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Bleach: Dark Souls on the Nintendo DS brings an exclusive storyline, expanded cast of playable characters and fast multi-plane fighting action for up to four players via Wi-Fi. Players build a power-packed Spirit Card Deck and collect power crystals to augment their spirit card powers on the lower screen and dish out moves that directly affect their opponent's gameplay. With a burgeoning cast of 44 characters including the ability to play as Hollows, players can spend hours experiencing furious fighting gameplay and unlocking personal character stories all based on the series' story arc. [Sega]
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more... 97
Game Chronicles
A well rounded game. It had the “hot key” feature that I love for those of us who fail miserably at those button combos. Being able to play all the characters from the previous title plus several key characters from previous seasons of the show is definitely a big plus.
 90
Pocket Gamer UK
With its cracking fighting mechanics and excellent multiplayer options, Bleach: Dark Souls lives up to the very high standards of the beat-'em up series on DS.
90
Vandal Online
Not just in the fighting genre, this is one of the best games on Nntendo DS, and this is saying a lot if we consider the huge portfolio of the console. We hope the other two Bleach installments currently on the way for Nintendo DS arrive Europe in this way: perfectly translated to Spanish and keeping is fun online mode.
90
N-Europe
Dark Souls is very similar to The Blade of Fate with improvements. Still one of the best fighting games currently available on the DS. Addictive? Definently!
86
3DJuegos
Bleach: Dark Souls improves the last game offering a better playing experience. A good working in the gameplay give us the best 2D fighting game on Nintendo DS. An excellent playability thanks to easy executions in the combos, variety game modes and a faithfully to the manganime. A must-have for the followers of the classical 2D fighting games and for the lovers of the franchise.
85
Meristation
Dark Souls is the natural evolution of The Blade of Fate, adding more characters, new cards and an improved story mode. Even if you don't like the anime, Dark Souls is perfect for anyone who wants a complex and great fighting game for the DS.
85
Nintendo Power
The action-game geniuses at Treasure have managed to make the game both accessible and challenging and add enough story, Spirit Cards, and characters to justify this sequel. [Nov 2008, p.100]
85
IGN
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 denying that Dark Souls is one of the best pocket fighters out there, and a seriously impressive package on DS.
85
Worth Playing
It's a pretty solid follow-up to the original, and it still stands as one of the best, if not the best, fighter on the DS system.
84
Gamer 2.0
While you won’t find anything totally new in this new entry to the Bleach DS fighting series, you’ll definitely find a greatly polished piece of work that has basically improved upon every aspect that made the game both great and somewhat flawed.
84
Cheat Code Central
This title has the great control and excellent assortment of play modes that made the original title so impressive, and it adds more characters and a new story mode to make the whole experience feel new.
83
1UP
Bleach: Dark Souls will surely appeal to both fighter fans and anime devotees. The learning curve's gradual enough for casual players, while the varied, complex game mechanics will definitely please seasoned fighting-game vets.
83
GameFocus
If it wasn’t for the card system, the game would’ve rocked even more for us while experienced Bleach connoisseurs will find the perfect system to use them. Still, Bleach: Dark Souls remains a good fighting game. Of course, anyone who knows the franchise from A to Z will definitely enjoy it more than us.
80
Games Radar (in-house)
There’s not much of a single-player mode beyond the typical arcade, survival, and a weird story mode that doesn’t follow any Bleach plotline we’ve ever read. But the online multiplayer performs remarkably well, and makes up for it beautifully.
80
Teletext GameCentral
A largely unnecessary sequel to what is still the best beat 'em-up on the DS – or indeed any portable.
80
Eurogamer Portugal
If you look at the package as a whole, you will see that the best of the game is precisely the fighting system and the fun you can get while playing it with friends, or if you are lucky enough to get into an Online match. Fans of the series will probably find in Urahara an entertainment for long hours.
80
Nintendo Life
It's encouraging to see despite the depressing flood of casual 'me too' titles the DS is afflicted with some developers can still use the machine to create a suitably hardcore experience.
80
Thunderbolt
It’s still one of the best fighting games on the DS. While that might not be saying much in that context, it’s still got plenty going for it.
80
GameSpot
Bleach: Dark Souls improves upon what was already a fantastic game, and belongs in your fighting game collection.
80
GamePro
All things considered, I'd have to say that Dark Souls is a much better (if largely similar) game than Blade of Fate.
80
Modojo
The only thing working against Bleach: Dark Souls is familiarity. You've seen most of these options before in Blade of Fate. Aside from that, this is a true winner for fans of the anime, Treasure fanatics and fighting purists.
80
Cynamite
Despite its short story mode, Bleach: Dark Souls is a great Beat 'em up, because of its numerous fighters and a great multiplayer part.
80
games(TM)
A simple setup that gives way to complexity the more you experiment with the game’s higher levels of play. [Apr 2009, p.120]
73
NGamer UK
A great Bleach 'thing' but it lacks the grace that holds the show's combat together. [June 2009, p.70]
70
Eurogamer Spain
Bleach: Dark Souls is a good fighting game, focusing on the most important aspect: its playability. It might no be revolutionary, but it's a good game considering that it's based on a license.
70
AceGamez
Bleach: Dark Souls is a great 2D beat 'em up for hardcore fighting fans but I can't see it bringing in many new converts to the genre.
70
Level7.nu
This is a great 2D fighting experience for the DS. With impressive graphics and entertaining super moves this is definitely something that Bleach fans will enjoy. There are few new features to be found here when compared to the predecessor though. A multiplayer mode that only requires one cartridge is a big plus for the experience.
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