Dark Souls 2 (REVIEWS ARE IN)

[Dattebayo 446]

I know there are a few poeple here that are looking forward to it.

Atleast...I hope.

 

Anyways, here ya go.

In case you'er worried about what exactly changed:

[Dattebayo 446]

0:27 - Did you experience any kind of disappointment while playing Dark Souls 2?

3:03 - How is the dual wielding?

4:05 - Is there a hard, normal and easy-mode setting?

5:35 - What build seems the most viable so far?

6:41 - Where is the answer video?

6:46 - How will weapon upgrades work?

7:30 - When is this coming out on DSlite?

7:35 - Will covenants allow you to submit your gifts all at once?

8:11 - Are there sunbros?

8:18 - Are strength weapons being buffed or nerfed?

9:14 - Are there starting gifts in Dark Souls 2?

10:26 - Prequel or Sequel?

10:38 - Is the resistance stat OP in the game?

11:41 - Do you know when Dark Souls 2 will release for PC?

12:26 - Are ragdoll physics gone?

12:50 - Are you part of the glorious PC master race?

13:33 - Is it true that you can parry and riposte with 2h weapons?

14:02 - Will NPC mouths move when they talk?

14:26 - Which has been the most interesting enemy, and which has been the most difficult enemy to defeat?

15:50 - Is the lore easily obtained?

16:36 - Will Dark Souls 2 be on next-gen consoles?

17:21 - Are you thinking of doing a let's play for Dark Souls 2?

18:04 - How different is the invading and summoning of other players?

18:38 - Does humanity work differently?

19:20 - Is PvP being balanced in any way?

20:48 - Will there be a hub area like in Demon's Souls, or will the areas be seamless like in Dark Souls?

22:10 - Are lifegems and estus overpowered?

23:23 - How is the framerate?

24:17 - How does upgrading estus work?

25:03 - Do enemies still have the same placements every time?

26:12 - Are crossbows finally functional weapons?

26:53 - How do you feel about them making Dark Souls 2 instead of a new Souls universe?

[Dattebayo 446]

The review are in. This game kicks ass.

 

Videogamer (Andi Hamilton):

“From Software really did master this gameplay experience with 

Dark Souls

, so for this sequel they’ve just sharpened all of the ideas to a razor sharp (and deadly) point, but have given more players the opportunity to get stuck in. Dark Souls 2 is a refined, slicker version of what I consider to be the greatest video game ever made, and it is a title we’ll be finding more and more about post-release as its genius is fully uncovered.”

Score: 10/10

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IGN (Marty Sliva):

“

Dark Souls II

 is a smart, massive, and incredibly rewarding sequel. It’s crammed with deep systems, tense encounters, and enough clever multiplayer and New Game Plus elements to make me want to restart the second I saw the end credits. Not all of the tweaks and additions worked out for the best, but with such great enemies and levels to fight and explore,

Dark Souls II 

made 60 hours of pain and agony so much fun they flew by in a heartbeat.”

Score: 9/10

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EGM (Eric L. Patterson):

“…as good as 

Dark Souls II 

is—and as much as I came to appreciate [its] blend of 

Dark Souls 

and 

Demon’s Souls

—I didn’t like it as much as its precursor. […] While some of its features and design decisions might not sit perfectly with all fans of the franchise, 

Dark Souls II 

once again proves how enthralling and engrossing From Software’s formula of skill-focused combat, demanding challenge, and bleak ambience can be.”

Score: 8.5/10

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Game Informer (Daniel Tack):

“… a dark, atmospheric adventure that assumes that players don’t need their hands held throughout the experience. 

Dark Souls II

 respects you enough to assume you can figure things out, despite having perhaps lost some of these sensibilities by playing other titles that walk you through on tether from start to finish. As a result, the rewards and achievements are that much more satisfying. It’s only March, but Dark Souls II stands tall as a potential game of the year.”

Score: 9.75/10

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Destructoid (Chris Carter):

“Rest assured if you liked 

Dark

 and 

Demon’s

 you will like 

Dark Souls II

. I was skeptical at first given the proposed changes, but ultimately I had an enjoyable time as I was aimlessly exploring its world and dying over and over to its bosses. Although the loss of [

Dark Souls

 director] Miyazaki stings a bit (particularly in the boss design department), I think this new team did an excellent job without him, and I’d love to see yet another 

Souls

 entry as soon as possible.”

