Dark Souls III

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  1. Neverion
    Apr 22, 2020
    10
    Достойное продолжение серии Souls, также даёт игрокам челлендж при прохождении игры. 10/10
  2. XV_
    Apr 4, 2020
    9
    As far as the main quest goes, I had an amazing time, although there aren't like 50 bosses like DS2, the boss battles here are quite memorable. The music is incredible as usual and the faster combat is well welcomed. The story is still kind of cryptic but I think a lot more simpler but its ok, overall I don't think it surpasses the magic and magesticness of the original one but I think isAs far as the main quest goes, I had an amazing time, although there aren't like 50 bosses like DS2, the boss battles here are quite memorable. The music is incredible as usual and the faster combat is well welcomed. The story is still kind of cryptic but I think a lot more simpler but its ok, overall I don't think it surpasses the magic and magesticness of the original one but I think is kind of closer than DS2.… Expand
  3. Shukri
    Mar 30, 2020
    5
    When reviewers know that a certain game is a best seller, or an instant internet sensation, they no longer write reviews, they simply hedge our bets.

    That's the syndrome of which Dark Souls is afflicted. You will hear people say that "this is a hard game" or "git gud", is it hard for the right reasons though? That is almost never discussed, or if it has been, I've certainly missed it    When reviewers know that a certain game is a best seller, or an instant internet sensation, they no longer write reviews, they simply hedge our bets.

    That's the syndrome of which Dark Souls is afflicted. You will hear people say that "this is a hard game" or "git gud", is it hard for the right reasons though? That is almost never discussed, or if it has been, I've certainly missed it before I made my purchase.

    Put simply, Dark Souls is a PS1 generation game, with the graphics of a current generation game. In fact, not even up there, but I do bet that without the graphics advantage, you would never tell this apart from a PS1 port as far as mechanics go.

    In another way, if the main character of one of your most favorite action RPG's was yourself instead of the main protagonist, and you mastered no martial arts, that's also Dark Souls. Proof enough, you make your own character, so he/she could very well be a stick figure for all we care.

    It's almost never a good strategy to rely on your reaction time, or your skill set (which technically there is none), or even try to find an efficient, cool-looking way around this game. Why are there even enemies that die with one hit!?

    Dark Souls plays like a horror ride from an amusement park, I get the appeal in that, but it's not an "action" RPG, it's... a very dated, wasn't released before, refurbished, old generation game, where the combat mechanics are as simple, and as brutally punishing, as poking an enemy's hitbox in whichever way or form and moving away.

    The difficulty really comes from your own character's mediocrity, and I'm not on board with that.    … Expand
  4. 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.
  5. PsicoticMess
    Feb 10, 2020
    10
    This is my 2nd favourite game of all time, also in my opinion, the best From Software game of all time. This game is the apex of Dark Souls, a fantastic combat experience in a gorgeous world. This game has to offer with the DLCs some of the most epic boss fights in a video game ever made. If you want a mysterious world, a good challenge, amazing soundtrack, epic bosses and a uniqueThis is my 2nd favourite game of all time, also in my opinion, the best From Software game of all time. This game is the apex of Dark Souls, a fantastic combat experience in a gorgeous world. This game has to offer with the DLCs some of the most epic boss fights in a video game ever made. If you want a mysterious world, a good challenge, amazing soundtrack, epic bosses and a unique experience, this is the game for you. Thank you From Software for changing the way i see games.… Expand
  6. Nameless2131
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
    10/10 ----------------------------------------------------------------------
  7. Anweque
    Jan 29, 2020
    5
    best RPG, not a single game dragged me so much as dark souls...............
  8. caiobruno007
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    Talvez o Dark Souls mais acessível da série, apresenta as melhores batalhas contra chefes da franquia, trilha sonora estonteante, combate mais rápido dentre outras qualidades. Só peca em ser linear demais, poderia ter desempenho melhor nos consoles e por ter cortado features que foram introduzidas em Dark Souls 2.
  9. AlvaroK95
    Jan 2, 2020
    8
    Un juegazo digno de sus predecesores, esencial para cualquier tipo de jugador.
  10. kaltunakar2
    Dec 29, 2019
    10
    Unbelievable atmosphere weapons bosses and music..miyazaki is really genius...i cant believr this game rreleased 3 years ago
  11. Tbass
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Phenomenal conclusion to my favorite series of all time! Smooth combat, beautiful graphics, rewarding lore. What else do you need? Beginner beware! CHALLENGING GAME
  12. LikeaPisces
    Dec 22, 2019
    9
    A very well written love letter to Dark Souls fans. And visually the most beautiful in the series. Excellent outcome for such a grand and passionate series.
  13. Patrick73
    Dec 11, 2019
    10
    Il miglior souls di sempre! Livello artistico, game design e level design a livelli altissimi. Sicuramente un must-Play.
  14. SecludedGodMind
    Dec 9, 2019
    10
    A near perfect installment in one of the greatest franchises in video game history.
  15. Siralfon
    Dec 7, 2019
    9
    Un fantástico juego de la saga souls . Que casi consigue alcanzar la magnificencia del primero . Pero que se queda 1 paso por detras
  16. 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.
  17. JunCLJ
    Dec 2, 2019
    0
    Sorry to say that, I never attack the reviews for any single souls type games before but today I like to rate 0 for this game of games because Dark Souls 3 was a very difficult game to play. The worst game in the world because this game is too difficult to fight. Just one hit from the boss then I died. What is the purpose to make a game such like I hit a boss that it will dodge my attack.Sorry to say that, I never attack the reviews for any single souls type games before but today I like to rate 0 for this game of games because Dark Souls 3 was a very difficult game to play. The worst game in the world because this game is too difficult to fight. Just one hit from the boss then I died. What is the purpose to make a game such like I hit a boss that it will dodge my attack. Then when it attack me and I just one hit die? I really so angry and want to throw the controller. Come on, a game is makes people to play for fun but not for play for angry.… Expand
  18. Opolino
    Nov 25, 2019
    10
    Dark souls III is the epitome of the "Souls-like" experience. Combat has been refined to the maximum for single player and PvP purposes. The visuals along with the music are striking and the world building within the levels is top notch. The game succeeds previous titles in basically every aspect, with the most complete multiplayer experience and some of the most rewardingly challengingDark souls III is the epitome of the "Souls-like" experience. Combat has been refined to the maximum for single player and PvP purposes. The visuals along with the music are striking and the world building within the levels is top notch. The game succeeds previous titles in basically every aspect, with the most complete multiplayer experience and some of the most rewardingly challenging and memorable bossifights.… Expand
  19. Miojo_queimadu
    Nov 23, 2019
    7
    O jogo é bom e a trilha sonora incomparável, a lore do game é sensacional, mas os bosses do jogo são "mono golpe" eles utilizam uma variedade muito limitada de golpes, o último boss do jogo base é uma piada, ele é a incarnação de vários reis, e na segunda vida utiliza uns 5 golpes no máximo, repetindo milhões de vezes o agarrão que é chato e irritante, utilizando deste golpe umas 15 vezesO jogo é bom e a trilha sonora incomparável, a lore do game é sensacional, mas os bosses do jogo são "mono golpe" eles utilizam uma variedade muito limitada de golpes, o último boss do jogo base é uma piada, ele é a incarnação de vários reis, e na segunda vida utiliza uns 5 golpes no máximo, repetindo milhões de vezes o agarrão que é chato e irritante, utilizando deste golpe umas 15 vezes na batalha, sendo que um deles que é o combo com espada,quase impossível de desviar ileso, ele repete isso incontáveis vezes, muito chato.… Expand
  20. 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
  21. cradel
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    this game grew over me really well ! .. i played it a lot back in 2016 but nowadays im back at it playing it more and more ! , i like it more now for some reason , maybe because of the new DS : remaster ! ! .. who knows .. anyway .. even in 2016 this was a 10 /10 game , new content also added more fun and challenge . i envy new players who can play the main game+the DLC in one sitting !
  22. Gamer1465
    Nov 11, 2019
    9
    Dark souls 3 is my fourth favorite Soulsbourne game (Bloodborne, Dark Souls, Sekiro before it), but that doesn't mean this game isn't amazing.

