Dark Souls III

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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 5171 Ratings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The difficulty really comes from your own character's mediocrity, and I'm not on board with that.    … Expand
  4. 1ntt
    Feb 18, 2020
    9
    As someone who dislikes massive challenge in games, the world, characters, and combat are so incredibly spot on that I can not stop playing this game. A perfect send off to a wonderful series. It isn't perfect, but mechanically, it almost is.
  5. PsicoticMess
    Feb 10, 2020
    10
    This is my 2nd favourite game of all time, also in my opinion, the best From Software game of all time. This game is the apex of Dark Souls, a fantastic combat experience in a gorgeous world. This game has to offer with the DLCs some of the most epic boss fights in a video game ever made. If you want a mysterious world, a good challenge, amazing soundtrack, epic bosses and a uniqueThis is my 2nd favourite game of all time, also in my opinion, the best From Software game of all time. This game is the apex of Dark Souls, a fantastic combat experience in a gorgeous world. This game has to offer with the DLCs some of the most epic boss fights in a video game ever made. If you want a mysterious world, a good challenge, amazing soundtrack, epic bosses and a unique experience, this is the game for you. Thank you From Software for changing the way i see games.… Expand
  6. Nameless2131
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
    10/10 ----------------------------------------------------------------------
  7. Anweque
    Jan 29, 2020
    5
    best RPG, not a single game dragged me so much as dark souls...............
  8. caiobruno007
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    Talvez o Dark Souls mais acessível da série, apresenta as melhores batalhas contra chefes da franquia, trilha sonora estonteante, combate mais rápido dentre outras qualidades. Só peca em ser linear demais, poderia ter desempenho melhor nos consoles e por ter cortado features que foram introduzidas em Dark Souls 2.
  9. AlvaroK95
    Jan 2, 2020
    8
    Un juegazo digno de sus predecesores, esencial para cualquier tipo de jugador.
  10. kaltunakar2
    Dec 29, 2019
    10
    Unbelievable atmosphere weapons bosses and music..miyazaki is really genius...i cant believr this game rreleased 3 years ago
  11. Tbass
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Phenomenal conclusion to my favorite series of all time! Smooth combat, beautiful graphics, rewarding lore. What else do you need? Beginner beware! CHALLENGING GAME
  12. LikeaPisces
    Dec 22, 2019
    9
    A very well written love letter to Dark Souls fans. And visually the most beautiful in the series. Excellent outcome for such a grand and passionate series.
  13. Patrick73
    Dec 11, 2019
    10
    Il miglior souls di sempre! Livello artistico, game design e level design a livelli altissimi. Sicuramente un must-Play.
  14. SecludedGodMind
    Dec 9, 2019
    10
    A near perfect installment in one of the greatest franchises in video game history.
  15. Siralfon
    Dec 7, 2019
    9
    Un fantástico juego de la saga souls . Que casi consigue alcanzar la magnificencia del primero . Pero que se queda 1 paso por detras
  16. forest_hunter
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    Best role playing game that got ever developed. Reasons, fantastic story, characters, world design, animations, graphics, sound effects, music, the fights, hundreds of weapons and strategies to beat opponents.

