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Destructoid- Preview: Dark Souls II feels slightly easier, but still on point

DT:I have a pretty interesting history with the Souls series. When Demon's Souls was released and I wrote up my review, many readers didn't believe that I had actually completed the game -- I had to provide photographic evidence of my character and the credits.

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-Foxtrot4277d ago

They said a while back they wanted to make it feel accessible for a broader audience (something along those lines) so I'm not surprised.

Hope Sony make Demon Souls 2 in the future.

ifritAlkhemyst4277d ago

It seems to depend on the player. I would expect it to be easier since I've put in 60 some hours with the original. I think I understand the mechanics now.

Other previews are still talking about how hard it is. My guess is these writers never bothered to complete the original, so of course it seems just as hard.

I hope when they said it was going to be more accessible it was more a design approach and not a pussification of the difficulty.

Irishguy954277d ago (Edited 4277d ago )

Other previews have said the game was harder. The beta was obviously a part of the game that wasn't harder. Honestly there is little to no chance of this dev going exclusive again. Don't expect Demons souls 2 ever. Although I personally don't know know why you want one, Dark souls 2 is the successor to this series. If it was called 'demons souls 2' it wouldn't make a difference. Whatever the devs decide to do with the series will make it's way into the game regardless of the name.

Also, the hardest part of Demons souls was getting used to the challenging gameplay, once you are used to it, it's not that hard. Imo Dark souls was harder, because it featured harder challenges for skilled players. I wonder if Dark souls 2 will go back to Demons souls or Dark souls level of challenge.

I've put 70 hours into Demons souls and 80 into Dark souls, I was very used to the Dark souls 2 beta as soon as I played it. Second nature. I noticed the rolling vulnerability too and agree about the gemstones with the author. Should be less, hope there is less in the final game

-Foxtrot4277d ago

Who says they have to make it, you do know Sony owns the Demon Souls IP.

Deputydon4277d ago

Coming from someone that as put many, many, many hours into both Demons Souls and Dark Souls I would say the game is only easier because the prebuilt characters seem a bit overpowered. On top of that, they made it so like 10k souls would get you to level 40+, if not higher. So they definitely have the pvm difficulty lowered for this Network test. I am almost certain enemies will be doing more damage per attack.

joab7774277d ago

I bet it will seem easier to me than when I began dark souls. For me ng+ was much easier than ng simply b/c I had grasped the gameplay and environment. Dark Souls 2 will feel familiar to me...I am sure...but I can't wait. Also, Dark Souls isn't very hard. It just demands patience, intelligence, and fortitude. Most games do not anymore.

Agrim4273d ago

I played the beta and let's be honest, it was fairly easy. I'm not a Dark souls pro-player by any means and I beat first miniboss on first try alone with the warrior. I don't know if it was intended or not, but the fact is that for me and many more players the beta wasn't really challenging.

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Why Dark Souls 2 Deserves a Second Chance in 2025

As difficult and frustrating as it is, people should consider reliving the Dark Souls 2 experience, especially because of what's coming to the game.

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PrimeVinister51d ago

Many of those who hate Dark Souls II hate it because it's not Dark Souls. The same people love Dark Souls III because it isn't Dark Souls II.

And so many of the issues at the centre of common complaints about DS2 are present in DS3 and sometimes even DS1. The hatred and bile spewed over this perfectly decent game is ludicrous.

CrimsonWing6951d ago

I don’t think it’s a terrible game, but like a movie sequel by a different director, for me, it does NOT capture any of the “magic” felt from the Miyazaki entries. Boss battles don’t feel epic, environments don’t have the same sense of awe, the enemy variety isn’t particularly interesting, the art direction just feels bland, about the only thing I can give it praise for is some of the music.

Now, again, this is only how I feel about it, so I’m not trying to invalidate his you feel about the game, but it is the worst entry in the series due to those factors and it’s the least re-visited entry, for me.

Is it decent as a game on its own? Sure. But in comparison to the Miyazaki entries, it does not stack up and I believe that’s where many were disappointed with it.

PrimeVinister51d ago

Completely fair. I cannot disagree either, mate.

MrWood51d ago (Edited 51d ago )

You can also play it in VR flawlessly on PC & controller with the LukeRoss mod so… another reason to jump back in with extra immersion.

jznrpg51d ago

It’s not a bad game it’s just not as good as the others

Shadow Man50d ago

The controls felt very clunky to me, I tried playing it after beating Darksouls 3 and it didn’t feel fluid, obviously the hit detection is less superior for been an older game.

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Dark Souls 2 Broke the Mold with Smelter Demon’s Over-the-Top Design

The Smelter Demon is a bombastic boss design that bolsters Dark Souls 2's roster with an experience that updates an older fight's form to function.

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CrimsonWing69260d ago

Man, I dunno about that. In fact, most boss fights in Dark Souls 2 were forgettable.

__y2jb260d ago

Dark souls 2 is really underrated.

HyperMoused260d ago

My First DS's no idea why it gets so much hate

Redgrave259d ago

Or as I liked to call it, Horny Butthole Face

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Hidetaka Miyazaki claims Dark Souls 2 “carried” the series forward

Dark Souls 2 remains a divisive entry in the landmark RPG franchise, but Hidetaka Miyazaki believes it led to the success of Elden Ring.

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anast491d ago

The game isn't good though.

Rols491d ago

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.

CrimsonWing69491d ago

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.

Aussiesummer491d ago

And it will happen in the future when he doesn’t touch them as he is planning on.

MrBaskerville491d ago

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.