Dark Souls III

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  1. DeusXCom
    Aug 13, 2016
    8
    From the perspective a of a Souls veteran who put thousands of hours into previous titles, I'm actually glad that this is supposed to be the last one. While it's still pretty good Souls material, it has it's moments and I really enjoyed my playthroughs, I must say, this has been my least favourite entry in the series.

    It lacks it's own unique flavor, most places you visit, you feel like    From the perspective a of a Souls veteran who put thousands of hours into previous titles, I'm actually glad that this is supposed to be the last one. While it's still pretty good Souls material, it has it's moments and I really enjoyed my playthroughs, I must say, this has been my least favourite entry in the series.

    It lacks it's own unique flavor, most places you visit, you feel like you've been there before, most NPC's you meet you feel like you've met before, most items and weapons are straight up copy-paste from previous games, it just feels like playing the same thing all over again, I appreciate the nostalgic tidbits here and there, but this went a little bit too far, whole experience felt too repetitive, like all previous Souls titles mixed together without creating it's own unique identity.

    It's still an amazing game that's worth playing through at least once, but the thing is, Demon Souls, Dark Souls and Bloodborne were true masterpieces, even Dark Souls 2 while it had some problems, I enjoyed it more, mainly for it's amazing multiplayer/pvp/covenants, which is another area where DS3 is seriously lacking. The fact that it's probably the most linear of all Souls games doesn't help either and severely hurts replayability.

    To end the review on a praising the sun note, world design is again top notch here, very complex especially in it's verticality, some areas such as Irithyll are just beautiful, gameplay is still fun, bosses that stand out this time for me were Abyss Watchers, Dancer or Nameless King. Some of the lore elements were very interesting, entire questline with Yuria and lord of hollows, mysteries around Londor or children of Gwynevere, very good stuff and it made me go back for some more digging, so as I said, still a great game and a suiting end to the franchise, but...

    I hope this was truly the last Souls title and I'm looking forward to see something really new from From Soft next time, because the talent is absolutely still there, they just need to focus on new ideas instead of rehashing the old ones. 8/10    … Expand
  2. WrenOz
    Aug 13, 2016
    9
    Just started playing this last night, already clocked 9 hours, the graphics are stunning, combat is fluid and the music and voice acting IS PHENOMENAL. I love dark souls so much and if this truly is the final dark souls game, itll be a sad day for us all. But bittersweet, because we're sent off with a final stunning entry in this amazing series. Thank you FromSoftware.
  3. Frostheos
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    Miyazaki came back, and with him, Dark Souls' soul. It's a freaking love letter from From Soft. The essence of Dark Souls 1 with stunning graphics and a faster combat system. Just like the first Dark Souls, but more linear. Though it improves in literally everything else. A real masterpiece.
  4. willerkiller
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    From Software has done it again! Breathtaking visuals, brutal top-notch gameplay and the series staple mysterious but intriguing lore makes Dark Souls III a must-have for fans of dark fantasy. Along with those seeking a rewarding challenge that will test their mettle in intricate skill-based combat. This is the genre of Action RPG at its finest and in the years to follow numerousFrom Software has done it again! Breathtaking visuals, brutal top-notch gameplay and the series staple mysterious but intriguing lore makes Dark Souls III a must-have for fans of dark fantasy. Along with those seeking a rewarding challenge that will test their mettle in intricate skill-based combat. This is the genre of Action RPG at its finest and in the years to follow numerous developers shall be hoping to emulate what this masterfully crafted trilogy has managed to accomplish. Take a step into this forlorn, nihilistic and beautiful world. You will not be disappointed.… Expand
  5. SnowDay
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Are you a lonely, 20-something bachelor? Do you enjoy being smacked around until you learn to love it? Do you enjoy deep lore and dungeon exploration with sudden death lurking around every corner? Look no further! Fall further into Stockholm's Syndrome with the third installment of this great series.
  6. aesthethicc
    Aug 9, 2016
    8
    After finishing the game, (around 38 hours; including all the boss fights) I have to say I enjoyed this game a lot. The characters and vague lore intrigue me and the design is impeccable. Classes are very different and appeal to every type of play-style. Combat is thankfully not hard due to high HP & DMG opponents, but because of their moves. This allows people to actually get better atAfter finishing the game, (around 38 hours; including all the boss fights) I have to say I enjoyed this game a lot. The characters and vague lore intrigue me and the design is impeccable. Classes are very different and appeal to every type of play-style. Combat is thankfully not hard due to high HP & DMG opponents, but because of their moves. This allows people to actually get better at the game, but without merely getting better "weapons and armor" (Ex. Destiny) Game was good length as well. Soundtrack was extremely well produced and adds a lot of intensity to boss fights. Only negative things I found was that a lot of the locations look the same (have the grey pallet) and can get boring. There are a few exceptions, but the majority are boring and dull, due to the same color pallet, which consists of mostly shades. Secondly, NG+ and on gets boring as there is nothing new added to the game except for higher stats on enemies and the same items, but 1+, 2+, 3+, etc.… Expand
  7. TzzzT23
    Aug 8, 2016
    10
    this game is really awesome , I dont know how to describe it but I can say this is one of the best souls series after demon souls , but I think bloodborne still is better than dark souls 3 . this game is the best hack and slash category
  8. Excitedpickle69
    Aug 7, 2016
    6
    First off I'm a fan of the first game and this game is very good to but the one thing I hate is the hit detection in this game I fight bosses and the only 5 seconds I get is me slashing and nothing happening and I end up. Pvp isn't better either literally can't hit anything.
  9. mwil236
    Jul 30, 2016
    10
    Granted, I am reviewing the game from the perspective of a Souls fan, but even non-Soulers are encouraged to take a crack at DS3. The best thing about it, probably, is that it is not Dark Souls 2. It hearkens back to Dark Souls but maintains series classics like impossible-to-follow "quests," the killing of several primary bosses to advance, poison swamp levels and brutal gameplay.Granted, I am reviewing the game from the perspective of a Souls fan, but even non-Soulers are encouraged to take a crack at DS3. The best thing about it, probably, is that it is not Dark Souls 2. It hearkens back to Dark Souls but maintains series classics like impossible-to-follow "quests," the killing of several primary bosses to advance, poison swamp levels and brutal gameplay. Potentially less difficult than Dark Souls but certainly harder and more satisfying than Dark Souls 2, it is the true heir apparent to the Dark Souls series. An excellent game, no questions asked.… Expand
  10. MaxITA
    Jul 22, 2016
    0
    The whole game in a single word: CONFUSION. Worst game ever played. Totally different from Souls. This is not a Souls at all. A "Bit em up" game where everything is hubbub, chaos and confusion: fights, lore, gameplay. Everything.
  11. elvistrentin
    Jul 19, 2016
    10
    Just fantastic! Theres no other word to describe this amazing game. I played all the souls games before and i can tell u guyz, this one is really worth your time and money
  12. ocmasterrace
    Jul 8, 2016
    10
    This game feels so rewarding. Playing Dark Soul III is hard but so satisfying. The game reward you when you explore and discover new items and areas. It's fantastic style and soundtrack/sound effects will get you immerse the whole time you play. Its a truly good and hard game to finish. Understanding everything in this game is not easy, it makes you think about how deep is this game. IThis game feels so rewarding. Playing Dark Soul III is hard but so satisfying. The game reward you when you explore and discover new items and areas. It's fantastic style and soundtrack/sound effects will get you immerse the whole time you play. Its a truly good and hard game to finish. Understanding everything in this game is not easy, it makes you think about how deep is this game. I would buy again.… Expand
  13. Nefastus
    Jul 4, 2016
    3
    Sadly Dark Souls 3 didn't live up the hype. The PvE experience is overall shallow (the story is the weakest of all 3 games, there is also a TON of fan service) and has close to no replay value. The PvP is vastly inferior to Dark Souls 2 PvP. It passes a strong feeling of a fast cash in for the producer.

    I recomend dark souls 2 instead (or dark souls 1 even).
  14. MudMonger
    Jul 4, 2016
    10
    My favorite series of games.
    I havent put as much time into DS3 as I'd like but ive played it a few hours and what ive seen so far. I like. This could be the best one yet.
  15. Hairyapelips
    Jul 3, 2016
    3
    Don't fall for the hype, this game is terrible. I've played through Bloodborne and I enjoy a decent challenge, but there is none to be found here, at least not in the form of a boss.

    The camera, painfully sluggish controls and trivial combat is what you'll be fighting here when you're not coping with boredom. Everything that goes into a good action game, e.g. clever level design and    Don't fall for the hype, this game is terrible. I've played through Bloodborne and I enjoy a decent challenge, but there is none to be found here, at least not in the form of a boss.

    The camera, painfully sluggish controls and trivial combat is what you'll be fighting here when you're not coping with boredom. Everything that goes into a good action game, e.g. clever level design and responsive, engaging combat has been replaced with high HP mobs that kill you in two hits and tedious paths through hordes of mobs.

    There is legitimately no difficulty in this game. There are either gimmicks that allow you to kill the boss in a few hits, or the ability to summon players/npcs to basically kill the boss for you with minimal effort (that's what they call hardcore nowadays?). The game becomes so tedious that it eventually becomes a chore to play.

    To sort of offset this they have added a lot of checkpoints (called bonfires in the darksouls universe), but it does not save you from having to rely on R1 spamming and dodging to deal with the trivial AI.

    The game is basically two buttons and nothing more. If you ever try anything fancy the game punishes you with awkwardly long animations that leave you open to attacks, which usually kill you immediately. Roll. Slash. Roll. That's it. Even blocking is deterred by the ridiculous amount of stamina damage (with a fully upgraded shield with high stability, determining how much stamina damage you take..) you take, meaning if you block you will be left with no room to do anything vs. a big mob/boss.

    This game is also bug ridden, has awful performance and AI that allows itself to be exploited. Some of the bosses will get stuck in terrain, fall of to their doom, or simply stop chasing and content themselves with a nice snooze inside a pillar.

    The only saving graces of this game are:

    Character customization. You have a decent array of builds to choose from along with a couple weapons..... which should be more, but aren't, since most weapons are not viable due to their long animations that get you killed.

    Sound. The music is actually quite decent. Not that I would ever buy the soundtrack, but it is nice at times.

    Amount of content... sort of. If you are good at Souls games you will probably get at least a good 15-20+ hours out of depending on if you are willing to play the NG+ (you get to play the game over again if you beat it, for those of you who don't know Souls games). The problem is that most of this content is boring, linear and the same old crap you've seen a thousand times before. The levels, especially when compared to its predecessors, are BORING. You don't have much choice where to go, or how to progress. Exploration is a necessity, but is done in the most obvious and tedious fashion (e.g. tons of mobs you have to fight 1v1).

    Graphics... sort of. They are mediocre and ironically not as good as Bloodbornes (or Destinys, but Destiny is in a class of its own).

