Dark Souls III

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  1. 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
  2. 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).
  3. 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
  4. sdwillie
    Apr 24, 2016
    2
    Of the Souls games, i scored this one the highest, but the others gpt zeroes because of design decisions. like online play being opt out (and a complete pain to do) or a starting gift that FROM happily admitted was trolling. This game earned its 2 by sucking. Inconsistent response to the controller,horribly dumbed down and worst of all, ***really, really easy***. FROM seems to haveOf the Souls games, i scored this one the highest, but the others gpt zeroes because of design decisions. like online play being opt out (and a complete pain to do) or a starting gift that FROM happily admitted was trolling. This game earned its 2 by sucking. Inconsistent response to the controller,horribly dumbed down and worst of all, ***really, really easy***. FROM seems to have embraced everything that sucked about video games in the late 80's through the 90's and into the naughties-crappy cameras, clipping, inconsistent framerates, random commands executing, etc. If this is the last Souls game thank you FROMSoftware. Thank you for stopping.… Expand
  5. partyintheback
    Apr 16, 2016
    10
    This is the best Souls game. The level design is really well done. I admit that I died a lot in the beginning until I got back into the Souls groove. What a great game.
  6. Absynce
    Apr 17, 2016
    0
    The game is not hard because of the design, its hard because the developer didn't even bother to map the tutorial to the keyboard, regardelss if you are playing with a keyboard you still get playstation layniness prompts, leaving you to smash every key until you find out how to play, its a 'difficult' game. the game is still fun, I like the story. but things like requiring you toThe game is not hard because of the design, its hard because the developer didn't even bother to map the tutorial to the keyboard, regardelss if you are playing with a keyboard you still get playstation layniness prompts, leaving you to smash every key until you find out how to play, its a 'difficult' game. the game is still fun, I like the story. but things like requiring you to constantly toggole on and off of targets to either run or fight is reminicesnt of 1990's games like zelda's ocrina of time. while I understand nostalgia, having a poor UI is no excuse to tout that the game is 'hard' its really not hard, the game itself is easy its the clunky UI and poor and lazy mechanics and lack of a compute tutorial that makes the game hard.… Expand
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. Paulocamilo
    Apr 21, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. dark souls 3 is a good game ,the graphics are beautifully and stunning ,the combat is fluid ,i spend many days
    playing this wonderfull game ,i love all dark souls game including bloodborne and demon's souls.thank all
    of you fromsoftware.    … Expand
  10. seburo
    Apr 19, 2016
    10
    Started on tuesday and 32 hours after the graphics are stunning, combat is fluid and the music and voice acting IS PHENOMENAL. I love dark souls so much and if this truly is the final dark souls game, itll be a sad day for us all. But bittersweet, because we're sent off with a final stunning entry in this amazing series. Thank you FromSoftware. It's just as perfect as we hoped it to be.Started on tuesday and 32 hours after the graphics are stunning, combat is fluid and the music and voice acting IS PHENOMENAL. I love dark souls so much and if this truly is the final dark souls game, itll be a sad day for us all. But bittersweet, because we're sent off with a final stunning entry in this amazing series. Thank you FromSoftware. It's just as perfect as we hoped it to be. Thanks Miyazaki-sensei, you've made us an unpayable gift.… Expand
  11. JackKasket
    Apr 24, 2016
    10
    Dark Souls III has it's faults, but despite them, it is a near masterwork.

