque se siente que peleas contra alguien con un comportamiento mas variado aquí se mejoro la IA. Desde el inicio hay que ir conDark Souls III es el magnifico cierre de la saga y evoluciona en los combates ya que se sienten mas fluidos y cuenta siempre con un gran combate estratégico en el cual tendremos que enfrentar enemigos difíciles pero mas dinámicos que en las entregas anteriores porque se siente que peleas contra alguien con un comportamiento mas variado aquí se mejoro la IA. Desde el inicio hay que ir con cuidado para no morir aunque si morimos no hay problema este es un juego de probar nuevas maneras de afrontar el reto como en las anteriores entregas.

    La ambientación y diseño de niveles vuelve a ser importante y se corrigieron errores cometidos en la segunda entrega. Hay gran cantidad de enemigos y todos son diferentes y agresivos pero tendremos una gran variedad de escudos para protegernos y armas que podremos mejorar bastante y de diferentes maneras para que las adecuemos según creamos que sea lo mejor para derrotar a tal enemigo. Adicionalmente obtendremos hechizos y piromancias que básicamente lo resumo en magia estos se obtienen de diferentes maneras los mas fáciles son de pago con almas dentro del juego pero serán los mas básicos, al final de cuentas esto hará los combates muy divertidos y variados.

    Algo que hace especial a este juego es que desde que encontremos nuestro primer ítem nos revelara partes de la historia del juego como un gigantesco rompecabezas, ya que la misma se narra atreves de los NPC´s que nos encontremos en el camino las pocas cinematicas y los ítems así que aquí todo es importante.

    En resumen tenemos un juego solido con grandes combates finales, gran historia y ambientación, divertido a mas no poder, y con componentes online que mejoran al original ya que podremos encontrar a nuestros amigos de una manera mas fácil y como siempre podemos ayudar a jugadores que ni siquiera conocemos o podremos estropearle la aventura a otros jugadores invadiéndolos y estropeando su avance, esto se escucha sencillo pero hay unos "PACTOS" que haremos dentro del juego con NPC´s que nos darán recompensas según lo que decidamos hacer o ayudar o eliminar a la persona online.

    Conclucion: Dark Souls III esta a la altura de la primera entrega y es un gran cierre para la saga.    … Expand
  32. daikengo
    Sep 16, 2020
    9
    이러니저러니 해도, 소울 시리즈의 완성형이자 완벽한 결말. 프롬 게임을 플레이하며 좋은 추억만 남기는 건 정말 쉬운 일이 아닌데 이 게임이 그렇다. 솔직히 미야자키 히데타카가 이 게임을 뛰어넘는 작품을 다시 만들 수 있을지 의심스러운데... 엘든 링을 기대해보자.
  33. ibra11
    Sep 7, 2020
    1
    worst dark souls by far, although is has the best graphics but that is because of the fact that it’s the newest.
  34. memokmo
    Sep 7, 2020
    9
    + Great combat with new weapon arts
    + Epic and challenging bosses with best soundtracks
    + Large content and DLCs are excellent

    - There are so few interesting areas. Most of the areas are boring and not connected to each other. It's world design is not as good as other dark souls games and bloodborne.
  35. Keitha313
    Sep 5, 2020
    5
    The worst of the Dark Souls game to put it in sbort imagine you have a winning formula and you decide to trash it to appeal to a casual market i.e. Call of duty and Fortnite crowd... THIS IS WHAT DARK SOULS 3 IS!!

    I'm not going to go into too much details ill give you all tje maom points why you shoulsm't buy the game. The pacing of the game caters to a casual low IQ audience who can't    The worst of the Dark Souls game to put it in sbort imagine you have a winning formula and you decide to trash it to appeal to a casual market i.e. Call of duty and Fortnite crowd... THIS IS WHAT DARK SOULS 3 IS!!

    I'm not going to go into too much details ill give you all tje maom points why you shoulsm't buy the game.

    The pacing of the game caters to a casual low IQ audience who can't deal with real timing. The gameplay is essentially just a boring hack and slash.