    This game starts of at the Cemetery of Ash after finding out you need to bring down the four lords of cinder to link the first flame.... just like the previous two games, sure it lacks originality but it has the second best souls game bosses    Dark souls 3 is my fourth favorite Soulsbourne game (Bloodborne, Dark Souls, Sekiro before it), but that doesn't mean this game isn't amazing.

    This game starts of at the Cemetery of Ash after finding out you need to bring down the four lords of cinder to link the first flame.... just like the previous two games, sure it lacks originality but it has the second best souls game bosses almost topping Bloodborne. The bossfights are epic, apart from a few I had my mouth open meeting these bosses like twin princes and Pontiff and the soundtracks with them are amazing and epic. I never got bored throughout my play-through and loved some of the areas although some are boring and bland. The NPC quest are great as well although I didn't complete them all. By the end you will feel satisfied with this being the last dark souls game no matter which of the four endings you get.

    Ashes of Ariandel is a fine DLC which sadly doesn't go longer than I hoped for and one of the worst bosses in the souls series with the gravetender. But you will forget all the disappointing elements because you get to verse one of the best bosses in the series in Sister Friede and holy crap this fight is tough but intense, I love it.

    The Ringed City is a massive improvement over the first DLC and is actually almost flawless, I love the journey to the ringed city and all but one boss in the DLC which is Darkeater Midir (just because he is tanky and a hard hitter), but once again you reach the end to fight the perfect boss Gael, a reflection of yourself, trust me when you fight him you will be mouth wide open the entire time.

    I can't recommend this game to everyone but if you want to try a dark souls game that is known for boss fights, this is the one I recommend. All souls fans will of played this game and I can see why it is arguably one of the best.    … Expand
  23. Volsyden
    Oct 27, 2019
    9
    Im telling you, you will have to buy one or more controllers because of this game. this was so cool though i wish there was more but without spoilers this game was just awesome to play, this is a MUST HAVE game
  24. Sazakii
    Oct 24, 2019
    9
    A really good game, cool bosses, and the dlcs is beautiful, but I felt it's easy compared to the ancestors
  25. XxRetr0xX
    Oct 9, 2019
    10
    Very nice combat tecniques, beautiful and a huge different weapons to use and wonderful boss battles with epic music
  26. 666Game666
    Oct 6, 2019
    10
    All the things a souls fan likes and the multiplayer aspect has been improved tremendously. Very addictive game that has rewarding multiple playthroughs. Outstanding gameplay with a massive variety of options for building your 'toon.
  27. Milidante
    Sep 25, 2019
    10
    Actually the lovliest point of this game was its first boss fight!! Yes bkz it makes idiot and fool-noobs to ranaway from this game and go back to kiddy fortnite! Thank you miyazaki for your respect to fans.
  28. rocco30
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Wanna go out for an awesome adventure? Dark Souls 3 is a game for you! so Amazing!
  29. dantah
    Sep 12, 2019
    10
    Phenomenal game. I constantly stop the very constant and frantic combat to take in the scenery which speaks to the detail of the game.
  30. mamalboi
    Sep 11, 2019
    9
    hard and nice game, everone like this game, also me,.......................
  31. oldboy
    Sep 7, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's breathtaking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! … Expand
  32. Ararat
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Ужаснейшая игра в серии. Сюжет продолжение первой части- зачем?
    Графика не особо смотрится вообще, и вытаскивает только освещение. Геймплей не меняется вообще из части в часть. Оптимизация на пк и пс4 не очень, так как просидает фпс иногда. Игра чисто для фанатов и не зайдет остальным игрокам    Ужаснейшая игра в серии. Сюжет продолжение первой части- зачем?
    Графика не особо смотрится вообще, и вытаскивает только освещение. Геймплей не меняется вообще из части в часть. Оптимизация на пк и пс4 не очень, так как просидает фпс иногда. Игра чисто для фанатов и не зайдет остальным игрокам
  33. jiorl
    Aug 27, 2019
    7
    This is still a great game, and is a must play in general, let alone if you are a soulsborne fan. However, i just felt that while i certainly liked this game, it felt a bit too samey to the original. I think more new gameplay ideas could have been added/explored, as well as new storytelling ideas. The areas too are quite similar i.e. swamps, decrepid towns, archives. I will say though theThis is still a great game, and is a must play in general, let alone if you are a soulsborne fan. However, i just felt that while i certainly liked this game, it felt a bit too samey to the original. I think more new gameplay ideas could have been added/explored, as well as new storytelling ideas. The areas too are quite similar i.e. swamps, decrepid towns, archives. I will say though the game aesthetically looks really good, and really helps shape the world. The bosses are really cool, however their difficulty is a little bit too easy overall. Don't get me wrong - nameless king, prince lothric, champion gundyr, the pontiff are all challenging bosses but the rest of them are fairly straightforward (maybe its just cause i have played other souls games). The difficulty arc though is better than ds1, progressing very well. DS2 while it certainly had its faults - as you can see in my review of it - made me feel a big sense of adventure, traversing through its many landscapes and killing its many bosses (while DS3 hasn't given me that same feeling) , and in general is an underrated game. Overall DS3 is a great game, but just lacks the originality of the first game, and isn't as grand of an adventure as ds2 for mine.… Expand
  34. RipThememes0
    Aug 21, 2019
    10
    Ah, yes indeed my dude. Now THIS is what I'm talking about! This is JUST LIKE DARK SOULS!!!
    Alright, imma stop acting like I have celebral paralysis. You see, this game is just that good. Like, offline is a great experience, like honestly. One of the best games to ever grace the PlayStation 4 system as a whole. ZERO microtransactions, ZERO pay to win for online, and all that stuff that    Ah, yes indeed my dude. Now THIS is what I'm talking about! This is JUST LIKE DARK SOULS!!!
    Alright, imma stop acting like I have celebral paralysis. You see, this game is just that good. Like, offline is a great experience, like honestly. One of the best games to ever grace the PlayStation 4 system as a whole. ZERO microtransactions, ZERO pay to win for online, and all that stuff that we truly do love. The servers? Oh goddamn. We don't talk about those. Why? Well because online is a very secondary experience in this game unlike some people think. This isn't even a PvP game in the first place even if tries to be, and succeeds most (emphasis on most) times. Really good, I have 1000 hours on this one my dude. Ya have 1000 hours to spend before mr. Grim Reaper comes and gets you? Then go ahead and buy this mastahpiece.    … Expand
  35. ToddChavez
    Aug 18, 2019
    10
    Dark Souls 3's incredible world and awe-inspiring weapon arts make it the fiercest installment yet.
  36. Idin_asadi
    Aug 6, 2019
    9
    One of the best RPG game I've ever played perfect gameplay,designs,story,and memorable boss fights that I will never forget
    Story is that the link of the fire was destroyed and the darkness has come to the world dead people and old lords came out of there graves and we need there blood to link the fire Gameplay is amazing full of challenges different enemies for each map your costemesation    One of the best RPG game I've ever played perfect gameplay,designs,story,and memorable boss fights that I will never forget
    Story is that the link of the fire was destroyed and the darkness has come to the world dead people and old lords came out of there graves and we need there blood to link the fire Gameplay is amazing full of challenges different enemies for each map your costemesation is so important you choose to attack in which way fight as a sorcerer or knights and etc
    Some of the boss fights were so bad but some of them was the best boss fights I ever played such as two Princes Abyess watchers nameless king danser of the boreal valley and etc
    Another hard game from (from software)but it keeps you motivated to play the game
    Dark souls 3 is the best way to end the dark souls series
    Dark souls 3 is a journey in to the darkness that I won't forget soon.    … Expand
  37. nezj29
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Honestly i have been playing from software games since darksouls 2. None of the other games i played i finished and i just eventually loose total interest. Sekrio on the ither hand is truly a masterpiece in every single way! The sword fighting is better then any other sword game period! The environments are absolutly incredible and vibrant, and the graphics on ps4 pro are breath taking!Honestly i have been playing from software games since darksouls 2. None of the other games i played i finished and i just eventually loose total interest. Sekrio on the ither hand is truly a masterpiece in every single way! The sword fighting is better then any other sword game period! The environments are absolutly incredible and vibrant, and the graphics on ps4 pro are breath taking! Sekrio is the game i have been searching for next gen. Granted the witcher 3 is also a incredible game and deserves a 10, but in my personal opnion sekrio is the best single player game of all time! If sekrio 2 comes out i dont give a damn if its 100 bucks im buying it no qustions asked!… Expand
  38. Random_Thoughts
    Jul 18, 2019
    9
    Amazing game but formsoft played it a little safe .. too similar to DS1 & removed some cool editions in DS2 like hexes & power stancing
  39. Nost7
    Jul 16, 2019
    8
    어려운 난이도에서 2점 내리지만 컨트롤을 활용하는 능력이 좋습니다.
  40. Anmoldeep
    Jun 28, 2019
    9
    Great game with good gameplay. The only problem is that it feels a bit old because of the graphic, but overall is accetable.
  41. Niksen
    Jun 25, 2019
    8
    Dark Souls 3 has a stunning fighting mechanic that allows the player to have fun during the entire game. Fighting enemies, save and dodge attacks feel like a symphony. Unfortunately, the story is rarefied and the technical realization gives space for improvement.
  42. FarhadSurd
    May 31, 2019
    10
    A masterpiece
    The main criticism of Dark Souls III is that its world isn't as encapsulating and flexible as past Soulsborne games. Apart from a handful of branches that lead to dead-ends, the path is laid before you in a rather straightforward manner. While the environments aren't lifted straight from past Souls games, they go through the gamut of washed-out castles, temples, forests, and    A masterpiece
    The main criticism of Dark Souls III is that its world isn't as encapsulating and flexible as past Soulsborne games. Apart from a handful of branches that lead to dead-ends, the path is laid before you in a rather straightforward manner. While the environments aren't lifted straight from past Souls games, they go through the gamut of washed-out castles, temples, forests, and sewers in an inoffensive but ordinary way. On a better front, if the sky for the final boss fight isn't an homage to the Berserk manga (I would link a picture, but I don't want to ruin anything), I don't know what is.
    Read    … Expand
  43. theonlyone21
    May 18, 2019
    10
    amazing game so fun the invasion is also really fun just a good expirence the bosses are awesome too
  44. jgmj921
    May 13, 2019
    8
    A very good FS game with top tier melee system. Loved the graphics and all the cool bosses and characters. I am slightly confused by the storyline though, this is a discount to bloodborne.
  45. KingVilla1n
    May 3, 2019
    6
    Конечно, из-за возвращения Миядзаки, чувствуется и возвращение той самой мрачной атмосферы, за которую все и полюбили Dark Souls. После концептуального провала Dark Souls 2 от Юи Танимуры, Dark Souls 3 действительно выглядит внушительно и более талантливо. Однако, присмотревшись пристальней, уже можно заметить зияющую дыру творческого кризиса серии. Не просто так, после релиза игры,Конечно, из-за возвращения Миядзаки, чувствуется и возвращение той самой мрачной атмосферы, за которую все и полюбили Dark Souls. После концептуального провала Dark Souls 2 от Юи Танимуры, Dark Souls 3 действительно выглядит внушительно и более талантливо. Однако, присмотревшись пристальней, уже можно заметить зияющую дыру творческого кризиса серии. Не просто так, после релиза игры, Миядзаки стал заявлять во всех интервью, что с Dark Souls покончено и если Namco и потребует еще одно продолжение, то оно уже точно будет не от него.
    Фансервис, куча великолепного вырезанного контента (бой Оцейроса с применением младенца или появление первородных змеев Кааса и Фрамтпа), невнятные попытки высмеивания христианства в лоре (Dark Souls скатывающийся в социальную сатиру с жирными ангелами и узурпацией Анор Лондо Понтификом и попами), и многое другое обесценили Dark Souls 3 и сделали его неким фантомом, пустой вспышкой, которая ничего в себе не несет. И конечно никогда не встанет в ровень с Demon's Souls, Dark Souls и Bloodborne.    … Expand
  46. SHiiK3n
    Apr 25, 2019
    10
    The perfect game for me, GamePlay and Combat = Awesome, A Franchise ending = Awesome, Soundtracks = Awesome, Boss fights = Awesome, Area designs and characters = Awesome.
    Thank you FromSoft & Hidetaka Miyazaki thanks for this amazing game.
  47. IceCraigg
    Apr 1, 2019
    8
    Great! but knocking out platinum about-very tedious.. all these collectors - horror! especially enraged emotions
  48. ZXSth
    Mar 30, 2019
    9
    To praise Dark Souls as a series seems to be akin to noticing that grass is green. However, the praise isn't undue - this is an absolutely gripping game once you're able to get past the admittedly steep learning curve.

