Dark Souls III

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  1. danszthedude
    Feb 14, 2022
    9
    Hard and yet fair. Its a really good game with fairly good visuals and with the perfect souls like gameplay.
  2. Golovachlena
    Dec 7, 2020
    10
    Топ игра на много часов , особенно красные крабочелы на болотах и в подземелье, клас
  3. PsicoticMess
    Feb 10, 2020
    10
    This is my 2nd favourite game of all time, also in my opinion, the best From Software game of all time. This game is the apex of Dark Souls, a fantastic combat experience in a gorgeous world. This game has to offer with the DLCs some of the most epic boss fights in a video game ever made. If you want a mysterious world, a good challenge, amazing soundtrack, epic bosses and a uniqueThis is my 2nd favourite game of all time, also in my opinion, the best From Software game of all time. This game is the apex of Dark Souls, a fantastic combat experience in a gorgeous world. This game has to offer with the DLCs some of the most epic boss fights in a video game ever made. If you want a mysterious world, a good challenge, amazing soundtrack, epic bosses and a unique experience, this is the game for you. Thank you From Software for changing the way i see games.… Expand
  4. Arya977
    Dec 31, 2020
    9
    Gameplay..........Great.
    Graphics............Brilliant.
    Score..................Brilliant.
  5. samsaf333
    May 7, 2020
    10
    The only problem is lags in pvp , spent 200 hours playing , if you want great , sometimes hard experience , you should try , it will bring a lot of emotions to you !
  6. CRM03
    Jul 18, 2022
    10
    In my opinion, Dark Souls III is the best Dark Souls in the series. The gameplay feels a lot smoother than the other games and the boss design is top tier. The level design is also amazing. The environments are beautiful to look at. There isn't much to say other than it's a masterpiece. Some gripes I have with the game are some of the visuals. Areas far in the distance look really blurryIn my opinion, Dark Souls III is the best Dark Souls in the series. The gameplay feels a lot smoother than the other games and the boss design is top tier. The level design is also amazing. The environments are beautiful to look at. There isn't much to say other than it's a masterpiece. Some gripes I have with the game are some of the visuals. Areas far in the distance look really blurry and weird. The game also has some glitches and clipping. Other than that, its amazing.… Expand
  7. mollycoddle
    Dec 8, 2020
    9
    Мне почему-то хочется постоянно возвращаться в эту игру заново и заново
  8. Alex_Sibir
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    Best of the best game in the world. You will feel it during all process!. ALEX
  9. Neverion
    Apr 22, 2020
    10
    Достойное продолжение серии Souls, также даёт игрокам челлендж при прохождении игры. 10/10
  10. Electrohead
    May 18, 2020
    9
    Dark Souls III is an amazing end to the Dark Souls trilogy and ultimately feels like a mash-up of all the best moments from Demon's Souls, Dark Souls I & II, and Bloodborne. Some people may feel that the game lacks originality for this reason and pays too many homages, but for me it was a great send-off to the series. With the exception of a few weak bosses and it not being as memorable asDark Souls III is an amazing end to the Dark Souls trilogy and ultimately feels like a mash-up of all the best moments from Demon's Souls, Dark Souls I & II, and Bloodborne. Some people may feel that the game lacks originality for this reason and pays too many homages, but for me it was a great send-off to the series. With the exception of a few weak bosses and it not being as memorable as the first Dark Souls, this is easily one of From Software's best games.… Expand
  11. RayneMoonfire
    Apr 26, 2020
    10
    Dark Souls 3 is literally the most underrated game ever, rather than the embarrassment to gaming that was Dark Souls 2, this game is a redemption to the terrible sequel to the Dark Souls masterpiece. Must Play!
  12. PoPuGuY
    Jun 4, 2022
    0
    I can’t understand how can someone play this game and actually enjoy it, no tutorial, nothing, drop u in game and u destroy ur keyboard to not die from the first boss in 2 min of gameplay
  13. Moviegooner
    Aug 14, 2020
    10
    After Bloodborne i had to get more. I bought Dark Souls 3 for 9.99 euro's at the ps store. The bargin of the Century. Bloodborne is better but i've played more Ds3 157 hours that's not including the dlc. Beatiful lore and facinating story From software had done it again!
  14. tuanchuong789
    Feb 9, 2022
    10
    My most favorite FromSoftware game so far. A lot of cool-looking bosses with great difficulty (definitely harder than any bosses from any other FromSoftware games), various armor sets and weapons, great PvP system,...
  15. Shaxsss
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Великолепная игра. Провел в игре более 200 часов и буду продолжать в нее играть. Рекомендую
  16. CoraxReviews
    Jun 9, 2020
    9
    Dark Souls III is the perfect end to the Souls series. It is the pinnacle of From Software's beloved franchise in terms of gameplay, visuals and sound. Boasting some of the most interesting areas and boss fights ever, Dark Souls III is an incredible joy to play and will go down in video game history as one of the best games of all time. This game is a must-play for Souls fans as well as newcomers.
  17. tantotonto
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    El souls mas redondo, simplemente una obra maestra, lastima que los dlcs no esten a la altura.
  18. Burattix54
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    A very good game, but it doesn't come close to Bloodborne or Sekiro. It just isn't innovative enough for being the third game in the series. Still very fun and challenging.
  19. MondongoBoi
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    It's an amazing game. That's for sure. The visuals are just awesome and project a dark, lonely and sad atmosphere. The soundtrack is easily one of the best of the last years and the general sounds of the game are inmersive and very scary sometimes. The levels are made in a great way, so you feel rewarded when reaching a new area. The bosses are, at least most of them, very dynamic, fluidIt's an amazing game. That's for sure. The visuals are just awesome and project a dark, lonely and sad atmosphere. The soundtrack is easily one of the best of the last years and the general sounds of the game are inmersive and very scary sometimes. The levels are made in a great way, so you feel rewarded when reaching a new area. The bosses are, at least most of them, very dynamic, fluid and tough. Maybe there are a couple of bosses that are just too easy to kill. The game also lacks of better mechanics when talking about replaying it. After you beat it and go for the New Game + it just feels more of the same.