    Due to the aforementioned I gave it 2 extra points; were it not for the fluff like music and appearance, this would rate among the worst action games I have ever played in being nearly 40 years on this planet given how many resources were at their disposal.

    This game is the call of duty of third action adventure games and should be avoided like the plague.

    If you want a good souls experience that is up to snuff with other modern action games, try Bloodborne. It is a better version of this game in every single aspect, but be ready for real difficulty.

    Stay far away from this game and don't give the developers a cent for this piece of crap. It is a disgrace to the gaming industry and I regret having given them anything for it.    … Expand
  16. prophetld
    Jul 3, 2016
    4
    Lol at anybody giving this trash more than 6/10. Read the forums. This game fails hard as a Souls game and as a huge Souls fan, I'm honestly disgusted by it. You will burn out of this game after 300-500 hours because the pvp is complete garbage and so is the co-op. Worst Souls game by far and you have to be some kind of idiot to not think so. Just read the posts on reddit. People areLol at anybody giving this trash more than 6/10. Read the forums. This game fails hard as a Souls game and as a huge Souls fan, I'm honestly disgusted by it. You will burn out of this game after 300-500 hours because the pvp is complete garbage and so is the co-op. Worst Souls game by far and you have to be some kind of idiot to not think so. Just read the posts on reddit. People are really down on this game for very good reasons. It's an epic fail that's only good for solo pve. You won't still be playing it after 300-500 hours. Trust me.… Expand
  17. Bndr
    Jun 26, 2016
    8
    Thes game is amazing and i have a great time but there is that thing they add cold softband wear the players gat banded from playing with normal people you can just play wthe people that softband like you .you will get softband for cachet or take items from hackers but i got softband many many time for no reason i just invid someone and then i got to my world and I just realized that imThes game is amazing and i have a great time but there is that thing they add cold softband wear the players gat banded from playing with normal people you can just play wthe people that softband like you .you will get softband for cachet or take items from hackers but i got softband many many time for no reason i just invid someone and then i got to my world and I just realized that im softband for no reason that why I gave it 8… Expand
  18. dbmc77
    Jun 26, 2016
    0
    This is the worst game in an excellent series. I know people who have traded it in and am one of many who returned to the vastly superior DS2. Honestly, DS3 is trash. It has a few redeeming qualities in terms of its visuals, and the weapon arts was a nice touch, but otherwise the combat is clunky as f*** and there is very little skill in the pvp. Google what I'm saying and find it onThis is the worst game in an excellent series. I know people who have traded it in and am one of many who returned to the vastly superior DS2. Honestly, DS3 is trash. It has a few redeeming qualities in terms of its visuals, and the weapon arts was a nice touch, but otherwise the combat is clunky as f*** and there is very little skill in the pvp. Google what I'm saying and find it on reddit.

    This is one of the only honest reviews you'll see on here and once you get over the fresh veneer of having a new game/new Souls game, you'll see this game for the garbage that many others currently do. Terrible way to end the series. It's not a 2/10 game, but it's not the 10/10 or the 9/10 that blind fan boys gave it the day they opened the package. I'm 100% positive that many of them would revise the scores they initially gave it and all you have to do is go to the message boards to see people opening their eyes to the bad game that this actually is.    … Expand
  19. RadiantAngel
    Jun 23, 2016
    10
    My game of the year - kept putting Uncharted down to play this.

    Played well over 300 hours completing the game multiple times with various character types. Simply awesome!
  20. nosebeagle
    Jun 22, 2016
    3
    I tried Dark Souls a ways back and found it, repetitive for lack of a better word and sort of slow. A game based on grinding, not that there is anything wrong with that as many games are based on that technique. Anyway, have not played the series, but decided to try DS3. It looks nice, but is pretty much the same clunky and repetitive combat as DS1, I became bored with it quickly.I tried Dark Souls a ways back and found it, repetitive for lack of a better word and sort of slow. A game based on grinding, not that there is anything wrong with that as many games are based on that technique. Anyway, have not played the series, but decided to try DS3. It looks nice, but is pretty much the same clunky and repetitive combat as DS1, I became bored with it quickly. There are so many games available with fluid combat and much better AI than the DS games. I didn't think it was very difficult, just repetitive and boring.… Expand
  21. redrevolver
    Jun 22, 2016
    10
    Luego de platinarlo y haberlo terminado 6 veces, puedo decir que el juego para mi es Goty 2016.
    La duración para saber todos sus secretos ronda las 100hs, yo lo jugué 135hs, el online es muy divertido, las invasiones, los pvp, jugar cooperativo. Tiene tantos secretos el juego que no te aburre, es un poco difícil, en realidad requiere de concentración y un poquito de paciencia. Los tiempos    Luego de platinarlo y haberlo terminado 6 veces, puedo decir que el juego para mi es Goty 2016.
    La duración para saber todos sus secretos ronda las 100hs, yo lo jugué 135hs, el online es muy divertido, las invasiones, los pvp, jugar cooperativo. Tiene tantos secretos el juego que no te aburre, es un poco difícil, en realidad requiere de concentración y un poquito de paciencia. Los tiempos de carga son rapidísimos, las builds que podes armar son variadas y divertidas. No le tenia fe, porque vi gameplays y no me convencía, venia de haber jugado Bloodborne, peor me termino gustando mucho mas que blood. Me gusto mas que uncharted 4. en definitiva un goty 2016 hasta ahora.    … Expand
  22. PeanutLamp12
    Jun 16, 2016
    10
    Yhorm taught me how to love again. Idk why he keeps the only weapon that can kill him right next to his chair, but whatever he has a silly hat and i guess thats all that really matters
  23. BananaReviews
    Jun 15, 2016
    8
    Não é tão bom quanto os anteriores mas é bem legal e DESAFIADOR como DS deve ser,eu esperava mais,porém o que recebi foi ótimo,vale a pena comprar se gosta de RPG e de se irritar MUITO
  24. NeoGeo
    Jun 10, 2016
    9
    Personally, this game gets one point off due to the PvP feeling a unbalanced. That doesn't shade the fact that the game has amazing music, great references to previous games, and even the best PvE and Co-op in the entire series. Hopefully, though, they fix all the bugs and errors and make this a game to remember 100% fondly.
  25. illphil
    Jun 9, 2016
    8
    It's good fun, but I have to say that having played Bloodborne first and even Dark Souls 2 first I didn't think this was as good. It's a lot easier than Bloodborne and seemed a lot shorter than both games. There are a couple of really fun boss fights and some of the environments and enemies are really cool, but it didn't seem to have as good a story or mystique to the others. If you'reIt's good fun, but I have to say that having played Bloodborne first and even Dark Souls 2 first I didn't think this was as good. It's a lot easier than Bloodborne and seemed a lot shorter than both games. There are a couple of really fun boss fights and some of the environments and enemies are really cool, but it didn't seem to have as good a story or mystique to the others. If you're a fan of the series then you will obviously play it and it's a far better entry level for people that haven't played these kind of games before. It is solid and still deserves an 8 but I was just a bit disappointed.… Expand
  26. Alexgamer_222
    Jun 6, 2016
    9
    this game is not the best soul ever, but its a good soul, its funny, interesting and with a high difficulty, From sotfware, you have made a good farewell for the soul saga.
  27. BURRAK
    Jun 5, 2016
    10
    After Blood borne this is one of the best game i ever played You cannot understand whole game in one play this is what i thought .there are thousands of things to do and when you start playing you start enjoying.Love it..............
  28. JokerSlayer
    Jun 3, 2016
    0
    First i'm new to the series and I have to say the visuals are great and armors and weapons and magic are cool and all but this is where this game dies, the like more effort went into visuals at the cost of gameplay a classic 'fable 3' mistake.
    - armor does stuff all to defend you even late game and weapons, you will never feel like a badass in this game and enemies will always have unfair    First i'm new to the series and I have to say the visuals are great and armors and weapons and magic are cool and all but this is where this game dies, the like more effort went into visuals at the cost of gameplay a classic 'fable 3' mistake.
    - armor does stuff all to defend you even late game and weapons, you will never feel like a badass in this game and enemies will always have unfair advantages.
    - Stamina? you're undead right so why stamina? Other undead enemies can chain attacks on you but you need a rest?
    - Enemies ignoring hits, now i'm like most people when you get hit you feel it but you'll spend most your time getting cheap hits from enemies because they can ignore hits you can't even chain to knock them off balance, this is a lazy developer move right here.
    - forces you to be a knight anything else and it isn't worth it the game just becomes unfair and not even fun, I love challenge but this isn't it.
    - Online pvp now my issue isn't on other players but this games idea that you can invade worlds, when i spend ONE HOUR waiting where I see blood stains everywhere to invade and then it says failed I mean is this P2P because it certainly isn't dedicated servers, and the other players and even me slashing the air and getting a hit in LAG much?
    - enemies have unfair combos and move way too fast for undead and you cannot do the same, do you feel like the champion of ash? I feel like ash.
    - Curved blades and katanas can be parried? Um no the reason for it being curved is so it slides off if you parried as they do the persons blade would slide off and cut you open, and the katanas are not even used correctly! I thought the more you invest in a skill dex and such you person would become more control over it and use faster more masterful stances but nope it's the same boring combo that enemies may parry or ignore because of this poise stuff which should not even be in the game.

    - Enemy tracking through attacks if ridiculous and I think you can do the same that needs to be gone or why bother dodging an attack if the knight is just going to lock onto like a homing missile.
    With such blaring problems with the games mechanics I'm surprised people are giving high scores, NO! Stop it the game doesn't deserve it, sure it might be pretty and gritty and cool but its mechanics don't work correctly and wreak of developer laziness because they didn't know any alternate way to make it challenging, I got this on sale for $36 and I honestly believe this should be it's actual retail price.

    I don't mind dying in games it's often you die when you slip up but not to the point where dying is something that must happen until you find how to deal with your enemy, no what is wrong with you?
    And additionally where's the story did we forget it? the npc's will often die or hate you for something you did that you had no idea because nothing tells you. Progression isn't an issue but questing is, this feels like a lazy skyrim.
    And the same execution 'stab and kick' you guy's couldn't think of anymore than that? Oh because you didn't have to because blind fans of the series will jump all over it and shoot down anyone that has an intelligent counterpoint to put forth surfacing one of the games faults or as I have MANY of it's faults. I played the gods of war and ninja gaidens max difficulty and they could run circles around this game and they were fun but this is ridiculous.

    If you want something go knight and find the biggest sword and heaviest armor and drop all on vigor, strength, endurance, vitality. the end you're a tank, you may need to level up some others to use some weapons but thats it, Hell even dragons in DAI (dragon age inquisition) jumped and roared at you for stabbing at a body part why do these enemies not even acknowledge most hits?

