Miguel Concepcion
GameSpotDark Souls 3: Ashes of Ariandel Review
Published 10/27/2016
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PS4 / PC / XONE - 10/24/2016
Dark Souls III - Ashes of Ariandel
Dark Souls III: Ashes of Ariandel is the first DLC expansion for Dark Souls III, released in October 2016. It introduces the Painted World of Ariandel, a new, snowy environment filled with challenging enemies and tough bosses. The expansion also adds new weapons, armour, spells, and a PvP arena. Ashes of Ariandel expands on the game's lore, exploring themes of corruption and the decay of painted worlds.
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- FromSoftware
- Publisher
- Bandai Namco Entertainment
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Critic avg
73
24 scored reviews
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The critic average is 73 across 24 scored reviews, with a 50-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
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90–1002 reviews · 8%
80–896 reviews · 25%
70–7913 reviews · 54%
Below 703 reviews · 13%
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Shaun Prescott
PC GamerDark Souls 3: Ashes of Ariandel review
Published 10/26/2016
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70
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Read originalMarc Hollinshead
TrueAchievementsDark Souls III: Ashes of Ariandel DLC Review
Published 10/26/2016
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80
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Read originalCollin MacGregor
TwinfiniteDark Souls III: Ashes of Ariandel Review
Published 10/26/2016
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70
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Read originalJustin Celani
ZTGDDark Souls III: Ashes of Ariandel (PC) Review
Published 10/25/2016
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70
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Read originalPhilip Kollar
PolygonDark Souls 3: Ashes of Ariandel review | Polygon
Published 10/25/2016
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80
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalSean Mesler
GameSpewDark Souls III: Ashes of Ariandel Review
Published 10/24/2016
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80
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Read originalAlexander Leach
CGMagazineDark Souls 3 – Ashes of Ariandel (PC) Review
Published 10/24/2016
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90
+17 vs critic avg
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Read originalPeter Parrish
PC InvasionDark Souls 3 – Ashes of Ariandel Review
Published 10/21/2016
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FextralifeDark Souls 3 Ashes of Ariandel DLC Review (PS4) – Fextralife
Published 10/21/2016
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