Dark Souls III

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  1. RyuFujiwara
    Apr 26, 2016
    9
    Me encantaría ponerle un 10 pero muy a mi pesar no puedo. Sin lugar a dudas es mi juego favorito, hasta el momento, en esta generación. Tecnicamente sigue teniendo puntos muy flacos. Las texturas siguen siendo pobres, el gran diseño artistico que posee el juego hace que seas condescendiente con ellas. Sin embargo, el frame rate sigue siendo inestable, aunque no tanto como en anterioresMe encantaría ponerle un 10 pero muy a mi pesar no puedo. Sin lugar a dudas es mi juego favorito, hasta el momento, en esta generación. Tecnicamente sigue teniendo puntos muy flacos. Las texturas siguen siendo pobres, el gran diseño artistico que posee el juego hace que seas condescendiente con ellas. Sin embargo, el frame rate sigue siendo inestable, aunque no tanto como en anteriores Souls.
    Juego no recomendado para todo el mundo, aconsejo probarlo antes, sobre todo si no estas iniciado en el genero.    … Expand
  2. mmyoung11
    Apr 14, 2017
    9
    One of the best displayed game's out their the environment is one of a kind which traps you in over and over again taking screenshots of this beautiful game. Challenging yet rewarding when you complete a task. Downfall I would say is more of a tutorial would have been nice seeing it is my first dark souls and would have been better if story had more multiplayer options.
  3. Tronske
    Apr 21, 2016
    9
    FIRST TIME SOULS PLAYER HERE. And wow, I can see what all the hype is about. I've always been intimidated by Dark Souls since everyone always talks about how hard of a game it is...and I'll admit that it IS a hard game..but that does not take away from the fun factor one bit. And i would say that I am the type of person who is not the greatest at video games to begin with.
    As someone who    FIRST TIME SOULS PLAYER HERE. And wow, I can see what all the hype is about. I've always been intimidated by Dark Souls since everyone always talks about how hard of a game it is...and I'll admit that it IS a hard game..but that does not take away from the fun factor one bit. And i would say that I am the type of person who is not the greatest at video games to begin with.
    As someone who is a fan of fantasy (The Witcher 3, Lord of The Rings, Game of Thrones etc.) I felt intrigued enough to pick this game up. Great choice. This is the kind of game that you can play for 5 hours and not even know where the time went, and that is a rare occasion for me these days.
    The graphics look good, it plays fluidly, and some of the enemies are so badass looking that I can't help but admire them as they kill me.
    I've sunk 16 hours into this game the past week, only beaten 3 bosses, but I'm loving every step of the way. If it's your first time and you're intimidated and worried you are going to keep dying, you WILL keep dying, but you will love it anyways. Pick it up. Just try to learn the basics from Youtube videos or Google since this game does not hold your hand.    … Expand
  4. Zoeth
    Apr 12, 2016
    10
    Phenomenal game. I constantly stop the very constant and frantic combat to take in the scenery which speaks to the detail of the game. This is one of those games I actually don't regret pre-ordering and almost DO regret not getting the season pass. 10/10 anyday.
  5. DukeSilver
    Apr 12, 2016
    10
    Dark Souls 3 is an amazing game from what I've been able to get through so far. Yes the framerate isn't amazing, but the amazing graphics more that make up for it. Almost everything has been improved upon from the first two games. From Software certainly cut away all the small things that made the previous games a bit more annoying than they needed to be, and left the parts that make theDark Souls 3 is an amazing game from what I've been able to get through so far. Yes the framerate isn't amazing, but the amazing graphics more that make up for it. Almost everything has been improved upon from the first two games. From Software certainly cut away all the small things that made the previous games a bit more annoying than they needed to be, and left the parts that make the series so brilliant. DS III is definitely not easier that either of the first two games which was a bit of a concern of mine going in. The enemies are extremely fun to fight and I'd argue this game has the best boss fight of the series so far. There are even more play styles in this game than previous DS games, which basically means this game has a nearly infinite amount of replay value. One of the best games I've ever played.… Expand
  6. Jovisaurio
    Apr 12, 2016
    8
    playing version of PS4 me disappointed in this game, several bugs in the version of PS4 guess is due to the overheating of the console, but in any case my expectations were achieved thanks to the Xbox version one , the team is not heated for nothing so it's a big advantage over the PS4 , thanks.
  7. DanielADavis
    May 4, 2016
    10
    One of the finest games I have ever played. Beautiful graphics. It's brutally challenging and should be on all gamers must play list to rent or buy.
  8. 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 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 IPRAIS 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… Expand
  9. PaulCharles
    Apr 12, 2016
    10
    What an incredibly talented team From Software has. I started with the Atari, and have played hundreds of games over 30 years, and can honestly say the Souls series is my number one. Yes, I've broken controllers, disturbed my neighbors, and have probably burst a few blood vessels playing these games, but the satisfaction this series gives you after clearing certain areas and bosses makesWhat an incredibly talented team From Software has. I started with the Atari, and have played hundreds of games over 30 years, and can honestly say the Souls series is my number one. Yes, I've broken controllers, disturbed my neighbors, and have probably burst a few blood vessels playing these games, but the satisfaction this series gives you after clearing certain areas and bosses makes it all well worth it. Whether you're a veteran, or new to the series, you'll absolutely love this game if you have a little patience and learn from your mistakes.

    The first thing i noticed with DS3 over the others is how incredibly smooth it is. Dodging has never been so fun! They've added a few things to make the initial start a little less aggravating, without over-doing it and making it too easy. I'm only a couple hours in and cannot wait to get back into the DS universe!

    Do yourself a favor and take your time as it's the last of the series!

    Thank you From Software!!!!!!!!!!    … Expand
  10. Solid2312
    Apr 13, 2016
    10
    Dark Souls 3 is a combination of the best elements found in Demon's Souls, Dark Souls 1, Dark Souls 2 and Bloodborne, in terms of mechanics, level design, gameplay, bosses, sound track and graphics. The only point that needs a pacth to improve is the frame rate which drops sometimes, but does not compromise the fun.
  11. GamingPoptartTV
    Apr 30, 2016
    9
    PRAISE THE SUN FOR SUCH A BEAUTIFUL GAME! This game is crazy with the amount of fan service and I did not expect the story to be on the same depth level as the first souls game. Amazing bosses there was never once did I feel like a boss was filler and all them had unique ways to defeat them. At certain points though specially with Yhorm, you will experience some FPS chugging. That doesn'tPRAISE THE SUN FOR SUCH A BEAUTIFUL GAME! This game is crazy with the amount of fan service and I did not expect the story to be on the same depth level as the first souls game. Amazing bosses there was never once did I feel like a boss was filler and all them had unique ways to defeat them. At certain points though specially with Yhorm, you will experience some FPS chugging. That doesn't take away from the game tho.… Expand
  12. zaitsu
    Apr 26, 2016
    10
    I was huge fun of bloodborne. I played ds2 few times but always it ended bad. But Dark souls 3 is something that i preorder with dose of hope. And im not dissapointed. Its huge, awesome and satisfacionig pice of code
  13. IMC21
    May 14, 2016
    9
    First of all, I love Dark Souls. I love the first and the third, hell I even love the second one. Dark Souls 3 has it all, its got beautiful graphics, amazing gameplay, fantastic lore, and some very challenging bosses.
    I think that this game has the most customization in the series, there is a staggering amount of weapons and armor sets, unfortunately, unlike Dark Souls 2, this game has    First of all, I love Dark Souls. I love the first and the third, hell I even love the second one. Dark Souls 3 has it all, its got beautiful graphics, amazing gameplay, fantastic lore, and some very challenging bosses.
    I think that this game has the most customization in the series, there is a staggering amount of weapons and armor sets, unfortunately, unlike Dark Souls 2, this game has little variety in basic weapon move sets, so many are the same, but I think that they make up for it with the weapon arts. There are so many cool and interesting weapon arts that bring diversity to the way you play. 8.5/10
    Now, I am a sucker for Dark Souls lore, the lore itself is fantastic, but the way you discover it is even better. The way it presents itself is amazing as it is like you are exploring an ancient civilization, the story is hidden in the item descriptions and environment, if you pay attention to these things you can figure out some stuff as you go. 9/10
    Unfortunately, there are somethings that I dislike about Souls games. First, its the areas, after a while they just don't seem fun to me, maybe its because I have run through it a couple of times or that I had a hard time my first play through, but I there are some areas in Souls that I just don't enjoy or I downright hate HATE. Hey, but there are some areas that I just adore. Dark Souls 3 has all of these for me. So the areas... 7/10
    So the biggest question I have been asking myself is which is better Dark Souls 1 or Dark Souls 3. I enjoy Dark Souls 2, it was my first Dark Souls game, but its not on par with these guys. So, with nostalgia aside, I think Dark Souls 1 is better, and you will definitely appreciate Dark Souls 3 a lot more after you have played the previous titles.    … Expand
  14. Drachmalius
    Apr 28, 2016
    10
    Excellent game. Will most likely be my game of the year unless something crazy happens. Great graphics, great gameplay with the right amount of difficulty. it's really not as hard as some make it out to be. The game challenges you but it's very fair and you will learn the mechanics and get better. For returning souls players, this has everything you would want from a souls game. The levelExcellent game. Will most likely be my game of the year unless something crazy happens. Great graphics, great gameplay with the right amount of difficulty. it's really not as hard as some make it out to be. The game challenges you but it's very fair and you will learn the mechanics and get better. For returning souls players, this has everything you would want from a souls game. The level design is amazing, the amount of builds possible is as diverse as previous games. Getting away from Bloodborne's lack of replayability.
    Basically, it's a very fun, very deep game that will keep you busy for 100+ hours depending on how much time you want to put into it.    … Expand
  15. Dreizehn
    May 6, 2016
    10
    I am not a tradicional gamer of the Souls series, since I started this passion back with BLOODBORNE. I can't compare to the orignal games (and you shouldn't, anyway) but this is a EXCELLENT game in every single aspect: The gameplay is just perfect, challenging of course, but the game gives you all the tools to succeed (the game WANTS you to succeed!); beautiful, with an amazing lore (forI am not a tradicional gamer of the Souls series, since I started this passion back with BLOODBORNE. I can't compare to the orignal games (and you shouldn't, anyway) but this is a EXCELLENT game in every single aspect: The gameplay is just perfect, challenging of course, but the game gives you all the tools to succeed (the game WANTS you to succeed!); beautiful, with an amazing lore (for you to discover, since nothing will be given to you easily, you must search for it and deserve it); graphically beautiful, great as multiplayer... Instantly GOTY and cult game.… Expand
  16. Guedryan
    Apr 12, 2016
    9
    Jogo incrível, gráficos com qualidade refinada, jogabilidade renovada mas sem perder a essência da série, música na medida certa, chefes memoráveis e dificuldade acima dos outros jogos... Só não leva a nota máxima por conter bugs, mas esses devem ser resolvidos com atualizações.
  17. GainesvilleGuy
    Apr 23, 2016
    10
    Fantastic. Played all 3 Dark Souls games and this is the best one. Was actually not that big of a fan of Dark Souls 2 as I thought it wasn't nearly as good as the original Dark Souls. But this third version has re-captured all of that magic from the original and added enough new stuff and with the improved graphics this is now the standard bearer of the Dark Souls series. EvenFantastic. Played all 3 Dark Souls games and this is the best one. Was actually not that big of a fan of Dark Souls 2 as I thought it wasn't nearly as good as the original Dark Souls. But this third version has re-captured all of that magic from the original and added enough new stuff and with the improved graphics this is now the standard bearer of the Dark Souls series. Even corrected the two biggest mistakes of Dark Souls 2 by getting rid of soul memory and the disappearing monsters (after defeating them multiple times). So dying is never really that big of a loss like in Souls 2 and no worries about missing a drop on mobs that might be disappearing (you can grind them forever if you wish). The atmosphere is brilliant it has the best overall vibe of any game out there and the PVP is as innovative as ever.

