DARK SOULS™ III

I can't think of any other word to describe this game other than masterpiece. No other genre of game can make someone go from wanting to whip whatever controller they are using at a wall to feeling like they have just blown up the death star. Dark Souls 3 takes this to a new level. The bosses are DESIGNED for you to struggle against so that when you finally learn their move set and beat them, you feel an actual sense of accomplishment unlike other games that like to throw big enemies with inflated stats or obvious gimmicks in your face that end up being an absolute joke. Of course, even masterpieces have their flaws. The level design being a bit questionable in some places or downright cruel in others even for soulsborne titles (if you know you know). Overall though, this is a great game and even the worst parts can be learned and overcome. So long as you are willing. 10/10, would recommend.

Y'all are tripping off the loud pack if you think demon princes is a "GoOd dUo bOss"

It's an RNG tag team where both demon's attacks have the most ridiculously large hitboxes imaginable, all while your cameraman (even when unlocked, mind you) takes a break whenever possible on the random, unnecessary pieces of rubble around the arena. And to top it all off, the monkeys in charge of Elden Ring decided to double down and recreate them as the Gargoyle duo.

Beat them at SL1, but quite easily the worst fight in the entire game.

the dark souls 3 discord is active for jolly cooperation still. its amazing that this game still stands strong as one of the best if not the best of the souls games.

It's a great, timeless starter game for soulslike games. Not so difficult, not so soft, and not so cryptic.

was fun till i had to farm proof of concord (cant get it from online literally spent hours and got summoned 0 times).still game play is solid graphics are good osts are probably the best part of the game for me 10/10

Sequels. Actually, the sequel of a sequel. It's not an overstatement if we say the first Dark Souls laid an innumerable amount of foundations for dozens of games that would come, and naturally, Dark Souls III had its expectations unrealistically high.

And it delivered.

Story:

7/10.

Gameplay:

9/10.

Artistic and musical section:

10/10.

Overall conclusion:

10/10.

A thrilling challenging game. With great and fun fast paced combat. A game about learning from your mistakes and learning the patterns. Excellent bosses with incredible banger music. Would definitely recommend for players looking to really challenge themselves.

However for casual players i would recommend Elden ring over dark souls 3 for its much more forgiving and lets you tackle things more when you feel ready.

As for Dark souls 3, love the game, would highly recommend.

I played Elden Ring before playing this game, so that's what I compared it to, and they both are perfect 10/10 will play again. The world is fun to explore and bosses fun to fight, bosses are fair, hard, and complicated to learn but enjoyable.

this game is a masterpiece i enjoyed every moment of it,, i just wish the dancer boss was romanceable though im so down bad for her i cannot stress this enuff

There's a reason this game is considered a masterpiece. You just gotta experience it to find out why

A timeless FromSoftware classic. It has everything you need in a souls game: high-stake combat, intricate map designs, boss fights that trigger adrenaline rushes, all in a dark world you can always know more about. Once you manage to get through the initial hurdles (20% player drop in achievement completion between 1st and 2nd boss btw) the game gets you slowly but surely addicted.

I was initially skeptical as Dark Souls III seemed too easy and linear compared to the first and the second part. Also, I was not too fond of the fact that there's now a lot more fast-paced action instead of slower, methodical, and more tactical combat. Fortunately, I quickly got humbled by my cocky attitude and I found the challenge I was looking for.

The game is slightly different from its previous parts, just like DS2 was different from DS1. It's indeed faster and more linear, maybe even more casual, but it doesn't affect the fun that DS3 generously provides. There are quite a few challenging and memorable bosses, the same goes for the areas you visit. I'm not the best at From Software's side quests and I think I haven't finished a single one in this part, but they're definitely there as well.

While this is probably my least favorite Souls title from the original trilogy, it's still one of the best games I have ever played.

Muito bom. Pegou quase tudo que o 1 e o 2 fizeram de bom e juntou nessa obra prima. A minhas únicas crítica válida é que é mais linear que o primeiro jogo e que se você pretente platinar esse jogo você vai ter que passar muito tempo famando item de covenant.

i used to love anor londo.. but that silver knights, that proof of concords, that damn covenant farm things.
anyways peak game peak music peak maiden peak bosses

This is probably the best in the trilogy. There are many qualities of life changes since the original Dark Souls that make this one a more enjoyable experience.

the game takes 15~ hours to beat without getting the rest of the achievements. (which'll take 35+ hours) get it on sale if you can

This game still holds up as one of the best in the series. It plays smooth, has tonnes of variety in builds and QoL improvements over the other 2 installments. The online seems to be pretty active still, being able to get summoned and pvp quite frequently if that's what you're looking for but beware of the griefers, you WILL encounter people at the high wall who have op weapons for the level they're invading you at. Play this game, it's amazing.

