Dark Souls II

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  1. maximilianschme
    Jun 24, 2014
    9
    The best Action/RPG/HacknSlay i have played the last years.
    But i have to say, it is a shame, that you can't play the game with a keyboard and mouse very well, you really have to use a controller, like the 360 controller.
    I purchased a xbox 360 controller just for this game and i still not regret it, besides the great quality of that controller, the game really went up from 5 to 9 with a    The best Action/RPG/HacknSlay i have played the last years.
    But i have to say, it is a shame, that you can't play the game with a keyboard and mouse very well, you really have to use a controller, like the 360 controller.
    I purchased a xbox 360 controller just for this game and i still not regret it, besides the great quality of that controller, the game really went up from 5 to 9 with a gamepad.

    The game has changed a lot compared to Dark Souls 1, but i loved all the changes.
    For example your stuff and health will be repaired if you rest at a bonefire, so you are not forced to repair all the time.
    Also the World isn't anymore designed that you have to run hours just to get to the next smith.
    In Dark Souls 2, you have a Mainplace, like in dark souls 1, but this time it is diffrent and i will not spoil anything.
    I finished Dark Souls 2, i don't finished Dark Souls 1, why? because i was to low skilled to beat all the bosses and you are forced to kill all the enemys on the way to a boss in Dark Souls 1.
    this was changed in Dark Souls 2 (thank you!), now you have mostly a bonfire next to a boss or at least, you have to clear the area 15(or was it 12?) times, after that, the enemys will not spawn anymore, but you have to kill each enemy 15 times.
    You can reset this, but i will not spoil this (google it, if you want to know!).
    So this is the first big change, more Bonefires, but also you can teleport to each Bonefire at start, but only to one you found and activate.
    The menus are changed to you get used to them pretty fast, also the player has a little delay now, putting up the shield could take you a second but same here, you get used to it very fast.
    I like the enemy design, but the only problem i see with Dark Souls 2 compared to Dark Souls 1, is the world/story.
    You have a lot of Enemys/Npcs/items you really don't know and never will know about, i finished the game with 3 diffrent characters + one with N(ew)G(ame)+ but i still don't know what some npcs do, there just there and do nothing more in the game.
    But beside this, i love the game, you can summon help, you can help other people...and you still can get invaded, but more on specific parts of the map.
    I don't get invaded on many parts of the map, but on some parts i get invaded each 10 minutes.
    So in my opinion, i loved from software for removing the "try &error", also the boenfire(teleportation) and fair bosses, to be honest, some of the bosses in Dark Souls 1 are very unfair (damn you capra demon!).
    Now with Dark Souls 2, i had a lot of fun, the changes are understandable and clever.
    But i think for the pro-gamers who finished DS1 like 3 times, are a bit disapointed, but for that you can still use one item, which makes the game even harder!

    The only disapointment was the last boss, after i killed the boss i was like "thats it?" even for me, it was way to easy.    … Expand
  2. Stilloffside
    Jul 11, 2014
    9
    I give this a 9.5 but there are no .5's here...

    The souls games are arguably the best RPG games on the market (in my opinion). Neither title apologize from start to finish...They both have their technical short comings and can be cause for frustration but the core of each title, the depth, the literal...OK GO aspect to the games mentality separates them from other RPG's period. I am    I give this a 9.5 but there are no .5's here...

    The souls games are arguably the best RPG games on the market (in my opinion). Neither title apologize from start to finish...They both have their technical short comings and can be cause for frustration but the core of each title, the depth, the literal...OK GO aspect to the games mentality separates them from other RPG's period.

    I am so mentally exhausted over RPGs highlighting the path...making *the thing to pickup glow...Dark Souls series games literally show a lovely cut scene and then like I said basically boot you in the ass and tell you to go like you would a teenager who needed to find a job.

    Dark souls II made up for a lot of the PVP short comings and connection issues that Prepare to Die had (on PC). The PVE felt very similar and was only made *easier due to the face that most people sort of knew what a souls game was. Dark Souls perpare to die was vicious... almost like a Great White Shark swimming in chum. Dark Souls II however was still vicious but a lot more fun...like a Great White Shark wearing a Party hat..

    I have over a 115 hours into this title...two level 130 + characters and almost every day I still get the urge to start again...try a different build and really just be in that Dark Souls world. The atmosphere created especially with a could ENB tweaks (PC again) literally make me "Praise the sun!" around almost every corner.

    The sound...the voice acting...the depth are all second to none. Sure the NPC characters mouths dont move but the pure voice acting is spot on...The complexity you can find in this world if your patience is high is unmatched.

    Some people moan about having to use a controller on a PC game...(insert cricket noises here). I have had a controller in my hand since my first DX 4-100 that I built in the late 80's...they are for gaming and PC's are the master race of gaming...so no big issue for me there.

    I can only hope for more souls games...at a minimum DLC content soon.

    I have heard that Demon Souls may get a part II which would be epic considering I never got the chance to play (never came to PC)

    Dont miss this game if your a true hardcore RPG fan...    … Expand
  3. Jannus
    Jul 30, 2014
    9
    Dark Souls, can there be any argument this is the most innovative entry to the RPG genre in a very long time? It may be low on direct narrative and high on twitch gaming skill demand, but It also requires grasping the games solid character stats basis, and a continual piecing together of the deep, subtly hidden narrative (e.g. in NPC backstory & item provenance), requirements immediatelyDark Souls, can there be any argument this is the most innovative entry to the RPG genre in a very long time? It may be low on direct narrative and high on twitch gaming skill demand, but It also requires grasping the games solid character stats basis, and a continual piecing together of the deep, subtly hidden narrative (e.g. in NPC backstory & item provenance), requirements immediately reminiscent of 'oldskool' and implemented faithfully here, even though the gameplay is very much a new beast.

    The technical triumph of Dark Souls is its melee combat, each weapon type (~20 in all) has its own moveset enabling wildly differing combat depending primarily on what the player chooses, although being comfortable swinging them all pays off as adapting beyond your comfort zone will be required and weapon set knowledge transfers an advantage (logically) against the many devious enemies on your path. No other game has accomplished such a consistent portrayal of hand to hand combat, it has a high learning curve, but once peaked it becomes intensely satisfying.

    And for me personally thats where the real triumph of Dark Souls resides, utterly regardless of normal narrative techniques to involve the player emotionally, this games combat (incorporating the whole death-hallowed-life cycle) has managed to make me identify closer with my nameless & voiceless avatar than the vast majority of all the great cRPGs of the past.

    It's a Masterpiece, get it & don't give up !

    DS2 (vanilla) is moderately better than DS1 (fully patched & modded) in PC responsiveness, DS1 remains the more difficult game, arguably slightly better on that score, and a more interesting hallowing mechanic, but I imagine some of the "streamlining" for 2 is probably a good thing designed to ease new people into the world better.

    Make no mistake, these games will challenge & disturb you !    … Expand
  4. Dzoki
    Aug 13, 2014
    10
    I like this rpg so much. From start it take you on battlefield, you need to survive, equip, loot and even dont died. Sooo like.. From 1, second version looks more advanced and pretty, graphic isnt best, but who cares about graphic ? For me its black horse for 2014, even DLC content looks nice for that money. So guys buy it, buy milk, cacao go to pc and start the best rpg journey right now ;)
  5. Ateb
    Oct 20, 2014
    10
    Great game!
    Finally a game for adults, and geeks. You need to know the mechanics before it become fun!

    So give it a try and don't get up before you've slain your first boss! which is a awesome feeling!
    After you defeated the single player game, jump in to multiplayer! Best multiplayer game I know!
  6. Deroni76
    Oct 21, 2014
    10
    Gift this game to someone you hate, they'll probably kill themselves after having played 10 minutes of this, without you having to do anything with it. 10/10
  7. BrilloMcSporran
    Feb 12, 2015
    9
    Might have come from the consoles, but this was in my opinion one of the better games I've played recently.
    Sure it's had some problems, but they've been sorted out by and large.
  8. JabberwocksBane
    Mar 11, 2016
    9
    PC controls are in no stretch of the word awful. They are stif and not very keen for changes.

    That's why you absolutely HAVE to play it with a controler. When you have a controler the PC version is undeniably the best one. Everything runs at smooth 60FPS and the textures looks gorgeous. I tell you buy it on steam pick up an xbox controler and you are set for one hell of a ride (or    PC controls are in no stretch of the word awful. They are stif and not very keen for changes.

    That's why you absolutely HAVE to play it with a controler. When you have a controler the PC version is undeniably the best one. Everything runs at smooth 60FPS and the textures looks gorgeous.

    I tell you buy it on steam pick up an xbox controler and you are set for one hell of a ride (or ride of hell - this is dark souls after all)    … Expand
  9. Jodle
    Dec 1, 2015
    10
    Great game 200 hours played only multiplayer is weak but everything else is amazing.
    ................. .
  10. PutCashIn
    Mar 14, 2016
    9
    I really like this game, even on PC - it takes a lot of getting used to, the controls aren't even ported into on screen hints correctly, however the menu controls are.

    As long as you aren't playing PVP, if playing PC, leave the main attacks as double click left and right mouse buttons for two handed. Your best bet is going flame Long Sword (check online to find it), then lightening    I really like this game, even on PC - it takes a lot of getting used to, the controls aren't even ported into on screen hints correctly, however the menu controls are.

    As long as you aren't playing PVP, if playing PC, leave the main attacks as double click left and right mouse buttons for two handed. Your best bet is going flame Long Sword (check online to find it), then lightening Claymore to +10 and win buttons.

    I have tried shift + mouse button for alt attack, honestly, double click just seems easier. You will never be as good as a cheating useless console hand set player [Ghey, come play me with a KB], don't worry, not even a PS 4 can really send an email to your mum - even if you wanted it to.