    And for those new to the series who have heard about the difficulty don't be frightened. The difficulty is just right for the type of game it is. This isn't at it's core an RPG like Skyrim or The Witcher (yes there is leveling and armor sets and weapons and upgrades) but it really should be viewed more as a platformer. Think of it as a 3D (3rd person) old school platformer with a seriously cool dark vibe. You have difficult levels followed by boss fights, just like old school Mario games. The fun is beating the levels (navigating thru the map and defeating the monsters along the way) and then taking on the boss before moving on to the next level. The levels can always be beat and are never that frustrating in my opinion. And just like old school platformers when you die you basically start the level over at its checkpoint (with maybe shortcuts unlocked to speed up progress) so this really isn't anything new in terms of difficulty. The only occasional frustrations are some of the bosses, but if you don't have the patience for that all you need to do is summon help and you can defeat them easily (no penalties even). There is no reason to be scared of the difficulty just buy it and enjoy the greatest platformer (with RPG and PVP elements) of all time.    … Expand
  18. Knightmare725
    May 3, 2016
    10
    5. Bloodborne (Cool concept with awesome style, but is repetitive and lacks diversity) 7/10
    4. Demon Souls (Amazing new concept, but silly level mapping) 9/10
    3. Dark Souls II (Amazing sequel with extreme playability, but nothing too new) 9.3/10 2. Dark Souls III (Amazing continuation with extreme playability and beautiful graphics) 9.5/10 1. Dark Souls (Perfect game with exciting and    5. Bloodborne (Cool concept with awesome style, but is repetitive and lacks diversity) 7/10
    4. Demon Souls (Amazing new concept, but silly level mapping) 9/10
    3. Dark Souls II (Amazing sequel with extreme playability, but nothing too new) 9.3/10
    2. Dark Souls III (Amazing continuation with extreme playability and beautiful graphics) 9.5/10
    1. Dark Souls (Perfect game with exciting and interesting atmospheres) 10/10    … Expand
  19. Wickedman25
    Apr 18, 2016
    10
    Dark Souls 3 is the best game i ever played its better then 1 and 2 i been playing everyday none stop for me Dark souls 3 will be GOTY for me this game is an 10/10 PRAIS THE SUN
  20. SemenTheGreat
    Jul 27, 2016
    9
    Dark Souls 3, just like its predecessors (except dark souls 2) fails to disappoint me. It's an almost perfect game, with the best melee combat yet seen in DS. (Don't know too much about magic though. Have never played with a magic build in any of the games). The presentation is jaw dropping, with it's visually stunning world and incredible soundtrack. The voice acting is as always superb,Dark Souls 3, just like its predecessors (except dark souls 2) fails to disappoint me. It's an almost perfect game, with the best melee combat yet seen in DS. (Don't know too much about magic though. Have never played with a magic build in any of the games). The presentation is jaw dropping, with it's visually stunning world and incredible soundtrack. The voice acting is as always superb, and once again brings its colorful characters to life, making every NPC encounter worth while. The bosses are yet again, for the most part, outstanding, ranging very easy to extremely hard. As I said, the game is almost perfect, which means there are a few things that made it not get a 10. First off: The level design, while it makes for a cohesive and believable world (even more so than DS1), is a bit straight forward. It's not as intricate as in DS 1,which in my opinion is a bit of a shame. The frame rate is also extremely unstable at times, but it doesn't really ruin anything. I never felt cheated because of it. At last, while I don't think this drags the game down, is its lack of originality. The game is a major fan service, something I think people wanted after DS2).

    Overall, while I think Dark Souls 1 is the superior game, i find Dark Souls 3 much more enjoyable. I can't wait to get into NG+.    … Expand
  21. Mikael
    May 5, 2016
    10
    O jogo E muito Bom,desafiador,trilha sonora espetacular combina bastante com o jogo Historia interessante Graficos sao ate que bonitos mais nada de muito impressionante Gostei de todos os bosses achei bastante divertidos e desafiadores a maioria,e aquele tipo de jogo que voce vai passar muita raiva mais que no final Valeu apena a Dificuldade,Otimo Jogo 10/10
  22. NGrey5
    May 25, 2016
    9
    Fantastic single player that is just as challenging as it is fun to play. A story line that is interesting so long as you dip into the lore, but if you decide not to, it won't take away from the overall experience. Make your way through some of the most vast and beautifully designed worlds and zones in gaming history. When you first set foot in new territory you find yourself up againstFantastic single player that is just as challenging as it is fun to play. A story line that is interesting so long as you dip into the lore, but if you decide not to, it won't take away from the overall experience. Make your way through some of the most vast and beautifully designed worlds and zones in gaming history. When you first set foot in new territory you find yourself up against challenges that are very much different than the one you just went through, which keeps the overall game engaging and never stale. Online multiplayer that is suspenseful and highly skill based, which gives motive to progressing and leveling up your character in order to get better in combat. However, with matchmaking scaling to whichever level your character is, you will (most of the time) be matched with players of the same skill so that it's not too easy or difficult. There is definitely something special to say about a game that constantly kills and punishes you for making the wrong decisions, but at the same time prompting you to come back for more.… Expand
  23. Kirst0ne
    Jul 26, 2016
    10
    Easily the best game the Xbox One has to offer. A rich dynamic world that lures you in with its beauty, and then proceeds to brutally beat you down for getting distracted. The combat is vastly improved from its predecessors, much more fluid and slightly more forgiving on the dodges as well. More game developers should emulate what Dark Souls III is and make games worth playing again.
  24. Penfore
    Aug 14, 2016
    10
    Dear Dark Souls 3 Haters…

    You. Yes, you! The one screaming, "There is no poise!" and "They rehashed all the assets from the prior games!" and other slurs I dare not mention. Tread lightly. You are one. We are hundreds, thousands. Millions. You aren't just IN the minority; you ARE the minority. I don't feel awkward or anxious playing Dark Souls 3 around others, and your words    Dear Dark Souls 3 Haters…

    You. Yes, you!
    The one screaming, "There is no poise!" and "They rehashed all the assets from the prior games!" and other slurs I dare not mention.