    I played this game after completing the first Dark Souls game, and was nearly alienated from the game by the speedier combat and change in camera angle. And like many    To praise Dark Souls as a series seems to be akin to noticing that grass is green. However, the praise isn't undue - this is an absolutely gripping game once you're able to get past the admittedly steep learning curve.

    I played this game after completing the first Dark Souls game, and was nearly alienated from the game by the speedier combat and change in camera angle. And like many have, I felt an urge to quit. But, as many have discovered before me, pushing past the spikes in difficulty led to a feeling of great accomplishment and an incomparable experience.

    Whereas its predecessors were arguably even less accessible and obtuse, Dark Souls 3 goes back to the basics of the first game, yet improves and streamlines so many features without sacrificing the series' essence. Moreover, the game is still phenomenally difficult, but allows skilled players to potentially succeed on their first try at a boss. And what's more, these bosses are entirely engaging even when they aren't insanely hard to beat. Yet for the masochists among masochists out there, the DLC bosses (especially those from The Ringed City DLC) dial the difficulty up to outrageous levels - from my experience, Darkeater Midir in particular proved to be a near-insurmountable challenge at first.

    The sound design, music, performance and gameplay and just about every detail in this game is fantastic. And while Dark Souls 3 is not for everyone (as the initial barrier to entry can seem quite high due to its difficulty), those who push through will see why this game has amassed such a devoted fanbase. This one is easily my favourite of the 3 Dark Souls games, and I can't help but recommend that anyone who's ever enjoyed fantasy action RPGs give this game a shot.    … Expand
  49. GreenManGaming
    Mar 23, 2019
    9
    If Dark Souls 3 truly is the last in the series as we know it, then it’s a worthy send-off. Weapon arts allow stylish and versatile new moves without tarnishing the purity of the combat system. Lothric’s awe-inspiring locations provide visually stunning arenas for rigorous exploration and fierce face-offs with hosts of deadly enemies and even deadlier bosses. While not all the riskyIf Dark Souls 3 truly is the last in the series as we know it, then it’s a worthy send-off. Weapon arts allow stylish and versatile new moves without tarnishing the purity of the combat system. Lothric’s awe-inspiring locations provide visually stunning arenas for rigorous exploration and fierce face-offs with hosts of deadly enemies and even deadlier bosses. While not all the risky changes land as neatly as others, Dark Souls 3 is a powerful journey and the sequel the series truly deserves.… Expand
  50. BarelyLewd
    Mar 14, 2019
    9
    A great way for From Software to end a trilogy, this game doe's not upset, it's just as good as the first which is saying something, I'm sad to see Dark Souls shelved for now, but I'm incredibly eager to see what From brings to the table next.
  51. 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.
  52. MikeKarat98
    Mar 13, 2019
    10
    One of the best games ever!! I did all the trophies (100%). This game its a perfection, buy it put it in your playstation 4 and enjoyed it!
  53. HugeyBear
    Feb 16, 2019
    10
    A game that gets better and better the more you play it. Breathtaking. Love making builds and being challenged in combat? Buy it. Also played all the DLCs. Brilliant.
  54. nsroehl
    Feb 15, 2019
    9
    Overall great game. Gorgeous world, lots to explore, tough bosses (most of the time), great combat, and I really liked how this tied into the original dark souls through out the story unlike Dark Souls 2. If you played the first two Dark Souls and Demon's Souls you know what you are in store for. Enjoy!!!
  55. Kskj37
    Feb 12, 2019
    9
    Kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
  56. Zeratex
    Feb 11, 2019
    9
    The true game of the year 2016.

