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Dark Souls review

From Software's sequel to their 2009 dark horse masterpiece has arrived, does it live up to the hype?

Words: on October 3, 2011
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74 comments

  • Redeater - October 3, 2011 6:03 p.m.

    This game might be to hard for me!!

  • Redeater - October 3, 2011 6:07 p.m.

    Then again I did love the original NES Ninja Gaiden so I might give it a shot. Games are pretty easy in these days 3D enviroments.

  • LuketheJuke24 - October 3, 2011 6:10 p.m.

    YES!!! I want to play so bad but I'm at college without my ps3. I have to wait till thanksgiving break :(

  • Alzetek1 - October 3, 2011 6:12 p.m.

    I played through Demons Souls not knowing there was a targeting system!

  • Vorizmordu - October 3, 2011 6:13 p.m.

    Greatness Ensues.

  • metalmademedeaf - October 3, 2011 6:26 p.m.

    Wait wait wait..... Judging from the first "Yes or no" picture, this game contains Lovecraftian lore? If so, I must buy it!

  • JuliePeesgood - October 3, 2011 6:29 p.m.

    Gulp. I am nervously/impatiently/anxiously/excitedly awaiting tomorrow when I get to play this bad boy. I usually refrain from doing this, but this is too good not to share... reCaptcha: Governor's teenie

  • TheRandomFool - October 3, 2011 6:35 p.m.

    MY LIFE! IT IS MODERATELY MORE COMPLETE! ... wait I haven't played it yet. Then again, that life probably won't last more than a few seconds anyway.

  • TheGodEmperor - October 3, 2011 6:37 p.m.

    http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g140/MeepChick/Memes/challenge-accepted-1.png That's all I have to say. Actually, no. I'm gonna play hardcore mode. 0 deaths (unless unavoidable much as vanguard in Demon's Souls) and no leveling. Level 1 through and through. THAT'S RIGHT, BITCHES!

  • larkan - October 3, 2011 6:45 p.m.

    I'm surprised any mention of the online aspect of the game was left out, as it was a big part of Demon's Souls, and is supposed to be just as big in this game.

  • kingsmikefan - October 3, 2011 7:06 p.m.

    Everything you said, Grimm, makes me hate this game. Thanks for the review, I'm glad I learned from it.

  • liadz - October 3, 2011 7:16 p.m.

    So glad this is coming to pc too =)

  • IceBlueKirby - October 3, 2011 7:16 p.m.

    Demon's Souls was a rare case of a difficult game NOT being frustrating, and although I never could force myself to play through the whole thing, I certainly tried until I just couldn't try anymore. With that in mind, I'll definitely try Dark Souls, but I'm not going to pay full price for it because I may never finish it either.

  • Celticlupin13 - October 3, 2011 7:24 p.m.

    Hate? Hate's a strong word... ya' haven't even played it yet! However, I understand how difficulty can be a turn off, 'cuz I was veeerrrryy reluctant to try Demon's Souls.

  • CrashmanX - October 3, 2011 7:29 p.m.

    Uh bro. Where did you hear that? As far as I know, Dark Souls is staying as a console exclusive. Just like From Software's other works.

  • TheZigMan - October 3, 2011 7:30 p.m.

    I think theres a right amount of difficulty to put in a game, and it sounds like they over did it. I am enjoying the Witcher 2, mainly because it is quite difficult, yet after time is able to master. In my first fight in Witcher 2, I got pwned, but after time I figured out the combat, and I still got pwned, but it wasn't frustrating, it was exciting to try and find a new way to beat that boss, or group of enemies. I defenitely think tou could have compared this to the Witcher 2

  • MetroidPrimeRib - October 3, 2011 7:33 p.m.

    Go play Call of Duty Such great games shouldn't be touched by filthy casual scum such as you

  • IsaacShadow - October 3, 2011 7:37 p.m.

    I was on the wall on this game, but now i'm confident. I'll buy this as soon as I can.

  • GamesRadarMichaelGrimm - October 3, 2011 7:43 p.m.

    Good call, kind of slipped my mind while writing this. Added a section for it.

  • Syncmaster - October 3, 2011 7:46 p.m.

    I hate cheap deaths, unbalanced difficulty and overall bad design made just to frustrate you after each death. I never liked Devil May Cry because it made you lose 40 minutes of your life over and over again until you finnaly memorized each and every boss move, and certeinly will hate this game.

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Excellent
YOU'LL LOVE
  • Enormous level of content
  • Unparalleled sense of accomplishment
  • Bizarre character and level design
YOU'LL HATE
  • “Gotcha!” ambushes
  • Unreliable target lock-on/camera
  • Framerate issues
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More Info

Release date: US
Oct 04 2011 (PS3, Xbox 360)
Expected release date: UK
Late 2011 (PS3)
Late 2011 (Xbox 360)
Available Platforms: PS3, Xbox 360
Genre: Role Playing
Published by: Namco Bandai
Developed by: From Software
ESRB Rating:
Mature: Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Violence
PEGI Rating:
Rating Pending
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