    Both PVP and PVE are just awesome, does not get borng, after playing the same level for the 1000. time.
  17. JunCLJ
    Dec 2, 2019
    0
    Sorry to say that, I never attack the reviews for any single souls type games before but today I like to rate 0 for this game of games because Dark Souls 3 was a very difficult game to play. The worst game in the world because this game is too difficult to fight. Just one hit from the boss then I died. What is the purpose to make a game such like I hit a boss that it will dodge my attack.Sorry to say that, I never attack the reviews for any single souls type games before but today I like to rate 0 for this game of games because Dark Souls 3 was a very difficult game to play. The worst game in the world because this game is too difficult to fight. Just one hit from the boss then I died. What is the purpose to make a game such like I hit a boss that it will dodge my attack. Then when it attack me and I just one hit die? I really so angry and want to throw the controller. Come on, a game is makes people to play for fun but not for play for angry.… Expand
  18. Opolino
    Nov 25, 2019
    10
    Dark souls III is the epitome of the "Souls-like" experience. Combat has been refined to the maximum for single player and PvP purposes. The visuals along with the music are striking and the world building within the levels is top notch. The game succeeds previous titles in basically every aspect, with the most complete multiplayer experience and some of the most rewardingly challengingDark souls III is the epitome of the "Souls-like" experience. Combat has been refined to the maximum for single player and PvP purposes. The visuals along with the music are striking and the world building within the levels is top notch. The game succeeds previous titles in basically every aspect, with the most complete multiplayer experience and some of the most rewardingly challenging and memorable bossifights.… Expand
  19. Miojo_queimadu
    Nov 23, 2019
    7
    O jogo é bom e a trilha sonora incomparável, a lore do game é sensacional, mas os bosses do jogo são "mono golpe" eles utilizam uma variedade muito limitada de golpes, o último boss do jogo base é uma piada, ele é a incarnação de vários reis, e na segunda vida utiliza uns 5 golpes no máximo, repetindo milhões de vezes o agarrão que é chato e irritante, utilizando deste golpe umas 15 vezesO jogo é bom e a trilha sonora incomparável, a lore do game é sensacional, mas os bosses do jogo são "mono golpe" eles utilizam uma variedade muito limitada de golpes, o último boss do jogo base é uma piada, ele é a incarnação de vários reis, e na segunda vida utiliza uns 5 golpes no máximo, repetindo milhões de vezes o agarrão que é chato e irritante, utilizando deste golpe umas 15 vezes na batalha, sendo que um deles que é o combo com espada,quase impossível de desviar ileso, ele repete isso incontáveis vezes, muito chato.… Expand
  20. SonyBroWhirrrr
    Nov 15, 2019
    9
    What do you get when a masterpiece like Bloodborne has a baby with its slightly retarded cousin Dark Souls? You get a really good game like Dark Souls III. After Fromsoft's B-team made the **** that was Dark Souls II, the god himself, Hidataka Miyazaki, decided to clean up the trash and make Dark Souls great again.

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

    Like Bloodborne, this is very much a thinking man's game. If you're a gaming journalist and only like walking simulators and interactive movies, you won't like DS3 because it's """"too hard"""". If you actually do like video games, you'll like this game. Also if you do play this game and you actually manage to die to the tutorial boss, just stop playing. Video games obviously aren't for you.    … Expand
  21. cradel
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    this game grew over me really well ! .. i played it a lot back in 2016 but nowadays im back at it playing it more and more ! , i like it more now for some reason , maybe because of the new DS : remaster ! ! .. who knows .. anyway .. even in 2016 this was a 10 /10 game , new content also added more fun and challenge . i envy new players who can play the main game+the DLC in one sitting !
  22. Gamer1465
    Nov 11, 2019
    9
    Dark souls 3 is my fourth favorite Soulsbourne game (Bloodborne, Dark Souls, Sekiro before it), but that doesn't mean this game isn't amazing.

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

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

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

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

    I can't recommend this game to everyone but if you want to try a dark souls game that is known for boss fights, this is the one I recommend. All souls fans will of played this game and I can see why it is arguably one of the best.    … Expand
  23. Volsyden
    Oct 27, 2019
    9
    Im telling you, you will have to buy one or more controllers because of this game. this was so cool though i wish there was more but without spoilers this game was just awesome to play, this is a MUST HAVE game
  24. Sazakii
    Oct 24, 2019
    9
    A really good game, cool bosses, and the dlcs is beautiful, but I felt it's easy compared to the ancestors
  25. XxRetr0xX
    Oct 9, 2019
    10
    Very nice combat tecniques, beautiful and a huge different weapons to use and wonderful boss battles with epic music
  26. 666Game666
    Oct 6, 2019
    10
    All the things a souls fan likes and the multiplayer aspect has been improved tremendously. Very addictive game that has rewarding multiple playthroughs. Outstanding gameplay with a massive variety of options for building your 'toon.
  27. Milidante
    Sep 25, 2019
    10
    Actually the lovliest point of this game was its first boss fight!! Yes bkz it makes idiot and fool-noobs to ranaway from this game and go back to kiddy fortnite! Thank you miyazaki for your respect to fans.
  28. rocco30
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Wanna go out for an awesome adventure? Dark Souls 3 is a game for you! so Amazing!
  29. dantah
    Sep 12, 2019
    10
    Phenomenal game. I constantly stop the very constant and frantic combat to take in the scenery which speaks to the detail of the game.
  30. mamalboi
    Sep 11, 2019
    9
    hard and nice game, everone like this game, also me,.......................
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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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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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