    It's not about hating a game and calling it crap it's about and fans need to do this, you need to dig up all faults no matter how small and not take them out but find a way to help developers see 'oh rather than ignore hits if you hit them for long enough or the side you'll knock them off balance' You criticise a game because you love it and fans should be the most harshest critics out there, but don't disregard the positives in the game.

    On all things it does right this game is outweighed by it's faults so I believe without any change you're better off with bloodborne or waiting for Nioh because this game is terrible and I only wish I didn't have to play it to review it. The developers clearly think they can release anything and no one will take it to pieces so they release it in a sorry state.

    I hope with future patches and dlc's or even games it changes but I doubt this very much and until I see a change my review won't change on this, don't pay for this move on wait for games that companies put effort into not just in Visuals but Mechanics as well.

    Keep an eye out for my fallout 4 review as well I'm sure it will be filled with things other people have found as well.    … Expand
  29. Skinnypimp
    Jun 3, 2016
    0
    PLEASE DONT SUPPORT THIS MONEY SCHEME> THIS IS TRULY A TERRIBLE TERRIBLE VIDEO GAME. I feel this creator and designer should be banned from creating future games that is how bad this is.

    This game feels like it was made by a little kid with a vendetta against video game players. IT really is the worst game i have ever played. Keep in mind i am 80 hours in a refuse to let this game get    PLEASE DONT SUPPORT THIS MONEY SCHEME> THIS IS TRULY A TERRIBLE TERRIBLE VIDEO GAME. I feel this creator and designer should be banned from creating future games that is how bad this is.

    This game feels like it was made by a little kid with a vendetta against video game players. IT really is the worst game i have ever played. Keep in mind i am 80 hours in a refuse to let this game get the best of me.

    You will spend more time watching load screens than playing this game. I think that needs to be a point of reference when video gamers make a review, how much time did you spend on load screens? This game would be the worst game of all time of that was a metric.

    The bosses will one hit kill you. I have a life bar that goes 2/3 across my screen and in a boss fight, i will literally die within 40 seconds of walking into the castle, dungeon etc. Then you'll be expected to travel 2-3 minutes to get back to the boss and by then you'll have forgotten your strategy and be left dying on the floor immediately.

    Really, if you want a true review, read these negatives. I've seen a few people talk about the gameplay dynamics... they're terrible.

    You'll get killed by enemies that didn't hit you, you won't kill enemies you hit and everything on the map will kill you in 1-2 hits. Every time you step into a new environment, expect to get killed over and over again. Then you go back to the last land and kill until you farm enough souls to level up to the point of being OP I but keep in mind the game will literally just choose to kill you at its own leisure.

    I'm actually 80 hours in because my pride says I need to overcome this game but I would honestly spit in the face of the creator. Although I believe he is already a filthy piece of garbage so that wouldn't help anything. Most of the difficult enemies I had to trap into some environmental glitch and then shoot them with arrows from a distance. Keep in mind this could take up to 45-60 arrows and shoot arrows takes 3-5 seconds. You will push buttons a few times and your character won't react. You'll go to attack an enemy and your character will literally stop moving and the enemy will get a hit on you that was just simply decided by the game. Everyone tells me "just dodge roll" so i try it... doesn't matter. Enemy still gets the hit.

    This game took all my joy from video games. I wanted a challenge but this is like being put into a maze that changes when you find a rout. Then changes again. then changes again. then changes again... you get it.    … Expand
  30. Jancis
    Jun 3, 2016
    10
    True masterpiece. If you were disapointed by bloodborne lack of weapon varieity, enemy variety. And boring healing item farming it fixes everything already starting areas have more weapons than bloodborne main game has, each area ads some unseen epic standart enemys which is punishing even for veterans. Game is chalenging as it ever was. And boss fights is fast and truly epic. Boss designTrue masterpiece. If you were disapointed by bloodborne lack of weapon varieity, enemy variety. And boring healing item farming it fixes everything already starting areas have more weapons than bloodborne main game has, each area ads some unseen epic standart enemys which is punishing even for veterans. Game is chalenging as it ever was. And boss fights is fast and truly epic. Boss design is best in the series. Amazing, amazing,amazing.… Expand
  31. The_Garays
    Jun 3, 2016
    9
    This was my first Dark Souls and I must say that I found it epic! I completed the whole game twice, but I don't have enough time to make an NG ++, sadly I'll stay without getting the platinum because of the rings, maybe someday, who knows?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Praise the sun!    … Expand
  32. HopelessVoice
    Jun 2, 2016
    6
    The only Souls game I did not particuarly like. It's not that the game lacks anything special (well, a bit more open world would have been nice!) but just that it feels so awkward compared to the earlier entries. The game feels like a Bloodbourne game with its gravestones and cathedrals - god there must have been at least eight cathedrals! - and although the game play was entertaining forThe only Souls game I did not particuarly like. It's not that the game lacks anything special (well, a bit more open world would have been nice!) but just that it feels so awkward compared to the earlier entries. The game feels like a Bloodbourne game with its gravestones and cathedrals - god there must have been at least eight cathedrals! - and although the game play was entertaining for sure, I never really felt interested in downing the next boss. At times the bonfires were placed so close to the bosses that the whole back and forth between checkpoint and boss became not so much a test in endurance but a study in frustration. I always try to play the Souls game solo on my first run but this was the first time I actually did not care anymore. The worst part though was definetly the pandering and endless references to the first Dark Souls. Where it not or the Bloodbourne gothic imagery, the game could have seemed like a fan made tribute with all its reoccuring characters, places and so forth. Up til this moment I'd always regarded the series as a game with a strong sense of integrity but not anymore. I understand how people like it though, as it's still a good play and the bosses are as challenging as ever. Maybe I'm just done with Souls.… Expand
  33. Tinagowtfay12
    Jun 1, 2016
    9
    Hardest game I've ever **** played and it'll take me a year to finish. 9/10. This difficult as hell. I thought Bloodborne was hell, but damn. First Dark Souls game I've ever played and it continues to kick my ass.
  34. renegadezer0
    Jun 1, 2016
    9
    I'm late to the game here on giving my review, but I will say that I found this game to be better than DSII and Bloodborne. It's a solid experience. I don't know if my nostalgia's to blame, but DSI and Demon's Souls still reign supreme, with DSIII behind.
  35. Sceptic
    Jun 1, 2016
    10
    Another excellent Souls game.More brutality,beautiful vistas,running away,hair pullng frustration,mighty triumphs,oh so close defeats and victories in the most polished game in the series.New mechanics are cool as are the wealth of items at your disposal.Also,damn Farrons keep,damn it to hell.Veterans can find a challenge here,newbies can only pray or be prey.Haha
  36. vega17
    May 31, 2016
    9
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  37. Garcessist
    May 31, 2016
    8
    Great game a lot of fun and highly replayable. The combat feels incredibly responsive and fluid. PvP has the ability to be extremely fun but can also be annoying when you get summoned into a game as a mad spirit and you have 4 people surrounding you waiting to smash you with a weapon. I would have loved to rate this game higher but there were some issues that caused me to downgrade it.Great game a lot of fun and highly replayable. The combat feels incredibly responsive and fluid. PvP has the ability to be extremely fun but can also be annoying when you get summoned into a game as a mad spirit and you have 4 people surrounding you waiting to smash you with a weapon. I would have loved to rate this game higher but there were some issues that caused me to downgrade it. If you're a trophy hunter this game will ruin you. There are a few trophies that rely on covenant items that require 7+ hours of grinding per item. You could technically get these quicker but it you are relying on people getting invaded and wearing the faction item required to summon you to their game and then kill the invader. Unfortunately grinding is a lot more reliable than the summoning method. I wish From Software provided a better alternative to these covenants because its just not enjoyable and it kept me from getting the platinum by 1 trophy. Still overall a very fun experience and definitely worth the time and money investment.… Expand
  38. hobbes138
    May 28, 2016
    4
    The last in the series and the most disappointing. Sure, it's pretty, there's lore, and a whole bunch of familiar garbage, but overall it's a big step down. In its current state I see it as nothing more than a glorified money grab and I highly doubt they will bother fixing anything properly. Instead we get vague patch notes and messaging like "working as intended" when it is clearlyThe last in the series and the most disappointing. Sure, it's pretty, there's lore, and a whole bunch of familiar garbage, but overall it's a big step down. In its current state I see it as nothing more than a glorified money grab and I highly doubt they will bother fixing anything properly. Instead we get vague patch notes and messaging like "working as intended" when it is clearly broken. Broken collision detection, broken covenants that almost never auto-summon, etc. etc. etc. You can tell Miyazaki's heart was not in this, but his wallet had a huge hard-on.… Expand
  39. fijiboy
    May 27, 2016
    9
    this is possibly the best souls game yet. Its definitely the most accessible and I feel that it is probably the first souls game that anyone can get into. many of the game's functions have been simplified and make it way easier to understand. Its far less cryptic as far as its story and progression goes compared to the other games, but still leaves many elements of the lore and story up tothis is possibly the best souls game yet. Its definitely the most accessible and I feel that it is probably the first souls game that anyone can get into. many of the game's functions have been simplified and make it way easier to understand. Its far less cryptic as far as its story and progression goes compared to the other games, but still leaves many elements of the lore and story up to interpretation and can be deeply read into through item descriptions and visual storytelling just like the other games. the gameplay sticks to the same formula but adds enough new stuff to keep it from getting stale like new weapons, awesome armor and battle arts. the thing that makes this game stick out among the other games is the amazing art direction and incredible boss battles. every area in this game is memorable and incredibly detailed and is the best looking souls game to date, I do prefer bloodborne's art design though. The bosses are some of the most epic fights of all the series, they really focused on making sure everyone of them stood out. there are maybe two or three bosses that maybe could have been done better but they you can tell that a lot of effort was put into them this time around. The story really works for being the last souls game, and adds a lot to the lore to the series. the only thing I found disappointing was the last boss. the fight itself was excellent, but the lore and story implements of the fight were underwhelming, Im not gonna spoil anything but I was wanting more from the final boss of the last game. this was the most disappointing last boss in all soulsborne games in terms of lore. besides that though, this game will probably be my game of the year.… Expand
  40. draganor
    May 27, 2016
    8
    This game is really good.

