Dark Souls III

Pure Xbox

Dave Letcavage·Apr 15, 2016

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Dark Souls III improves on its predecessors in nearly every way, making for the most masterfully-crafted, tautly-paced entry in the series. The combat is faster and more flexible, the world design is complex but never bloated, and the atmospheric presentation makes you feel like you're completely engulfed in the unsettling sights and sounds of this volatile fantasy world. Should this truly be the last time we seek respite in the warm glow of a bonfire, we can rest easy knowing Dark Souls III is a deserving and satisfying end to a phenomenal series.

Kotaku

Patrick Klepek·Apr 11, 2016

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Including Bloodborne, Dark Souls 3 marks the third Souls game in as many years. Dark Souls 2 was disappointing, so is Dark Souls 3 a return to form?

GamesRadar+

Edwin Evans-Thirlwell·Apr 5, 2016

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Dark Souls 3 on PS4, XBox One and PC offers a savage mix of Bloodborne and the original Souls games, but can it hold a flame to its predecessors?

Eurogamer

Rich Stanton·Apr 4, 2016

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Editor's note: Dark Souls 3 releases worldwide today, so to mark the occasion here's our review of From Software's fare…

PC Gamer

James Davenport·Apr 4, 2016

Critic94/100

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

Game Informer

Daniel Tack·Apr 4, 2016

Critic93/100

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

Push Square

Damien McFerran·Apr 4, 2016

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Dark Souls III is another triumph of the imagination for From Software, a studio which surely now must rank as one of Japan's leading talents. The company's Souls series has a near-flawless track record and after the cult nature of Demon's Souls has thankfully found a large and receptive mainstream audience – not bad for a franchise which delights in being obtuse and hair-pulling tricky in equal measure. Dark Souls III is arguably the most accomplished entry yet, refining the core mechanics and cunningly utilizing next-generation hardware to excellent effect.

IGN

Chloi Rad·Apr 4, 2016

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Dark Souls 3's incredible world and awe-inspiring weapon arts make it the fiercest installment yet.

Rock Paper Shotgun

Adam Smith·Apr 4, 2016

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If this were to be the final Souls game, I'd be happy to say goodbye. It's not quite the crowning achievement of the series but it's a fantastically inventive and fluid interpretation of the formula. And perhaps that would make it a great first Souls game for somebody new to the series as well.

GameSpot

Mike Mahardy·Apr 4, 2016

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

Polygon

Philip Kollar·Apr 4, 2016

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Can FromSoftware pull off an incredible, deep RPG experience for the third year in a row?