Dark Souls II

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1317 Ratings

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  1. CianoJoga28
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    very good, i had fun playing, i finished it on the xbox 360, but its a lot more easier than dark souls 1
  2. PissEater1223
    Jul 31, 2023
    8
    This game is criminally underrated. To be honest most of the people who hate this game probably did not even finish it. I do agree that the bosses can be quite lackluster but I don't really mind it. The DLC also makes up for some of the bosses in the main game like the fume knight a absolute fantastic boss. The story is pretty good it does not continue the story of 1 but I don't thinkThis game is criminally underrated. To be honest most of the people who hate this game probably did not even finish it. I do agree that the bosses can be quite lackluster but I don't really mind it. The DLC also makes up for some of the bosses in the main game like the fume knight a absolute fantastic boss. The story is pretty good it does not continue the story of 1 but I don't think that's a issue. I do think it is a little more clunky than dark souls 1 or 3 but I didn't really mind it that much. Areas are quite interesting even if some can be really annoying like the shrine of amana. Adaptability is **** but It's not like it ruins the game. It's just a minor annoyance that can easily be fixed with some levels. And I find that it's easier to level up in this game than in the rest of the series. Overall a solid game that gets beat up for no reason.… Expand
  3. Akakenbu
    Jun 17, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es bueno, su hitbox es una mierda jefes muy poco memorables pero un gran DLC… Expand
  4. RTCWFAN
    May 6, 2023
    9
    The Dark Souls community has a lot of hate for the second installment. I can't understand why. Sure, it's slightly worse than the first and third part but still...it is a masterpiece. Graphics, soundtrack, gameplay and overall feeling are almost perfect. Only the bosses are a bit repetitive in comparison to the other games. Recommended! Overall rating: 9.0.
  5. frederik1478
    Mar 28, 2023
    8
    I wanted to see the difference between the since of the scholar and the original and this feels more like a balance game, sadly without the DLC it also feels like it was not made finish.

    The game look good. It looks better than it does on the PS4 versions But sadly the FPS is between 60 and 20 so it's unstable at hell. The worst part of the game is every time a hitbox you think should    I wanted to see the difference between the since of the scholar and the original and this feels more like a balance game, sadly without the DLC it also feels like it was not made finish.

    The game look good. It looks better than it does on the PS4 versions But sadly the FPS is between 60 and 20 so it's unstable at hell.

    The worst part of the game is every time a hitbox you think should have hit don't it and they hit you when you don't think it should hit that is Dark Souls 2 biggest problem

    But I still enjoy the scheme it is awesome even if it feels much more floaty than dark souls 1 it still has a lot of its own charm and the world is interesting to play in and I would say that with the DLC it is almost as good as Dark Souls 1.    … Expand
  6. ZackH25
    Mar 28, 2023
    8
    So despite its flaws, it is still quite a fun, interesting game with a lot of depth in it. The customisation in this game only improved after the first game, so there is even more ways to win and customise your character. The bosses are either hit or miss in this game. One of the best bosses is the mirror knight and dragonleic castle is probably the best area in the entire game as itsSo despite its flaws, it is still quite a fun, interesting game with a lot of depth in it. The customisation in this game only improved after the first game, so there is even more ways to win and customise your character. The bosses are either hit or miss in this game. One of the best bosses is the mirror knight and dragonleic castle is probably the best area in the entire game as its quite an epic location. The open world is diverse and has many different locations but it does not feel all connected in a smart way, so it does not feel as well designed. Also the enemies are also well designed but poorly placed as often there is a large amount of enemies in a random area such as the lava castle area. The 3 DLC two of them were pretty average/below but the one with the ice kingdom was very good and had a great boss at the end with the Ivory King. Overall may be the worst souls game but still a very good game.… Expand
  7. shenkenhigh
    Feb 14, 2023
    9
    As a part of Soulsborne universe, remarkable. But the game mechanics itself are very VERY terrible. Estus consumption in something meaningless with this pace of a game, you literally drink it A LOT, HELLA LOT longer than in other Souls Games. Rolls have a very little invincibility window...ridiculous. So the world, the atmosphere, the lore - remarkable. Game mechanics - disgusting. That'sAs a part of Soulsborne universe, remarkable. But the game mechanics itself are very VERY terrible. Estus consumption in something meaningless with this pace of a game, you literally drink it A LOT, HELLA LOT longer than in other Souls Games. Rolls have a very little invincibility window...ridiculous. So the world, the atmosphere, the lore - remarkable. Game mechanics - disgusting. That's why solid 8 out of 10… Expand
  8. Andreus_Tatus
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    This game gets a lot of **** from the souls series fans. Me personally played the games in order from Ds1 to Ds3. After falling in love with ds1 i got this game on my old ps3. And daaaamm all the things that people complain about are total exaggerations tho do keep in mind that i played vanilla ds2. The enemies were not spammed, the environments looked absolutely breathtaking and theThis game gets a lot of **** from the souls series fans. Me personally played the games in order from Ds1 to Ds3. After falling in love with ds1 i got this game on my old ps3. And daaaamm all the things that people complain about are total exaggerations tho do keep in mind that i played vanilla ds2. The enemies were not spammed, the environments looked absolutely breathtaking and the bosses were tons of fun. I loved the new weapons and the old returning ones and the armour designs are my favorite out of any fromsoft game. The game is longer then other darksouls games but it kept me coming back for more. The dlc's were awesome and the exploration was top notch. Would recommend.… Expand
  9. farrrullll
    Jan 27, 2023
    9
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  10. Phytom
    Jan 22, 2023
    9
    The game is really atmospheric and has the cleanest, most responsive gameplay out of every soul-like game. The only extreme flaw the game has is the life-pool-draining punishment for dying.
  11. Joe2539
    Jan 2, 2023
    10
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  12. knur
    Oct 9, 2022
    10
    Again a masterpiece. This one is the most packed with content from the trilogy.
  13. barbone3
    Aug 22, 2022
    9
    After finishing it on PC and Xbox one, I just had to try the Xbox 360 version of the game. And to my surprise...it doesn't look like a 360 game at all, sure it drops in frames sometimes but the graphics are phenomenal on the 360.
  14. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    8
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  15. YokoHugo
    Aug 2, 2022
    8
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  16. Yukhta
    Jun 8, 2022
    8
    This was my first experience with FromSoftware games.
    It was so long ago but I still remember how hard and satisfying this game was for me.
    It has great rpg elements, gameplay, ost and bosses.

