Dark Souls II continues a long tradition of games that will challenge even the most veteran of gamers. You’ll explore, experiment, and die many times throughout your quest. While it would be against From Software’s design philosophy to give you a detailed map of the world and a full explanation of the game’s story, we did want to give you a few pointers before you go beyond death come March 11th on PS3.
Bandai Namco has released its latest financial report, revealing that the Dark Souls series has reached around 40 million units combined.
As difficult and frustrating as it is, people should consider reliving the Dark Souls 2 experience, especially because of what's coming to the game.
Many of those who hate Dark Souls II hate it because it's not Dark Souls. The same people love Dark Souls III because it isn't Dark Souls II.
And so many of the issues at the centre of common complaints about DS2 are present in DS3 and sometimes even DS1. The hatred and bile spewed over this perfectly decent game is ludicrous.
I don’t think it’s a terrible game, but like a movie sequel by a different director, for me, it does NOT capture any of the “magic” felt from the Miyazaki entries. Boss battles don’t feel epic, environments don’t have the same sense of awe, the enemy variety isn’t particularly interesting, the art direction just feels bland, about the only thing I can give it praise for is some of the music.
Now, again, this is only how I feel about it, so I’m not trying to invalidate his you feel about the game, but it is the worst entry in the series due to those factors and it’s the least re-visited entry, for me.
Is it decent as a game on its own? Sure. But in comparison to the Miyazaki entries, it does not stack up and I believe that’s where many were disappointed with it.
You can also play it in VR flawlessly on PC & controller with the LukeRoss mod so… another reason to jump back in with extra immersion.
The controls felt very clunky to me, I tried playing it after beating Darksouls 3 and it didn’t feel fluid, obviously the hit detection is less superior for been an older game.
The Smelter Demon is a bombastic boss design that bolsters Dark Souls 2's roster with an experience that updates an older fight's form to function.
Man, I dunno about that. In fact, most boss fights in Dark Souls 2 were forgettable.
Has anyone else preordered the Dark Souls 2 guide by future press like me or is everyone going for a fresh/blind start? I'm going for the platinum from the start this time (even though the Dark Souls guide had a few mistakes...)
Yeah I preordered one just to have it as an collectors item but at the same time I don't want to spoil anything or miss an item lol. I also ordered the dark souls design works.
10 Tips for surviving for your 1º time in "souls games":
1. Use a damn metal shield whit good stability. The shield is the best friend of all beginners
2. Upgrade your equips > level up soul level. +1 bonus in a weapon is much better (and less expensive) than 1 soul level. For your damage, 1 realy think upgrading normal/elemental weapons is the best option.
3. focus in surviving, Endurance/vitality or any stats that can give you a better hp/Stamina/Poise/armor. in the beginning of the game, use only the minimum stats required to use you favority weapon.
4. Balance your gear. you don't want to be too heavy, you will need to roll. ( unless there is some bullshit like "early days Iron flesh" )
5. Timing and observation are everything! timed rolls, parry, walking, runing, backstab, block, casting...
More than this! observe you enemie, study his moves and fight in 2 times:
1) time for defence and observation.
2) time for punishment, make as much damage as possible.
work whit your timing and obsrvation. you can win any battle whit this.
6. Use some spells! Spell are very usefull in all soul games, they can turn things "too easy" for veterans, but they are "gold" for begginers that think that the game is too hard.
7. Before leveling your "soul level" try to think in a build for your character. Go for the internet, read some builds! Go for internet and see some good builds is very good for begginers, just don't "destroy the game" in "tutorial videos" and "how to win the game"... for real,tutorial videos realy make things too easy and make things less fun in dark souls...
8. chose your weapon wisely, damage isn't evrything in dark souls. You need to see the weapon speed, move set and requiriments before chosing it. go for the internet, see what people talk about this weapon if you are a begginer and want a easy time...
Or go and discover for yourself if you are a "mudafukarveteran in souls games" =D
9. stay calm, fear is a great enemy in Souls game! almost all enemies are dangerous and intimidating, and if you can't 1-2 shot then they can make things hard.
Keep your timing and be patient, there is a time to defend against you opponet and there is a time to punish it.
10. Have fun! hell this is a game!
My personal tips to survive in Demon/Dark Souls:
- Walk slowly and observe your surroundings / enemies when you enter every area. Don't forget to always raise your shield too, because you don't know when the enemies attack or you accidentally trigger a trap.
- And the last is: know your limit. If you think you can beat the enemies with your current weapons/stats than beat it. But if you think you can't than retreat. There's no shame to retreat / died in Demon/Dark Soul series. It's part of the fun and every time you did it than you can became stronger by learning from your mistakes / weakness.
Oh and one more thing: don't forget to take a short break from the game. I always did this when i've got stuck / frustrated in Demon/Dark Souls, well not just Demon/Dark Souls though. After some hours, i get back to the game and i can pass my problems :)