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Game · 2011

Dark Souls

developed by FromSoftware

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Summary

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.

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    Release

    Sep22

    Released worldwide

    September 22, 2011
    Xbox 360
    Oct 4, 2011
    PC
    Aug 23, 2012

    Information

    Developer
    FromSoftware
    Publisher
    Bandai Namco Entertainment
    Director
    Hidetaka Miyazaki
    Genres
    AdventureRole-playing (RPG)
    Platforms
    PS3PS4PCXbox 360

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    Reviews

    • Open review
      copperingots
      7/10
      on PS4Aug 25, 2026
      Dark Souls is definitely one of FromSoftware’s most important and influential games. It feels quite dated nowadays, especially when it comes to the gameplay and some of its animations, but I can still appreciate what it achieved for its time. The world and atmosphere are incredible, with a level of exploration and interconnected level design that still stands out today. The story is also one of the game’s strongest aspects, even though it isn’t told in a traditional way. The way the lore is hidden throughout the world makes discovering it feel genuinely rewarding. It’s definitely an older experience and not always an easy one to get into, but there’s no denying how important and brilliant Dark Souls was in shaping the games that came after it.

    DLCs & Expansions

    Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss2012

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    • Dark Souls II
    • Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin
    • Dark Souls III
    • Dark Souls: Remastered

    Information

    Developer
    FromSoftware
    Publisher
    Bandai Namco Entertainment
    Director
    Hidetaka Miyazaki
    Genres
    AdventureRole-playing (RPG)
    Platforms
    PS3PS4PCXbox 360

    Community

    8.1
    Average
    11
    Ratings
    100%
    Recommend

    How players play it

    13 players
    • 11Beat / Played
    • 2playing
    • 0in backlog
    • 0dropped it

    On Firetale, Dark Souls holds an 8.1/10 community average across 11 player ratings, with 8/10 as the most frequent score (45% of ratings) and 100% of reviewers recommending it (Positive). Out of 13 members who logged a status, 8 marked it as Beat, 3 marked it as Played, 2 are currently playing or paused. PC is the most commonly logged platform for Dark Souls on Firetale (67% of platform-tagged logs).

    Questions about Dark Souls+
    What is Dark Souls's player rating on Firetale?
    Dark Souls has an average player score of 8.1 out of 10 across 11 ratings on Firetale. The most common individual rating is 8/10 (5 ratings). 82% of members scored it 8/10 or higher.
    Is Dark Souls worth playing according to Firetale players?
    100% of Firetale members who left a recommendation verdict recommend playing Dark Souls (Positive, based on 5 votes). Among members who selected Beat, Played or Quit, 100% selected Beat or Played (8 Beat, 3 Played, 0 Quit). Played is used for endless or multiplayer games and does not indicate completion.
    What platforms is Dark Souls available on?
    Dark Souls (2011) is listed on Firetale for PS3, PS4, PC, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Switch.