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Dark Souls III – reviews and rating

Dark Souls III has an average rating of 91% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (9.3/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4.5/5). The game was released on April 11, 2016 for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Metacritic score is 89, players on RAWG rate the game 88%.

Updated

What critics praise
„Will players continue to be surprised as they move through beautiful and deadly environments or will franchise fatigue set in?“
9,3/10 Game Informer

Game info

Release date
Apr 11, 2016
Platforms
Xbox One
Genres
ActionRPG
Developer
FromSoftware
Publisher
Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware
Average playtime
31 h
Reviews count
2

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FAQ

What is the rating of Dark Souls III?

Dark Souls III has an average rating of 91% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (9.3/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4.5/5).

When was Dark Souls III released?

Dark Souls III was released on April 11, 2016.

What platforms is Dark Souls III available on?

Dark Souls III is available for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

How long does it take to beat Dark Souls III?

Players on RAWG spend on average 31 hours playing Dark Souls III.

Is Dark Souls III worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 91%, Dark Souls III is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. Critics largely agree on the rating.

What games are similar to Dark Souls III?

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Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings
3 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 1,3
Best rating
9,3/10 Game Informer
Worst rating
4,5/5 HardcoreGamer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #16 of 709 games released in 2016 better than 98 % of games
  • #4 of 58 games released in 2016 on Xbox One better than 95 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language2 reviews 91%
  • Foreign critics5 reviews 90%
  • MetacriticMetascore 89%
  • Players (RAWG)1 230 votes 88%

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 60 %
  • Recommended 29 %
  • Meh 7 %
  • Skip 5 %

1 230 votes · RAWG

Reviews

4,5/5
HardcoreGamer Apr 4, 2016
Dark Souls III is shorter than what we’ve come to expect, but it’s also more consolidated to give players exactly what they’re looking for without any unnecessary fluff. There’s still some mishandled bonfire locations and shortcuts spread throughout the world, but this is still a major step-up in level designs and boss battles. It will bring nostalgia back to a game that isn’t even five years old yet,...
9,3/10
Game Informer Apr 3, 2016
Will players continue to be surprised as they move through beautiful and deadly environments or will franchise fatigue set in?

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