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

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

    Negative:
    - The bosses are so easy. The only hard boss is "Nameless King". In the DS 1-2, bosses are really coercive, complex and maddening.    … Expand
  41. Lycria
    May 26, 2016
    9
    Dark Souls III is a fantastic finale to an overall fantastic series. The game is a fusion of what seems to be dark souls 2, demon souls and Bloodborne. From Software has taken what they have learned in their previous installments of "Souls Series" games and have created an amazing experience.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    9/10    … Expand
  42. CharlieScott
    May 26, 2016
    9
    Positives:
    + Same fluid, fun, and punishing combat as other Souls games
    + Bosses are impressively designed and provide a great challenge without ever seeming unbeatable + Beautiful visuals, in the world and enemies + Interesting lore for those who care to find it Negatives: - Multiplayer is fun, but it's often hard to connect with friends even when using the password feature    Positives:
    + Same fluid, fun, and punishing combat as other Souls games
    + Bosses are impressively designed and provide a great challenge without ever seeming unbeatable
    + Beautiful visuals, in the world and enemies
    + Interesting lore for those who care to find it

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

    Overall:
    If you liked the other games in the series, you'll likely be right at home here. The only caveat I would add is that if you haven't played the earlier Souls games, but are instead coming from Bloodborne, be wary that this is a very different game in terms of the pace of combat. Some Bloodborne players will find the change jarring and will lose interest in the slower pace found here.    … Expand
  43. KrOmander
    May 25, 2016
    8
    Solid enough Souls game. Admittedly From have played it quite safe here, but I have had a lot of fun playing DaS3. Series hasn't really changed much since DeS and at this point it might be time to let the formula rest. But it has been a great ride. Maybe another developer will arise who will shamelessly steal mechanics from the Souls series and put them into a game that concentrates moreSolid enough Souls game. Admittedly From have played it quite safe here, but I have had a lot of fun playing DaS3. Series hasn't really changed much since DeS and at this point it might be time to let the formula rest. But it has been a great ride. Maybe another developer will arise who will shamelessly steal mechanics from the Souls series and put them into a game that concentrates more on online aspects. Think Souls gameplay with fleshed out covenants, servers that reduce phantom range issues and more vigorously balanced PvP. The dream.… Expand
  44. tdebug
    May 24, 2016
    0
    It is actually quite repetitive and boring game. Impossibly high difficulty level is pretty much everything, what differs this game from whole bunch of other RPGs. You can't go very far by thinking there, just try and try and try until you finally master your style to full automatism. So very pompous character speeches only hide barely existing story. DS3 require so much effort and so bigIt is actually quite repetitive and boring game. Impossibly high difficulty level is pretty much everything, what differs this game from whole bunch of other RPGs. You can't go very far by thinking there, just try and try and try until you finally master your style to full automatism. So very pompous character speeches only hide barely existing story. DS3 require so much effort and so big time investment and gives so little in return, that can only be recommended to those with no personal life whatsoever.… Expand
  45. Termin8ter
    May 24, 2016
    10
    Dark Souls III is an excellent game, a great sendoff to the Dark Souls series, a great follow-up to Bloodborne, and overall a great game. Firstly, the graphics are stunning, maybe even better looking than Uncharted 4. The difficulty is as unforgiving and controller-breakingly difficult as it ever was. The gameplay hasn't really been improved or tweaked, and that is my only disappointmentDark Souls III is an excellent game, a great sendoff to the Dark Souls series, a great follow-up to Bloodborne, and overall a great game. Firstly, the graphics are stunning, maybe even better looking than Uncharted 4. The difficulty is as unforgiving and controller-breakingly difficult as it ever was. The gameplay hasn't really been improved or tweaked, and that is my only disappointment with the game, but apart from that, If you loved Bloodborne, if you loved Dark Souls, then you'll love this game.… Expand
  46. ZeroByDivide
    May 23, 2016
    7
    From Soft definitely rushed this game and it really shows from how terrible the mechanics are and how little thought went into alot of items/places/enemies. The fact that they have already patched the game 7 times since release is a testament to how buggy and broken the multiplayer can be at times. In addition they took out alot of things dark souls 2 did right like power stance, theFrom Soft definitely rushed this game and it really shows from how terrible the mechanics are and how little thought went into alot of items/places/enemies. The fact that they have already patched the game 7 times since release is a testament to how buggy and broken the multiplayer can be at times. In addition they took out alot of things dark souls 2 did right like power stance, the statues that allowed you to pvp in cooler arenas, good magic/pyromancies/hexes ect ect ect. This game is a game worth about 25 dollars max for a mediocre single player and I'm disappointed in myself for buying this disappointment at its release price.… Expand
  47. SileSixEcho
    May 23, 2016
    10
    What should I say? It's another top quality experience from From Software even though it doesn't achieve the dense athmosphere of Boodborne. Not quite as hard as previous entries, it is a highly satisfying and beautiful conclusion to the series that made the biggest impression on me in recent years. Thank you From Software!
  48. adam09_
    May 23, 2016
    9
    With Dark Souls 3 being my first Dark Souls I don't have a lot to compare it too. I only picked it up because my Tennis coach recommended it to me. But I really have enjoyed this game. I love the difficulty. You actually feel so elated when you get past that boss and I haven't felt that in any other game. It got a nine because in my opinion the lack of story doesn't really motivate me. IfWith Dark Souls 3 being my first Dark Souls I don't have a lot to compare it too. I only picked it up because my Tennis coach recommended it to me. But I really have enjoyed this game. I love the difficulty. You actually feel so elated when you get past that boss and I haven't felt that in any other game. It got a nine because in my opinion the lack of story doesn't really motivate me. If it wasn't for the difficulty and the intricate leveling system I wouldn't like it as much. But overall it was great game!… Expand
  49. xenofiend95
    May 22, 2016
    6
    Let me start off by saying Ive been a souls fan from the beginning and have put hundreds of hours into the series. Ive loved it all from.the beginning, but this is the first game in the series Ive been reluctant towards playing to the end. 20 hours in and I am just completely bored of it, I dont know if its because theres been 3 souls games over 3 years, Im including Bloodborne. To meLet me start off by saying Ive been a souls fan from the beginning and have put hundreds of hours into the series. Ive loved it all from.the beginning, but this is the first game in the series Ive been reluctant towards playing to the end. 20 hours in and I am just completely bored of it, I dont know if its because theres been 3 souls games over 3 years, Im including Bloodborne. To me this feels lile the most rushed and lazily designed of the batch with the biggest marketing campaign. I feel most of the hype surrounding is how accessible this one is, souls games are known to be challenging but fair where you learn from errors, learn placement and new.strategies constantly. Dks3 features none of this, at least for a series vet, everything is rehashed. Ive run through 20 hours hardly ever dying or being stumped, bloodborne at least challenged me every step of the way. Then theres the level design, its the same huge disappointment as dks2 being very linear with very little aside for exploration. Although Um being quite negative the game isnt bad, its ok. I actually enjoy the amped up speed of combat. The art direction is phenomenal and imposing as well as the soundtrack. Aesthetically its the best in the series in my opinion. I just really hate seeing one of my favorite series go out with such little flair and follow more of the same from dks2 mainling rather than following what was phenomenal in demon souls and dark souls 1 while adding more new improvements. Im probably going to get down voted for this review also, but it is my honest opinion, Im very disappointed.… Expand
  50. MrPibb
    May 22, 2016
    10
    It's better than sex! Better than drugs! PRAISE THE FROMSOFTWARE!!!! !
  51. forrestofgold5
    May 22, 2016
    10
    This game is the perfect blend between the fast-paced aggressive combat in Bloodborne and the slower and more thought out combat of the other dark souls games. Combined with the absolutely stunning graphics and fantastic locations and level design, this is definitely my favorite FromSoft game to date. One of my favorite tweaks to the game is that you no longer stand still for large amountsThis game is the perfect blend between the fast-paced aggressive combat in Bloodborne and the slower and more thought out combat of the other dark souls games. Combined with the absolutely stunning graphics and fantastic locations and level design, this is definitely my favorite FromSoft game to date. One of my favorite tweaks to the game is that you no longer stand still for large amounts of time while drinking estus, but are able to keep moving. This really helps the game with it's shift to being faster paced. Overall, there aren't many things to criticize in this game, and If you like the souls series or Bloodborne you are in for a treat.… Expand
  52. iStampede
    May 22, 2016
    9
    If you like the other Souls games, you're really gonna like this one as well. It's a bit easier, but the location and enemy designs are fantastic, and there is a lot of world to explore and hidden quest lines to figure out. The only cons are the occasional frame rate drop (even though it's not very annoying) and the fact that it's a bit shorter than the other FS games. Overall, very solidIf you like the other Souls games, you're really gonna like this one as well. It's a bit easier, but the location and enemy designs are fantastic, and there is a lot of world to explore and hidden quest lines to figure out. The only cons are the occasional frame rate drop (even though it's not very annoying) and the fact that it's a bit shorter than the other FS games. Overall, very solid and fun experience and a great end for a great series!… Expand
  53. ShadowX
    May 20, 2016
    9
    Yet again, From Software delivers another fantastic piece of work, if not blinded by the difficult exterior, Dark Souls 3 is an Action RPG that offers a great experience for players where they are left to delve into the world of Lothric, where you can find amazing monster and level design, giving players the freedom to explore, feed their curiousity, and enjoy the incredible detail putYet again, From Software delivers another fantastic piece of work, if not blinded by the difficult exterior, Dark Souls 3 is an Action RPG that offers a great experience for players where they are left to delve into the world of Lothric, where you can find amazing monster and level design, giving players the freedom to explore, feed their curiousity, and enjoy the incredible detail put into the world, along with intricate lore, albeit the cryptic approach, it is possible to understand most of the lore by reading the item descriptions and listening to what NPCs have to say, but new players may require some assistance in understanding this approach.

    The game also provides you with great satisfaction from defeating bosses, clearing areas and gaining special items, there is no doubt that it does not hold your hand, however, if investigated closely, you can see that many things in the game can be bypassed through trial and error, I have found that in most of my adventures within the world of Lothric, most of my deaths were due to my own mistakes, and I found it entertaining to figure out different methods and routes to victory.

    Dark Souls 3 also provides fantastic homage to the Dark Souls series to keep long-time fans interested, Action RPG fans will not want to miss out on this one.

    Pros:
    + Incredible level and enemy design
    + Immersive gameplay
    + Fantastic Music score
    + Intricate lore

    Cons:
    - Slightly unstable multiplayer.
    - A few frame rate drops, but nothing too serious.
    - Lack of NewGame+ replay value. (Excluding trying out new builds, but more of the changes in enemy behaviour.)

    Rating: 9/10    … Expand
  54. Jtjas
    May 18, 2016
    8
    The game is fun.Has a lot of great moments.Its entertaining and exciting.The game looks beautiful and good atmosphere. Although feels linear at the beginning just to get more people to play. Some pop in odd lighting and back and forth to firelink shrine and The Deacons/Yhorm seemed oddly easy once you think for a second but if those are my complaints then i'm happy with that. all and allThe game is fun.Has a lot of great moments.Its entertaining and exciting.The game looks beautiful and good atmosphere. Although feels linear at the beginning just to get more people to play. Some pop in odd lighting and back and forth to firelink shrine and The Deacons/Yhorm seemed oddly easy once you think for a second but if those are my complaints then i'm happy with that. all and all its another souls game if you like it then you like it if not then not there is no real middle ground it seems with this type of game.… Expand
  55. Justines
    May 17, 2016
    0
    It just relies on gore to keep it going. After a while it gets boring. Maybe this just isn't my type of game, but I found it too boring. I didn't really see the point of playing.
  56. jimstallone
    May 17, 2016
    9
    Dark Souls 1&2 almost made me cry they were so hard, i found little enjoyment in the struggle of Dark souls 2 especially which felt unfair at times which hindered my progess.