    DS2's aesthetic and themes just amazing.
  17. GriffinJ
    Apr 24, 2022
    9
    One of my personal favorite souls games, highly underated, and also hated. Loved it a lot and will be going back for more playthroughs in the future.
  18. Netherghul
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    I gave Ds1 a 9. I am going to give this a 10 but in reality. It is a 9.6/ 10. My favorite souls game of the three in the Dark Souls Series. Because of its amazing customization its dark and gritty atmosphere its mystery and its design. Tomihoro Shibuya and Yui Tanimura are better than Hidetaka Miyazaki because they had the guts to step to the plate and take control of the series. And inI gave Ds1 a 9. I am going to give this a 10 but in reality. It is a 9.6/ 10. My favorite souls game of the three in the Dark Souls Series. Because of its amazing customization its dark and gritty atmosphere its mystery and its design. Tomihoro Shibuya and Yui Tanimura are better than Hidetaka Miyazaki because they had the guts to step to the plate and take control of the series. And in the process with their team delivered a better game than even Miyazaki could imagine. They deserve praise.… Expand
  19. cchenders40
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    The criminally underrated souls game. I in no way believe that DS2 is better than the original or DS3, but this is still a top tier RPG. It is often criticized for how different it is from the other souls games and for having too much variety when it comes to its locations. I however love this game for those reasons, it is good to have something different that expands the world of DarkThe criminally underrated souls game. I in no way believe that DS2 is better than the original or DS3, but this is still a top tier RPG. It is often criticized for how different it is from the other souls games and for having too much variety when it comes to its locations. I however love this game for those reasons, it is good to have something different that expands the world of Dark Souls. The combat is top notch, the PVP addicting, the bosses are so fun, the world building is great, the atmosphere is there (though different from DS and DS3, those games have a strong horror atmosphere but this game feels like a strange fantasy dream that leaves you hazy when you wake up). The score is amazing! The story is so good and the lore is interesting. No spoilers here, but this game acts as a unique yet indirect bridge between DS and DS3 almost to the point that it feels like a spin off (likely due to it having a different director than the other two games).

    The DLC content for this game is also great. Three really big and extremely challenging content packs with new weapons, locations, and bosses. A ton of fun if you are up for a hard fight. Dark Souls is renowned for its difficulty. Dark Souls 2 is in many ways the easiest of the three souls games (not including demon souls for this conversation). Like the other games it is always fair and if you die it’s on you. You either lack patience or have not learned the mechanics. The game does not hold your hand, the developers expect gamers to be smart and to figure out things in their own. I’ve seen negative reviews of souls games saying that they aren’t “user friendly.” To that I say “git gud”. Yes the game is punishing but it is fair. You can’t play it like you play CoD or any other modern RPGs. The combat requires patience and skill, and ultimately good timing. Navigation requires you to pay attention to the world and really listen to dialogue. This game is a 10 for me. Give it a shot. Yes it is a different souls game but that’s a good thing.    … Expand
  20. B00tador
    Dec 4, 2021
    8
    It's a souls game, so it's still great... but I found the intro worlds really difficult / hard to get into. World quality is very incoherent and inconsistent. Has some highs, so it scrapes an 8, but it's comfortable the worst of the Souls games for me.
  21. 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!
  22. Andrewblank610
    Sep 28, 2021
    9
    In my opinion, the best of dark souls mechanics. DS3 and anything in the future could be better with power stancing and hexes being its own class of spells. While DS3 is obviously a much more beautiful and dark game, DS2 is definitely good in its own right. Don't let the complainers turn you away.
  23. treetop8
    Aug 29, 2021
    8
    I've only played Dark Souls 1+2 and I haven't played Demon Souls or Ds3, but I know what makes a good souls game from Dark Souls (1.) The twisted environments, the out of this world creatures and bosses, the difficulty. Dark Souls 2 is a dark souls game that forgets what made Dark Souls...Dark Souls. It loses most of the environment and character that the original Dark Souls brought out.I've only played Dark Souls 1+2 and I haven't played Demon Souls or Ds3, but I know what makes a good souls game from Dark Souls (1.) The twisted environments, the out of this world creatures and bosses, the difficulty. Dark Souls 2 is a dark souls game that forgets what made Dark Souls...Dark Souls. It loses most of the environment and character that the original Dark Souls brought out. THAT DOESN'T MEAN THAT THE GAME ISN'T FUN. Yes the game lacks the character of the original, but I still really have my fun with this game. I actually really like the leveling up system, I love the exploration and loot similar to Dark Souls. The Music is outstanding and so rememberable. (Don't even get me started on how many times I hear Majula's theme.) While the areas aren't super unique, they still have tons of mystery and captivation inside it. The amount of split paths in this game is crazy and I love it. It's a very good and fun game. Not better than Dark Souls 1, but still a really fun game.… Expand
  24. Kau24
    May 6, 2021
    10
    Dark souls best game git gud git gud praise the sun praise the sun Umbasa Umbasa
  25. KaleSungurCrane
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    OVERALL - 95%