    This game is gold, just really a really **** port.    … Expand
  11. mugsy
    May 9, 2020
    8
    The game felt unoriginal and kinda like a repeat of Dark Souls 1. Still a fun experience, but definitely the worst game in the series.
  12. 6oni
    Oct 17, 2018
    8
    d problem s nowdays ppl dont hav time
    fromsoftware mix wat dificulty s n a colection
    of -ju thie- turning it into Dork Souls doing d game very slow, maybe d reward s proportional but.. u will not finis d game without some help nd dat s nt cool
  13. MadnessisRising
    Mar 12, 2019
    9
    This game is great! Don't trust those crybaby-hardcore-"soulsfans". Their only argument is this game is only difficult because there are so many enemys on some places not longer less good programmed ones. This may be true on one or two areas but it's also the case in Dark Souls 1. Those players simply don't like it because it's not Dark Souls 1. Im really glad i started my Dark SoulsThis game is great! Don't trust those crybaby-hardcore-"soulsfans". Their only argument is this game is only difficult because there are so many enemys on some places not longer less good programmed ones. This may be true on one or two areas but it's also the case in Dark Souls 1. Those players simply don't like it because it's not Dark Souls 1. Im really glad i started my Dark Souls adventure with this game. The areas look beautiful and also the design of the enemys and NPC's are one of the best in all games ever. (together with the other Souls-games) The mechanics and the leveling-system is way more comfortable than in the first. Also the travelling-system is better and the best of it: you can use it from the beginning. But a controller is highly recommended. If you have one, buy this game, it's a beauty!… Expand
  14. Nove123
    Jun 1, 2019
    9
    Honored heir of the first part, the owner of the title of the game of the year. But precisely with this part of fans dark souls divided on two camps, those who she likes, and those who she nasty. And it turns out ironically, because thanks to her I met with this franchise games. I considered it the most difficult and the best part. But now overacting in it realize, that this is not so.Honored heir of the first part, the owner of the title of the game of the year. But precisely with this part of fans dark souls divided on two camps, those who she likes, and those who she nasty. And it turns out ironically, because thanks to her I met with this franchise games. I considered it the most difficult and the best part. But now overacting in it realize, that this is not so. First, visually it differs from 3 parts, not for the better. Secondly, it smells like trash from the bosses, so some of them are the same as in part 1, and about the difficulty, I am silent, many are passed on one breath. Thirdly, ENT here to absurdity is clear. But summing up I want to say, though it has disadvantages, but they are invisible in the first 3 passes.… Expand
  15. TOKYO_GHOUL_R
    Dec 15, 2020
    10
    Вот и настала пора вершить судьбу второй части знаменитой серии.
    Писать в 3 раз одно и то же как-то глупо, скажу лишь, что вторая для меня является лучшей в серии из-за наличия неплохих боссов(некоторые куда лучше аналогичных в 1 и 3 части), различных локаций(да-да, мне нравится помойка, где можно часами умирать и бить посуду), трех длц, которые по сложности и длительности как целая игра.    Вот и настала пора вершить судьбу второй части знаменитой серии.
    Писать в 3 раз одно и то же как-то глупо, скажу лишь, что вторая для меня является лучшей в серии из-за наличия неплохих боссов(некоторые куда лучше аналогичных в 1 и 3 части), различных локаций(да-да, мне нравится помойка, где можно часами умирать и бить посуду), трех длц, которые по сложности и длительности как целая игра.

    Не особо понимаю, почему эту часть люди меньше, чем первую и третью, но она явно заслуживает большего.(Ставлю твердую десятку, ибо люблю не могу просто)

    Особняком скажу, что управление очень хуевое во всех сериях соулс кроме третьей, поэтому я просто перенес настройки из 3 части во вторую и ремастеред первой.

    Рекомендую к покупке.    … Expand
  16. ErhanCeylan123
    Jul 17, 2020
    8
    Majula is one of the most beautiful places I have seen in games.Score is good,gameplay is fun and challenging
  17. arsinius
    Jan 19, 2021
    9
    Unfairly underrated game in the Souls series. It is great and original. It's a shame it met such a poor reception.
  18. Saltank
    Jul 3, 2014
    9
    This is an excellent example of a fantastic gaming experience.

    The gameplay is challenging, sometimes even controller breaking, yet it seems like it was designed to enhance the human psyche. Anyone that didn't come out a stronger human being after DS2, should be ashamed of themselves. Excellent graphics on the PC, very responsive controls. The only downside is the occassional    This is an excellent example of a fantastic gaming experience.

    The gameplay is challenging, sometimes even controller breaking, yet it seems like it was designed to enhance the human psyche.

    Anyone that didn't come out a stronger human being after DS2, should be ashamed of themselves.

    Excellent graphics on the PC, very responsive controls.
    The only downside is the occassional bland environments, but that should hopefully be improved in any future instalments.    … Expand
  19. dancrum
    May 31, 2014
    9
    Dark Souls 2 turned out to be a lot better than I expected. I heard all kinds of stuff about how it wouldn't live up to Dark Souls and how it was going to be so terrible, but it's honestly a great game. I wouldn't say it's as good as DS1, but that doesn't take anything away from it. The game is a little easier at times, but still quite a challenge. The lack of dynamic lighting can easilyDark Souls 2 turned out to be a lot better than I expected. I heard all kinds of stuff about how it wouldn't live up to Dark Souls and how it was going to be so terrible, but it's honestly a great game. I wouldn't say it's as good as DS1, but that doesn't take anything away from it. The game is a little easier at times, but still quite a challenge. The lack of dynamic lighting can easily be fixed using enb and there aren't really any situations where the game feels unfair. All in all, this is another gem from From and if you like video games, you owe it to yourself to try it.… Expand
  20. insolentfool
    May 24, 2014
    9
    This game is exactly what I was expecting. More of the same challenge, its not unfair in it's difficulty It just never holds your hands or forgives mistakes.

    If you loved DS 1 then this is a must buy. The only major issue I would note is that the keyboard and mouse controls are still a problem. Do yourself a favour and get a decent controller like a PS3 or xbox wired controller. If    This game is exactly what I was expecting. More of the same challenge, its not unfair in it's difficulty It just never holds your hands or forgives mistakes.

    If you loved DS 1 then this is a must buy. The only major issue I would note is that the keyboard and mouse controls are still a problem. Do yourself a favour and get a decent controller like a PS3 or xbox wired controller. If you can't afford to buy a controller then do not buy this game, you will only regret it.

    They have changed enough small parts of the game to make it feel fresh, Some changes make things easier while some make it harder. Overall though its an amazing game    … Expand
  21. Soujirop
    Oct 16, 2022
    8
    Especially if you are a fan of the souls saga, you will like it and you will be hooked, because basically everything you love about the franchise is present. However, it doesn't exactly feel like a sequel to its predecessor, and I struggle to find any areas where it has really improved. The loss of quality in the stage design, not only in its structure but even on an artistic level, isEspecially if you are a fan of the souls saga, you will like it and you will be hooked, because basically everything you love about the franchise is present. However, it doesn't exactly feel like a sequel to its predecessor, and I struggle to find any areas where it has really improved. The loss of quality in the stage design, not only in its structure but even on an artistic level, is evident, and the abuse of dark locations coupled with the strange torch mechanic, sabotages a bit the difficult balance between frustration and fun so crucial in this saga.
    To sum it up, it's a very similar game to the previous one, and that alone makes it remarkable, but at the same time, one has to admit it is simply a worse product.    … Expand
  22. truefreestyle
    Dec 28, 2014
    8
    While I frustratingly enjoyed the original Dark Souls. The second installment was in some ways more enjoyable and other ways not. The first pulled me into the gripping environmental storytelling and in-depth lore. On the other hand the original suffered from poor level design and a variety of badly executed controls / mechanics. While all of that is fixed in Dark Souls II, it takes severalWhile I frustratingly enjoyed the original Dark Souls. The second installment was in some ways more enjoyable and other ways not. The first pulled me into the gripping environmental storytelling and in-depth lore. On the other hand the original suffered from poor level design and a variety of badly executed controls / mechanics. While all of that is fixed in Dark Souls II, it takes several steps back in environmental storytelling, campaign that is far too long, and has a very small cast of interesting characters. This game is good though, just was primarily disappointed in the story elements that made the original Dark Souls so intriguing.… Expand
  23. kyle9275
    Sep 1, 2014
    8
    After many hours and multiple playthroughs I can honestly say this game is great. It is as difficult as you could expect from a Souls game and the port is leaps and bounds ahead of the first installment on PC. I thoroughly enjoyed playing as various types of characters, and although some styles of play may not suit my fancy as much as others, each is rewarding in their own way. Game PlayAfter many hours and multiple playthroughs I can honestly say this game is great. It is as difficult as you could expect from a Souls game and the port is leaps and bounds ahead of the first installment on PC. I thoroughly enjoyed playing as various types of characters, and although some styles of play may not suit my fancy as much as others, each is rewarding in their own way. Game Play gets a solid 10/10

    My problems start arising with the poor graphics. This game, when I first looked at the trailers, promised next gen graphics with advanced lighting and particles, and improved resolutions. While we got the resolutions or the most part, lighting, particles, and textures are overall bland and leave the world much less beautiful than it could potentially be. The physics are good but sometimes the controls can lag or overcompensate leaving you wondering, "how did that even happen?". Overall, Graphics and Physics gets a decent 6.5/10. They simply aren't up to snuff when you look at modern games, considering the age.

