GR - "Dark Souls 2 is currently set to release early next year. While the first two entries into the series have garnered more of a cult following, this third entry is expected to make a big splash in the mainstream market. As Q1 2014 grows closer, more details come out of the veritable woodwork."
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.”
I don't like this expectation of making a big splash in the "mainstream market" Dark Souls is niche, it's just what it is and I liked it for that, but in order for it to appeal to mainstream gamers it would have to change drastically...
I hope FromSoftware aren't making a huge mistake.
please release on next gen :(
let's be honest, pc games from 2007 look better than anything so far shown for xbox1 or ps4
look at this, pc, 2007-
http://epicagames.com/wp-co...
vs ps4 2013
http://www.cinemablend.com/...
the pc game from 2007 owns killzone
yesss, i want the demo !
hopefully they put in more than 5 minutes of effort for the pc version this time