Dark Souls III

 Xbox One
Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. Windows Central
    May 25, 2016
    100
    One needs a certain disposition to appreciate Dark Souls III – a willingness to face setbacks and challenges and then overcome them. Don't expect to play this just like any other action-RPG. If you're going to play this game, it must be on its own terms and as it's meant to be played. That patience will be rewarded with a masterpiece, easily one of the best action and role-playing games of the year.
  2. Digital Spy
    Apr 8, 2016
    100
    Dark Souls 3 must bow its head to its Playstation predecessor - but should be proud that it manages to be a gruelling, challenging adventure, pushing endlessly through horror and weirdness.
  3. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    May 29, 2016
    90
    FromSoftware have improved and refined an action-RPG series without parallel. Essential. [June 2016, p.77]
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  5. MondoXbox
    Apr 29, 2016
    90
    An excellent final chapter for From Software's series, keeping all the best elements from previous games and forging them in a fresh and new experience. Sporting the best bosses in the series, Dark Souls III confirms itself as one of the most challenging and rewarding games around.
  6. Pure Xbox
    Apr 15, 2016
    90
    Should this truly be the last time we seek respite in the warm glow of a bonfire, we can rest easy knowing Dark Souls III is a deserving and satisfying end to a phenomenal series.
  7. TrueAchievements
    Apr 11, 2016
    90
    The game might stumble slightly on the way with occasional difficulty changes and linearity of some areas, but this will be quickly overshadowed by the many things the game gets right.
  8. ICXM
    Apr 10, 2016
    90
    Overall, Dark Souls III is a truly remarkable experience that I would consider a masterpiece if all of its issues were addressed.
  9. JeuxActu
    Apr 7, 2016
    90
    Dark Souls 3 is a rough diamond, the final touch to a masterpiece trilogy which will leave its mark on us. This final entry can be seen as easier, but it's maybe the best one to date. Well done, Miyazaki-san.
  10. GameSpew
    Apr 5, 2016
    90
    A game like Dark Souls 3 is best gone into blind so as to heighten the sense of wonder and accomplishment you feel when you discover things for yourself, and I don’t want to rob you of that. All you need to know is that without any shadow of a doubt, I believe Dark Souls 3 is the finest game in the Souls series to date. It looks amazing, sounds amazing, plays amazing; the only things that let it down are the minor technical issues and perhaps the sometimes inconsistent difficulty level.
  11. Xbox Achievements
    Apr 9, 2016
    89
    The Dark Souls games remain a high-water mark for the action RPG. Uncompromising, occasionally infuriating, yet constantly rewarding for those with the correct level of patience and dedication, Dark Souls III is a fitting end to a fantastic trilogy.
  12. Post Arcade (National Post)
    Apr 12, 2016
    85
    Dark Souls III hasn’t proven to be quite the revelation for me that was Bloodbourne, but during the time I’ve played there was little else I’d have rather been doing.
  13. Giant Bomb
    Apr 12, 2016
    80
    On Xbox One, Dark Souls III runs at a noticeably choppier frame rate and a slightly lower resolution than the PS4 build, but it's still very a playable and stable and solid port of the game.
  14. Game Rant
    Apr 8, 2016
    80
    Dark Souls 3 offers a unique experience that blends subtle storytelling, dark settings, and painfully difficult encounters to stand out from the crowd of other action games. The challenge is well worth the countless deaths and hours of practice for players who have the patience, but is likely one that should be skipped by gamers who prefer to get things right on the first try.
  15. GameSpot
    Apr 4, 2016
    80
    Much like From Software's earlier entries, Dark Souls III obscures its plot beneath its gameplay elements--the story is more concerned with tone than exposition. But what plot there is asks important questions: why do we place our idols in such high regard? How did they become our legends? The Lords of Cinder are imposing figures in Dark Souls III, and their power is attractive to pawns like us. But the end of their road is a lonely one--was that destination worth the sacrifice it took to get there?

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#9 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2016
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User Score
9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 1234 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,114 out of 1234
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 1234
  3. Negative: 91 out of 1234
  1. munir
    Jun 5, 2016
    7
    After that Dark Souls 2: SotfS 60 fps marvel, it's somewhat frustrating to know that guys at FROM couldn't managed to optimize for at leastAfter that Dark Souls 2: SotfS 60 fps marvel, it's somewhat frustrating to know that guys at FROM couldn't managed to optimize for at least some 40-45 fps performance goal on this new (and last) chapter of the Souls saga.
    Instead of this, the game is capped at 30fps, but often running at lower numbers.

    That's my only big complain about this game, but surely on a noteworthy issue: Performance is everything in an action game.    … Full Review »
  2. Boonsaints6284
    Apr 12, 2016
    10
    PRAIS THE SUN! Without any spoilers I will say I have played all 3 Dark Souls games and this one is by far the superior one. The graphicsPRAIS THE SUN! Without any spoilers I will say I have played all 3 Dark Souls games and this one is by far the superior one. The graphics look splendid, the atmosphere(which has always been my favorite part of dark souls games) is eerie and spellbinding. The music is creepy and top notch again, the combat much more smooth than Scholar of the First Sin, the boss battles so far(only 2 I have fought) are fun and annoying but rewarding when you conquer the bosses. I don't see any other game topping this game in 2016 should be GOTY........IMO… Full Review »
  3. BuffetlineDLX
    Apr 17, 2016
    0
    This is my first review I've ever done before, and I felt the need to write this as a warning to other gamers. This game is practicallyThis is my first review I've ever done before, and I felt the need to write this as a warning to other gamers. This game is practically unplayable. I've never played a DS game before, but I've heard all the things about this franchise, that it was challenging, but I never thought it'd be a CHORE to play a video game. There is nothing that made me want to play this, because I just ended up yelling at my TV about how ridiculous this game is. If you're someone like me who enjoys a good challenge, but doesn't like a game being so difficult just for the sake of it, avoid this game. If you're looking to escape a few hours after a long day of work and unwind, once again, avoid this garbage. It'll just stress you out even more than work. After about the 20th time being killed by (what I assume to be) a miniboss, I quickly realized this is the dumbest game I've ever played. If I could go back to Gamestop and get a full refund, I would. So long story short, if you play video games to unwind, or just enjoy having fun in general, DON'T buy this crap. If you like doing tedious chores and enjoy the sensation of raising your blood pressure, this game is for you! Average gamer avoid at all costs.… Full Review »
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