    It's a great game of this generation, and maybe the best of the trilogy. It gathered the best of From Software games and put it in a masterpiece, and that`s the end that Dark Souls needed.    … Expand
  20. INU4SH4
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    This game offers some of the greatest soundtracks and visual effects, incredibly fluid combat, multiplayer perfectly blended with singleplayer, worthwhile DLC, and a lot more. While Dark Souls II was a bit of a let-down, Dark Souls III was definitely a step in the right direction. The PvP felt a bit annoying at times though, but it added beautifully to the whole experience making this feelThis game offers some of the greatest soundtracks and visual effects, incredibly fluid combat, multiplayer perfectly blended with singleplayer, worthwhile DLC, and a lot more. While Dark Souls II was a bit of a let-down, Dark Souls III was definitely a step in the right direction. The PvP felt a bit annoying at times though, but it added beautifully to the whole experience making this feel very unique.

    This game also has excellent replay value thanks to its brilliant NG+ just like in any other 'Soulsborne' game. I personally prefer Bloodborne's combat and lore but Dark Souls III was a perfect way to end such a great series.    … Expand
  21. facu21
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    JUEGAZO en todos los aspectos, bosses y enemigos impresionantes lo único reprochable fue el final, tal vez le faltó justamente un poco de "alma" ya que es el final de la saga pero es algo que no te quita la experiencia de juego para nada. Sublime
  22. minafares
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game ever it consider the second best game in the history after the witcher E… Expand
  23. SCMG21
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    You'll face death and it won't be pretty. Enough death to leave you broken, time after time
  24. Landon_JC
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Dark Souls 3 is a masterpiece. The fascinating story, the challenging but accessible gameplay, and the setting are all of what makes this game amazing. Multiplayer is also very fun! Overall, one of my favorite games!
  25. Rampagesmithy
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    beautifully dark and brutal i completely love this game deffo worth investing your time and money in
  26. banhammerzzzz
    Dec 8, 2020
    7
    Awesome game, 60 fps patch was awesome, yet ps4 pro cant give 60 fps all the time ;(
    Peer to peer system killing online play for everyone. Pvp transformed into lag fest where winner is the one with worst connection. From software just spit on players 5 games in a row with it, yet continues to do that.
  27. GRimMjow-2882
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    great bossfights great lore great combat and anything you can expect from a soulsgame.
  28. Flstudio44
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Great game! More than 80 hours in game, I will cry when I finish it. Two dlc's ahead I heard worth playing too!
  29. Mati8888
    Dec 29, 2020
    7
    7/10 for me
    The game is good but it has its problems 1the areas are mostly boring 2even 4 years later it's still broken there's a lot of popin and the hit boxes are broken
    3the game overstays it's welcome after getting to archdragon peak I was already really burnt on the game which is really bad considering that that's only about half the game not to mention all the dlc 4 compared to ds1    7/10 for me
    The game is good but it has its problems 1the areas are mostly boring 2even 4 years later it's still broken there's a lot of popin and the hit boxes are broken
    3the game overstays it's welcome after getting to archdragon peak I was already really burnt on the game which is really bad considering that that's only about half the game not to mention all the dlc
    4 compared to ds1 it's very mediocre in terms of fun
    However there's still a lot of good in the game 1the bosses are awesome
    2the soundtrack is great
    3the combat is fun enough
    So in conclusion the game is worth it as long as it under 40 bucks or its your first souls game    … Expand
  30. Saffren
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Before my friend inrtoduced me into this game,i saw it like game for players who loves to suffer from games:D
    But i understood the game and loved mechanics,its a good 9 point game for me.
  31. Draco9
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    İ just love this game dont know what else i can say about this masterpiece ❤️
  32. ItaloKratos
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Seguramente um dos melhores jogos de todos os tempos, épico do início ao fim
  33. DavieSl
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    The best Souls game imo.
    Gorgeous areas.
    Hard fights.
    Wonderful secrets.
    Long.
    Replayability.
    Epic.
  34. daikengo
    Sep 16, 2020
    9
    이러니저러니 해도, 소울 시리즈의 완성형이자 완벽한 결말. 프롬 게임을 플레이하며 좋은 추억만 남기는 건 정말 쉬운 일이 아닌데 이 게임이 그렇다. 솔직히 미야자키 히데타카가 이 게임을 뛰어넘는 작품을 다시 만들 수 있을지 의심스러운데... 엘든 링을 기대해보자.
  35. stringofsoul
    Feb 23, 2022
    8
    все хорошо-однако это самый ленивый проект Миядзаки
    локации почти все перетащили из предыдущих проектов
    сюжет копи паста превой части-неужто поинтереснне нечего неблыо придумать но играется все также прекрасно и да темп боя ускорился    все хорошо-однако это самый ленивый проект Миядзаки
    локации почти все перетащили из предыдущих проектов
    сюжет копи паста превой части-неужто поинтереснне нечего неблыо придумать
    но играется все также прекрасно и да темп боя ускорился
  36. AllanWake
    Nov 26, 2020
    8
    Mesmas qualidades e defeitos que seus antecessores, com uma gameplay mais no estilo de Bloodborne e mais divertida que os títulos anteriores, porém o mundo e a história não são tão mágicos como os demais títulos
  37. AsalCristian
    Jan 4, 2022
    10
    Bueno, puse mi opinión en la de PC pero lo estoy jugando en PS4, así que lo escribo por aquí. El juego es una absoluta obra maestra y las batallas contra bosses son las mejores que he visto jamás. Pero tengo 2 pegas que no son muy importantes pero allí están:
    La primera, es que el juego va a veces mal en PS4 pero no es molesto, es muy puntual. Y segundo, las questlines son muy aleatorias y    Bueno, puse mi opinión en la de PC pero lo estoy jugando en PS4, así que lo escribo por aquí. El juego es una absoluta obra maestra y las batallas contra bosses son las mejores que he visto jamás. Pero tengo 2 pegas que no son muy importantes pero allí están:
    La primera, es que el juego va a veces mal en PS4 pero no es molesto, es muy puntual. Y segundo, las questlines son muy aleatorias y puedes fastidiarlas por cualquier mínimo paso que des. Por lo demás, es un rotundo 10.    … Expand
  38. Bigblack1063
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Entiendo que haya fans de la saga en el que no les gustará este por la agilidad del personaje o incluso la casi nula exploración que hay, pero a mí me gustó tanto que me pillé lo dlcs. Lo he re jugado varías veces y de no ser por la historia sería el que recomendaría a alguien que coge por primera vez un Dark Souls.
  39. stealthgrey
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    The good things are all mentioned here. My only gripe is the connectivity. Can connect to friends but don't expect a smooth one
  40. Nekapo
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Dark souls 3 back the root in the dark souls you are can fighting easier with magic build and dark souls 3 have a story lines beautiful storyline
  41. Gwyn1345
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    Nada que decir que no se haya dicho ya un juego exelente, adictivo y gratificante, totalmente recomendable ;3
  42. Sa10_Tazuhiro
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    Здесь слова будут лишними, я считаю. Достойное продолжение, оно же и конец серии, положившей начало ЦЕЛОМУ жанру игр - соулслайк.
  43. Vaeu
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    My first experience with Dark Souls was Dark Souls II. I don't remember much of my time with it as I was rather young, but I didn't play much of it as I wasn't technically ready to play it. I was naïve then, but there was something that drew me to Dark Souls that made me pick up Dark Souls III - it was the challenge.