After playing and completing every Dark Souls title, there couldn't be a better way to end this trilogy.

Almost every idea culminating from the original Dark Souls feels like they've reached their peak and natural end in Dark Souls III.
The art direction is stunning and the set pieces perfectly capture the dark, empty world you're thrown into.

The combat is fast and fluid and boss encounters feel unique and memorable from not only the mechanics but also the incredible scores composed by Yuka Kitamura, Motoi Sakuraba and others.

The only thing that felt unsatisfying throughout this game, was joining covenants and how little reason there was to try all of them outside of rewards. Darkmoon Blades is still cool, but we could at least be praying directly to Aldritch and not a random deacon (would've been a cool juxtaposition too seeing as Darkmoon Blades and Aldritch Faithful are right next to each other since Aldritch devoured Gwyndolin).

Dark Souls is a game that didn't need its sequels, but to see ideas like; a narratively interconnected FIrelink Shrine (that actually looks like a shrine), the mysterious flame explored again, the deific manifestation of the Lords of Cinder, Gwyn and fighting the actual Dark Soul are incredible ideas that only could be executed in a grand finale.

Dark Souls III is one of my favourite games and a masterpiece in storytelling.

Terrifically hard, hauntingly beautiful, and agonizing addictive. This is dark souls distilled to its essence, the most streamlined game in the series. It’s quick, easy to digest, and probably the smallest game this side of demons souls. Will it blow you away? Probably not. But its a killer addition to the series. 8/10

Faça um favor para você mesmo(a) e jogue, experiência única no mundo dos games, definitivamente um dos jogos já feitos.

I really love this game, imo one of the two best fromsoft games together with sekiro. The bosses feel fair and go down relatively quickly once you have the movesets figured out, unlike some elden ring bosses (looking at you, consort radahn). Weapon movesets are varied and fun, although all roads lead to bonk in the end, no matter if it's lighning axe or zweihander flavoured. Fashion souls is back in full glory, especially with the ringed city dlc. the atmosphere feels fittingly bleak for the end of the trilogy, and I just genuinely love the dark and disturbing worlds fromsoft is able to build. fav character is split between patches and siegward for me, the worst boi and the goodest boi.

Love it! The gameplay, the story, the atmosphere, the characters. To qoute Homelander, "It was perfect. Perfect! Everthing! Down to the last minute details!" (technically not everything coz there are enemies and places that's BS)

Dark Souls 3 is an absolute masterpiece The graphics are stunning, and the world is beautifully designed, making exploration a real joy. The combat is challenging but incredibly satisfying; every victory feels earned. The bosses are intense and memorable, keeping you on your toes...
The atmosphere is dark and immersive, drawing you into its lore without overwhelming you with details. Plus, the game encourages you to learn from your mistakes, making every death a lesson.

100/100

God loves His children so much that He sent down Dark Souls™ so that their will would be hardened and would lose its original fickleness. The everchanging challenges and the unchanging nature of the self, united as one to produce the best desired result - one which does not fear his own death.
Best game ever, can't really live without this.

Dark Souls 3 is pure art. If you love games that don’t hold your hand, throw you into a mysterious world, and hide the story in every little detail, this one's for you. The story is well hidden, but incredibly rich for those who take the time to dig into it.

The gameplay is both brutal and awesome. The bosses are one of the most defining features of Dark Souls 3. Abyss Watchers, Pontiff Sulyvahn, and the Soul of Cinder are the definition of perfect bosses in a Souls game experience. Plus, every arena feels like an extension of the boss, making each fight an unforgettable experience in itself.

And the music... it’s just insane. The first thing I was told about this game was how great the soundtrack was, and wow, I wasn’t disappointed at all. At one point, I was more intrigued by the music than by fighting the boss, just to prove that the Dark Souls 3 soundtrack is one of a kind.