    Constant roll spam, the roll spam goes unpunished because what it takes to roll is minimal in stamina department therefore gameplay is very lacklustre. Just forgetable dodve dodge dodge dodge Boss fights are incredibly easy no challenge at all
    Honestly im telling you this game isnt worth getting its a massive downgrade on DS1. The high positive scores are fake bots casual souls fans who didnt play the original.    … Expand
  36. GamingLegend_11
    Sep 5, 2020
    9
    This game is phenomenal. The care and effort that went into this game is breathtaking. The difficulty is just right however, some players will find it difficult as there is no hand holding beyond the basic controls. Each enemy is unique with stellar boss fights that get your blood pumping. Each death in this game is a fair death, you just **** up. The visuals might not be the best howeverThis game is phenomenal. The care and effort that went into this game is breathtaking. The difficulty is just right however, some players will find it difficult as there is no hand holding beyond the basic controls. Each enemy is unique with stellar boss fights that get your blood pumping. Each death in this game is a fair death, you just **** up. The visuals might not be the best however the detail put into the game negates all visual complaints. The soundtrack for this game is one of the best I've ever heard right alongside Bloodborne. If you are a gamer who loves challenging games and is willing to stick with a game even if it gets difficult, this game is for you!… Expand
  37. Alex_Sibir
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    Best of the best game in the world. You will feel it during all process!. ALEX
  38. MasterMoonfire
    Aug 29, 2020
    9
    After the disappointment that was Dark Souls II, I was sort of skeptical about if Dark Souls III would deliver on its promise, but after enough encouragement I decided to give it a try, and after playing through the game, I realized how amazing and kick-ass this game was. Not only did Dark Souls III fix most of the problems the second game had, but it also has the best combat system in theAfter the disappointment that was Dark Souls II, I was sort of skeptical about if Dark Souls III would deliver on its promise, but after enough encouragement I decided to give it a try, and after playing through the game, I realized how amazing and kick-ass this game was. Not only did Dark Souls III fix most of the problems the second game had, but it also has the best combat system in the entire Souls series, though it was still missing something that made the first game a masterpiece.
    Simply put, not as good as the first but a lot better than the second game and is a great addition and a satisfying conclusion to the Souls series.
    Dark Souls III is the best game of 2016 and is definitely a must play if you're a real Souls fan.    … Expand
  39. JD1872
    Aug 28, 2020
    7
    The thing that stops this being a much better game is the poor design of the bosses, they would have been better making the game a bit shorter and focusing on maintaining the quality level.

    The DS series prides itself on tough but fair skill levels but some of the later bosses seem a bit cheap, focusing on trying to make it so you can’t heal while one wrong move and they one shot you or    The thing that stops this being a much better game is the poor design of the bosses, they would have been better making the game a bit shorter and focusing on maintaining the quality level.

    The DS series prides itself on tough but fair skill levels but some of the later bosses seem a bit cheap, focusing on trying to make it so you can’t heal while one wrong move and they one shot you or you are spending half your time trying to fight the controls where you can’t lock on.

    Maybe my issue was playing Bloodborne first which is a much better overall game with better bosses, combat and much more satisfying weapons. DS3 seems slow and frustrating in comparison, I spend the last half of the game wishing it would end    … Expand
  40. GianpaoloUmarel
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    It's one of the best JRPG I've ever played.