    Therefore, I believe that Dark Souls III is my first true Souls game,    My first experience with Dark Souls was Dark Souls II. I don't remember much of my time with it as I was rather young, but I didn't play much of it as I wasn't technically ready to play it. I was naïve then, but there was something that drew me to Dark Souls that made me pick up Dark Souls III - it was the challenge.

    Therefore, I believe that Dark Souls III is my first true Souls game, and it was spectacular. The challenge was extremely fun to overcome, and the medieval dark fantasy aesthetic along with the glorious music helped to immerse me into the world and the boss fights. There was a tragic beauty with the characters you meet and with the character you play. The reward in the satisfaction when overcoming the difficulty of the bosses is the defining feature of Souls game, and it was what drew me to it and I've been hooked ever since.    … Expand
  44. Jakahagar
    Aug 20, 2020
    9
    great level design
    Addictive gameplay
    Great bosses
    A really hardcore game
    Im enjoying it right now
  45. Iamplaza
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Absolutely amazing, this is the best souls game ever, the gameplay is delicious and overall is a must play whatever is your taste.
  46. Yiordanu
    Sep 9, 2023
    9
    This video game is the perfect culmination of this great saga. Every aspect of the "Souls formula" is taken to exceptionally high levels of quality; it's the definitive Dark Souls. The way it tells the story, its atmosphere, soundtrack, and above all, level design, are truly marvelous.

    Each boss has personality and a method of defeating them that, when discovered, fills you with    This video game is the perfect culmination of this great saga. Every aspect of the "Souls formula" is taken to exceptionally high levels of quality; it's the definitive Dark Souls. The way it tells the story, its atmosphere, soundtrack, and above all, level design, are truly marvelous.

    Each boss has personality and a method of defeating them that, when discovered, fills you with satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment. I want to emphasize the brilliance of the final boss, which brought a tear or two to my eyes.

