Digitally Downloaded writes: "One of the big announcements in the games industry in recent weeks has got to be the existence of Dark Souls II. A sequel to a game that has got to have one of the most fanatical and loyal fan bases, Dark Souls II is promising more of the same from the first game. When the first game was almost unique in its genius level design and new-age difficulty, the promise of more of the same is something to get excited about.
But."
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.
And it will happen in the future when he doesn’t touch them as he is planning on.
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.”
I beat them all with my fists and no hits were taken. What do you mean you don't believe me? I used a guitar hero controller!!!
All the bosses are only from Dark Souls. No Bloodborne, Sekiro, Elden Ring, or Demon Souls
"The first concern I have is with the title itself. Dark Souls II implies that this is not going to be a break from the previous game."
Look dude, the only reason Darks souls got it's name is because it was multiplat instead of Ps3(demons souls)/ Dark souls was Demons souls 2.
Final Fantasy does the same thing. They aren't sequels, just...same series.
Also, I hope you are proven incorrect. Lets hope you are for the sake of this amazing series.
Absolutely ZERO worries! Fromsoftware will only make the series better with time, and with time like most tiles with great studios, the game will outdo itself like the previous release. I have yet to put down Demon's Souls and Dark Souls even after getting Platinum. This will be a day one purchase for me, I just hope that they do a LE copy for free like the previous release. Thanks Fromsoftware!
This guy has clearly never heard of Demons Souls.
I was a little concerned with the trailer. It seemed like a very mainstream hack and slash trailer, with a guy wandering an empty sewer with a torch. The combat, areas, and enemies had no resemblance to the other Souls games in any way. It was bright, there were no ickies around, and no hint at unrelenting difficulty. I would love to have my fears wiped away, but it seems like FROM is going to drive this franchise into the ground with casual gameplay, and generic elements.
I thought it looked more like a Dragon Age 3 trailer than Dark Souls.
The only thing that has me worried..
Wouldve loved to have seen gameplay.. even 5seconds, BUT that wouldve made me unhealthily crave more lol.
Truth is.. the ONLY thing that has me worried is their want to draw in a casual audience/new crowd.
There is solace and hope in the Souls series for the hardcore gamer..
I hope the casuals dont ruin this.