Dark Souls (2011)
PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 3 · Xbox 360
4.40 from 6175 ratings · #49 top rated on Grouvee
13734 members have it in their collection · 769 playing now · 3485 backlogged · 1769 wish listed
How long? Main story 55h · with extras 70h · 100% 110h (from 162 logged playthroughs)
Dark Souls is an action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released in September 2011 as a spiritual sequel to Demon's Souls, it is set in a dark, medieval fantasy world. It is renowned for its challenging gameplay, intricate level design, and deep lore. Players control a customizable character known as the Chosen Undead, embarking …
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Dark Souls is an action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released in September 2011 as a spiritual sequel to Demon's Souls, it is set in a dark, medieval fantasy world. It is renowned for its challenging gameplay, intricate level design, and deep lore. Players control a customizable character known as the Chosen Undead, embarking on a perilous journey to uncover the secrets of the cursed land of Lordran.
Dark Souls is known for its punishing difficulty, requiring players to carefully manage combat, stamina, and resources while navigating hostile environments filled with dangerous enemies and formidable bosses. The game features a unique multiplayer component, allowing players to leave messages for others, summon allies for cooperative play, or invade other players' worlds for PvP combat.
The original release of Dark Souls received critical acclaim for its atmospheric world, innovative mechanics, and rewarding gameplay, solidifying its place as a seminal title in the action RPG genre.
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Details
- Developers
- FromSoftware
- Publishers
- Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Genres
- Adventure, Role-playing (RPG)
- Themes
- Action, Fantasy
- Franchises
- Dark Souls
- Series
- Dark Souls
- Steam
- View on Steam
Release dates
- Sep 22, 2011 (Full Release) (Japan) PlayStation 3
- Oct 04, 2011 (Full Release) (North_America) PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
- Oct 06, 2011 (Full Release) (Australia) PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
- Oct 07, 2011 (Full Release) (Europe) PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
- Oct 18, 2011 (Full Release) (Korea) Xbox 360
- Aug 23, 2012 (Full Release) (Australia) PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Aug 24, 2012 (Full Release) (Europe) PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Aug 24, 2012 (Full Release) (North_America) PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Oct 25, 2012 (Full Release) (Japan) PC (Microsoft Windows)
Also available on
- Dark Souls: Limited Edition (2011) · PS3, X360
- Dark Souls: Collector's Edition (2011) · PC, PS3, X360
- Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss Edition (2012) · PS3, X360
- Dark Souls: Remastered (2018) · NSW, PC, PS4, XONE
Related
Bundled in
- Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition (Aug 2012) · PC, PS3, X360
DLC
- Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss (Aug 2012) · PC, PS3, X360
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Rating distribution
5 stars
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4 stars
1452
3 stars
559
2 stars
225
1 star
109
Community All Reviews Statuses
Status buffaling Feb 26, 2013
HAHA CAPRA DEMON I STABBED MY DRAKE SWORD IN YO BOOTY.
Ahem. Strategy: light armor, high stability shield (tower kite), drake sword. I ran up the stairs, sliced up those undead dogs, played tag with CD for a while until I could get in a few attacks and before I knew it he was dead! I'm in shock but so …
HAHA CAPRA DEMON I STABBED MY DRAKE SWORD IN YO BOOTY.
Ahem. Strategy: light armor, high stability shield (tower kite), drake sword. I ran up the stairs, sliced up those undead dogs, played tag with CD for a while until I could get in a few attacks and before I knew it he was dead! I'm in shock but so pleased. Let's be real, I love this game.
Status buffaling Feb 23, 2013
Round 1: Switched to light armor to maneuver more quickly in the Capra Demon's cramped room. The dogs knocked me down & killed me before the Capra Demon could. AUGH!
Round 2: Switched back to full armor & longer weapon to take out dogs in one sweep--long attack time left me vulnerable to CD again.
Round 3: Switched to light …
Round 1: Switched to light armor to maneuver more quickly in the Capra Demon's cramped room. The dogs knocked me down & killed me before the Capra Demon could. AUGH!
Round 2: Switched back to full armor & longer weapon to take out dogs in one sweep--long attack time left me vulnerable to CD again.
Round 3: Switched to light armor. Ran past CD to stairs. Killed dogs. CD still crushed me.
Status buffaling Feb 18, 2013
Spent a while in the Darkroot garden killing the sleeping giants but now I forgot how to get back to the Capra Demon. I can't find that blasted door...! The blame is on me, of course. I should probably start mapping everything by hand, old-school RPG style.