Customer Ratings & Reviews

Wow. I'm new to the Dark Souls series and it's worth it to note that no previous experience in the series is required to enjoy this game. This is the best single player RPG experience I've had since FF7, Zelda, Diablo - I haven't played games in years. I understand why this series has such a strong cult-like following now. As new player that's unfamiliar with the series, you really have to push through the initial learning curve to really start appreciating the game for what it is. What do I mean by that? It's a game that doesn't leave good first impressions in my opinion - my first impression of this game was that it was lack luster. The graphics I thought looked like crap compared to other games like battlefield one, Until dawn, and so on. I thought the controls were stupid - I can't jump, the enemy aiming initially felt bad and confusing. I couldn't even customize the button actions to make it all better and had to adapt to what the game forced me to use and that led to an intial frustrating experience as I struggled to dodge, block, hit enemies and even just general movement across the starting area lead to death from falls off cliffs and unexpected enemies. And the game gives you no breaks, you can't even pause in the game which is what I'm used to. If I want to take a break I just press the pause button, but not in this game you have to be in a safe zone if you want to rest or just plain quit the game ( and there is a special menu option for you to quit , you can't just hit the PS4 button and close the app ). So yes, the game doesn't leave a good first impression, but if you can push past that and give it a few hours, defeat the first boss, learn the controls and start getting better weapons and understand the upgrade system, you start to be able to appreciate what this game has to offer and I think it's a rare thing to have quality RPG games like this. It is genuinely addictive. Gameplay: It's hard to explain the game play without experiencing it yourself. Watch a few game review videos if you want an idea, but the gist of it is that it's not a button mashing game. It's a third person RPG that requires enemy targeting and some level of strategy. Every enemy can be a challenge and has the ability to kill you if you are carelessly swinging. You need to know their attack patterns and know when to attack and if you're really into it, what to use for attacking that works most effectively. It's casual enough that you can just jump right in but not so casual that you can just hack and slash your way through the entire game ( if you're new ). Besides that, the game offers a pretty unique way to level up, but the stat adjustments are typical of the genre but with a twist here since the game has unique attributes associated with each stat. There are no skill branches, just attributes, weapons, armor, weapon/armor upgrades, spell purchases, but it's varied enough that you can have near unlimited choices to make the character you want. And the game can be as hard or as difficult as you want it to be depending on the time you spend upgrading/leveling. Game progression: The game progression itself is rather linear with forks in the quest line that you can choose to do and affect outcomes at different parts of the game with NPCs and game endings, but it's done so well that you never mind that it's linear since there is enough freedom that it makes the player feel they have control of what they want to do next. There are enough things players can do and side areas to explore if they so please. Basically it has an open world feel in terms of side quests vs main storyline but the map areas are pretty closed with hidden and optional areas but the level designs are so well done ( the best I've ever seen ) that I rather prefer that than exploring a boring barren open world. Boss battles: If you're looking for epic boss fights then this is the right game for you. The fights can be brutal but impressive and no two bosses behave the same way or have the same attacks. They are enjoyable and I hesitate a little every time I see the door that could lead to the next boss fight because I just don't know what to expect. Game replay value: I am only going through this game my first time and I'm hooked. The game does have a lot of replay value , different endings, new game difficulty after your first run, and different faction enlistments , different character attributes /customizations / weapons armor you may want to try, and quest lines that could have been missed the first time around, npcs you may want to kill etc. the game is brilliantly designed so it never really gets old even if you revisit an old level. It will offer hundreds of hours gameplay if you choose no doubt. Even just one play through will probably require at least weeks or months to complete if played casually about a few hours a day. The game levels / areas are deceptively huge. They feel large and natural and will take time to explore if you don't have maps or a game guide.

If you are a fan of the Souls series or even if you're not a fan, this is the game to get to experience Dark Souls. The Fire Fades not only includes the base game but includes 2 DLC packs that are amazing editions to the game. My favorite is The Ringed City DLC which not offers a great challenge to newcomers and veterans alike, but it is full of great bosses, new enemies, and secret locations. The online component to DS3 is often underrated as DS3 has a great PVP system, even in 2018, that will keep you coming back for more. This edition is the ultimate edition to get and you will not regret the purchase.

Another excellent game from dark souls. Very hard and rewarding.

It's Dark Souls. It's hard. But out of the Dark Souls trilogy, they have truly perfected the formula here. One of the best ARPGs out there with a large learning curve that is challenging and frustrating, but also very rewarding once you "get" it. In my opinion, this is the best out of the Dark Souls trilogy. It is a tad easier than the first and second one which some hardcore people complain about, but honestly, even though it is easier, that's not saying much. It's nowhere near a cakewalk. You will be beat down by this game. Can you stand up again to face it? This game is worth it and has so much content. I think this is the best starting place for someone new to the Souls series. It has everything and is the most polished of them all.

Excellent! If you’re like me and fairly new to the Dark Souls series, the 3rd installment is a must play!

