Namco Bandai have for us the launch trailer for Dark Souls II, a day before it's North American release.
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
Dat cheesy music. I really didn't expect that music, especially considering the silent, somber opening.
Anyway, I am super excited for tomorrow! I'm ready to die... a lot.
While I tend to vacillate between feelings of wasted time and beheld perfection in regards to this series this does look like it will be firing on all cylinders.
Can't wait for Dark Souls to consume me once again. Praise the Sun!
I'm soooo ready for this game!
1 day... in 1 day i will be invanding you all...When you see me, I'll have your heart spiked in my spear ... no mercy ... only misery awaits you on this journey ...
... welcome to dark souls ...
"...from a darkwraith whit easily more than 1000 hours in Demon/dark souls..."