Dark Souls II

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  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. deLama
    Nov 17, 2017
    10
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  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. Defoxx
    Dec 1, 2020
    6
    Вторая часть серии Dark Souls. Из всей трилогии эта часть мне понравилась меньше всего. Когда я играл, управление на клавомыши невозможно и приходилось атаковать на кнопку ctrl.
  18. 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)
  19. 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.
  20. ardil3sz
    Oct 7, 2019
    9
    A never ending cycle of wasted, useless lifes. The great franchise full of depression.
  21. Geralt123
    Nov 13, 2021
    6
    Oh man. I played DS1 and DS3 and finished DS2 today after 190 hours including DLC. What a gank-fest. What a cheap, uncreative, artificial difficult, poor game. It is really sad and I am asking myself how Fromsoft could deliver such a mess.

    DS 2 is not nearly as good as DS1 and DS3. The Dark Souls atmosphere is not really there. Many terrible bosses (all the same movesets). Or the    Oh man. I played DS1 and DS3 and finished DS2 today after 190 hours including DLC. What a gank-fest. What a cheap, uncreative, artificial difficult, poor game. It is really sad and I am asking myself how Fromsoft could deliver such a mess.

    DS 2 is not nearly as good as DS1 and DS3. The Dark Souls atmosphere is not really there.

    Many terrible bosses (all the same movesets). Or the boss suddenly duplicates and two bosses are spamming you, not even coordinated, just random. Very cheap.

    Often disgusting graphics with repeated textures, poor flat lighting.

    They throw gank mobs at you every 100 meters.

    Poor tube-like level design.

    Stupid dialogues. Like children, they wanted to copy DS1 but didn't succeed.

    Combat system is actually good, but ruined by insane enemy tracking and unfair movies. The enemy can do everything and you can do nothing. Wow.

    There are some good levels and some good bosses though. But please don't expect DS1 here.

    Sometimes had some fun, but often I was annoyed and just wanted it to be over. It is an "ok" game after all.

    The DLCs are freaking hard, but better than the base game. For some bosses I needed 80 tries.

    Summary: buy it for max. 10 Euros, you can have "some" fun    … Expand
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. RomanGor
    Nov 7, 2019
    8
    После прохождения первой части, вторая кажется на порядок хуже, но это чувство очень обманчиво...
  25. Solidsnake00901
    Nov 23, 2021
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's okay but it pales in comparison in almost every aspect compared to the original… Expand
  26. Lazzakz
    Aug 21, 2023
    5
    After a surprising ammount of time rushing through this mess of a game, mixed feelings come back to me. Several attempts to finish the game ended up on myself dropping it onto the self again, until I finally built out the nerves to finish it. So much wasted potential, there are so many good ideas that get lost in the midst of a mediocrely polished and skeletal game.

    LIGHT 5
  27. Christiansb6
    Jul 13, 2020
    9
    Awesome .
  28. PanMrkvicka
    Feb 11, 2020
    7
    Dark souls 2 is weird. You play it and it feels nothing like a souls game but it feels like souls game as well and you dont know what to think. Some bosses are pretty interesting and great but theres also plenty of them which suck. The game design of areas is not good as well most of the time, convoluted places with copypasted enemies.
  29. 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!
  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. Yiordanu
    Sep 9, 2023
    7
    A great video game, but a mediocre Dark Souls. Coming from the previous titles by FromSoftware, this game is the one that strays the furthest from the characteristic Dark Souls formula. It has rather poor level design with some areas that feel completely senseless, bosses that aren't as demanding, but in terms of gameplay, it remains a quite enjoyable game with a variety of builds and waysA great video game, but a mediocre Dark Souls. Coming from the previous titles by FromSoftware, this game is the one that strays the furthest from the characteristic Dark Souls formula. It has rather poor level design with some areas that feel completely senseless, bosses that aren't as demanding, but in terms of gameplay, it remains a quite enjoyable game with a variety of builds and ways to play.

