A challenging action RPG set in the kingdom of Drangleic, emphasizing deliberate combat, exploration, and punishing but fair progression with numerous build options.
- Developer: FromSoftware
- Year/Platforms: 2014; PS3, Xbox 360, PC (Scholar of the First Sin enhanced edition in 2015, PS4/Xbox One)
- Genre: Action RPG
- Core mechanics: Stamina-based combat, invincibility frames, bonfires and Estus management, covenants, New Game Plus
- Reception: Strong praise for level variety and replayability; debated changes vs. Dark Souls, later refined in Scholar of the First Sin