Dark Souls III

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  1. CyberRobotnix
    Mar 8, 2018
    10
    Wanna go out for an awesome adventure?
    Dark Souls 3 is a game for you!
    Despite its difficulty peaks, it is still a rather enjoyable experience, just don't go where you shouldn't go.
    It is a must have for PS4 owners like me.
  2. vqu
    Mar 7, 2018
    10
    Dark Souls 3's incredible world and awe-inspiring weapon arts make it the fiercest installment yet.
  3. bobobolas
    Mar 2, 2018
    8
    In my experience, in this game you never win, you just do it a little better all the time. What I like most about this game is the difficulty. Hardest game Ive played in this generation.

    The only thing I didnt like about the game: Too many items. I have lots of things that I dont know whats their use. I know tutorials are not an option for such difficult game but come on, at least    In my experience, in this game you never win, you just do it a little better all the time. What I like most about this game is the difficulty. Hardest game Ive played in this generation.

    The only thing I didnt like about the game: Too many items. I have lots of things that I dont know whats their use. I know tutorials are not an option for such difficult game but come on, at least explain to me what is the use of some items. Therefore, I have a bunch of things in my inventory which I am afraid to sell or misuse in case they might be needed in the future.

    Now that I mention the word "future". I know everyboss is harder and harder, enemies gets better and all that but then... When is the right time to use some stuff? It is like most rpggames, I know I will end up with many unused items.    … Expand
  4. egoBorder
    Feb 20, 2018
    9
    Dark Souls 3 is a game that ranges from epic and impressive to a bit disappointing. Most of the time the experience is positive. But the Souls formula is starting to show its age, and as the series finale DS3 is stymied by the familiarity of many aspects. Writing as a hardcore fan of the series, I found the flaws were not enough to hold the game back, but they are often right upfrontDark Souls 3 is a game that ranges from epic and impressive to a bit disappointing. Most of the time the experience is positive. But the Souls formula is starting to show its age, and as the series finale DS3 is stymied by the familiarity of many aspects. Writing as a hardcore fan of the series, I found the flaws were not enough to hold the game back, but they are often right upfront and center.

    For brevity's sake, I'll list the main factors: the framerate is often deplorable, glitches are occasional and sometimes frustrating. If you've played the other games, you may not like how many things in this game you've seen before. The level design is not the series' peak but sometimes approaches it. But in the end the entire package is well worth the time spent    … Expand
  5. lsdionysus
    Feb 16, 2018
    3
    terrible game. controls/movement is not intuitive and clunky, resulting in a poor user experience. games with similar mechanics, like Shadow of War, are significantly more fluid with better camera angles.

