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|title1=Dark Souls: Prepare To Die Edition | |||
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{{nihongo|'''Dark Souls'''|ダークソウル|Dāku Souru}} is an [[RPG]] developed by [[From Software]]. Previously referred to as ''Project Dark'', Dark Souls is the spiritual successor to [[Demon's Souls]]. It was released for the [[Xbox 360]] and [[PlayStation 3]] in Japan on September 22, 2011, on October 4 in North America, and on October 7 in Europe of the same year. A [[Windows]] version was released in August 2012. | {{nihongo|'''Dark Souls'''|ダークソウル|Dāku Souru}} is an [[RPG]] developed by [[From Software]]. Previously referred to as ''Project Dark'', Dark Souls is the spiritual successor to [[Demon's Souls]]. It was released for the [[Xbox 360]] and [[PlayStation 3]] in Japan on September 22, 2011, on October 4 in North America, and on October 7 in Europe of the same year. A [[Windows]] version was released in August 2012. | ||
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The game consists of dungeon crawling in almost relentlessly hostile environments and exploits the tension instilled by risk vs. reward game mechanics and penalties upon player death. Dark Souls takes place in an open world environment, with the player able to travel to and from areas and explore various available paths. Dark Souls allows players to light Bonfires, which function as respawn locations. These bonfires also replenish health, magic, and special items like Estus flasks - limited vials that restore health, but also respawn all enemies previously defeated, except for bosses and certain special enemies. The player must fight their way through various locations and defeat bosses to progress. | The game consists of dungeon crawling in almost relentlessly hostile environments and exploits the tension instilled by risk vs. reward game mechanics and penalties upon player death. Dark Souls takes place in an open world environment, with the player able to travel to and from areas and explore various available paths. Dark Souls allows players to light Bonfires, which function as respawn locations. These bonfires also replenish health, magic, and special items like Estus flasks - limited vials that restore health, but also respawn all enemies previously defeated, except for bosses and certain special enemies. The player must fight their way through various locations and defeat bosses to progress. | ||
Dark Souls features an elaborate online mode, very much like that of [[Demon's Souls]], which is active whenever the game is connected to the internet (for the [[Xbox 360]] version this feature requires an Xbox Live Gold subscription). The online mode adds numerous dynamic interactions between the individual worlds players, including limited co-op and player versus player within certain conditions. Communication between players is deliberately limited. | Dark Souls features an elaborate online mode, very much like that of [[Demon's Souls]], which is active whenever the game is connected to the internet (for the [[Xbox 360]] version this feature requires an Xbox Live Gold subscription). The online mode adds numerous dynamic interactions between the individual worlds players, including limited co-op and player versus player within certain conditions. Communication between players is deliberately limited. | ||
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The game was first released for the [[PlayStation 3]] and [[Xbox 360]] in Japan on September 22, 2011, and in Western regions in October 2011. Branded as the ''Prepare To Die Edition'', it came out in August 2012 and featured new content, including bosses, enemies, equipment, and NPCs. The new content, subtitled ''[[Artorias of the Abyss]]'', was also released for consoles in October 2012 as downloadable content (DLC). Soon after, it was announced that ''Dark Souls'' for PC would use [[Games for Windows – Live]] for online play and [[Digital rights management|DRM]], spurring fan backlash. | |||
In April 2016, ''Dark Souls'' became available on [[Xbox One]] via [[backward compatibility]]. | |||
A remastered version of the game, titled ''Dark Souls: Remastered'', was released worldwide for [[PlayStation 4]], [[Xbox One]], and Windows in May 2018, and for the [[Nintendo Switch]] on October 19, 2018. The remaster was ported by the Polish studio QLOC, whereas the Switch version was ported by the Singaporean studio [[Virtuos]]. The game runs at a native 60 [[frames per second]] on all platforms except the Nintendo Switch and supports a 4K resolution on the [[PlayStation 4 Pro]], [[Xbox One X]], and Windows. Several changes were made to the online multiplayer, including adding dedicated servers, increasing the maximum number of players online from four to six, and password matchmaking. | |||
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Revision as of 21:45, 3 September 2021
This is the first game in the Dark Souls series. For other games in the series see the Dark Souls category.