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

    Dark souls 3 is more welcoming to new players, its difficulty curve while still being steep eases you in and helps aid progress. The combat feels better with the magic attacks meaning you can pick people off from distances and adds more tactics to the mix, my only negative i have is when it gets hard it really gets hard and the side quests are not explained well enough which is frustrating.    … Expand
  57. Nunomagalhaes
    May 17, 2016
    7
    The game is good,but now sometimes i feel i,am playing monster hunter,now this game need more history,some narrative and more explanation,for me dark souls 1was the best,now you are playing the same game,with difrent locations,and some new enemys...the game is great sometimes,but only sometimes,have fun
  58. Casualplayer
    May 16, 2016
    9
    Outstanding. Best gameplay I have experienced on this generation so far. It's dark souls gameplay evolved with a touch of bloodborne. All players who enjoyed bloodborne, this is the next step.

    Those who didn't like bloodborne because it's too hard. Forget dark souls 3. It is harder than bloodborne.
  59. starburns
    May 16, 2016
    9
    Dark Souls 3 encapsulates the essence of both dark souls and bloodborne in a way that feels almost seamlessly fluid. The environment in Dark Souls 3 is a blatant mixture of both games in a commonly not so subtle way. The undead settlement and most of the early game locations has a very strong bloodborne feel, while the later locations in the game give off the same tone as the first darkDark Souls 3 encapsulates the essence of both dark souls and bloodborne in a way that feels almost seamlessly fluid. The environment in Dark Souls 3 is a blatant mixture of both games in a commonly not so subtle way. The undead settlement and most of the early game locations has a very strong bloodborne feel, while the later locations in the game give off the same tone as the first dark souls game.The combat allows for the use of shields once more, yet shields still hold less power than they did in dark souls and maintains the strategy of dodging first blocking second that bloodborne incorporated. Many early game weapons are versatile enough to be able to be used until very late game content, like the long sword for example. Bosses in dark souls 3 are no less brutal than it's predecessors either. Right off the bat, you are thrust into an intense fight with a large knight, and then when you think you've figured him out, he transforms into another monster entirely and forces the player to change their tactics and rethink their strategy. This is a theme that is held all the way through the game and forces the player to become a quick thinker or be punished. And that is the beauty of the game. A game that forces the player to get better without any handicaps to help you succeed is exactly what the souls series has thrives off of for years and this is no different. Sadly, now that dark souls has successfully made it to the mainstream more and more people are playing, which means there are more casual gamers that will give the game a bad name and call it unfair even though it's just them not understanding the concept of the game, and also drive away many of the experienced souls veterans who partially love the game because of it's exclusivity.
    In a completely unbiased review, Dark Souls 3 is near perfect for souls standards but doesn't' deserve a 10 because it doesn't just borrow from it's previous titles, but straight up steals from it by literally recreating areas from previous games and npc's as well, and although this is cool for nostalgia, it is also very uncreative. Along with that, some of the level design is questionable. That being said, besides recreated levels and some questionable level design choices, dark souls 3 has reminded me the scope of the original, while also maintaining some modern flair    … Expand
  60. EpiCabbage
    May 15, 2016
    4
    PVP is broken and unusable because of it, the game is generally pretty buggy as well. In terms of enemies they seem very recycled and unoriginal. Though the may have unique designs every fight is either getting under the big guy or behind the fast guy. It gets old. The game is addictive but offers very little in exchange. Not to mention I had to look up everything online because thePVP is broken and unusable because of it, the game is generally pretty buggy as well. In terms of enemies they seem very recycled and unoriginal. Though the may have unique designs every fight is either getting under the big guy or behind the fast guy. It gets old. The game is addictive but offers very little in exchange. Not to mention I had to look up everything online because the 'hints' aren't helpful to people on computers, meaning i had to learn every control over the course of several hours. Not helping vs. not explaining. The game chucks you in and expects you to know everything, then, once you do, you realize how basic the game is. Also, magic is very, very stupid. I am yet to find a magic attack that is not either OP or **** but then again, how would I know. The PVP is so garbage. Overall, addictive, reused bosses, and bad PVP.… Expand
  61. Brandon_Harris
    May 15, 2016
    8
    This is a great game in the “Souls” series and I strongly recommend that you purchase it. I’ve been playing games from From Software since King’s Field was released. Going from the previous Dark Souls games, you can tell that this game has made many improvements. One of the main improvements, going through the whole series, is having a better user interface. I mean, I really loved theThis is a great game in the “Souls” series and I strongly recommend that you purchase it. I’ve been playing games from From Software since King’s Field was released. Going from the previous Dark Souls games, you can tell that this game has made many improvements. One of the main improvements, going through the whole series, is having a better user interface. I mean, I really loved the older titles, like Demon’s Souls, but the navigation and menu systems were a bit of a hassle.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Get this game. I was really impressed by this game and the risks the developers took in creating it. It really is one of the only games of its kind nowadays. This game, like the other Souls games, is very re-playable and is hard to get old due to the amazing gameplay.    … Expand
  62. deathflame20
    May 15, 2016
    9
    Dark Souls 3 is a great way to end this great franchise. Dark Sousl 3 has great graphics, great gameplay and a great lore. The armours and weapons are great but sadly, the frame right frequently drops and the camera is annoying when your're fighting a fast enemy or boss. The setting and timeline in Dark Souls are great. There are a lot of convenants that you can. There are 8 convenantsDark Souls 3 is a great way to end this great franchise. Dark Sousl 3 has great graphics, great gameplay and a great lore. The armours and weapons are great but sadly, the frame right frequently drops and the camera is annoying when your're fighting a fast enemy or boss. The setting and timeline in Dark Souls are great. There are a lot of convenants that you can. There are 8 convenants like Warriors of Sunlight, the Blue Sentinals and more. The multiplayer is fun and balanced.… Expand
  63. Tbag115
    May 15, 2016
    10
    This game is really awesome, the gameplay is really fast, the graphic is nice, the map design is good, the lore in this game is also really awesome and the Boss fights are really badass. If you want to play such a great game then you should buy Dark souls 3.
    :D
  64. MercenaryofHate
    May 14, 2016
    7
    No Good! Dark Souls 3 suffers from outdated graphics, lackluster bosses (who feel the same as all the other souls games) and a confusing perhaps non existent story line. Due to the Souls series failure to innovate stuff this feels like a mix of Dark Souls 1 and 2 you would miss nothing by not buying this. The game is too frustrating in mechanics to be enjoyable anyways and rather kind of boring.
  65. heatonx23
    May 14, 2016
    9
    Really love this game, and I think it's the best of the DS series. BUT...it still is not as good as Bloodborne.

    Comparing the two, I think Bloodborne has combat that is faster, more intense and adrenaline-inducing, and more difficult. The BB bosses are tougher, as well, and I like that there is really no ranged-attack option where you can spam/cheese enemies. Even the lore for    Really love this game, and I think it's the best of the DS series. BUT...it still is not as good as Bloodborne.

    Comparing the two, I think Bloodborne has combat that is faster, more intense and adrenaline-inducing, and more difficult. The BB bosses are tougher, as well, and I like that there is really no ranged-attack option where you can spam/cheese enemies. Even the lore for Bloodborne is more cohesive.

    Having said all that, this game is still excellent and definitely ranks as one of my favorites for PS4.    … Expand
  66. nonchalantgamer
    May 14, 2016
    9
    Dark Souls 3 is a fitting end to the series with many throwbacks, and superb gameplay systems.

    Gameplay The Combat mechanics are what you would expect from a Souls game, only slightly refined, and the addition of weapon arts is a fun new wrinkle that adds depth to each of the weapons. The exploration is one of the highlights of any From game, and DS3 is no exception. peaking around a    Dark Souls 3 is a fitting end to the series with many throwbacks, and superb gameplay systems.

    Gameplay

    The Combat mechanics are what you would expect from a Souls game, only slightly refined, and the addition of weapon arts is a fun new wrinkle that adds depth to each of the weapons. The exploration is one of the highlights of any From game, and DS3 is no exception. peaking around a corner only to find a rare piece of equipment, or perhaps a Titanite source is always a reviling moment. Or perhaps fighting through tough enemies to reach a drop that benefits you greatly. The sense of scope is also back, with paths that connect, and being able to look down upon a path you just traveled through hours before is satisfying.

    Story

    The lore is as always obtuse, and cryptic, however it is there if you chose to look, and listen. The game is not to hard to grasp but the further you poke your nose the more engrossed you become with the world. Also for souls veterans such as myself there are many callbacks to the original DS that will make any fan happy, and surprised.

    Presentation

    The Graphics are nice, and while it wont blow you away, the different locales, and the variety of environments makes it so you never get bored. For the most part the game ran smooth on PS4, but there were some moments of frame-rate dips, and slowdowns in certain areas/fights.

    Overall Dark Souls 3 is an excellent send off to the series, and one that seems like a love letter to fans once the credits roll, and any souls fans will enjoy the ride till the fire fades.    … Expand
  67. me5ut
    May 14, 2016
    10
    Just finished the game, with the PS4 graphs the game is stunning. the story is fine, game play is perfect like in all soul series that you feel your character's combats, a lot of items which you can upgrade and they all look awesome. Many things to explore, side quests etc, a lot of maps and architecture of maps/monsters are great. It is sad this this is the last souls game, if you haveJust finished the game, with the PS4 graphs the game is stunning. the story is fine, game play is perfect like in all soul series that you feel your character's combats, a lot of items which you can upgrade and they all look awesome. Many things to explore, side quests etc, a lot of maps and architecture of maps/monsters are great. It is sad this this is the last souls game, if you have not tried and souls game , you must better try with souls 3, satisfaction is guaranteed :)… Expand
  68. EliteGames
    May 13, 2016
    7
    Souls 3 is a solid game if not above average but its definitely not Bloodborne and honestly feels quite stale and slow compared to Bloodborne's fluid gameplay. If your desperate for another souls game then pick it up and you should enjoy but if you are expecting something new and/or on the level of Bloodborne you will be disappointed and left wanting.
  69. Namelesshonor
    May 13, 2016
    10
    The best of the series so far! Amazing world, improvements to the combat. All weapons have a neat weapon skill. The magic is a blast (pyro, sorceries, or faith) and the PvP is just intense!

