Action · 2011
Dark Souls
In short: Dark Souls is an Action game by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America, released in 2011 on PC, PlayStation and Xbox. It takes about 50 hours to beat. Critics rate it 89/100.
Bone-rattling because of its complexity adventure in the Lordran, land of the ancient lords and endless mysteries. We are playing for a tacit prisoner, whose goal is to become human again. This is the first game in the series. The main game mechanics is exploration. Dark Souls is a third-person action RPG, a part of…
Key facts
- Released
- 22 September 2011
- Genre
- Action · RPG
- Length
- ≈ 50 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC · PlayStation · Xbox
- Studio
- BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America, FromSoftware
- Publisher
- Bandai Namco Entertainment, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment US
- Critics
- Metacritic 89
- Best price
- $17.60 · Green Man Gaming
Where to buy
Why play it
- Metacritic 89 — critics loved it
- "Action" vibe
- ≈ 50h to see the end
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Dark Souls?
Expect about 50 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Dark Souls with friends?
No, Dark Souls is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Dark Souls on?
Dark Souls is available on PC, PlayStation and Xbox.
Where to buy Dark Souls for the best price?
The best price Game Picker found is $17.60 at Green Man Gaming. Prices are checked daily.
Is Dark Souls a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 89.
What games are like Dark Souls?
In the same spirit: Bloodborne, Dark Souls III and Dark Souls II.
