Dark Souls III

As a fan of action adventure games, it has been many years since I was satisfied with a game of that genre. Since playing DS3, I have been itching to find every souls-like game and own it. The game brought some so much joy, and anger, that it opened up that part of me that used to be so thrilled for a challenge, that it made me remember what challenging video games used to be like. The game's music, graphics, and movement, are nothing less than perfection, and for anyone playing these kinds of games for the first time, this is the go to.

After the masterpiece that is Dark Souls and the mess that is Dark Souls 2, Dark Souls 3 concludes the trilogy by mixing aspects from it's predecessors together under modern physics and a lot of brand new ideas as well, and it makes for an absolutely fantastic game.

The combat is the most refined in the trilogy, and same goes for most of the bosses. Almost all of the bosses are great and the stand outs are absolutely fantastic, the best in the series. Also the atmosphere and storytelling is on par with the previous titles, the story being probably the best in the trilogy due to the buildup from being the end of the trilogy.

The only thing that bugs me and still takes Dark Souls 1 over this game for me is the level design. It is great in this game, the areas are vast and mazelike, and the world itself is huge, but the way everything connects into one cohesive and living world in Dark Souls 1 is not there.

Loved my time with this game, I still think the first game is the best though.

I've played this game for some hours, and I can tell, it's amazing. At first glance it was really annoying and frustrating to get used to its gameplay dynamics and mechanics, but when I did, I found some stuff I haven't found in almost no other game: That guy you are playing is a normal person, and still you can beat em all (with some help and try hard). What I'm trying to say is, that you die a lot, but it's normal because that little guy is fighting against incredible creatures. God, even normal enemies can kill you sometimes. That's so realistic in my opinion. On the other hand, I found the game design outstanding. The creature's design is really unique and the environment and soundtrack are beautiful. The only thing I think that could have been better is the fighting mechanics. I'm not talking about enemies mechanics, but about the player mechanics. There are is a lot of potential that haven't been explored. Like real counter attacking, or more complex displacement.

Dark souls in its third instalment smoothed out its mechanics beautifully and in many ways was all I ever wanted after the first and second game. It is perhaps the least innovative of the three in new areas and threats but ultimately it's my favourite as it feels like a culmination of the first two games best qualities in one delectable masterpiece.

Challenging yes but new comers please understand, few games feel so rewarding and subtly complex. Each foe is a new pattern. Most weapons have distinctions in sword play / art. This adds a connections to your chosen gear/weapons that few other games can weave.

Love it and always will!

This was my second Soulsborne game. After playing the Demon's Souls Remake on Playstation 5, I decided to give this a try. I've got to say, I enjoyed Dark Souls 3 even more.

I said the same about Demon's Souls but, as a newcomer to the genre, these games are unforgiving, frustrating and sometimes infuriating. But so, so rewarding.

The bosses are interesting and really well done. After beating one I felt an incredible sense of achievement. But even minor progression such as finding a bonfire, opening a gate or making a lift operational to create a shortcut feels so satisfying.

Character progression is great, with many customisation and build options.

The level design is genius. The way the levels interlink is remarkable. As you progress, you'll walk out of buildings to open vistas of where you've previously been or where you are about to go. And these rare, comforting moments are a nice touch.

Hidetaka Miyazaki has created something infatuating with these Souls games. I literally didn't play anything else during my 50 hours with the game. And I cannot wait to play the others.

Maybe Bloodborne next.