CJ from Plus XP writes: "Dark Souls 2’s opening sequence, previously scissored and pseudo-seen in recent trailers, unfolded within its full, voluptuous form – and I fell into the beckoning vortex below.
Cracked sky and a jagged moon, the ghosts of whispering winds confuse the very air that surrounds, waist high grass tickling at my ravaged, rag-wrapped form. Dark Souls 2 had begun.
As those playing the game at surrounding desks ran on, I moved slowly, senses devouring every nuance, as I cautiously set about exploring this exciting new land; footsteps laboured as if I was actually there, breathing constricted by both the ominous and magnificent in equal measure."
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.”
I'm ready.............. to die
All I can ask is please stop with these articles...no wait...dont stop...no...stop...I cant take it. This game needs to release NOW!
Great read!!! The author needs to be hired for a bigger publication... Good writing and fun to read!