Abstract: When Namco Bandai was originally pitched on this series by From Software, you have to wonder what that meeting was like. They wanted to build a game that was incredibly challenging, many players would get so frustrated they would not finish and at every t...
Ultimately, the Dark Souls series is about repetition. Cycles of death, revival, and constant strategic tweaks form an endless loop in which some players thrive and others see nothing but toil. In many ways Dark Souls III also feels like a repeat - its mo...
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Published: 2016-11-23, Author: Keith , review by: nzgamer.com
Abstract: FromSoftware have had a good track record with their downloadable offerings. Dark Souls 1, 2, and Bloodborne had extra content that expanded on the story of their respective universes, while offering a stiff challenge that only the most devout followers c...
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Published: 2016-04-08, Author: Keith , review by: nzgamer.com
Abstract: Dark Souls III has a lot of weight on its shoulders. Not a lot of people liked Dark Souls II, and Bloodborne's look-and-feel was incredibly divisive amongst the fanbase. So, how does FromSoftware's latest punishingly hard action-RPG hold up?Just fine, as...
Abstract: But, what are the best PC games you can play in 2018? Now, after heated debates in the Expert Reviews office, we’ve compiled a shortlist of our top ten PC games that 2018 has to offer, covering all genres and tastes. Let’s get to it, shall we?This guide i...
Published: 2016-04-18, Author: Tom , review by: dailystar.co.uk
Abstract: DSFromSoftware have had huge success with the Dark Souls series and are hoping to replicate that again with this third outing.They're riding high after last year's similar but more action orientated Bloodborne.And you can see that game's influence here in...
Rewards hard work with forward progress, Tough, but never insurmountable, Smartly designed levels, Gives players plenty of chances to fast travel
More welcoming, but still very tough, Menus and some mechanics are still hard to understand, Earliest level is the most challenging
Dark Souls III is still tough, but it tries harder than its predecessors to avoid turning players away. For the first time, I'm really enjoying adventuring through a Dark Souls world. I don't feel like the game is preparing to laugh at me with a “gotcha...
Abstract: Dark Souls III is a superb addition to From Software's challenging series, fat with monstrously hard boss battles, a rich world ripe for exploration, and the ability to punch god-like beings in the face. But what about the PC version, specifically?Want to...