    In summary, a very good game, but as a Dark Souls title, it falls short, especially when compared to the company's other titles.    … Expand
  34. StevenTieson
    Jul 9, 2020
    0
    The game is hard for the sake of it.
    Not actually that fun
    The story is poorly told
    The graphics are quite average
    I really do not see what the hype is all about
    Go play Devil May Cry or Dante's Inferno. Way better games
  35. 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.
  36. DTAspen
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    I understand why this game gets so much hate, but it is still league's better than most games.
  37. SeyeerGame
    Jan 7, 2021
    10
    The game is not difficult and don't buy this **** at all

    Игра не сложная и вообще не покупай это дерьмо
  38. GVB
    Dec 21, 2022
    8
    It has a better story than Dark Souls I, and the NPC as good as the ones in the first part. So yeah, it has some faults, but even with all of that, is an experience that you are not going to regret living... or yes, but that's the moral of the whole story, right?
  39. JoelArpal
    Jan 15, 2021
    5
    Dark Souls II es injusto. Simple y llanamente. No tiene ningun encanto mas alla de ser dificil y obtuso. Puede que el mundo que presente sea interesante, pero no puedo saberlo porque tengo que estar pendiente de cada esquina y de cada pequeño paso que doy. Me es muy dificil disfrutar de un juego que esta constantemente intentando cazarme.
    Es cierto que la saga Souls es famosa por su    Dark Souls II es injusto. Simple y llanamente. No tiene ningun encanto mas alla de ser dificil y obtuso. Puede que el mundo que presente sea interesante, pero no puedo saberlo porque tengo que estar pendiente de cada esquina y de cada pequeño paso que doy. Me es muy dificil disfrutar de un juego que esta constantemente intentando cazarme.
    Es cierto que la saga Souls es famosa por su dificultad, pero en el resto de juegos esa dificultad nace del desafio a la habilidad del jugador y a su capacidad de aprendizaje, no de aprovechad cualquier rincon para plantar un enemigo que claramente tenga ventaja sobre el jugador. La mejor analogia que se me ocurre para Dark Souls II es estar jugando con el niño que tiene la pelota. Puedes ser mejor que el, pero como el es el propietario de la pelota el manda sobre ella y puede cambiar las normas a su antojo. Da igual lo bueno que seas, el siempre gana.
    Es un juego insatisfactorio que no te permite disfrutar de su mundo por culpa de sus formas.    … Expand
  40. Adanali
    Jun 24, 2023
    8
    I maxed all achivements in this game.. This game convert me into a masochist... But I love this game
  41. Mazma
    Dec 25, 2020
    7
    Il peggiore della saga, ma comunque molto valido, difficile si, macchinoso anche.
  42. elansadrake
    May 27, 2023
    5
    Para mim é o pior da franquia Souls, esse jogo parece ser distante dos outros jogos, é como se ele seguisse a formula souls, mas não fosse um, não sei explicar, 5 é minha nota pois não cheguei a terminar, dropei o jogo bem dizer na metade dele, e ainda tentei retornar para ele umas 3 vezes, mas pelo visto esse será o único da trilogia que vou jogar no baú e esquecer, para mim o jogo pecaPara mim é o pior da franquia Souls, esse jogo parece ser distante dos outros jogos, é como se ele seguisse a formula souls, mas não fosse um, não sei explicar, 5 é minha nota pois não cheguei a terminar, dropei o jogo bem dizer na metade dele, e ainda tentei retornar para ele umas 3 vezes, mas pelo visto esse será o único da trilogia que vou jogar no baú e esquecer, para mim o jogo peca muito na Historia que não é tão convincente para mim como os jogos anteriores e o combate achei bem fraco, até o primeiro achei bem melhor, no mais é isso, não julgo quem gosta, mas esse está muito abaixo dos outros.… Expand
  43. Kiyuga
    Apr 18, 2021
    10
    De BR pra BR... Dark souls 2 é tão bom que deveria ter Dark souls 2 2, e quem nao concorda vai pra puta q poariu kkkkk
  44. Bushido95
    Sep 27, 2021
    5
    Если коротко, то для этой части идеально подходит выражение "ни рыба ни мясо"
  45. Jenkip
    May 6, 2021
    6
    Худшая часть серии, о да, про то насколько плохи тут хитбоксы я могу говорить бесконечно. ДАЖЕ в ПЕРВОЙ часть хитбоксы были лучше... Вообще, минусов ещё гора, а плюсов немного. Не особо хочется что-либо писать про неё, прежде всего пришёл поставить оценку - 6/10. Просто средняя игра.

