Tom Bond
GBAtempDark Souls 3: Official GBAtemp Review
Published 4/18/2016
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PS4 / PC / XONE - 4/12/2016
Dark Souls III
Dark Souls III is an action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released in March 2016, it is the fourth entry in the Souls series and the final instalment in the Dark Souls trilogy. Set in the decaying kingdom of Lothric, players take on the role of the "Ashen One," an undead warrior tasked with rekindling the First Flame to prevent the world from falling into darkness. The game features challenging combat, intricate level design, and a deep, lore-rich narrative.
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- FromSoftware
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- Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware
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Critic avg
89
66 scored reviews
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66
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70–100
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Score range is 21–30 points
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The critic average is 89 across 66 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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66 included scored reviews
90–10043 reviews · 65%
80–8920 reviews · 30%
70–793 reviews · 5%
Below 700 reviews · 0%
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Phil Hornshaw
Digital TrendsDigital Trends Dark Souls III Review
Published 4/15/2016
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70
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Read originalDave Letcavage
Pure XboxReview: Dark Souls III (Xbox One)
Published 4/15/2016
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90
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Read originalJustin Celani
ZTGDDark Souls III (PC) Review
Published 4/14/2016
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100
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Read originalGavin Greene
GamesBeatDark Souls 3's refined combat is cursed by poor console performance
Published 4/14/2016
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80
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Read originalKevin Lynch
Daily MirrorDark Souls 3 review: An epic that's beautiful, bloody and brutal
Published 4/13/2016
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100
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Read originalMatt Mirkovich
Gaming NexusDark Souls 3 Review - Gaming Nexus
Published 4/13/2016
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88
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Read originalChris "Atom" DeAngelus
Worth PlayingPS4 Review - 'Dark Souls III'
Published 4/12/2016
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90
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Read originalSimon Parkin
The GuardianDark Souls 3 review – the grandiose end to an unmatched triology
Published 4/12/2016
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100
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Read originalAaron Riccio
Slant MagazineDark Souls III | Game Review | Slant Magazine
Published 4/12/2016
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