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

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

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

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

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

    Overall, this game is one of those that you can't miss. If From fixes some of the issues in the next game series, beyond Bloodborne, Metacritic will need to turn the score bar to 11.    … Expand
  12. SirAngry
    Apr 15, 2016
    9
    This is a fine distillation of all the things From Software have learned right from the King's Field games, via Demon's Souls and even Bloodborne. Combat is tighter than ever, the bosses are all interesting, and although some of them share similarities with bosses from previous games they're all refinements on their predecessors. I've been a really big fan of the series so far, but here'sThis is a fine distillation of all the things From Software have learned right from the King's Field games, via Demon's Souls and even Bloodborne. Combat is tighter than ever, the bosses are all interesting, and although some of them share similarities with bosses from previous games they're all refinements on their predecessors. I've been a really big fan of the series so far, but here's my conclusion... when Hidetaka Miyazaki said he was done with the Souls games I was upset. However, I think I am too, while I'm enjoying it immensely it is all getting a bit too familiar. If Dark Souls 3 is to be the last Souls game, it is a wonderful send off for a franchise I love. Te game has also made me realise I actually wanted more Bloodborne.… Expand
  13. vixiyoxe
    Apr 23, 2016
    10
    Just started playing this last night, already clocked 9 hours, the graphics are stunning, combat is fluid and the music and voice acting IS PHENOMENAL. I love dark souls so much and if this truly is the final dark souls game, itll be a sad day for us all. But bittersweet, because we're sent off with a final stunning entry in this amazing series. Thank you FromSoftware
  14. VladimirCPH
    Apr 14, 2016
    0
    The worst game ever! Terrible graphics, controls and most of all gameplay. Like the first thing you supposed to do is to kill an extremly hard boss,basically with a d**ck in your hand. There is no moves or tricks one could wish for, no cool weapons at this stage. It took me two days of anger and annoyment to pass the first level of the game. I was hoping that the game will get moreThe worst game ever! Terrible graphics, controls and most of all gameplay. Like the first thing you supposed to do is to kill an extremly hard boss,basically with a d**ck in your hand. There is no moves or tricks one could wish for, no cool weapons at this stage. It took me two days of anger and annoyment to pass the first level of the game. I was hoping that the game will get more pleasant after that, but in less then 5 minutes I again got killed by some average character as if I wasn't even holding a joystick in my hand. And again. And again. Plus once you used up your inventory it's gone forever! Even after you got resurrected. Meaning if your character's strong suit is shooting arrows, he's screwed after they are gone. And the worst thing is that you get revived fare fare away from the point of death, so you have to run and fight your way through same monsters just to get killed same place again. What's the point of buying the game if you can't really enjoy it and have to keep replaying same annoying place over and over again?
    I love RPG and I played countless amount of hours in my life, therefore it was very disappointing to find out that this game is nothing but bad experience. I would definitely not recommend anyone waste their money on it.    … Expand
  15. 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
  16. Andynokills
    Apr 14, 2016
    9
    Hahaha one kid says 0 cause the first boss was too hard. I killed him first try. Retro guy gives it a 3 because of recycled concepts and the fact that he's too good at the games. I thought ds 2 was sick and a bunch of fans complained. demon and ds 1 were sick too. Recognize a good game when you see it people it doesnt have to be casual or super hard to still be awesome. In fact i'd preferHahaha one kid says 0 cause the first boss was too hard. I killed him first try. Retro guy gives it a 3 because of recycled concepts and the fact that he's too good at the games. I thought ds 2 was sick and a bunch of fans complained. demon and ds 1 were sick too. Recognize a good game when you see it people it doesnt have to be casual or super hard to still be awesome. In fact i'd prefer them not to be one or the other extreme. I'd like to hear what retro guy thought of bloodborne because that game was no harder. Keep makin em namco i'd buy dark souls 12 if there was one. The gameplay is fun. If its too easy, play offline and then when you hit a boss you consider tough dont bail with the soapstone and get help that ish is for newbs. Real souls warriors conquer without help.… Expand
  17. Lepmontog
    Apr 17, 2016
    10
    (TL;DR at the bottom) As far as the souls' series goes, this is it's highest point (in my opinion). I've played around 10 hours so far and am astounded at the way they were able to nearly perfect the souls formula in this game. The enemy design is great, the level design is very good (although it doesn't reach the heights of the first Dark Souls), and the graphics are more than acceptable.(TL;DR at the bottom) As far as the souls' series goes, this is it's highest point (in my opinion). I've played around 10 hours so far and am astounded at the way they were able to nearly perfect the souls formula in this game. The enemy design is great, the level design is very good (although it doesn't reach the heights of the first Dark Souls), and the graphics are more than acceptable. Out of all of the souls games I have played, this game's difficulty is by far the fairest of them all in the 10 hours I've played. Overall:
    Enemy Design - 8.5/10
    Level Design - 8/10
    Combat/Gameplay - 10/10
    Atmosphere - 9/10
    NPC's - 10/10

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

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

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

    Tread lightly.

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

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

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

    I pity you.

