Dark Souls II

Dark Souls 2 is one of those games I have played so many times I have put hundreds and hundreds of our into it and I enjoyed very much.

For me Dark Souls 2 is a world of collapse and Decay but it's so far gone that there is almost nothing to save, every place you go that's only hollow shell of what was before.

The atmosphere is so dead, but beautiful and the item descriptions are mostly just I think this happens hundreds of years ago because the history is so far gone that it just memories now and those are almost gone.

My favorite line of Dark Souls because it's talked to me.

There is no path, beyond the scope of light, beyond the reach of dark.

What could possibly await us?

And yet we seek it, insatiably.

Gameplay still very strong I enjoyed it has a weird feeling of floatiness and doesn't really feel good to play before you have the adaptability that at least add 39, but that moment you do that it feels fun. I enjoy this game as boss even if most of them are just defeated and get out of there. It's not really the most memorable boss fight game, but the world is certainly memorable for how destointed it is.

The more I played the more I enjoy this game. It's the opposite of Dark Souls 3 where I enjoyed more on a gameplay level but less and less on the story Level From the more I play it.

From the acclaimed developer "From Software" comes one of the most anticipated video games of all time; Dark Souls 2; the third installment of the souls series. The souls is a franchise which tests your patience and skill equally and rewarding you handsomely for doing so. Except for some pro's out there, some people might not be aware of the reason why this game is so popular; Its' brutally punishing difficulty. You might slam your fists on your keyboard or throw your consoles across the room but at the same time you may dance around the house. The game balances difficulty really well, whilst you may find yourself learning from your mistakes each time you die.

If you are new to the souls series I would recommend you to follow the ign guide for Dark Souls 2.

Happy rage quitting!

I love the first DS and as for this one, I just find it ok. Just ok. I had fun while playing it but after 35hrs I was like, "when does it end?" and not because I found it hard but because I felt it dragged during the final hours. I consider the first one a total masterpiece and I guess my main problem with this one is it's just "the next one."

Its sorcery simulator. dont like the roll system(i frame time is so little) in this game but the game itself is amazing but its not a masterpiece for me.

If you're reading this, you're probably already familiar with the Souls game series and what makes it famous: difficulty. If not, then welcome to Hell.

Dark Souls 2 manages to adequately follow Dark Souls by offering an equally hard and addictive yet flawed experience. I'm glad to say that FromSoftware saw fit to fix/improve a few things over DS1. Graphics are better, there's a much wider variety of weapons, you can fast travel right from the start, and the game's about as difficult yet rewarding as DS1. Unfortunately, this game also suffers from problems that plagued DS1. The story is almost identical to DS1 and is explained just as much... which is to say hardly at all. They just tell you to find powerful souls. That's it. No indication of who/what is carrying said powerful souls or where you're even supposed to take the souls once you have them.

I thought I'd try the game at first without consulting any sort of guide. Big mistake. I know you're supposed to play the game with trial and error (that's how you figure out which weapons you like best and how to fight each type of enemy), but honestly, like in DS1, there are a myriad of things you need to know to progress that you most likely wouldn't figure out without consulting a guide, or by dying over and over (as the developers intended, no doubt).

In short, this game is better and worse than its predecessor in certain ways, yet I still found myself going back for more. I highly recommend having the game's wiki open while playing to avoid excessive frustration. Overall, though, I feel like this game is worth a try if you enjoyed (err... survived) DS1.

TL;DR: For anyone who's curious about this game and has played the first Dark Souls:

Pros: Upgrading equipment and obtaining boss weapons is easier. Regular enemies are a bit tougher to kill. New Game Plus really ups the ante. Durability is replenished by resting at a bonfire. Soundtrack is awesome and less throat-singing heavy than DS1.

Cons: Some bonfires are less than 10 feet away from an enemy mob. Still no clear instruction for what to do story-wise. Have to go back to a certain area to level up. You can be invaded while hollow. Bosses are kind of lame; most of them are humanoid and heavily telegraph their attacks. Optional bosses are a grind since they have massive health pools and can kill you with one hit.