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
  31. 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.
  32. RadicalMADMAN69
    Apr 21, 2016
    10
    Fantastic game! The graphics are amazing, the gameplay is addicting, and story is well told. The story is souls games has never been shoved in your face. It is there if you want to experience it but you can just ignore it and just focus on collecting items, leveling up and experiencing the atmospheric world. That is what I appreciated about the souls games. They have such a unique way ofFantastic game! The graphics are amazing, the gameplay is addicting, and story is well told. The story is souls games has never been shoved in your face. It is there if you want to experience it but you can just ignore it and just focus on collecting items, leveling up and experiencing the atmospheric world. That is what I appreciated about the souls games. They have such a unique way of telling the story. This game is definitely going to be a contender for game of the year.… Expand
  33. Jimmytwotimes
    Apr 28, 2016
    9
    First off let me say that I am a fan of the souls series . Going back to the sleeper hit that bred this beast demons souls . From is known for their difficult games . This however should not be the draw if you are new to the series . There is a whole lot here for you to delve into . Story telling is told through item descriptions , npc conversations as well as some fantastic environmentalFirst off let me say that I am a fan of the souls series . Going back to the sleeper hit that bred this beast demons souls . From is known for their difficult games . This however should not be the draw if you are new to the series . There is a whole lot here for you to delve into . Story telling is told through item descriptions , npc conversations as well as some fantastic environmental storytelling . It's all there if you want or care to look for it .

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

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

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

    So the later part of my review was for people who've never played these games for those that have you will be pleased . I think this just may be my favorite from game to date it is by far most definitely my favorite souls game . The creature design , the weapons , the absolutely gorgeous sights this game wants you to drink it in to take your time and really dig into it if you do you are in for one of the most rewarding and unique experiences in your life . It won't all be sunshine and rainbows and the game will try to stomp you down but stick it out put effort into it and you too will join the legion of sun bros and girls . Now stop reading this tripe and go and praise the sun !!    … Expand
  34. 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.
  35. DragonBorn-
    Jan 24, 2017
    9
    FromSoftware games like Dark Souls, Bloodborne and Demon Souls will always divide the crowd because on the one hand you have an excellent combat, strategy based rank up style adventure game, and on the other hand you have the games much debated difficulty level, average graphics and somewhat uninspiring and often hard to follow story-lines.

    Having said that I loved Dark Souls 3    FromSoftware games like Dark Souls, Bloodborne and Demon Souls will always divide the crowd because on the one hand you have an excellent combat, strategy based rank up style adventure game, and on the other hand you have the games much debated difficulty level, average graphics and somewhat uninspiring and often hard to follow story-lines.

    Having said that I loved Dark Souls 3 personally!

    Yes its hard, yes its frustrating and yes its sometimes a little annoying too but jeez is it addictive! FromSoftware rewards players that take their time to study the environment and enemies and come up with a strategy. Learning from WHY you died is the most important thing here.

    If you want a super engaging cool story-line play GTA. If you want near perfect graphics play Uncharted.

    If you want an awesome combat RPG that's ridiculously hard but makes you keep coming back for more until you kill that sucker, then play Dark Souls 3. Be prepared to commit 50+ hours to get through it.

    9/10. When is Dark Souls 4 coming out please?? :-)    … Expand
  36. Turbodowg
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    Dark souls 3 is one of the best games on ps4. I've put in around 30 hours so far and they have flown by as I'm having so much fun. Dark Souls 3 feels very familiar to me after playing Bloodborne, I didn't get to play the other Dark souls games but did play Demon Souls on ps3. DS3 is definitely closer to Bloodborne, although Ds3 appears to have deeper game mechanics and more variety inDark souls 3 is one of the best games on ps4. I've put in around 30 hours so far and they have flown by as I'm having so much fun. Dark Souls 3 feels very familiar to me after playing Bloodborne, I didn't get to play the other Dark souls games but did play Demon Souls on ps3. DS3 is definitely closer to Bloodborne, although Ds3 appears to have deeper game mechanics and more variety in weapons, armor and spells than in Bloodborne.

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

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

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

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

    I highly recommend this game to all PS4 owners. Even if you haven't played a souls game, put the time in and eventually it will click and you will have one of the current greatest gaming experiences.    … Expand
  37. CiphirSol
    May 4, 2016
    10
    A fitting end to the series, and I'm not even close to being done with it. This game is beautiful and everything I've come to expect and desire from a third entry in this wonderful serious. I look forward to not only DLC, but From Software's next title. If it's anywhere NEAR as refined an experience as Dark Souls has been, then they have my support.
  38. PeteyB
    Jan 17, 2017
    9
    From all Souls games, this one stunned me totally. I knew this series, played before previous games, but this one... I felt in love with this graphic/story/enemies. Amazing experience.
  39. fijiboy
    May 27, 2016
    9
    this is possibly the best souls game yet. Its definitely the most accessible and I feel that it is probably the first souls game that anyone can get into. many of the game's functions have been simplified and make it way easier to understand. Its far less cryptic as far as its story and progression goes compared to the other games, but still leaves many elements of the lore and story up tothis is possibly the best souls game yet. Its definitely the most accessible and I feel that it is probably the first souls game that anyone can get into. many of the game's functions have been simplified and make it way easier to understand. Its far less cryptic as far as its story and progression goes compared to the other games, but still leaves many elements of the lore and story up to interpretation and can be deeply read into through item descriptions and visual storytelling just like the other games. the gameplay sticks to the same formula but adds enough new stuff to keep it from getting stale like new weapons, awesome armor and battle arts. the thing that makes this game stick out among the other games is the amazing art direction and incredible boss battles. every area in this game is memorable and incredibly detailed and is the best looking souls game to date, I do prefer bloodborne's art design though. The bosses are some of the most epic fights of all the series, they really focused on making sure everyone of them stood out. there are maybe two or three bosses that maybe could have been done better but they you can tell that a lot of effort was put into them this time around. The story really works for being the last souls game, and adds a lot to the lore to the series. the only thing I found disappointing was the last boss. the fight itself was excellent, but the lore and story implements of the fight were underwhelming, Im not gonna spoil anything but I was wanting more from the final boss of the last game. this was the most disappointing last boss in all soulsborne games in terms of lore. besides that though, this game will probably be my game of the year.… Expand
  40. pongkrit03
    Mar 14, 2017
    7
    Darksouls 3 is a good game and would have been 10/10 if it was released 6 years ago. However, releasing in 2016 with this low quality graphic is a huge let down. Dark Souls 3, while having new bosses, new maps, new enemies, does not improve much from Dark Souls 2. It is better to say it is Dark Souls 2 expansion rather than Dark Souls 3.