    Excellent music with amazing combat and leveling system.
    We can see the influence of this franchise in almost all action adventure combat based games today, its a great game.

    9.5/10 (score for Dark souls 1 and 3)
  57. Ydun79
    Feb 11, 2019
    10
    One of the few games where I couldnt wait to play it again immediately after I finished it for the first time. Difficult yes, but s worth it. About the difficulty; if you have the grit to kill the first boss you're fine, you can finish the game.
  58. Richard1766
    Jan 31, 2019
    9
    Before writing a review, I want to say that I did not play Dark Souls, Dark Souls II and Demon Souls, but I will definitely pass them. I got into this game through the wonderful Bloodborne.
    Let's start with the design level. I liked him less than in BloodBorne. In BloodBorne, locations are much more connected and felt as a whole, this is especially felt when there you can go half way    Before writing a review, I want to say that I did not play Dark Souls, Dark Souls II and Demon Souls, but I will definitely pass them. I got into this game through the wonderful Bloodborne.
    Let's start with the design level. I liked him less than in BloodBorne. In BloodBorne, locations are much more connected and felt as a whole, this is especially felt when there you can go half way through the game to the very beginning. In dark souls this is much less. The game itself is quite beautiful. Locations are different, beautiful and interesting.
    Bosses. In the original game, bosses are worse than in dlc. Practicing with BloodBorne for From Software is the norm. The design of the bosses is good, the bosses are memorable and interesting.
    Complexity in the game is much higher than in Bloodborne. This is especially reflected in the DLC.
    Gameplay this game is much better than Bloodborne Here you can go through the game as a magician, there is a huge amount of different spells that I haven’t understood yet, I will do this further in the second pass. Also here you can go pyromance, etc. With this variety, the game is fascinating. But for me personally, the game is not as strongly hooked as bloodborne, the music and locations are good here, but worse than in bloodborne, and so can be said about a lot of things. I advise the game to absolutely everyone, it is excellent.    … Expand
  59. oknsnl
    Jan 29, 2019
    10
    Gameplay : 10 (Best combat mechanics of all time with NioH)
    Bosses : 10 (Best bosses of all time :) Slave Knight Gael was hardest thing I ever fought)
    PvP : 8 (Trollest player base I ever met :))
  60. Se7enUA
    Jan 27, 2019
    7
    I would say its a good game but its definetely not better than Bloodborne.
    Some parts are better like bosses (they are really different and looks nice)/
    But the game is not balanced. The trick with armor weight is not working propertly.
  61. rillez93
    Jan 17, 2019
    10
    As a huge fan of the dark souls series, this is my absolute favourite dark souls game. There is a sense of beauty in the powerful environments of the game (with lighting and music and all) which makes the game really immersive. There are interesting characters to meet as you progress in the game which adds to the experience.

    Personally, I think that the game is challenging yet    As a huge fan of the dark souls series, this is my absolute favourite dark souls game. There is a sense of beauty in the powerful environments of the game (with lighting and music and all) which makes the game really immersive. There are interesting characters to meet as you progress in the game which adds to the experience.

    Personally, I think that the game is challenging yet possible/manageable in a way that makes it a very tense and at the same time an enjoyable experience. I have played through it several times and my honest belief is that it has replay value for all who chose to delve into it.    … Expand
  62. continue
    Jan 7, 2019
    10
    If Dark Souls 3 truly is the last in the series as we know it, then it’s a worthy send-off. Weapon arts allow stylish and versatile new moves without tarnishing the purity of the combat system. Lothric’s awe-inspiring locations provide visually stunning arenas for rigorous exploration and fierce face-offs with hosts of deadly enemies and even deadlier bosses. While not all the riskyIf Dark Souls 3 truly is the last in the series as we know it, then it’s a worthy send-off. Weapon arts allow stylish and versatile new moves without tarnishing the purity of the combat system. Lothric’s awe-inspiring locations provide visually stunning arenas for rigorous exploration and fierce face-offs with hosts of deadly enemies and even deadlier bosses. While not all the risky changes land as neatly as others, Dark Souls 3 is a powerful journey and the sequel the series truly deserves.… Expand
  63. Infoabend
    Dec 25, 2018
    9
    Dark Souls 3's incredible world and awe-inspiring weapon arts make it the fiercest installment yet.
  64. Blaxmagister
    Dec 8, 2018
    9
    I really liked this game quite a lot. Bossfights are cool as **** and i don't know if it was cuz i used a Claymore, but i had a rough time against bossess with large health and speed. Still loads of fun and dying!!
  65. Gamesearcher1
    Dec 7, 2018
    10
    Well, if there was a best first impression award to any game, I wouldn’t even need to think about which game deserved it. From the get-go this game tells you that it’s going to be fair to you, but also make you want to destroy everything you can in a ten metre radius. But just writing this game off as hard would be doing the genius work a massive disservice. For this game is difficult,Well, if there was a best first impression award to any game, I wouldn’t even need to think about which game deserved it. From the get-go this game tells you that it’s going to be fair to you, but also make you want to destroy everything you can in a ten metre radius. But just writing this game off as hard would be doing the genius work a massive disservice. For this game is difficult, punishing and unrelenting for all the right reasons. The bosses all have fast, but predictable move-sets, and the true art of the game is recognising this and using an enemy’s weakness to your advantage. Secrets are also littered all throughout the depressing world that Dark Souls III takes place in, some rewarding you with unique weapons, others with terrifying beasts that are true pains to defeat, and even entire levels ripe with enemies and unique bosses are held as secrets.. I love that they incorporated some of the speed from Bloodborne into the game, although not as much. It shows in the enemies, some of which are incredibly fast, requiring you to dodge, parry and fat-roll to even stand a chance. The sheer number of weapons also never fails to astound me, as even in very specific groups such as Great-Hammers, there are still plenty of weapons there. Every build, from a swift person who wears rags and jumps around with a dagger, to a fat tank that takes very little damage from anything, but dishes out a giant amount, is viable, although some might be better suited other situations. But, alas, in a game that puts such and emphasis on bosses, just one boss fight can drag the game down quickly. And I found this out with the penultimate boss, who was an absolute annoyance to fight. But one thing that this game does miles better than anything else on the market, is the music. The melancholy soundtrack is based around a choir and stringed instruments, while some scores experiment with brass and bells. Even from the main screen, you understand very clearly that the game is going to posses an amazing soundtrack, and Dark Souls III doesn’t disappoint in this front at all. In fact, I’d go as far to say this is the greatest soundtrack to emerge out of gaming. Yes, I said it, and it’s not meant to be exaggeration. I mean it. The graphics are up next, and I can’t help but say this game looks quite nice. The backdrops of some locations can just look drop-dead gorgeous, while some things are just not pleasant to the eyes whatsoever. The colour scheme is also sadly limited to, for eighty percent of the game’s length, grey, brown, black, red and yellow. And, yes, I acknowledge the fact that this is meant to symbolise the atmosphere of gloom and dread, and it does make other locations stand out, but the abstinence of another less other than its pallet can drag down the experience. The lore in this game, and really in any modern From Software RPG, is cryptic at best, and hard to understand, but the main premise that you, the Ashen One, must kill all Lords of Cinder to keep a fire alight, prolonging the Age of Fire, and keeping the world from becoming darker than it already is. As with bugs, I’ve encountered none, except one extremely frustrating crash, in one of the most loathed areas in the entire series, that deleted not only the character I was playing as, but also every single other character. Aside from these gripes, Dark Souls III will not be forgotten by me for years to come. Its fast paced combat, that includes hundreds of various weapons and shields, its unforgettable bosses that made me run around the house like a madman and its incredible approach to level design. This is the end of the Souls series, and what better way to end a series than making a masterpiece?… Expand
  66. Irisen
    Dec 6, 2018
    10
    Probably one of my favourite games of all time. The level-design is amazing, the combat system is fast-paced and challenging, the visuals are great and the music is a delight. I absolutely love the bosses available both in the game and in the DLCs (Gael remains my fave boss in any game ever) and the rush you feel when you finally defeat one after struggling is the best thing ever.
    The    Probably one of my favourite games of all time. The level-design is amazing, the combat system is fast-paced and challenging, the visuals are great and the music is a delight. I absolutely love the bosses available both in the game and in the DLCs (Gael remains my fave boss in any game ever) and the rush you feel when you finally defeat one after struggling is the best thing ever.
    The game also has a good replayability, with the NG+ system and the many different builds you can use, as well as the endings you can aim for. The side quests are interesting and fun, and the optional bosses are both challenging and a great surprise when you come across them.
    Anyways, Dark Souls' great.    … Expand
  67. Napoleon1
    Nov 26, 2018
    10
    its a masterpeaceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
  68. GreatestHits
    Nov 18, 2018
    9
    If Dark Souls 3 truly is the last in the series as we know it, then it’s a worthy send-off. Weapon arts allow stylish and versatile new moves without tarnishing the purity of the combat system. Lothric’s awe-inspiring locations provide visually stunning arenas for rigorous exploration and fierce face-offs with hosts of deadly enemies and even deadlier bosses. While not all the riskyIf Dark Souls 3 truly is the last in the series as we know it, then it’s a worthy send-off. Weapon arts allow stylish and versatile new moves without tarnishing the purity of the combat system. Lothric’s awe-inspiring locations provide visually stunning arenas for rigorous exploration and fierce face-offs with hosts of deadly enemies and even deadlier bosses. While not all the risky changes land as neatly as others, Dark Souls 3 is a powerful journey and the sequel the series truly deserves.… Expand
  69. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    Legendary game, play it, this game changed my life for good, all I have for this game is LOVE.
  70. Jvbcdtm3
    Nov 4, 2018
    8
    Lore :7.9
    Details:8.9
    Gameplay:9
    Mechanics :8
    Sounds:8.5
    Graphics:8
    Boss fights:9
  71. Lewonski
    Nov 3, 2018
    9
    Gráficos : 10/10
    Jogabilidade : 8/10
    História : 10/10