    (после ремастеред-версии первой части, здешнее управление на клава-мыши очень печалит)    Худшая часть серии, о да, про то насколько плохи тут хитбоксы я могу говорить бесконечно. ДАЖЕ в ПЕРВОЙ часть хитбоксы были лучше... Вообще, минусов ещё гора, а плюсов немного. Не особо хочется что-либо писать про неё, прежде всего пришёл поставить оценку - 6/10. Просто средняя игра.

    (после ремастеред-версии первой части, здешнее управление на клава-мыши очень печалит)
  46. purevessle
    Jul 27, 2021
    8
    Overall the game was fun. I really enjoyed it.
    But i also playd aouther FromSoftware which was much better. The game has different machines and it in my opinion the hardest in the series.
  47. Game_Seeker
    Jun 9, 2021
    4
    While I did play DARK SOULS 1 (never played DEMON'S SOULS though since I don't have a console and never will) it did keep me occupied for a while although I must admit that gameplay-wise I did not care for it all that much. While I did enjoy the game's dark atmosphere (I love dark fantasy, the only way to go, f*** hobbits and elves) and the cryptic story (that was brilliant) the gameWhile I did play DARK SOULS 1 (never played DEMON'S SOULS though since I don't have a console and never will) it did keep me occupied for a while although I must admit that gameplay-wise I did not care for it all that much. While I did enjoy the game's dark atmosphere (I love dark fantasy, the only way to go, f*** hobbits and elves) and the cryptic story (that was brilliant) the game design was rather poor: focusing on over-the-top bosses with an insane health pool while you go down in 2 - 3 hits is not really my idea of fun, even more so when the combat isn't even tactical but simple memorizing attack patterns of your foes while rolling away in the right moment (in full plate armor!). There is zero depth to that system. The level design, while being intelligently designed (I've never seen levels brought together in a realistic way like this) however places your respawn point in New York, while the boss room is in LA and you have to fight your way through trash mob after trash mob to get there. This is just pi$$ poor design.
    DARK SOULS II comes along and takes a humongous sh!+ into bed. Gone is the dark atmosphere. Gone is the superb level design. Some (moron) at FromSoft must have said: "let's have more bosses!" so you get more than 30 bosses (the original had about 20). There's 3 in one level, almost door to door, which are reskins of a boss from DARK SOULS 1. Get used to it, you'll se more of that.
    To add insult to injury, each time you die you lose a chunk of your maximum hit points, kind of saying to newcomers: "hey you're struggling? Well f*** you!" Yeah, you "git gud nazis can f*** right off. This isn't good game design, this is sh!++y game design.
    The level design is as bland as can be, no more inter-connected world, it seems all the creative heads of FromSoft (not many there to begin with) were on vacation.
    DARK SOULS II is a very poor sequel. All the things that made the first game stand out are gone now. Technically it's been polished up a bit but still looks outdated. Controls with mouse & keyboard (git over it guys, controllers SUCK, they should not exist) are close to useless (was a problem with the original game, too), the camera is terrible. Enemy design is lacking, too, nowhere near as good as in the first game. All in all DARK SOULS II is an underwhelming sequel that does everything worse than the original and nothing better. It should never have been made. DARK SOULS fans will probably disagree and dislike this, but you guys probably didn't read this far anyway.    … Expand
  48. BioShip0706
    Aug 11, 2023
    7
    7. The lowest from software game i've played. Had good points but it's a big mess
  49. parsymovies
    Jul 2, 2023
    7
    the worst in the souls trilogy unfortunately Miyazaki wasnt the director and the most important part of game in my opinion gameplay was very slow and bad but it has beautiful bosses as always and good story
  50. Zeneko90
    May 7, 2022
    8
    Top Spiel. Kann man nicht anders sagen. Gerne mehr davon. Hat mir sehr gut gefallen.
  51. Nick7000
    May 13, 2023
    9
    Это не так круто как первая часть, но все же очень круто!
  52. proprosmert01
    Jan 7, 2022
    10
    The best dark souls, a beautiful keeper of fire, a power stand with a weapon in each hand
  53. darksoulskorean
    Feb 6, 2022
    0
    This game is not bad. It has its own pros and cons. But this is by no means worthy of such a high score. Higher than DS1 and DS3? Come on, critics. You guys are suck and just spoiled it. Now no one will pay any attention to what you flirt with.
  54. mustado
    Oct 21, 2022
    8
    Dessa vez vou passar esse pano e não vou falar dos bugs e do quanto isso te broxa de jogar
    o que eu posso falar de obra, que está longe de ser uma obra prima? Dark Souls 2 é uma tentativa de souls borne que deixa qualquer um triste só de jogar. Falam que o jogo é ruim por bugs e por simplesmente não funcionar, mas vai muito além. Jogar o Dark Souls 1 todo empolgado com a história    Dessa vez vou passar esse pano e não vou falar dos bugs e do quanto isso te broxa de jogar
    o que eu posso falar de obra, que está longe de ser uma obra prima? Dark Souls 2 é uma tentativa de souls borne que deixa qualquer um triste só de jogar. Falam que o jogo é ruim por bugs e por simplesmente não funcionar, mas vai muito além. Jogar o Dark Souls 1 todo empolgado com a história cativante e cheia de easter eggs, os Nps que você cria vínculo, a trilha sonora maravilhosa é uma experiência, sem dúvidas, marcante. Já em Dark Souls 2 a história é um pouco diferente. O jogo apresenta mecânicas ruins, dialogos longos e 'bocejantes' e além disso para esquivar você tem que subir uns 40 níveis em duas skills, ou seja não importa o quanto você esteja empolgado pra jogar logo na primeira esquiva que você der, o jogo vai expulsar e te chamar de horrível. Esse é o jogo mais expulsa player que eu já vi. Tudo aqui tem muito potencial, mas é horrivelmente executado, principalmente na dificuldade, onde ao invés de colocar novas mecânicas ou inimigos mais elaborados, eles apertam num mob saem dando ctrl+c ctrl+v pelo mapa, o que faz você demorar até 6 minutos para ir num boss. Fazendo as contas se você perder 5 vezes num boss, o que é número razoável, você perdeu 30 minutos nessa fase. E que boss fight ein? cada boss é mais fácil que o outro, seja bosses que tem pouquíssimo life ou que só tem 2 padrões de ataques, simplesmente chato. O jogo também tem pouca variedade de armas. Pode até ter muitas armas, mas tem delas fazem a mesma coisa, só mudando o modelo. Em Dark Souls 2 tem muitos defeitos, poderia ficar falando o dia todo sobre eles, mas até que o menu é bem feitinho :/