    Love it. Amazing, and job well done FromSoftware.
  70. Raffo10
    May 12, 2016
    1
    After playing this game for about 5 hours, I can safely say that it is nowhere near as good as Bloodborne in my opinion - the graphics are not good, the story not as gripping and the general combat mechanics are poor!
  71. GenXY
    May 12, 2016
    10
    What a fantastic closing chapter to the Souls series. Miyazaki is a masterful game designer, and the gameplay and atmosphere of this is top notch. I haven't played a better, newer series of games the past few generations. Well done, From Software.
  72. JAX85
    May 10, 2016
    9
    best story - best game play - best online server but i love offline single player mode. Good graphics, great textures, and amazing style. I love dark souls so much and if this truly is the final dark souls game. The graphics look fantastic and the sound is just stunning
  73. geoxd88
    May 9, 2016
    10
    I think that the moment I finished the final battle, apart from letting the controller fall down, I truly realised the significance of the souls saga for the video games medium. I am pretty sure that for the rest of my gaming life this series will be a point of reference, a sweet, happy memory I'll frequently run back to, just as we do with so many games we played during our childhood.I think that the moment I finished the final battle, apart from letting the controller fall down, I truly realised the significance of the souls saga for the video games medium. I am pretty sure that for the rest of my gaming life this series will be a point of reference, a sweet, happy memory I'll frequently run back to, just as we do with so many games we played during our childhood. Imho, souls as a whole is a remarkable achievement, a masterpiece that can't be compared with anything that came before it. Sure you can find flawsl but these flaws have their own contribution in what I think is the best video game experience of the last two generations. If you haven't played any souls game, don't let my words raise your expectations. Start your pilgrimage with dark souls 1, don't let go until you finish it, then play dark souls 2 and finally play dark souls 3. And as an official reviewer said, there will be a throne waiting at the end of your journey.… Expand
  74. bigdeadanimals
    May 8, 2016
    7
    Pre P.S.
    The game has references to all things from the past that you may remember - areas and first LoC - to Abbys Walker's DLC, the second LoC to Anor Londo. The Yorm and locations are one of the few throughbacks to DS2. Most of the locations and creatures - also a throughbacks, reincarnations of what we already seen.
    So most part of the DS3 is reincarnations, references, throughbacks    Pre P.S.
    The game has references to all things from the past that you may remember - areas and first LoC - to Abbys Walker's DLC, the second LoC to Anor Londo. The Yorm and locations are one of the few throughbacks to DS2. Most of the locations and creatures - also a throughbacks, reincarnations of what we already seen.
    So most part of the DS3 is reincarnations, references, throughbacks to the past.
    From's idea may sound like that - pick location/character from past -> add new area near it (anor londo-irythil)
    In fact most of trully NEW stuff will be added in DLCs I believe.

    So you may love it or not. There is no right opinion. But here is mine:

    This is the list of things, which were bring back from DS1 and which is really ridiculously BAD.

    > Sorcery casts with Staff's middle - the most ridiculous thing from DS1. It gets even more ridiculous with Faron Darts (Imagine Harry Potter or idk Gendalf who casts abilities from his fist while handling stuff...)
    > You can only be invaded by red ingame phantoms while you are Embered. It is fine that we cant be invaded by players, but ingame phantoms bring lore and items with them, and we miss it all, cause, you know, u cant always walk in embered form, and you never know when phantoms should ivade.
    > Poison that deal 3dmg/sec. Poison was useless in Ds1, in Ds2 it was fixed and here we are again, yeah!
    > A lot of actually bad animations. Like backstab with Club. in Ds2 it was far more brutal and fun.
    > Unability to play with shield in right hand and with weapon in left (well you actually can, but it is not good in any ways)
    > Overwhelming amount of fun-service. A 60% of the game - reference to another game.
    > Movesets from DS1 feels even more out-of-date right now.

    Some stuff that just bad:

    > Ordinary enemies sometimes tougher than bosses.
    > Do they bring any new spells of any of magic types?
    > Not of previous problems of souls games are fixed. (your estok with resin is still better than any bosssoul-made weapons)
    > I dont feel involved into the game for biggest part of it. I cant believe in my character or his/her motivation.
    > Quest lines are mostly pure.
    > Also design of characters is quite boring as for me (just like DS1). After Milentia, Shalkuar or Midjets who will remain in the memory, here we have some ordinary men and women mostly without any catchy things nor in characters nor in appearence.
    > Non character with false bottom were found through the game. A lot of old characters whose appearance in the game is not explained.
    > Firekeeper is a character I was sad about mostly. She do nothing. And by saying it I mean it. Herrald was one of the main hero of the game, misterious creature. After this firekeeper feels sad:(
    > Most things made from souls of bosses - rubbish.

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    It is quite strange to say all of this, cause I was really hyped before game release.
    There are some bright moments surely, where you think "wow, thats interesting". Game has some good new ideas too.

    > Animations of Abyss Watchers's sword is awesome, bows now is quite a good thing (finally!:)), locations are nothing new, but level design is really a great thing.
    Bosses desing is great and some stories around bosses are too (dancer, vordt, lost son of you-know-who)
    > Final area is the most incredible in whole series.
    > There are some actual drama and a little remarkable moments.
    > The game feels better - faster paced and some general improvements.
    > I do like that now there are far less weapons in the game. Their amount in previous game were a little bit overwhelming. But on the other hand after Bloodborne all this "Mace with lights" feels really boring..or I better say unremarkable. And Movesets from DS1 feels still even more out-of-date right now.

    In comparison to previous games.
    DS1 - started all of that, got original plot and new world and story.
    DS2 got all that phylosophycal stuff, characters who were changing through the game and all that drama around it. You feel that, you believe in 'em. And music of Madjula..
    After that DS3 feels a little pure.

    And it is really sad and pity after how Bloodborne was actually great.
    One more thing is that...well, dont you get quite tired with all that stuff with references to Ds1? Like they try to forget about ds2, which is quite less popular and make NEWDS2? All this references in every single moment. It should feels awesome, I know. And it is, sometimes(Smouldering lake's Fair Lady) But even Ds2 had like, you know, more blured throwbacks more blured hints. And now we just get same old stuff for the third time, and second game where a half of the game is reference to another game. So by now - Unremarkable. I really hope for DLCs, guys, I really do    … Expand
  75. Ryskim
    May 8, 2016
    9
    It is really difficult to find game with such wuality and ambientation nowadays. This game is truly a masterpiece, one of those few and very special games that come out every 4 or 5 years and are worth every single euro you spend on them. Please tet the season pass, it's really worth it. This game is a piece of art. The only reason it doesn't get a 10/10 it's because the lore is not wellIt is really difficult to find game with such wuality and ambientation nowadays. This game is truly a masterpiece, one of those few and very special games that come out every 4 or 5 years and are worth every single euro you spend on them. Please tet the season pass, it's really worth it. This game is a piece of art. The only reason it doesn't get a 10/10 it's because the lore is not well explained. The world is fascinating but there should be some kind of codex or entry collection with lore on enemies, places and factions in the game. Other than that, its a solid 9/10 from me. Awesome game.… Expand
  76. Lughheim
    May 6, 2016
    6
    Let me start off by saying, I love the Dark Souls series, and I have thoroughly enjoyed Dark Souls 3. However, this game has disappointed me in more ways than I can count, and honestly, I am extremely angry at From Software for their obvious laziness in creating this game. Let's start out with what is absolutely amazing about this game. First off, the weapons skill system. The new skillLet me start off by saying, I love the Dark Souls series, and I have thoroughly enjoyed Dark Souls 3. However, this game has disappointed me in more ways than I can count, and honestly, I am extremely angry at From Software for their obvious laziness in creating this game. Let's start out with what is absolutely amazing about this game. First off, the weapons skill system. The new skill system that has been implemented in Dark Souls 3 is a ton of fun and a great addition to the game. It gives weapons a whole new purpose and can completely change the way you fight.
    The new enemies that have been added to the game are also very interesting with some terrifying or just plain strange enemy design similar to bloodborne. On top of that, each enemy you encounter has a very unique AI and skill set that will definitely test your limits, without feeling unfair.
    This game took a lot of points from Dark Souls 1 and made a map that was interconnected in various ways, with plenty of side areas you can go and explore for fun. On top of that each side area has plenty of extra loot for you to find, so it is always worth exploring everywhere you possibly can. Add in that these various areas are extremely well made with beautiful and epic visuals, and you have one of the, if not the, best made maps in all of the Dark Souls series.
    The upgrading system has also been updated as well. Now, it is always beneficial for you to infuse your weapons, along with the fact that many new infusions have been added into the game like heavy, sharp, refined, and deep. It is also no longer very hard to find the titanite to upgrade your weapons like the other games in the series. Often, you can farm enemies for almost every single kind of titanite in the game, and can collect more than enough each NG to fully upgrade up to eight weapons.
    Now..... it is time for me to tell you all why this game is such a HUGE let down. It seems that literally none of the issues that plagued this game series ever since its inception have been fixed. The camera angles are just as bad, if not worse than Dark Souls 1. Especially when you get into any kind of small room, or fight a big boss or monster, you will often find you cannot see a single damn thing because your camera is stuck in some wall or pillar.
    They also have not fixed the issue of hitboxes in this game. You will often find yourself being hit by attacks that are very obviously not even close to your actual character. This is especially prevalent in PVP where this issue is compounded by another huge issue in this series which is PVP lag. You will often find your attacks simply do not hit players, or they will suddenly teleport a couple feet every few seconds, or that you will suddenly be backstabbed by a person who literally seemed to teleport behind you. Mix that with the absolutely atrocious hitboxes in this game, and you are just asking for extreme amounts of rage.
    Talking about PVP, I seriously want to ask From Software if they have ever heard of the word 'unbalanced'. This game's PVP system is probably the most broken I have seen in the entire series of Souls games. There are a few weapons and build sets that you can get in the game that will make you able to easily 1 hit kill/1 inescapable combo kill literally anyone, whereas other weapons are like pea shooters in comparison. Add in that there are multiple weapons that have a vastly better moveset than other weapons to the point where it is just completely unfair, and you have DS3 PVP. A good example of this would be the Farron Greatsword and dagger combo weapon versus the Dark Sword. The Dark Sword is a small sword, and should therefore be able to hit much faster than the Greatsword and dagger combo correct? Nope, in this game the greatsword has multiple attacks that are light years faster than the Dark Sword, as well as large sweeping attacks that can take away your entire stamina bar by blocking just once. On top of all of that, the Greatsword and dagger combo weapon also has multiple moves that give them unassailable poise even if they are wearing light armor.
    I am greatly disappointed in this game because of the fact these game breaking issues have still been made into this game and have even been generally accepted by the community. I personally think it is absolutely ridiculous that a big game developer like From Software would release a game with this many glitches and huge issues that have been apparent since the first game. And I assure you, they will never fix any of these issues in any patch so I can rest assured knowing my score on this game won't change. I genuinely enjoy the game and I think it is a great finale to the series, however I cannot get over these huge glaring issues.    … Expand
  77. Dreizehn
    May 6, 2016
    10
    I am not a tradicional gamer of the Souls series, since I started this passion back with BLOODBORNE. I can't compare to the orignal games (and you shouldn't, anyway) but this is a EXCELLENT game in every single aspect: The gameplay is just perfect, challenging of course, but the game gives you all the tools to succeed (the game WANTS you to succeed!); beautiful, with an amazing lore (forI am not a tradicional gamer of the Souls series, since I started this passion back with BLOODBORNE. I can't compare to the orignal games (and you shouldn't, anyway) but this is a EXCELLENT game in every single aspect: The gameplay is just perfect, challenging of course, but the game gives you all the tools to succeed (the game WANTS you to succeed!); beautiful, with an amazing lore (for you to discover, since nothing will be given to you easily, you must search for it and deserve it); graphically beautiful, great as multiplayer... Instantly GOTY and cult game.… Expand
  78. MarcoYolo
    May 6, 2016
    8
    This is not a game for everyone. Fans that came from Bloodborne will no doubt think they have the edge when they don't, because they play very differently despite being very similar.
    That being said, as a DS1 vet it was good to see a lot of throwbacks to arguably the best Souls game, but it may have been too much fan service for some. However, what DS1 vets didn't like to see were the    This is not a game for everyone. Fans that came from Bloodborne will no doubt think they have the edge when they don't, because they play very differently despite being very similar.
    That being said, as a DS1 vet it was good to see a lot of throwbacks to arguably the best Souls game, but it may have been too much fan service for some. However, what DS1 vets didn't like to see were the number of bosses. It actually has the least number of bosses in any Soulsborne game to date (DLC plz) with 19.
    Combat feels smooth with (in my experience) accurate hitboxes and if I die it's not because of controls or game mechanics, it's cause I suck/screwed up.
    PvP is frustrating but will hopefully smoothen out glitches and rebalance weapons (Estoc plz) and if you love invading get used to getting ganked (Google if unsure).
    Voice acting and graphics are nice as every character and every area has its own unique feel.
    TL;DR - Good sendoff for fans of the Souls series.    … Expand
  79. Gwyndolin
    May 6, 2016
    9
    If you liked the previous Dark Souls games, you will like this one. If you did not like them, you still won't...
    In fact, out of the entire Soulborne series, this game probably has the most punishing first 5 hours. Even as a vet I can sense that the developers are trying their best to mess with our expectations.
    Returning fans who missed a few Dark Souls / Bloodborne games may be    If you liked the previous Dark Souls games, you will like this one. If you did not like them, you still won't...
    In fact, out of the entire Soulborne series, this game probably has the most punishing first 5 hours. Even as a vet I can sense that the developers are trying their best to mess with our expectations.
    Returning fans who missed a few Dark Souls / Bloodborne games may be discouraged from the first 5 hours and think things like "Oh man I might be too old for this series", well, IT GETS EASIER so press on my Sunbro!

