The release of Dark Souls II is approaching fast and From Software just released a new TV commercial for the game, that will hit the shelves on March 11th for PS3 and Xbox 360 and April 25th for PC.
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.”
Dark Souls and Titanfall for me Tuesday! Muahahahaha!!!
A week and a half!!! I'm pumped!!!
I've been messing around in both Demon's and Dark Souls to whet my appetite. I have high hopes but still fear it won't live up to the Souls name.
In preparation for the release of DS2 I've looked at 0 ads. 0 screen shots. And 0 teasers or trailers. I know next to nothing about DS2. I want to go in absolutely fresh. I want to die 3 minutes in. I feel the immersion builds up if you're absolutely clueless about these games. As clueless about the words & demons as your character is. It's the way I went into the Nexus in Demon's Souls, it's the way I went into Lordran in Dark Souls and I platinumed both of those amazing games.
Yup, I'm ready to die... again.
4 days!