Dark Souls III

9.25

by Daniel Tack

After a divisive second installment in the Souls series, many questions are swirling around Dark Souls III. Will players continue to be surprised as they move through beautiful environments that are as imaginative as they are deadly, or will franchise fatigue set in? Can the massive, grotesque, and intimidating bosses continue to drive fear into the hearts of players and inspire them to overcome seemingly impossible challenges through perseverance and sheer force of will? Can From Software do it again? The answer is yes, From Software and Hidetaka Miyazaki have created yet another masterful and challenging action RPG experience.

CONCEPT

Seek out the Lords of Cinder and return them to their thrones to restore flame to a decaying world of ash

GRAPHICS

Beautiful and varied environments, including my personal favorite from the entire franchise (including Bloodborne)

SOUND

Intense and orchestral boss tunes, chilling screams, and terrifying enemies crawling, laughing, and clanking around shape the world around you

PLAYABILITY

This is a challenging game compared to many other available titles on the market. Though the difficulty curve begins mild, be ready for that to change as you progress

ENTERTAINMENT

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

REPLAY

Moderately High

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