TechRaptor - Dark Souls is my (Stephen Gillespie) favourite game of all time, so it’s not really surprising that I’m really looking forward to Dark Souls 2. However as a fan of distinct follow ups, or new games rather than similar sequels, Dark Souls 2 had to do more than exist to pique my interest. Dark Souls is (in my opinion) the best thing ever, but it already exists. Dark Souls 2 excites me because of the way it diverges from the original, recapturing the appeal of the first game rather than just recreating what came before.
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
I can...not...wait...much...long er...
But I will!!!
So stoked for this game.
As a newcomer to Dark Souls, I have owned the game for almost 5 weeks, one of the things I am looking forward to most... being a part of the game from day one.
I already have my collectors edition ordered.
The feeling towards this game that most resembles feelings from my past, goes way back into my youth.
I was loving Ultima III(which I did not complete), after completing Ultima II, when I heard that Ultima IV: The False Prophet was coming. I remember devouring any news about it that I could.... and oh the screen shots, from magazines were so precious. The game looked beautiful. It also came with a cloth map, which I adored. I remember looking at that thing for hours, my vivid child's imagination conjuring up images of exploration, and what was to come.
While Dark Souls 2 does look nicer then Dark Souls 1, it is the game play and the world that has drawn me in. I have become a lore hound. I love the community that has sprung up around the Souls Series. Thus, being a part of this from the beginning is a big thing for me, as I am confident From Software will deliver again. I currently own Demon's Souls, but will wait until I have completed Dark before getting into it. I did play it enough to know I will enjoy it.
A lot of "next gen" titles to look forward to in 2014, yet it is this PS3 title that I anticipate the most. Somewhat ironic I guess, but not really. With how far developers have come in regards to PS3's & 360's it's not really that surprising.
If/when there is a Dark Souls 3 or Demon's Souls 2... I'm guessing they will be "next-gen", and I'm pretty sure they will be day one purchases for me.
PRAISE THE SUN!!!!
My GOTY 2014.
Good game, but The Witcher 3 much better.
Gametrailers and NeoGaf Most Anticipated Game of 2014:
The Witcher 3.
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