    In summary, it's an outstanding video game that brilliantly concludes this saga.    … Expand
  47. Multilox
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Ohen silno bolit jopa........The best game in the world ❤️❤️❤️. Platinum trophy zalupa
  48. Xvatch
    Jul 21, 2020
    7
    The Dark Souls series needs to end. As soon as I started playing DS3, I felt it was already too far. Bosses just went too far with having up to three phases and being more of a fight to reserve resources than defeat by combat. The Ringed City DLC is surprisingly recycled and many assets are just fixed into it from previous sequels. Even just got old enemies in. It's clear they have run outThe Dark Souls series needs to end. As soon as I started playing DS3, I felt it was already too far. Bosses just went too far with having up to three phases and being more of a fight to reserve resources than defeat by combat. The Ringed City DLC is surprisingly recycled and many assets are just fixed into it from previous sequels. Even just got old enemies in. It's clear they have run out of ideas and funnily enough they have announced that they do need to move away from dark souls. Elden Ring needs to be a new experience, or a new thing all together… Expand
  49. svensenk86
    Jan 31, 2022
    9
    I like it slightly more than Demon Souls, just started DS3 right after I finished Demon Souls. Great game and every Boss you finish gives you a good feeling ;) Unfortunately I have to say I did not finish it...DS3 won when I had to face the 2 princes...I cannot win against them, I do not have the patience anymore trying it. But it was a good ride until here and I liked it very much.
  50. sebasra
    Dec 16, 2020
    10
    My first Souls game and I am pleasured by how amazing and beautiful this game is! May the flames guide thee!
  51. StevenTieson
    Jul 9, 2020
    0
    The game is hard for the sake of it.
    Not actually that fun
    The story is poorly told
    The graphics are quite average
    I really do not see what the hype is all about
    Go play Devil May Cry or Dante's Inferno. Way better games
  52. Sus1216
    Jul 16, 2020
    8
    Después del bodrio que supuso para mi Dark Souls II, tenía muchas esperanzas en la tercera parte. Bueno, pues el resultado fue mucho mejor y casi al nivel del primero. La fórmula es la misma. La historia no se cuenta de una forma narrativa, la vas descubriendo a través de diálogos con los personajes del mundo y los diferentes objetos. La idea básica la sabes, sigues un hueco que tiene unaDespués del bodrio que supuso para mi Dark Souls II, tenía muchas esperanzas en la tercera parte. Bueno, pues el resultado fue mucho mejor y casi al nivel del primero. La fórmula es la misma. La historia no se cuenta de una forma narrativa, la vas descubriendo a través de diálogos con los personajes del mundo y los diferentes objetos. La idea básica la sabes, sigues un hueco que tiene una misión: avivar la llama del mundo que se está apagando, si no el mundo se sumirá en la oscuridad. Podemos personalizar a nuestro personaje con un editor más complejo que en los anteriores juegos y elegir una clase. A partir de aquí es avanzar por los escenarios eliminando enemigos y consiguiendo sus almas para así subir de nivel. Conforme vayamos subiendo de nivel, podremos llevar ciertas magias o armas más potentes y pesadas. Los enemigos te pueden aniquilar en un par de golpes si no tenemos cuidado. A esto hay que sumarle el plataformeo en algunas zonas y, por supuesto, los jefes que ponen al jugador en un aprieto por su exigencia. Dark Souls III es un juego exigente en ciertos puntos que requiere habilidad por parte del jugador. Dado que es el tercero de los Souls, se nota la mejoría en el manejo de nuestro personaje. Es más rápido y más ágil. A nivel visual y artístico, los personajes, enemigos y escenarios son muy buenos. Se nota que es un juego de esta generación. Un muy buen juego que si quieres un desafío, debes jugarlo.… Expand
  53. MarcinhX
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    I don't understand at all why bloodBorne has the same rating, because when I played both bloodBorne and Dark souls 3. The first one seemed like just a raw and unfinished version of Dark souls 3. What is better in bloodBorne is the atmosphere, the end .. In dark souls 3 are excellent bosses, unlike bloodBorne. The armor in BloodBorne is somewhat the same, but in ds 3 everyone will findI don't understand at all why bloodBorne has the same rating, because when I played both bloodBorne and Dark souls 3. The first one seemed like just a raw and unfinished version of Dark souls 3. What is better in bloodBorne is the atmosphere, the end .. In dark souls 3 are excellent bosses, unlike bloodBorne. The armor in BloodBorne is somewhat the same, but in ds 3 everyone will find their own suitable one. In general, ds 3 is a MASTERPIECE, unlike BloodBorne.… Expand
  54. CossackGamer
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    This series started a genre.
    The graphics are amazing, the game design is amazing. The lore is seemingly non-existent, but if you read item descriptions (or youtube VaatiVidya) it is amazing.
    Tight controls, brilliant boss battles, stunning environments. I find this game has endless replayability. Perhaps my favourite game ever.
  55. HughGRection
    Jul 19, 2020
    0
    The combat, music and bosses are all the best the Dark Souls series has seen so far. While the level design isn't quite at the original Dark Souls's level, almost everything else makes up for it to create a fantastic experience. The DLC's also have some of the best bosses in the series.
  56. ALESAPHAR
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Followed the 1&2 worldview, full of the feeling of the end of the world.
    Even more surprising enemy configuration. More despicable ways of fighting.
    Must-Play In your game life.
  57. Gabitoxico
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. AAAA UNA JOYAAAA. Realmente me encantó el juego. FASCINANTE LA AMBIENTACIÓN Y LA JUGABILIDAD… Expand
  58. Argonaut1993
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Combat is fluid and feels the best it’s ever felt. Weapons are fun and unique and l love the new weapon arts. So much build variety and the bosses and designed great and the PVP scene is awesome
  59. Johnargos
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Jugabilidad única, temas sonoros perfectos, creación artística de enemigos, npc y jefes únicos, dificultad adictiva y retos bien diseñados.
  60. Red_jack_sa
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Wonderful world Wonderful music Wonderful fights


