Dark Souls III

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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 5171 Ratings

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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
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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

Critic Reviews

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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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