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Dark Souls III (PS4)

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Developer: From Software
Publisher: Bandai Namco Games
Game Details: Developed by Japanese developer FromSoftware, DARK SOULS III is the latest chapter in the DARK SOULS
Developed by Japanese developer FromSoftware, DARK SOULS III is the latest chapter in the DARK SOULS series with its trademark sword and sorcery combat and rewarding action RPG gameplay. Players travel across a wide variety of locations in an interconnected world of unrelenting challenge and deep RPG gameplay as they search for a way to survive the coming apocalypse.
Developer: From Software
Publisher: Bandai Namco Games
Genre(s): Role-Playing Action RPG
Number of players: Up to 6
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Critic Reviews
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89
Metascore Generally favorable reviews
68 Positive Ratings 98%
1 Mixed Ratings 1%
0 Negative Ratings 0%
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GameOver.gr
Apr 14, 2016
"It is an achievement in game design and probably the best Souls game ever created by the masterminds of FromSoftware." ... Read full review
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IGN Denmark
Apr 20, 2016
"Despite its minor shortcomings, I have not played through such a satisfying and complete experience in a long time. Dark Souls III not only is the best in the series, it is also the best action RPG to come out in recent years." ... Read full review
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The Games Machine
Apr 4, 2016
"We couldn't have hoped for a better conclusion to the Dark Souls trilogy. Miyazaki-san was able to give the fans the most gorgeous souls-like experience ever, despite some frame rate issues that affect the console versions." ... Read full review
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M3
Apr 4, 2016
"With a faster combat mechanic than ever, better visuals and the same challenging gameplay as before, Dark Souls 3 delivers an adventure that will hook you up for many, many hours. It might not be as good as Bloodborne, mainly because some technical flaws, and a little less appealing world – but it’s close enough." ... Read full review
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EGM
Apr 12, 2016
"While it’s still impossible on a personal level for me to admit that any of Dark Souls’ siblings could better it, when taken as a whole, complete experience, Dark Souls III may be the best chapter of the Souls series that From Software has crafted. A fitting way to end, if that will indeed be the fate of the franchise." ... Read full review
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Game Revolution
Apr 6, 2016
"Even with minor issues with linearity, framerate, and the originality of level design, Dark Souls III is an outstanding send-off for a seminal trilogy that has influenced and legitimized difficulty in games with unapologetic force. " ... Read full review
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Polygon
Apr 4, 2016
"In so many important ways — its world design, its pacing, the technology powering it — Dark Souls 3 falls short of the mark. Do you play for the joy and stress of exploring dangerous, intricately crafted places full of hidden elements and endless side paths? Then I suspect you'll join me in being a little let down with the direction this sequel has gone in." ... Read full review
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9.0
User Score Universal acclaim
4,631 Positive Ratings 90%
196 Mixed Ratings 3%
293 Negative Ratings 5%
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adrenilinmatt
Apr 12, 2016
Just started playing this last night, already clocked 9 hours, the graphics are stunning, combat is fluid and the music and voice acting ISJust started playing this last night, already clocked 9 hours, the graphics are stunning, combat is fluid and the music and voice acting IS PHENOMENAL. I love dark souls so much and if this truly is the final dark souls game, itll be a sad day for us all. But bittersweet, because we're sent off with a final stunning entry in this amazing series. Thank you FromSoftware.… Expand
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Jumpjamp1
Oct 30, 2021
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-peopleUnbelievably 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.… Expand
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cofeoefoe
Feb 13, 2017
Pros: Amazing graphics, Immersive experience, Beautifully crafted weapons and armor. Great integrated pvp and pve system, Bosses that won’tPros: Amazing graphics, Immersive experience, Beautifully crafted weapons and armor. Great integrated pvp and pve system, Bosses that won’t let you give up until you slaughter them.

Cons: Will be VERY difficult for beginners new to the Dark Souls franchise, endgame is PVP, a few bugs and glitches every here and there.

Dark souls 3 is hands down FromSofts best creation in the souls series stretching all the way from 2009’s Demon Souls. So first things first this game is $60 and I think this is a fair price because of all the content that comes with the game and that will be coming for the DLC (Downloadable Content) . As soon as you step into the world of this game you’ll be able to make a character of your choosing such as attributes,what class,starting items, and what you look like. After that the tale begins of the Ashen One's journey to link the flame. You start off very simply until you journey to the next area where all the detail and hard work from the last 2 years has shone into this game. You can see the sun shining through the broken rocks and reflecting off the water. After over 1000 hours of playing this game I still can’t get enough of how beautiful each and every area of this game is. And if people find this game is too difficult they can always play with their friends which has been a traditional feature in all the soul games, or if their feeling evil they can go invade someone else’s world and show them what dark souls really means.

If you're still not interested I have a lot left to convince you why this game is worth your time. The tutorial of this game in not easy and it’s not meant to be either, the game wants you to keep dying to the boss and the mobs to prepare you for what lies ahead in the world. Unfortunately this makes a lot of players quit the game and make them feel like they’ve been scammed only after they’ve been a few times. This game has so much value that people don’t discover because they just give up. When you do get past the first boss you start to tie into the main plot of the game and why you were chosen to link the first flame. Lotric which is the main city in the game has dungeons and enemies everywhere to make it a challenge. For the game, mechanics are very simple the game has messages lying around telling you what every button does. Now the cherry on the top of the game revolves around the bosses I’m not gonna spoil anything because I want people to experience it for themselves.

The game also runs very well at a constant 60 frames per second everywhere you go.
I don’t have much else to say about this game without spoiling it. If you do decide to get this game you should keep going until the very end and try not to summon other players unless it get’s very difficult. Overall if you do keep keep this game in get discouraged because you keep failing you’ll never get the true value of this game which is the shining star.… Expand
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XxAlbertoBuzzxX
Jun 2, 2020
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Naedrif
Apr 16, 2017
Truly a masterpiece. Very complex. After playing this game I can say that I became a true fan of the souls series. I loved the throwbacks toTruly a masterpiece. Very complex. After playing this game I can say that I became a true fan of the souls series. I loved the throwbacks to the previous games! Praise the sun!… Expand
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illphil
Jun 9, 2016
It's good fun, but I have to say that having played Bloodborne first and even Dark Souls 2 first I didn't think this was as good. It's a lotIt's good fun, but I have to say that having played Bloodborne first and even Dark Souls 2 first I didn't think this was as good. It's a lot easier than Bloodborne and seemed a lot shorter than both games. There are a couple of really fun boss fights and some of the environments and enemies are really cool, but it didn't seem to have as good a story or mystique to the others. If you're a fan of the series then you will obviously play it and it's a far better entry level for people that haven't played these kind of games before. It is solid and still deserves an 8 but I was just a bit disappointed.… Expand
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JunCLJ
Dec 2, 2019
Sorry to say that, I never attack the reviews for any single souls type games before but today I like to rate 0 for this game of games becauseSorry to say that, I never attack the reviews for any single souls type games before but today I like to rate 0 for this game of games because Dark Souls 3 was a very difficult game to play. The worst game in the world because this game is too difficult to fight. Just one hit from the boss then I died. What is the purpose to make a game such like I hit a boss that it will dodge my attack. Then when it attack me and I just one hit die? I really so angry and want to throw the controller. Come on, a game is makes people to play for fun but not for play for angry.… Expand
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