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Full Release (2011)
Difficulty Summary
Dark Souls is considered a challenging game that consistently tests players without reaching extreme difficulty.
Why Players Find It Difficult
Players often find this game difficult because of several demanding mechanics:
Who Will Find It Difficult
Dark Souls will push beginners and may still frustrate experienced players in certain sections. Players comfortable with similarly demanding games will have the best time here. Players who rated games like Demon's Souls, Dark Souls III, and Celeste at a similar challenge level may find Dark Souls broadly comparable in difficulty.
Based on 35 ratings on Normal/Default difficulty, the average score is 7.8/10. Most players rated this game around 9.
Developer(s)
FromSoftware
Publisher(s)
Bandai Namco Entertainment
Genre(s)
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Platform(s)
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
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About 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, 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.
Users also rated
Players who rated Dark Souls also rated the games shown below, with Demon's Souls (7.9), Dark Souls III (7.9), and Celeste (7.7) being most similar in difficulty!
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As a gamer later in life (45+) I would recommend going slow, killing 1 enemy at a time and not running through at it will frustrate and is designed to punish careless mistakes. I would recommend guides only for when you get stuck. Go slow, break up game play to 1 hour chucks.