    Tread lightly.

    You are one. We are hundreds, thousands. Millions. You aren't just IN the minority; you ARE the minority.

    I don't feel awkward or anxious playing Dark Souls 3 around others, and your words don't affect me. Many others, however, are coming out of their shells for the first time in their lives. This is the first time many are enjoying the beautiful world that has been created for us - and it IS beautiful. Incredibly so. DON'T ruin this for them.

    We Dark Souls 3 fans may have our differences, but we will not hesitate to come to the aid of our fellow undead, especially against someone who so virulently slurs that which has brought us all together.
    Don't take this the wrong way. I don't hate you. I don't fear you.

    I pity you.

    I'm sorry that you feel this way towards us. I'm sorry that Dark Souls 3 is such a bane to your existence. And I'm sorry that you are missing out on such a wonderful experience. Mostly, though, I'm sorry that you feel the need to go around and publicly chastise and berate others. I'm sorry that, to ensure your own validity, you need to make others feel invalid. I'm sorry that your self-worth is so infinitesimally miniscule that you have to make others feel less-than-human, at least in your own denatured mind, just to feel whole. I am truly sorry that day-in and day-out you have to put up with your worthless, meaningless, Shakespearean tragedy of a life.
    I ask you politely to cease your unnecessary cries for attention, and instead invite you to join our ranks. Uninstall Call of Duty, start up Dark Souls 3, and breathe in the splendour and the amazement of the interwoven levels, and then, maybe, just maybe, you'll see what you've been so hopelessly searching for this whole time.    … Expand
  25. Cstriker01
    Apr 14, 2016
    10
    Truly a masterpiece and the Coup de Grace of Miyazaki and Fro msoft. In this case I would strongly contend this is a game of the year contender based off of many reasons; graphical fidelity, sound design, gameplay, and lore.

    Graphics- Very pretty game, but that is not a selling point here. The immersion and atmosphere of the game is oppressive, bleak, stark, and beautiful at the    Truly a masterpiece and the Coup de Grace of Miyazaki and Fro msoft. In this case I would strongly contend this is a game of the year contender based off of many reasons; graphical fidelity, sound design, gameplay, and lore.

    Graphics- Very pretty game, but that is not a selling point here. The immersion and atmosphere of the game is oppressive, bleak, stark, and beautiful at the sametime showing an apocalyptic fantasy world. 30FPS is rarly an issue, but the 60fps on PC is very nice. I typically like to play souls on console but I do own both versions and the PC version fidelity is much higher. That aside, visuals are astounding.

    Gameplay- Easily the biggest selling point; deep RPG math systems, huge variety in weapons and fashion (FASHION SOULS!), and new mechanics with weapon arts and spells make this a huge entry in RPGs. Enemies and bosses are imposing and dangerous, even being overwhelmed by basic baddies can prove lethal in true souls fashion. Boss design alone deserves a moment; boss phases from Bloodborne has made its way here and rightly so, it fits right in and makes new challenges in the game. Level design is fantastic...note that there is a hub akin to the Hunters Nightmare and the Nexus from Demon Souls. But beyond this areas have hidden spaces and new shortcuts in a less linear design like Dark Souls 2, think more well thought out design of Bloodborne.

    Sound design- Ambient sounds create an eerie atmosphere, broken by the haunting chorus of the soundtrack during epic boss fights and stunning areas...it really is an audible feast.

    Lore- Without spoiling anything, lots of connections to Dark Souls and Dark Souls 2, tons of lore and back store given out piecemeal in true souls fashion, weaving a cryptic tapestry of history and quest.

    10/10 hands down, best souls game ever.    … Expand
  26. ratvader68
    Apr 12, 2016
    10
    El juego sigue la misma formula que lo hizo grande, buena historia , difícil desde el primer minuto, grandes novedades, buen sistema de armas , variedad de armas y armaduras .un buen reto para los veteranos como para principiantes.
  27. Anigamers
    Apr 12, 2016
    9
    Estupendo juego digno representante de la saga souls, aun que no tan dificil como sus antesesores, pero tiene mejoras en el combate y estupendas mecánicas de juego, con una banda sonora muy buena y unos enemigos excelentemente diseñados.
  28. Alex283zs
    Apr 30, 2016
    10
    From Software nos vuelve a dejar una obra maestra, uno de esos juegos que no hay en la industria actual, uno de esos juegos que agradeces por poder disfrutar y presenciar en una época tan complicada de los videojuegos como la actual. Si eres un veterano de la saga, ya sabes a lo que te enfrentas, o al menos, tienes una idea, si eres nuevo, déjame decirte que estas ante tu videojuego másFrom Software nos vuelve a dejar una obra maestra, uno de esos juegos que no hay en la industria actual, uno de esos juegos que agradeces por poder disfrutar y presenciar en una época tan complicada de los videojuegos como la actual. Si eres un veterano de la saga, ya sabes a lo que te enfrentas, o al menos, tienes una idea, si eres nuevo, déjame decirte que estas ante tu videojuego más frustrante y a la vez, más satisfactorio de tu vida gamer.

    ¿Qué es Dark Souls 3?
    Más que un juego, es una experiencia, un juego que te enseña la valiosa lección de que perder y/o fallar no es malo, al contrario, para enfrentar ese reto de nuevo y lograr vencerlo. Esa es la alma principal de Dark Souls,

    Este es un juego único, donde los demás son pura cinemática y mecánicas y dificultad de risa, este juego nos deja libres en un mundo donde tu tienes que descubrir la historia, interpretarla a tu manera y ritmo, donde nada te ayuda a saber que tienes que hacer a continuación, un juego donde, la satisfacción de lograr vencer a ese jefe que estuvo fastidiándote no por horas, por días, es la mayor recompensa de este juego.

    Durante mis más de 50 horas que dedique a la primera vez que jugué este juego, no puedo estar más satisfecho con mi compra, y con el tiempo que invertí en este, y aun así, a pesar de que investigue todo lo que pude, sin guía ni nada por el estilo, me deje más de la mitad de lo que el juego ofrece en ítems, secretos y demás. Si lo que el equipo de From Software dice sea cierto, que este es el ultimo juego de la saga Souls, es una despedida como se merece, tomando todo lo bueno, mejorando lo ya bueno, y reduciendo los fallos, que aun así hay algunos, pero no son ni lo suficiente para que se noten en este juego.

    ¿Cómo ser justo con los jugadores nuevos y los veteranos?

    El juego tiene una dificultad justa para los novatos, que sea difícil, más no imposible, y de total desafío para nosotros los experimentados y curtidos en esta saga.

    Al igual que un Silent Hill, donde el pueblo es el personaje principal, los escenarios en Dark Souls 3 son bellísimos, con un diseño de arte único, enormes lugares y miles de cosas por descubrir. Fueron muchas veces en las que me detuve a presenciar un paisaje.

    Este Souls es una carta de amor a los veteranos, ya que hay muchas referencias con el primer juego, y en varias veces me sentí como en casa, pero a la vez, descubriendo cosas nuevas.

    No cometas el error de desperdiciar tu experiencia usando una guía, solo si de verdad no sabes que sigue, haz uso de una, pero un juego así, merece tu total atención, y no te sentirás decepcionado, a pesar de la frustración y enojo que significa morir una y otra vez, terminar un Dark Souls es una experiencia y satisfacción enorme, y aunque hayas visto y recogido todo del juego, siempre tienes ganas de seguir jugándolo, por que juegos así, ya no hacen.

    Esto más que una review, es una platica sobre mi experiencia. Desde que se anuncio el juego, la espera era interminable, y no solo valió la pena, supero completamente mis expectativas.

    ¿Debes comprar Dark Souls 3?

    Definitivamente, si eres veterano de la saga, por nada del mundo te pierdas esta obra maestra, esta conclusión como se merece una saga que difícilmente volvamos a ver, y que pasara tiempo para ver un juego de su calibre. Si eres nuevo, también, te sentirás perdido, pues la historia es enorme y maravillosa, hay muchas cosas del primer juego que están aquí, y sin duda deberás jugar el primero para mejorar tu experiencia, pero de que lo disfrutaras, eso sin duda.

    Dark Souls 3 es el mejor juegos de la saga, y el mejor juego de las next gen actualmente, me atrevo a decir que estamos ante el juego del año. Y uno de los mejores de la historia de los videojuegos.

