Are you looking for a new game that's more than just a challenge? Then look no further than Namco Bandai's Dark Souls II.
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 just started, just killedbthe pursuer (solo lol). Anyway, on the forums, everyone is saying that its easier than Dark Souls. I guess we will wait and see. I just love how Dark Souls makes u basically perfect different sections...I play very strategically. In a wierd way, it reminds me of Bioshock 1 and 2 with the camera and no vita chambers.
Maybe thats why they are both my favorite from last gen. And the immersion of course.
3/4 = 7.5/10
I've played and loved all of them. I think the middle part of ds2 is maybe a little easier. But some of the stuff at the end, especially the ancient dragon, and the king. Are two of the hardest I think in the whole series. I've platinum both demons and dark and I'm not bragging, I'm just saying I've spent tons of time playing the soul games. And that ancient dragon killed me like 30 times before I finally beat him. So ds2 might ease people into the game more than the other 2, but as a whole I don't think it's easier. I think it's right about the same.
Yip , difficulty is about the same , it is all about using the right equipment and weapons , which takes some time to figure out. Best game ever though , imo.
I'm 135 hours in on ng++ now and I'm finding it pretty easy there's a few challenging bosses but the game is easier the death mechanics are much easier and as stated ring of life protection helps. Still good game
most of that 135 hours was coop for sun broses or pop with bellbros