    Mais que um jogo, uma obra de arte!!! Foi o responsável por me levar a jogar a franquia souls. Trilha sonora perfeita, chefes bem feitos e detalhados, fases bem trabalhadas. O único quesito que o jogo peca e a jogabilidade, que às vezes trava e demora para responder alguns comandos, mas, em geral um jogo ótimo.
  72. iOS
    Oct 17, 2018
    9
    If Dark Souls 3 truly is the last in the series as we know it, then it’s a worthy send-off. Weapon arts allow stylish and versatile new moves without tarnishing the purity of the combat system. Lothric’s awe-inspiring locations provide visually stunning arenas for rigorous exploration and fierce face-offs with hosts of deadly enemies and even deadlier bosses. While not all the riskyIf Dark Souls 3 truly is the last in the series as we know it, then it’s a worthy send-off. Weapon arts allow stylish and versatile new moves without tarnishing the purity of the combat system. Lothric’s awe-inspiring locations provide visually stunning arenas for rigorous exploration and fierce face-offs with hosts of deadly enemies and even deadlier bosses. While not all the risky changes land as neatly as others, Dark Souls 3 is a powerful journey and the sequel the series truly deserves.… Expand
  73. Q_C
    Oct 8, 2018
    7
    You Died.. I saw those words on my screen Seventy-Eight times in time playing Dark Souls 3. As much as I thought I wasn’t going to enjoy my experience playing this game, I have to say I’m pretty proud of my performance in this game. That’s not to say this game isn’t difficult, it’s very VERY difficult. You will die a lot if you don’t respect the game; my advice, take it slow, checkYou Died.. I saw those words on my screen Seventy-Eight times in time playing Dark Souls 3. As much as I thought I wasn’t going to enjoy my experience playing this game, I have to say I’m pretty proud of my performance in this game. That’s not to say this game isn’t difficult, it’s very VERY difficult. You will die a lot if you don’t respect the game; my advice, take it slow, check everything, and attack every chest… Mimics are stupid. The game gave me a lot of reasons to both love and hate it. It felt like every time I took a moment to breath in the games incredible atmosphere, it would swiftly remind me why I don’t ever want to play it again. I would look up at the beautifully rendered landscape and go “wow, this is incredible”. And then just a few steps later would be cursing and screaming at From Software for dropping a huge were-beast at me that I instantly had to figure out how to kill or.. Welp, I’m dead again. By far my favorite part of the game was the boss battles. Holy God the Boss Battles made me want to continue playing despite how much I hate the sloggy grind between bonfires. Grinding is easiest before the Lord of Cinders “The Abyss Watchers” and “Lothic” both of those bosses have a bonfire right outside their arena that have high souls, nearly 1v1 fights that you can grind for days. The game has many memorable moments. Unfortunately most of them stem from the amount of BS moves or groups of enemies you have to learn to maneuver around and slay. I just used a bow to get groups to come fight me one at a time. Dark Souls 3 has an amazing Replayability structure. I have a theory on something I like to call “The Barrier of Entry for JRPGs” Think of your favorite JRPG game, each of them have a very slow first hour at least. They have to build a story and they have to get you immersed enough to be invested to play it all. But that barrier also keeps certain gamers who couldn’t stomach the barrier of entry and gave up on the game before it got good. Dark Souls is the most Western Influenced JRPG ever made. It practically is a Western RPG, it just happens to come from Japan. But where Skyrim lets you have free reign after your first fifthteen minutes, Dark Souls has a barrier of 90 minutes. After you get through the Highwall of Lorthic and beat the boss after holding up the banner. That’s when the game clicked for me. Getting the taste of another boss I wanted to fight a third and then a fourth, and eventually I had beaten the game because I was looking for another boss fight. I just wanted to fight another boss. Dark Souls was actually a fine experience. I didn’t love this game fully, but I loved it enough to continue playing it. I won’t say I love this game, but I defiantly left this experience with a new respect to the boys at From. Now please don’t give me another one of their games ever again!

