Dark Souls III Reviews

Dark Souls III is ranked in the 99th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
9.3 / 10.0
Apr 8, 2016

Dark Souls III feels like the proper sequel to the first game

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8 / 10.0
Apr 4, 2016

Dark Souls III, possess an immense sense of place comparable to the one of Bloodborne, however, at times, it fails to deliver the final punch and can leave players in a state of confusion.

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100%
Apr 10, 2016

A fantastic conclusion to one of the best game series in the industry.

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3.5 / 5.0
Apr 29, 2016

Dark Souls 3 is a fantastic entry in the series but instead of standing on its own, it feels more like a nostalgic romp and because of this ends on a less climactic note than I would've preferred.

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Apr 11, 2016

Huge, dark, haunting, beautiful, challenging, insanely fun – I could keep throwing adjectives at Dark Souls III but I probably still wouldn't do it justice.

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90 / 100
Apr 26, 2016

Friend and foe both seem more characterized and fleshed out than ever before, and the remarkable urge to discover what lies ahead manifests itself as motivation to progress after each death.

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9 / 10.0
Apr 27, 2016

For fans of the series, Dark Souls III is certainly a worthy title to add to your collection.

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9 / 10.0
May 20, 2016

Fans of the franchise will cherish their journey through the kingdom of Lothric.

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95%
Jul 12, 2016

Dark Souls III is the best action RPG of this year. The game is enjoyable and interesting.

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9 / 10.0
Mar 30, 2016

When it comes down to it, Dark Souls 3 is an amalgamation of everything that came before it. If the framerate issues are fixed with an update, this is easily the best Dark Souls game yet.

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Jun 5, 2016

Quite possibly the best "Souls" game to date, even surpassing the original, and much beloved, Dark Souls.

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8.3 / 10.0
Oct 22, 2017

If you haven’t played Dark Souls up until now because of the difficulty, then Dark Souls 3 still isn’t going to change that. It’s the tried and tested gameplay, with a few polished up features. It is by far the best game in the series, but it is only going to appeal to a certain demographic of gamer. Those who enjoy the test of increasingly difficult combat systems, a slow and methodical approach to progression and who don’t get frustrated easily will certainly have already played Dark Souls 3 by now, but if it’s sitting in your library and you have always wondered “Am I good enough?” Then the answer is almost certainly “No, you are not you absolute scrub” but you should still boot up Dark Souls 3 for an epic experience you cannot get anywhere else.

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9 / 10.0
Oct 9, 2016

Dark Souls 3 is a game that many fans will be used to and comfortable with by now since it follows the same winning formula. Some may find it bland in comparison, but it still holds up as a great title and greater send-off for the series.

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8.5 / 10.0
Apr 29, 2016

Dark Souls 3 is a great game, but it's a game that takes a few steps back to be accommodating for players that are still not acclimated to the series.

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89%
Apr 27, 2016

Dark Souls III is absolutely worth the price tag. You can easily drop hundreds of hours into it and still be enjoying the experience. It's worth noting that the game is significantly more difficult than Dark Souls II and slightly more difficult than Dark Souls.

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5 / 5
May 10, 2016

Dark Souls III is one of the most challenging games we've ever faced. The classic one step forward and two steps back scenario – seen in previous games – is ever present in III. But the rewarding feeling you get after clearing a zone or killing a boss you've been on for the past few hours is one that will never get old. If this truly is the last Souls game, then Dark Souls III is a fitting end to the series.

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8.5 / 10.0
Apr 4, 2016

Dark Souls 3 wirkt viel mehr wie ein Liebesbrief an Fans von Dark Souls und Bloodborne als ein wirklich neuer Teil. Zwar bieten die Cutscene’s nicht den Story-Umfang eines Bloodborne’s und auch ein Großteil der Gegner kommt nicht an den üblichen Schwierigkeitsgrad heran, den man sonst von Dark Souls gewohnt ist, aber ansonsten beweist sich Dark Souls 3 als ein solider Souls Titel der sowohl Fans der Serie, als auch Neueinsteiger sehr gut unterhalten wird.

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91 / 100
Apr 4, 2016

All in all, Dark Souls III was a great sequel that delivered what was expected and concluded the trilogy for sure. Despite all the pressure and responsibility on them, Miyazaki and his team have prepared many details that will attract both old players and new Dark Souls players to the game.

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9 / 10.0
Apr 27, 2016

If you are new to the Souls games, the third instalment is a great place to start. The opening tutorial does a grand job of telling you how to survive and then it’s up to you how you progress after that. If you’ve been told, or heard, these games are difficult, they aren’t lying. Just don’t give up and you’ll be rewarded with one of the greatest gaming satisfaction of this generation.

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8.5 / 10.0
Apr 11, 2016

‎Dark Souls 3 feels fresh and easily establishes itself as the franchise's best and most comprehensive game, as well as placing itself in the list as one of the strongest games of the year. Know what you're getting into because Dark Souls 3 isn't good for your health! Prepare to die!‎

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