Dark Souls

Console:PS3.

Dark Souls takes place in the fictional kingdom of Lordran. Players assume the role of a cursed human character who has been chosen to make a pilgrimage out of the Undead Asylum to discover the fate of the undead. The plot of Dark Souls is primarily told through descriptions of in-game items and dialogue with Non-Playable Characters (NPCs.) Players must piece together what vague information they obtain in order to understand the story, rather than having it laid out for them by the game. Dark Soulsgarnered large recognition due to its grueling difficulty and unforgiving challenges. The game world is filled with weapons, armor, and consumable items that serve to assist the player throughout the game.