An incredible game and spiritual-successor to Demon's Souls, Dark Souls is an intense action RPG set in the land of Lordran. Explore a kingdom beset by a mysterious curse and the ever-present, lingering "threat" of the Dark, which is on the verge of consuming everything as the prosperous Age of Fire draws to a close.

Newly escaped from a prison at the edge of the world, you are charged with a quest to "save" the kingdom in whichever way you see fit; will you fight to keep the torch lit? Or will you douse the flame and let nature take its course?

The game offers virtually limitless choices when it comes to play-style. There's a vast arsenal of weapons, shields, spells, and armour available that lets you tweak and refine every aspect of your character to suit your personal tastes.

The world is deceptively large and completely seamless, allowing (and demanding) thorough exploration. The story is intentionally ambiguous, and allows you to draw your own conclusions based on item descriptions, cryptic hints from NPCs, and whatever else you can infer from objects placed around the world. But beware, danger lurks behind every corner.

Online play comes in the form of co-op and PVP. If you're having difficulty with a particular area or boss, summon a friend into your world and engage in jolly co-operation! Or, if you're itching for a fight, Dark Souls encourages you to invade other worlds (and even be invaded yourself). Duke it out for that most precious of resources, Humanity, as well as tokens specific to whatever Covenant you decided to represent, which you can exchange for greater power.

With endless possibilities and a very difficult, highly-rewarding experience guaranteed, you'll be playing this game for a very long time. And there's always something new to discover no matter how far you venture.