Confirming a rumor first spotted in late 2013, the ESRB has rated Dark Souls 2 at T in contrast to the Souls series’ history of M-rated games. It’s a surprise to say the very least, but what’s stranger is how controversial the rating has already proven to be. Classing the game as a Teen title has incited uproar among the Souls community, rife with the typical cries of the game being trivialized, or of mature content being withheld in an effort to attract the younger audience.
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.
And it will happen in the future when he doesn’t touch them as he is planning on.
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.”
I beat them all with my fists and no hits were taken. What do you mean you don't believe me? I used a guitar hero controller!!!
All the bosses are only from Dark Souls. No Bloodborne, Sekiro, Elden Ring, or Demon Souls
Man...I love Dark Souls because of the gameplay. I don't care of they cut back on gore, design, or the story. As long as the gameplay is good, then I'm still excited for it.
honestly whoever makes a big deal about this type of stuff, have no lives.
It could be E... Its still going to kick my ass either way.
Why would I be? Honestly, people can whine over the smallest things. If it's rated T as opposed to M is it going to change the quality of the game....NO!
Atleast more teens can buy it without their parents in retail
It really doesn't matter, no DS fan comes for the blood and gore. Its the gameplay!