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Dark Souls

About Dark Souls

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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.

Age Ratings

  • ESRB

    RP

    ESRB RP
  • PEGI

    M

    PEGI M
  • CERO

    CERO D

    CERO CERO D
  • USK

    USK 16

    USK USK 16
  • GRAC

    18+

    GRAC 18+
  • CLASS_IND

    14

    CLASS_IND 14
  • ACB

    MA 15+

    ACB MA 15+

Developer

Aug 23, 2012

Windows

Oct 07, 2011

PlayStation 3

Oct 04, 2011

Xbox 360

Oct 04, 2011

PlayStation 3

Sep 22, 2011

PlayStation 3

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