    Gameplay - 9/10 Graphics (for time) - 8/10 Story - 8/10 Game Length - 9/10 Characters - 7/10 Level/Area Design - 9/10 Atmosphere - 8/10 Sound Effects - 8/10 Soundtrack - 8/10 Replay Value - 9/10 The hate for this game is in no way warranted. This was my first SoulsBourne game so admittedly I have my biases and have played all of the others since then and admit    OVERALL - 95%

    Gameplay - 9/10
    Graphics (for time) - 8/10
    Story - 8/10
    Game Length - 9/10
    Characters - 7/10
    Level/Area Design - 9/10
    Atmosphere - 8/10
    Sound Effects - 8/10
    Soundtrack - 8/10
    Replay Value - 9/10

    The hate for this game is in no way warranted. This was my first SoulsBourne game so admittedly I have my biases and have played all of the others since then and admit the original is probably the best with all things considered. The world isn't as linked as DS1 as Lore-filled as DS3 or as atmospheric as atmospheric as Bloodborne, but it is still a beautifully crafted world with a challenging but balanced difficulty. A of of people complain about the quantity of bosses, but in my eyes if the quality of the majority of the bosses is good and creative (which they are) then what is the problem? The DLC's are a great addition as well, so trust the critics on this one. It's a damn good game.    … Expand
  26. Zaidx
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    A great sequel in my opinion its every thing I wanted from a sequel such a great game
  27. drlowdon
    Mar 25, 2020
    8
    Despite fans concerns that Dark Souls II may be reined back to cater to a wider audience this sequel is every bit as difficult and addictive as its predecessor. What changes there are, such as being able to warp to any discovered bonfire from the outset, are mostly positive and certainly make for a less frustrating experience. The covenant system is also better implemented this timeDespite fans concerns that Dark Souls II may be reined back to cater to a wider audience this sequel is every bit as difficult and addictive as its predecessor. What changes there are, such as being able to warp to any discovered bonfire from the outset, are mostly positive and certainly make for a less frustrating experience. The covenant system is also better implemented this time around, as is the online aspect with summoning and invading others being a much more reliable experience.

    Exploring the game world, never knowing what may be around the next corner, is what Dark Souls is all about and From Software have delivered again in an adventure that offers well in excess of 50 hours of gameplay.    … Expand
  28. Greendeer23
    Mar 6, 2020
    10
    I love this secuel is ver y good experience have tetric enemies an bosses
  29. Kodise2000
    Dec 7, 2019
    9
    This is one of the Brilliant rpg games ever made!
    Dark atmospher, great gameplay and mystrous story makes it realy good.
  30. alakaXander
    Jun 8, 2019
    9
    Dark souls 2 is the underated third entry toin the award winning and highly renowned souls series. This title takes place in a new land and time to it's predecessors yet fallows the same plot. This entry features advanced movement mechanics, enhanced combat systems, multiple references and links to the previous titles, and some of the best dlc expansions of any rpg.
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#1 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2014
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  1. Positive: 29 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 30
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  1. DarkZero
    Oct 9, 2014
    60
    Though it lasts a long time and provides a decent challenge, I think it really needed an extra push on top of what the game contains. I would describe it as just above average, but that’s as far as I’d go.
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  2. The Digital Fix
    Apr 2, 2014
    90
    Its over dependence on group battles, less interesting boss designs and a slightly more forgettable world let it down, but none of this is so severe that it stops it from becoming another superb entry into one of the best series of games of all time.
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  3. ZTGD
    Mar 25, 2014
    100
    If you have any interest in playing this game after reading this review, do yourself a favor and get it now. If you allow yourself to be enthralled with its atmosphere and game play you’ll become an avid fan just like me.
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