    Sounds. Sounds in this game I find to be acceptable. if you're using surround sound or simulated surround headphones the sounds can be very informative and be the difference between life or death in an instant. Overall I have no major qualms with the sounds as they are generally good and the soundtrack lends itself to the overall atmosphere of the game quite effectively. Sounds get a 9/10

    The last thing I want to mention is the multiplayer system of this game. While it is at times easy to find people to play with, it is very sporadic. Usually help can be found in front of boss fog or at the beginning of difficult areas, which is fine, and also optional for those who don't want to play with any help. Invasions are the same as the first installment, sometimes rather annoying and unfair. Its never fun being stalked by the same lvl 200 player over and over again when you're just trying to reach the next boss room in an area at lvl 45. But invasions, like helpful multiplayer, is part of how the Souls multiplayer system works, and they are acceptable. The major flaw of multiplayer that has plagued Souls games is the lack of ability to find your friends, in specific, in game. While Souls games are supposed to feel rather lonely, if multiplayer is an option, why not be able to play with friends? It just doesn't make sense and is quite an irritant. Hopefully a mod similar to the first Dark Souls will come out to enable friend to friend play. Multiplayer gets a satisfactory 7/10.

    so 10 + 6.5 + 9 + 7/40 = 8.125 ~= 8/10

    Overall, a great game and well worth the money I spent to buy it on release, despite the pet peeves and lack-luster graphics. As with any game of this size, it is not without its' glitches, but it is an amazing game and well worth the purchase.    … Expand
  24. Klewer
    Mar 21, 2015
    10
    For me this is simply a brilliant game. While the original was amazing it did have a few port issues which are much improved in this.

    Such a great challenge throughout which makes this so rewarding when completed. Definitely a must play.
  25. 911nsidejob
    May 26, 2014
    10
    It's freaking hard" and i love it
    This game is everything i wanted in a sword and sorcery adventure game, I like that it doesn't have a set path to follow and bringing back true difficulty in gaming that i have not seen sense 1985 /1992 games.
    The graphics look very amazing. Game play is solid, takes a couple of hours and you have it all down, from speed dodging techniques to tanking it    It's freaking hard" and i love it
    This game is everything i wanted in a sword and sorcery adventure game, I like that it doesn't have a set path to follow and bringing back true difficulty in gaming that i have not seen sense 1985 /1992 games.
    The graphics look very amazing.
    Game play is solid, takes a couple of hours and you have it all down, from speed dodging techniques to tanking it up and going toe to toe you have a lot of choices here.    … Expand
  26. Big_sama
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    By far one of my favorite games of all time.

    I can't really find any flaws in this game for me.

    I know some people complain about the difficulty, but for those who seek challenges, this is right up your alley.
  27. Ripred
    Jun 1, 2014
    10
    This game is awesome. All of the low reviews are from people either unable to play the game due to them sucking at dark souls or glitching out when trying to run it on day one. I have over 90 hours logged into this game and I've never been more pleased or impressed.
    Must buy if you're a fan of dark souls.
  28. Krysen
    May 28, 2014
    9
    Dark Souls 2 is not even as good as Dark Souls but it still is one of the best Action RPGs with one of the best Multiplayer part.

    Some changes to Dark Souls were made, but they are not that important. If you are looking for a good RPG for adults, buy it and have plenty hours of fun. It is hard, but not as hard as Dark Souls, the first round is for Dark Souls players not that hard but    Dark Souls 2 is not even as good as Dark Souls but it still is one of the best Action RPGs with one of the best Multiplayer part.

    Some changes to Dark Souls were made, but they are not that important.

    If you are looking for a good RPG for adults, buy it and have plenty hours of fun. It is hard, but not as hard as Dark Souls, the first round is for Dark Souls players not that hard but it is sth. new and that feels great. New World to explore, many locations and a lot of new armor.
    But the Bosses are not as cool as in both Demons Souls and Dark Souls and the locations are not as lovely made as in Dark souls. But one important thing has been improved, the Multiplayer part.

    Now they use dedicated Server which brings a new Expirience in PvP and Coop, no backstabbing while lagging, no Damage without animation and plenty more Improvements.

    To put it into a nutshell, Dark Souls 2 is still a RPG which should be played by every PS3 owner. Sth. that u dont forget afterall and u will love it. I just hope they publish a DLC which brings some new Locations like in Dark Souls :D    … Expand
  29. ghost2512
    Jun 12, 2014
    9
    regarding about the port it remarkably improves upon predeccesor in terms of the visual quality but a gamepad preferably a xbox 360 is recommended because of lackluster but better than the previous game keyboard and mouse controls .. regarding the game is magnificently awesome with even more stricter and tougher difficulty . Combat is top notch with good customization of weapons and goodregarding about the port it remarkably improves upon predeccesor in terms of the visual quality but a gamepad preferably a xbox 360 is recommended because of lackluster but better than the previous game keyboard and mouse controls .. regarding the game is magnificently awesome with even more stricter and tougher difficulty . Combat is top notch with good customization of weapons and good skill set of the character . and its a dark souls game which is not for casual gamers who hates to lose majority of the time spent in the game. its about learning from the mistakes u have done . that is how u progress through the game.… Expand
  30. newprophet
    Jun 1, 2014
    10
    Infernal game holding in suspense all the time. Best in the world. Thank you for developers masterpiece. Dark Souls 3 do not need to not spoil the series. We had to leave only estus for treatment, as the fires have become closer. And humanity leave the old way. Gargoyle aaaaaaaaaaaa ......
  31. SpyderScythe
    Jun 5, 2014
    10
    A well rounded, highly detailed game. Truly a masterpiece of gaming. High difficulty level with unforgiving bosses can be frustrating, but always rewarding.
  32. doomraven0
    Jan 3, 2015
    10
    After playing the painful, ugly port of Dark Souls 1, I was worried about 2. However, every single nitpick I had with the first game's gameplay/systems and its PC port, especially the too dark, too muddy graphics has been addressed in the sequel. This game has put a bug in my brain in the best way possible. It has me addicted like Metroid/Bioshock/Resident Evil 4 and the satisfaction ofAfter playing the painful, ugly port of Dark Souls 1, I was worried about 2. However, every single nitpick I had with the first game's gameplay/systems and its PC port, especially the too dark, too muddy graphics has been addressed in the sequel. This game has put a bug in my brain in the best way possible. It has me addicted like Metroid/Bioshock/Resident Evil 4 and the satisfaction of designing new characters and finding new secrets and paths is very high. More so than DS1, I feel like when I die it was my fault thanks to the smoother combat for all types. It seems like the "cheap" kills from the first have been toned down in favor of higher skill combat (for instance, smaller parry windows, different sorcery timing and stamina use, and more difficult backstabs), which is an improvement. All in all, that sense of exploration and discovery combined with excellent risk/reward gameplay and combat is what makes the "Souls" games such a hit and this game has that in spades while also retaining the challenge of the series (difficulty-wise, all 3 "Souls" games feel roughly equal to me, but 2 was the first time I've died mostly in combat rather than environmental issues). I still don't give a crap about the world or characters-except Gavlan and Melentia- but when the gameplay, graphics, and loot are this good, it matters little to me. Enjoy!

    Note: Love all the cry babies giving this poor reviews for the PC port because they want to play everything with a keyboard and mouse. That's great, go play a dang FPS or MMO but you are truly an idiot to be expecting precision controls in a third person game on KB+M. I'm sure these same people pirate enough games to save the money and get an X1 controller which works perfectly.    … Expand
  33. ws_volt
    Dec 12, 2017
    8
    pretty good game, needs better PC support, but an improvement over DS1 for sure. Now if only they would port bloodborne to pc I would be very happy. git gud.
  34. Hydrus
    May 28, 2014
    9
    Yes, it's difficult. Yes, it will eat your soul. Yes, this game is the Devil's son and probably the next prince of darkness.

    But it is so beautiful, in a way I cannot fully comprehend. The hidden lore, the very good gameplay, the style of the bosses and the world. They will win (and kill) you.
  35. pootch
    Jun 2, 2014
    10
    As usual one of the best games out there, as it was Dark Souls 1. I cannot understand all those neg. reviews.. This is a hardcore game not an action kiddy "I cannot die" game.
    For me Dark Souls 1 was more difficult. DS2 has some good tweaks, but i dont like the fast travelling system in Dark Souls 2.. It takes u away a lot of flair of the game...
  36. guccibrane
    Jul 5, 2014
    9
    Dark Souls 2, when compared to its predecessor, falls slightly short. Granted that some key members of the developer team for Dark Souls 1 did not work on Dark Souls 2, the game plays and feels different from the first game. The combat is still great, but the level design is lacking. Furthermore, the player is seldom rewarded for exploration, often only receiving junk after making a trickyDark Souls 2, when compared to its predecessor, falls slightly short. Granted that some key members of the developer team for Dark Souls 1 did not work on Dark Souls 2, the game plays and feels different from the first game. The combat is still great, but the level design is lacking. Furthermore, the player is seldom rewarded for exploration, often only receiving junk after making a tricky jump that took 20 or so attempts.

    There are major improvements, however, when it comes to the UI and PVP/co-oping with a friend. Your summoned allies can heal themselves via estus flasks and lifegems, so it's much easier to run through an area with a buddy. For this reason, among others, the game is much easier than its predecessor. It seems that From Software sacrificed quality for quantity, as there are a whopping 27 bosses in the game but none are very memorable or very challenging. Even the optional Ancient Dragon, often deemed the hardest boss in the game, can be cheesed. Once you learn how to dodge a bosses attacks and where your window is for a counter attack, nothing is really that difficult. Due to the surplus of healing items in the game, you are able to take a hit or two from a boss, back off, pop a lifegem, wait a few seconds while dodging attacks, then reengage.