    Dark Souls gets a 7 out of 10
    -Das_Dood    … Expand
  74. Denitriox
    Sep 16, 2018
    8
    When we talk about dark souls, your difficulty immediately comes to mind.
    and this dark souls 3 is in my opinion the easiest of the 3 and Bloodborne (with the exception of the DLCs) but removing that the videogame is very good.
    the gameplay changes a lot with respect to the first Dark souls, our character is much more agile and faster, and it shows a lot if we come from Dark souls 1 or    When we talk about dark souls, your difficulty immediately comes to mind.
    and this dark souls 3 is in my opinion the easiest of the 3 and Bloodborne (with the exception of the DLCs) but removing that the videogame is very good.
    the gameplay changes a lot with respect to the first Dark souls, our character is much more agile and faster, and it shows a lot if we come from Dark souls 1 or 2, as for Lore, follow the story of Dark Souls 1 and the rest you discover your haha The bosses are very epic and the soundtrack that accompanies them is magnificent.
    Sincerely a good closing to the Souls saga, 8/10    … Expand
  75. CasperWenneke
    Sep 4, 2018
    10
    i literally have over 200 hours on Dark Souls 3. The game is great and have a lot of value. The bosses are not as hard as in Dark Souls 1 and 2, but they are still a challenging, especially for new player. you can finish the game in a 10 house or so or if you aren't very skilled then it could take you 50 or 60 hours maybe. PvP is still good, but the arena mode for the dlc has no rewards soi literally have over 200 hours on Dark Souls 3. The game is great and have a lot of value. The bosses are not as hard as in Dark Souls 1 and 2, but they are still a challenging, especially for new player. you can finish the game in a 10 house or so or if you aren't very skilled then it could take you 50 or 60 hours maybe. PvP is still good, but the arena mode for the dlc has no rewards so don't expect anyone to be there if you want to do that.… Expand
  76. sent_worki
    Aug 24, 2018
    8
    Me dark souls 3 impressed with its plot and game play in the game is difficult rather than the bosses and normal enemies, I still liked the background music in the game I liked the fact that there's a lot different weapons there for them to each to your taste in the game impressive itself atmosphere of the Middle Ages in General I liked the game for its complexity and atmosphere of theMe dark souls 3 impressed with its plot and game play in the game is difficult rather than the bosses and normal enemies, I still liked the background music in the game I liked the fact that there's a lot different weapons there for them to each to your taste in the game impressive itself atmosphere of the Middle Ages in General I liked the game for its complexity and atmosphere of the game, I put 8 out of 10… Expand
  77. SvenL1975
    Aug 19, 2018
    10
    I always avoided starting the Dark Souls games because I heard that they were so hard and I get frustrated easily. When the remastered version of the first game came I out, I decided to give in and give it a try. The last six weeks I played through all three games, all of the DLC, every optional boss - everything. Then I started Bloodborne and was surprised how bad it was, but that isI always avoided starting the Dark Souls games because I heard that they were so hard and I get frustrated easily. When the remastered version of the first game came I out, I decided to give in and give it a try. The last six weeks I played through all three games, all of the DLC, every optional boss - everything. Then I started Bloodborne and was surprised how bad it was, but that is another story.

    So give the game a try. It's not that hard, it's just not easy. Expect spending a few hours on the Internet, looking up the backstories of some of the character, or get some things explained that are not that clear. You will get one of the greatest gaming experiences of all time.    … Expand
  78. DanBenevenuto
    Aug 16, 2018
    10
    Dark Souls III is as good as Dark Souls one, It brings terrific graphics and soundtracks. Brings back the classic Dark Souls gameplay and environment. The Two lores are linked perfectly. This game finished Dark Souls trilogy with a golden key.
  79. Cells_R_Dead
    Aug 7, 2018
    10
    The soul series are my real favorites when it comes to bash & grind games. It has all the ingredients to be the best of the bunch. The graphics are superb and the action makes you sweat and gasp for air.
    The last time i felt so much excitement for a game was when i played through the Resident evil series. Or when the Zombie showed up in RE1 for the first time. That was a long time ago. I    The soul series are my real favorites when it comes to bash & grind games. It has all the ingredients to be the best of the bunch. The graphics are superb and the action makes you sweat and gasp for air.
    The last time i felt so much excitement for a game was when i played through the Resident evil series. Or when the Zombie showed up in RE1 for the first time. That was a long time ago. I have a lot of games and a spend a lot of money on games as well. Im no smoker or drinker. I don't fancy cars or other luxury items as well. My drug is games and movies pure and simple. So i would see myself as a casual / hardcore gamer and movie-fan. I know what i want in a game when im looking to purchase. And there are many that i would not have bought if there was a demo at hand. But if you have played Demon Souls, Dark Souls, I or II, or even Bloodborne. You will NOT be disappointed with DS III. Its right on par with those before. And only games from Bandai / Namco can challenge them!. If you want hours of excitement, feeling strained and fatigued. This game is for you. 10/10    … Expand
  80. therdre
    Jun 30, 2018
    0
    While this installment of Dark Souls has taken a few steps in the right direction, it still falls utterly flat. While the combat has a bit more fluidity to it than Dark Souls 2 it feels more stiff and unresponsive than Bloodborne and still has a jankiness to it. The combat seems to be meant to be slow paced (and everything I've read agrees with that) but there is a strange delay to theWhile this installment of Dark Souls has taken a few steps in the right direction, it still falls utterly flat. While the combat has a bit more fluidity to it than Dark Souls 2 it feels more stiff and unresponsive than Bloodborne and still has a jankiness to it. The combat seems to be meant to be slow paced (and everything I've read agrees with that) but there is a strange delay to the combat actions that is present in all games that I imagine stems from an issue with the engine From Software uses for the games. While the atmosphere and look of the levels, armor and bosses is generally good to excellent the graphics seem like last gen. This wouldn't be an issue but even with low grade graphics the engine still has FPS issues in certain places. Also while this is heralded as a "difficult" franchise it still does not even deliver on that promise. It's a marketing tactic used to sell a glitchy and low effort project. Why would From Software bother to develop a proper working combat system, current generation graphics, a cohesive and well-told story (sorry the off hands approach in the fashion they use doesn't work and whats there is uninteresting at best), a proper RPG leveling system and progression, bug fixing and any other thing that would be included in a well-developed game that focuses on quality when the game will sell with the bare-minimum effort put in. I wouldn't really recommend this game for anyone, and for trophy/achievement hunters willing to play anything (like myself) be prepared to put in a long grind to get your trophies/achievements.… Expand
  81. Err0rc0de
    Jun 24, 2018
    10
    Music is really good, difficulty is hard but fair, boss designs are really good, movement is best in the whole series and there are lots of weapons and play-styles and builds you can use. Secret/optional areas and bosses are really good so remember to find them when you play.
  82. Joshinatir2200
    Jun 23, 2018
    9
    This was my first souls game, and I must say that it was one of the most addicting experiences I've ever had. The areas are stunning, the bosses are absolutely badass, and the combat mechanics are by far the best of the entire series.
  83. Killua1997
    Jun 13, 2018
    9
    This game has some of the best bosses we've seen in the Souls series to date.

    I couldn't bring myself to give this game a perfect 10/10 because I found some of the areas sort of boring and a drag to go through. Also, I honestly prefer DS I and II's slower gameplay style to the more aggressive style of DS III; I think this aggressive style works in Bloodborne, but a lot of the tension is    This game has some of the best bosses we've seen in the Souls series to date.

    I couldn't bring myself to give this game a perfect 10/10 because I found some of the areas sort of boring and a drag to go through. Also, I honestly prefer DS I and II's slower gameplay style to the more aggressive style of DS III; I think this aggressive style works in Bloodborne, but a lot of the tension is taken away from DS III when I can just roll 15 times away to safety. It wasn't a big irk of mine but I never felt the same sort of tension I did in I and II, where I was running low on stamina and needed to play it safe and conserve my hits.    … Expand
  84. MammaSwine
    Jun 4, 2018
    9
    It expands on the genre, perfections gameplay, looks amazing and solves some crucial points on the lore. It surely has some minor problems (gimmick bosses that aren’t that good and other minor things) but it MORE than makes up for it with amazing moments, really enjoyable gameplay and wonderful replayability. It is without question a must have for fans of the saga, and I will say even forIt expands on the genre, perfections gameplay, looks amazing and solves some crucial points on the lore. It surely has some minor problems (gimmick bosses that aren’t that good and other minor things) but it MORE than makes up for it with amazing moments, really enjoyable gameplay and wonderful replayability. It is without question a must have for fans of the saga, and I will say even for newcomers.… Expand
  85. VmsCritic
    Jun 3, 2018
    10
    This is the first Dark Souls game I've played. I really enjoy RPG and especially fighting bossses. The boss fights in this game are the ones you'll never forget, especially the Lords of the Cinders and the last bosses. The DLC content and bosses are impressive. The level design and soundtrack of this game is also impressive, made to feel epic. I played on PS4 Pro and almost all game IThis is the first Dark Souls game I've played. I really enjoy RPG and especially fighting bossses. The boss fights in this game are the ones you'll never forget, especially the Lords of the Cinders and the last bosses. The DLC content and bosses are impressive. The level design and soundtrack of this game is also impressive, made to feel epic. I played on PS4 Pro and almost all game I enjoyed 60 fps, which gave beauty to the game. I spent around 81 h to finish the game as sorcerer. I'm certainly playing more From Software games to come.… Expand
  86. Xelanak
    Jun 2, 2018
    10
    I really enjoyed each hours on this game now 750hours and i m still in love!
    This game is not as all new games : easy .
    Its really a game for ream gamer and people who like to think before run as tard in the ennemy.
  87. 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

