7/10
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.