    The Lore, The Characters, The Armors, The Weapons, The Gameplay, The Fighting System, Is ALL done well and gorgeous.
    Hidetaka Miyazaki done a perfect job with this game. 9/10
  41. Svinoed
    Aug 22, 2020
    9
    Мощь. Эпик. Тайны. Трудности. Все тут. Прекрасная игра, но, сука, сложная!!
  42. LuizH
    Aug 21, 2020
    10
    excelente! mantiveram o que era bom do primeiro jogo e aprenderam com os erros do 2, ótima jogabilidade e alto nível de dificuldade, mas que compensa demais quando é superado!
  43. Jakahagar
    Aug 20, 2020
    9
    great level design
    Addictive gameplay
    Great bosses
    A really hardcore game
    Im enjoying it right now
  44. Moviegooner
    Aug 14, 2020
    10
    After Bloodborne i had to get more. I bought Dark Souls 3 for 9.99 euro's at the ps store. The bargin of the Century. Bloodborne is better but i've played more Ds3 157 hours that's not including the dlc. Beatiful lore and facinating story From software had done it again!
  45. Moon632
    Aug 12, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра не сложная.Сюжет можно на ютубе посмотреть как я и сделал. Отличная игра. С неё стоит начать свой путь в мир игр Fromsoftware… Expand
  46. uviscore
    Aug 12, 2020
    9
    One of the best games ever made.
    It's include all the best previous games had.
  47. Manzanetti
    Aug 10, 2020
    9
    This is a truly great game. Has the best bosses of the franchise and great gameplay. I don't give it the 10/10 for two reasons: the level design is not as good as DS1 and Bloodborne's, and let's face it, Dark Souls has become an AAA franchise, and as such, I would ask for better graphics than this. The rest is just amazing!
  48. Ruzaky
    Aug 6, 2020
    9
    After playing bloodborne for like year straight, putting it down and gettign back to it and finishign it like 8 times, i could not play Dark Souls 3 for long time, because it look like they just made Ds3 out of Bloodborne, faster movement and fights and that undead village as 2nd location really looked like bloodborne place mroe then ds place. But after 2 years i try Dark souls 3 againAfter playing bloodborne for like year straight, putting it down and gettign back to it and finishign it like 8 times, i could not play Dark Souls 3 for long time, because it look like they just made Ds3 out of Bloodborne, faster movement and fights and that undead village as 2nd location really looked like bloodborne place mroe then ds place. But after 2 years i try Dark souls 3 again and finish it for Platinum. Actually really great game and great finish to Dark souls. Dlc also just awesome (pretty much all Fromsoftware dlc is awesome)… Expand
  49. 18Xq8Rtutehc
    Aug 3, 2020
    9
    The best Dark Souls game for me. This game has the best and most challenging bosses (just like Bloodborne). This game forces you to study your enemies and learn, and it rewards you for it. The spell combat is as great as melee and archery. So many diverse and varied spells.
  50. punkblud
    Jul 31, 2020
    8
    This game didn't instantly grab me, but the more I played it, the more I loved it. It does rest on its laurels a bit and is not as consistent in quality as the original but I think its a worthy sequel that brings enough to the table.
  51. Raveren
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Dark Souls 3 takes the themes we know and love from the original and it’s sequel, and adds fluid, refined combat and movement to the game. It’s a breathtaking achievement in the Souls universe; rich in lore and beautifully composed soundtrack.
  52. ItaloKratos
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Seguramente um dos melhores jogos de todos os tempos, épico do início ao fim
  53. CopperVortex
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Моя любимая игра в серии, уступает лишь бладборну. В игре всё на высшем уровне: музыка, визуал, количество и качество контента, босс-файты и особенно DLC, коих здесь два. Минусов я не обнаружил, помимо любовь Миядзаки к самокопированию (что в принципе обоснованно сюжетно) и полная бесполезность некоторых билдов, которые были в предыдущих частях очень даже ничего. Именно в этой игре яМоя любимая игра в серии, уступает лишь бладборну. В игре всё на высшем уровне: музыка, визуал, количество и качество контента, босс-файты и особенно DLC, коих здесь два. Минусов я не обнаружил, помимо любовь Миядзаки к самокопированию (что в принципе обоснованно сюжетно) и полная бесполезность некоторых билдов, которые были в предыдущих частях очень даже ничего. Именно в этой игре я наиграл больше всего часов, как на пк, так и на пс4… Expand
  54. Red_jack_sa
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Wonderful world Wonderful music Wonderful fights