The Ringed City is an exceptional expansion for Dark Souls 3 that takes the game to another level of greatness. The boss fights in The Ringed City are nothing short of spectacular; they present some of the toughest challenges in the entire game and are among the most immaculate boss fights in any Souls game. For fans of the series, it’s an unforgettable addition that enhances the overall experience.

I haven't experienced all of FromSoftware's games, but that doesn't change the fact that I wish I could play Dark Souls 3 for the first time again. This is a masterpiece that I would highly recommend.

Review of Dark Souls 3: A Joyful Struggle

Great game and great dlcs, it has it flaws, for instance dragon fights are not to bar.
setting and music are amazing.

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I absolutely love the game, I love the mechanics and I love that the gme gives a nice challenge to look forward to, I absolutely recommend this game to anyone who decides to play.

One of the best games I've ever played. Immensely frustrating at times, but incredibly rewarding when you finally overcome the obstacle. Whether it's a boss fight, or that one freaking Thrall that comes out of nowhere to slice n' dice you just when you think you've found safety.

It looks absolutly amazing and the combat is great. The bosses are also amazing to fight even though there are some annoying ones, but not as many as the great ones. Also play it after DS1 Remastered because of the final bosses.

Beautiful level design, fun combat. I was surprised how easy the bosses were compared to Elden Ring, but they were still very fun and memorable. Challenging, but fair.

Great cap off to the trilogy. Have a love/hate relationship with all 3 games but enjoyed them all the same. Sister Freid can eat a fat one though

One of my favorite games of all time. Bought it on pc just to experience it again. Highly recommend. Game is built around experiencing hardship and learning from it. Testing new builds and strategies or just dying over and over again all leads up to that satisfying moment when you beat a cool looking boss.

Bosses are peak, world design is peak, characters are peak, and plot (though hard to understand your first time, also peak). PVP is also pretty fun. Buy it!

one of the best games the world has ever seen. yeah its linear and easier than the rest of the games, but i love that about it and its just about perfect in every other way

DS3 even though its the most linear DS game it offers some of the best gameplay in the gaming industry as a whole. 9/10

This game is basically a mix of DS1 & Bloodborne ideas. The main campaign is overall OK, but non-ending spamming mobs and several tedious locations make it more of a boss rush than an RPG action with exploration. DLC are extremely irritating and contain some of the worst locations and encounters. Overall, this is my least favorite DS.

Dark Souls 3 was the first Souls game I had ever played. My best friend recommended it to me and guided me through it. I don’t remember how I felt when I first played DS3. I’m sure I was greatly discouraged by its unforgiving difficulty compared to most games I played at the time (Nintendo games and story-heavy games), but I knew for certain that I had a lot of fun playing DS3 with my best friend. We had a lot of laughs and there are inside jokes from that first playthrough that we still reference to this day (like the over-encumbered Havel one that I inexplicably related to Obamacare). I still vividly remember parts of the game that terrified me as a first-timer, like the horrifying second phase reveal of the first boss, the archers at Anor Londo, and the insurmountable health bar and move-set of Midir, the only boss I ever gave up on beating in a video game. I also didn’t have the patience to appreciate the game’s lore and I was not as obsessed with video game music as I am now to appreciate how masterful DS3’s soundtrack is. Despite the 50 hours of torment this game dealt to me, I only wanted more after the credits rolled. Luckily for me, Sekiro was right around the corner and I didn’t even know it. Elden Ring came next and I tried out Bloodborne after quickly quitting it years before because of its frame rate. It is still my favorite Souls-like game. I was also attracted to indie games in the same genre like Hollow Knight, which still stands tall as my favorite indie game. Hell, DS3 probably had a hand in getting me interested in Berserk. All of this is to say that DS3 changed me in some small way to make me crave challenge and knowledge like never before. Before replaying DS3 again, I knew it was heavily connected to DS1, which I was nervous I wouldn’t like, but it ended up doing some things better than not only DS3 but any game ever. I owe a lot to DS3 and it took me far too long to realize it. However, DS3’s amazing job at forcing me to grow had one big caveat; It didn’t feel nearly as challenging as I had hoped. I wanted to get my face smeared on the ground by DS3 but it was so linear and I learned all of its mechanics through other games in the series. In short, DS3 had such a huge influence on me that I’ve outgrown it, which is a bittersweet accomplishment. Despite this game not being super challenging to me, I have a newfound opinion on the game that I did not have before, and I’d like to share it.

