Dark Souls III

 Xbox One
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
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  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 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:    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 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.    … Expand
  2. ZiggyStartrek
    Sep 4, 2016
    6
    Unnecessary to address the pros of this game any longer.
    But there's a really serious issue people here seem to forget about: the load times are HORRENDOUS.
    Seriously, having to wait half a minute after every retry on a challenging boss is mind torture!

    We're already on calibration 1.11, ver. 1.07 and load times are still an issue. Please FROM, fix that!
  3. MrCommonSense
    May 16, 2016
    5
    I really wish that I could rate this game higher I really do but it is just utterly broken in several ways currently and it is ridiculous that it was released in this condition, Essentially barely playable. Matchmaking is horrible and the servers are laggy to the point that most invaders will just glide across the ground without moving, several core features of the game such as weaponI really wish that I could rate this game higher I really do but it is just utterly broken in several ways currently and it is ridiculous that it was released in this condition, Essentially barely playable. Matchmaking is horrible and the servers are laggy to the point that most invaders will just glide across the ground without moving, several core features of the game such as weapon scaling some covens and infusement are broken and useless in several instances, NPC scaling is completely broken in some areas and weak enemies will randomly do over 1000 damage with one attack even if you're wearing heavy armor often times instantly killing you out of nowhere, Magic wasn't implemented well and it's a pain in the ass to use according to my friends and for some reason there isn't any freaking poise in the game so literally EVERYTHING will stagger you.

    Several weapons have phantom range that gives them twice as much reach, You will literally be staggered by almost everything that hits you no matter how high your poise is and hackers and lag switchers are already abundant in PVP and as usual fromsoft isn't doing jack to fix their broken ass product, choosing to ignore the actual problems and do patches that no one asked for instead. This game can be great fun but the amount of sheer bullsh*t that fills almost every aspect of it just ruins the experience. I'm honestly considering getting rid of my copy at least until all of the patches are done. And as unbalanced and messed up as this one is that will probably be a year from now.

    Some idiots will whine and say that i'm a noob even though i've been playing since the first game and that the game is SUPPOSED to be hard. Yeah, No sh*t you simpletons but the game ISN'T supposed to be broken to the point where you have to cheat and exploit glitches to freaking win. For example i've had people run up to me in pvp and guard break me when I wasn't blocking. I've also had these cheating **** take me into a back stab animation while they were standing right in front of me. The fact that these games are released so broken and borderline unplayable is a joke.    … Expand
  4. rAMZA
    Apr 25, 2017
    7
    Realy boring combat just hit and roll hit and roll, ill give it a 7 because it is still a good score, could have more difficulty options and a hc mode if character dies then its the end of it.
  5. neil_here
    Jun 1, 2016
    7
    Pros:
    - Challenging & deep gameplay
    - Expansive areas - Very long depending on how skilled you are - Excellent lore - Decent replayability Cons: - Latency & frame rate issues in multiplayer - Stats that do nothing at all - Certain gimmicky enemies & bosses - NPC quests that will reward you with great items that are confusing - The story of the game is conveyed in such a way    Pros:
    - Challenging & deep gameplay
    - Expansive areas
    - Very long depending on how skilled you are
    - Excellent lore
    - Decent replayability

    Cons:
    - Latency & frame rate issues in multiplayer
    - Stats that do nothing at all
    - Certain gimmicky enemies & bosses
    - NPC quests that will reward you with great items that are confusing
    - The story of the game is conveyed in such a way that you can complete everything and have no idea why you did any of it

    -    … Expand
  6. Caldan
    Nov 15, 2020
    6
    ❎66%
    A very incomplete game but has a good setting, fun bosses and is entertaining with your friends. Again, I’ve just never lived this series and most likely never will.
  7. EsteticBomzh
    Jun 23, 2020
    7
    Отличные механики доведенные до идеала к третьей части серии. Лор вместо сюжета, все как полагается.

Awards & Rankings

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#10 Best Xbox One Game of 2016
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#9 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2016
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#18 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2016

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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
  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    May 29, 2016
    90
    FromSoftware have improved and refined an action-RPG series without parallel. Essential. [June 2016, p.77]
  2. 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.
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  3. 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.
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