Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss

 Xbox 360
Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Official Xbox Magazine
    Nov 9, 2012
    90
    Artorias is for hardcore players only, but anyone still playing Dark Souls at this point easily meets that requirement. It's a fantastic addition to an already great game, and a no-brainer purchase for anyone still under Dark Souls' spell.
  2. Eurogamer
    Oct 29, 2012
    90
    It's a tightly wound adventure well worth setting aside time for, backed up by a multiplayer angle that will have greater staying power.
  3. Metro GameCentral
    Oct 29, 2012
    90
    The definitive version of one of the best video games of the last 10 years, as well as a perfect example of downloadable content done right.
  5. Gamer Limit
    Oct 25, 2012
    90
    If you're a Dark Souls fan, you need to buy this right away. If you're a casual fan who sounds like they're frustrated by the mere premise of accessing this content, you should probably back away now.
  6. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Oct 24, 2012
    90
    Artorias of the Abyss successfully revitalizes your initial wonder through Dark Souls' world, and for that it's worth every Microsoft Point.
  7. 3DJuegos
    Nov 2, 2012
    84
    You must buy this DLC if you're a Dark Souls fan.
  8. Eurogamer Italy
    Nov 6, 2012
    80
    Artorias of the Abyss is finally available as a DLC for the console versions of Dark Souls. If you've loved the main game, you'll enjoy this new adventure and, above all, you'll be hella happy to try the new PVP arenas. What are you waiting for? Buy this DLC and Prepare to Die!

Awards & Rankings

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#10 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2012
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#65 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2012

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User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 188 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 160 out of 188
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 188
  3. Negative: 19 out of 188
  1. Venusaur
    Nov 20, 2012
    6
    I thought this was a little disappointing. I am a huge Dark Souls fan and I was waiting for this DLC with more excitement than most retailI thought this was a little disappointing. I am a huge Dark Souls fan and I was waiting for this DLC with more excitement than most retail games. I bought it day one and jumped straight back on. Problem is, I jumped straight back off again too. The DLC is extremely short for people who have mastered Dark Souls already, I completed it in around 3-5 hours (or something?) It's is quality DLC for the most part with new interesting area's and extremely cool bosses, but for the £10 price tag it just isn't enough. The PVP area is a little underwhelming and it seems like a bit of a missed opportunity. Overall I thought this would bring new life to a game I had already spent a ridiculously long play time on, but really it was a short lived adventure that I can really on recommend to people who have recently completed Dark Souls. As for the rest of us, you'll burn through it in no time, and I'd recommend it still but at a discounted price.… Full Review »
  2. DRVPereira
    Oct 26, 2012
    9
    Artorias of the Abyss is great a DLC. The new areas are interesting and the bosses are really challenging. Although I'm not a PvP person, IArtorias of the Abyss is great a DLC. The new areas are interesting and the bosses are really challenging. Although I'm not a PvP person, I enjoyed the new PvP arena too. The only flaw in my opinion is the lack of new achievements.… Full Review »
  3. X-fushion
    Nov 14, 2012
    9
    This is one of the best add on´s yo can buy if you are a fan of dark souls, This DLC feature new areas, enemies and some kick-assThis is one of the best add on´s yo can buy if you are a fan of dark souls, This DLC feature new areas, enemies and some kick-ass weapons, armors and epic boss fight it´s and you will discover what the abyss is and meet some characters that are constantly mention in game dialogs.
    I´ll give it a solid 10 but there is a problem with this DLC I think it comes with a bug that freeze the game in the loading screen when you die and are about to revive, it´s really annoying, it doesn't happen so often but it happens.    … Full Review »
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