To get the negatives out of the way, the thing I appreciate least about DS3 is its very linear layout. After playing DS1, Elden Ring, and Bloodborne, I craved the feeling of being hopelessly lost or confused in a game, forcing me to really use my brain to progress. Besides a few illusory walls here and there, I hardly ever had to stop and think about where I was going. DS3 still has good exploration, just not enough for me to call it challenging. Having the choice to fast travel from the beginning was convenient but it also made me miss learning the layout of the world like DS1 did. That’s it, everything else about DS3 is fucking masterful.

Let’s start from the beginning. The starting area is iconic and the controls are almost the best a Souls game has ever had (except for R3 being the jump button, what the hell, Myazaki. Bloodborne did that better). When I first played DS3, I spent a long time trying to kill that crystal monster in the tutorial area, but now it was easy, which showed me how much I’ve grown. The first boss that made chills run down my spite was the Abyss Watchers with their menacing cutscene and move-set. Unlike the bosses, the areas killed me quite a bit and they are gorgeous. Seeing Irthryll of the Boreal Valley again was breathtaking and I felt like an idiot for not realizing that Anor Londo was sitting right above it. Those archers in both DS1 and DS3 weren’t nearly as scary as I remembered too. It was nice to walk through the important parts of Anor Londo again, including the hallway behind the illusory statue that had a rather annoying boss in DS1. I will say Aldritch The Devourer of Gods was the only boss that made my blood boil because of her raining arrows that home in on you and melt your health for what feels like an eternity. This was also the one time in the game where I wondered where I could go next until I remembered the sewers I skipped. Speaking of skipping things, I wanted to do right by Siegward this time since I failed him in DS1 but I did not realize his quest ends at the Yhorm boss fight, whose story is quite tragic what with them being old friends. After beating the Dragonslayer Armor, I came across my first enjoyable invasion, where I managed to kick the invader’s ass for spamming the Dragonslayer’s Greataxe ability. This became a trend throughout the game, especially in the Ring City DLC where a guy tried to lure me to the army of ghost archers when instead he eventually rolled off the edge. I’m most proud of the time when I was invaded after getting into the circular building Midir was guarding by someone much stronger than me but slower. I couldn’t beat him in a fight and I was frantically trying to find the way forward, circling the building over and over with him missing me every time. I then ran out to Midir and got him to get one tapped by Midir’s flames. I felt like such an asshole. I rocked the Lothric Knight Sword and the shield that grants more souls per kill. I had been using heavy weapons for the past three Fromsoft games I’ve played so it was nice to go back to basics. My favorite area in the base game is Archdragon Peak. It has a beautiful clear sky, a dragon boss that’s more like an obstacle course, Havel, and most importantly, The Nameless King. He was the one boss in the game I struggled with but he taught me to just be patient and not get too greedy since his moves are very telegraphed. The cloudy atmosphere and his cutscenes were sick too. The Painted World and the Ringed City were also very pretty. I accidentally entered the Ringed City DLC when I first reached the bonfire before the Soul of Cinder. I used the wrong bonfire and I got teleported away. The entire next area was the most I was freaked out in the entire game. Powerful ghosts, laser-shooting angels, and wacky tree branch terrain had me so confused as to why this game got so much harder all of a sudden. It didn’t take long to realize I was in the DLC, so I backed out and went into the Painted World. It’s not very big, but the references to DS1, the bosses like the wolf warrior and Sister Friede, and the lore made it a short but sweet experience. Only by the end did I realize these two DLCs were connected which I had never seen in a game before. Time for the lore dump. Basically, Gael is unfathomably based. To get paint for his niece, he spent eons alone, turning his blood into the Dark Soul that would act as paint. At the end of the world where everything is ash, he waits to die by your hand and his fight is terrifying. I don’t know how but I managed to beat him on the first try with no estus left. I think I was just so afraid of his crazy move set along with his music that I played more carefully than usual. Still, he is one of the bosses in gaming where you somberly thank them after winning. I thought Midir would have me struggling for hours but I beat him in only two tries. He’s still an amazing boss and it was so satisfying to beat him when my younger self couldn’t dream to. Lastly, the Soul of Cinder has a move-set that was hard for me to learn like the Nameless King, but the war-torn backdrop, his second phase “pling pling plong”, and the fact that he is my character from DS1 made this fight feel special. Now, I leave DS3 with a new sense of understanding and accomplishment, overcoming my past self in my mastery of both the game’s mechanics and its story. It may not be my perfect Souls game, but it was most certainly the one I needed.

