Dark Souls 2 still punishes the impatient and incautious, then. After vanquishing the first boss – which, again, we'll leave unspoilt – the game doesn't spell out where to go next.

Dark Souls 3 hits the PS4, Xbox One, and PC on April 12. Unless you live in Japan, where it’ll be coming on March 24. They’re pretty lucky, and that’s not counting the two limited edition ...

It may not be a direct comparison, but this opening sequence does seem fairly Dark Souls -like. The real similarities start to appear when the player enters their first combat encounter.

Pik-Sen Lim, the narrator of the opening cinematics for Dark Souls and Dark Souls III, has passed away. Known for her appearances in British television series in addition to her role in Dark Souls ...

Elden Ring brought this to the open world, but the Dark Souls trilogy used more condensed design in ways that help it hold up today. So if you've never played any of the originals, now's the time ...

Featured in Dark Souls 2 ‘s Crown of the Old Iron King DLC, Sir Alonne is frequently lauded as one of the series’ finest duels, showcasing the peak quality found in that game’s expansions.

Dark Souls II wants to kill you, but the cycle of death and rebirth is worth it if it means finding the royal ring that lets you open that giant door and discover what new and wonderful lands lie ...