Dark Souls Video Review

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Platform	GameSpot	Metacritic / User Score
Xbox 360 Review this game	9.5	89 8.4
PS3 Review this game	9.5	89 9.0

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Kevin VanOrd braves life and death to bring you a video review of Dark Souls.

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j_kizi

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I finally started to play this game on the weekend. Its Monday as Im typing this, and I can't concentrate on anything at work, I just keep longing to get back home and play some more dark souls, this game is too good.

punksterdaddy

@j_kizi

Would you recommend this to someone who likes RPG's but is frankly getting sick of them?

I noticed that it is available on Xbox Live at the reduced price of £8.50 this week and I was seriously considering getting it?

The thing that puts me off with RPG's lately, is the constant journeying to and from shops, just to sell your items? (Kingdoms of Amalur, Skyrim).

I know this (KoA) isn't considered to be a strictly, proper RPG game. None the less, you haven't left the store for more than twenty minutes, when your Inventory is nearly full again? It's frustrating!

So do you have to do this constantly in Dark Souls or can you just explore away without the hassle of Shopping? lol

Derugs

The No.1 game is back!

Henrique2324

I can't help myself sometimes. Being able to reload saves from backups on the PC is truly divine when the time is right.

redmist25

I bought this today. I'm thinking I wasted my money. It's insanely hard

punksterdaddy

@redmist25

How are you getting on with Dark Souls now?

Do you still think it was a waste of money or do you now have some love for it?

I am considering getting it myself, I just can't decide if I will likely feel the same as yourself, shortly after purchase?

I would love to hear how you feel towards it, five weeks later? It would help me in my decision greatly?

Thank You.

snova9308

@redmist25

but thats the selling point....

videogamer008

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i have dark souls II and i should get the first because i was stupid to NOT to play and get the first game... by looking at dark souls, it is a MUST-GET for me... dark soul II was awesome to the very last..

Barrakas21

@videogamer008 how can you have Darksouls 2? Check your facts before friend.

Slade968

@Barrakas21 @videogamer008 maybe he meant he has dark souls and he should have played demon souls. Then again, maybe he is just a bullshit liar.

666Rich666

I really HOPE that Dark Souls II remains true to the Souls legacy... But with the way games have been recently, I'm afraid they will try to appeal to the masses... not the true gamers... This game reminds me of NES / SNES/ PS / N64 games... When it was the game that mattered... Not graphics, not waypoints, not quicktime events, not setpieces... This game amongst the best in video game history... Hands Down

666Rich666

Best game of all time...

Derugs

This game is still in the top 10; I love that!

binderdundat

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this is so hard, omg. this is for serious gamers only, i just cant play it very well at all. I much prefer games like dishonored and bioshock.

punksterdaddy

@binderdundat

Really? Did you ever get into it, since you left your comment about Dark Souls? I can't decide on whether it is worth while myself?

binderdundat

thats too bad, oh well number two was awesome

binderdundat

Well that is certainly diapointing

binderdundat

This actually looks like it deserves a 9. I wish i still had xbox live :(

666Rich666

I've played this game from launch... It made every other game suck by comparison...

Sphire

http://youtu.be/73bhCWI4EvU

Derugs

Back again on the top 10! Greatest game ever!

Susynoid

I don't get what is so fun in dying all the time. Personally I hate having to play the same parts (big parts) of a game over and over again, this already frustrates me after 3 or 4 times. So I think I will pass on this one because I fear the frustration will make me smash too many controllers. Please someone explain and convince me why I should play it.