    Overall, the game is far superior to most other games on the market. I would definitely recommend it. Just be warned that if you're expecting something identical to DS1, you may be a bit disappointed.    … Expand
  37. ZuG0R
    May 28, 2014
    10
    dark souls 2 is for super hardcore rpg gamers.
    its very very hard and make you insane.
    if you a hardcore gamer so you love this game but if youre not probably you hate it
  38. adyry
    Sep 22, 2014
    10
    Despite 1000 programs needed for it to run in a cool and proper way (GeDoSaTo for letterbox fix, RadeonPro for 30fps lock (weapon durability fix, essential for brittle lances, which would break twice faster on 60 fps), x360ce for xbox controller emulation (that's 3, but it's still a lot)) this game is one of the best games I've played so far, and I've played a lot. Albeit, I could see someDespite 1000 programs needed for it to run in a cool and proper way (GeDoSaTo for letterbox fix, RadeonPro for 30fps lock (weapon durability fix, essential for brittle lances, which would break twice faster on 60 fps), x360ce for xbox controller emulation (that's 3, but it's still a lot)) this game is one of the best games I've played so far, and I've played a lot. Albeit, I could see some major improvements in NG+ (as your character from NG just PWNS almost everything in NG+) there's also nothing new and motivating to go beyond NG+, as even NG+ develops almost nothing new in comparison to NG. Items should scale with lvl as in borderlands. Game have its mood, and sound accompanying "you died" message will remain in your brain for long time. ;) Still, the game gets too easy as you pass ~60% mark, especially if you know what items you should look for and when you know which bosses you should beat twice in order to get pro eq. This knowledge requirement will also throw you for hours into dark souls wikis, in order to know which item is the best, and which is not.… Expand
  39. anggadaz
    Aug 8, 2014
    8
    Dark souls 2 is great game. This game has great graphic. The game is game is so real, if you stabbed by enemy you die. Not like other game use hit point until you die.
  40. NouvelleVoix
    Jun 12, 2014
    9
    I'm really not sure why there are quite so many negative reviews here in the user section, but here's my two cents:

    Try it. There are definitely some differences in Dark Souls II when compared to the first one -- that's a given. But I've sunk 288 hours into this game (according to Steam) before finally growing tired of it. It is an innately fun, frantic game, and the only reason I've    I'm really not sure why there are quite so many negative reviews here in the user section, but here's my two cents:

    Try it.

    There are definitely some differences in Dark Souls II when compared to the first one -- that's a given. But I've sunk 288 hours into this game (according to Steam) before finally growing tired of it. It is an innately fun, frantic game, and the only reason I've grown tired of it is that I've started to memorize all the tricks and traps in every part of the game.

    Back on topic. This game is hard. This game is fun. This game will knock you over and then kick you when you're down, and you will love it even more. I used a wired Xbox 360 controller, and everything felt very smooth and responsive. The combat was fluid. The music was decent. The story, like the previous games, was a little... strange? off? ...but the game was never really about the story.

    My only serious complaint is that pvp is spotty. The hitboxes for many of the weapons are significantly larger than they really should be, and players sometimes manage to lag-teleport behind you for a backstab, despite whatever you try to do.    … Expand
  41. kangggunw
    May 28, 2014
    9
    Dark souls 1 has a damn good system.
    They kept the good part in DS2 and made the game more comfortable. (Not so much easier in my opinion)
    The gameplay is a pure awesomeness. It's nicely hard, controls are better, PvP lags are less, let's say i can feel From'd given it a lot of efforts. I'm satisfied but it's not without any cons. Still PC port in my opinion isn't very good. The game    Dark souls 1 has a damn good system.
    They kept the good part in DS2 and made the game more comfortable. (Not so much easier in my opinion)
    The gameplay is a pure awesomeness. It's nicely hard, controls are better, PvP lags are less,
    let's say i can feel From'd given it a lot of efforts. I'm satisfied
    but it's not without any cons. Still PC port in my opinion isn't very good. The game kinda presumed users to have a controller and has no clouds.

    Overall, i love it    … Expand
  42. Acidworm
    Jul 3, 2014
    8
    This was a game I was eagerly anticipating as I really enjoyed the first one. I heard mixed things, and eventually picked it up on Steam. Dark Souls 1 was a favorite of many hardcore gamers and so this one had high expectations to live up to. It met most of these expectations. While it improved on some aspects of Dark Souls 1 it also took some steps back. The port to PC is muchThis was a game I was eagerly anticipating as I really enjoyed the first one. I heard mixed things, and eventually picked it up on Steam. Dark Souls 1 was a favorite of many hardcore gamers and so this one had high expectations to live up to. It met most of these expectations. While it improved on some aspects of Dark Souls 1 it also took some steps back. The port to PC is much improved this time around and it is much less hassle to get the game up and running without the horrid GFWL.

    The storyline like DS1 is fragmented, and it is told through the interactions with the NPCS whom are more numerous this time around. The storyline isn't really forced on the gamer in the DS series and I don't pay much attention to lore in games anyway, but I have heard the lore is worse than the predecessor.

    Being familiar with the DS1 feel I died many times till I got the hang of the feel of this one as it is a bit different. Once you get used to it though, it is very enjoyable. With a 360 controller the jump mechanic has changed but is still quite cumbersome to press the left stick as you run forward, and has resulted in me dying a few times. The kick mechanic has been replaced with a shield break and this was an interesting change.

    While DS1 had excellent hitboxes, the hitboxes in DS2 are frustrating at times. You get hit sometimes when enemies clearly miss you visually from attacks that have no AoE. In a game where the slightest mistakes are so costly this can be quite problematic. The hitboxes for arrows are even worse with arrows getting blocked by obstructions that are not visually in the way. This is a minor part of the game though so not too big of a deal, but worth noting. Enemy tracking has been upped a few notches since DS1 for a few enemies and bosses. Enemies will change direction mid swing to counter you moving out of the way which is frustrating, and causes you to adapt more. Invincibility frames for rolling has been changed so you have less leeway to dodge when you roll out of the way of an enemy, and it now scales with a stat.

    The durability mechanic has been greatly improved adding more depth to the game. Weapons degrade quickly but automatically repair upon refreshing at a bonfire. This means that it is a good idea to level up more than one weapon so you have a back up when the weapon gets close to breaking.

    The world was very organic in DS1 with everything being interconnected. This is no longer the case, and while zones run into each other there is not this interconnected feel. Warping between bonfires can now be done from the start. This all does make it harder to get immersed in the atmosphere and while it is still ok, the atmosphere is superior in DS1.

    Soul farming and twinking has been greatly discouraged this time around. Enemies have a limited number of respawns now discouraging farming them, and if you keep dying to a boss you won't have to kill all the regular enemies anymore leading up to it. The new soul memory mechanic calculates your total souls earned and matches you in pvp this way. While it prevents players leveling up being completely outmatched by twinks it makes it frustrating for those at higher soul memories who have been struggling. When you die and lose a lot of souls and fail to return to your bloodstain regaining them it is still calculated. This system makes it very frustrating on those that have struggled a lot in this way, and also those that do not spend their souls efficiently.

    The game is still difficult, unfortunately much of the difficulty in this game is due to the game throwing many enemies at you at once more often than the first one. The game is slightly friendlier to those who are not familiar with the souls games while not making it too easy for seasoned players. This is a nice change. There are more options to heal now with the addition of lifegems. I personally find this a bit overkill as it causes me to be less careful about being hit, as they come in abundance. The boss difficulty as a whole has been lessened. I died many times to almost every boss in dark souls 1 before getting the hang of a strategy and downing them. This time around it only took me a few attempts at most for the majority of bosses. The bosses as a whole are less creative and memorable this time around.

    The netcode leaves much to be desired with a lot of lag in pvp where players still hit you even after you have moved away. This is a big problem and happens in too many encounters. However finding summon signs, and getting into encounters is much improved over DS1.

    The game is poorly balanced between playstyles. Casting builds have a much easier time in pve than melee does for the majority of bosses. This is quite frustrating.

    Overall this is a great game but don't go in expecting it to be too much like DS1.    … Expand
  43. derpyyy
    Aug 27, 2014
    9
    Using mouse and keyboard here and have over 300 hours logged into the game.

    I have bound all attack buttons to keyboard keys and use "glovepie" to emulate keyboard button presses with mouse button presses (other programs which do that work as well and there are a few guides on that bu i personally just happen to have used glovepie before) Only bad thing about the game are the    Using mouse and keyboard here and have over 300 hours logged into the game.

    I have bound all attack buttons to keyboard keys and use "glovepie" to emulate keyboard button presses with mouse button presses (other programs which do that work as well and there are a few guides on that bu i personally just happen to have used glovepie before)

    Only bad thing about the game are the occasional laggers (no servers! P2P multiplayer) hackers/cheaters (even on steam) in multiplayer. If Fromsoft could fix their multiplayer in some way so that lag and cheating is no longer an issue it would get a perfect score.    … Expand
  44. animalwedding
    Jan 13, 2015
    9
    The worst entry in the Souls series is still leagues better than anything else I played in 2014. Where Dark Souls II lacks in atmosphere and intrigue, it makes up for with fluid controls and cheeky level design. I highly recommend a PS3 controller, but an XBox 360 controller will do in a pinch.
  45. Quina
    May 21, 2014
    10
    So here's the thing. Dark Souls 1+2 (as well as Demon's Souls) are made for a very specific type of gamer - The dedicated, knowledgable, willing to work for rewards, hard-core type. I totally understand AND accept bad reviews for these games. If you don't understand this game, you just don't... Play something else.

