Dark Souls III Reviews

Dark Souls III is ranked in the 99th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
IGN
Top Critic
9.5 / 10.0
Apr 4, 2016

If Dark Souls 3 truly is the last in the series as we know it, then it's a worthy send-off. Weapon arts allow stylish and versatile new moves without tarnishing the purity of the combat system. Lothric's awe-inspiring locations provide visually stunning arenas for rigorous exploration and fierce face-offs with hosts of deadly enemies and even deadlier bosses. While not all the risky changes land as neatly as others, Dark Souls 3 is a powerful journey and the sequel the series truly deserves.

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94 / 100
Apr 4, 2016

Sprawling level design, thrilling combat, and masterful indirect storytelling make Dark Souls 3 the best Dark Souls yet.

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Essential
Apr 4, 2016

Dark Souls 3 sees the return of the king in a spectacular conclusion to From Software's trilogy.

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Apr 5, 2016

Dark Souls used to feel like a gigantic trap. Dark Souls 3, for better and for worse, feels like home. The third in the trilogy is bewitching while it lasts, but may not leave you wanting more.

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Metro GameCentral
Top Critic
9 / 10
Apr 4, 2016

A fitting end to the Dark Souls trilogy, that eventually overcomes the feeling of overfamiliarity with some daring new features and classic boss battles.

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Apr 4, 2016
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9.3 / 10.0
Apr 4, 2016

An excellent entry in the fantasy series featuring unique environments, bosses, and a massive wealth of secrets and surprises

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7 / 10.0
Apr 4, 2016

Dark Souls 3 lives up to the formula in some respects but falls short a little too often

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8 / 10
Apr 4, 2016

Dark Souls 3 is a harrowing trek through a dark and gorgeous world, and despite a few missteps, is well worth the challenge.

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Apr 12, 2016

Though a handful of major bugs hold back the PC release a bit, Dark Souls III is a satisfying finale to the monumental series.

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Unscored
Apr 11, 2016

As a sendoff to the series, Dark Souls 3 is a fine one. It's time for something new.

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USgamer
Top Critic
Apr 13, 2016

From Software's amazing streak continues with Dark Souls III, which amounts to the finest game in the series. Returning players will find everything they've grown to love in a much better form, while newbies will be treated to the most accessible Souls to date.

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8.5 / 10.0
Apr 4, 2016

If Dark Souls III truly is the last game for now, it makes perfect sense, since it's just as much of a love letter to fans as it is a culmination of the series. I may not have like this iteration as much as the rest, but it's still streets ahead of most current action games and deserves a warm spot on your shelf by the bonfire.

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Apr 6, 2016

Through climactic boss fights, bewitchingly forsaken landscapes, and heightened combat, Dark Souls III meets the lofty expectations of the Soulsborne series. 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. Its undying flames will be felt forevermore.

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9 / 10
Apr 5, 2016

Dark Souls III offers more of the same intensely difficult combat, ambiguous overarching story, and some striking locales and bosses in the franchises' history. The only real objective criticism on the PS4 version is that the combat doesn't feel responsive enough thanks to the 30FPS cap and frame drops. Dying in Dark Souls III is part of the territory and if that doesn't faze you, then this is an easy recommendation for those with the patience of a saint.

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95 / 100
Apr 4, 2016

Dark Souls III is the Dark Souls of four years ago perfected in every way. Challenging, very rewarding and, above all, surprising despite resting on a very familiar foundation. Blessed are you, Miyazaki!

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9.5 / 10.0
Apr 4, 2016

Dark Souls III is the perfect ending to the saga and offers a whole new experience and visual beauty that's greater than Bloodborne's, even with some technical issues. The multiplayer experience, especially the PvP competitive, is a true wonder. Hopefully Miyazaki and From Software will not leave this unique genre that we all love.

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Erik Kain
Top Critic
10 / 10.0
Apr 11, 2016

Dark Souls III does everything really, really well. It is the best looking Souls game hands-down. It's built with care and attention to detail, and all its systems work flawlessly.

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Unscored
Apr 5, 2016

This sequel plays with expectations while trying to exceed them. Buy it.

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9.3 / 10.0
Apr 4, 2016

Dark Souls III is one of the best episodes in the series and one of the best soulslikes ever. Wonderful boss design, amazing level design and a great progression system put it at the top of the genre.

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