Overall fun, but pushed the limit of that at points. DLCs kinda disappointed other than Gael. Bosses are by far the highlight and the fact that it plays as well as it does 8 years after release is impressive.

Over 500 hrs in this game across the platforms, it makes up 100% from the disappointment that was Dark Souls 2. The Ashes DLC has possibly the hardest boss in the Souls series, and the Ringed City DLC is possibly the best DLC that all of the games offer. 10/10

Incredible level design and thrilling gameplay. Get this game if you want some challenge and thrilling fun!

A masterpiece and one of the greatest games of all time.
If you're a serious RPG fan then this is a must buy.
They delivered everything we know and love about Souls here and chucked out the clunky stuff that didn't work.
The devs clearly put a lot of love into this game and it really shows.
The only complaint that I have is that it lacks the interconnected and non-linear world design that made DS1 so special.
Clearly they decided to present a more curated and linear level progression.
It's not as compelling as the interconnected DS1 world design but I'm not gonna complain too much because they got basically everything else completely right.

This is an incredible game. It'll never be able to beat the thrill of dark souls 1 for me just due to the nostalgia of the first game. Dark souls 3 has taken everything we loved from the first game, and made it better. The entire game is an amazing process. I wish I could play it over again for the first time. The lore, the beautiful environments, the npc's, the bosses, the enemies, the weapons, the campfires, everything is just amazing. I honestly can't think of anything that would make this game better. A beautiful, stunning game. 10/10

this game is 10/10 absolute cinema, the music is just almost too good.

a good relaxing game. could have been a lot better if it wasnt tryin t obe Elden Ring so hard

After defeating the Nameless King with a +0 Weapon I can only say, I would rather jump off a Roof than do it again,
can only recommend the game.

incredibly satisfying. Most similiar to elden ring,If you have both dlcs',might even be a bit better than elden.Replay ability is amazing too

---{ Graphics }---
☐ You forget what reality is
☐ Beautiful
☑ Good
☐ Decent
☐ Bad
☐ Don‘t look too long at it
☐ MS-DOS

---{ Gameplay }---
☑ Very good
☐ Good
☐ It's just gameplay
☐ Mehh
☐ Watch paint dry instead
☐ Just don't

---{ Audio }---
☐ Eargasm
☑ Very good
☐ Good
☐ Not too bad
☐ Bad
☐ I'm now deaf

---{ Audience }---
☐ Kids
☑ Teens
☑ Adults
☐ Grandma

---{ PC Requirements }---
☐ Check if you can run paint
☐ Potato
☑ Decent
☐ Fast
☐ Rich boi
☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer

---{ Game Size }---
☐ Floppy Disk
☐ Old Fashioned
☑ Workable
☐ Big
☐ Will eat 10% of your 1TB hard drive
☐ You will want an entire hard drive to hold it
☐ You will need to invest in a black hole to hold all the data

---{ Difficulty }---
☐ Just press 'W'
☐ Easy
☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master
☐ Significant brain usage
☐ Difficult
☑ Dark Souls

---{ Grind }---
☐ Nothing to grind
☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks
☐ Isn't necessary to progress
☑ Average grind level
☐ Too much grind
☐ You'll need a second life for grinding

---{ Story }---
☐ No Story
☑ Some lore
☐ Average
☐ Good
☐ Lovely
☐ It'll replace your life

---{ Game Time }---
☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee
☐ Short
☑ Average
☐ Long
☐ To infinity and beyond

---{ Price }---
☐ It's free!
☑ Worth the price
☐ If it's on sale
☐ If u have some spare money left
☐ Not recommended
☐ You could also just burn your money

---{ Bugs }---
☐ Never heard of
☑ Minor bugs
☐ Can get annoying
☐ ARK: Survival Evolved
☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs

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An amazing atmosphere with great bosses and some of the most unique areas in a souls game so far.

One of the best game expirience i ever get. Beautiful art, challenging fights and great soundtracks. it's brilliant!

A fantastic end to the Dark Souls trilogy. This is a good game for both newcomers of the series, and veterans alike. The Linking the Fire ending gave me goosebumps, followed by the beautiful ending credits theme. Thank you Miyazaki and FromSoftware. <3