    IMO, Dark Souls 1 is superior to Dark Souls 2 in terms of lore (so far),    So here's the thing. Dark Souls 1+2 (as well as Demon's Souls) are made for a very specific type of gamer - The dedicated, knowledgable, willing to work for rewards, hard-core type. I totally understand AND accept bad reviews for these games. If you don't understand this game, you just don't... Play something else.

    IMO, Dark Souls 1 is superior to Dark Souls 2 in terms of lore (so far), level-design, and originality. Both games are not 'flawless' but that does not take away from the fact that even Dark Souls 2 is still a milllllllion worlds above ANY mediocre, shallow, press-A-to-win game these days.

    From Soft, may thy masterpieces forever stay the demanding, challenging, deep experiences they are now.. May the true gamers of this world appreciate, and the casual ones stay away from them.

    Amen.    … Expand
  46. mochatony
    May 24, 2014
    10
    UPDATE: The other review was negative,because the game didn't work.
    Finally the game it's working,(after the update) and All I can say,it's awesome,beautiful,incredible and more hard than before.
    The multiplayer finally get fixed,now the connection it's super-fast and really good,good job from software.
  47. Vinnny256
    May 22, 2014
    10
    Still needs a bit of fine tuning but overall a fantastic entry to the Souls Series, especially from a COOP and PVP aspect.
    A very competent PC port and with Durante's GeDoSaTo tool you can pretty much restore the old TGS demo lighting with barely any performance loss.
  48. EpikRaikku
    May 26, 2014
    9
    This is a really great game. Sure its hard but that's the point of the game: to give players a challenge instead of your usual Easy to breeze game. This game has many amazing features. Sure there are some bugs but almost every game has bugs I gave it a 9 because This is what i like in dark souls 2 .
  49. GhosTrooper
    May 26, 2014
    9
    Bad port? Yes, not the best, but they answered to this question and many others about game.
    Play game? Definitely YES. Must have in your collection and play,. Just give some time to this game, and you will see how good and entertaining it is.
  50. DlmlTRly
    May 27, 2014
    10
    great game, seriously, hardcore, but it's good graphics at a normal level, well needless to school gays will shout that the graphics bad, but it's not so great on the management level, do not understand why people are dissatisfied with management, the only thing in this I did not like the game is the fact that there no maps and Sometimes you do not know where to go
  51. Abyssw4lk3r
    May 28, 2014
    10
    An amazing sequel. Has everything it has promised. Idk about those who're facing problems in the PC, but mine's running pretty well. The graphics is decent enough, the gameplay is promising and I wasn't disappointed by the game. It's not like I had a lot of high hopes for it and then got disappointed. The game had everything it promised in E3, nothing more, nothing less.

    And really, the    An amazing sequel. Has everything it has promised. Idk about those who're facing problems in the PC, but mine's running pretty well. The graphics is decent enough, the gameplay is promising and I wasn't disappointed by the game. It's not like I had a lot of high hopes for it and then got disappointed. The game had everything it promised in E3, nothing more, nothing less.

    And really, the idiots giving this a low score must have never played a Souls game before. This deserves a 7/10 at the very least, if I were to give it a bad rating.    … Expand
  52. Johnny_B
    May 31, 2014
    10
    Best game ever. Great, challenging but fair gameplay, astonishing atmosphere, PvP is fun...
    PC controls suck, however, they can be easily fixed by AutoHotKey and similar programs.
    Highly recommended to any RPG-positive hard-core PC gamers.
    Loved DS1 and DS2 is even better IMO.
  53. AlexTaranov
    Jul 2, 2014
    9
    Игра хороша.Подобных игр мало,да что уж там...их вообще нет :D
    Я не пожалел,что приобрёл её и на PC и на PS3.
    Да,нервов у меня не осталось,но играть меня никто не заставлял. В общем - мне понравилось! НО!! Кто купит мне новую клавиатуру и мышь?    Игра хороша.Подобных игр мало,да что уж там...их вообще нет :D
    Я не пожалел,что приобрёл её и на PC и на PS3.
    Да,нервов у меня не осталось,но играть меня никто не заставлял.
    В общем - мне понравилось!
    НО!!
    Кто купит мне новую клавиатуру и мышь?
  54. BrettT
    Jun 8, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Having not played Dark Souls, or Demon Souls before it, I was not expecting much from Dark Souls II. However, I was quite wrong. This game not only doesn't tell you what you should do, but rather lets you decide. It doesn't say you must play the way it wants you to, you can play in a large variety of ways. My only complaint (and this is a personal complaint) is that during the Ruin Setinal boss fights, I had killed all but one of the Ruined Setinals. When I went to destroy the 100 or so health that boss had left, he killed me the same time one of the two people I had summoned killed him. I then had to fight these bosses all over again, even though the boss hit the ground before I did. Other than that, the game is well worth Steam's asking price of $50.… Expand
  55. Kyoss79
    Jun 17, 2014
    9
    No doubt, this game has its flaws. For me, a gamer with more than 20 years of experience on the PC platform, a little fiddling with settings and controls doesn't stop me from having fun with a release.
    I understand that not everybody wants to spend time and/or research to get a game running flawlessly, but compared to the odysseys we had to go through several years ago, a little time    No doubt, this game has its flaws. For me, a gamer with more than 20 years of experience on the PC platform, a little fiddling with settings and controls doesn't stop me from having fun with a release.
    I understand that not everybody wants to spend time and/or research to get a game running flawlessly, but compared to the odysseys we had to go through several years ago, a little time spent to make the game play as YOU want, instead of forcing yourself to play the way the game wants you, goes a long way.

    That said, with a bit of AutoHotKey voodoo the controls are working great with mouse&keyboard. I do not use any graphical enhancements, because graphics only do little to improve actual gameplay. The gameplay is superb, I am hooked and already started more than 6 characters, which two of those I finished the game.
    As with all versions of dark souls, the difficulty is high compared to other games, but in DS2 not so high as in DS, because now people got used to the gameplay and combat.
    If you like medieval combat & fantasy, give this game a try, its worth it. For new players the starting area is by far the hardest part of the game, but when you got past that, the game shines and doesnt stop at impressing and challenging me.
    PRAISE THE SUN!    … Expand
  56. Darthtux
    Jun 24, 2014
    9
    Dark souls 2 is really done on the pc port. Gameplay is amazing and probably the best out of the three souls games. Dark souls 2 could be a difficult game but it is not as challenging as the other soul games. Dark souls 2 expands its world and gameplay, it is filled with content and you cant stop finding resources throughout the game! New game plus is challenging with new enemies to fightDark souls 2 is really done on the pc port. Gameplay is amazing and probably the best out of the three souls games. Dark souls 2 could be a difficult game but it is not as challenging as the other soul games. Dark souls 2 expands its world and gameplay, it is filled with content and you cant stop finding resources throughout the game! New game plus is challenging with new enemies to fight and its worth it if you liked Dark souls 2. Overall Dark Souls 2 is an amazing game and is a must play game!… Expand
  57. McHagge
    Jul 2, 2014
    9
    The game is diffycult and surprising in many ways.
    Dark Souls 2 drives you crazy and frustrates you at the same time.
    For everyone who is looking for a hardcore adventure and a difficult game should totally go and get it. I recommend to use a gamepad or you try to find out all keys you need while playing on Keyboard + Mouse as I did. It is challenging but you can do it (played with    The game is diffycult and surprising in many ways.
    Dark Souls 2 drives you crazy and frustrates you at the same time.
    For everyone who is looking for a hardcore adventure and a difficult game should totally go and get it.
    I recommend to use a gamepad or you try to find out all keys you need while playing on Keyboard + Mouse as I did. It is challenging but you can do it (played with Keyboard + Mouse to NG+2)
    Dark Souls 2 may not be as hard as the first Dark Souls game, but still it is a challenge every gamer should atleast have tried.    … Expand
  58. RingK
    Oct 28, 2014
    9
    Easier than its predecessor, less epic (bosses are not that awesome compared to the first dark souls), but they improved the combat system and the multiplayer part, one of the ebst game i ever played.
  59. aad
    Aug 13, 2014
    9
    What an amazing game.

    The satisfaction that comes from beating a boss solo after failing again and again, and again, and again. There is no feeling like this in any other game. Because you know that each time you died you got a little better. And even though the bosses seemed at first impossible, they were in their own way still fair. This one of the best combat action game I've ever    What an amazing game.

    The satisfaction that comes from beating a boss solo after failing again and again, and again, and again. There is no feeling like this in any other game. Because you know that each time you died you got a little better. And even though the bosses seemed at first impossible, they were in their own way still fair.

    This one of the best combat action game I've ever played. The fact it's also a role-playing game that makes you invest a part of yourself takes it to another level.

    I didn't give it a perfect 10 because of the online pvp issues. Hackers are abundant and I don't like that pvp is sometimes forced. I enjoy pvp but I did not enjoy some of the mechanics that promoted ganking like the bell tower or certain areas of the game.