Raven_1981

@Susynoid

well, I just got this game 2 days ago and it is hard, I was like: it can't be that hard and then I died, I was like oh oh I want my money back, but when I finally started progressing I got excited then I died again and again lost my souls, and said to myself, ouch, to me this feels like you have to prove to yourself you can do it, it challenges you to continue I think that is what draws you back to it, I will finish this game no matter what

Derugs

@Susynoid I'll show you what someone said about this game because I couldn't have said it any better...

shravan_perne

Jan 29, 2013

i bought the game .... played it ... hated the repetition in combat and all the dying... did not feel like continuing .... then a friend persuaded me to try investing a little more time.... I am thankful to him.... to all the people who are frustrated .... "Atleast kill the Tauras demon and proceed a little and see a whole lot of things DS has to offer ... There is a reason why you have repetitive combat .. But you have to stick with it a while and be patient to understand .....

PowerDingALing

@Susynoid Lol! Nobody has to convince you to play anything, dude! Will I get some money if I do? Play what you wanto to play and be happy.

SI3DN3R

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just got it yesterday, love it, very difficult but still awesome

Redley911

Really good game but unless you have a strategy guide you don't have a clue how to get the special weapons and armors, my only small complain. Hopefully the characters you interact with will give us more info in DS2.

666Rich666

@Redley911 that would ruin what made Dark Souls and Demon's Souls so unique

Redley911

@666Rich666 @Redley911 I don't want them to tell you everything but just rumors of items in specific areas for example nothing more.

Slade968

@Redley911 @666Rich666 thats what the wiki is for my friend. Witcher 2 was the same way to a lesser degree.

yhames88

foda! *-*

omninigkill

I will definitely be getting this game.I have over 600 hours in skyrim and have been gaming since space invaders and am constantly looking for agame to fill the void.This looks like that game.Anybody know about how many hours of gameplay people are getting with this?

madsen2791

@omninigkill at least 60 first play trough

Nelitzeb

@omninigkill Game completion time for newcomers varies quite a bit but it's usually anywhere from 50 to 70 hours.

But be warned, this game is vastly different from Skyrim. You will need to think about every engagement and learn to be patient, especially when fighting multiple enemies at once. Most importantly, you will need to learn that death is truly not an obstacle and is a core mechanic. In order to make it through the game you HAVE to die many times.

Don't be disheartened if at first you don't succeed, look online for help when you think it is needed. Once you figure out the game you realize it is a masterpiece.

Curlidee

it looks very nice and interesting, but is there no story?

666Rich666

@Curlidee there is a story, you just have to figure it out... But once you do its one of the best stories in video games

ropumar

This game is amazing.

jayjay444

U love to hate this game, it's amazing, it's dark, it's a challenge,It's gorgeous, it rewards careful thinking, patience and good tactics. u will quit in rage when it gets tough, but when u finally beat it u feel u have just won world war 3. This game is simply a master piece don't miss it if u love RPG game's 10/10 the only criticism i have for this game is the frame rate drops very slightly at times on the 360 version other than that it's perfect.

realguitarhero5

1 Like

Best game ever.

g00jr

1 Like

*10*

g00jr

Dark Souls is a beautiful game, it's difficulty isn't off putting (though you will rage quit on more than one occasion). The challenging enemy's, ridiculous monsters, treasure, content, beautiful graphics, dramatic action will have you on the edge of your chair within minutes. A must have for ps3 owners !0/10

Mike_is_smooth

I'm more of a fan of Kingdoms Of Amalur Reckoning. I'm thinking of buying Dark Souls but I'm so picky when it comes to rpgs.

Derugs

Anyone got the Rhino Helm yet?

Derugs

Not too long before you're back on the top 10 'overall' list... :)

Derugs

I beat "Great Wolf Sif' last night on my 5th try... WOO HOO!!! :)

321FOX123

@Derugs abyss awaits you...

Derugs

@321FOX123 yes unfortunately. I'm reading on the area now. Sad thing is I can't play this game unless the walkthrough is readily accessible. I've pdf'd Gamespot's walkthrough which was a painstaking process so that I can have it on my cellphone while I play the game :)

321FOX123

1 Like

The best game of this generation so far.

321FOX123

IMO)))

LENGTHIAN

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I wonder what all the people who call this hard would say if they played some old arcade classics that were DESIGNED to take your money by killing you often.