    The game is fun, of course, like every soul    Darksouls 3 is a good game and would have been 10/10 if it was released 6 years ago. However, releasing in 2016 with this low quality graphic is a huge let down. Dark Souls 3, while having new bosses, new maps, new enemies, does not improve much from Dark Souls 2. It is better to say it is Dark Souls 2 expansion rather than Dark Souls 3.

    The game is fun, of course, like every soul series you could expect, but that is it. There is not much innovative here. Bloodborne, on the other hand, is better than DarkSouls 3 in every aspect even though it came out earlier, except for multiplayer that DS3 is better but still in the same league as DS2. The difficulty is ok. Most bosses are easy but some are very tough (Nameless king). Soundtrack is clearly inferior to Bloodbonre. The length of the game is great.. NPC side quests are too complicated though. You will not be able to complete most of them without looking on guide in internet. Some maps feel like a maze, which I don't like it. Heavy armors are nerfed a lot in DS3 to the point you don't need to use them. There are a ton of weapons but most of them have same movesets, a bit tweak here and there. The new system, Asen Estus and weapon skill, is introduced here. It is good system though but it does not influence gameplay enough to feel fresh.

    In sum, My solid score for DarkSouls 3 is 7/10. It is a good game but has a little improvement over DS2. I hope Fromsoft will overcome this obstacle and make greater game in the future.    … Expand
  41. claytastic
    Apr 25, 2016
    9
    It's official. I've fallen in love with this game. Recently, I've been constantly hearing critics and friends of mine mostly focusing on the negative points of this game. So far, I'm 20 hours in and I still haven't seen any (at least not anything huge).

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

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

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

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

    Overall, Dark Souls 3 doesn't live up to the name of Dark Souls 1, but it's still a MASSIVE improvement on the very disappointing Dark Souls 2. If this really is the last game in the series, it's a worthy send-off to the series. 9/10 (I wish i could give 9.5).    … Expand
  42. 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!
  43. Tinagowtfay12
    Jun 1, 2016
    9
    Hardest game I've ever **** played and it'll take me a year to finish. 9/10. This difficult as hell. I thought Bloodborne was hell, but damn. First Dark Souls game I've ever played and it continues to kick my ass.
  44. draganor
    May 27, 2016
    8
    This game is really good.

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

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

    Negative:
    - The bosses are so easy. The only hard boss is "Nameless King". In the DS 1-2, bosses are really coercive, complex and maddening.    … Expand
  45. MEEEE
    May 3, 2016
    9
    Dark Souls 3 would be a masterpiece if it wasn't by some fails here and there, but I can assure, at least for myself, it's the best in the series and one of the best games I've ever played.
  46. Lycria
    May 26, 2016
    9
    Dark Souls III is a fantastic finale to an overall fantastic series. The game is a fusion of what seems to be dark souls 2, demon souls and Bloodborne. From Software has taken what they have learned in their previous installments of "Souls Series" games and have created an amazing experience.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    9/10    … Expand
  47. me5ut
    May 14, 2016
    10
    Just finished the game, with the PS4 graphs the game is stunning. the story is fine, game play is perfect like in all soul series that you feel your character's combats, a lot of items which you can upgrade and they all look awesome. Many things to explore, side quests etc, a lot of maps and architecture of maps/monsters are great. It is sad this this is the last souls game, if you haveJust finished the game, with the PS4 graphs the game is stunning. the story is fine, game play is perfect like in all soul series that you feel your character's combats, a lot of items which you can upgrade and they all look awesome. Many things to explore, side quests etc, a lot of maps and architecture of maps/monsters are great. It is sad this this is the last souls game, if you have not tried and souls game , you must better try with souls 3, satisfaction is guaranteed :)… Expand
  48. Big_Bear
    Apr 20, 2016
    8
    Well as usual there are some astoundingly stupid negative reviews on here which you should ignore , unless you just want a laugh. You should also ignore any review dated on release date, as the game is impossible to accurately review in a single day. Both the negative reviews and those written on release day are posted for 'likes' and attention, nothing more.

    Anyway, the game itself is    Well as usual there are some astoundingly stupid negative reviews on here which you should ignore , unless you just want a laugh. You should also ignore any review dated on release date, as the game is impossible to accurately review in a single day. Both the negative reviews and those written on release day are posted for 'likes' and attention, nothing more.

    Anyway, the game itself is outstanding, as you would expect and manages to surpass even the bench mark that is Dark Souls 1.

    Good - The world and level design are by far the best of any souls game. The levels connect together beautifully but are also pretty large to boot. They are also beautiful to look at and provide an amazing atmosphere somewhere in between souls and Bloodborne. Some of the best level design I have ever seen, putting many other games to shame.

    The gameplay, as always, is top notch and very addictive with a large number of playstyles available which makes for hundreds of hours of gameplay and provides huge replayability. The bosses are far superior to Dark Souls 2 and actually mean something again making them even more memorable than Dark Souls 1 or Demon's.

    There are also a great number of weapons and armor sets to discover which has always been a part of souls games.

