Dark Souls
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,…
A masterpiece of world design and tough-but-fair combat that rewards patience like nothing else.Kit · Sadkitty Games
Loved
- Interconnected world full of shortcuts
- Every boss is memorable
- Deep, cryptic lore
Not so much
- Late-game areas are rushed
- Original PC port needed fan fixes
Play it if players who love challenge and learning through failure.
Skip it if anyone who hates dying repeatedly or wants clear guidance.
No cheat codes
Dark Souls doesn't have cheat codes. The tips and secrets below are the next best thing.
Play it better
- Bonfires refill your Estus Flasks and respawn enemies; use them to plan your next push.
- Pick the Master Key as your starting gift; it opens shortcuts and shortcuts are everything.
- Kindle bonfires with Humanity for more Estus.
- Shoot the tail of the drake on the Undead Burg bridge from below to earn the powerful Drake Sword.
- Learn to parry or block with a shield before you try to dodge-roll everything.
- Watch your equipment load; staying under 50% keeps your roll fast.
Hidden in plain sight
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Trivia
- Hidetaka Miyazaki directed it as a spiritual successor to Demon's Souls.
- Fans petitioned for a PC port, which arrived as the Prepare to Die Edition in 2012.
- A modder named Durante quickly released DSfix to fix the PC port's locked resolution.
- A remastered version launched in 2018.