    Wonderful lore

    Worth it dlcs
  61. CopperVortex
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Моя любимая игра в серии, уступает лишь бладборну. В игре всё на высшем уровне: музыка, визуал, количество и качество контента, босс-файты и особенно DLC, коих здесь два. Минусов я не обнаружил, помимо любовь Миядзаки к самокопированию (что в принципе обоснованно сюжетно) и полная бесполезность некоторых билдов, которые были в предыдущих частях очень даже ничего. Именно в этой игре яМоя любимая игра в серии, уступает лишь бладборну. В игре всё на высшем уровне: музыка, визуал, количество и качество контента, босс-файты и особенно DLC, коих здесь два. Минусов я не обнаружил, помимо любовь Миядзаки к самокопированию (что в принципе обоснованно сюжетно) и полная бесполезность некоторых билдов, которые были в предыдущих частях очень даже ничего. Именно в этой игре я наиграл больше всего часов, как на пк, так и на пс4… Expand
  62. 18Xq8Rtutehc
    Aug 3, 2020
    9
    The best Dark Souls game for me. This game has the best and most challenging bosses (just like Bloodborne). This game forces you to study your enemies and learn, and it rewards you for it. The spell combat is as great as melee and archery. So many diverse and varied spells.
  63. punkblud
    Jul 31, 2020
    8
    This game didn't instantly grab me, but the more I played it, the more I loved it. It does rest on its laurels a bit and is not as consistent in quality as the original but I think its a worthy sequel that brings enough to the table.
  64. uviscore
    Aug 12, 2020
    9
    One of the best games ever made.
    It's include all the best previous games had.
  65. Moon632
    Aug 12, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра не сложная.Сюжет можно на ютубе посмотреть как я и сделал. Отличная игра. С неё стоит начать свой путь в мир игр Fromsoftware… Expand
  66. LuizH
    Aug 21, 2020
    10
    excelente! mantiveram o que era bom do primeiro jogo e aprenderam com os erros do 2, ótima jogabilidade e alto nível de dificuldade, mas que compensa demais quando é superado!
  67. Amir2001
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    The game has a great graphic and it is a just game for those who have played and loved dragon age sereis ,skyrim,the wiycher ,great battle system.
  68. GianpaoloUmarel
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    It's one of the best JRPG I've ever played.

    The Lore, The Characters, The Armors, The Weapons, The Gameplay, The Fighting System, Is ALL done well and gorgeous.
    Hidetaka Miyazaki done a perfect job with this game. 9/10
  69. JD1872
    Aug 28, 2020
    7
    The thing that stops this being a much better game is the poor design of the bosses, they would have been better making the game a bit shorter and focusing on maintaining the quality level.

    The DS series prides itself on tough but fair skill levels but some of the later bosses seem a bit cheap, focusing on trying to make it so you can’t heal while one wrong move and they one shot you or    The thing that stops this being a much better game is the poor design of the bosses, they would have been better making the game a bit shorter and focusing on maintaining the quality level.

    The DS series prides itself on tough but fair skill levels but some of the later bosses seem a bit cheap, focusing on trying to make it so you can’t heal while one wrong move and they one shot you or you are spending half your time trying to fight the controls where you can’t lock on.

    Maybe my issue was playing Bloodborne first which is a much better overall game with better bosses, combat and much more satisfying weapons. DS3 seems slow and frustrating in comparison, I spend the last half of the game wishing it would end    … Expand
  70. MasterMoonfire
    Aug 29, 2020
    9
    After the disappointment that was Dark Souls II, I was sort of skeptical about if Dark Souls III would deliver on its promise, but after enough encouragement I decided to give it a try, and after playing through the game, I realized how amazing and kick-ass this game was. Not only did Dark Souls III fix most of the problems the second game had, but it also has the best combat system in theAfter the disappointment that was Dark Souls II, I was sort of skeptical about if Dark Souls III would deliver on its promise, but after enough encouragement I decided to give it a try, and after playing through the game, I realized how amazing and kick-ass this game was. Not only did Dark Souls III fix most of the problems the second game had, but it also has the best combat system in the entire Souls series, though it was still missing something that made the first game a masterpiece.
    Simply put, not as good as the first but a lot better than the second game and is a great addition and a satisfying conclusion to the Souls series.
    Dark Souls III is the best game of 2016 and is definitely a must play if you're a real Souls fan.    … Expand
  71. RoninNinjaXL
    Sep 18, 2020
    10
    GREAT GAME WITH A YOU DIED BADASS SLAP CERTIFIED