    Bad - The character creator isn't great with a few bugs and issues that seemed to have carried over from Bloodborne, thin, Giraffe like necks being one, hopefully it will be patched but Bloodborne never was. The worst thing is having item 'drop rates' - which is nothing more than a lazy way to make items hard to get. Devs can't think of anything better so simply slap a 1% drop rate on something to make it difficult to obtain. It can make trying to get a particular armor set very frustrating and simply is not any fun.

    Verdict - An amazing game that is the finest Souls to date and at least equals Bloodborne. This will score a 9 or even a 10 for me with some sizeable dlc. Addictive, creative and atmospheric Dark Souls 3 completely delivers. 8/10.    … Expand
  49. 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
  50. Rush--21
    Apr 20, 2016
    10
    I VERY rarely write reviews, but this game deserves one. Having never played a Dark Souls game before and hearing how difficult they can be, I came in with a sense of wonder...and with my guard up. I got BRUTALIZED by the first boss and asked myself if I could even continue playing. I thought this might be the first game I couldn't actually play due to its high learning curve andI VERY rarely write reviews, but this game deserves one. Having never played a Dark Souls game before and hearing how difficult they can be, I came in with a sense of wonder...and with my guard up. I got BRUTALIZED by the first boss and asked myself if I could even continue playing. I thought this might be the first game I couldn't actually play due to its high learning curve and difficulty. 25 hours and 40 levels later, I can say without doubt, this is one of the best aRPG's I've ever played. I RARELY consider games being a perfect 10, but this game is an absolute masterpiece. Dark Souls 3 will bring you to your destruction...and astonish you while you're alive.… Expand
  51. HopelessVoice
    Jun 2, 2016
    6
    The only Souls game I did not particuarly like. It's not that the game lacks anything special (well, a bit more open world would have been nice!) but just that it feels so awkward compared to the earlier entries. The game feels like a Bloodbourne game with its gravestones and cathedrals - god there must have been at least eight cathedrals! - and although the game play was entertaining forThe only Souls game I did not particuarly like. It's not that the game lacks anything special (well, a bit more open world would have been nice!) but just that it feels so awkward compared to the earlier entries. The game feels like a Bloodbourne game with its gravestones and cathedrals - god there must have been at least eight cathedrals! - and although the game play was entertaining for sure, I never really felt interested in downing the next boss. At times the bonfires were placed so close to the bosses that the whole back and forth between checkpoint and boss became not so much a test in endurance but a study in frustration. I always try to play the Souls game solo on my first run but this was the first time I actually did not care anymore. The worst part though was definetly the pandering and endless references to the first Dark Souls. Where it not or the Bloodbourne gothic imagery, the game could have seemed like a fan made tribute with all its reoccuring characters, places and so forth. Up til this moment I'd always regarded the series as a game with a strong sense of integrity but not anymore. I understand how people like it though, as it's still a good play and the bosses are as challenging as ever. Maybe I'm just done with Souls.… Expand
  52. Termin8ter
    May 24, 2016
    10
    Dark Souls III is an excellent game, a great sendoff to the Dark Souls series, a great follow-up to Bloodborne, and overall a great game. Firstly, the graphics are stunning, maybe even better looking than Uncharted 4. The difficulty is as unforgiving and controller-breakingly difficult as it ever was. The gameplay hasn't really been improved or tweaked, and that is my only disappointmentDark Souls III is an excellent game, a great sendoff to the Dark Souls series, a great follow-up to Bloodborne, and overall a great game. Firstly, the graphics are stunning, maybe even better looking than Uncharted 4. The difficulty is as unforgiving and controller-breakingly difficult as it ever was. The gameplay hasn't really been improved or tweaked, and that is my only disappointment with the game, but apart from that, If you loved Bloodborne, if you loved Dark Souls, then you'll love this game.… Expand
  53. 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
  54. EHansen14
    Apr 22, 2016
    10
    An excellent addition to the franchise, Dark Souls 3 reminds me of what I loved about the first Dark Souls and brings some changes reminiscent of Bloodborne. Great locations, enemies and some very memorable bosses. A very large variety of weapons, armours, and NPCs, Dark Souls 3 has so much to offer.

    I'm about 27 hours in right now, having spent maybe 10 hours with co operation with    An excellent addition to the franchise, Dark Souls 3 reminds me of what I loved about the first Dark Souls and brings some changes reminiscent of Bloodborne. Great locations, enemies and some very memorable bosses. A very large variety of weapons, armours, and NPCs, Dark Souls 3 has so much to offer.

    I'm about 27 hours in right now, having spent maybe 10 hours with co operation with friends. About 8-9 bosses through and getting to some very interesting areas. Dark Souls 3 is one of the best games I've played in a long time.