    i paid $5 for this game (used) and i feel like i got ripped off.
  6. MannWithNoEyes
    Feb 9, 2018
    9
    In my opinion, Dark Souls III is the ultimate Dark Souls game to play, and is one of my favorite games not just in the Dark Souls series, but in gaming in general. Dark Souls II for me was boring. While it was fun for a short while, the lack of creativity in design and area layout began to frustrate me. The original Dark Souls was very good and important in many ways, however wasIn my opinion, Dark Souls III is the ultimate Dark Souls game to play, and is one of my favorite games not just in the Dark Souls series, but in gaming in general. Dark Souls II for me was boring. While it was fun for a short while, the lack of creativity in design and area layout began to frustrate me. The original Dark Souls was very good and important in many ways, however was exceedingly frustrating due to how awkward the combat was. Hallways and arenas were designed so tightly that the walls would constantly interrupt weapon attacks, the camera constantly gets stuck on unimportant objects, and there are many areas which instead of feeling tough yet manageable, have their odds stacked so far against the player that the difficulty stops being an obstacle to overcome, and instead becomes a wall to slowly chip apart. Often the original game feels lackluster due to how often the player will repeat the same area after dying, with no enemy encounter standing out above the rest. Dark Souls III fixes the issue of having an underwhelming combat system by changing the hallway-based design, and complements this with enemies which will absolutely annihilate any careless player. Battling an enemy is now much more dynamic. Enemies have a larger moveset, however there are almost always many weaknesses to exploit and various ways to take down any challenge in the game. While there were certainly many areas which were weaker than others, I was never let down by the cunning way each enemy was designed and placed to make each area a pain in the neck for the player. The bosses are outstanding as always, and with the improved combat are probably my favorite, above Dark Souls I and Dark Souls II. The Abyss Watchers are my favorite due to their gorgeous music and the unique feeling of teamwork present throughout the first phase of the fight. The Dancer of the Boreal Valley is another phenomenal boss due to the slippery way it moves throughout the fight. The Nameless King, while hopelessly frustrating, was intensely satisfying to finally defeat, and stands as an extremely strong optional boss. The optional areas themselves are often not too far out of the way, yet I was consistently impressed by how naturally the game guides the player through the levels, pointing out optional areas and shortcuts along the way by using enemies as a trail of breadcrumbs, moving the player from one to the next sequentially. This type of design leads to a feeling of pride by the player in discovering an optional area or an important item as they feel as though they've earned it by exploring the paths, which have been naturally laid out by the game designers. The optional areas themselves are all worth playing as well, with Archdragon Peak being one of the highlights of the game for me. There are of course frustrations as there are with any outstanding game. There are a few unpolished moments where enemies will get stuck in walls. Certain battles, especially those with two or more enemies feel a bit unfair in how enemies will double-team the player and overwhelm them with attacks which which will guard-break the player, and trap the player in inescapable damage stuns. For someone like me, who is the absolute worst at Dark Souls, these moments were intensely frustrating, and often would result in myself cheating the enemy AI in order to progress, exposing the cracks in an otherwise extremely well-designed game. I dislike how the invisible walls encourage running around blindly smacking every wall in sight in order to access huge optional areas, I dislike how the camera is still a little finicky and can sometimes be an obstacle itself to overcome. However, like all other things in Dark Souls III, adapting to this is possible, though difficult. The highlights in the game far outshine the issues, and as of right now this is the Dark Souls game I will recommend to anyone after Bloodborne. So I'm going to give Dark Souls III a 9 out of 10.… Expand
  7. OrionPax
    Feb 6, 2018
    9
    Just another masterpiece from From Software. It's enemy designs, armor and weapon variety, gameplay strategy, different combos with different weapons and styles everything is so so satisfying. Every enemy, armor, weapon and class is unique. Game's combat mechanics are still the same but more improved and still very good. The only things i will complain are the graphics could be better andJust another masterpiece from From Software. It's enemy designs, armor and weapon variety, gameplay strategy, different combos with different weapons and styles everything is so so satisfying. Every enemy, armor, weapon and class is unique. Game's combat mechanics are still the same but more improved and still very good. The only things i will complain are the graphics could be better and still it's story can't be understand if you don't try hard to understand. Highly Recommended!… Expand
  8. 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
  9. TheCornflex
    Feb 1, 2018
    7
    First Souls-Game I played, so I had no comparison. Therefore I thought this game would be a bit harder to be honest. But Combat feels really great.
  10. pastacheesecake
    Dec 28, 2017
    6
    Brings almost nothing new to the series, misses the point in many cases; full of inane fan service. Tight gameplay, astounding visuals, and music.
  11. chr1so
    Dec 27, 2017
    10
    I'm a sucker for Dark Souls games and this doesn't disappoint. If you've played the others you know what to expect. Great finish to the series.
  12. Pentiado
    Dec 11, 2017
    10
    I'll start by saying this game is not for everyone. It's just not meant to be. If you've never played any Dark Souls or Bloodborne and you almost never pick the highest difficulty on your first try no matter what game it is then look away. There are plenty other good games for you. You might be a gamer, veteran with ten, twenty years of experience and this game will just frustrate the hellI'll start by saying this game is not for everyone. It's just not meant to be. If you've never played any Dark Souls or Bloodborne and you almost never pick the highest difficulty on your first try no matter what game it is then look away. There are plenty other good games for you. You might be a gamer, veteran with ten, twenty years of experience and this game will just frustrate the hell out of you.

