Dark Souls III

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  • Summary: 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 andDeveloped 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.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Windows Central
    May 25, 2016
    100
    One needs a certain disposition to appreciate Dark Souls III – a willingness to face setbacks and challenges and then overcome them. Don't expect to play this just like any other action-RPG. If you're going to play this game, it must be on its own terms and as it's meant to be played. That patience will be rewarded with a masterpiece, easily one of the best action and role-playing games of the year.
  2. Digital Spy
    Apr 8, 2016
    100
    Dark Souls 3 must bow its head to its Playstation predecessor - but should be proud that it manages to be a gruelling, challenging adventure, pushing endlessly through horror and weirdness.
  3. GameSpew
    Apr 5, 2016
    90
    A game like Dark Souls 3 is best gone into blind so as to heighten the sense of wonder and accomplishment you feel when you discover things for yourself, and I don’t want to rob you of that. All you need to know is that without any shadow of a doubt, I believe Dark Souls 3 is the finest game in the Souls series to date. It looks amazing, sounds amazing, plays amazing; the only things that let it down are the minor technical issues and perhaps the sometimes inconsistent difficulty level.
  4. JeuxActu
    Apr 7, 2016
    90
    Dark Souls 3 is a rough diamond, the final touch to a masterpiece trilogy which will leave its mark on us. This final entry can be seen as easier, but it's maybe the best one to date. Well done, Miyazaki-san.
  5. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    May 29, 2016
    90
    FromSoftware have improved and refined an action-RPG series without parallel. Essential. [June 2016, p.77]
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  6. Xbox Achievements
    Apr 9, 2016
    89
    The Dark Souls games remain a high-water mark for the action RPG. Uncompromising, occasionally infuriating, yet constantly rewarding for those with the correct level of patience and dedication, Dark Souls III is a fitting end to a fantastic trilogy.
  7. GameSpot
    Apr 4, 2016
    80
    Much like From Software's earlier entries, Dark Souls III obscures its plot beneath its gameplay elements--the story is more concerned with tone than exposition. But what plot there is asks important questions: why do we place our idols in such high regard? How did they become our legends? The Lords of Cinder are imposing figures in Dark Souls III, and their power is attractive to pawns like us. But the end of their road is a lonely one--was that destination worth the sacrifice it took to get there?

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  1. Positive: 153 out of 171
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 171
  3. Negative: 11 out of 171
  1. 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 theI 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
  2. Boonsaints6284
    Apr 12, 2016
    10
    PRAIS THE SUN! Without any spoilers I will say I have played all 3 Dark Souls games and this one is by far the superior one. The graphicsPRAIS THE SUN! Without any spoilers I will say I have played all 3 Dark Souls games and this one is by far the superior one. The graphics look splendid, the atmosphere(which has always been my favorite part of dark souls games) is eerie and spellbinding. The music is creepy and top notch again, the combat much more smooth than Scholar of the First Sin, the boss battles so far(only 2 I have fought) are fun and annoying but rewarding when you conquer the bosses. I don't see any other game topping this game in 2016 should be GOTY........IMO… Expand
  4. 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-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
  5. Karou903
    Apr 27, 2022
    10
    Uma obra prima, um dos melhores jogos q joguei na minha vida. Giiggasdsadas
  6. Trindadee
    Apr 23, 2023
    10
    Jogo me salvou da depressão. Antes de jogar eu só pensava em me matar, agora eu não aguento mais morrer.
  7. 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
  8. Frankzz
    Sep 4, 2018
    0
    Muito difícil e sem sentido o jogo! Não tem mapa, não tem save e alem de tudo o online dele e ruim!!!

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