    The game gets a perfect 10 for me, enjoying it more than I have enjoyed a game in quite some time. Personally, I was a little disappointed with Dark Souls 2 (though still a very good game). I'm happy to say Dark Souls 3 feels much improved and makes for an excellent finale to a beloved franchise. I can't see any From Software fans being disappointed with this one.    … Expand
  55. 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.
  56. Praseidimio666
    Apr 23, 2016
    9
    Iin the end, it is a beefed up version of Ghosts 'n Goblins.
    I really like when a game does not try to be something else (a book - hating all the worthless endless descriptions of every stupid object, monster and character in the game, or a sorta VR - with open, disorienting, repetitive, dull locations). This game is beautiful, it is frightening, it is challenging, every encounter, every    Iin the end, it is a beefed up version of Ghosts 'n Goblins.
    I really like when a game does not try to be something else (a book - hating all the worthless endless descriptions of every stupid object, monster and character in the game, or a sorta VR - with open, disorienting, repetitive, dull locations). This game is beautiful, it is frightening, it is challenging, every encounter, every moment is different and requires skill and thought. No filler so far (about 1/3 into it), its virtues easily outcome its flaws. It definitely has a soul    … Expand
  57. Nel
    Apr 4, 2017
    8
    Really enjoyable rpg style game, it is not for the light hearted gamer as it can be considered as really hard depending on your previous experience with dark souls games.
  58. Hakrit
    May 4, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is easily the best game in the whole "SolulsBorne" series. I don't think that 5000 characters is enough to comprehend it's amazing aspect, so i'll just stick to the standard "pros and cons" system.
    PROS:
    -the graphics are AMAZING. The textures still suck but From used a handful of visual effects to make the graphics look great.
    -sound effects have always been a big part of the series, and this game definitely lives up to it's predecessors.
    -combat is at satisfying and rewarding as ever.
    -the lore, the lore! Everything you do feels like you really are taking part in the world around you.
    -it's difficult yet fair at the same time. 90% of the time you got killed because you made a fatal mistake.
    -the bosses are creative and smart. Less dudes in armor, more wicked beasts and gruesome remains of what might have been an everyday human being once. (*cough cough Dancer of the Boreal Valley *cough*)
    -almost every area is connected. For example, in Farron Keep you can get on the other side of the destroyed bridge you've visited in the beginning of the game.
    -a whole truckload of miscellaneous items and weapons. I still have no idea what half of them do.
    -incredible soundtrack. Boy, does the music hit you hard.
    -coop! As good as ever.
    -PVP! Just like i said above.
    -the secrets are incredible, and everytime i find something hidden i feel like a medieval Indiana Jones.
    -many, many more.
    CONS
    -the hitboxes still suck a huge gorilla dong. Remember when i said that your deaths are fair 90% of the time? The remaining 10% hits you in the least expected moments.
    -don't even get me started on PVP connection issues. I hate getting backstabbed by a player 10 meters away.
    -some of the bosses are laughably easy, most of them you meet during first 20 hours of the game. (i'm looking at you, big skeleton dude and cathedral bishop dudes)
    -level design. I know it's like a tradition in SoulsBorne, but some of the levels are just too damn confusing.
    -!TOXIC! !TOXIC! !BLEEDING! !TOXIC! !CURSED!    … Expand
  59. Jakelion
    Apr 26, 2016
    9
    This game is not innovative. It is not for everyone. It does not do anything that the other the 'souls' games haven't done before. It is an amalgamation of all the best things from all the 'souls' games. It is the most refined of the series, the most fun, and the most accessible. The visuals, sounds, and music are a symphony of beautiful chaos and dark fantasy. It falls a tiny short ofThis game is not innovative. It is not for everyone. It does not do anything that the other the 'souls' games haven't done before. It is an amalgamation of all the best things from all the 'souls' games. It is the most refined of the series, the most fun, and the most accessible. The visuals, sounds, and music are a symphony of beautiful chaos and dark fantasy. It falls a tiny short of being a masterpiece: It is too easy for how difficult all the 'souls' games have been; It seems a bit short; some of the bosses are not that great. It is one of the best action RPG's of all time with super fun Co-op and PVP, lots of build diversity and plenty of weapons and spells. You will enjoy this game if: you are a 'souls' fan, enjoy a challenge, like ARPGs and dungeon crawlers. You will not enjoy this game: if you have "souls fatigued" and are super jaded, don't like it when games super are unforgiving, if you don't like dying a lot.… Expand
  60. 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
  61. The_Garays
    Jun 3, 2016
    9
    This was my first Dark Souls and I must say that I found it epic! I completed the whole game twice, but I don't have enough time to make an NG ++, sadly I'll stay without getting the platinum because of the rings, maybe someday, who knows?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Praise the sun!    … Expand
  62. N4kedSnake
    Apr 24, 2016
    10
    Simplesmente o melhor jogo que a From Software poderia entregar para os fãs de Dark Souls. Confesso que estava com um pé atrás depois de Dark Souls 2, que na minha opinião foi extremamente inferior ao primeiro game da serie. Em minha opinião DS 1 ainda é o melhor action RPG já criado, contudo, Dark Souls 3 consegue bater de frente com ele em todos os sentidos, seja na dificuldade, chefesSimplesmente o melhor jogo que a From Software poderia entregar para os fãs de Dark Souls. Confesso que estava com um pé atrás depois de Dark Souls 2, que na minha opinião foi extremamente inferior ao primeiro game da serie. Em minha opinião DS 1 ainda é o melhor action RPG já criado, contudo, Dark Souls 3 consegue bater de frente com ele em todos os sentidos, seja na dificuldade, chefes inesquecíveis, questlines brilhantes e personagens carismáticos ao extremo!… Expand
  63. Be_Objective
    Oct 16, 2016
    9
    While the over-reliance on self-referential nostalgia and some underdeveloped areas and story elements keep it from reaching the Masterpiece status of the original, Dark Souls 3 still manages to deliver a challenging and awe inspiring send-off to the series thanks in no small part to the beautiful art direction, amazing combat and the introduction of some of the best bosses in the series.
  64. Dreizehn
    May 6, 2016
    10
    I am not a tradicional gamer of the Souls series, since I started this passion back with BLOODBORNE. I can't compare to the orignal games (and you shouldn't, anyway) but this is a EXCELLENT game in every single aspect: The gameplay is just perfect, challenging of course, but the game gives you all the tools to succeed (the game WANTS you to succeed!); beautiful, with an amazing lore (forI am not a tradicional gamer of the Souls series, since I started this passion back with BLOODBORNE. I can't compare to the orignal games (and you shouldn't, anyway) but this is a EXCELLENT game in every single aspect: The gameplay is just perfect, challenging of course, but the game gives you all the tools to succeed (the game WANTS you to succeed!); beautiful, with an amazing lore (for you to discover, since nothing will be given to you easily, you must search for it and deserve it); graphically beautiful, great as multiplayer... Instantly GOTY and cult game.… Expand
  65. jimstallone
    May 17, 2016
    9
    Dark Souls 1&2 almost made me cry they were so hard, i found little enjoyment in the struggle of Dark souls 2 especially which felt unfair at times which hindered my progess.