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    Cant think of any!
  88. Edgard86
    May 22, 2018
    9
    Pros: Jogabilidade ótima, trilha sonora perfeita, bosses épicos, gráfico lindo, ambientação perfeita.
    Contras: Linear e fácil em comparação aos anteriores.
    PSN: Edgard_ _ _5
  89. njja02
    May 15, 2018
    9
    Everything but some of the annoying mechanics is phenomenal. Not as good as Bloodborne, but still excellent.
  90. Lineart
    May 5, 2018
    8
    Dark Souls 3's incredible world and awe-inspiring weapon arts make it the fiercest installment yet.
  91. knuckle
    May 1, 2018
    9
    Sechs Jahre nach Demon's Souls schließt sich der Kreis mit einem weiteren ausgezeichneten Spielerlebnis, das Dark Souls 2 übertrifft. Es gibt natürlich viele Déjà-vus hinsichtlich des reduzierten Storytellings sowie innerhalb der ebenso verfluchten wie verwunschen anmutenden Welt, die man nach den ersten Toden mit Respekt erkundet. Auch dieses Dark Souls 3 bleibt die sarkastischeSechs Jahre nach Demon's Souls schließt sich der Kreis mit einem weiteren ausgezeichneten Spielerlebnis, das Dark Souls 2 übertrifft. Es gibt natürlich viele Déjà-vus hinsichtlich des reduzierten Storytellings sowie innerhalb der ebenso verfluchten wie verwunschen anmutenden Welt, die man nach den ersten Toden mit Respekt erkundet. Auch dieses Dark Souls 3 bleibt die sarkastische Grinsekatze, die mal entspannt schnurrt und lockt, bevor sie plötzlich hysterisch faucht und mit einer Tatze tödlich zuschlägt. Die Welt sieht nicht nur fantastisch aus, ihr Aufbau und die Verknüpfungen sowie Abkürzungen erinnern angenehm an das erste Dark Souls - auch wenn es etwas zu viel Komfort gibt, was Teleports, Reparaturen und Leuchtfeuerdistanzen betrifft. Aber hinzu kommen wichtige frische Impulse: Aus künstlerischer Sicht lässt hier und da der apokalyptische Horror eines Bloodborne grüßen, die erzählerischen Leitmotive Asche, Glut und Feuer sorgen aber für genug eigenständigen Charakter. Dieser dritte Teil ist nicht nur größer, abwechslungsreicher und auch lebendiger designt, was Nichtspielercharaktere betrifft. Er markiert hinsichtlich der situativen Spannung auch einen neuen Höhepunkt: Die Verwandlungen der Kreaturen sorgen für mehr Unberechenbarkeit und vor allem die neuen Kampfmanöver erhöhen die Experimentierfreude mit anderen Waffen sowie den taktischen Anspruch, weil sie auch effektiv von der KI eingesetzt werden - derart dramatische Duelle gegen Ritter und Phantome gab es bisher in keinem Souls. Auch wenn die Bildratenprobleme auf den Konsolen sowie die physikalischen Inkonsequenzen nach all den Jahren ärgerlich sind, inszeniert From Software ein hoch spannendes, unheimlich ansehnliches Abenteuer.… Expand
  92. Brownbelt2018
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    Dark Souls 3 is an absolute masterpiece. I can not fault a single thing about this game. The combat is fluid and seamless, the world setting is visually brilliant, the array of characters, weapons, and builds available are all some of the things that in my opinion make this game one of the two best releases ever on any platform. The other astounding game is of course Bloodborne. TheDark Souls 3 is an absolute masterpiece. I can not fault a single thing about this game. The combat is fluid and seamless, the world setting is visually brilliant, the array of characters, weapons, and builds available are all some of the things that in my opinion make this game one of the two best releases ever on any platform. The other astounding game is of course Bloodborne. The difficulty can be a bit of a learning curve at first, but once you put quite a few dedicated hours into this game, and realise that the mechanics are different to most other games, it becomes an absolute joy to play. The sense of achievement that comes from success in this game is like no other game I have ever played. I have spent hundreds of hours playing this game, and I still get the same enjoyment from it today as I did the first time I played it. Thank you FromSoftware, I greatly anticipate the release of Bloodborne 2, or any other titles from you guys for that matter!… Expand
  93. Malakia
    Apr 21, 2018
    8
    This third and final entry in the Dark Souls series takes quite some inspiration from its cousin Bloodborne and that may be a very good or bad thing depending on how much you enjoyed the Sony exclusive. For me, it was definitely a plus for I always preferred fast-paced and sleek combat over an over-defensive one, and that's a good thing because DS3's fun combat system is the only thingThis third and final entry in the Dark Souls series takes quite some inspiration from its cousin Bloodborne and that may be a very good or bad thing depending on how much you enjoyed the Sony exclusive. For me, it was definitely a plus for I always preferred fast-paced and sleek combat over an over-defensive one, and that's a good thing because DS3's fun combat system is the only thing that makes me want to come back despite the uninspired design of some areas and overall lack of interesting bosses.
    The main game experience is expanded by two separate DLCs: Ashes of Ariandel and The Ringed City that should've been released as one in the first place considering how small and lackong in content AOA is, that add new weapons and armor pieces that will make PVP enthusiasts happy but do little to really impress the PVE crowd offering a mediocre story conclusion full of plotholes and yet another swampy area nobody asked for.    … Expand
  94. JordiSkateIoko
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    First game I play from fromsoftware and I couldn't be happier. Really challenging game with incredible graphics and animations. Soundtrack is amazing as well as the variety of enemies, weapons, spells, bosses, etc... I have played more than 100h with more than 15 walkthroughs (Some of them were speedruns). In the future I will replay this game for sure. 10/10
  95. sergjoni
    Mar 29, 2018
    10
    Я давно не проходил RPG по два раза, но эта игра попала в эту категорию. Впервые я познакомился с играми серии SOULS, играя в Bloodborne. Однако, хочу заметить, что Темные Души 3 пришлись мне по вкусу больше. Здесь большее количество оружия, возможность использования магии, большее количество костров (что делает из игры игру, а не тупо бустит и без того высокий уровень сложности). ВообщемЯ давно не проходил RPG по два раза, но эта игра попала в эту категорию. Впервые я познакомился с играми серии SOULS, играя в Bloodborne. Однако, хочу заметить, что Темные Души 3 пришлись мне по вкусу больше. Здесь большее количество оружия, возможность использования магии, большее количество костров (что делает из игры игру, а не тупо бустит и без того высокий уровень сложности). Вообщем игра на века, рекомендую – 10 из 10.… Expand
  96. ViniciusBrito
    Mar 29, 2018
    10
    Dark Souls 3 complete and get to the end of the Souls saga story, and i have to say, how it is so similar do the first one, like do almost the exact same thing, but it's incredible how it doesn't feel repetitious at all. This happens because of the hole amount of variety that it give to us, in every aspect. If you enjoyed the first one, you will also with this.
    I loved how they like to    Dark Souls 3 complete and get to the end of the Souls saga story, and i have to say, how it is so similar do the first one, like do almost the exact same thing, but it's incredible how it doesn't feel repetitious at all. This happens because of the hole amount of variety that it give to us, in every aspect. If you enjoyed the first one, you will also with this.
    I loved how they like to tell the stories/lore here, they don't just thorw in your face for you to watch and listen, you need to go for it and put the pieces together. They did put a bunch of explanations about bosses, group of people and npc's stories in the description of their itens, like in armors or spells that when you gather you have a piece of the lore. They also did this with talking with npc's wich are pretty much all optional, so you really need to go after it if you want to understand.
    They did added phases and powers for various weapons, very much like bloodborne, they have different abillities that could be with lightining, sorcery and others, you can use those pressing L2 and gonna consume your blue bar, wich was another addiction, that maked sense, then you can't use thoose powers all the time and get to overpower. Another adding was the bosses different phases, when you get their life to the half, most of them does transform or start using different type of powers, that's great, because it gives to the battle more diversity and makes you change your move set.
    The places are all formidable, the universe building is fantastic, you can see that they did have fondness to do it, are all pretty different, one place to another, the enemies change, the places still all connected and you will always be finding shortcuts, is beautiful how they did it once again. there is one specific place that if you played the others, i swear that you gonna feel a nostalgia in a great way, how they did reconstructed the place but now destroyed, damn, when you see that coming is just fantastic, it's perfect.
    Another thing that we have in here, is that are a bunch of optional places with bosses to go, places that for you to go, is needed to pay attention in what you have and what the place say to you, kind like the doll in the first one.
    To not say that i didn't say one bad thing about the movie, they did removed the cut the tail, before you always caught some weapon doing this, in this one, for some reason, the took it off, and personally, i tough that was pretty cool.
    It was improved the online even more, now we have the possibility to put keys in our games, and then when the friend put the sign on the ground it will automatically show to the other person, and then you will be able to play, this is great. They did put one place that even after you kill the boss of the area you are still able to be invaded and summon people, for pvp, this is another great idea that they did had, because now you don't have to start a new journey, if you don't want to, to play pvp.
    The gameplay is pretty much just like the first one, not fast as bloodborne, but it works, you can get used to easily.
    The customization for faces and stuff like that still simple, but inside the world is fantastic, there is a numerous quantity of armours, and here, different than the others, it doesn't make a lot of difference once that you are using something, wich is great, because then when you go online, each person is different, is using some different armour, different than the first one when everybody used that giant stuff, in dark souls 3 you will use the one that is more stylish for you.
    So basically the game is insanely great, you will have fun, difficulty and will be entretained for a bunch of hours. But if you played the first one and for some reason disliked it, i don't think that you will enjoy this one. But if you did so, no question, just play it.    … Expand
  97. 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.
  98. Karma_police
    Mar 22, 2018
    9
    My review is not a 10/10 because Dark Souls already exists, Dark Souls 3 is as good as the first one in many ways, but the formula is not a surprise anymore after 3 games (including Bloodborne) that is no surprise to know that people favorite Souls game is usually the first they play.