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

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

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

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

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

    All in all, this game is great and is worthy of being the swan song of the series, and the finale reminds us of all we have achieved in the series.    … Expand
  80. ConnorAllan
    May 6, 2016
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dark Souls 3 is a fantastic game which offers a nice risk for high reward feeling, a few returning areas that veteran players will recognise and fantastic PvE/PvP.… Expand
  81. Mememaster420
    May 5, 2016
    9
    After Playing Dark souls I and thinking it was a snoozefest and not playing DS2 because of it, I was pleasantly surprised how fun this game is. Moving around the world is much easier rather than crypticly moving through hidden passages like in Dark souls 1.

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

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

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

    Overall a must for anyone who isn't very fond of the souls games and wants to give it a try. I even wanna try demon souls after gaining experience through this one, though going from the decent graphics in this game to the Playstation 2 graphical fidelity from Demon souls is gonna be tough.    … Expand
  82. juanikoct
    May 5, 2016
    10
    Dark Souls 3 is the **** master of video games.
    No innovates anything because the formula is made with Demons / Dark Souls but takes a big step forward compared to the Dark Souls 2 .
    Start a little loose, with some areas you say are good ... not bad but neither are best in Miyazaki, but after 3/4 areas you realize that From Software has done it again. Graphically is not anything    Dark Souls 3 is the **** master of video games.
    No innovates anything because the formula is made with Demons / Dark Souls but takes a big step forward compared to the Dark Souls 2 .

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

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

    A masterpiece of game    … Expand
  83. CiphirSol
    May 4, 2016
    10
    A fitting end to the series, and I'm not even close to being done with it. This game is beautiful and everything I've come to expect and desire from a third entry in this wonderful serious. I look forward to not only DLC, but From Software's next title. If it's anywhere NEAR as refined an experience as Dark Souls has been, then they have my support.
  84. MEEEE
    May 3, 2016
    9
    Dark Souls 3 would be a masterpiece if it wasn't by some fails here and there, but I can assure, at least for myself, it's the best in the series and one of the best games I've ever played.
  85. geistreiches
    May 3, 2016
    10
    it's an absolut blast, don't believe the haters, it's the best souls game and for sure game of the year.. I absolutely love it... is it similar to other souls games or bloodborne, sure in a good way, still it's for me the best of the series, the locations the atmosphere, it's just stunning
  86. djwille88
    May 3, 2016
    10
    I haven't had this much fun with Souls game since Demon's Souls! While I loved Dark Souls 1 and 2 there felt like something was missing for me...I couldn't quite put my finger on it. Dark Souls 3 seems to have added all the positive from the previous games and a few negatives(framerate).

    Anyway anybody that rates this game less than an 8 needs their head examined..
  87. mestriner1
    May 3, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One more time Fromsoftware make what they do better! A game that treat you like an intelligent and smart player , make you think and play it extensively and you will want to do it everyday until your victory in every strong bosses you will find in the way. Better game ever made! thank you fromsoftware!! Praise the sun, and let´s play it one more time!… Expand
  88. Floyderhead
    May 2, 2016
    10
    Dark Souls 3 is an epic sendoff to the series. The areas are rich in mythology and the enemies are truly unique to each of them. The boss fights seem to be a bit recycled from the previous souls games but they still are extremely fun and a challenge. The multiplayer is nice, but gets annoying at times because of the lag.
  89. Daxos
    May 1, 2016
    7
    I got banned from Reddit for this review so I invite you to open your minds to it:

    Before I get assailed with "git gud" or "mad cuz bad" type comments, please know that I've had DS3 since April 11th and have already beat it 8 times - including a no death run that I accomplished in a little over 5 hours last night. I don't suck and have plenty of videos to support my claims. With that    I got banned from Reddit for this review so I invite you to open your minds to it:

    Before I get assailed with "git gud" or "mad cuz bad" type comments, please know that I've had DS3 since April 11th and have already beat it 8 times - including a no death run that I accomplished in a little over 5 hours last night. I don't suck and have plenty of videos to support my claims. With that out of the way (which shouldn't be necessary, but you all know how the Souls community operates by now):

    I was initially head-over-heels in love with DS3. I found the world design, level design, and graphics to be breathtaking. However, by about my 4th play through on, after the initial glitz and glamor of the spectacular world had worn off, I found the combat/game play to be incredibly clunky and the pvp to be absolutely atrocious. It plays just like DS1, which is really not a good thing in 2016. It feels outdated and out of place in an otherwise gorgeous world and I'm willing to bet that the combat went retro because of all the DS1 whiners who failed to adapt to the new mechanics of DS2 and did nothing but **** about it. In DS3, they ruined the smooth and fluid step back, which was my bread and butter move in DS2 pvp, and all thrust attacks now have the same herky jerky, hiccuping, fishing pole cast type of animations that DS1 thrust attacks did. I loved DS1 once upon a time, but after 2000+ hours in DS2, over half of which was in pvp, it genuinely feels like **** to play. DS3 feels the same way DS1 did when I went back to it from time to time to take a break from DS2.

    DS3 is also ridiculously easy. I was already no damaging just under half the boss fights by my second play through, and with the challenge just about gone already, the subpar, clunky combat wasn't enough to keep me interested. So what did I do? I spent some time with pvp and co-op and, my God, they are absolutely awful. Pvp sucks, first and foremost, because of the aforementioned clunky combat, but also because it is the laggiest pvp experience to date (and Souls games have always suffered from latency issues, but nothing like this). Co-op is even worse. In co-op, you can have 3 summons so that a grand total of 4 people beat on a boss like a freaking pinata with very little risk of dying to anyone in the party. It's a joke. As an above average gamer, I love lending my expertise and mastery of a fight to people, but when I'm joined by three others it becomes a boring gank squad simulator where the only challenge comes from getting in each other's way. At the same time, these 4 man teams are a nightmare for invaders, making that aspect of the pvp awful as well.

    As of now, I'm already back to DS2 and loving it. It's like being reacquainted with an old friend. I bought the SOTFS version for PS4 since I originally had the PS3 version (unfortunately my PS3 died on me back in January) and all feels right with the universe again. Smooth and fluid combat, much better looking female characters, co-op that's actually fun, pvp that's actually fun, and even better weapons (they ruined my Majestic GS in DS3). Nearly everyone I've talked to has agreed with me on most of these things, if not all, and I'm so disappointed with DS3 at the moment that I had to post this somewhere and figured it would be better received here than on the DS3 board. The one thing DS3 has going for it is the best world and level design in the series along with the best graphics. That's it. 7/10 game, sadly, and this is coming from a Souls vet whose all time favorite games are the Souls games.