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

    Dark souls 3 is more welcoming to new players, its difficulty curve while still being steep eases you in and helps aid progress. The combat feels better with the magic attacks meaning you can pick people off from distances and adds more tactics to the mix, my only negative i have is when it gets hard it really gets hard and the side quests are not explained well enough which is frustrating.    … Expand
  66. DKR
    Oct 22, 2020
    3
    I loved, loved, LOVED DS1. After several ragequits, something about it settled into my heart as a flawed masterpiece....eventually. No matter my hatred for its excessively punishing respawns, DS1 had a great charm to it from its lore, fantasy world, and OUTSTANDING level design. It was dark, somber, but somehow, beautiful, like its ending theme song (youtube Nameless Song ost). Seriously,I loved, loved, LOVED DS1. After several ragequits, something about it settled into my heart as a flawed masterpiece....eventually. No matter my hatred for its excessively punishing respawns, DS1 had a great charm to it from its lore, fantasy world, and OUTSTANDING level design. It was dark, somber, but somehow, beautiful, like its ending theme song (youtube Nameless Song ost). Seriously, this team has some amazing imagination.

    It earned the name "genre-defining".

    DS3 had big shoes to fill, and missed it. The one thing that immediately turned me off was the input delay. C'mon, folks: it's 2020, this shouldn't be an issue anymore. From swinging your weapon, to casting a spell, to most unforgivable of all: DODGE ROLLING. When you press O to dodge, there's a .5s delay until you roll. That alone broke the game for me and made it unplayable. In DS1, my style THRIVED off of wearing minimal gear, but out-maneuvering my target. The enemy attacks are sometimes super fast, so it rewarded reflexive dodging. I could beat most bosses naked! DS3, you wear heavy equipment in every slot, bc nothing else is viable. There's also no 3 levels to movement speed. You're either under-weight, or overweight. There's also some research that suggests leaving a single slot open largely increases the damage you take.

    The death system also feels dated. Dying, respawning, and running to where you were gets obnoxiously tedious. Combine that with the numerous OHK's plastering the world or losing your precious currency AGAIN, and you often feel more like you're running on a treadmill. 75% of your game time will be fighting the same enemies over the same stretch of land again and again and again and again bc your roll delays, you're stunlocked, and back to spawn. Worse yet is this punishes you for exploring. Why wander off the path just to be OHK then lose everything? Eventually, you'll just run straight for bonfires bc the combat isn't fun anymore.

    What's supposed to make this better is summoning others into coop, but they STILL haven't fixed another issue: invasions. Look, if I want to fight a no-life 16 yr old thats spend 1,000 hours perfecting his toon's stats, gear, spells, and every cheap kill on the map, I would say so, but I don't. I want to play COOP: THAT MEANS ME, WITH ONE PERSON ON MY TEAM, VS THE GAME. There's no option to tell these no-lifers to f*** off and LET ME PLAY THE GAME. Once you're invaded, you might as well just turn off your console, bc you won't have a prayer against the no-lifers. Even if you've done all you can to empower your toon, the invader is at least 5x stronger than you in every way, and has about 30 hp potions to your 5 or so. Even if you DO get the upper hand with some outplays, they'll just roll, roll, roll, roll, drink a pot to full hp, then come back, rinse and repeat as necessary until they exhaust all your options. WORST OF ALL, all these ppl do with their lives is sit here, afk in a video game, waiting to invade someone, so you'll find that same kid again and again and again until you burn out your resource used to summon help. Don't EVEN get me started on how buggy, laggy, and sloppy the pvp is, which means even pvp is....you guessed it: a huge waste of time.

    Another beef I have is how DS3 is sooo cryptic, that unless you have the wiki open next to you, you're going to miss 90% of the content. Getting NPC's to join you is waaaay too complicated, the weapon upgrade system isn't explained, the backstabs system is WHOOOOOOO wtffffffff? NOTHING is explained to you. AT. ALL. You have to do so much research, it feels more like school homework. So much time is wasted researching and reading. The game is way too meaty with you chewing and chewing and chewing, through meaty layer after meaty layer of research, respawning, dying, getting invaded, researching, dying, (ofc most of those deaths being the controls or glitches) and never ever getting anywhere. Before you know it, you've spent 10hrs dying, researching, and fighting off an invader b4 you've even seen the 2nd boss, not enjoy a moment of it, and eventually conclude: you'd rather be playing something else.

    DS3 is nothing but a huge, empty, waste of time.

    If you have absolutely nothing to do, if you are obsessively competitive, unemployed, or if you can't function w/o bragging and mocking someone, if you get off on tormenting ppl that can't defend themselves and cuss you out, or any of the above, this is your game. I'll leave you with a conversation I had with a DS fanboy that couldn't let criticism of his golden cow go unshamed:

    "I have np with the game. You're just bad. Gid gud. I got all the achievements."