    Still a classic, and could very well be one of the best series of all time.    … Expand
  60. johnykorry
    Aug 27, 2014
    9
    Love dark souls 2. If you are into melee fighting you must buy it. Great bosses, great mechanics, nice armors, pvp is interesting. and beautiful dark locations. Lots of replay ability.
  61. markp368
    Jul 9, 2014
    8
    Do not be disheartened by the other low reviews, this game is a lot of fun. If you do indeed run into problems and or bugs, what many people seem to not understand is that the internet ie google will fix them in no time. The game is a solid 8.5, not the best, would be amazing if there was a hint of story.
    If you try to play with keyboard you will fail.
  62. DrakeMofugu
    Jul 23, 2014
    8
    Really fun but sometimes it's bull if you know what I mean, wish the death was a little less harsh but really fun you know. There's a sound bug on the lightning guy so cover your ears
  63. Stormy_alpha
    Sep 12, 2014
    8
    I like Dark Souls II, and although the game doesn't surpass the original, it is certanly a worthy sucessor. The only things i find missing or at fault with this game are the bad pc port, the overly bright scenario (on a side note, it is kind of ridiculous how the protagonist seems to shine in the dark) and the somewhat ridiculous weapons it sometimes presents (although this problem is notI like Dark Souls II, and although the game doesn't surpass the original, it is certanly a worthy sucessor. The only things i find missing or at fault with this game are the bad pc port, the overly bright scenario (on a side note, it is kind of ridiculous how the protagonist seems to shine in the dark) and the somewhat ridiculous weapons it sometimes presents (although this problem is not relly uncommon or unnexpected from an RPG).
    Asside from that i really had fun while playing it, it was a chalenging experience with some good memories to take from it, and the first time i remember having to struggle to defeat a boss in a long time (since Dark Souls a least).
    I recomend it    … Expand
  64. Spyros_spy
    Sep 13, 2014
    9
    The game is a masterpiece for the hardcore gamers! Normally the first game of the series is the best and the rest go down the hill but this one I pre-ordered and loved it. I played it with an Xbox controller and was just fine. Can't say anything about the story, since it's Dark Souls, you don't know what to do or where to go!
  65. pattyT
    Sep 13, 2014
    9
    The first game was GREAT and this game improves/fixes many of the issues with the first game. PvP is more balanced than ever before after a few patches. I would give the game a 10 if it weren't for the Soul Memory mechanic used for matchmaking. It doesn't destroy the game, but it does eliminate the idea of creating a "build" when there is no reason to not level up to max and become aThe first game was GREAT and this game improves/fixes many of the issues with the first game. PvP is more balanced than ever before after a few patches. I would give the game a 10 if it weren't for the Soul Memory mechanic used for matchmaking. It doesn't destroy the game, but it does eliminate the idea of creating a "build" when there is no reason to not level up to max and become a jack of all trades.

    The PvE part of the game is excellent and I highly recommenced getting the DLC... it actually gets better with each new part added!    … Expand
  66. MajorMartyn
    Sep 13, 2014
    9
    In all honesty, dark souls 2 has some issues. From bizarre scaling to the broken co-op. But really, this game wasn't made to be played with friends. The atmosphere is phenomenal. The overall quality of gameplay and replayability I would rate among some of the best I have ever played. I get frustrated and say I will never play again. However, something draws me back in and I continue. HereIn all honesty, dark souls 2 has some issues. From bizarre scaling to the broken co-op. But really, this game wasn't made to be played with friends. The atmosphere is phenomenal. The overall quality of gameplay and replayability I would rate among some of the best I have ever played. I get frustrated and say I will never play again. However, something draws me back in and I continue. Here on my main in NG5 I'm missing out on a lot of co-op. This game has something most games are missing these days, challenge. It is a shining example of how just the right amount of difficulty can make a game accessible, without making it impossible or unfair. I have 100's of hours in Dark Souls 2 and plan on a few hundred more. Fantastic game.… Expand
  67. Asgrimr
    Sep 16, 2014
    8
    Firstly, this is not a game for people who desire entertainment from a mainstream source. Dark Souls II is a punishing game, that rewards your mistimed slash with a huge loss of health. Every single hit counts in Dark Souls 2, and every mistake will prove to be hugely fatal.

    The combat is not entirely fun, per se, but relies more on timing than anything. Deciding to parry or block would    Firstly, this is not a game for people who desire entertainment from a mainstream source. Dark Souls II is a punishing game, that rewards your mistimed slash with a huge loss of health. Every single hit counts in Dark Souls 2, and every mistake will prove to be hugely fatal.

    The combat is not entirely fun, per se, but relies more on timing than anything. Deciding to parry or block would signify a change in pacing. There is no certain path to choose in DS II, and it definitely does not hold your hand through the beginning, and the control scheme for people using keyboards may find it difficult to adjust. To say the least, there is a steep learning curve. The story, is somewhat original and is interesting, but it's not given to the player in a cohesive way that RPGs are meant to give. Nevertheless, the game is addicting, and will attract hardcore gamers from all genres. I would recommend this game to hardcore RPG fans, as well as people who would want a challenge.    … Expand
  68. LuckyJord
    Sep 23, 2014
    9
    Now I'm just gonna go ahead and say I have the game for both console and PC and let me just say that the game is phenomenal, it is a truly amazing game, sure there are a lot of bad things about the game as well as there are good things but let me lay it down like this.

    The Pros are as follows; 1.Co-op - Haters come at me but co-op is amazing and especially fulfilling in this game, sure    Now I'm just gonna go ahead and say I have the game for both console and PC and let me just say that the game is phenomenal, it is a truly amazing game, sure there are a lot of bad things about the game as well as there are good things but let me lay it down like this.

    The Pros are as follows;
    1.Co-op - Haters come at me but co-op is amazing and especially fulfilling in this game, sure it's less hardcore to go in with a friend but at least in this DS2 they improve the functionality of co-op by adding the name engraved ring (It allows you to pick a specific server to make co-oping with friends easier). Now say you are struggling and being destroyed by a boss that you just cant seem to get past and you're close to giving up, boom you can summon other players from their worlds and they can help you, sometimes teaching you new secrets as well such as hidden walls and other things throughout the area before the boss.
    2.The Story - Now don't you dare tell me that there is no story because there is, it's difficult to find the story because there is no narrator feeding you the story like other typical games, items tell you snippets of the lore behind characters or places, the story itself is really interesting and very in depth, although there are some unexplained things but the story is something unique in itself, if you want to know the lore without the hassle, look up a Youtuber called epicnamebro, he'll tell you all you need to know.
    3.The PVP - Yes there are hackers, yes there are people who troll and do cheap tactics, but that doesn't matter, you can knock hackers into lava or into an abyss or do other kinds of things to get rid of them or simply overcome the cheap or troll with sheer skill which makes it that much more satisfying. The PVP is fun, seeing other peoples characters with different cool armour combinations or weapon setups is genuinely interesting and you can do some really cool setups to stand out. There are certain areas that are intended for PVP like the Door of Pharros which is a labyrinth where you force other players to invade you and you can set traps using lockstones to make it harder but I won't tell you how to exactly do that.
    4.Combat - Now there are different styles to combat such as dual wielding and power stancing which make dull weapons like daggers much more interesting with extra move sets, but that's best left for another time. There is a huge combat variation, you could be a defensive turtle who likes to cast pyromancies while wielding a giant club bearing heavy armour, you could be a hexer who also uses sorceries, miracles and pyromancies which would make you a true spell user and give you huge variety in spells. Or you could be a deadly assassin type character with high Dexterity and a fully upgraded dagger to critical hit your opponent to death, the choice is up to you.

    There is more but I am limited with space so I'll move on to the cons

    The Cons are as follows;
    1.Graphics - Now before anyone slaps me in the face saying the graphics are decent or they aren't an issue I fully understand that, I mean I play the game on Xbox so lets be real here, the game does have a lot of textures that are just copy+pasted on walls or on ceilings or even on the floor but the games graphic beauty comes from the bosses, the equipment and the cloth textures (which aren't the best but I like them), but I think it might be an aesthetic thing since Demon Souls and Dark Souls pretty much look the same.
    2.Network - The networks suck lets face it, people have issues all the time with trying to play with other players or disconnecting during fights and things like that. If your connection is good however then you shouldn't have any lag issues unless the other guy is from Japan of course or if they have bad internet, at least it's an improvement on Dark Souls.
    3.Difficulty - No I am not complaining about how the game is too hard or anything like that, I am complaining about how the game is too easy...at least on the first playthrough, granted that the game gets harder but because of a bunch of babies who complained about Dark Souls 1 being too hard, From Software decided to dumb it down a lot to make the game more accessible for the casual gamers, some bosses were genuinely difficult (Smelter Demon took me at least 6 tries before getting it right) but some were a joke like that Jabba the Hutt looking thing in Harvest Valley.
    Music - There is barely any music in the game bar some boss music and that honestly disappoints me, I know it's not been a staple of the series but something for the sake of ambience would be nice. Just a personal little gripe though.

    This is gaming from a GENUINE gamer who actually bought the game 2 days after release and has played it thoroughly and will be buying the DLC later this week. Also to the people who gave this a low rating, stop being a fricking moron and buy a gamepad for the game, it's obvious that it's going to be stupidly difficult on keyboard. Amateurs.    … Expand
  69. Belydrith
    Oct 14, 2014
    8
    Generally speaking a decent sequel, but there's just too many unfulfilled promises made for this game.
    The graphics & lighting are not too bad, but definitely not what we were shown.
    The torch mechanics got pretty much removed completely due to the missing lighting. Then there's problems in comparasion with the original Dark Souls: - Combat mechanics changed, some weapon classes are    Generally speaking a decent sequel, but there's just too many unfulfilled promises made for this game.
    The graphics & lighting are not too bad, but definitely not what we were shown.
    The torch mechanics got pretty much removed completely due to the missing lighting.

    Then there's problems in comparasion with the original Dark Souls:
    - Combat mechanics changed, some weapon classes are now utterly useless (Scythe, ...)
    - Agility & invulnerability frames are a plague.
    - Bad level & world design.
    - Alot of recycling of enemies. Too many "guys with big swords".
    - Bonfire travel mechanic due to bad world design.
    - Somewhat boring bosses. At least 20 of those 35ish bosses are really simple and often even recycled as well.
    - And the list goes on..

