Dark Souls III Expansion Pack
Release Date: October 25, 2016
First major DLC expansion for the fantasy action RPG Dark Souls III, created by From Software studio. When it comes to mechanics, Ashes of Ariandel doesn’t introduce any major changes to the base game, focusing on complex combat system and clashes in which every encountered enemy can be a major hindrance to our hero.
Dark Souls III: Ashes of Ariandel for PC, PS4 and XONE is the first expansion for Dark Souls III. From Software, the developer responsible for the add-on had also created the base game and the previous installments of the series. The expansion can be bought separately, or as a part of the season that gives access to two DLCs.
The expansion introduces a new, snow-covered location called Ariandel, in which we discover further mysteries of the obscure universe of Dark Souls, of course while taking on hordes of enemies. Among them, we can single out few powerful bosses. Additionally, the developers prepared a special map for PvP encounters called Hollow Arena, new weapons, armors, and spells.
Dark Souls III: Ashes of Ariandel doesn’t differ much from the base game – it’s still a challenging action-RPG in which every enemy is a serious threat. During the gameplay, we explore open locations, trying to stay alive and discover the secrets hidden in the depths of Ariandel.
Platforms:
PC Windows
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Developer: FromSoftware
Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment
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A series of action RPGs, enjoying a cult status among many players. Japanese studio FromSoftware is responsible for its creation, and the entire series is inextricably linked with Hidetaka Miyazaki, who served as production director for most installments.
System Requirements for Dark Souls III: Ashes of Ariandel Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i3-2100 3.1 GHz/AMD FX-6300 3.5 GHz, 4 GB, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GT 750/3 GB Radeon HD 7950 or better, 25 GB HDD, Windows Vista/7/8/8.1/10.
Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i7-3770 3.90 GHz/AMD FX-8350 4.0 GHz, 8 GB, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 970/Radeon R9 290 or better, 25 GB HDD, Windows 7(SP1)/8.1/10 64-bit.
Game Ratings for Dark Souls III: Ashes of Ariandel Video Game.
Push Square: 5 / 10 by Ben Tarrant
Dark Souls III: Ashes of Ariandel misses the mark. It fails to fill a large, fresh environment with tangible reasons to stay there any longer than a few hours, and although the new weapons and gear are some of the best in the game, you'll want to play about with them somewhere other than The Painted World. Each boss battle feels generic and produces a dead end, feeling unrelated as a result. The experience constantly builds itself up but never climaxes, falling flat without spectacle leaving you to lug your new arsenal of weapons and gear back to the Firelink Shrine, your work in The Painted World apparently complete. The Arena finally constructs a functional environment for something long curated by the community, but removes something in the process thanks to reward-less matches that fail to emulate the underground fight club feeling found in the main game.
TrueAchievements: 4 / 5 by Marc Hollinshead
The new Painted World looks gorgeous at times and exploration feels rewarding as you discover more shortcuts and pathways. The multiplayer arena seems unusual at first, but it is an interesting take on the game's PvP. Only hardcore fans will stick around for the long haul, though, so the DLC's main appeal comes from an awe inspiring boss fight at the end.
ZTGD: 7 / 10 by Justin Celani
Ashes of Ariandel is a good time for those looking to give themselves an excuse to boot up Dark Souls 3 again, as if that is even necessary.
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