    Please let me know if this contains any unacceptable spoilers and I'll be happy to edit asap. Thank you for your time.
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    And ^that^ got me mercilessly attacked by the community, accused of being disrespectful, and banned. I hope my review can't be discussed this time around as this is the final time I'm willing to post it anywhere. DS3 is the worst game in the Soulsborne series and I'm not a troll or an idiot for saying that.    … Expand
  90. psylife
    May 1, 2016
    3
    Despite the plethora of enemies and bosses on offer, this is a highly repetitive experience. Incredibly, you are not allowed to restart a boss fight, instead, the game will force you to run back from the last checkpoint over and over in a mind numbing cycle of frustration and despair ; This is a seldom seen time waster in games. This pathetic design choice is most likely there toDespite the plethora of enemies and bosses on offer, this is a highly repetitive experience. Incredibly, you are not allowed to restart a boss fight, instead, the game will force you to run back from the last checkpoint over and over in a mind numbing cycle of frustration and despair ; This is a seldom seen time waster in games. This pathetic design choice is most likely there to artificially extend the game-play time. About 50% OF THE GAME-PLAY TIME had me run back to the boss fight location so as to get a shot at the actual challenge ; THIS IS NOT AN EXAGGERATION, you will fight bosses as much as you will run back to them. This design choice alone has me resent the developer profoundly. Past the built-in time wasters, the game is surprisingly not that challenging and the whole design structure encourages you to use exploits in conjunction with Exp grinds. The combat has plenty of nuance, yet it all comes down to rolling, slashing and dying until the end credits. The plethora of enemies on offer are fantastic to look at (as are the worlds), but ultimately fail to add a satisfying level of variety to the combat, as I said, this is very much a one note experience, roll, slash until you reach the end. Dark souls is fundamentally and structurally not a good game, and should be severely reprimanded for some of its design choices. There is something clearly addictive and the world design, lore and detailed visuals must be commended for there exceptional quality. The frame rate is all over the place and bugs abound. Unless you are a nerd with literally no life, or you simply can't resist the lore and visuals, I advise you stay away ; What is good and exceptional about this game cannot be reached other than through the sadistic prism of frustration and a massive amount of time waste. You've been warned.… Expand
  91. coldasStone
    Apr 30, 2016
    0
    i thought Dark Souls series is Hard difficulty game
    at least Dark souls 1 and Dark souls 2 was Good
    i did challenge over and over ..
    But Dark souls 3 is not Hard..i felt dark souls too easy game.
    FromSoft made this game only 1 year short time.
    1 year 1 game so Bad.
  92. Aronsockabish
    Apr 28, 2016
    4
    Please do not buy this game, this is the worst game I have ever played it is not hard or challenging it's a lying cheating game the bosses just one hit kill you no matter how much health you have the only good thing about this stupid lying cheating unrewarding game is the way it looks the artwork is great love the way it looks. This game is not hard there is no skill required it is not forPlease do not buy this game, this is the worst game I have ever played it is not hard or challenging it's a lying cheating game the bosses just one hit kill you no matter how much health you have the only good thing about this stupid lying cheating unrewarding game is the way it looks the artwork is great love the way it looks. This game is not hard there is no skill required it is not for hardcore gamers it is for retards, do not buy this game for $60 do not buy it for $30 don't buy it at all and if your friend gives it to you for free return it and put the money towards a good game. Heres every fight in the game: roll swing get hit and knocked on the ground enemy swings 18 times without getting tired while youre on the ground and can't get up, then you die. This game is for hipsters it's the cool thing to do oh my god you beat dark souls 3 wow you must be a real gamer get the **** out of here I was done learning enemies attacks and dying in one hit in the late 80s, and you'll roll or you will be behind them and they still hit you as an example I was fighting the dancer I was 20 feet behid her she grabs the opposite direction and I get grabbed by her and one hitted. Please please do not buy this, don't buy any of the new games just save up for doom or something I hope they do not ruin that game all of the new games just aren't worth it anymore.… Expand
  93. Jimmytwotimes
    Apr 28, 2016
    9
    First off let me say that I am a fan of the souls series . Going back to the sleeper hit that bred this beast demons souls . From is known for their difficult games . This however should not be the draw if you are new to the series . There is a whole lot here for you to delve into . Story telling is told through item descriptions , npc conversations as well as some fantastic environmentalFirst off let me say that I am a fan of the souls series . Going back to the sleeper hit that bred this beast demons souls . From is known for their difficult games . This however should not be the draw if you are new to the series . There is a whole lot here for you to delve into . Story telling is told through item descriptions , npc conversations as well as some fantastic environmental storytelling . It's all there if you want or care to look for it .

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

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

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

    So the later part of my review was for people who've never played these games for those that have you will be pleased . I think this just may be my favorite from game to date it is by far most definitely my favorite souls game . The creature design , the weapons , the absolutely gorgeous sights this game wants you to drink it in to take your time and really dig into it if you do you are in for one of the most rewarding and unique experiences in your life . It won't all be sunshine and rainbows and the game will try to stomp you down but stick it out put effort into it and you too will join the legion of sun bros and girls . Now stop reading this tripe and go and praise the sun !!    … Expand
  94. Thomas-Cradden
    Apr 27, 2016
    9
    Dark Souls 3 is an excellent game, it has nice graphics, a very large selection of weapons and armour sets. The combat is satisfying, I found the various NPC's and their associated quests fairly interesting, although somewhat missable. I also really enjoyed the boss fights. While I feel it dosen't quite reach the heights of Bloodborne or the original Dark Souls, I can safely say itsDark Souls 3 is an excellent game, it has nice graphics, a very large selection of weapons and armour sets. The combat is satisfying, I found the various NPC's and their associated quests fairly interesting, although somewhat missable. I also really enjoyed the boss fights. While I feel it dosen't quite reach the heights of Bloodborne or the original Dark Souls, I can safely say its surpasses Dark Souls 2 by a long mile, which is not much of a surprise considering the great Miyazaki is back on board. Overall it's a must have for any Souls fan… Expand
  95. multiwalrus
    Apr 27, 2016
    4
    I am a big fan of the series, starting with Demon Souls. Unfortunately, unless you choose the right character build at the beginning, and get very lucky, the first boss, who comes in the first 5 minutes, will wipe the floor with you, with cheats. If you played Bloodborne, this first boss IS Father Gascione, except this time there is nothing to get him stuck on so that you can cheat-killI am a big fan of the series, starting with Demon Souls. Unfortunately, unless you choose the right character build at the beginning, and get very lucky, the first boss, who comes in the first 5 minutes, will wipe the floor with you, with cheats. If you played Bloodborne, this first boss IS Father Gascione, except this time there is nothing to get him stuck on so that you can cheat-kill him (which was necessary to play the rest of the game). There is no learning curve like before- it is just straight up impossibly frustrating.

    The most disappointing part though is the world design, which was so excellent in previous games, and the real reason that I enjoyed them. The world here is very bland in comparison to the surprises of the series before. The terrain is mostly corridors made up of two similar colors, and it really gets tedious walking around in game environments that look the same, and fail to give you a sense of reward for daring to venture further and creaking, bloody and battered, to the next bonfire. If that wasn't bad enough, the game is MUCH more linear than the ones before it. At maximum, any given time, there are two paths to travel, and one of them is a very short branch. It is clear that From Software just wanted to have done with the series, as this was the least imaginative entry.

    The PVP combat and AI is however the best in any of the games by far. Some of the game's enemies- you would swear that they are a player because of the things they will try to pull on you.

    It is painful for me to give this game a bad score because I was awaiting it eagerly. Wait until the game price drops, then play this if you are a fan... it is not as polished and well designed as the others before it.    … Expand
  96. hardtheslam
    Apr 26, 2016
    10
    Giving this game a review other than 10/10 is a blatant injustice to the developers at From Software. Those people complaining that this game is a downgrade from Bloodborne, are cynical little ninnies. With that being said comparing this game to Bloodborne is ridiculous. Bloodborne's core fundamentals are extremely different, rewarding you for aggression and fast paced attacking. WhereasGiving this game a review other than 10/10 is a blatant injustice to the developers at From Software. Those people complaining that this game is a downgrade from Bloodborne, are cynical little ninnies. With that being said comparing this game to Bloodborne is ridiculous. Bloodborne's core fundamentals are extremely different, rewarding you for aggression and fast paced attacking. Whereas in the Dark Souls franchise you are rewarded for strategic styles of attacking, waiting for the right time to strike, defending yourself, and are heavily punished for mistakes.

    Okay, time to get off my high horse.. Dark Souls III is a beautiful game. The graphics are not 4k by any means but are still elegant and foreboding. The Class system reduces wasted levels for pure builds and all other types as well. The "Power Stance" ability also adds another dimension to every weapon/shield/item and is a welcome addition to the game. DS3 trades Bloodborne's agility fundamental in favor of the more tank-like evolution of the player, although it is possible to maintain a Bloodborne style of play through, given the right build for the job.

    Level design is still ridiculous, giving and awe-inspiring feeling of "This game is huge.". I have always enjoyed From Software's approach to level design, a somewhat linear adventure but also not linear at the same time.

    Overall this game will give Dark Souls fans another fantastic installation in the series while also providing many hours of exploration, collection, questing, boss fights, optional areas, and punishment that we all have come to love. A fantastic game to play!!!    … Expand
  97. Jakelion
    Apr 26, 2016
    9
    This game is not innovative. It is not for everyone. It does not do anything that the other the 'souls' games haven't done before. It is an amalgamation of all the best things from all the 'souls' games. It is the most refined of the series, the most fun, and the most accessible. The visuals, sounds, and music are a symphony of beautiful chaos and dark fantasy. It falls a tiny short ofThis game is not innovative. It is not for everyone. It does not do anything that the other the 'souls' games haven't done before. It is an amalgamation of all the best things from all the 'souls' games. It is the most refined of the series, the most fun, and the most accessible. The visuals, sounds, and music are a symphony of beautiful chaos and dark fantasy. It falls a tiny short of being a masterpiece: It is too easy for how difficult all the 'souls' games have been; It seems a bit short; some of the bosses are not that great. It is one of the best action RPG's of all time with super fun Co-op and PVP, lots of build diversity and plenty of weapons and spells. You will enjoy this game if: you are a 'souls' fan, enjoy a challenge, like ARPGs and dungeon crawlers. You will not enjoy this game: if you have "souls fatigued" and are super jaded, don't like it when games super are unforgiving, if you don't like dying a lot.… Expand
  98. claytastic
    Apr 25, 2016
    9
    It's official. I've fallen in love with this game. Recently, I've been constantly hearing critics and friends of mine mostly focusing on the negative points of this game. So far, I'm 20 hours in and I still haven't seen any (at least not anything huge).

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

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

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

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

    Overall, Dark Souls 3 doesn't live up to the name of Dark Souls 1, but it's still a MASSIVE improvement on the very disappointing Dark Souls 2. If this really is the last game in the series, it's a worthy send-off to the series. 9/10 (I wish i could give 9.5).    … Expand
  99. Turbodowg
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    Dark souls 3 is one of the best games on ps4. I've put in around 30 hours so far and they have flown by as I'm having so much fun. Dark Souls 3 feels very familiar to me after playing Bloodborne, I didn't get to play the other Dark souls games but did play Demon Souls on ps3. DS3 is definitely closer to Bloodborne, although Ds3 appears to have deeper game mechanics and more variety inDark souls 3 is one of the best games on ps4. I've put in around 30 hours so far and they have flown by as I'm having so much fun. Dark Souls 3 feels very familiar to me after playing Bloodborne, I didn't get to play the other Dark souls games but did play Demon Souls on ps3. DS3 is definitely closer to Bloodborne, although Ds3 appears to have deeper game mechanics and more variety in weapons, armor and spells than in Bloodborne.

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

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

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

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

    I highly recommend this game to all PS4 owners. Even if you haven't played a souls game, put the time in and eventually it will click and you will have one of the current greatest gaming experiences.    … Expand
  100. lievcr
    Apr 25, 2016
    9
    It is an excellent heir to the saga, has very interesting mechanical tones , this game has learned a lot from bloodborne, the scenarios look wonderful, you can feel the vastness of the world, the game invites you to explore, find treasures and evade traps.

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

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

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

    I think the graphic limitations on consoles, only demonstrates that the hardware is obsolete long ago, Dark Souls does not run at 60 FPS but still looks great . On a PC it looks like it deserves.    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 69 Critic Reviews

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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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