Bleach: Dark Souls

 
8.6
very good
 
CRITICS SCORE
8.1
(16 ratings)
GAMER SCORE
9
(315 ratings)

The Good

Tight fighting engine with loads of abilities, Balanced spirit card system, Graphics and sound are faithful to show, 40-plus characters on roster.

The Bad

Core action is largely unchanged, Problematic lag in online matches.

The Bottom Line

Developed by Treasure and localized for North America, Bleach: Dark Souls features a multitude of enhancements to Bleach: The Blade of Fate. These enhancements include multiplayer games with expanded personalization features, special Bankai moves, 30 new Spirit Cards, power-enhancing crystals, seven new gameplay modes, and over 40 playable characters including Rukia, Kon and hero Ichigo.

Bleach: Dark Souls delivers an authentic anime experience with non-stop action and swordplay. The game features an expanded cast of characters voiced by the actors from the anime series.

Game Screenshots

Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
80/100
score

Bleach: Dark Souls improves upon what was already a fantastic game, and belongs in your fighting game collection.

IGN review logo
85/100
score

Bleach: Dark Souls may feel late to the party for those of you that import, or keep a keen eye on the Japanese gaming scene (even if you don't directly participate), but despite the gigantic gap between Bleach Japanese and US releases, there's still no de

Game Features

Exclusive Single-player Storyline. Bleach: Dark Souls features an exclusive storyline that takes place in between seasons 1 and 2 of the animated series. Fans of the anime will have to play Bleach: Dark Souls to uncover story plot points that are sure to shed new insight on Ichigo's quest to save Rukia.
Exciting Multiplayer fighting action. Up to four players will enjoy the fighting action via Wi-Fi connection. This game supports the Download Play feature where one player has a cartridge and transmits the game to another player's Nintendo DS which allows them to play head-to-head.
Variety of multi-plane 2D fighting arenas. Players can switch between the foreground and the background battlelines to chase after or escape from opponents.
Large cast of popular characters. Players will select from 44 of their favorite characters who are all voiced by the actors from the anime series including the Hollows.
Special attacks to master. Players can inflict massive damage on opponents with special Combos and Super Power Attacks taken directly from the series.
Seven thrilling gameplay modes. Story, Arcade, Versus, Training and Challenge modes along with two unlockable modes which will provide hours of replayability and keep players coming back for more.
30 New Power-up Cards and Power Crystals to Customize Spirit Card Deck. On the lower screen, players can customize and manage their deck of Power-up Cards for boosts to Health, Attack and Defense, and much more.
New Bleach Encyclopedia. Contains fun and interesting facts about the entire Bleach universe. Fans of the series are sure to use this as a reference for to expand their Bleach knowledge.

Game Specs

Modes
Arcade, Story, Training, Versus, Wi-Fi Versus

Online Features
Online Multiplayer

 

Wireless
DS Multi-Card Play (1-4), DS Single-Card Play (1-4)

 

Controller Functions

GAMEPLAY CONTROLS

Control Pad
Move. Dash (Tap Twice). Up = Jump. Double Jump (Twice). Down = Crouch. Left/Right = Recover.

A Button
Heavy Attack

B Button
Flash Step

X Button
Medium Attack

 

Y Button
Light Attack

L Button
Line Jump

R Button
Guard

Start
Pause Menu

 

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "T"
This game is Rated: Teen
Content is most suitable for children ages 13 and up. This game may contain violence, gambling, suggestive themes, crude humor, or some strong language.
Content Descriptors:
Cartoon Violence, Mild Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol
 
Game Info
Platform:Nintendo DS
Release Date:10/7/2008
Publisher:SEGA
Developer:Treasure
Genre:Fighting
ESRB Rating:T
Gamesite:--
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