    But especially to people that've never played the first game this will be a great game, for all others probably slightly less.    … Expand
  70. jdelazzerm
    Oct 29, 2014
    8
    This game has extremely vague objectives, ridiculous difficulty, wonky hit detection, almost no exposition and frame rate issues (on 360 as far as i know). That being said it is by far the most satisfying game i have ever played, the deepest game i have ever played and probably the hardest.
  71. sergioauf
    Oct 24, 2014
    10
    amazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazingamazing… Expand
  72. twistedreal
    Dec 30, 2014
    8
    If it wasn't for the first Dark Souls this game would have received a 10/10 from me. Yes, this game was meant to be played with a gamepad, without it you will have a bad time.

    Graphics, controls, and combat is fun! Most enemies are tougher than the first game since they seem to lock on to the player better. It's not as easy to run behind them and expect free hits. Bosses though were a    If it wasn't for the first Dark Souls this game would have received a 10/10 from me. Yes, this game was meant to be played with a gamepad, without it you will have a bad time.

    Graphics, controls, and combat is fun! Most enemies are tougher than the first game since they seem to lock on to the player better. It's not as easy to run behind them and expect free hits. Bosses though were a bit of a letdown. I don't think there were any bosses that gave me much of a challenge. Many of the bosses I killed on my first encounter. One feature that I really liked were the areas that players could invade you in to stop you from reaching your goal!

    I knocked one point off the score because I felt that warping between bonfires was a lousy and lazy mechanic. I would have loved another world that was more connected like the first dark souls. I knocked another point off because the world wasn't very "dark" and there were zero NPC's that I remember.    … Expand
  73. dialacton
    Feb 15, 2015
    8
    Seems this is one of those games people either love or hate.
    Well, I for one enjoyed it immensely.
    Best with a controller I guess, but there you go.
    Giving it an 8.
  74. Smilingcookie
    Apr 1, 2015
    9
    WARNING: I feel this one was really designed for a 360 controller, but since it's primarily a combat game, that doesn't bother me. The port is a lot better than the first Dark Souls, which you had to mod even for the resolution. If you have a controller this one plays perfectly!

    Great setting and atmosphere! The graphics are nothing special from a technical point of view, but the art    WARNING: I feel this one was really designed for a 360 controller, but since it's primarily a combat game, that doesn't bother me. The port is a lot better than the first Dark Souls, which you had to mod even for the resolution. If you have a controller this one plays perfectly!

    Great setting and atmosphere! The graphics are nothing special from a technical point of view, but the art design is incredible. Everything just looks so cool ... On top of that it has the best melee combat system in any PC game. Nothing more to say about that.

    Multiplayer aspects are really well done. I was at first opposed to playing online, but found that it actually improved my enjoyment of the game. The interactions with other players stay very well balanced with the single player content. There are in game ways to increase/decrease multiplayer activity. Once you finished the game, the multiplayer aspect helps to keep it interesting!

    For me this is my game of the year 2014.    … Expand
  75. superflou
    Apr 24, 2015
    9
    Great game. But probably not as great as I expected after the best game ever a.k.a Dark souls 1. Dark souls 2 is still a very good game, with a lot of improvement, but the level design is not as great as it was in DS1.
  76. geschaftsreise
    Oct 11, 2015
    10
    Subtle, nuanced world with challenging gameplay; this game would be a perfect 12/10 if the PC controls had been mapped a bit better by default.

    Why I love this game: - No babysitting: the plot doesn't hold your hand and neither do the enemies. There are plot points that only occurred to me after 100 hours of playing, and only then after being curious about why something happened one    Subtle, nuanced world with challenging gameplay; this game would be a perfect 12/10 if the PC controls had been mapped a bit better by default.

    Why I love this game:
    - No babysitting: the plot doesn't hold your hand and neither do the enemies. There are plot points that only occurred to me after 100 hours of playing, and only then after being curious about why something happened one way rather than another. It's up to you to figure out what's going on around you or not. "You will wander this land and not even know why, Hahahahahah..."
    - Mastery vs Grinding: Ever played WoW? This is not that. You can grind to level up all you want and still get ganked by a low level enemy. Learn how to parry and backstab. Study your opponent and use his movements against him. A good player with a starting weapon and low level can trash a character who has a million souls with well-conceived strategies.This game is a victory over stupidification.
    - Rich, subtle and textured world. There is a feel to dark souls that arises from the underlying premise. It permeates the air and gave me a fear that either I was being helplessly drawn down into quicksand or worse that I'd already been swallowed and was slowly winding my way to inevitable destruction...

    Cons:
    PC controls: Way better than Dark Souls I, but the tutorials were all given in controller buttons so I had to look up all of the controls on the internet. Also I had to remap keys to be able to jump attack and guard break effectively. Those are really critical moves so it's unfortunate that I had to spend time looking up how to figure that out. I assume DSIII they'll finally have figured all of that out...

    Room for improvement:
    I really wish that the characters had more tying them together. There's this dark deep thread holding everything together but I wish that choices you make can affect the wider world in subtle but poignant and crucial ways rather than just with individuals who you encounter. If done correctly (to my taste) this would ideally mirror the subtle and nuanced but understated threads of lore hidden in plain sight without really shoving all of it in your face and really give a more coherent sense of the world...    … Expand
  77. Keenanz
    Oct 3, 2015
    10
    I never felt so good after i finished a game.
    This game is hard but in fair way, some enemy A.I is designed to give you surprise when you fulfilled a certain condition, exploration is both dangerous and rewarding, Combat and animation is also smoother than the previous game. Tons of great content, almost every single weapon in this game(which is a LOT) has their own unique purposes in PVP    I never felt so good after i finished a game.
    This game is hard but in fair way, some enemy A.I is designed to give you surprise when you fulfilled a certain condition, exploration is both dangerous and rewarding, Combat and animation is also smoother than the previous game. Tons of great content, almost every single weapon in this game(which is a LOT) has their own unique purposes in PVP or PVE, there is a lot of armor set you can found in this game and you can mix and match between armor piece for desirable look or stats. Dark souls 2 is how a video game should be.    … Expand
  78. JeromeLey
    Mar 28, 2017
    8
    While not nearly as good as Dark Souls, this game is still very enjoyable.

    Having played through the game one and a half times, I feel like I could safely say that the game doesn't have the polish nor the deep lore that the original Dark Souls had. It also lacks the feeling of being fair at some points, even though overall, the game isn't as hard as the original. The problem is that    While not nearly as good as Dark Souls, this game is still very enjoyable.

    Having played through the game one and a half times, I feel like I could safely say that the game doesn't have the polish nor the deep lore that the original Dark Souls had. It also lacks the feeling of being fair at some points, even though overall, the game isn't as hard as the original. The problem is that they tried really hard to make the game harder and forgot to make it tough but fair that the original clearly was.

    In terms of visual fidelity, Dark Souls 2 is understandably better looking than the original, and the PC port is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING when compared to the original. The animation is a bit worse in my opinion though, and the biggest pet peeve of mine is the walking animation, which looks so bad compared to the original. The running animation is fine though, I might even go as far as to say the running animation is better than the original game's. This honestly makes me just want to run whenever I'm doing anything since the walking animation is such an eyesore.

    In terms of the lore, the game starts off with a cut scene about this guy jumping into the abyss, but the problem is, the game allows you to be a female character, which goes to show how unpolished the lore is. The game's bosses are also incredibly similar to the original game's bosses. Add to that how a lot of the bosses are just dudes with armor and swords or lazy remakes of iconic moments. All these combined make Dark Souls 2 Inferior in almost every way compared to it's predecessor.    … Expand
  79. Raptor1207
    Nov 11, 2015
    8
    It doesn't matter if it is a Console or pc game, its made for both, in my true opinion I dislike console, I think this game is very fun though, either way its fun. its an opinion of what you prefer. console or pc.
  80. objectivelytrue
    Dec 10, 2015
    9
    Dark Souls 2 didn't punish you for not being a friendless loser by making cooperation with a friend possible, something that the other games have a pointlessly **** attitude. It also reduced the amount of invasions in a first playthrough, which also helped to make cooperation possible as well as getting through an area and a boss in your first try instead of being interrupted by idiots.Dark Souls 2 didn't punish you for not being a friendless loser by making cooperation with a friend possible, something that the other games have a pointlessly **** attitude. It also reduced the amount of invasions in a first playthrough, which also helped to make cooperation possible as well as getting through an area and a boss in your first try instead of being interrupted by idiots. Far more content with less repetition overall than Dark Souls, the only issue with Dark Souls 2 is that the story is a blatant repeat of Dark Souls. There are more viable weapons, secret areas you won't discover on your first playthrough, changes between New Game and New Game + (Although they could've done much, much better).

    This is probably the best the Souls series will ever get, but it suffered from being a Souls game. Many people complained that it wasn't as Dark Souls even though it was better, and I think it's fairly obvious that we were just all getting bored of this formula getting churned out by From Software. Still I played this for a good 200 hours, while Bloodborne only deserved a single playthrough that I almost quit out of, and the DaSo 3 test revealed that it's just a **** rehash most people ran through to see the crappy scripted boss. The magic is definitely gone from the series now that it's Call of DarkOps: Infinite Rehash, but this was the last and best effort.    … Expand
  81. Nefastus
    Apr 6, 2016
    10
    Dark Souls 2 is probably one of the best games I have played in the last years. It has all the things that made Dark Souls 1 good and improved over it. It has better control mechanics, what made the character more responsive than in the first game. The areas are vast and well developed, very distinct from each other. Some might say the world isn't interconnected as in the first Dark SoulsDark Souls 2 is probably one of the best games I have played in the last years. It has all the things that made Dark Souls 1 good and improved over it. It has better control mechanics, what made the character more responsive than in the first game. The areas are vast and well developed, very distinct from each other. Some might say the world isn't interconnected as in the first Dark Souls but I rather well done and unique areas. There are a lot of bosses and sub bosses all along the game and they never get to the point of being unfair or too easy.