    10/10    … Expand
  29. 2MStyle
    Apr 17, 2016
    10
    Espere tanto de éste juego, lo ansié con tantas ganas y esperaba tanto de él.. Al final obtuve mas de lo que esperaba, el juego tanto como su historia como su FANSERVICE que si bien en muchas ocaciones destruye un juego, en éste caso supieron juntar el fanservice con la historia y quedó una obra de arte, puede que quizás su nivel de dificultad no sea como el de el primer darksoul pero noEspere tanto de éste juego, lo ansié con tantas ganas y esperaba tanto de él.. Al final obtuve mas de lo que esperaba, el juego tanto como su historia como su FANSERVICE que si bien en muchas ocaciones destruye un juego, en éste caso supieron juntar el fanservice con la historia y quedó una obra de arte, puede que quizás su nivel de dificultad no sea como el de el primer darksoul pero no significa que el juego no sea difícil, lo disfruté de principio a fin y es uno de los pocos juegos que van a quedar en mi memoria, una obra de arte que hoy en día se ve muy poco.… Expand
  30. Namelesshonor
    May 13, 2016
    10
    The best of the series so far! Amazing world, improvements to the combat. All weapons have a neat weapon skill. The magic is a blast (pyro, sorceries, or faith) and the PvP is just intense!

    Love it. Amazing, and job well done FromSoftware.
  31. DukeSilver2112
    May 9, 2016
    8
    A game to test patience and skill as well as resolve. People have complained about the lack of story, but for this franchise, that's par for the course. The uninitiated should prepare themselves for rage while veterans will have a blast. Couple points off for horrendous frame rate issues at times on the Xbone.
  32. DartV1cious
    Apr 14, 2016
    9
    Sin duda alguna es un juego sublime con un excelente gameplay, graficos, banda sonora y con mucha rejugabilidad. Muy recomendado si te gustan los retos. :)
  33. Windolicker
    Apr 21, 2020
    10
    An absolute masterpiece and the true sequel to the original. DS2 is the ugly duckling, the halfwit stepchild, and the absolute desecration of an otherwise perfect series.
  34. MANDIRIGMA
    Jun 15, 2016
    8
    DS 3 was my first souls I've ever played. At first, I found it stupid hard, dying on the first boss like 15 times before I finally defeated it. I didn't get comfortable after the 3rd area.

    Likes: The visuals: Great! FromSoftware really put a lot of effort in making everything look very detailed. The gameplay: Very good. The motions of your character are quite fluid; reaction time is    DS 3 was my first souls I've ever played. At first, I found it stupid hard, dying on the first boss like 15 times before I finally defeated it. I didn't get comfortable after the 3rd area.

    Likes:
    The visuals: Great! FromSoftware really put a lot of effort in making everything look very detailed.
    The gameplay: Very good. The motions of your character are quite fluid; reaction time is pretty good.
    Variety of enemies: Tons of different enemies with different attack patterns.
    Intimidating bosses: I must admit, the bosses are great. They all have different styles and weaknesses so you're virtually forced to employ different techniques for each or some of them. And if you immerse yourself into the game, they are appalling and demoralizing to behold!
    Adrenaline rush: kudos to the game designers. There were areas where I felt frightened due to the eerie audio and spooky visuals. My palms were sweaty with 1 or no estus left, looking for the next bonfire that I knew should be nearby somewhere.

    Now for the dislikes...
    Tutorial: Virtually none. Beginners learn the hard way x 5.
    NPC Questlines: Stupid questlines. There's no indication that an NPC has a questline. There's no indication how to trigger it nor what the objective is. No indication how to progress. If you don't read forums you won't know where to go to progress them. One can fail a NPC questline without even knowing it. And the reason for the failure is not transparent and makes no sense. One questline in particular will affect the ending -- and if you don't google it, you will be disappointed. let me reiterate -- stupid questlines.
    Too punishing: I get that a mistake can cause the player big time. But when a small rat stun locks you, that is bs!
    Plot/Lore: mediocre plot. so many questions, so few answers. Many are left to the player's "imagination".
    Ending: to me the best ending is the normal ending, fulfilling the objective of the game. The so-called best ending by many just doesn't appeal to me. If DS series will continue then maybe it could make sense. But when game creator says nope, no DS sequel plan then how is it the best ending best?

    All-in-all a good game. Definitely not for the casual gamer. Be warned if you play this -- you will die a lot; you will stress out; you will lose precious souls permanently more than once. If you read forums, you will come across arrogant players that always say "git gud". That's the extent of their intellect in giving advice to other players struggling with the game.    … Expand
  35. Jaliver
    Apr 19, 2016
    9
    Dark Souls 3 is a very solid game that arguably is the best in the trilogy by many players. I didn't give this game a 10 because of a few minor tweaks that take away from my own personal experience with the game such as minor frame rate issues and a sometimes very glitchy multiplayer experience. These issues aren't huge issues but when I think of a perfect game I think of a game that notDark Souls 3 is a very solid game that arguably is the best in the trilogy by many players. I didn't give this game a 10 because of a few minor tweaks that take away from my own personal experience with the game such as minor frame rate issues and a sometimes very glitchy multiplayer experience. These issues aren't huge issues but when I think of a perfect game I think of a game that not only has a perfect atmosphere, story and rich in content but also very smooth play-ability. This is a review I'm willing to update if these issues are resolved but until then I'll give this game a solid 9. Regardless of the minor issues this game is surely one of the better games that will come out of 2016.… Expand
  36. SadisticUnicorn
    Apr 21, 2016
    9
    Dark Souls III is the Force Awakens of the Dark Souls series. It knows what made previous games good and what didn't work and makes the positive things better. Nothing drastically new is added meaning the game does feel rather similar to the previous games but this is in no way a bad thing as the formula in place is such a good one. The game play is smooth, the visuals stunning, the loreDark Souls III is the Force Awakens of the Dark Souls series. It knows what made previous games good and what didn't work and makes the positive things better. Nothing drastically new is added meaning the game does feel rather similar to the previous games but this is in no way a bad thing as the formula in place is such a good one. The game play is smooth, the visuals stunning, the lore deep and the sound track hauntingly beautiful. There are however two minor points which I feel holds the game back slightly and prevents me being able to give it a 10. The first is the world which is much more linear than the other games meaning you never really get that feeling of the different parts of the world coming together. The other is the difficulty spread which feels very uneven at times. I found myself being stuck on certain bosses for hours at a time and then breezing through other portions of the game with hardly a death to speak of. Despite these minor issues Dark Souls III is still a difficult, immersive and satisfying experience, the best game of 2016 thus far and undoubtedly a strong GOTY contender.… Expand
  37. vangoat
    Apr 20, 2016
    9
    It's beautiful, its challenging, & co-op is much improved. Hopefully you've played before and if so you won't be disappointed, if you are a noob the first boss will teach you exactly what dark souls is all about....punishing you for not learning. Worry not, forage on, because the tides will turn and you yourself will become a soul-sucking beast:) If you are having issues connecting to aIt's beautiful, its challenging, & co-op is much improved. Hopefully you've played before and if so you won't be disappointed, if you are a noob the first boss will teach you exactly what dark souls is all about....punishing you for not learning. Worry not, forage on, because the tides will turn and you yourself will become a soul-sucking beast:) If you are having issues connecting to a friend with a password, have both of you return to firelink and then try back at the bonfire of choice, seems to work. I don't know why I'm writing this because I need to get back to playing it:)… Expand
  38. anti_lov
    Oct 23, 2016
    10
    I don't understand how this game could less then a perfect score. Not only is it the best of the three DS games, but it is hands down the definitive action RPG of the generation. Any one who has fallen in love with the series knows it is highly original and doesn't quite play like any other game in the industry. Yes, its that great, complex, challenging, and beautiful. There are other moreI don't understand how this game could less then a perfect score. Not only is it the best of the three DS games, but it is hands down the definitive action RPG of the generation. Any one who has fallen in love with the series knows it is highly original and doesn't quite play like any other game in the industry. Yes, its that great, complex, challenging, and beautiful. There are other more "narrative" heavy RPGs out there, for people who like campy fantasy stories and dialogue options, but DS has never been about that. Action, creativity, excellent multiplayer features, and ridiculous replay value due to sheer depth make it hard for any other RPG to come close to touching how satisfying and immersive DS3 is to play.… Expand
  39. HSuke
    Apr 13, 2018
    9
    Dark Souls 3 is a huge improvement on DS 1. Enemies are still brutal and punishing, but the environment no longer cheeses you out of nowhere. The new ability to fast-travel between bonfires was a well-needed addition. Boss battles are faster and more intense. Almost all enemies (including bosses) can now be stunned if you break their pose, so they seem more realistic than in DS 1, whereDark Souls 3 is a huge improvement on DS 1. Enemies are still brutal and punishing, but the environment no longer cheeses you out of nowhere. The new ability to fast-travel between bonfires was a well-needed addition. Boss battles are faster and more intense. Almost all enemies (including bosses) can now be stunned if you break their pose, so they seem more realistic than in DS 1, where most enemies acted like impenetrable walls with a health bar.

