Steve Whitley got the chance to play the first couple of hours and die, a lot, but less than average apparently.
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.”
This is why I want Sony to make a DUALSHOCk 3.5...without the lightbar or trackpad. Or somehow make the ps4 controller work on the ps3...all the time. Its just so wierd going back to the DS3.
Anyway, DS2 looks amazing. Wish they would announce a next gen version but I actually think that theres a next gen spiritual sequel in the works anyway. I cant wait to jump in. It may be hard but its almost always fair. Learn from ur mistakes and get better. And nothing tops its immersion...nothing!
I've been playing dark souls again in anticipation to this. Just can't wait!