Dark Souls II: Crown of the Ivory King

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  • Summary: 'DARK SOULS II Crown of the Ivory King' is the third of 3 large-scale DLC additions to DARK SOULS II, and includes all-new stages, maps, boss characters, weapons & armor! In this third DLC, players will find themselves in a world shining bright with the glow of treacherous ice. Can you'DARK SOULS II Crown of the Ivory King' is the third of 3 large-scale DLC additions to DARK SOULS II, and includes all-new stages, maps, boss characters, weapons & armor! In this third DLC, players will find themselves in a world shining bright with the glow of treacherous ice. Can you find and recover the lost crown?… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Eurogamer Germany
    Oct 3, 2014
    90
    Ivory King is permeated by a strange sort of sad relief that this journey has ultimately come to a definitive end. At the same time, this last DLC gives you countless compelling reasons to really savour this goodbye.
  2. GameSpot
    Oct 8, 2014
    90
    Crown of the Ivory King is a melancholic victory lap in the only way a Dark Souls game can present a finale.
  3. GamingTrend
    Oct 15, 2014
    90
    The Crown of the Ivory King is a worthy finale for Dark Souls 2 and one of the most incredible challenges that a Dark Souls fan could hope for.
  4. Meristation
    Oct 2, 2014
    85
    The Crown of Ivory King is the most challenging DLC of Dark Souls 2, with non linear adventure and some good new stuff like allies system. However, the enemies are too familiar for Dark Souls experts.
  5. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Nov 5, 2014
    80
    Some of the most inventive use of Soulsian systems we've seen yet. [Dec 2014, p.91]
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  6. Eurogamer
    Oct 2, 2014
    80
    The final battle, in which you are transported to a cathedral in a fiery nether realm, can be accessed relatively early on. It is, however, an extraordinarily demanding fight in which you are set upon by waves of towering knights who battle alongside the Ivory king himself.
  7. Destructoid
    Oct 1, 2014
    75
    None of Dark Souls II's DLC is particularly spectacular compared to what was already in the base game, but they are great companion pieces to the proper package.

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  1. nurfedx
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    One of the best Games known to mankind.
    From Software is a safe heaven for the Gaming community.
    Especially in times where big Developers    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!    … Expand
  2. GahsLva
    May 19, 2021
    10
    This dlc bosses are really good,also has a good level design,many New enemies and weapons,stuff etc.
  4. Tron28
    Oct 30, 2014
    9
    This might just be the best one yet.... (except for one area.)
    Although the level design may not as creative at first glance, it does use the    This might just be the best one yet.... (except for one area.)
    Although the level design may not as creative at first glance, it does use the space very well. And there is a lot of space! This is easily the biggest of the three, and the enemies come fast and often to keep you guessing at what they'll do next. Expect to be surprised.
    The bosses are really good again. The last boss can be accessed early, but will likely destroy you. You have to explore everywhere to even the odds a bit.
    Some fantastic new weapons , including a new Fist weapon with an all new moveset!

    But the co-op area is very frustrating. The enemies come at you relentlessly and you're basically blind the whole time. You NEED some good co-op friends here, or you'll likely give up in frustration.

    Other than that, this is a great conclusion to the Crown Trilogy.    … Expand

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#7 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2014
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#42 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2014
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#31 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2014