    Wonderful lore

    Worth it dlcs
  55. Mjn88
    Jul 21, 2020
    8
    I was able to play this game after I beat Bloodborne and this game really put a smile on my face. I told myself I would try a dark souls game and it was either dark souls 3 or remastered so I chose this one. I was aware of the difficult gameplay but I didn’t know how similar to bloodborne it was going to be. I was pleasantly surprised that it’s very different in a good way. They’re bothI was able to play this game after I beat Bloodborne and this game really put a smile on my face. I told myself I would try a dark souls game and it was either dark souls 3 or remastered so I chose this one. I was aware of the difficult gameplay but I didn’t know how similar to bloodborne it was going to be. I was pleasantly surprised that it’s very different in a good way. They’re both hard in gameplay but they both have very different mechanics. I like the weapon system better in bloodborne but that’s just me. I beat the game and got through both DLCs and now I’m on NG+. This game is really fun and I enjoyed the PVP system. The boss fights seem a lot easier than what I expected. Given a few five adds the end that gave me a ton of frustration but that why we play Fromsoft games right? Haha I had a good time with this one and if it’s on sale, I recommend sinking in a ton of hours while you’re a home.… Expand
  56. Johnargos
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Jugabilidad única, temas sonoros perfectos, creación artística de enemigos, npc y jefes únicos, dificultad adictiva y retos bien diseñados.
  57. Rampagesmithy
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    beautifully dark and brutal i completely love this game deffo worth investing your time and money in
  58. Argonaut1993
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Combat is fluid and feels the best it’s ever felt. Weapons are fun and unique and l love the new weapon arts. So much build variety and the bosses and designed great and the PVP scene is awesome
  59. Saffren
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Before my friend inrtoduced me into this game,i saw it like game for players who loves to suffer from games:D
    But i understood the game and loved mechanics,its a good 9 point game for me.
  60. ALESAPHAR
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Followed the 1&2 worldview, full of the feeling of the end of the world.
    Even more surprising enemy configuration. More despicable ways of fighting.
    Must-Play In your game life.
  61. HughGRection
    Jul 19, 2020
    0
    The combat, music and bosses are all the best the Dark Souls series has seen so far. While the level design isn't quite at the original Dark Souls's level, almost everything else makes up for it to create a fantastic experience. The DLC's also have some of the best bosses in the series.
  62. Saky
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Is it really THAT good?
    No. It's even better. From atmosphere and soundtrack, to gameplay and everything in between is a pure work of art!
  63. Kristof_Kadaver
    Jul 17, 2020
    9
    Лучшая часть серии и отличное завершение. Подведение почти всех итогов и показ практически всех связей всех игр.
  64. Sus1216
    Jul 16, 2020
    8
    Después del bodrio que supuso para mi Dark Souls II, tenía muchas esperanzas en la tercera parte. Bueno, pues el resultado fue mucho mejor y casi al nivel del primero. La fórmula es la misma. La historia no se cuenta de una forma narrativa, la vas descubriendo a través de diálogos con los personajes del mundo y los diferentes objetos. La idea básica la sabes, sigues un hueco que tiene unaDespués del bodrio que supuso para mi Dark Souls II, tenía muchas esperanzas en la tercera parte. Bueno, pues el resultado fue mucho mejor y casi al nivel del primero. La fórmula es la misma. La historia no se cuenta de una forma narrativa, la vas descubriendo a través de diálogos con los personajes del mundo y los diferentes objetos. La idea básica la sabes, sigues un hueco que tiene una misión: avivar la llama del mundo que se está apagando, si no el mundo se sumirá en la oscuridad. Podemos personalizar a nuestro personaje con un editor más complejo que en los anteriores juegos y elegir una clase. A partir de aquí es avanzar por los escenarios eliminando enemigos y consiguiendo sus almas para así subir de nivel. Conforme vayamos subiendo de nivel, podremos llevar ciertas magias o armas más potentes y pesadas. Los enemigos te pueden aniquilar en un par de golpes si no tenemos cuidado. A esto hay que sumarle el plataformeo en algunas zonas y, por supuesto, los jefes que ponen al jugador en un aprieto por su exigencia. Dark Souls III es un juego exigente en ciertos puntos que requiere habilidad por parte del jugador. Dado que es el tercero de los Souls, se nota la mejoría en el manejo de nuestro personaje. Es más rápido y más ágil. A nivel visual y artístico, los personajes, enemigos y escenarios son muy buenos. Se nota que es un juego de esta generación. Un muy buen juego que si quieres un desafío, debes jugarlo.… Expand
  65. nillan
    Jul 15, 2020
    7
    весьма не плохо, вроде бы играбельно но всратое парирование, невозможность отключить вторжение, оставив кооператив с другом, всем знакомый пинг и отсутствие привязки вторжения к открытым локациям и момента в сюжете, поясню - вторженец пробежал всю игру и встречает тебя в самой первой локации с оружием и кольцами из длс, все это портит многое, главная проблема этой игры в её пвп.
    из плюсов    весьма не плохо, вроде бы играбельно но всратое парирование, невозможность отключить вторжение, оставив кооператив с другом, всем знакомый пинг и отсутствие привязки вторжения к открытым локациям и момента в сюжете, поясню - вторженец пробежал всю игру и встречает тебя в самой первой локации с оружием и кольцами из длс, все это портит многое, главная проблема этой игры в её пвп.
    из плюсов можно назвать хитбоксы, они не идеальные но куда лучше чем было в старых частях соулс и новой секиро (кого ловило в воздухе после уворота тот поймет о чем речь)    … Expand
  66. CossackGamer
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    This series started a genre.
    The graphics are amazing, the game design is amazing. The lore is seemingly non-existent, but if you read item descriptions (or youtube VaatiVidya) it is amazing.
    Tight controls, brilliant boss battles, stunning environments. I find this game has endless replayability. Perhaps my favourite game ever.
  67. StevenTieson
    Jul 9, 2020
    0
    The game is hard for the sake of it.
    Not actually that fun
    The story is poorly told
    The graphics are quite average
    I really do not see what the hype is all about
    Go play Devil May Cry or Dante's Inferno. Way better games
  68. Multilox
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Ohen silno bolit jopa........The best game in the world ❤️❤️❤️. Platinum trophy zalupa
  69. Iamplaza
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Absolutely amazing, this is the best souls game ever, the gameplay is delicious and overall is a must play whatever is your taste.
  70. WiseLich
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This game is a drug. I just can't stop playing it over and over again. Send help.
  71. Vaeu
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    My first experience with Dark Souls was Dark Souls II. I don't remember much of my time with it as I was rather young, but I didn't play much of it as I wasn't technically ready to play it. I was naïve then, but there was something that drew me to Dark Souls that made me pick up Dark Souls III - it was the challenge.

