Dark Souls

1. 3 News

   

   9.0/10
   27 October 2011

   Of course, as this review score concludes, this minor gripe certainly doesn’t mean Dark Souls ’ isn’t worth checking out. Just make sure you take some anti-anxiety pills and put away any nearby sharp objects before hand. Best served with a squishy stress ball. Four and a half stars. Read more

2. Mighty Ape

   

   10/10
   6 March 2011

   Set in a rich, dark fantasy universe, the game's tense dungeon crawling, fearsome enemy encounters and groundbreaking online features combine for an utterly compelling experience. Dark Souls breaks down barriers with a seamless world that encourages exploration and demands adaptability. As players encounter terrifying enemies and discover new areas, the game's foundation of challenge and reward permeates the experience, delivering an unparalleled sense of achievement. Read more

3. GamingTrend

   9.2/10
   1 November 2011

   When Demon's Souls came out in 2009, it was a breath of fresh air for many players.  Featuring tough-as-nails gameplay where players were punished for their deaths, the ability to … Read more

   • Massive amounts of replay value, For fans of Demon’s Souls, it’s more of the same!, Many, many different ways to play the game
   • Camera can be more than a bit finicky, Untold opportunities for griefing, Some players might find the game too difficult *cough*

4. GameSpot

   9.5/10
   3 October 2011

   Death also means losing the souls you have in your possession. Souls are the game's currency and are used to level up, buy equipment, improve your weapons and armor, purchase new spells, and more. If you want to retrieve those lost souls, you must return to the bloodstain that marks the ground where you expired. And so you must ask yourself while exploring: Is it worth the risk to press onward, and accumulate more souls, or should you spend them now? Read more

   • A gorgeous and frightening world you won't want to leave, Abundant, amazing bosses test your skill and determination, Superb combat in which every attack feels powerfu...
   • Frame rate gets choppy in certain areas, Finicky target lock.

5. Australian Gamer

   
   22 December 2011

   Dark souls is a game that you will probably be able to pick up en mass from the ‘pre-owned’ section of your local game shop, as the majority of today’s gamers simply wont ‘get it’. I highly recommend you put in the time though, as there is nothing more rewarding than achieving anything in Dark Souls, probably because you died 15 times trying to achieve it. Read more

   • Awesome designed and detailed levels
   • Its punishing, like really punishing

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