    The PvP in the game is great, easily the best of all soul series, including Demon's souls and Bloodborne. It is more friendly to learn and also allows you to start doing it after you are done with the game story, as you don't get locked out of invasions after a boss is dead, that was the case in the first dark souls. The mechanics are vastly improved in the pvp area as well, with more weapon options and spells and a lot of the weapons have special attacks that make them unique. It also features arenas for the players that rather avoid invading/being invaded but still want to engage in pvp.

    Its a must have game.    … Expand
  82. Pedobear987
    Apr 16, 2016
    8
    Me encanta que este juego me haya vuelto a recordar la época en la que los videojuegos eran difícil,
    lo recomiendo mucho si buscas un reto difícil y entretenido. Si has decidido comprarlo adelante VAS A PASAR UN MAL RATO.
  83. lbear
    May 27, 2016
    8
    Excelente como juego y buen Dark Souls. Seguramente sea peor en muchos aspectos al primero pero en cuanto a jugabilidad no se queda corto para nada, además cabe destacar que el port a pc es muy bueno.
  84. deLama
    Nov 17, 2017
    10
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  85. aythamipt
    Dec 13, 2018
    10
    Simplemente escribo esto para que me conste como un análisis y que la nota del juego me salga en mi apartado de votaciones y tener un historial. Saludos
  86. marcelus
    Mar 17, 2017
    8
    Yes, very recommended but...only for those who played Demon's Souls or Dark Souls and want some more without high expectations about the story.

    In general terms I really loved Dark Souls II. First Souls game with native HD and beyond resolutions for PC. Also the 60 FPS was a very important "must". The plot and lore are not that great as Dark Souls PTDE but it has his own good moments.    Yes, very recommended but...only for those who played Demon's Souls or Dark Souls and want some more without high expectations about the story.

    In general terms I really loved Dark Souls II. First Souls game with native HD and beyond resolutions for PC. Also the 60 FPS was a very important "must". The plot and lore are not that great as Dark Souls PTDE but it has his own good moments.

    This new entry is full of new items and some other little interesting mechanics like the coffin of Things Betwixt, the life gems and some new covenants. It was fun to discover them through the game.

    The humanity thing remains but this time is easier to handle. In general Dark Souls II has a lot of things to make the difficulty of newcomers easier (wich I recommend you don't abuse if you played a Souls before).

    About Souls and leveling this time you do it between Emerald Gerald in Majula. Similar to the Maiden in Black from Demon's Souls Nexus.

    About visual and sound...mmm... Visually is not mind blowing but is an step forward from PC Dark Souls with DS Fix. The art looks fantastic in lighting terms. Maybe is different in it's style in terms of environments and enemies design. A lot more cliche but enjoyable. Oh! rag doll is off in this game...and the lighting and assets from it's first gameplay shown to the world ¬¬

    The sound design (foley etc) is good. But the music score is something I recommend you didn't expect to be better than previous games. But is good!...Take listen to Demon's Souls for instance. It has some interesting flutes and leitmotifs wich are missing on the next game. I find the Intro, Phalanx or the adjudicator one the most memorable ones. In Dark Souls there's a great variety of styles and there's even more memorable songs. And unfortunate for those who love the music of this games Dark Souls II is kind of flat...epic but flat. That doesn't mean i doesn't have it's moments ;)

    About the important thing...Gameplay. It's almost the same but more responsive and smooth. The kick was replaced for the shoulder push. But there's a lot more weapon styles even bare hands styles. I find my self on PvP with players with very strange setups xD and of course two hackers in a few months (I'm not very expect on the PvP thing). The only downside here is that "Soul Memory System" wich is not optional.

    The co-op. Now you can summon two players the NPC of the area you're (if it's available) and an internet player. This can make the game much easier. I don't recommend this much. I find myself solving some bosses with this method and then feeling horrible haha. But never again!

    Mmmm Boss Fights...they're not that interesting as the areas they're on. But there are some of this friends wich you'll hate at the same level as before.

    I think Dark Souls II is not a bad entry at all (BTW Hidetaka Miyazaki just supervised it but it wasn't it's director). We can't say is a bad game. Maybe a transition. I think it's better than have a hole until Bloodborne is released and of course it deserves it's price ;)    … Expand
  87. shenkenhigh
    Feb 14, 2023
    9
    Keeps up with atmospheric aspect of the game, that's a big yes. But adaptability stat and mechanics overall...it's just baldly stupid
  88. Darkys7
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    One of the best games for those who want exactly excellent gameplay in games and want hard trials. One of the best games in recent times. I must say right away that if you like to play games to relax and watch cool movies, such as uncharted, this game is not for you. Here you have to give all your best. And this game will definitely destroy your keyboards, gamepads and nerves)
  89. Soullex
    Nov 15, 2022
    9
    Biraz sinir bozucu hitboxları falan var ama, seriye beni gerçekten bağlayan ve tamam artık ben souls-like tüm oyunları çatır çutur oynarım dedirten oyun bu.
  90. ardil3sz
    Oct 7, 2019
    9
    A never ending cycle of wasted, useless lifes. The great franchise full of depression.
  91. Senden_Wh
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Самая красивая часть серии. Куча интересных и нормально рабочих механик чего стоят поломка оружия, очень разнообразная магия и отличная механика оружий. И Танимуру с Танимура хочет сказать спасибо ведь они переплюнули первую часть пускай и убрали несколько особенностей DS1 и DS3 типа огромной запутанности лора мира. К слову подача лора была тоже очень крутая и плюс общий лор сам был оченьСамая красивая часть серии. Куча интересных и нормально рабочих механик чего стоят поломка оружия, очень разнообразная магия и отличная механика оружий. И Танимуру с Танимура хочет сказать спасибо ведь они переплюнули первую часть пускай и убрали несколько особенностей DS1 и DS3 типа огромной запутанности лора мира. К слову подача лора была тоже очень крутая и плюс общий лор сам был очень улучшен и понимание мира была расширена с большим старанием… Expand
  92. Shimmeywill
    Feb 20, 2020
    9
    My first souls game since DS1 had such a poor PC port at the time. My most played Souls game and the only one where I had a "souls experience" (since when playing the other titles, the challenge of the souls games was clearly not so bad). While there are many weak spots in hindsight, the game still has fun zones, bosses and moments.
  93. RomanGor
    Nov 7, 2019
    8
    После прохождения первой части, вторая кажется на порядок хуже, но это чувство очень обманчиво...
  94. Christiansb6
    Jul 13, 2020
    9
    Awesome .
  95. 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 Developers dissapiont us with theyr fraudulent intent.
    Praise the sun!
  96. Wrathzo
    Mar 22, 2022
    9
    Dark Souls II is a 2014 action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Games. The story of Dark Souls II begins with a human who has become Undead, cursed to never die and doomed to eventually become a Hollow, a zombie-like being with no memories or purpose. The protagonist is also known as the Bearer of the Curse. To break the curse, the undead travels toDark Souls II is a 2014 action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Games. The story of Dark Souls II begins with a human who has become Undead, cursed to never die and doomed to eventually become a Hollow, a zombie-like being with no memories or purpose. The protagonist is also known as the Bearer of the Curse. To break the curse, the undead travels to the fallen kingdom of Drangleic and is tasked by the Emerald Herald with obtaining four Great Souls from powerful Old Ones whose names are long forgotten and forbidden.… Expand
  97. SgAkErRu
    Apr 11, 2020
    9
    Считается хорошей игрой, но худшей - в серии соулс. Она геймплейно легче, слабее в плане геймдизайна (но мне нравится), делалась другими разрабами. Действительно, она хуже чем первая часть. Но как по мне, круче, чем трёшка. После прохождения третьей части в моей памяти не осталось практически никаких локаций, не зацепило. А вот во второй части таких моментов полно. Поэтому, чувствуяСчитается хорошей игрой, но худшей - в серии соулс. Она геймплейно легче, слабее в плане геймдизайна (но мне нравится), делалась другими разрабами. Действительно, она хуже чем первая часть. Но как по мне, круче, чем трёшка. После прохождения третьей части в моей памяти не осталось практически никаких локаций, не зацепило. А вот во второй части таких моментов полно. Поэтому, чувствуя ностальгические переживания, я перекладываю силу этих чувств в оценку 9/10.… Expand
  98. LudexGundyr
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Demasiado increíble, le otorgó a la saga una variedad de innovaciones técnicas en la jugabilidad, además de llevar la historia de manera excelente, que aún siendo el juego peor criticado de la saga, sus innovaciónes estuvieron presentes si o si en la siguiente entrega… Expand
  99. Dzench
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Игра отличается от предыдущей части, она не хуже, просто она немного быстрее, а так же слегка сменила стиль. В остальном же, тот же добротный Соулс.
  100. DTAspen
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    I understand why this game gets so much hate, but it is still league's better than most games.
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#2 Best PC Game of 2014
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#8 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
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#12 Most Shared PC Game of 2014

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Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 36
  3. Negative: 0 out of 36
  1. CD-Action
    Jul 23, 2014
    95
    This game’s playability puts to shame everything that’s been released for the new generation of consoles. [06/2014, p.54]
  2. PC PowerPlay
    Jun 6, 2014
    90
    The definitive Dark Souls II experience, the latest entry to The Souls series shines on the PC. [June 2014, p.50]
  3. Riot Pixels
    Jun 5, 2014
    80
    If you’re a fan of hardcore games, try Dark Souls 2. It is not as memorable as its predecessor, and yet it is still a phenomenal experience.
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