GX:Prepare to Die. One of the most infamous tag-lines in recent gaming history. It is a tagline, that in part, has helped spread the idea that Dark Souls is the most difficult game of all time.But while it may have achieved infamy, it is a phrase that falls short when it comes to defining one of the most resolutely unique games of this generation. After all if a player truly wants to prepare themselves for the Dark Souls experience, they should also prepare to wonder, prepare to explore, prepare to be amazed, prepare to be confused, prepare... to fall under its spell. So let’s just forget about the game’s difficulty for a while, forget about the frustration, the struggle and the sense of achievement that comes for those who persevere... Because Dark Souls 2 is coming, and if anything, you need to be properly prepared.
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