    It's still a hardcore game, but it no longer feels arbitrarily unfair. Story plot elements are also better-explained than in DS 1, which required a detective to piece everything together. Also, the graphics are gorgeous. I love how you can always see elements from other sections of the game in the distance. It really puts into perspective how far you've traveled along your journey.    … Expand
  40. Hornwalker
    Aug 18, 2016
    9
    A glorious finish to the trilogy(DLC hasn't come out as of this review). Overall, the UI is the best its been, multiplayer seems to work very well for the most part-although there are a number of weapon balance issues, supposedly, however they only seem to be an issue for the top-tier players. A decent player like myself can have tons of fun PvPing with all sorts of weapons, obviouslyA glorious finish to the trilogy(DLC hasn't come out as of this review). Overall, the UI is the best its been, multiplayer seems to work very well for the most part-although there are a number of weapon balance issues, supposedly, however they only seem to be an issue for the top-tier players. A decent player like myself can have tons of fun PvPing with all sorts of weapons, obviously some work better than others depending on your style and skill.

    The Boss fights are incredibly fun, though a few gimmicky ones left me wanting a little more. I've sunk hundreds of hours into this game, multiple playthroughs with various builds, and its well worth your money. Go buy it now. Game of the Year for 2016.    … Expand
  41. DrZomboid
    Feb 7, 2017
    10
    Nice comeback to DS1, wonderful locations, not so impressive bosses and so few of them comparing to DS2. Ending was disappointing. Also I hate when area boss is dead you cant summon friend.
  42. usualben
    Sep 4, 2016
    9
    If you want to play a combat based RPG, then this game absolutely shreds the genre - there is nothing else close. A few problems with load times and stuff, but its hard to care when a game gives you so darn much.
  43. Z_whites
    Oct 11, 2016
    9
    Lets start off with that Dark Souls 3 is a fantastic achievement for From Software, it is a well polished game with tight controls, amazing graphics, and well designed bosses and locations

    The Good Dark souls 3 doesn't strafe from the tried and true dark souls formula its proven to work so im happy that its not changed although it does feel more like BloodBorne then Dark Souls 1 in    Lets start off with that Dark Souls 3 is a fantastic achievement for From Software, it is a well polished game with tight controls, amazing graphics, and well designed bosses and locations

    The Good

    Dark souls 3 doesn't strafe from the tried and true dark souls formula its proven to work so im happy that its not changed although it does feel more like BloodBorne then Dark Souls 1 in which I only mean that it is a faster paced more graceful combat.

    It also is a gorgeous looking video game draw distance in impressive the environments are impressive in scale and in variety. the weapons armour both new and old look fantastic.

    The music is spot on and the boss soundtracks perfectly mix with the encounter( Especially lorian and the last boss ones ;) )

    The Bad

    This isn't really even that much of a gripe but I do wish that the world was more interconnected like Dark Souls 1 was but that's more of a personnel gripe then anything

    Overall if you loved The souls/Borne series you will love dark souls 3    … Expand
  44. Svoby42
    Dec 19, 2016
    10
    Dont read this review ! Just go and buy it !!!!
    Seriously now. Bosses are the series best, soundtrack is the best i have ever heard, and that challenge............
    This game is the hardest in the series for me. One of the best games i have ever played and a strong candidate for game of the year.
    That soundtrack of Lothric and Lorian bossfight....... i just cant get enough of it......
  45. Hitjhon
    Sep 11, 2017
    8
    Después de poder jugar al fin al videojuego que tanto me ha gustado le cambio mi nota 8 sería más alta si no hubiese tenido que esperar tanto tiempo para poder jugar este gran juego, ah por cierto el problema era crasheos constantes que me impedían jugarlo.
  46. NJT55
    Apr 23, 2016
    9
    Excellent game! I have started multiple characters but so far have only finished the game on 1 of them. The only issues i've been having are some slowdowns, frame rate drops, and connection issues. Although those issues can be annoying, i'm sure they will patch them in an upcoming update. Love it!
  47. metta
    Jun 28, 2016
    10
    this game is better on xbox one than ps4 better frame rate betterr aa better AF better textures better shadows , u should play this game on xbox one or pc , dark souls 3 graphics is awful on ps4
  48. AlucardPE
    Sep 21, 2016
    9
    Adorei o game. Ele é mais difícil comparado ao Dark Souls 2. Poderia joga-lo uma semana inteira sem parar. Platinei ele no PS4, agora estou tentando compra-lo pro Xone.
  49. Panzidane
    Mar 23, 2017
    10
    Dark Souls 3 é muito bom. O jogo é muito interessante e tem gráficos razoáveis. A dificuldade do jogo é aceitável e no NG+7 é hardcore. O jogo é muito envolvente e empolgante, e tem os feelings de Darkão. PRAISE THE SUN e jogue DS3, simplesmente o melhor da franquia em tudo.
  50. Locke_Cole
    Apr 6, 2018
    9
    Es el segundo Dark Souls que termino (DS II me frustró mucho, y aunque lo dejé muy avanzado, no lo llegué a terminar) y sin duda creo que es el más pulido y mejor llevado de la trilogía. Llevando eso por delante no puedo si no aplaudirlo por depurar un concepto de juego tan extraño y a la vez atrayente. Todo lo que tiene que ver con la idea del juego en sí es una virtud, la narrativaEs el segundo Dark Souls que termino (DS II me frustró mucho, y aunque lo dejé muy avanzado, no lo llegué a terminar) y sin duda creo que es el más pulido y mejor llevado de la trilogía. Llevando eso por delante no puedo si no aplaudirlo por depurar un concepto de juego tan extraño y a la vez atrayente. Todo lo que tiene que ver con la idea del juego en sí es una virtud, la narrativa segmentada, el miedo a la muerte como principal amenaza al jugador, la curiosidad descubrimiento, la experimentacion con las clases y el equipo, los jefes...etc. Todo lo que hace a un Dark Souls un Dark Souls está perfectamente pulido. Sin embargo si que le veo fallos al concepto, algunos de ellos no menores, que no me permiten darle el 10.

    Primero sigo pensando que hay momentos de este juego donde no puedes sobrevivir sin haber muerto antes varias veces, y aunque en general el juego es mas exigente que difícil, aún hay ciertas amenazas que no puedes afrontar, más por no verlas venir que otra cosa. No son tantas pero están ahí, hay gente que esto le gusta, pero no es mi caso. Por otro lado no me agrada que pierdas gran parte de la experiencia del juego si no pagas el gold, no es que sea completamente necesario (puedes matar por ti mismo a los jefes si tienes la habilidad) pero es poner una barrera extra para disfrutar de todo lo que ofrece el juego. El rendimiento técnico en sí tampoco es estelar, pero no hubieron momentos en que me incomodara, mas allá algunos bugs que sufrieron los enemigos.

    Creo que esta es la entrega mas recomendable de la saga, mantiene los elementos que hicieron grande a la primera entrega, y agrega otros que sirven para depurarla. Es un gran juego que recomiendo a cualquiera que pueda con la frustración de ciertos segmentos donde, sinceramente, dan ganas de romper el mando.    … Expand
  51. Supahninjah17
    Jul 28, 2017
    9
    Dark Souls III is an excellent addition to the Souls series. You can easily spend over 100 hours on just one play through when thoroughly exploring this game. The visuals and the musical score for this game are phenomenal. Although it runs at 30 FPS (this is why it is a 9/10 rather than a 10/10) it still feels smooth and controls very well. The bosses and enemies are interesting and wellDark Souls III is an excellent addition to the Souls series. You can easily spend over 100 hours on just one play through when thoroughly exploring this game. The visuals and the musical score for this game are phenomenal. Although it runs at 30 FPS (this is why it is a 9/10 rather than a 10/10) it still feels smooth and controls very well. The bosses and enemies are interesting and well designed as well as the gear gear you can acquire.… Expand
  52. RWest
    Jul 29, 2019
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played. I am fan of the souls saga (except for 2) and I loved it. This game gives me always the feel of restarting it and don’t caring at all. You can help others or fight against them. But the main reason of this game having a 10 is the design of each enemy and bosses. They all give a powerful feeling that makes you tiny while fighting against them. IOne of the best games I have ever played. I am fan of the souls saga (except for 2) and I loved it. This game gives me always the feel of restarting it and don’t caring at all. You can help others or fight against them. But the main reason of this game having a 10 is the design of each enemy and bosses. They all give a powerful feeling that makes you tiny while fighting against them. I totally recommend it for everyone.
    PD: This game is not as difficult as other souls games like the first or the second one so you won’t have any problems playing it.    … Expand
  53. Riche112
    Apr 9, 2018
    10
    Amazing game with beautiful graphics! The 30fps cap doesn't bother me at all because I am used to having a lot less than that.
  54. Guilhem96
    Sep 17, 2018
    9
    Para mi el mejor Dark Souls, tanto su sistema de combate mejorado, como los jefes, los niveles, los enemigos y la música son épicos. Este juego te llevara muchas horas para pasártelo y mas para conseguir todos los objetos importantes del juego por ejemplo subir los pactos.
  55. Professorfett
    Apr 21, 2020
    9
    The pain, oh the pain feels so good! Hello folks Brandon here being unusually masochistic this month with Dark Souls 3. I adore the Souls games, but unlike some of you badass gamers out there I can only ever get half way. Basically I wish I was just better at the games. The idea of the Dark Souls 3 is intriguing to me. Challenging gameplay with a hidden story and death that actually hasThe pain, oh the pain feels so good! Hello folks Brandon here being unusually masochistic this month with Dark Souls 3. I adore the Souls games, but unlike some of you badass gamers out there I can only ever get half way. Basically I wish I was just better at the games. The idea of the Dark Souls 3 is intriguing to me. Challenging gameplay with a hidden story and death that actually has meaning. Almost three weeks I’ve been at this sucker and I’ve barely scratched the surface of it, but time continues to go on and so do the new games so this review is basically the first third of the game. (I killed the first Lord of Cinder)