    I love games and I always seek a challenge. Game for me is not finished unless I did it on the highest difficulty level. Shortly after getting a PS4, my first console, my girlfriend convinced me to buying DS3. She heard it’s a difficult game and she though I might like it. I started with Thief class and the boss during tutorial just wiped the floor with me. After few hours of trying I stopped and took a break for couple of weeks. Then I came back and after many tries managed to beat the boss. In next few days I made probably every possible mistake one can make playing this game. Picking character with weapon that has shortest possible range, check, fat rolling, check, no upgrading weapons, flask, or even souls level, check. Yes, I just went straight to second location without doing anything with NPCs. I had no idea about sneaking. Enemy knights with spear were almost unkillable. When I couldn’t beat second boss with my tiny knife I took another break from the game for few weeks. Before coming back I read some tips and then started again but this time absolutely falling in love with this game. 48 hours and I finished for the first time and another 50h for second play through with both DLCs and I think about playing it again.

    This game rewards you, your skill and not character level or gear. If you want to be a badass, YOU need to become one, not your character. In most games, even on highest difficulty level once you pass some point, it gets really easy. In Dark Souls, if you’re fighting a dragon that is a size of a building and you’re just a tiny human, it’s going to be hard. If it punches you, your armour doesn’t matter and when you punch it with your toothpick don’t expect to inflict too much pain. Strength in such case is irrelevant, you’re just a tiny fly for them.    … Expand
  13. illuminati8467
    Nov 16, 2017
    10
    My favourite game of all time, great story, great customization and character development. Great graphics. I recommend playing on ps4 pro for improved performance 10/10
  14. Vankip
    Nov 1, 2017
    10
    The best work of the FS. Each element is brought to some unprecedented heights. Excellent dynamics of the battles. A huge amount of weapons and armor. Magnificent graphics and visual. Interesting, diverse and sophisticated bosses. All that for which gamers love this series, then erected in the absolute.
  15. pattx908v2
    Oct 31, 2017
    10
    the ps4 version isnt the more fluid the more graphical but for a ps4 game is good very good actually the controls are good 10/10 just like the first cuz' dk 2 is poopy poop
  16. MarsCorialanus
    Oct 18, 2017
    10
    I'll keep this short, because what more could I say about Dark Souls III. It builds on the past iterations, its fun, its easy to sink hours and hours into this game, and its even good for friendly couch play. If your friends are part of the initiate than this game is heaps of fun to take turns playing. Its easy to watch and fun to play. Those hard boss fights will have your heart poundingI'll keep this short, because what more could I say about Dark Souls III. It builds on the past iterations, its fun, its easy to sink hours and hours into this game, and its even good for friendly couch play. If your friends are part of the initiate than this game is heaps of fun to take turns playing. Its easy to watch and fun to play. Those hard boss fights will have your heart pounding like crazy. The adrenaline itself is addicting. Hidetaka Myazaki has created, in my opinion, the best game series of this decade.… Expand
  17. addze
    Oct 5, 2017
    8
    DS3 is my first Dark Souls game and in general my first FROM game. What I like about the game, are the huge variety of different worlds, different enemies, different equipment and different weapons. Though the best about the game is fighting the bosses. Trying out different weapons and helping other players make the game also enjoyable after the first playthrough. Therefore I give the gameDS3 is my first Dark Souls game and in general my first FROM game. What I like about the game, are the huge variety of different worlds, different enemies, different equipment and different weapons. Though the best about the game is fighting the bosses. Trying out different weapons and helping other players make the game also enjoyable after the first playthrough. Therefore I give the game a solid 8 although it has also a lot of cons in my opinion: in PVP there is always a visual time delay (despite my high speed internet connection), what means hitting the enemy, while he is right in front of you, won't damage him but hitting into the air before he dodges towards will cause damage. Due to this, I don't like the PVP. And that leads to another disadvantage: No matter if you like PVP or not, there is always a chance that someone invades into your world, except you play offline. I think that sucks. Further con: It seems like there is a big story behind the game and the bosses in the different areas. Though within the game, the story is not really explained, what makes it especially for a newbies hard to understand. I also don't like the fact, that without following a walkthrough, it is impossible to fulfill all questlines, reach all areas and get all items. In my eyes, there should be a fair chance for the players to reach these things without checking the walkthrough. Also it kind of sucks, that with every update, they change statistics, rates, abilities of weapon, armor, spells, etc.. So you can never be sure, that the weapon / spell / armor that you prefer, won't be downgraded tomorrow. My biggest disappointment though, is that the bosses are so cool and still there is no possibility to fight them again (solo) except if you start a new game. Another big con is, that there are physical and magic attacks and you can start with different characters, such as knight, thief, sorcerer, pyromancer, cleric, etc.. Though in PVE, it's much harder to go through the game, if you use magic attacks (i.e. playing as a sorcerer, pyromancer or cleric). The handling is much more complicated, the requirement are high for useful spells and a lot of enemies and bosses are quite resistant against them. Last but not least, I don't like the fact, that many settings just can be done at the firelink shrine (kind of your base camp), as it always takes around 30-45 seconds to load an area.… Expand
  18. MrStewpidity
    Sep 28, 2017
    3
    I don't get the hype. This was just a frustrating hack-and-slash with a boring story. The only reason people play this game is for bragging rights on how they played a game that makes you wan to break your controller.
  19. Lewis-Angelo
    Aug 29, 2017
    10
    top 5 de la generación

