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Dark Souls 3
Action RPG
Systems
PC-1 PlayStation-1 Xbox-1
Top Critic Avg: 90 /100 Critics Rec: 94%
Released
March 24, 2016
ESRB
M for Mature: Blood Violence
Developer(s)
From Software
Engine
havok, proprietary engine
Multiplayer
Online Co-Op, Online Multiplayer
Franchise
Dark Souls

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Winner of Gamescom 2015 'Best RPG” and over 35 E3 2015 Awards and Nominations, DARK SOULS™ III continues to push the boundaries with the latest, ambitious chapter in the critically-acclaimed and genre-defining series.

As fires fade and the world falls into ruin, journey into a universe filled with more colossal enemies and environments. Players will be immersed into a world of epic atmosphere and darkness through faster gameplay and amplified combat intensity. Fans and newcomers alike will get lost in the game hallmark rewarding gameplay and immersive graphics.

Now only embers remain… Prepare yourself once more and Embrace The Darkness!

Genre(s)
Action RPG
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Dark Souls 3: How To Beat The Deacons Of The Deep
Dark Souls 3

No boss screams "gank squad" as loudly as the Deacons of the Deep from Dark Souls 3. Put foul priests in their place with these top-tier tactics!

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Dark Souls 3: How To Beat The Crystal Sage Boss
Dark Souls 3

This early game boss in Dark Souls 3 can be obnoxious to deal with, however, there are a few easy ways to end the Crystal Sage swiftly.

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Dark Souls 3: How To Beat The Abyss Watchers
Dark Souls 3

The chaotic Abyss Watchers boss fight in Dark Souls 3 can be tricky. Here are some ways that you can defeat them!

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Dark Souls 3: How To Beat Champion Gundyr
Dark Souls 3

Champion Gundyr is a Dark Souls 3 boss who can be very frustrating for many players. Here are some ways to defeat him!

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Dark Souls 3: All Curved Greatswords (& How To Use Them)
Dark Souls 3

Curved Greatswords in Dark Souls 3 are all about power and mobility. Here are all the ones found in the game and how to use them!

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Dark Souls 3: All Whips (& How To Use Them)
Dark Souls 3

Whips are among the more underrated weapons in Dark Souls 3. However, they can be a fun weapon type if one learns how to use them properly!

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Dark Souls 3: Where To Find All Of The Estus Shards
Dark Souls 3

The Estus Flask is a vital healing item in Dark Souls 3 and can only be upgraded with Estus Shards. Here's where to find them all!

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Illusory Walls In Dark Souls 3
Dark Souls 3: Illusory Wall Locations
From Software

There are plenty of places in Dark Souls 3 that players can only get to by dispelling the illusion over a wall and revealing a hidden passage.

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Dark Souls 3: 10 Underrated Items (That Are Actually Very Useful)
Dark Souls 3

Dark Souls 3 features many underrated items that can actually be useful and are sometimes overlooked. Here's a look at some examples.

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10 Mistakes Everyone Makes On Their First Playthrough Of Dark Souls 3
Dark Souls 3

Dark Souls 3 is an unforgiving experience and there are a lot of big mistakes that players make during their first playthrough.

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