2013 is shaping up to be one of the finest years for gamers in recent memory. With Nintendo's Wii U already available for gamers, Microsoft and Sony are expected to amaze gamers all around the world with their new consoles next year, hopefully. Many gamers always say (and expect) that some of the best games for any console are released at the end of their life cycle, and it seems that next year won't disappoint in that regard.
Dark Souls 2 remains a divisive entry in the landmark RPG franchise, but Hidetaka Miyazaki believes it led to the success of Elden Ring.
DS2 was fine. While there was a bit of recycling assets or ideas for bosses, it was a bigger more open Dark Souls. The Fume knight boss is one of the hardest bosses in the series until Sekiro and Elden Ring were released.
The problem with Dark Souls 2 was the same problem when a different director takes over for a sequel to an outstanding movie. It typically (there are exceptions) doesn’t have the feel and vision of the previous movie.
I wouldn’t say Dark Souls 2 is terrible. Had Dark Souls 1 never been a thing and we got this, I think it would have been praised more. The problem is it didn’t have the Miyazaki touch to it and felt pretty derivative. The soundtrack is a banger though.
I like DS 2, might even be my favorite of the 3. But it's a hard sell, there's so many obscure things you need to do to make it an enjoyable experience. So always find it hard to recommend, but it is worth the trouble.
TheGamer writes, "Some weapons resist the test of time."
The Nerd Stash: “Whether you’re here to gloat about your victories or to see what the fuss is about, we present to you the hardest bosses in the Souls series.”
Great list, can't wait for MGS5.
I would replace Dark Souls II with GoW: Ascension but only because I honestly doubt it will come out in 2013.
Wrong! Bioshock Infinite is by far my most anticipated game. I am looking forward to the last of us and gta5, but nothing as much as bioshock.
Can't wait for The Last of Us and MGS5 :D!!!!