Action RPG · FromSoftware / Bandai Namco · 2016
Dark Souls III
4.7/5
White hot
A dying, ash-grey kingdom of knights and kings. The fastest and most polished of the Souls trilogy.
Help on offer
Summon other players or AI helpers; build choices matter.
What you do
Explore interconnected castles and swamps, fight fearsome bosses, build a character and summon help from other players.
Who it suits
Players ready for their first or third Souls game. Co-op summons make it more forgiving.
First contact
The first boss waits in a graveyard, a test you will probably fail. Then the High Wall of Lothric opens like a cathedral.
The grind
Bonfires, shortcuts and bosses form the rhythm. Summoning another player for a tough boss is part of the culture.
When to cool down
Bonfires save everything. Stop when you reach a new one.
Burns bright
- Superb bosses
- Atmospheric world
- Co-op help available
Burns you
- Expansions cost extra
- Online can be invaded
Verdict
The polished peak of the Souls series. Rest at every bonfire.
Next in the fire
Written by the Ember Forge desk. Updated 25 October 2026. Facts checked against publisher and store pages at that date. Set a limit with the Cool-down timer before you start.