    In general this is a Dark Souls with better graphics is every inch as epic, atmospheric, depressive,    My review is not a 10/10 because Dark Souls already exists, Dark Souls 3 is as good as the first one in many ways, but the formula is not a surprise anymore after 3 games (including Bloodborne) that is no surprise to know that people favorite Souls game is usually the first they play.

    In general this is a Dark Souls with better graphics is every inch as epic, atmospheric, depressive, beautiful and addicting as the first one.    … Expand
  99. filipers
    Mar 18, 2018
    9
    I have never player a dark souls game before this one, i just saw some videos and heard that it was onde of the hardest games in market. I always loved RPG's/action adventure games, but there was something in dark souls games that didn't attracted me but i didn't know what. But still i tried to give this game a shot, and know what? I have 0 regrets, because it is a great game that we haveI have never player a dark souls game before this one, i just saw some videos and heard that it was onde of the hardest games in market. I always loved RPG's/action adventure games, but there was something in dark souls games that didn't attracted me but i didn't know what. But still i tried to give this game a shot, and know what? I have 0 regrets, because it is a great game that we have here.

    Now in this review i will not compare this game with previous ones, but i will give a genuine review for someone that is new to the series. I must also say that i played the game completely offline since i have no ps plus subscription. I will divide this review based on what i liked and didn't like in this game.
    So what parts of dark souls 3 i really liked??

    -Difficulty: Before starting the game i thought that people exagerated regarding the difficulty in this game, for someone who beated witcher 3 in max difficulty this game will be a piece of cake i thought..........how wrong i was xD. The first 10 hours were sooooo hard for me, the first boss in the tutorial area i think that i died at least 10 times, in the wall of lothric i really suffered at the hand of those bastard knights. I died...again...and again, until the 3rd or 4th boss the game was being really frustrating for me. BUT as soon as i started getting used to the enemies and the game mechanics is started really enjoying this game, i still died a lot of times in boss battles but now instead of getting frustrated i tried to learn the enemies mechanics...and the feeling that i had when i finaly won a boss fight is nothing that i ever experienced in another game. If this game was easy i am sure that the score would at least fall to 7.

    -Combat: skill matters in this game, you can have the best armour and weapons in this game but the trashiest enemies can still **** you up. You can never underestimate an enemy in dark souls 3, and i always fight in maximum against 2/3 enemies at a time. The weapon skills were pretty nice too. And the boss design was outstanding, i had so much fun (and headaches xD) fighting them.

    -Lore: the lore in this game is hidden in every item that you find in dark souls 3, and how great it is, it was something that i was not expecting in this kind of game. By paying attention of the world that surrounded me i could learn a lot about each location, that was covered in mystery.

    -Character creation: I know that in most of times your character is hidden behind a helmet, but still the character creator sure impressed me, especially the tattoos!

    -Leveling system: The idea of becoming stronger has you obtain more souls from your dead enemies is pretty nice. There are also a lot of different attributes regarding your character so you can make a lot of builds! In my playthrough i played as a mercenary, wielding a curved swords and a medium shield, but in my next playthrough i am thinking in playing as a herald, who uses various miracles (a type of magic in this game) and has a nice spear!

    -Art/Graphics: the representation of a world after the apocalypse is very cool, the churches, the castles, the views, everything is very good looking. The graphics are outstanding too.

    Now what i did not like so much in this game:

    Story: Now don't get me wrong, the lore is amazing but i think that there is a really waste of potencial in this game regarding the story. I believe that if the game had more cutscenes, with more interesting characters, i believe that the experience would be better. I would like to see more npc's with different and depth backstories, the ones you find i think that they are very bland.

    Depressing ending:(SPOILERS) In my ending i linked the first flame, but the flame was already very weak so all my fights during the game were futile, so much sacrifice for in the end the world fall in the age of the dark (which is not necessarily bad, it depends on each person interpretation), you completed your mission that was to link the flame....but in the end it was all in vain. Now don't get me wrong, there is beauty in this ending, but i would like a more shining ending after all the battles that we had. And basically this ending is a 30 second cutscene which is a bit of a letdown.

    Overall: A great experience, i have never played a game of this kind, it is very different from normal action-rpg's. Before starting my next playthrough i am viewing youtube videos about the lore in this game, because there were quite some things that i missed and didn't understand in my 1st playthrough.
    So i am really excited to do again a new journey with a different character/build and this time i will be more alerted to the world that surrounds me in dark sous 3 :).

    EDIT: I am updating my review to give it a 8.5~9. My second playthrough was even more rewarding, i learned more secrets about this world that escape me the first time. The best thing of this game is that you are never bored while playing it.    … Expand
  100. madcritic_
    Mar 17, 2018
    10
    Dark Souls 3's incredible world and awe-inspiring weapon arts make it the fiercest installment yet.
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  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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