Dark Souls III: Ashes of Ariandel

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• GBGaming Bolt

  Ravi Sinha · Nov 08, 2016

  7.0

  Dark Souls 3's Ashes of Ariandel DLC is an odd little piece of content...and little is the operative word. It's fun while it lasts, PvP receives some pretty cool new additions and the environments are gorgeous. Nonetheless, From Software is capable of so much more. This ranks slightly above acceptable.

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• GRGame Revolution

  Jamal Roberts · Nov 02, 2016

  8.0

  I hope this is a taste of what’s to come with the second Dark Souls 3 DLC expansion, which is currently set to arrive early next year. For now, there’s plenty of reason to dive into the Painted World and face the challenges ahead.

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• CCOGconnected

  Scott Sullivan · Oct 28, 2016

  7.0

  One part that seems strange to me, is that one of the bosses could have had a whole covenant designed around it, and it would be incredibly fitting. It feels like there are some ideas that could have been seized with much greater enthusiasm. Dark Souls 3: Ashes Of Ariandel is worth a look, but I sorely hope that From brings their A Game with the last piece of DLC for this incredibly popular serie

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• WWccftech.com

  Dave Aubrey · Oct 27, 2016

  7.8

  Some will be disappointed by The Ashes of Ariandel, for obvious reasons, but I relished jumping back in to a game I adore, with one of the greatest bosses of the series.

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• UUSGamer

  Kat Bailey · Oct 27, 2016

  8.0

  From Software once again serves up a solid piece of DLC with Ashes of Ariandel, even if it is a tad short. It's full of beautiful vistas and interesting levels, and the boss fight at the end is a good challenge for high-level players. But those looking for something new and innovative are apt to be disappointed, as this is all familiar territory for the series. Still, From Software's execution is strong in this first piece of Dark Souls 3 DLC.
• GGameSpot

  Miguel Concepcion · Oct 27, 2016

  7.0

  While Ashes of Ariandel is ultimately a safe addition to Dark Souls III, it's convincingly satisfying; the risk of death at any moment is as likely as finding a new piece of practical gear or the discovery of an unexplored path. Just don't expect any areas as memorable as those in the main game or revelatory moments that substantially expands the lore.

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