Who are the 4 Great Souls of Dark Souls 2, and where do they come from? How did Drangleic rise to power, and what caused its devastation? This Dark Souls 2 Lore video explores the overall story of Dark Souls 2, getting into the details of what happened to cause the shambled ruins of the once great kingdom.
As a warning: This video is full of spoilers, and recommended only for those who have finished the game.
Dark Souls 2 releases on PC today
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.”
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story can be confusing for a bit especially if not played the first.
this is why this series is so amazing, you really have to put this stuff together, mostly by the item descriptions.
Ps4 and Xbone are collecting dust because of this game, I simply can't get enough.
I love Dark Souls 2, but it, for me, is a lot weaker in some aspects than the original.
I hope DS3 goes back to a persistent, less open world. Opening most of the locations like in DS2 right off the bat makes it less of a cohesive experiece.
The director of this game left for a reason. The effect of him leaving can somehow be felt in this product.