Watch: This April Fools' video for Dark Souls III is pretty special

Although we did say we're not bothering with April Fools' Day this year because, come on, this is too good not to ignore.

With the build-up for Dark Souls III now reaching a fever pitch, this little trailer pitches the game as an '80s VHS grindhouse splatter-fest. All of which we're totally on board with, April Fools' Day or not.

Before you get all excited, there's no Dark Souls movie on the way - however the release date for the game is correct and it's very obviously footage taken from the game itself.

Take a look.

Dark Souls III hits the shelves on April 12th on PlayStation 4, XboxOne and PC and, all going well, we'll have the review right quick.

Via YouTube