    mas vamos para os principais destaques

    3 pontos bons:

    1. Npcs e A MULHER DA MINHA VIDA
    2. menu
    3. gráficos

    3 pontos ruins:
    1. bugs
    2. defesa e esquiva
    3. construção de build

    SPOILER

    Sobre a história do jogo, acho um desrespeito o que fizeram nele, simplesmente pegaram a história do jogo e mudaram o rótulo. No Ds1, os npcs ficam te falando o quanto o Lorde Gwyn é forte e poderoso e pra encontra-lo você iria precisar ir até um castelo do tamanho da sua mãe aquela gostosa. E adivinha? a mesma coisa em Ds2. A diferença e que não teve uma boss fight com ele, o que só piora, porque a boss fight em Ds2 é uma bosta que eu passo muito pano, porque eu gostei. Mas seloko, a boss fight é tipo "mata esses dois otário ae, depois luta com um monstro aleatório que mal foi citado" ele, que tem as mecânicas mais fáceis do jogo, o que é bem comum em ds2    … Expand
  55. Shadowxxx
    Jun 14, 2022
    0
    Trash Trash Trash Trash Trash Trash Trash Trash Trash Trash Trash Trash Trash
  56. Jackie_Jackson
    May 26, 2022
    7
    Эти ваши дарк соулсы Я хочу сказать были бы вы людьми это вечные дети не троньте их
  57. Desertstorm
    May 28, 2022
    9
    This is indeed the weakest game of the Souls trilogy but with the improvements made and the DLC (which is phenomenal and a big step up in quality from the base game) it's still a great game worth playing, especially since it has unique mechanics not present in other Souls games such as more unique NG+, bonfire ascetics, power stancing etc
  58. k1ra120
    Jun 26, 2022
    7
    Dark sols 2 is a controversial project. Inconvenient combat system + strange visual style. The main plot is the worst in the series and very stretched. Boring enemies and bosses in the main game. Positive: DLC bosses, characters and their stories.
  59. Tokson83sky
    Jun 27, 2022
    5
    Compared to other Souls games this one is just so plain and dull. Ah and of course hitboxes go brrrr
  60. Hyperfailure
    Nov 27, 2022
    7
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  61. BraidzMC
    Sep 7, 2023
    6
    The worst souls game.

