NowGamer: "Remember when Dark Souls 2 was revealed and it was said to be ‘accessible’, and every butt-hurt internet user wailed that it would be easy and not true to the core of Dark Souls.
But what the hell is that core? Is it dying? Is that what was deemed difficult about Dark Souls?
Sadly it probably is, and it seems somewhere down the line someone forgot the difference between a challenging game and an unfair one."
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.”
The difference is in DkS your deaths are your own fault. You can always make it through if you play cautiously. It isn't cheap, just unforgiving.
You were overpowered in the Beta/ Purposely I assume
C'mon Guys, it's Dark/Demon Souls, get a life.
LoL
Still looking forward to playing this on release. .. regardless
Previews six months out... makes me want it that much more.