As brutal, beautiful and addictive as before, Dark and highly atmospheric game world, Challenging and rewarding
Game systems can be hard to understand, Not always perfectly polished, Sticks close to the successful formula
Dark Souls 2 takes baby steps towards accessibility, but deep down it's the same bleak, uncompromising game. It's as brutal as it is beautiful, but it's hard to think of another series that can drag you so deep into a distinctive fantasy world, or of ano...
Published: 2014-03-11, Author: Rick , review by: Bit-Tech.net
While Dark Souls II isn't easier, it is more accommodating to newcomers, and more mindful of the time investment it requires. This is a big game that throws up some big challenges, and so adjustments have been made to the way the pacing and certain mechan...
Abstract: We've been a little nervous about Dark Souls 2. Not for any reason specifically; more because the original game was so very close to perfection that we don't know how we'd cope if things went belly up this time around.Of course, if you've not played dev...
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Published: 2014-04-29, Author: Alexander , review by: cgmagonline.com
I was expecting far less from Dark Souls II's PC version – though I never actually got to play the first Dark Souls on PC, I'd heard plenty negative about it...
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Published: 2014-04-10, Author: Ryan , review by: techsmart.co.za
Challenging and rewarding, Amps up the suspense, Filled with secrets
Console graphics ok, but not brilliant, Difficulty level can become frustrating
Dark Souls 2 is a fresh and challenging perspective into the ‘Prepare to Die' legacy of the Souls series, with loads of gameplay changes and PVP enhancements. Drool on the flawless environments while deploying the best tactics versus the varied enemy AI,...
Abstract: Dark Souls II is an action role-playing game that is the sequel to the highly-lauded Dark Souls. Unlike some action games where button mashing works, Dark Souls II requires well-thought-out strategy, or you will be faced with death.Dying is common in Dark...
Abstract: Dark Souls, along with Demon's Souls, is an action-RPG that introduces some sick form of sadomasochism into the gaming world. It is unforgiving, difficult, anger-inducing and full of despair and hopelessness. Of course, beating the game so ridiculously ch...