    "I got a job."    … Expand
  67. 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
  68. carlinos
    Jul 16, 2021
    9
    This Dark Souls really liked me, the entire game is beautiful, the characters are very interesting, and the game is very hard but fair, 60h that never got boring.
  69. Thomas-Cradden
    Apr 27, 2016
    9
    Dark Souls 3 is an excellent game, it has nice graphics, a very large selection of weapons and armour sets. The combat is satisfying, I found the various NPC's and their associated quests fairly interesting, although somewhat missable. I also really enjoyed the boss fights. While I feel it dosen't quite reach the heights of Bloodborne or the original Dark Souls, I can safely say itsDark Souls 3 is an excellent game, it has nice graphics, a very large selection of weapons and armour sets. The combat is satisfying, I found the various NPC's and their associated quests fairly interesting, although somewhat missable. I also really enjoyed the boss fights. While I feel it dosen't quite reach the heights of Bloodborne or the original Dark Souls, I can safely say its surpasses Dark Souls 2 by a long mile, which is not much of a surprise considering the great Miyazaki is back on board. Overall it's a must have for any Souls fan… Expand
  70. adam09_
    May 23, 2016
    9
    With Dark Souls 3 being my first Dark Souls I don't have a lot to compare it too. I only picked it up because my Tennis coach recommended it to me. But I really have enjoyed this game. I love the difficulty. You actually feel so elated when you get past that boss and I haven't felt that in any other game. It got a nine because in my opinion the lack of story doesn't really motivate me. IfWith Dark Souls 3 being my first Dark Souls I don't have a lot to compare it too. I only picked it up because my Tennis coach recommended it to me. But I really have enjoyed this game. I love the difficulty. You actually feel so elated when you get past that boss and I haven't felt that in any other game. It got a nine because in my opinion the lack of story doesn't really motivate me. If it wasn't for the difficulty and the intricate leveling system I wouldn't like it as much. But overall it was great game!… Expand
  71. 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
  72. mestriner1
    May 3, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One more time Fromsoftware make what they do better! A game that treat you like an intelligent and smart player , make you think and play it extensively and you will want to do it everyday until your victory in every strong bosses you will find in the way. Better game ever made! thank you fromsoftware!! Praise the sun, and let´s play it one more time!… Expand
  73. geistreiches
    May 3, 2016
    10
    it's an absolut blast, don't believe the haters, it's the best souls game and for sure game of the year.. I absolutely love it... is it similar to other souls games or bloodborne, sure in a good way, still it's for me the best of the series, the locations the atmosphere, it's just stunning
  74. geoxd88
    May 9, 2016
    10
    I think that the moment I finished the final battle, apart from letting the controller fall down, I truly realised the significance of the souls saga for the video games medium. I am pretty sure that for the rest of my gaming life this series will be a point of reference, a sweet, happy memory I'll frequently run back to, just as we do with so many games we played during our childhood.I think that the moment I finished the final battle, apart from letting the controller fall down, I truly realised the significance of the souls saga for the video games medium. I am pretty sure that for the rest of my gaming life this series will be a point of reference, a sweet, happy memory I'll frequently run back to, just as we do with so many games we played during our childhood. Imho, souls as a whole is a remarkable achievement, a masterpiece that can't be compared with anything that came before it. Sure you can find flawsl but these flaws have their own contribution in what I think is the best video game experience of the last two generations. If you haven't played any souls game, don't let my words raise your expectations. Start your pilgrimage with dark souls 1, don't let go until you finish it, then play dark souls 2 and finally play dark souls 3. And as an official reviewer said, there will be a throne waiting at the end of your journey.… Expand
  75. lievcr
    Apr 25, 2016
    9
    It is an excellent heir to the saga, has very interesting mechanical tones , this game has learned a lot from bloodborne, the scenarios look wonderful, you can feel the vastness of the world, the game invites you to explore, find treasures and evade traps.

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

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

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

    I think the graphic limitations on consoles, only demonstrates that the hardware is obsolete long ago, Dark Souls does not run at 60 FPS but still looks great . On a PC it looks like it deserves.    … Expand
  76. MeatBurger
    Apr 18, 2016
    8
    it is a HARD but fun game. but there is not that much of innovation. bosses use similar patterns and graphics are same as bloodborne. but some stone gates looks like **** also personally did not liked some bosses having two health bars. kinda feels cheap because first health bar is really easy. it just feels like it is there to waste my 3min. but still, a fun game.
  77. Mithrandiel
    Apr 16, 2016
    8
    Stirred from the slumber of death, and called to quell the powerful Lords of Cinder, you play the role of an Ashen One in FROMSoftware's latest title: Dark Souls 3. Traversing castles, towers and various ruins, your journey will test the limits of your pitiable existence as you put down restless souls throughout the kingdom of Lothric in an attempt to "link the fire" and restore theStirred from the slumber of death, and called to quell the powerful Lords of Cinder, you play the role of an Ashen One in FROMSoftware's latest title: Dark Souls 3. Traversing castles, towers and various ruins, your journey will test the limits of your pitiable existence as you put down restless souls throughout the kingdom of Lothric in an attempt to "link the fire" and restore the kingdom to some semblance of normalcy.

    FROM's latest installment in their Dark Souls franchise attempts to strike out of the mold by incorporating some elements of their recent hit, Bloodborne. While the faster combat will certainly stir some feelings of familiarity for those who have conquered the Lovecraftian action-RPG, there's not much else. No, this title falls squarely in Dark Souls territory: you know it from the minute you see the shield in your off-hand at the character creation screen. Fights are to be approached with caution, as even the humblest of enemies can deliver a swift and punishing death.

    While Dark Souls 3 is more defense-oriented, the purposefulness of combat will sharpen your strategic mind. Coming across a pack of enemies, a flurry of thoughts cross your mind: Can any of them use ranged attacks? How fast do they run? What kind of weapons are they wielding? Maybe you pull one out of the pack with an arrow to better your odds, maybe you sneak behind and target the squishiest enemy with a backstab attack. There is certainly some room for variety in your tactics, and the constant fear combined with engagement lends to an entertaining and consistent gameplay experience.

    A major pain-point of the Dark Souls series has been, and continues to be, camera performance. Targeting and un-targeting enemies is essential in games like this, and yet on some occasions the camera responds dismally when utilizing the targeting system in closed-quarters. The spinning camera is not only disorienting, it can certainly be the difference between life and death, which of course results in angry gamers and serves to highlight the problem even more.

    Even without camera issues, it's no secret that the Dark Souls franchise prides itself on its difficulty. Across gaming forums and in living rooms across the country you'll hear the common response to gamers' complaints about the title: "Git Gud". However, like the flame that flickers within the spirit of our protagonist, the novelty of Dark Souls difficulty is fading. After playing the first two Dark Souls to completion, and thoroughly conquering Bloodborne (platinum trophy GET), many bosses were familiar, and the strategies I had used in the previous months were surprisingly effective. Still, while the boss fights falter in difficulty, the ever-lurking threat of death seeded in the mobs that patrol Lothric force you to remain vigilant.

