The original Windows version of the game was less well received, with criticism directed at numerous technical issues. While some praised the challenge it provides, others criticized it for being unnecessarily unforgiving. However, the game's difficulty received mixed reviews. Dark Souls takes place in the fictional kingdom of Lordran, where players assume the role of a cursed undead character who begins a pilgrimage to discover the fate of their kind.ĭark Souls received critical acclaim upon its release and is considered to be one of the greatest video games ever made, with critics praising the depth of its combat, intricate level design, and world lore. It was released for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in Japan by FromSoftware in September 2011 and worldwide by Namco Bandai Games in the following month. A spiritual successor to FromSoftware's Demon's Souls, the game is the second installment in the Souls series.
Dark Soulsb is an action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Namco Bandai Games.
