This is a terrific Game. It looks like Dark Souls, it plays like Dark Souls, it sounds like Dark Souls.

But it's not Dark Souls.

Not litterally, at least.

Let's make a point here: this is a positive review.

This game is an absolut blast. I really enjoyed (and still am) enjoying this game, with all its glorious and shiny PvP, easy loot and non-punitive mechanics. But this is the biggest gripe I have with it:

It is fun.

When I think "Dark Souls", fun is not the word I'd think of. Intriguing, Gothic, Dark, Depressive, Hard, Deep.

But not fun.

When I took care of Gwyn in the first title, I was exhausted. Of course, I was willing to take another trip in the NG+, yet I was terrified about having to go through all that sheer, magnificent pain and frustration all over again.

Dark Souls III, compared to that, is a stroll in the park.

And I am not talking merely about the raw difficulty of the thing: the depression, the choices I made, the people I saw dying - it all felt like I completed a unique, aesthetic journey.

With Dark Souls III, I feel like farming, improving my stats, getting this or that weapon.

Plus, I had the dire feeling that FS had to throw cheap references to the older titles just to get its fanbase all moist. Don't get me wrong, I had my nerd boner up and hard in Anor Londo, but really, ten square meters littered in dung? Is that it? Nice. but a cheap, really cheap vibe.

It's fun, it plays a thousand times better than Dark Souls 1 & 2, but it is kind of what Battlefield 4 is to Battlefield 2 (not litterally, because BF4 is utter ♥♥♥♥♥ while DS III is lovely <3).

I never thought I could enjoy a Souls so light-heartedly, and I can't really say whether this is a good thing or not.

Long story short: if you are looking for a real Souls experience, fetch yourselves a Demon Souls or a Dark Souls, if you are looking for a slightly modern, less inspired Souls, get DS II.

If you are looking for a beautifully made, fast paced, way easier and bright Souls, get the third instalment.

This is a terrific Game. It looks like Dark Souls, it plays like Dark Souls, it sounds like Dark Souls. But it's not Dark Souls. Not litterally, at least. Let's make a point here: this is a positive review. This game is an absolut blast. I really enjoyed (and still am) enjoying this game, with all its glorious and shiny PvP, easy loot and non-punitive mechanics. But this is the biggest gripe I have with it: It is fun. When I think "Dark Souls", fun is not the word I'd think of. Intriguing, Gothic, Dark, Depressive, Hard, Deep. But not fun. When I took care of Gwyn in the first title, I was exhausted. Of course, I was willing to take another trip in the NG+, yet I was terrified about having to go through all that sheer, magnificent pain and frustration all over again. Dark Souls III, compared to that, is a stroll in the park. And I am not talking merely about the raw difficulty of the thing: the depression, the choices I made, the people I saw dying - it all felt like I completed a unique, aesthetic journey. With Dark Souls III, I feel like farming, improving my stats, getting this or that weapon. Plus, I had the dire feeling that FS had to throw cheap references to the older titles just to get its fanbase all moist. Don't get me wrong, I had my nerd boner up and hard in Anor Londo, but really, ten square meters littered in dung? Is that it? Nice. but a cheap, really cheap vibe. It's fun, it plays a thousand times better than Dark Souls 1 & 2, but it is kind of what Battlefield 4 is to Battlefield 2 (not litterally, because BF4 is utter shite while DS III is lovely <3). I never thought I could enjoy a Souls so light-heartedly, and I can't really say whether this is a good thing or not. Long story short: if you are looking for a real Souls experience, fetch yourselves a Demon Souls or a Dark Souls, if you are looking for a slightly modern, less inspired Souls, get DS II. If you are looking for a beautifully made, fast paced, way easier and bright Souls, get the third instalment.