    ​The games story from my understanding is that these Lords of Cinder don’t want to relight the flame of the world so your job is to go in and kill them. I think so you can relight the world I am not a hundred percent. Seriously you paste the game together by talking to people so if you are paying attention to literally everything around you then you can make up your story so that is what I did. My story is about Jerry the mercenary potter. He was looking for the nearest convenience store when suddenly these naughty Cinder Lords said his mom was a fat cheeky divvy. Not knowing what it meant (whether good or bad) Jerry decided that he would kill these Lords and use their ashes to make a wonderful pot for his defiantly none cheeky or divvy mother. That was my story what is yours you made up while playing this game?

    The game looks beautiful, and for those of you who are unfamiliar with Dark Souls being able to see a place in the distance and knowing, “at some point I’m going to die there” is marvelous. A weird issue I have is the preset faces all look like the bastard offspring of Gollum. They all are horrific looking so say if you wanted to make a cool adventurer you are going to half to spend some time in the character creation. The soundtrack during the boss fights as always are epic. You really feel like each boss encounter is one to be remember. In in most games the badass audio only kicks in towards the end, but Dark Souls each boss is the final boss in some way.

    The gameplay is so unique you can honestly say it plays like a Souls game. For those who don’t know Souls games they are a RPG’s with no forgiveness…well some. There is so much to this game the basics are you get souls for killing your enemies and if you die you go back to the spawn point which is a bonfire. When you die or rest at a new/same bonfire ever enemy (excluding bosses) comes back to life so you will have to fight them again. If you die all the souls you had dropped, and if you die without picking them up you lose them. The souls are money/experience so you really don’t want to lose them. Since Dark Souls can be played a number of different ways I will only be talking about how my character was being played. I picked a class called mercenary he is one of seven classes I think. I played the game as a sword and shield fighter with light on the shield. The shields in this game are only really good for parrying (which is a pain in the ass) or blocking projectiles. My main skills were all close range of course with my focus being on evading. I will admit I ran a lot through this game. If I didn’t have to fight an enemy there is a good chance I didn’t. This could be a hindrance, but **** is it less frustrating to deal with. I had some help from an online co-op partner on the first Lord of Cinder, and I must say if you have an issue with a boss call some help. Some people are ****ing monsters in this game. I am more of a scared…potter (sticking with that joke) I met some allies throughout the story which is nice but they usually **** right off after you say hi. The game is so long I am only 12 hours into it and barely scratched the surface so those who don’t get many games keep that in mind.

    Overall the game is fantastic with no bugs that I saw and gameplay that can sometimes be a pain, but in the end is super satisfying when you do what you thought impossible. I recommend those who know this game series to go buy it I enjoy it more than Dark Souls 1 and 2. It is the best in the series which is rare for the third game to be. I give this a 4.5 out of 5. With the caveat that you know this game is going to bat you around for a bit until you get used to the world. It has a learning curve so if you aren’t into spending sometime of getting your ass kicked then maybe skip this game, or rent to see if maybe this is a good fit for you. I end this with a simple request. Tell me your experience with this game good or bad I love a good gaming story of failure or conquer. Also whether or not you enjoyed it.    … Expand
  56. GreenScale
    Jul 2, 2018
    10
    There's so much variety you can give to your character in this game. PvP is nearly flawless with almost no issues other than latency, and it was just fun for me to face seemingly impossible odds in Anor Londo against teams of two to four. Bosses were a spectacular marvel including the DLC's. Dark Souls III is a downright near flawless experience that gets incredibly fun for ages afterThere's so much variety you can give to your character in this game. PvP is nearly flawless with almost no issues other than latency, and it was just fun for me to face seemingly impossible odds in Anor Londo against teams of two to four. Bosses were a spectacular marvel including the DLC's. Dark Souls III is a downright near flawless experience that gets incredibly fun for ages after getting through the hard difficulty. Hell, you can get twice as much fun playing with friends. Whatever happens, I will never forget the fact that this game introduced me to a hard series which I enjoy dearly now.… Expand
  57. BonkTrap
    Oct 16, 2018
    8
    Great return to the roots of the series, the semi hard difficulty returns with finally good animations and good boss desing. A lot of fanservice that i do enjoy, especially that song at the end, you probably know wich one im talking about if you have played the first game. I would recommand playing the first one before playing this one (skip the second one), you will know a lot of theGreat return to the roots of the series, the semi hard difficulty returns with finally good animations and good boss desing. A lot of fanservice that i do enjoy, especially that song at the end, you probably know wich one im talking about if you have played the first game. I would recommand playing the first one before playing this one (skip the second one), you will know a lot of the references and you will probably enjoy this experience a bit more… Expand
  58. AlexKidd
    Oct 26, 2019
    9
    One of the best games i've ever played. I was new to Dark Souls, but oh man i've been missing out! The music, the atmosphere, the graphics, the story behind all the characters, it's amazing!

    Only point of criticism is the framerate. In some boss fights, it's really really bad.
  59. Mauron
    Feb 21, 2019
    9
    Un juego que demanda que tengas habilidad, y que te guste morir una y otraves, y aprender errores, yo, ya gracias a dios, me pase el juego completo, aun me faltan los DLC's, pero pues meh, no falta mucho, y pues, le pongo 9 por el simple hecho que en algunas zonas se te bajan los frames bien cañon, y no esta bien eso, pero bueno, quitando eso, es un juego increible, y hasta me atreveria aUn juego que demanda que tengas habilidad, y que te guste morir una y otraves, y aprender errores, yo, ya gracias a dios, me pase el juego completo, aun me faltan los DLC's, pero pues meh, no falta mucho, y pues, le pongo 9 por el simple hecho que en algunas zonas se te bajan los frames bien cañon, y no esta bien eso, pero bueno, quitando eso, es un juego increible, y hasta me atreveria a decir que insuperable… Expand
  60. xbox_one
    Nov 3, 2019
    10
    Dark Souls 3's incredible world and awe-inspiring weapon arts make it the fiercest installment yet.
  61. FadingSkies
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    I truly wish I had the words to describe how beautiful this game is. If I see one of my mates on this game I feel positively proud to be alive whilst this game has its life. It might not be my favourite game in the world, but that doesn't take away from the fact that it is an incredible game, and should taken as example for how games of its like should be moving forward. Seriously, if youI truly wish I had the words to describe how beautiful this game is. If I see one of my mates on this game I feel positively proud to be alive whilst this game has its life. It might not be my favourite game in the world, but that doesn't take away from the fact that it is an incredible game, and should taken as example for how games of its like should be moving forward. Seriously, if you haven't played Dark Souls III, take some time and descend into a world which The Flame is all light you wish to see, or not see.… Expand
  62. Filmanwalt
    Feb 21, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dark Souls 3 + both DLC

    After 36 1/2 hours (level 112) and an acceptable 635 gamerscore, I finished this masterpiece. First of all, I can say that Dark Souls 3 is the best part of the series for me and that I had a lot of fun with the title throughout. As with the other parts, this was my very first game play for me. I died 178 times in total: D.

    story

    I absorbed the again very darkly staged story at every moment. The intro of the game alone is incredibly well done and I was always curious about the princes, the territories and what awaits me in the course of the story. I would have liked the story to be easier to follow, but I think it was told the best overall. Here, too, you learned a lot about the item descriptions, etc. But I like the whole created world of Dark Souls on its own.

    Atmosphere / graphics

    To me the game looks phenomenally good and has chosen the perfect look. Sometimes you can't get away from saving screenshots in some areas. The atmosphere is wonderfully dense, exciting and gloomy. You just always want to know how things will go on. I really liked the second version of the Totenackers, Lothric, Irithyll and the Erzdrachengipfel. The bosses are made incredibly stylish, there is great-looking armor and weapons and many beautifully staged effects.

    The music is breathtaking. It starts in the main menu. I've already listened to the music externally several times and am listening to it while typing the review, just terrific.