| Dark Souls | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | FromSoftware |
| Publisher(s) | Bandai Namco Games Template:Co |
| Year released | 2011 |
| System(s) | PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 |
| Preceded by | Demon's Souls |
| Followed by | Dark Souls II |
| Series | Dark Souls |
| Genre(s) | RPG |
|---|---|
| Modes | Single player, multiplayer |
| Rating(s) |    |
| Dark Souls: Prepare To Die Edition | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | FromSoftware |
| Publisher(s) | Bandai Namco Games Template:Co |
| Year released | 2012 |
| System(s) | Windows |
| Dark Souls: Remastered | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | QLOC |
| Publisher(s) | Bandai Namco Games Template:Co |
| Year released | 2018 |
| System(s) | PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows |
| Dark Souls: Remastered | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Virtuos |
| Publisher(s) | Bandai Namco Games Template:Co |
| Year released | 2018 |
| System(s) | Nintendo Switch |
Dark Souls (ダークソウル Dāku Souru?) is an RPG developed by From Software. Previously referred to as Project Dark, Dark Souls is the spiritual successor to Demon's Souls. It was released for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in Japan on September 22, 2011, on October 4 in North America, and on October 7 in Europe of the same year. A Windows version was released in August 2012.
Template:Continue Nav The game consists of dungeon crawling in almost relentlessly hostile environments and exploits the tension instilled by risk vs. reward game mechanics and penalties upon player death. Dark Souls takes place in an open world environment, with the player able to travel to and from areas and explore various available paths. Dark Souls allows players to light Bonfires, which function as respawn locations. These bonfires also replenish health, magic, and special items like Estus flasks - limited vials that restore health, but also respawn all enemies previously defeated, except for bosses and certain special enemies. The player must fight their way through various locations and defeat bosses to progress.
Dark Souls features an elaborate online mode, very much like that of Demon's Souls, which is active whenever the game is connected to the internet (for the Xbox 360 version this feature requires an Xbox Live Gold subscription). The online mode adds numerous dynamic interactions between the individual worlds players, including limited co-op and player versus player within certain conditions. Communication between players is deliberately limited.
Versions
The game was first released for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in Japan on September 22, 2011, and in Western regions in October 2011. Branded as the Prepare To Die Edition, it came out in August 2012 and featured new content, including bosses, enemies, equipment, and NPCs. The new content, subtitled Artorias of the Abyss, was also released for consoles in October 2012 as downloadable content (DLC). Soon after, it was announced that Dark Souls for PC would use Games for Windows – Live for online play and DRM, spurring fan backlash.
In April 2016, Dark Souls became available on Xbox One via backward compatibility.
A remastered version of the game, titled Dark Souls: Remastered, was released worldwide for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows in May 2018, and for the Nintendo Switch on October 19, 2018. The remaster was ported by the Polish studio QLOC, whereas the Switch version was ported by the Singaporean studio Virtuos. The game runs at a native 60 frames per second on all platforms except the Nintendo Switch and supports a 4K resolution on the PlayStation 4 Pro, Xbox One X, and Windows. Several changes were made to the online multiplayer, including adding dedicated servers, increasing the maximum number of players online from four to six, and password matchmaking.
Table of Contents
- Prologue: Northern Undead Asylum
- Firelink Shrine
- Undead Burg
- Undead Parish
- Darkroot Garden
- Lower Undead Burg
- The Depths
- Darkroot Basin
- Valley of the Drakes
- Blighttown
- Undead Asylum Part 2
- Darkroot Garden Part 2
- Sen's Fortress
- Anor Londo
- Painted World of Ariamis
- The Great Hollow
- Ash Lake
- The Catacombs
- Tomb of the Giants
- The Duke's Archives
- Crystal Cave
- New Londo Ruins
- Demon Ruins
- Lost Izalith
- Kiln of the First Flame