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The Something Awful Forums > Discussion > Video Games > Dark Souls - Bonfire of the Profanities
 
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AlPath
Jan 14, 2008

StringOfLetters posted:

IGN rates Dark Souls a 9.0.

http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/09/30/dark-souls-video-review?objectid=86621

The biggest mark against it in their final line? "-Not for the timid."
Lets look at the breakdown:
9.5 Presentation
The creature and environment design is incomparable, confidently spanning the extremes between disgusting, horrific, majestic and desolately beautiful.
9.0 Graphics
Occasional slow-down in busy areas is not enough to take the sheen off this world.
9.5 Sound
Dark Souls' sound design is astounding, from the beating of mighty wings to the atmospheric drip-drip-drip of a dank sewer.
9.0 Gameplay
Tight, exciting combat is a the core of brutally fair design that only occasionally crosses the line.
9.5 Lasting Appeal
There are at least 60 hours in the first playthrough, with plenty more in exploration and experimentation.

9.0
OVERALL

So that's: 9.5/ 9 / 9.5 / 9 /9.5 = 9 :smugbert:
Oh IGN how I love thee. :ughh:

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