Dark Souls II: Crown of the Ivory King

1. nurfedx

   Oct 30, 2021

   10

   One of the best Games known to mankind.
   From Software is a safe heaven for the Gaming community.
   Especially in times where big DevelopersOne of the best Games known to mankind.
   From Software is a safe heaven for the Gaming community.
   Especially in times where big Developers dissapiont us with theyr fraudulent intent.
   Praise the sun!… Expand

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2. blahblah69

   Oct 2, 2014

   9

   Lots of exploration with backtracking (it won't be boring but I won't spoil it for you), moody environmental effects which affect play, wellLots of exploration with backtracking (it won't be boring but I won't spoil it for you), moody environmental effects which affect play, well designed bosses, immersive 'events and story. Best DLC of the three.… Expand

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4. DeusXCom

   Oct 2, 2014

   9

   Ivory Crown is definitely my favourite from the DLC trilogy and overall one of the best experiences Dark Souls 2 has to offer. BeautifulIvory Crown is definitely my favourite from the DLC trilogy and overall one of the best experiences Dark Souls 2 has to offer. Beautiful dreamy kingdom covered in snow, freezing atmosphere, complex level design, solid challenges, nice boss cats, one particular NPC that made me laugh with his behavior, but the biggest highlight for me are Frigid Outskirts, that place is intense! Getting lost in a massive blizzard, can't see a thing, fighting armies of deadly horses and invaders, broke down 4 different weapons on my journey there.. amazing! It's also worth noting that the game time is almost doubled compared to previous 2 DLC's, so at least 10+ hours if you do everything. This was a very nice closure and goodbye to Dark Souls 2. 9/10… Expand

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5. Zargham

   Dec 7, 2014

   8

   Now this is what I call a way to spice things up in Dark souls 2
   
   -Deep Story -Interesting Boss Battles -Maldron The Freakin troll!! -ANow this is what I call a way to spice things up in Dark souls 2
   
   -Deep Story
   -Interesting Boss Battles
   -Maldron The Freakin troll!!
   -A great set of armours and weapons
   
   My only concern with this DLC is the Frigid outskirts, which, simply put has the award of being the worst area in the entire souls series given that your attempting it solo. Seems this area was specifically designed for CO-OP. This is the only con for this DLC otherwise it would have definitely scored a 10.… Expand

   • 5 of 6 users found this helpful
6. StaticSpine

   Oct 6, 2014

   7

   Pros:
   - Good level design, interconnectivity, shortcuts.
   - Beautiful visuals. - Nice final boss showdown. - Cool feature with knightsPros:
   - Good level design, interconnectivity, shortcuts.
   - Beautiful visuals.
   - Nice final boss showdown.
   - Cool feature with knights searching.
   - Troll phantom.
   
   Cons:
   - Frigid outskirts is the worst location in Souls games ever.
   - Other "two" bosses.… Expand

   • 3 of 4 users found this helpful
7. SolidCenturio

   Jan 27, 2017

   7

   Crown of the Ivory King takes place in a once great kingdom, frozen in time by the cold winds of an everlasting winter. The player is taskedCrown of the Ivory King takes place in a once great kingdom, frozen in time by the cold winds of an everlasting winter. The player is tasked with traversing the Frozen Eleum Loyce in all its grandeur, and unveil the secrets of the Old Chaos that reside beneath the land. Now out of all the three DLCs, I found this one to be the easiest, since Frozen Eleum Loyce's level design is linear for the most part (optional areas that are blockaded by ice become accessible in the latter half of the DLC.) Enemy variety is limited (excluding NPC invasions and the occasional mini-boss) with a majority performing dual roles as both caster and tanker, while their attack patterns are easily discernible, and their placement within the levels is very forgiving and doesn't promote ambush attacks. This being Dark Souls, though, the game showing a slight easiness doesn't mean that you could just run around and fight to your heart's content; diligence is still needed, or you'll end up in a tight spot.
   
   What's interesting about this DLC is that it's the closest thing that we will ever get to choosing a difficulty setting in a Souls game. The final boss is somewhat hard to fight, since he's surrounded by three portals which constantly pump out resilient knights; the battle becomes a slaughter if you're not good enough. The most skilled of players could defeat him and his band of merry men without even breaking a sweat, but for casual people like me, we go on a treasure hunt. Within the walls of Frozen Eleum Loyce lie three ominous knights, locked behind closed doors of what looks like self-imposed exile. Approaching a knight reveals a cryptic message, and teleports it to an empty seat above the final boss area. Each one you find will help you fight the end boss, and eventually sacrifice himself to close a portal. So basically, it's like easy-medium-hard for each hidden knight that you find. Add to the fact that you could also summon two other NPCs/players and the final fight becomes a battle for the ages.
   
   Lore-wise, it contributes a whole lot to the Dark Souls mythos. The DLC expands on the Children of the Dark, and how they helped shape and influence the great monarchs who once ruled the land. There are also reveals about the Old Chaos, which continued to burn long after the Chosen Undead had defeated the Bed of Chaos.
   
   Overall a good DLC with much to offer, and new challenges to overcome.
   
   And there you have it.… Expand

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8. ManHoof

   Jul 29, 2023

   4

   DLC has both very strong and terrible sides.
   The plot is very good, there are interesting mechanics.
   It has the worst location in theDLC has both very strong and terrible sides.
   The plot is very good, there are interesting mechanics.
   It has the worst location in the series. The backtracking of the location is not interesting at all.… Expand

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