    aunque no sea tan bueno e innovador como Demon's Souls 7 años antes, es un juegazo para el recuerdo
    la dificultad, el apartado artístico, los mundos y el lore, las posibilidades multijugador, todo está al máximo nivel
  20. RaFfr0
    Aug 29, 2017
    10
    After a little disppointment sequel of Dark Souls, and the superb Bloodborne, Dark Souls returns with the last one of the trilogy. This game adds a little of Bloodborne to the mechanic of Dark Souls. It's more fluid, more rewarding and the difficulty remains the same as it's predecessors. As a fan of the souls series, i enjoyed the hell outta this game and for newcomers, i recommend toAfter a little disppointment sequel of Dark Souls, and the superb Bloodborne, Dark Souls returns with the last one of the trilogy. This game adds a little of Bloodborne to the mechanic of Dark Souls. It's more fluid, more rewarding and the difficulty remains the same as it's predecessors. As a fan of the souls series, i enjoyed the hell outta this game and for newcomers, i recommend to star in the series with this game.… Expand
  21. brokepimp
    Aug 14, 2017
    10
    It's a master piece the poise is perfectly introduced, the straight sword is balanced, the invasions...are master pieces and of course the phantom range is a Naruto shout out, the lip syncs are perfect.
    So at the end this is perfect for Christians that are against dabbing.
  22. Kamikazeshocki
    Aug 10, 2017
    9
    A worthy conclusion to the Soulsborne era. It did not impress me as much as DS1 or Bloodborne since this was my fourth game in that series. Though the amtosphere, the level/monster design is as good as ever.
    Pro and Contra in comparison to former titles:
    Pro: - The seamless multiplayer component and netcode reaches it's apex in this installement. Never had more fun ruining other peoples    A worthy conclusion to the Soulsborne era. It did not impress me as much as DS1 or Bloodborne since this was my fourth game in that series. Though the amtosphere, the level/monster design is as good as ever.
    Pro and Contra in comparison to former titles:
    Pro:
    - The seamless multiplayer component and netcode reaches it's apex in this installement. Never had more fun ruining other peoples plays or the other way around. The covenant system works well and you can always have a good fair duel. And the community rocks!
    - Technically the most beautiful Dark Souls (artistically Blood Borne though)
    - It sticks to what Fans love about Dark Suls and truly delivers (this is rare today)
    (- Most accessible part of the franchise)

    Con:
    - There are some bosses that are quite easy, but at least their presentation is awesome and fearful
    - There is not much innovation and everything feels a bit too familiar sometimes.