    Gameplay

    Again the centerpiece and especially to Dark Souls 2 a comparison of day and night. But let's start with the fire band shrine as a HUB: For me an optimal hub that I liked better than Majula, the whole thing simply had more flair. With the progress you activate all possible improvements e.g. with the old lady with different ashes also different boss armor and objects or with the blacksmith different upgrade options (Estus, weapons). I would have liked a cool armor upgrade system here, but that was never well integrated in the parts before or was actually unnecessary, maybe that's why the developers simply let it be.

    The combat gameplay is incredibly dynamic, has much better feedback than its predecessor and is therefore a lot of fun at all times. I've played with dual blades, but also with katanas or various boss weapons (tried a few things). Slashing opponents has never felt better and finally there is a good hit again SOUND! A small change that makes a big difference, because that missing sound bothered me so much in Dark Souls 2. Only with kites, also in the previous parts, did I sometimes have problems hitting them with the short double blades, because I sometimes found it difficult to assess the distance.

    The bosses are just amazing and everything I wanted from a Dark Souls. Here you are not hit with loads of bosses, some of which are completely irrelevant or are constantly being reskinned, no, in Dark Souls 3, quality over quantity applies almost exclusively. Just an exemplary list of those bosses that I found really great: Master Gundyr, Abyss Watcher, Pontiff Sulyvahn, dancer, Nameless King. The final boss wasn't that tough either, but it was damn cool and finally worthy of the title final boss in that respect.

    The paths to bosses were always fair enough and not littered with innumerable hordes of opponents. You could perhaps say that it was too easy in places, especially with trash mobs I actually had no problems (but that's okay for me).

    I also looked at the PVP, but unfortunately I only had lagging opponents or 1gg3 situations, in principle I would actually like it.

    DLC: Ashes of Ariandel

    I thought the area was okay, I liked the Viking opponents a lot, but otherwise the snow world didn't necessarily blow me away. Rather, it was the atmosphere around the story of Sister Friede and the bossfight of the same name. A grandiose staged fight, the cutscenes of which have a sadness in them and are made really cool (the father's scream). I was just blown away here. The music does the rest.

    DLC: The Ringed City

    A grandiose scene, the arena of the final boss is so great and spacious. Also the return to a certain place, the beginning of the DLC all perfect and a successful additional conclusion to the main game. There are also strong bosses, especially Midir..oh Midir! An insane fight, with great effects and you just have instant respect for the dragon. For me the most difficult boss in the whole series and by far. But the final boss was also incredibly stylish and had really nice effects.

    Conclusion

    The main game alone is perfect for me the way it is. The few "critical" comments do not change anything for me in clear 5/5 souls! In addition, the great DLC make the game even better. I'm really happy to have played the Dark Souls franchise and can't wait to continue with Bloodborne.    … Expand
  63. 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!
  64. Jagoldrick
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    Dark souls 3 is a game that I can't really describe. It punishes you till you feel like you can go on, but it's menacing and medieval themes force you to keep going. After beating the game, you immediately are compelled to just start up a new game and do it all again. It makes the player immersed in a way I've never felt before, with its beautiful environments and cinematic music. If IDark souls 3 is a game that I can't really describe. It punishes you till you feel like you can go on, but it's menacing and medieval themes force you to keep going. After beating the game, you immediately are compelled to just start up a new game and do it all again. It makes the player immersed in a way I've never felt before, with its beautiful environments and cinematic music. If I could, I would give dark souls 3 a 11 out of 10. If the franchise scared you off in earlier games, or if you struggled with the first part of the game, go back and give it another go, because when you get drawn in you really won't put the game down until you've beaten it 5 or 6 times.… Expand
  65. Kingdim
    Apr 27, 2020
    10
    Challenging and perfect.

    Everything is pefect in this game (sometimes the camera sucks during boss fight, but this is the only negative thing in my opinion).

    -Great musics
    -Great upgrade system
    -great levels
    -great etc etc etc etc
  66. Sonicluke8
    May 9, 2020
    10
    Great graphics even by today's standards. Beautiful backgrounds that are mesmerizing. The combat is mainly based on skill, but make sure you have good damage and defense so you can take a few blows and do decent damage. It all about learning from past mistakes. Most slashing bosses I found easy to dodge because when a boss slashes, I always roll into it. Bosses get hard with their uniqueGreat graphics even by today's standards. Beautiful backgrounds that are mesmerizing. The combat is mainly based on skill, but make sure you have good damage and defense so you can take a few blows and do decent damage. It all about learning from past mistakes. Most slashing bosses I found easy to dodge because when a boss slashes, I always roll into it. Bosses get hard with their unique special attacks, and those are quite difficult to dodge or are easy to dodge but devastating. After beating every boss, I can say none of them are unfair.… Expand
  67. mock62
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    I have played all of the souls games from Demon's souls to this one. I consider it to be one of the greatest game series ever. If you don't enjoy Dark Souls games, you probably like games that are easy.
  68. soldar
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Una gran entrega pero que no llega al nivel de la primera parte, pero eso no lo hace malo, solo un poco menos bueno
  69. Kio22
    Mar 26, 2023
    9
    Dark Souls 3 is a great game the story surrounding the world is amazing and fun to figure out. The characters all have a purpose that contributes to the overarching story. The levels while linear are still fun to playthrough and explore. The environments are gorgeous and have a sense of scale that make your journey feel epic. The combat is amazing and extremely rewarding once you get useDark Souls 3 is a great game the story surrounding the world is amazing and fun to figure out. The characters all have a purpose that contributes to the overarching story. The levels while linear are still fun to playthrough and explore. The environments are gorgeous and have a sense of scale that make your journey feel epic. The combat is amazing and extremely rewarding once you get use to it. The weapons and armor are great, but the build diversity is slightly lacking in this game compared to Dark Souls 2. The bosses in this game are the best overall of any of the souls games most are challenging and fun, some have gimmicks which is okay, and one or two throw multiple enemies which is fine since it feels different. Overall, just a really good game and probably the most consistent souls game of them all with something for everyone.… Expand
  70. Slayer0027
    Jan 19, 2022
    10
    Dark Souls 3 was my first soulslike, it took me 12 days to beat it because I was being really careful to not make my experience harder than it was already going to be, and I played with a 100% walkthrough I found on Youtube, so I did almost everything, got 36 achievements (GT: WarSlayer007), the only ones I didn't were those related to collectibles. All the bosses, areas and itemsDark Souls 3 was my first soulslike, it took me 12 days to beat it because I was being really careful to not make my experience harder than it was already going to be, and I played with a 100% walkthrough I found on Youtube, so I did almost everything, got 36 achievements (GT: WarSlayer007), the only ones I didn't were those related to collectibles. All the bosses, areas and items collected in roughly 80 hours, lvl 339 and a new best game I've ever played. Yes, Dark Souls 3 is now the game of my life, the feelings it gave me were so amazing and unique that I could never successfully explain, I never thought I'd be able to play a soulslike, I'm a casual player in the sense I like games more “accessible”, in which I don't have to worry about dying a lot and fighting tough enemies, thus it was really rewarding finishing this game given the fact I was afraid of having wasted my money when I bought it, and holy **** when I finally beat the final boss the satisfaction and hapiness I felt were so damn awesome, guess this is what these games are all about, overcome your limitations. It is not fair, imo you can't never say this is a fair game, it does everything it can to screw you, but it's up to you get upset and quit or just, you know… git gud … Expand
  71. storygamer
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    The Dark Souls series is a reminder how games were supposed to be decades ago. The third part has an interesting and cryptic story, perfectly balanced mechanics, beautiful graphics and one of the most satisfying reward systems in video game history. The first hours of the game teach you, that every mistake has consequences. But if you hang on, you get an unique experience, you probablyThe Dark Souls series is a reminder how games were supposed to be decades ago. The third part has an interesting and cryptic story, perfectly balanced mechanics, beautiful graphics and one of the most satisfying reward systems in video game history. The first hours of the game teach you, that every mistake has consequences. But if you hang on, you get an unique experience, you probably never witnessed before. This game demands full concentration and a lot of time but the efforts are absolutely worth it!… Expand
  72. Xboxveteran
    Aug 16, 2020
    9
    Vast is this land of despair and hatred . Sorrow at every corner and foes that reek of sadness. Hard and unforgiving is this game rewarding no one but testing your skill and memory. If you dare try to think any foe is easy they will teach you how hard you can fall. One must be patient and learn how the foes weakness can be attacked. And marvel at its beautiful yet horrorfing truths. ForeVast is this land of despair and hatred . Sorrow at every corner and foes that reek of sadness. Hard and unforgiving is this game rewarding no one but testing your skill and memory. If you dare try to think any foe is easy they will teach you how hard you can fall. One must be patient and learn how the foes weakness can be attacked. And marvel at its beautiful yet horrorfing truths. Fore the lore is hidden deep and soaked in sadness. I recommend you take deep breaths while playing this game for you will be full of anger at many battles.… Expand
  73. Andre6181
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    melhor RPG que já joguei, os gráficos são lindos, a trilha sonora é épica, jogabilidade perfeita
  74. EmilioJoseGF
    Nov 18, 2020
    10
    Me enganchó más que Red Dead Redemtion 2 y eso que me los compré al mismo tiempo
  75. 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!
  76. prussii
    Dec 31, 2020
    8
    Great visuals, great combat, grat locations, a great game. Some bosses could be more memorable, but overall an awesome game.
  77. Pedro26Win07
    Jan 13, 2021
    9
    Esse jogo é simplesmente incrivel, os graficos, a lore, as batalhas contra chefes, os cenarios e etc. Dark souls não é somente um jogo "dificil", mas sim ele é um jogo no qual você vai se aperfeiçoando e melhorando ao longo do tempo. A minha única critica negativa é a hitbox do jogo.
  78. bruhgamer
    Jul 14, 2021
    8
    This is my favorite soulsborne game and i have beat it about 4 times and i am on my 5th run. The bosses are quite hard but overcoming them is the best feeling ever. I made sure to beat every single boss in the game in each run to see how hard they are. The level design is better than dark souls 2 and dark souls 1, There are shortcuts from bonfires to boss rooms that you will find outThis is my favorite soulsborne game and i have beat it about 4 times and i am on my 5th run. The bosses are quite hard but overcoming them is the best feeling ever. I made sure to beat every single boss in the game in each run to see how hard they are. The level design is better than dark souls 2 and dark souls 1, There are shortcuts from bonfires to boss rooms that you will find out later. The setting and the world is very dark and gritty and it has an element of horror to it. Some bosses are quite creepy and there are giant rats and even a **** giant spider. This game has different varieties of swords, spells, armors which you purchase using a currency called souls or soul points which you earn from killing enemies and collecting dead knights' souls. The game doesn't teach you much about how everything works and you have to figure out where to go and which boss you should fight, but dont worry, the linear paths might help you for the most part. The game has an alternate ending which you can find it out by yourself or watch a tutorial. The last boss in the game is quite familiar if you have played dark souls 1. Some minor flaws are the awful frame rates on xbox one and the loading times. These issues arise even after 5 years and sekiro runs better on xbox than dark souls 3. New journey 2 is quite easy as it is like a reward to you after you beat the first journey. Some bosses can be cheesed and there are input delays which are quite frustrating as dodging attacks require precise timing. The character creator menu in the beginning is awful and making the most charming or a badass character would be quite hard, but that wont be a problem if you are wearing knight armor or something. Haven't played the DLCs yet but I'd recommend that you buy it.… Expand
  79. RTCWFAN
    May 16, 2023
    9
    The game is hard, but one of the best RPG experiences you can get. From controls to gamplay and atmosphere, everything is nearly perfect. A must play! Overall rating: 9.3.
  80. Zodiac71
    Apr 21, 2021
    9
    Anyone who says they've completed without being killed at least 20 times are born liars , challenging game good graphics , decent control system , Get ready for total Carnage.
  81. AdrikD
    Dec 5, 2021
    8
    Nice game, i don't like some bosses and their logic, but anyway you should try
  82. Bathhouse9000
    Jul 8, 2021
    10
    Fantastic action rpg. Love the character building system, combat, world and levels.
  83. Foolofatook84
    Jul 17, 2021
    10
    I really disliked the first Dark Souls when I first played it. After trying (and loving) a couple of other soulslike games (like 'The Surge' and 'Bloodborne') I decided to give the first Dark Souls a second chance. I still didn't like it, and to this day I still haven't finished it. I decided to skip straight to DS3, and I am glad I did. DS3 fixes most of the issues (and bugs) I had withI really disliked the first Dark Souls when I first played it. After trying (and loving) a couple of other soulslike games (like 'The Surge' and 'Bloodborne') I decided to give the first Dark Souls a second chance. I still didn't like it, and to this day I still haven't finished it. I decided to skip straight to DS3, and I am glad I did. DS3 fixes most of the issues (and bugs) I had with the first game. It controls so much tighter and feels much fairer. Absolutely love it.… Expand
  84. Adgr1ma
    Sep 14, 2021
    10
    Dark Souls is my favorite franchise, and Dark Souls 3 is the best RPG I've ever played. It's difficult, but rewarding in many ways. This game is rich in beauty, from the mysterious lore, to the intricate combat styles, to the imperfect but deadly fun online gameplay. This game is just amazing in every way, and if you're a fan of a challenge, Dark Souls 3 is a must play.
  85. Andrewblank610
    Sep 28, 2021
    9
    The most beautiful of the dark soul's games. It could do with being a little bit darker, but it's amazing regardless. The introduction of weapon skills, decent movement while drinking estus, and the overall speed of combat increase are all amazing.

