A core mechanic of the game is exploration. The player character (right) battles Artorias, one of the bosses from the Artorias of the Abyss downloadable content expansionĭark Souls is a third-person action role-playing game. Two sequels were released in the mid-2010s, while a remastered version was released in 2018. By April 2013, the game had sold over two million copies worldwide. The original Windows version of the game was less well-received, with criticism directed at several technical issues. However, the game's difficulty received mixed reviews, with some criticizing it for being too unforgiving.

Critics praised the depth of its combat, intricate level design, and use of flavor text. The content was released for consoles in October 2012 under the subtitle Artorias of the Abyss.ĭark Souls has been cited as one of the greatest video games ever made. A port for Microsoft Windows was released in August 2012, which featured additional content not seen in the original PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions. Dark Souls takes place in the kingdom of Lordran, where players assume the role of a cursed undead character who begins a pilgrimage to discover the fate of their kind. A spiritual successor to FromSoftware's Demon's Souls, the game is the second installment in the Souls series. We’ll have much more on Dark Souls II soon, including new hands-on impressions and information regarding the launch of its public beta in October.Dark Souls is a 2011 action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Namco Bandai Games. Yes, we know that you’re all excited to get your mitts on new consoles in November, but FromSoftware and Namco-Bandai are making a strong case for you to keep your current systems plugged in well into 2014. And no, I'm not trying to start rumors that the PC versions of Dark Souls II will be called the 'Go Beyond Death' edition. Also shown at TGS was a brand new trailer featuring DS II's new slogan, 'Go Beyond Death.' Fans will recall that the original Dark Souls' iconic phrase 'Prepare to Die' eventually became the name of the PC edition of the game. As a Dark Souls nut, I just got really excited typing that last sentence.

This huge pack comes with a 12-inch tall Warrior Knight statue, a hardbound art-book, a fabric map, and the official game soundtrack. Fans who can’t get enough of the world might want to pay attention to the Dark Souls II Collector’s Edition, as well.

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