    I'm sorry that you feel this way towards us. I'm sorry that Dark Souls 3 is such a bane to your existence. And I'm sorry that you are missing out on such a wonderful experience. Mostly, though, I'm sorry that you feel the need to go around and publicly chastise and berate others. I'm sorry that, to ensure your own validity, you need to make others feel invalid. I'm sorry that your self-worth is so infinitesimally miniscule that you have to make others feel less-than-human, at least in your own denatured mind, just to feel whole. I am truly sorry that day-in and day-out you have to put up with your worthless, meaningless, Shakespearean tragedy of a life.
    I ask you politely to cease your unnecessary cries for attention, and instead invite you to join our ranks. Uninstall Call of Duty, start up Dark Souls 3, and breathe in the splendour and the amazement of the interwoven levels, and then, maybe, just maybe, you'll see what you've been so hopelessly searching for this whole time.    … Expand
  19. 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.
  20. JosemirBrazil
    Apr 16, 2016
    10
    As always from innovates in all, with the dark souls 3 is not different, to start , who will handle first suffer wrath, who is used to little game shooting or basic adventure, a rpg shifts thinking that dark is a RPG traditional , I will summarize in one word : Suffering the game is full and beautiful and terrible at the same time , a masterpiece, a third work of art , who says that diesAs always from innovates in all, with the dark souls 3 is not different, to start , who will handle first suffer wrath, who is used to little game shooting or basic adventure, a rpg shifts thinking that dark is a RPG traditional , I will summarize in one word : Suffering the game is full and beautiful and terrible at the same time , a masterpiece, a third work of art , who says that dies every five minutes and is already thinking one so damn say one thing , selling the game to anyone who is player and stick to the game !! Welcome to dark souls 3 .… Expand
  21. Ararat
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Ужаснейшая игра в серии. Сюжет продолжение первой части- зачем?
    Графика не особо смотрится вообще, и вытаскивает только освещение. Геймплей не меняется вообще из части в часть. Оптимизация на пк и пс4 не очень, так как просидает фпс иногда. Игра чисто для фанатов и не зайдет остальным игрокам    Ужаснейшая игра в серии. Сюжет продолжение первой части- зачем?
    Графика не особо смотрится вообще, и вытаскивает только освещение. Геймплей не меняется вообще из части в часть. Оптимизация на пк и пс4 не очень, так как просидает фпс иногда. Игра чисто для фанатов и не зайдет остальным игрокам
  22. loadstone007
    Apr 18, 2016
    9
    An excellent game, incredibly difficult. However I do think Bloodborne is better, a solid 10/10.
    Still, if you enjoyed Bloodborne DS3 is still very fun to play.
  23. MrPibb
    May 22, 2016
    10
    It's better than sex! Better than drugs! PRAISE THE FROMSOFTWARE!!!! !
  24. Jools86
    Apr 21, 2016
    9
    I am really enjoying what is my 5th Souls game *(if you include BB).

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

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

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

    One thing I have noticed, is (compared to previous years), are not many people around to summon near the bosses, so far I have been able to solo all, but am only at the Cathedral, and am a bit worried the scarcity of fellow games on the PS4 might prevent me from progressing in a few bosses time.    … Expand
  25. 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
  26. TheMitherer
    Jan 20, 2017
    5
    Dark Souls 3 - Souled Out. And they certainly did with this one. PvE although decent is way too easy, even solo. You can R1 spam all the way through this game with a straight sword and resins. And then do it again in NG+ and NG++. Of course, you may want to roll your way to victory too, since it costs no stamina to do so. There is no thought or deliberation required in any kind of fightingDark Souls 3 - Souled Out. And they certainly did with this one. PvE although decent is way too easy, even solo. You can R1 spam all the way through this game with a straight sword and resins. And then do it again in NG+ and NG++. Of course, you may want to roll your way to victory too, since it costs no stamina to do so. There is no thought or deliberation required in any kind of fighting in this game. It's basically mindless spamming all the way.
    And then of course, there's the PvP. Invasions are a total nonsense now, duelling gets very old very fast. Two of the covenants still don't work properly. I'll admit to having good fun as an Aldrich and a Watchdog though.
    The last DLC was easily the worst DLC From have made in these games. Way too short, uninspiring and basically nothing new.
    Shouldn't be surprised that a niche game that becomes popular is suddenly dumbed down to appeal to the masses, but for a game that made its name by being difficult, this is even more hard to swallow. An awful way to end the series and I'm not sure that I'd buy a DS4 anyway if this is the new direction. Shame.    … Expand
  27. 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..
  28. 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
  29. 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!
  30. theeDarkhorse
    Feb 2, 2018
    10
    Dark souls 3 is my new Skyrim. Couldn't get past one third of Dark Souls 1 / 2 or Bloodborne
    Just stopped playing because theres never a moment when youre on top of the game. It's a constant struggle and theres nothing driving you to continue.
    Dark Souls 3 changed this.It's more accessible. And you feel driven. Every weapons has a 'skill' on top of their default move set with is often    Dark souls 3 is my new Skyrim. Couldn't get past one third of Dark Souls 1 / 2 or Bloodborne
    Just stopped playing because theres never a moment when youre on top of the game. It's a constant struggle and theres nothing driving you to continue.
    Dark Souls 3 changed this.It's more accessible. And you feel driven. Every weapons has a 'skill' on top of their default move set with is often very cool. Just exploring a new environment is fun after spending time grinding in another.

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

    I cannot bring myself to start new game+ becuse i feel compelled to level up all my gear beforehand. But i desperately want to. The Last of Us and Shadow of the Colossus are the only other games i waned to immediately restart    … Expand
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#7 Best PS4 Game of 2016
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#4 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2016
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#14 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2016

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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 69 Critic Reviews

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