    This is a must play for every RPG fan, PS4 owner and of course DS lover.

    Praise the sun and thank you Miyazaki.    … Expand
  23. MachineMan1992
    Jul 13, 2017
    3
    All the faults of the Souls series are on full HD display; **** controls, overpowered enemies, smashed in half PvP, and bullcrap enemy placement are all accounted for. At least now the main narrative has a far more straightforward goal to keep the player on the straight and narrow, but the series trademark obfuscation is in no danger of leaving.

    These games are hard because you die    All the faults of the Souls series are on full HD display; **** controls, overpowered enemies, smashed in half PvP, and bullcrap enemy placement are all accounted for. At least now the main narrative has a far more straightforward goal to keep the player on the straight and narrow, but the series trademark obfuscation is in no danger of leaving.

    These games are hard because you die quickly. It's the most lazy and cheap way to make a game hard. Don't bother with any of these games, just play a tighter controlling RGP at max difficulty to get a similar experience.    … Expand
  24. 11254man
    Jun 23, 2017
    9
    I really hate useless _/10 scores, but this platform forces one, so wait until the end for a recommendation on how much you should buy it for, as I feel it to be a more accurate representation of whether the game is, you know... worth it. First, a disclaimer: Even though the DLC for this game is out, this review will be covering Dark Souls 3's base game specifically. Dark Souls 3 is anI really hate useless _/10 scores, but this platform forces one, so wait until the end for a recommendation on how much you should buy it for, as I feel it to be a more accurate representation of whether the game is, you know... worth it. First, a disclaimer: Even though the DLC for this game is out, this review will be covering Dark Souls 3's base game specifically. Dark Souls 3 is an Action RPG by From Software in the style of Demon Souls, as well as Dark Souls 1 & 2. This game follows behind an underrated classic, what is considered one of the best action RPG games of all time, and Dark Souls 2. So how does it stack up? I personally believe Dark Souls 3 is the best in the series (including Bloodborne). Let's start with the least important stuff about the game, and work up to the stuff that makes Dark Souls Dark Souls. First off, and least importantly: Graphics. The game graphically looks beautiful, far better than even Bloodborne. I stood in awe for 3 or 4 minutes upon first entering Irithyll. The Profaned Capitol, Archdragon Peak, and the previously mentioned Boreal Valley look absolutely stunning. The bosses all have unique looks that compliment the level and world they're in beautifully. Next: The sound. The sound in this game is very good overall, with amazing music for bosses and interesting tracks for the hub world and menus. I wish the enemy's sound design was a bit more varied, but it's quite good other than that (-1 pt.) Next up: The story. This game's story takes the usual Dark Souls approach of mainly being thrown out in Item Descriptions and cryptic dialogue. The items in this game are plentiful, and there are many intricate and well thought out stories and backstories, as Dark Souls usually contains. Your story takes place long past the events of the first two games, a fact reflected through the items and a few amazing late game events that I won't spoil. You have to kill a bunch of crazies who either lit the fire before you, or were supposed to and decided "Nah". You're helped out by a bunch of tragic characters along the way, and it retains the grim, oppressive atmosphere that Souls does better than most. Now, most importantly: The Gameplay. The DS3 gameplay is just as tight and fluid as previous installments that aren't Dark Souls 2. Everything is responsive, the bosses are almost all well done, one even likely taking the spot as my favorite all time boss (The Abyss Watchers). And, while the PvE game is the best we may have ever seen, the PvP suffers from a few series-wide issues. First off: lag. Every game has lag, but Dark Souls is too fast to really be able to afford too much of it. This is unfortunately something they didn't iron out in Dark Souls 3, so prepare for a lot of deaths from players teleportation around the map with what feels like an AOL port of Dark Souls 3. This isn't to say that lag is always there, but it's a prevalent issue. Also, like every Dark Souls game, there are some 40 pieces of armor and weapons that From decided to just not put into the game. This wouldn't bother me so much if one of the sets of armor wasn't the Giants Set, effectively ruining my DS3 Giant Dad experience. (-1 pt) So, is the game worth it? Hell yeah it is! The game is 60$, but it's often on sale for less than half that much. Even at full price, however, this game is more than worth it.… Expand
  25. badgerryan19
    Jun 19, 2017
    9
    Being a huge fan of the Souls series I was hyped. And yes it delivered as expected. From Software had more tricks up there sleeve and shows off even more interesting and crazy level design. Still challenging but not impossible.
  26. Steven105
    Jun 19, 2017
    3
    At the release of dark souls 3 i gave this game a 10 because i was being a blind fanboy , this is by far the worst game in the franchise it has been terribly dumbed down for casuals , the bosses are too easy the game is too short and what really destroys this game is the god awful pvp ...I cant fathom why fromsoft wanted to encourage every player to be a darksword spamming scrub , and dontAt the release of dark souls 3 i gave this game a 10 because i was being a blind fanboy , this is by far the worst game in the franchise it has been terribly dumbed down for casuals , the bosses are too easy the game is too short and what really destroys this game is the god awful pvp ...I cant fathom why fromsoft wanted to encourage every player to be a darksword spamming scrub , and dont even get me started on how broken the hitboxes are , you will be hit from 4 feet away from another player who isnt even within range from you . I went back to dark souls 1 and tested out the hitboxes in pvp and to my surprise the hitboxes were actually accurate i wasnt getting hit by wepons that were out of range , so my question is, why is an outdated ps3 2011 dark souls 1 able to have better pvp hitboxes than a 2016 ps4 dark souls 3? It just baffles me. Also there is an extreme lack of build diversity , all you will see is players using greatswords, straight swords and dark sword and the fact that fromsoft rehashed everything from dark souls 1 just shows there wasnt much thought put into this game they reused patches , siegmeyer , darkmoon covenant ( which still does not work even after they patched it btw) sunbros covenant , dragon covenant , anor londo , almost every weapon and armor from dark souls 1 and 2 . If you want to play this be my guest , no doubt you will enjoy it at first but once you beat the game numerous times and spend alot of time in pvp you will start to realize that this is just an attempt at making a dark souls 1 clone , i am glad this is the last game in the series for now , this should have never been developed .… Expand
  27. ITZZZPERRY
    Jun 13, 2017
    8
    Dark Souls III is, by far, the hardest game I have ever played. As a person who loved and was decent at Bloodborne, this game proved to be quite the challenge. It is a little glitchy, and some of the bosses are a little weak, but this is a challenging, yet very exhilarating game to play.
  28. TheBlueFox
    Jun 12, 2017
    10
    My first Dark Souls game, and certainly not my last. Don't be put off by the hype around its difficulty - it's completely doable. It's just challenging. My sibling is a casual gamer and they cut right through this game, simply farming to upgrade their level if they were really struggling.