    Story: 10
    Gameplay: 20
    ost: 10
    Characters: 11
  72. kacper14
    Sep 28, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  73. cursedsvyt
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Thais is the perfect rpg and the BEST of miyazaki thanks and make more ganes please… Expand
  74. JACOENIL
    Oct 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Podría decir que mi juego favorito por mucho, los jefes y su lore, la banda sonora, los escenarios, los personajes, aunque a diferencia del primero no eres "tan" libre de ir a donde quieras exceptuando algunas zonas, es básicamente una maravilla de juego de todas formas… Expand
  75. ByMarcs
    Oct 22, 2020
    9
    Juego con el que descubrí la saga Souls. El juego es increíble, tiene una de las mejores bandas sonoras (junto a BloodBorne) de toda la saga, tiene una jugabilidad heredara de BloodBorne (lo que quiere decir que tira más por los reflejos [rotar] que por usar el escudo), unos jefes bastante buenos (hay excepciones, si, pero siguen siendo buenos, aunque no tanto como los demás), unaJuego con el que descubrí la saga Souls. El juego es increíble, tiene una de las mejores bandas sonoras (junto a BloodBorne) de toda la saga, tiene una jugabilidad heredara de BloodBorne (lo que quiere decir que tira más por los reflejos [rotar] que por usar el escudo), unos jefes bastante buenos (hay excepciones, si, pero siguen siendo buenos, aunque no tanto como los demás), una jugabilidad y una rejugabilidad increíble, ya que puedes jugar como quieras, lo que le da una alta rejugabilidad. El diseño de mazmorras sigue siendo bueno pero no tanto como el del primer Dark Souls.… Expand
  76. hector_bcn98
    Nov 17, 2022
    9
    El cúlmen de la saga es apoteósico. No llega al nivel de la primera entrega, eso es imposible, fue un videojuego revolucionario, pero mejora a la segunda por mucho. Gracias From Software, gracias.
  77. Smashg
    Nov 5, 2020
    8
    Es un muy buen juego solo que nunca supe como era la historia (Lore) y me aburría buscarlo pero lo recomiendo mucho.
  78. VictorRomero
    Dec 28, 2022
    10
    Must-play of every RPG Fan.

    Everything is great in this game, it is a complete experience.
  79. Dezzieboy
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Combat is challenging but rewarding and enjoyable. Building youre perfect play style takes time to master
  80. UmCarinha
    Nov 23, 2020
    8
    Dark souls 3 é a minha quarta experiência em jogos da From software depois de Demon's souls, Dark souls 1 e 2 e está é minha análise:
    Gráficos: Graficamente o jogo deixa a desejar, especialmente pelo ano em que o jogo foi lançado (2016). Veja, o jogo não é feio, no entanto ele é inferior graficamente a Bloodborne que foi lançado 1 ano antes e mais ainda a outros jogos triple A da época e a    Dark souls 3 é a minha quarta experiência em jogos da From software depois de Demon's souls, Dark souls 1 e 2 e está é minha análise:
    Gráficos: Graficamente o jogo deixa a desejar, especialmente pelo ano em que o jogo foi lançado (2016). Veja, o jogo não é feio, no entanto ele é inferior graficamente a Bloodborne que foi lançado 1 ano antes e mais ainda a outros jogos triple A da época e a desculpa de que bloodborne é somente de uma plataforma enquanto DS3 está em 3, não é aceitável, visto que tem muito jogo multiplataforma bastante bonito. Além disso no PS4, o jogo está lotado de Pop In e o cenário as vezes demora para carregar. Nota 7 para os gráficos
    Ambientação: A ambientação é bastante interessante com bastante variação de cenário, nisso eu não tenho a reclamar, a from foi bem nessa parte, nota 9.
    Gameplay: A gameplay é a mesma velha gameplay de DS1 e isso é bom, com a adição de movimentos especiais de cada arma a gameplay no modo offline ficou mais interessante, no entanto no modo online esses movimentos especiais tirou muita habilidade dos jogadores, basta apenas escolher uma arma com um especial forte, apertar L2 e pronto, vc venceu o PvP... O pior de tudo são os malditos lags, o ataque de seu oponente passa a 4 metros de distância e mesmo assim você sofre o dano, isso é ridículo, além disso o jogo está lotado de Glitch e a desenvolvedora parece não se importar com isso. Por conta do modo online eu terei que dá somente nota 6,5 para a gameplay.
    Bossfighter: DS3 tem as melhores bossfighter da franquia e são bastante divertidos os Boss tem uma grande variedade de movimento o que me trouxe bastante diversão e rage rsrsrs. Nota 8.5
    Trilha sonora: Acho que o DS3 tem a melhor trilha sonora da franquia, o que deixa ainda mais divertido a luta contra os bosses, realmente acertaram nesse quesito. Nota 8.8
    Conclusão: É um bom jogo e bem divertido, apesar dos problemas ele agradará a maioria dos fãs de Dark souls, nota 8 para o jogo.    … Expand
  81. Yus1f
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
    That was my first Souls-Like game And i love it!Every one say this game is very hard,but İ dont think like that.Yes this game is hard but if you learn patterns And make up your mind to game.İts not hard
  82. ezioadamdir
    Dec 9, 2020
    10
    Best souls game,best fromsoft game,best game in 2016,best game ever.This game has best bosses,best mechanics,best NPC's,best soundtracks.
  83. Intenselime
    Dec 11, 2020
    9
    There is not a lot to be said about DS3 that hasn't been said already. The game is a visual masterpiece and the gameplay is intense. It also features some of the most grandiose boss fights you can get in modern AAA gaming.

    I do feel as though some of the level designs and areas are a bit less inspired than previous entries (DS1 & BB still being the better contenders for 10/10, "best in    There is not a lot to be said about DS3 that hasn't been said already. The game is a visual masterpiece and the gameplay is intense. It also features some of the most grandiose boss fights you can get in modern AAA gaming.

    I do feel as though some of the level designs and areas are a bit less inspired than previous entries (DS1 & BB still being the better contenders for 10/10, "best in the series" spots) and the frame pacing issues are still somewhat present on console (though not as bad as bloodborne) but once you get used to it, the game's performance is serviceable and runs well.

