Dark Souls II: Crown of the Old Iron King

 Xbox 360
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 58 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 58
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 58
  3. Negative: 8 out of 58

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  1. H1P1
    Sep 2, 2014
    7
    Enjoyable but a marked step down from the first DLC. The scope for exploration is fun however the boss fights are pathetic to say the least. This DLC is based around close quarters combat and corridor fighting, so if that is your preference it will suit you. However there is very little atmosphere, mystery and dynamic design when compared to the first DLC. This is essentially the Old IronEnjoyable but a marked step down from the first DLC. The scope for exploration is fun however the boss fights are pathetic to say the least. This DLC is based around close quarters combat and corridor fighting, so if that is your preference it will suit you. However there is very little atmosphere, mystery and dynamic design when compared to the first DLC. This is essentially the Old Iron Keep again, with 3 terrible bosses. I didn't feel like it justified my $14 this time round.… Expand

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Oct 5, 2014
    90
    A confident step up from the already impressive first part and a tantalising taste of what's still to come. [Nov 2014, p.90]
  2. Eurogamer Germany
    Sep 3, 2014
    80
    Even though the Old Iron King's gameplay twist isn't as meaningful as the one in the first DLC, and one of the bosses a mere copy, this is still a restless, disturbing march into the deepest of depths.
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  3. Destructoid
    Aug 27, 2014
    75
    Crown of the Iron King didn't blow me away, but it's a very nice zone that feels like a natural extension of Dark Souls II, and it's meaty enough to feel like a real DLC and not just a bonus area.
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