    --Surreal, immersive dark fantasy environments --Subtle story-telling technique --Fluid, engaging    My first Dark Souls game, and certainly not my last. Don't be put off by the hype around its difficulty - it's completely doable. It's just challenging. My sibling is a casual gamer and they cut right through this game, simply farming to upgrade their level if they were really struggling.

    --Surreal, immersive dark fantasy environments
    --Subtle story-telling technique
    --Fluid, engaging combat
    --An array of weapons, spells, shields and armour, each with their own advantages, allowing you to tackle the game any way you want
    --A great character creator with lots of build options and aesthetic options
    --Most of the bosses and even minor enemies are well-designed, with mechanics you can study and work around
    --Difficulty wise, the game is challenging, and that's the fun of it. But most bosses were beatable in 3-5 times, maybe up to 15 times if they were particularly tricky. But there's a great community filled with guides if you're stuck. Plus you can use NPCs or team up with online players (I never actually needed this, but it’s a great option to have if you’re really over that one boss who keeps bludgeoning you)
    --Rewarding. It’s redolent to how you felt when you overcame fights and bosses as a kid - that feeling of accomplishment when you finally won.
    --Always new secrets to find - read up on this game. From the lore, to the illusory walls, to the hidden areas and character side quests. It’s got a lot of depth.
    --Pace is great. I never felt stuck in the same area for too long because I couldn’t progress
    --Great dialogue and voice acting
    --Open world with lots to explore
    --Easy instant travel from Bonfires
    --Above all, it’s innovative. It’s actually genre-defining. It’s something everyone should try at least once to see if FromSoft games are for you