    If there's one element that Dark Souls 3 improved on from previous entries, it would be the world that it casts us into. Aesthetically, it's a major improvement over the last two titles. I often found myself distracted by the landscape, a fatal error in a game like this one, and one I paid the price for on at least two occasions. As for the story itself, it is at its best when you remain unaware of the larger picture. Other titles guide you down their storyline road brick by brick until you arrive at your final destination. Dark Souls prefers that the player approach it as a 1,000 piece puzzle: getting bits and pieces at a time, sometimes out of order, certainly requiring more than one play-through, until it can be appreciated in all its glory. Many players may leave the puzzle unfinished and still be able to walk away satisfied, but for those who persist, the reward is sweet.

    In short, Dark Souls 3 delivers just about everything fans of the series have come to expect: punishing difficulty, a vast and mysterious world with untold secrets (many of which you don't know that you don't know), and a long and lonely journey through a dark and shattered world. Any fan of the Dark Souls franchise should be glad to have this in their library.

    Praise the sun!    … Expand
  78. 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..............
  79. Donmarciano
    Apr 19, 2016
    8
    Dark souls 3 feels a lot like dark souls 2 despite the fact that it tries really hard to recapture the magic of dark souls 1. In the end, the game is definitely enjoyable but feels "empty", some of the environments beg to be explored but rarely reward you for doing so. There is also very little environment variety, i felt like the game was mostly one big dungeon. Overall, its enjoyable butDark souls 3 feels a lot like dark souls 2 despite the fact that it tries really hard to recapture the magic of dark souls 1. In the end, the game is definitely enjoyable but feels "empty", some of the environments beg to be explored but rarely reward you for doing so. There is also very little environment variety, i felt like the game was mostly one big dungeon. Overall, its enjoyable but doesnt reach it full potential.… Expand
  80. loveling
    Apr 19, 2016
    10
    best video game I've ever played, it's addictive,I can not stop playing,I think dark souls 3 is better than bloodborne
    gameplay : 10 (too dramatic and epic ) ,is very amazing boss battles
    Graphics : 10 (very good)
    Story :9.5 (awesome)
    level of challenge:10 (this is extremely difficult game, which is tougher dark souls 1 and 2 and i like that)
    I love this game ,Thanks from software studio
  81. KatiesMom
    Apr 20, 2016
    9
    This game is incredible! I have played the other Dark Souls games as well, and was eagerly awaiting the release of this one. It has lived up to almost every expectation that I had. The only reason I am not going to give it a 10 is because one of the multiplayer aspects of the game. When one is summoned in the souls games, and die while summoned, one does not lose any souls. So I wasThis game is incredible! I have played the other Dark Souls games as well, and was eagerly awaiting the release of this one. It has lived up to almost every expectation that I had. The only reason I am not going to give it a 10 is because one of the multiplayer aspects of the game. When one is summoned in the souls games, and die while summoned, one does not lose any souls. So I was pretty upset to learn that in Souls III my (very expensive) ring of sacrifice was broken upon dying while summoned. This should not happen unless I die in my own world, as in the last two games. I was pretty put out about that when it happened. I will give them the benefit of the doubt that this is a small oversight that will eventually be rectified in later patches. Other than that, this game is amazing. Great story lines for the various NPC's, amazing rendering on the landscapes, huge and sprawling expansive areas in which to treasure hunt, fun armor and weapon sets to play around with, and wonderfully imaginative and challenging boss fights! Bravo!… Expand
  82. LeeDH
    Apr 21, 2016
    10
    Fantastic DarkFantasy!!!!!!!!!!!

    분위기 하나는 알아줘야 합니다. 프롬은 저를 실망 시키지 않는군요.
    보스 디자인 과 맵 디자인 그리고 매력적인 스토리... 더불어 그에 맞는 BGM까지 완벽합니다!!!
    이 편이 마지막 소울이란게 아쉽고 안타까울정도라구요!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  83. Floyderhead
    May 2, 2016
    10
    Dark Souls 3 is an epic sendoff to the series. The areas are rich in mythology and the enemies are truly unique to each of them. The boss fights seem to be a bit recycled from the previous souls games but they still are extremely fun and a challenge. The multiplayer is nice, but gets annoying at times because of the lag.
  84. juanikoct
    May 5, 2016
    10
    Dark Souls 3 is the **** master of video games.
    No innovates anything because the formula is made with Demons / Dark Souls but takes a big step forward compared to the Dark Souls 2 .
    Start a little loose, with some areas you say are good ... not bad but neither are best in Miyazaki, but after 3/4 areas you realize that From Software has done it again. Graphically is not anything    Dark Souls 3 is the **** master of video games.
    No innovates anything because the formula is made with Demons / Dark Souls but takes a big step forward compared to the Dark Souls 2 .

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

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

    A masterpiece of game    … Expand
  85. Mememaster420
    May 5, 2016
    9
    After Playing Dark souls I and thinking it was a snoozefest and not playing DS2 because of it, I was pleasantly surprised how fun this game is. Moving around the world is much easier rather than crypticly moving through hidden passages like in Dark souls 1.