    I actually found many of the areas in-between boss fights to be more challenging than the bosses themselves which was the opposite of my experience in DS1 (the only other souls game I had played prior to DS3). Having played BB since, I can see why some may have felt as though there were too many similarities between the two, but to be honest I think DS3 does a fantastic job at remain true to the soul "spirit" in its art direction, character cameos and gameplay to be an amazing game in its own right.

    If you are a fan of fast-paced, challenging yet rewarding gameplay and somehow have still not yet played the Sekiro/Soulsborne series, DS3 is simply put an absolute must buy!    … Expand
  84. VinylSS
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    fun game, better with friends. pvp can be painful as most players are just there to gank you from maxstats. bosses are interesting all with their own abilities and stages, could take a long time to learn how to beat the tutorial boss if you are new.
  85. Iuppiter_
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. I'd recommend it, but I will say its hard, like it can be discouraging at times. Spent a few hours on this game, I like it. Maybe you will as well!
  86. benprofessional
    May 29, 2023
    8
    Best Dark Souls game, everything is alright, gameplay is amazing, combat is fun, bosses are challenging for first playthrough
  87. Adanali
    Apr 17, 2022
    0
    You cant forget your old games bandai namco we want servers we want online you can force to we buy elden ring
  88. Daz26
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    The masterpiece of the decade and the definitive single player experience is what you get when you polish the souls formula into Dark Souls 3.
  89. HaemanJones
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    Why dark souls 3 is important? Well i'm going to tell you. Dark souls 3 is the perfect souls experience, it doesn't have the gimmicky boss fights and lackluster world of demon's souls, it doesn't have the imperfect difficulty of dark souls 2,it doesn't have the repetitive aspect of bloodborne' s Visuals but what is has is the best aspects of all the souls games.
  90. Mahannbz
    Mar 15, 2022
    9
    Amazing musics and boss fights good level design and incredible world design,the variety of enemies are so good the only problem is graphics
  91. Maxgames12
    Jan 9, 2021
    10
    No soy muy fan de la saga souls pero la verdad con este juego mi opinion con esta saga cambio vaya juegaso de verdad 100% recomendado
  92. michealmyles
    Jan 20, 2021
    10
    This is the game that Dark Souls 2 should have been. Its a masterpiece in its own right. Its also a better starting game for new players to the series, as each game is essentially a story unto itself. The fluidity of the combat and physics in general is very impressive and responsive. There is a wide variety of content in the core game, more than what you get from other game developers.This is the game that Dark Souls 2 should have been. Its a masterpiece in its own right. Its also a better starting game for new players to the series, as each game is essentially a story unto itself. The fluidity of the combat and physics in general is very impressive and responsive. There is a wide variety of content in the core game, more than what you get from other game developers. The music is so-so in whole, with some very memorable tracks in part. The Friede DLC is so-so, and the Gael DLC is very good. Overall, as you can probably tell, I highly recommend this game. It is my favorite game of all time.… Expand
  93. AndyF
    May 14, 2021
    9
    No BS, only fun! Pure, exciting and mesmerizing game play from the beginning to the end with exeptional game play mechanics. No extensive cutscreens and unnecessary storytelling. Just great old school gaming!
  94. William_Trigos
    May 14, 2023
    8
    Play it on PS5 already at 60fps and it's super enjoyable.
    The world, the bosses and everything is tremendous, it would be my 3rd Souls behind Bloodborne and Sekiro