    Flat linear level and world design that doesn't make any sense. Poison swamps with elevators that go up to castles with lava moats.

    Arcade souls.
  62. FaworNIbba2137
    Jul 12, 2023
    10
    Best game ever. I want to suck main programmer and developer dicks bc this game is so perfect. Dark Souls 3 is bad and Hidetaka Miyazaki is bad, gay, niŻŻer and dont know how to make games.
  63. ManHoof
    Jul 29, 2023
    4
    It's the only game in the Souls series I don't want to return to.
    The plot and voice acting are as good as always. The atmosphere is also good. There are small gameplay details that are very interesting. Unfortunately, there are more cons. The color palette is unpleasant to the eye (except of course Majula). The musical themes are definitely not something special in this part. Most of the    It's the only game in the Souls series I don't want to return to.
    The plot and voice acting are as good as always. The atmosphere is also good. There are small gameplay details that are very interesting. Unfortunately, there are more cons. The color palette is unpleasant to the eye (except of course Majula). The musical themes are definitely not something special in this part. Most of the bosses are just garbage. The combat system is worse than even the first part.
    I rate it without DLC.    … Expand
  64. aesirus96
    Aug 15, 2023
    6
    O jogo é bom? Sim.

    É lindo, maravilhoso e gostoso? Nem tanto. Vale o preço? Só numa boa promoção. Mesmo não sendo dirigido pelo Miyazaki, é um bom jogo mas que se torna enjoativo em alguns aspectos como a linearidade de algumas áreas. É a ovelha negra da trilogia souls, mas está longe de ser ruim. Dito isso, é uma vergonha esse preço praticado pela Bandai / Fromsoftware. Mano, o    O jogo é bom? Sim.

    É lindo, maravilhoso e gostoso? Nem tanto.

    Vale o preço? Só numa boa promoção.

    Mesmo não sendo dirigido pelo Miyazaki, é um bom jogo mas que se torna enjoativo em alguns aspectos como a linearidade de algumas áreas. É a ovelha negra da trilogia souls, mas está longe de ser ruim. Dito isso, é uma vergonha esse preço praticado pela Bandai / Fromsoftware. Mano, o jogo é de 2014 e ta quase o mesmo preço que um jogo AAA em 2023!!!!!!

    Pior ainda é lembrar que teve aumento recente de preço por aparentemente motivo nenhum (???). Por favor, por mais que eu goste do jogo, eu prefiro pegar a mesma grana, adicionar uns 80 conto e comprar o Elden Ring que tem um multiplayer decente ativo, tem bem mais conteúdo, vai receber DLC logo mais.

    Capitalização extremamente agressiva em cima da fanbase. Vai se ferrar, Bandai / Fromsoftware!    … Expand
  65. TheSatanist
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    After going for all the platinums on Console and also 100% all available Soulsbornekiro-Games on PC I was actually shocked that I spent most playtime in Dark Souls 2 and had to evaluate on this unforseen outcome :D While the game clearly strays from the path of DS1, DS3 and Demon's Souls it actually has an intruiging way of telling its story and a really nice pacing. Are there some boringAfter going for all the platinums on Console and also 100% all available Soulsbornekiro-Games on PC I was actually shocked that I spent most playtime in Dark Souls 2 and had to evaluate on this unforseen outcome :D While the game clearly strays from the path of DS1, DS3 and Demon's Souls it actually has an intruiging way of telling its story and a really nice pacing. Are there some boring bosses? Hell yeah! Are the graphics a bit cartoony? Yes they are! But the atmosphere delivered is just amazing, the gameplay is a bit different from the other FS-Games but also super fun. While the vanilla game would only deserve an 8/10 the by now complete game including the 3 DLCs is a straight up 10 of enjoyment.… Expand
  66. KingFerretti
    Aug 28, 2023
    9
    É o pior Dark Souls, mas o parâmetro da franquia é tão alto que ainda assim Dark Souls 2 é um jogo incrível. Sua ambientação, lore e progressão é muito boa, seus defeitos não atrapalham a experiência geral do jogo que é muito boa.
  67. GLADIAT0R
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    Life is Brilliant Beautiful it Enchantes us to the Point of Obsession, Seek Light, Dark
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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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