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Dark Souls 3 review
- Thread starter Makareu
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Not really if you take away AotA for 1 then 2 is much longer with a lot more areas and bosses.
Imp the Dimp
Member
I played both DaS in their vanilla incarnation and DaS was a tad longer for me. Perhaps I was better prepared for DaS2 due to my practise in both predecessors though.
Safeto20Scroll
Member
Doing a run just to get to an ending, I'd still say Dark Souls 2 takes much longer than Dark souls 1, there's just more areas required to get through.
Conclusion:
My translation:
For many developers, a sequel presents the opportunity to ever so slightly push the original concept further. After four variations of the same recipe, FROM Software delivers with Dark Souls III an epic conclusion to the intrigue started back in 2011. More than a "best of", it's a profound self-questioning that synthesises and sublimes the series, demonstrating once again the coherency of its creator's vision. We understand perfectly his intention to end the series with this episode and we hope the editors will resist to the call of profit with an opportunistic sequel. Each previous game might have one or two aspects slightly better realised, but none of them is able to excel in all domains with as much mastery. The rethinking of the combat system, the work done on the animations, the craziness of the environment, the boldness of the mise-en-scène, the immense replayability, the technical side that is finally acceptable, and the sublime soundtrack are the elements that make Dark Souls III a masterpiece. Quite simply.
You could put that in the OP, OP.
My translation:
For many developers, a sequel presents the opportunity to ever so slightly push the original concept further. After four variations of the same recipe, FROM Software delivers with Dark Souls III an epic conclusion to the intrigue started back in 2011. More than a "best of", it's a profound self-questioning that synthesises and sublimes the series, demonstrating once again the coherency of its creator's vision. We understand perfectly his intention to end the series with this episode and we hope the editors will resist to the call of profit with an opportunistic sequel. Each previous game might have one or two aspects slightly better realised, but none of them is able to excel in all domains with as much mastery. The rethinking of the combat system, the work done on the animations, the craziness of the environment, the boldness of the mise-en-scène, the immense replayability, the technical side that is finally acceptable, and the sublime soundtrack are the elements that make Dark Souls III a masterpiece. Quite simply.
You could put that in the OP, OP.
CyberPunked
Member
No, it's because the HUD takes up 50% of the screen.
It's the best. I still can't get the intro boss music out of my mind.
Shouldn't you rather wait to play it?
Yeah but some of the areas are super small. A lot of those areas are also optional.
https://howlongtobeat.com/game.php?id=2224
https://howlongtobeat.com/game.php?id=2225
Sure, but if you already know you're gonna play it, maybe you don't need a review?
Newtype-001
Member
I thought you were talking about whether or not to call it a masterpiece, not whether or not to buy it. Unless you only buy masterpieces
Thanks to Hypron and others for the quick translations c:
Fuuuck I honestly can't wait to hear the music, the music man. I'm so tempted to listen to a few tracks on Youtube but I know I'll be diminishing moments in the game. Unfortunately, the Bloodborne trailers spoiled what would have been two of the most jaw-dropping moments for how grandiose the music was compared to the rest of the soundtrack so I've been on blackout especially for that reason. Not that they weren't great moments, they just didn't deliver the maximum impact they could have. I fanboyed over Bloodborne in last year's SOTY thread though, and I'm more than ready to do it again.
Edge magazine also gave it a 9.
plasmawave
Banned
I still haven't finished mine, but I'd say it's at least on par with DS1. Whether it surpasses or not, I have to finish the game first to make that judgement.
Basically, if you're a fan of the Souls games this is an absolute must buy.
Basically, if you're a fan of the Souls games this is an absolute must buy.
Fahzgoolin
Banned
After hearing impressions and seeing Ben gush about it on EasyAllies, I think I'm gonna get this immediately instead of Doom 4.
I'm not a reviewer but I'm giving it a 9.5
The game is a solid 9 to me. It has some issues of its own right now (some can/will be fixed in balance updates) but yeah, DS3 is the most consistent and overall highest quality Souls game in the series. Can't wait for others to play it on April 12.
Which one?
They're all pretty great, but my favourite one is the first boss. I highly, HIGHLY recommend refraining from listening to the OST before playing the game. Context means everything.
Honestly, I wouldn't worry. If you're a fan of the other games you'll like/love this one I'm pretty sure
EDIT: I'm an idiot, lol
Yeah it's not perfect, none of the games in the series are. But considering it's my favourite series ever, and that DaS3 might very well be the best one (gotta see how I feel about it in a month but as of now it definitely is)... If that's not worth a 9.5 in my books then what is?
Yeah, you got to experience it while playing the game. Otherwise you are spoiling yourself.
Retrozocker
Member
Haha...still room to improve.
Everyone likes it or loves it (I'm one of those), some people have complaints (some that I don't agree with) but I haven't seen anyone straight up disliking it.
You can do that in DS2 too.
DrunkShogun
Member
Just what I wanted to hear. Can't wait to dive into the game when it finally hits the uk.
It's even better now though as it hides and shows individual hud elements when relevant.
I thought it was better than BB soundtrack
FlyingSaucer
Banned
People at Gamekult are usually stingy with their notes, a 7 from them is worth a 90% from any other vg site. A 9 from them for DK3 is... a bit unexpected, to be frank. Bloodborne had a 8.
Orthogonal
Member
How is Masterpiece and 9/10 compatible?
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
DS2 is the only one I never did a NG+ on. The idea of trudging through all that again was just not appealing.
lol u stoopid
They are harsh markers, they don't give 10/10 to anything. 9/10+selection is the highest you're gonna get.
It's kinda related to the way you're marked in school in France. Apart from math and science classes it's extremely hard or just impossible to get 20/20 on a test/essay.
SenkiDala
Member
They bought it by themselves, so there is no embargo standing.
ZeroTheShadow
Member
You do realize that DS2 is the only one that actually is different in NG+ right? You missed out.
A dark souls game is awesome. This is totally new information!
(Still it's good to see this series is still getting love from the press)