This entry to Souls series is up there with the best of them. The transition in terms of gameplay from Souls to Bloodborne was jarring, however, going from BB to DS3 was smoother than I had expected. The gameplay, at its heart, is what you would expect from a Souls game, but the pacing in combat takes a few queues from Bloodborne with its faster than normal DS combat and seemingly quick transition from strike to strike. The world design is leaps better than DS2 with a feeling that a world was created and not a bunch of individual levels tied together in a mishmash. The world is not as interconnected as DS1 with areas looping around on each other, but that hasn't bothered me much as it reminds, in a sense, of Demon's Souls. Overall, a fantastic game and one any fan of the series should get.

The game honestly isn't as difficult as past games, but that may very well be due to all the experience I've gained leading up to this game. The boss fights, however, are the best in the series, particularly some DLC bosses which are are included in this set. The score is just breathtaking. Overall, a really fun and challenging game. I would still want more but all good things must come to an end. Cheers!

This is a good investment for new players, collectors, and for people that want to be able to play this game years from now without hassle. Your old save file will work if you have the original btw. This game has top of the line graphics, popular multiplayer, and incredible player vs enemy. This game is not considered easy by some people. I personally thought that bloodborne was less difficult for melee combat because you can dodge faster in bloodborne. Spell casters at a certain point in Dark souls 3 have an advantage in players vs enemy. Spells make Dark souls 3 pretty simple for some players. The PvP community is popular at all levels but levels 80 to 160 seem optimal. The bosses and areas have a lot of replay value. New game plus offers a boost to the enemies up until around NG+7. The online multiplayer can be fun when helping others get further into the game. The spells are pretty cool looking, and especially the new DLC spells. The DLC weapons and their weapon arts are fun to use and effective as well. This makes the game fun again for experienced players. You have a decent amount of bosses and content with the new DLC. There are new PVP arenas for people interested in player vs player. The new bosses are aesthetically pleasing and the music is beautifully done. Expect multiple boss phases as usual, and possibly a higher difficulty. The DLC bosses weapons are pretty fun, but the weapons dropped from npcs and found are even better in some cases. The armor sets look awesome.

I was playing bloodborne with a friend and immediately bought this after we finished because we love the atmosphere and difficulty of course!

Amazing action RPG. It's a mix between medieval and horror. You feel a sense of accomplishment after beating any of the incredible bosses

By the time you get to Dark Souls 3, you may know what you're getting into: these games are difficult, specific, and obtuse. However, they continue to be some of the most rewarding experiences in games. Amazing graphics and atmosphere mixed with dozens of ways to play the game. It's the peak Dark Souls experience.

This game is really fun but difficult. Be prepared to die multiple times trying to beat this.

A game should be somewhat challenging. There are many rpg's out there that the average Joe passes in less than a week. But not this bad boy, not Dark Souls! This game is known to break the streaks of overnight finishers. People have cried at the difficulty of this series, & that's what makes it great. This is great gaming, and if you can hang, your a great gamer to accept the challenge of Dark Souls!

This is a great edition to a great. Dark souls 3 is a challenging, action RPG that is packed with tough enemies, incredible boss fights and memorable locations. The Fire Fades includes not only the base game but also the the docs Ashes of Ariandel and The Ringed City, both of which add new locations, weapons, enemies and well designed tough bosses. All in all, the fire fades edition is an amazing send off to a spectacular franchise. If you are a dark souls fan and you have not played dark souls 3, definitely recommend you pick this up. You'll love it.

DSIII is one of the most challenging games I have ever played; it's also one of the most beautiful and engaging. The level design is flawless, the lore is fascinating, and the gameplay is addicting. If you like difficult but rewarding games, pick this one up.

Now a couple years old, Dark Souls III remains a beautiful, deep, and challenging RPG experience. As a veteran of DS 1 & 2, as well as Bloodborne, all of which are From Software titles in the same tradition, it's been fun to revisit this masterpiece a couple years after the original release and to finally play the DLC included on this disc. Buyer beware that this game takes no prisoners-- you will be tested to the utmost within the first 10 minutes of game play. But if you progress beyond what will be an obvious hurdle, your efforts will be rewarded and you can settle in a bit with the game and its lore before the next monstrosity presents itself. Good luck hunters!

The definitive "Game of the year" packaging of a great game with all the DLC included. Everyone is well familiar with the series' reputation by now for being super difficult and unforgiving (and not self explanatory), but as a newcomer to the series (and someone who frustrates easily) I'm really enjoying it. It won't go out of its way to hold your hand and teach you every detail, and because of that you'll feel great when you learn that game mechanic on your own, or beat that boss, and you'll feel actual tension and excitement along the way. For long time gamers it's one of very few experiences that can still give us a real rush these days or a sense of accomplishment. A friend sat with me and watched me fail for hours on end and immediately decided he needed to get in on the action and bought a PS4 just to play it. It's addictive. Don't miss it!

It's very rare that games can leave you with a feeling of frustration coupled with a sense of achievement and still leave you wanting to come back for more. Fromsoftware is great at doing this and I am looking forward to their next title.

Dark souls 3 is one of the very best games I have played in a long time. The level design, enemies and boss fights are all top notch. The graphics also impress and the game runs a (mostly) consistent frame rate.

This game is a masterpiece. I'd highly recommend it. It is hard, like it can be discouraging. However, after you manage to defeat a boss or enemy you've been stuck on for hours, your IQ and EQ both increases.