Dark Souls III - A masterpiece by Hidetaka Miyazaki

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Dark Souls III is a well-known game in the action role-playing series by FromSoftware, guided by the director Hidetaka Miyazaki. This game is famous for its tough challenges and detailed world. Players get to explore this dark, complex world from a third-person view, fighting off many dangers along the way. It can be bought through Steam for Windows operating systems.

Dark Souls 3 gameplay

Dark Souls III" adheres closely to its predecessor in terms of gameplay mechanics, yet introduces several refinements that enhance its pace and fluidity. Players wield a variety of weapons—from swords and bows to throwable projectiles—each featuring standard and powerful charged attacks.

Compared to Dark Souls II, the game offers a faster, more responsive combat system. Players can perform quick dodges and rolls to evade attacks, making engagements more dynamic. Integral to the game's structure, bonfires serve as checkpoints that players can return to upon defeat, encouraging strategic progression through dangerous areas. A revamped magic system requires focus points (FP) for casting spells, adding a layer of resource management to the use of magical abilities and special weapon skills. Unique to each weapon, skills allow for special attacks and features that consume focus points, providing tactical depth to combat.

Is Dark Souls 3 open world?

Dark Souls III might seem like it offers a big, open world to explore, but it’s not open-world in the usual way. Unlike games with endless exploration and lots of side tasks, "Dark Souls III" focuses on exploring within set boundaries. The game pushes players to explore large, detailed maps. These maps are fewer but bigger and more detailed than those in Dark Souls II. It leads players along a specific route, though it allows some freedom to go back or choose different paths at times.

Is Dark Souls 3 easy for beginners?

Dark Souls III can be tough for those new to the series, but it’s a bit easier to get into than earlier versions. The game offers a gentler start and has features that help beginners learn the ropes. The beginning levels are designed to help new players get used to the game without feeling overwhelmed. The game lets players build their characters in different ways, which helps suit different playing styles.

System requirements

Check out the official system requirements for Dark Souls III below:

MINIMUM:

  • OS: Windows 7 SP1 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 / AMD® FX-6300
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 750 Ti / ATI Radeon HD 7950
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 25 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 11 sound device
  • Additional Notes: Internet connection required for online play and product activation

RECOMMENDED:

  • OS: Windows 7 SP1 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-3770 / AMD® FX-8350
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 970 / ATI Radeon R9 series
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 25 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 11 sound device
  • Additional Notes: Internet connection required for online play and product activation
  • Pros

    • Great storyline and mechanics
    • Insane boss fights
    • Addictive gameplay
    • Top-quality graphics
  • Cons

    • Not open-world
    • Online servers constantly go down
    • Some boss fights can be very hard

Specifications

Platform
Windows
Language
  • English
  • Spanish
License

Paid

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Developer
FromSoftware, Inc.

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