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Video game · 2011

Dark Souls

Released 22 September 2011 on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One

Developer
FromSoftware
Publisher
FromSoftware
Made in
Tokyo, Japan
Genre
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Themes
Action, Fantasy
Series
Dark Souls
METACRITIC85
IGDB CRITICS918 reviews
IGDB PLAYERS871,721 ratings

About Dark Souls

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.

Summary: IGDB.

Release dates

PlayStation 322 September 2011
Xbox 3604 October 2011
PC23 August 2012
Nintendo Switchlater, date unknown
PlayStation 4later, date unknown
Xbox Onelater, date unknown

Screenshots

Dark Souls screenshot 1Dark Souls screenshot 2Dark Souls screenshot 3Dark Souls screenshot 4

Videos

Dark Souls: E3 2011 Official TrailerDark Souls: All Saints' Day Trailer

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Sources: Wikidata, IGDB, Wikipedia's release lists.