    Therefore, I believe that Dark Souls III is my first true Souls game,    My first experience with Dark Souls was Dark Souls II. I don't remember much of my time with it as I was rather young, but I didn't play much of it as I wasn't technically ready to play it. I was naïve then, but there was something that drew me to Dark Souls that made me pick up Dark Souls III - it was the challenge.

    Therefore, I believe that Dark Souls III is my first true Souls game, and it was spectacular. The challenge was extremely fun to overcome, and the medieval dark fantasy aesthetic along with the glorious music helped to immerse me into the world and the boss fights. There was a tragic beauty with the characters you meet and with the character you play. The reward in the satisfaction when overcoming the difficulty of the bosses is the defining feature of Souls game, and it was what drew me to it and I've been hooked ever since.    … Expand
  72. Sa10_Tazuhiro
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    Здесь слова будут лишними, я считаю. Достойное продолжение, оно же и конец серии, положившей начало ЦЕЛОМУ жанру игр - соулслайк.
  73. MiniSexy
    Jun 29, 2020
    0
    Es un juego muy bueno, pero también es cierto que puede ser abrumador para la gente no generalizada en este genero, ademas de que nunca se atrevieron a mejorar el online del mismo.
  74. Gwyn1345
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    Nada que decir que no se haya dicho ya un juego exelente, adictivo y gratificante, totalmente recomendable ;3
  75. Nekapo
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Dark souls 3 back the root in the dark souls you are can fighting easier with magic build and dark souls 3 have a story lines beautiful storyline
  76. facu21
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    JUEGAZO en todos los aspectos, bosses y enemigos impresionantes lo único reprochable fue el final, tal vez le faltó justamente un poco de "alma" ya que es el final de la saga pero es algo que no te quita la experiencia de juego para nada. Sublime
  77. INU4SH4
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    This game offers some of the greatest soundtracks and visual effects, incredibly fluid combat, multiplayer perfectly blended with singleplayer, worthwhile DLC, and a lot more. While Dark Souls II was a bit of a let-down, Dark Souls III was definitely a step in the right direction. The PvP felt a bit annoying at times though, but it added beautifully to the whole experience making this feelThis game offers some of the greatest soundtracks and visual effects, incredibly fluid combat, multiplayer perfectly blended with singleplayer, worthwhile DLC, and a lot more. While Dark Souls II was a bit of a let-down, Dark Souls III was definitely a step in the right direction. The PvP felt a bit annoying at times though, but it added beautifully to the whole experience making this feel very unique.