    The only downsides I see are the loss of power stance and hexes.
  86. Jumpjamp1
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    Unbelievably hard and beautiful, the effort you put on this definitely pays off. It's even better when u play with friends, imagine a 4-people party playing together while being invaded, it's so much fun that i can't even describe.
  87. 3LrFusion
    Dec 4, 2021
    10
    This quickly became one of my favourite games to play ever. If you can get through the difficulty of the game, you'll most likely enjoy it.
  88. cchenders40
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Dark Souls 3 is a masterpiece. It is the culmination of everything good from demon souls, dark souls, and dark souls 2. The visuals are stunning, the gameplay incredible, the combat is the best in any game ever, the world building is grand, the bosses are so good, and the locations are amazing. This game has a thick horror fantasy atmosphere that is to die for. This game in infinitelyDark Souls 3 is a masterpiece. It is the culmination of everything good from demon souls, dark souls, and dark souls 2. The visuals are stunning, the gameplay incredible, the combat is the best in any game ever, the world building is grand, the bosses are so good, and the locations are amazing. This game has a thick horror fantasy atmosphere that is to die for. This game in infinitely replayable. Punishing but completely fair. I cannot recommend this game enough!… Expand
  89. Du7Ra
    Feb 16, 2022
    10
    What can i say? You get the best gameplay that you can have nowadays, a amazing lore and bosses fights, one of the best levels design. It's a must play
  90. Kinderjames80
    Apr 3, 2022
    10
    I didn't think this was going to be a game I enjoyed, but I guess I was wrong. The exploration, different play styles, lore, and fun yet challenging boss fights just kept me coming back! Some areas and enemies had me salty but felt so good to persist and overcome.
  91. Svengarf7
    Apr 9, 2022
    10
    Excellent game, full of great enemies, stunning art direction, incredible bosses, gorgeous arenas, unparalleled level design, wonderful music
  92. 0Ielledperson
    Apr 17, 2022
    10
    It's like the Dark Souls of video games. It's like the Dark Souls of video games.
  93. Antiuqe4
    Apr 17, 2022
    10
    I beat this game using a keyboard and mouse, why? I was at college and didn't bring a controller. Game is too good to wait for a controller
  94. Sharkfaith9
    Apr 17, 2022
    10
    This game is like learning an art form, to get good, you need to develop the instinct, learn enemy movements, deploy patience.
  95. Kotauwkai5
    Apr 17, 2022
    10
    Game yang sangat membuat gw betah mantengin layar monitor. jujur gua sangat enjoy mainin game ini, yang kata orang -orang bisa membuat makin stress tapi buatku malah kebalikan yang dipaduin dengan suara parry yg satisfying dan juga weapon-weapon yang beragam jenis dan keren semua meskipun keseringan make claymore +10 hwhw dan juga story dan lore lore yang bisa bikin merinding sedih danGame yang sangat membuat gw betah mantengin layar monitor. jujur gua sangat enjoy mainin game ini, yang kata orang -orang bisa membuat makin stress tapi buatku malah kebalikan yang dipaduin dengan suara parry yg satisfying dan juga weapon-weapon yang beragam jenis dan keren semua meskipun keseringan make claymore +10 hwhw dan juga story dan lore lore yang bisa bikin merinding sedih dan beragam ekspresi jadi satu. sangat sangat direkomendasikan untuk player hard mode.… Expand
  96. Adamlanza542
    Apr 17, 2022
    10
    While Dark Souls 1 is my favorite for its world, Dark Souls 3 brings a lot of welcome changes to the gameplay, such as weapon arts. A lot of fun bosses to fight, as well. Definitely check it out if you like the series!
  97. Lukasdf3
    Apr 17, 2022
    10
    Finish the game around 30hrs offline(online ng+ 16hrs) the game does not registered achievements and hours played offline.
  98. N0t_Aidinino
    Apr 17, 2022
    10
    All around great game you just have to play it to understand how amazing it is.
  99. Phonexihaven763
    Apr 17, 2022
    10
    Loved this when it first came out and it's still fun. Super responsive and bosses have obvious punish windows plus you can dodge anything if your timing is good ^.^
  100. GriffinJ
    Apr 24, 2022
    9
    The last of the "souls" franchise. The final entry to the souls game, where the story ends. Great game, a must play for people who like challenges.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

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  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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