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

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

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

    Overall a must for anyone who isn't very fond of the souls games and wants to give it a try. I even wanna try demon souls after gaining experience through this one, though going from the decent graphics in this game to the Playstation 2 graphical fidelity from Demon souls is gonna be tough.    … Expand
  86. ConnorAllan
    May 6, 2016
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dark Souls 3 is a fantastic game which offers a nice risk for high reward feeling, a few returning areas that veteran players will recognise and fantastic PvE/PvP.… Expand
  87. MarcoYolo
    May 6, 2016
    8
    This is not a game for everyone. Fans that came from Bloodborne will no doubt think they have the edge when they don't, because they play very differently despite being very similar.
    That being said, as a DS1 vet it was good to see a lot of throwbacks to arguably the best Souls game, but it may have been too much fan service for some. However, what DS1 vets didn't like to see were the    This is not a game for everyone. Fans that came from Bloodborne will no doubt think they have the edge when they don't, because they play very differently despite being very similar.
    That being said, as a DS1 vet it was good to see a lot of throwbacks to arguably the best Souls game, but it may have been too much fan service for some. However, what DS1 vets didn't like to see were the number of bosses. It actually has the least number of bosses in any Soulsborne game to date (DLC plz) with 19.
    Combat feels smooth with (in my experience) accurate hitboxes and if I die it's not because of controls or game mechanics, it's cause I suck/screwed up.
    PvP is frustrating but will hopefully smoothen out glitches and rebalance weapons (Estoc plz) and if you love invading get used to getting ganked (Google if unsure).
    Voice acting and graphics are nice as every character and every area has its own unique feel.
    TL;DR - Good sendoff for fans of the Souls series.    … Expand
  88. 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
  89. OldGamer213
    Jun 2, 2017
    9
    Working on my 3rd play through now. I am finding new things on each play through. Very polished , challenging game. I have not played DS1 or DS2 but I was hooked on this type of game after playing Bloodborne.
  90. Poonishar
    Sep 18, 2016
    9
    I was introduced to the souls games at Bloodborne and while I think that was my favourite, this is a masterpiece in its own right. I've played through it a number of times and it really is great, the challenging side of the game makes it superb. I'm onto dark souls 2 now, weird doing it in reverse? Well I am. Loved the game tho, great graphics, sound, gameplay, difficulty, mood, but ...I was introduced to the souls games at Bloodborne and while I think that was my favourite, this is a masterpiece in its own right. I've played through it a number of times and it really is great, the challenging side of the game makes it superb. I'm onto dark souls 2 now, weird doing it in reverse? Well I am. Loved the game tho, great graphics, sound, gameplay, difficulty, mood, but ... Bloodborne was better for me, because that was my first I guess (to all the souls vets)… Expand
  91. KayVen17
    Dec 29, 2016
    8
    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden?
    Dann sind hier meine Punkte.

    Mein persönlicher Score = 75/100
    Mein User Score = 8/10    … Expand
  92. Namelesshonor
    May 13, 2016
    10
    The best of the series so far! Amazing world, improvements to the combat. All weapons have a neat weapon skill. The magic is a blast (pyro, sorceries, or faith) and the PvP is just intense!

    Love it. Amazing, and job well done FromSoftware.
  93. Tbag115
    May 15, 2016
    10
    This game is really awesome, the gameplay is really fast, the graphic is nice, the map design is good, the lore in this game is also really awesome and the Boss fights are really badass. If you want to play such a great game then you should buy Dark souls 3.
    :D
  94. Jtjas
    May 18, 2016
    8
    The game is fun.Has a lot of great moments.Its entertaining and exciting.The game looks beautiful and good atmosphere. Although feels linear at the beginning just to get more people to play. Some pop in odd lighting and back and forth to firelink shrine and The Deacons/Yhorm seemed oddly easy once you think for a second but if those are my complaints then i'm happy with that. all and allThe game is fun.Has a lot of great moments.Its entertaining and exciting.The game looks beautiful and good atmosphere. Although feels linear at the beginning just to get more people to play. Some pop in odd lighting and back and forth to firelink shrine and The Deacons/Yhorm seemed oddly easy once you think for a second but if those are my complaints then i'm happy with that. all and all its another souls game if you like it then you like it if not then not there is no real middle ground it seems with this type of game.… Expand
  95. 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
  96. iStampede
    May 22, 2016
    9
    If you like the other Souls games, you're really gonna like this one as well. It's a bit easier, but the location and enemy designs are fantastic, and there is a lot of world to explore and hidden quest lines to figure out. The only cons are the occasional frame rate drop (even though it's not very annoying) and the fact that it's a bit shorter than the other FS games. Overall, very solidIf you like the other Souls games, you're really gonna like this one as well. It's a bit easier, but the location and enemy designs are fantastic, and there is a lot of world to explore and hidden quest lines to figure out. The only cons are the occasional frame rate drop (even though it's not very annoying) and the fact that it's a bit shorter than the other FS games. Overall, very solid and fun experience and a great end for a great series!… Expand
  97. forrestofgold5
    May 22, 2016
    10
    This game is the perfect blend between the fast-paced aggressive combat in Bloodborne and the slower and more thought out combat of the other dark souls games. Combined with the absolutely stunning graphics and fantastic locations and level design, this is definitely my favorite FromSoft game to date. One of my favorite tweaks to the game is that you no longer stand still for large amountsThis game is the perfect blend between the fast-paced aggressive combat in Bloodborne and the slower and more thought out combat of the other dark souls games. Combined with the absolutely stunning graphics and fantastic locations and level design, this is definitely my favorite FromSoft game to date. One of my favorite tweaks to the game is that you no longer stand still for large amounts of time while drinking estus, but are able to keep moving. This really helps the game with it's shift to being faster paced. Overall, there aren't many things to criticize in this game, and If you like the souls series or Bloodborne you are in for a treat.… Expand
  98. vega17
    May 31, 2016
    9
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  99. renegadezer0
    Jun 1, 2016
    9
    I'm late to the game here on giving my review, but I will say that I found this game to be better than DSII and Bloodborne. It's a solid experience. I don't know if my nostalgia's to blame, but DSI and Demon's Souls still reign supreme, with DSIII behind.
  100. 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.
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  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jun 13, 2016
    90
    Dark Souls III rarely innovates, but it experiments within the Souls parameters to grotesque and glorious effect. Another Game of The Year contender, then. [June 2016, p.81]
  2. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    May 18, 2016
    90
    Dark Souls III is all-consuming, it’ll drive you up the wall, and the sense of accomplishment you’ll get when everything clicks and you go on to finish that final boss... well, it’s simply beyond compare [June 2016, p70]
  3. Games Master UK
    May 18, 2016
    95
    The best Dark Souls game to pick up right now, and a fitting finale for the series. [May 2016, p.58]
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