    This game also has excellent replay value thanks to its brilliant NG+ just like in any other 'Soulsborne' game. I personally prefer Bloodborne's combat and lore but Dark Souls III was a perfect way to end such a great series.    … Expand
  78. stealthgrey
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    The good things are all mentioned here. My only gripe is the connectivity. Can connect to friends but don't expect a smooth one
  79. Burattix54
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    A very good game, but it doesn't come close to Bloodborne or Sekiro. It just isn't innovative enough for being the third game in the series. Still very fun and challenging.
  80. Bigblack1063
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Entiendo que haya fans de la saga en el que no les gustará este por la agilidad del personaje o incluso la casi nula exploración que hay, pero a mí me gustó tanto que me pillé lo dlcs. Lo he re jugado varías veces y de no ser por la historia sería el que recomendaría a alguien que coge por primera vez un Dark Souls.
  81. 302035augusto
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    Um dos jogos mais difíceis mas que a recompensa é excelente. Acoselho a compar e ver pra crer.
  82. Shaxsss
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Великолепная игра. Провел в игре более 200 часов и буду продолжать в нее играть. Рекомендую
  83. 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
  84. Flstudio44
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Great game! More than 80 hours in game, I will cry when I finish it. Two dlc's ahead I heard worth playing too!
  85. tantotonto
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    El souls mas redondo, simplemente una obra maestra, lastima que los dlcs no esten a la altura.
  86. Leandro5an
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    Tremendo juego. Súper fluido, tremendos jefes. Me divertí mucho de principio a fin.
  87. GRimMjow-2882
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    great bossfights great lore great combat and anything you can expect from a soulsgame.
  88. SCMG21
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    You'll face death and it won't be pretty. Enough death to leave you broken, time after time
  89. minafares
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game ever it consider the second best game in the history after the witcher E… Expand
  90. MondongoBoi
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    It's an amazing game. That's for sure. The visuals are just awesome and project a dark, lonely and sad atmosphere. The soundtrack is easily one of the best of the last years and the general sounds of the game are inmersive and very scary sometimes. The levels are made in a great way, so you feel rewarded when reaching a new area. The bosses are, at least most of them, very dynamic, fluidIt's an amazing game. That's for sure. The visuals are just awesome and project a dark, lonely and sad atmosphere. The soundtrack is easily one of the best of the last years and the general sounds of the game are inmersive and very scary sometimes. The levels are made in a great way, so you feel rewarded when reaching a new area. The bosses are, at least most of them, very dynamic, fluid and tough. Maybe there are a couple of bosses that are just too easy to kill. The game also lacks of better mechanics when talking about replaying it. After you beat it and go for the New Game + it just feels more of the same.

    It's a great game of this generation, and maybe the best of the trilogy. It gathered the best of From Software games and put it in a masterpiece, and that`s the end that Dark Souls needed.    … Expand
  91. Mahmood_Yusuf
    Jun 14, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best games of all time. Combat is awesome, bosses are challenging. Improved on the previous installment of the game and recommend it for any person who likes to challenge themselves. For me, the best souls game in the series.… Expand
  92. B0rn2_w1n
    Jun 13, 2020
    9
    One of my favourite games. Not at the level of Bloodborne, but almost as good, pure From Software.

    The DLCs are very solid and a good complement to the game.
  93. Sephiroth89
    Jun 11, 2020
    8
    Challenging and satisfying game that sucks you in and make you treat it seriouisly to beat. The multiplayer is trash so I wont give it more than 8.
  94. CoraxReviews
    Jun 9, 2020
    9
    Dark Souls III is the perfect end to the Souls series. It is the pinnacle of From Software's beloved franchise in terms of gameplay, visuals and sound. Boasting some of the most interesting areas and boss fights ever, Dark Souls III is an incredible joy to play and will go down in video game history as one of the best games of all time. This game is a must-play for Souls fans as well as newcomers.
  95. XxAlbertoBuzzxX
    Jun 2, 2020
    9
    Dark souls III
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  96. 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)
  97. Electrohead
    May 18, 2020
    9
    Dark Souls III is an amazing end to the Dark Souls trilogy and ultimately feels like a mash-up of all the best moments from Demon's Souls, Dark Souls I & II, and Bloodborne. Some people may feel that the game lacks originality for this reason and pays too many homages, but for me it was a great send-off to the series. With the exception of a few weak bosses and it not being as memorable asDark Souls III is an amazing end to the Dark Souls trilogy and ultimately feels like a mash-up of all the best moments from Demon's Souls, Dark Souls I & II, and Bloodborne. Some people may feel that the game lacks originality for this reason and pays too many homages, but for me it was a great send-off to the series. With the exception of a few weak bosses and it not being as memorable as the first Dark Souls, this is easily one of From Software's best games.… Expand
  98. AlexeyMG
    May 9, 2020
    9
    This game has some bad touches for example: some mini-bosses are more difficult than some bosses and it doesn't have the same essence that you first game has, but removing small details, it's a completely recommendable game for people who like challenges.
  99. samsaf333
    May 7, 2020
    10
    The only problem is lags in pvp , spent 200 hours playing , if you want great , sometimes hard experience , you should try , it will bring a lot of emotions to you !
  100. RayneMoonfire
    Apr 26, 2020
    10
    Dark Souls 3 is literally the most underrated game ever, rather than the embarrassment to gaming that was Dark Souls 2, this game is a redemption to the terrible sequel to the Dark Souls masterpiece. Must Play!
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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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