Hollie chats with Namco Producer Tak Miyazoe about new features in Dark Souls 2, such as PvP, new classes, and how invasions work. Basically, prepare to die.
Dark Souls 2 remains a divisive entry in the landmark RPG franchise, but Hidetaka Miyazaki believes it led to the success of Elden Ring.
DS2 was fine. While there was a bit of recycling assets or ideas for bosses, it was a bigger more open Dark Souls. The Fume knight boss is one of the hardest bosses in the series until Sekiro and Elden Ring were released.
The problem with Dark Souls 2 was the same problem when a different director takes over for a sequel to an outstanding movie. It typically (there are exceptions) doesn’t have the feel and vision of the previous movie.
I wouldn’t say Dark Souls 2 is terrible. Had Dark Souls 1 never been a thing and we got this, I think it would have been praised more. The problem is it didn’t have the Miyazaki touch to it and felt pretty derivative. The soundtrack is a banger though.
I like DS 2, might even be my favorite of the 3. But it's a hard sell, there's so many obscure things you need to do to make it an enjoyable experience. So always find it hard to recommend, but it is worth the trouble.
TheGamer writes, "Some weapons resist the test of time."
The Nerd Stash: “Whether you’re here to gloat about your victories or to see what the fuss is about, we present to you the hardest bosses in the Souls series.”
This, Witcher 3, and Dragon Age 3 will fils my RPG needs this year!
Try not to give up
LoL
Can't wait to play this. I promise not to give up
heh DS takes place in Anor Londo?
Guy had enough class not to correct her :)
i like at the end how he says he tries to break the game when he plays.lol Im so excited for this game 1 1/2 months away now till it comes out
Isn't Dark Souls set in Lordran?.