Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss

 Xbox 360
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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

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  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 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 DLCI 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.… Expand
  2. Chowda
    Mar 20, 2014
    8
    Good DLC. Bosses were very hard, unfortunately I found it very unbalanced. To be able to beat the bosses you have to be at a pretty high level. This meant that the battles between the regular enemies were very easy. It was way too short.
  3. 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, I enjoyed the new PvP arena too. The only flaw in my opinion is the lack of new achievements.
  4. Morfiss
    Feb 9, 2013
    6
    This is really good DLC but It was horrible marketing. The content was added in a patch, so you could still fight players who had all the DLC items. I found that to be very unfair considering the DLC content gave a clear advantage over the other non paying players also the content was there you just need to unlock it through payment which I really don't like.
  5. 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-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    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-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.    … Expand
  6. QuiterRaga
    Oct 30, 2012
    9
    Wow the wait has paid off.One of the best price to content DLC this gen.Like DRVP said the bad thing is the lack of achievements which have become standard.If you're a fan of Dark Souls this is a must purchase.
  7. njja02
    Jun 17, 2018
    8
    Every boss in this DLC is memorable and super challenging. That's makes this a great DLC, along with the cool new items and weapons you receive. I just wish the areas were more uniquely designed from the main game. Still great though.
  8. foposs
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    эта игра порвала мне очко и ван порвёт его это точно я вам обещаю это 10из 10 шедевр мать его!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  9. BlakDak666
    Jun 19, 2017
    9
    Looking at the seven DLC the Souls series has released in retrospect, Artorias of The Abyss is easily one of the best of Fromsoft's work. With Artorias, Kalameet and Manus proving to be great boss fights (along with a decent first boss of the Sanctuary Guardian), the enemies being new additions that are creepy and interesting and new things to be seen, it really shows just how DLC andLooking at the seven DLC the Souls series has released in retrospect, Artorias of The Abyss is easily one of the best of Fromsoft's work. With Artorias, Kalameet and Manus proving to be great boss fights (along with a decent first boss of the Sanctuary Guardian), the enemies being new additions that are creepy and interesting and new things to be seen, it really shows just how DLC and expansions are done right. Sure the DLC will only take a few hours to complete, but I prefer games that manage to make powerful moments in shorter games. Bigger isn't always better and adding too much to the structure can make it feel bloated. This of course is far from this DLC and it deserves much praise for what it accomplishes. In the current standing of the DLCs, Old Hunters is first with gold with Artorias is very close with silver and Ringed City is significantly more distant with bronze.… Expand
  10. nurfedx
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    One of the best Games known to mankind.
    From Software is a safe heaven for the Gaming community.
    Especially in times where big Developers dissapiont us with theyr fraudulent intent.
    Praise the sun!
  11. Dom007
    Mar 28, 2021
    9
    An overall fantastic Dlc which features some of Dark souls best bosses. The environments are for the most part okay at best. The atmosphere is amazing.

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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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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  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.
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  2. 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!
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  3. 3DJuegos
    Nov 2, 2012
    84
    You must buy this DLC if you're a Dark Souls fan.
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