Dark Souls 3

"Dark Souls III is shorter than what we&s;ve come to expect, but it&s;s also more consolidated to give players exactly what they&s;re looking for without any unnecessary fluff."

"Though technically iffy, Dark Souls 3 is yet another example of how worlds should be built: interlocking, beautiful, and interesting. The combat feels quick and fresh, and despite a few bosses that feel unfair, it&s;s a glorious return to form …"

"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!"

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

"From Software&s;s latest bit of gamer masochism doesn&s;t reach the high water mark of Bloodbourne, yet remains a thoroughly engaging experience"

"If Dark Souls 3 truly is the last in the series as we know it, then it&s;s a worthy send-off. Weapon arts allow stylish and versatile new moves without tarnishing the purity of the combat system. Lothric&s;s awe-inspiring locations provide …"

"If Dark Souls III truly is the last game for now, it makes perfect sense, since it&s;s just as much of a love letter to fans as it is a culmination of the series. I may not have like this …"

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

"Dark Souls III offers more of the same intensely difficult combat, ambiguous overarching story, and some striking locales and bosses in the franchises&s; history. The only real objective criticism on the PS4 version is that the combat doesn&s;t feel responsive …"

"Dark Souls 3 doesn&s;t win over fans who didn&s;t already enjoy the painfully difficult franchise, but it puts some challenging new twists on the tried and true combat system."

"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."

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

"We have the zenith of the Souls formula, and that is mostly a good thing. Dark Souls 3 is the most elegant distillation of the "demanding but not impossible" style first put forth in Demon&s;s Souls. And the return of …"

"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."

"If that&s;s your thing, then this game has tens of hours of bliss in store for you. Marquis de Sade used to say that it is always by way of pain one arrives at pleasure, and Dark Souls III certainly …"

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

"Any player who&s;s been through this mill is prepared to die, but once more, that fantastic beacon of hope urging players to press forward and overcome each obstacle is shining as bright as ever. Because that&s;s what Dark Souls is …"

"The finishing touch for a series that has set a chair in the modern video game world. Dark Souls 3 drinks from the Soulsborne and improves the formula so that even when you die a thousand times, you still want …"

"Dark Souls III is the perfect ending to the saga and offers a whole new experience and visual beauty that&s;s greater than Bloodborne&s;s, even with some technical issues. The multiplayer experience, especially the PvP competitive, is a true wonder. Hopefully …"

"Dark Souls 3 is exactly what fans want, more of the same. There are new elements to be sure, but overall the game is the same great action RPG formula as the previous games. Unfortunately this also means some pieces …"

"The series had a rocky road with Dark Souls II and had some fans questioning design decisions, but Dark Souls III has reminded the community of why the series has the reputation it does. The game is an undeniable treat …"

"Dark Souls III is beautiful, balanced and fun, although it&s;s not so different from the handful of games that preceded it."

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

"Dark Souls 3 combines all the knowledge and experience that From Software has accumulated since the release of Demon&s;s Souls and the recent Bloodborne,and creates an amazing adventure that will test you for strength and patience."

"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 …"

"One needs a certain disposition to appreciate Dark Souls III – a willingness to face setbacks and challenges and then overcome them. Don&s;t expect to play this just like any other action-RPG. If you&s;re going to play this game, it …"

"Dark Souls III is another punishingly hard game in an era of hand-holding that masochists will appreciate. While enemy AI is laughably dumb, those same enemies can take you down in no time flat. This is a game that forces …"

"Dark Souls III is tough as nails, and the most rewarding Dark Souls game yet."

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

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

"From the start, Dark Souls 3 feels incredibly familiar. The game&s;s premise hasn&s;t changed and the recurring series motifs are present and correct: ruined castle ramparts, red dragons breathing fire over a bridge, perseverance in the face of adversity. However …"

"Game designer Hidetaki Miyazaki no longer has novelty on his side, but the genius behind the Souls series still has plenty of tricks to surprise us with"

"Dark Souls 3 relies too much on former glories to reach the heights of Bloodborne or the original Dark Souls, but that doesn&s;t stop it being another superb adventure."