    If you’ve never tried a Souls game, this is a great one to start with.    … Expand
  29. JuanLuisGG14
    Jun 6, 2017
    9
    After many hours of gameplay, i think this is a really good game, the gripe ihave is that the saga feels tired, and this game lacks originality (aside from the bosses), too much fanservice and some technical problems
    Main strong points are graphics style (more varied than Bloodborne), boss design (Twin princes are a highlight), good level design.
    Finale is the best in the saga 8,6/10    After many hours of gameplay, i think this is a really good game, the gripe ihave is that the saga feels tired, and this game lacks originality (aside from the bosses), too much fanservice and some technical problems
    Main strong points are graphics style (more varied than Bloodborne), boss design (Twin princes are a highlight), good level design.
    Finale is the best in the saga
    8,6/10 (aprox a 9)
    Personal favorite game of 2016    … Expand
  30. SoulsborneLover
    Jun 3, 2017
    5
    As a veteran of the series, and a huge fan, I feel entitled to an opinion on this game. I played Dark Souls when it first came out, beat it solo at least 5 times as it nearly instantly became one of my favourite games, having excellent map design, level design, creative enemy design, some of the most enjoyable combat to date and, most importantly, AWESOME BOSSES.

    After Dark Souls it was    As a veteran of the series, and a huge fan, I feel entitled to an opinion on this game. I played Dark Souls when it first came out, beat it solo at least 5 times as it nearly instantly became one of my favourite games, having excellent map design, level design, creative enemy design, some of the most enjoyable combat to date and, most importantly, AWESOME BOSSES.

    After Dark Souls it was tough to get into Dark Souls 2, I found the whole experience underwhelming compared to the first but that was to be expected. The largest distinction would be that Dark Souls had CHALLENGE, while 2 had DIFFICULTY. Let me elaborate, challenge is a hurdle, a boss that takes you 15 tries but each time you just get a little bit closer to victory - enough to keep you going. Difficulty, on the other hand, is the unfair enemy design, or unavoidable traps if you dont know theyre there. Due to this difference, I enjoyed Dark Souls a significant amount more.

    Next came Bloodborne. Oh my god, what a perfect game. The true successor to Dark Souls in my opinion. Fluid combat, level design to make any gamer orgasm, a new weapon system and the best bosses in the series. After Bloodborne my faith in From was renewed entirely and just in time for Dark Souls 3 to go on sale...

    FINALLY, why Dark Souls 3 only gets a 5. To be honest, compared to Dark Souls and Bloodborne, I would give it a 1 or 2 out of 10 at best (15 hours in, havent had the full experience) but Ive always hated the reviews that butthurt people give when they rank a game 1 out of 10, so, realistically this game is a 5/10.

    My major issues with this game are the same issues I had with Dark Souls 2, primarily, the bosses. In the 15 hours Ive played, the best designed boss so far has been the tutorial boss... which I would only give a 4/10. I beat every boss 1 try despite being severely under leveled due to dying countless times to the brutally designed mobs, which, in the end just encourages me to run past all the **** enemies to slaughter the game-design-neglected bosses. It just isnt fun at this point.

    I will mention the pros to this game. New weapon system with weapon abilities, its pretty cool but I havent gotten a lot of use out of it, still a nice addition. The map and level design are... fantastic - without a doubt the highlight of this game, with areas on par to the original Dark Souls in creativity and feel. I honestly cant describe how impressed I am with it, especially when the rest of the game seems so devoid of thought and design.

    To sum up, it isnt a bad game but it WAS a disappointment beside the others. If you havent played the series, pick it up when its on sale, you might find something you really like. If youre a huge fan of the series, like me, probably still worth the buy with a good sale but be prepared for it to fall short of the bar that From has set.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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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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