    Super recommended, it has a lot of secret content and several endings
  95. YokoHugo
    Jul 28, 2022
    9
    Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
  96. kurteSUS
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    If you kill the woman that gives you the banner, across Vordt of the Borreal Valley a new boss will spawn called Dancer of the Boreall Valley. I highly reccomend u do this.
    Also the final boss is Lord of Cinder. Unkindled are failed Lords of Cinder, succeeding in linking the flame, but too weak to survive the burst of fire.
    Lords of Cinder cannot Link the Flame on their own, and all five    If you kill the woman that gives you the banner, across Vordt of the Borreal Valley a new boss will spawn called Dancer of the Boreall Valley. I highly reccomend u do this.
    Also the final boss is Lord of Cinder. Unkindled are failed Lords of Cinder, succeeding in linking the flame, but too weak to survive the burst of fire.
    Lords of Cinder cannot Link the Flame on their own, and all five are needed.
    The Lords of cinder have linked the fire long ago, but it still fades and it was deemed "not enough". The new order was to have all 5 of them link it again, this time together for a stronger sacrifice.
    Only Ludleth of Courland was willing to make the sacrifice. He had his legs removed should his will waver, as the first time he linked the fire must had been traumatic. No one else wants to link the flame. It might be that they barely survived the first time or it hurts like hell.
    The champion of ash, along with many other unkindled are awoken from death, possibly by the fire's call, to bring all mighty Lords back, dead or alive.
    Despite having served as the fuel for the First Flame for this long of a time the Lords of Cinder still retain a good amount of the fire within their body. This aspect in itself is somehow standing against the purpose of “sacrificing oneself to prolong the inevitable” as it implies that this power is taken from the already dying First Flame and thereby weakening it even further.
    This in fact could be the very reason the Player Character has to find the Lords of Cinder, slay them and thereby retake their souls to then feed them to the First Flame again by Linking it.
    The young prince Lothric is being called a Lord of Cinder, even though he is implied to have never actually linked the First Flame. He is also not shown to have any of the fire powers the other lords use in their second boss phase. All the fire attacks used are stemming from his older brothers sword (which got its effect from Demon fire)    … Expand
  97. eljajas
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    el gameplay es perfecto muy entretenido, lo que no me gusta tanto (en comparación al primer juego) es que pierde la atmosfera mágica y onirica de ds1 para pasar a una estética mas siniestra y oscura pero por lo demás es muy divertido e ideal, si quieres iniciar en la saga.
  98. LeonKn
    Sep 29, 2021
    10
    I never thought Dark Souls III would surpass the original Dark Souls, especially after the disappointing Dark Souls II.. But I must say I think I have a new favorite souls game! This game was a fantastic experience from start to finish. I am very glad I played the first game in the series first since it has a lot of throwbacks.. A bit more linear than the first two games but I didn’t mindI never thought Dark Souls III would surpass the original Dark Souls, especially after the disappointing Dark Souls II.. But I must say I think I have a new favorite souls game! This game was a fantastic experience from start to finish. I am very glad I played the first game in the series first since it has a lot of throwbacks.. A bit more linear than the first two games but I didn’t mind that at all. Loved this! 10/10… Expand
  99. QilBoy
    Jun 5, 2022
    8
    Dark Souls III is an incredibly precise, elegant and fresh way to end this series.
    It takes (almost) all of the elements that made the previous installments great, and scales back or removes altogether (most but not all) of the series' weaknesses, resulting in what is unquestionably the overall best Dark Souls experience ever.
    Firstly: let's talk about the Level Design. The world    Dark Souls III is an incredibly precise, elegant and fresh way to end this series.
    It takes (almost) all of the elements that made the previous installments great, and scales back or removes altogether (most but not all) of the series' weaknesses, resulting in what is unquestionably the overall best Dark Souls experience ever.
    Firstly: let's talk about the Level Design. The world interconnectivity of DS1 never came back, alas, and even the constant branching pathways that were still very much present in DS2 have been mostly lost: the progression through the game world of DS3 is more linear than it has ever been. This design choice makes the journey of DS3 feel a little less player-driven than the previous two, but it also comes with two great improvements: firstly, by streamlining the progression FromSoftware had better control over the difficulty curve of the experience, and secondly, the world doesnt really NEED many branching paths since the areas themselves are now IMMENSE: i got lost within DS3 areas way more than I ever did in the previous two entires. Areas are huge, vast playgrounds full of twists and turns, hidden rooms and caves, with a greater focus on vertical exploration. So in the end, although we'll miss the replayability value and feeling of agency that was lost by removing the old, web-like world map progression, the trade-off was necessary to receive these new wide-ranging more open Areas.
    A very much still missed feature is the amount of Estus flasks being linked to each specific bonfire, upgradable through use of Humanities in DS1. That mechanic granted players the agency to manage their resources to make each section a little easier, adding a captivating long-term layer of strategy and resource management. By comparison, the Embers raising HP in DS3 IS an interesting feature, but nothing exceptional.
    Going over to combat: the fights in DS3 have a much faster pace than previous entries, with your attacks being much quicker and enemies more aggressive and with longer combos. This isnt an improvement or a flaw per se, it is a change that will land differently on each player depending on personal preference, but this new speed of movement makes the roll an excessively powerful option, trivializing some (not that many) fights.
    The quality of the enemies themselves returns to the greatness of DS1, especially in regards of bosses. Unlike the lackluster, awkward bosses of DS2 (for the most part) or the mixed bag that was DS1, DS3 offers the overall highest quality array of bosses of the entire trilogy, with non-stop challenging, exciting bossfights that almost always offer something to test the player's reflexes and adaptability in satisfying ways, up until the credits roll. To face these enemies the game offers you, as per usual, a pleasantly rich selection of different weapons, with many different combo attack animations, to suit different playstyles, now with even specific abilities tied to each weapon expanding the replayability factor and personalized nature of the experience. Backstabs have been nerfed excessively, and some balancing issues are still present, but nothing as terrible as Magic in DS1. Another unpleasant return (at this point, sadly, a tradition) is the ability of the enemies' weapons to go through walls and obstacles, whereas the player's cannot.
    NPC Questlines have always been a charming and immersive way to give more weight to the player's journey. By witnessing the personal tragedies of some of the wandering personalities that inhabit this land, you learn more of the world and its history, or simply get entertained, moved and surprised through small little moments inbetween your own quest. DS3 is a return to form compared to the scarce and dull NPC Questlines of DS2, with many NPCs to meet and many stories to watch unfold. But unlike DS1, in DS3 the time windows and criterias to meet most of these NPCs are waaay to narrow and strict: as a result, players will miss out on 50% (if not more) of these encounters, and therefore entire Questlines, whereas DS1 was much more forgiving, giving plenty of time to meet most of these characters.
    Or, in other words: Dark Souls III is an excellent way to end the franchise. The world map is a lot less interconnected than it used to be back in the DS1 days, sadly, with a more streamlined progression, but the quality of Level Design within Areas themselves is higher than ever, and the more streamlined nature allows for a more precise difficulty curve. Bosses are almost all of extremely high quality, the best collection of the entire series. The more fast-paced combat rhythm gives the adventure a breath of fresh air compared to previous chapters, and it's best balancing of the series thus far (not perfect still). But some of the series' traditional flaws still refuse to die (like enemy strikes going through walls), while some new ones emerge (like an excessively generous roll that rewards roll-spam a little too much)    … Expand
  100. grimreapersims
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 69 Critic Reviews

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