Score: 9/10

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Eurogamer (Tom Bramwell):

“Overall, 

Dark Souls 2

 probably isn’t quite the same masterpiece 

Dark Souls

 is, but then neither is anything else, and the fact it comes so close is remarkable. From Software has delivered on its goal of opening the game up a bit to more daunted players without breaking the heart of Souls […] – but this is still an iterative sequel, so many of the old routines and patterns of discovery inevitably sparkle a little less the second time around. Only a little, though, and when the worst you can say is that a game is only nearly as good as Dark Souls, that’s still a pretty strong recommendation.”

Score: 9/10

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Edge (Edge Staff):

“…for all its little tweaks, 

Dark Souls II

 is, foremost, a game made for 

Souls

 players. It is a game that asks everything of you and gives so much back, keeping its cards close to its chest, and revealing them only to those prepared to die and die again. It is made to be played for hundreds, if not thousands, of hours as you try new builds, explore PVP and experiment with covenants, all the while slowly peeling back the layers of its lore. Some of its ideas work better than others, and Drangleic is no match for Lordran’s intricate design, but Dark Souls II is, like its predecessors, brilliant, beautiful, and absolutely essential.”

Score: 9/10

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CVG (Matt Sakuraoka-Gilman):

“Whether or not you come to believe that this is better than its predecessor will likely depend on how blindly you accepted the former game’s faults. 

Dark Souls 2

 irons out those flaws, and its world expands in ways that fans won’t expect, but will undoubtedly appreciate. Its layers of depth, and colossal scope for challenge, community and discovery, is a gaming event of such impact it’ll be referred to time and time again for years to come. Dark Souls 2 is a landmark action RPG that is unforgettable for so many reasons, not least its immensely deep challenge framed within a sprawling, beautiful world.”

Score: 10/10

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Polygon (Philip Kollar):

“The 

Souls

 games have rarely been about fun, but 

Dark Souls 2

‘s smart tweaks and concessions brought out positive emotions even amidst the pain and exhaustion. It’s still a stressful experience, but it’s easier than ever to recognize the brilliance in those moments of triumph that make it more than worth the struggle.”

Score: 9/10

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Gamesradar (Ryan Taljonick):

“

Dark Souls 2

 […] takes everything that made the original so great, but expands on them in its own unique ways. Sure, not every single boss fight will impress, and you might be resistant to the world’s hub-like structure, but these are minor notes in an otherwise phenomenal journey. 

Dark Souls 2

 is an incredible game, one that demands alert play and rewards perseverance. You will die many times in many ways, but push on and you’ll find this to be an excellent sequel that not only captures the essence of the original, but is a memorable experience in its own right.”

Score: 4.5/5

[Playertd 177]

Do you have to have played the first game to get into this one? Or can I just start up with 2? 

 

Number 1 is looking really old...not so sure I want to play that one.

[Dattebayo 446]

Do you have to have played the first game to get into this one? Or can I just start up with 2?

Number 1 is looking really old...not so sure I want to play that one.

Not at all! I doubt many people who play it do so for the story. x)

Hell, I never played Demon Souls and I still got into Dark Souls 1.

Though you may want to still play it to get your bearings and just plain-old enjoy it.

Its a great game and should be around 17 bucks (unless those sunway-gropers at Gamestop raised the pice for DS2s release).

[Dattebayo 446]

Not at all for the light-hearted though...

Trust me when I say rage quit and you'll vow to never play this game multiple times. x)

[Playertd 177]

Alrighty cool, yeah I looked at a few youtube vids....it looked pretty hardcore haha.

 

I think I'll just play dark souls 2 though.

[J4MES OX4D 10,040]

I'd give this game 1.6 out of 10.

[Dattebayo 446]

I'd give this game 1.6 out of 10.

[jordie1892 681]

I'd give this game 1.6 out of 10.

 

 

I can't wait to pick this up on Friday...

[J4MES OX4D 10,040]

I'd give this game 1.6 out of 10.

1.6 out of 10? What a twat. You've never played the fucking game and you're coming on here talking shit? This game is a 11/10 so go fuck yourself you stupid prick and go and play a broken Battlefield instead.

 

What a moron.

[JsinOwl 644]

Have you been drinking James? xD

[Dattebayo 446]

I'd give this game 1.6 out of 10.

 

1.6 out of 10? What a twat. You've never played the fucking game and you're coming on here talking shit? This game is a 11/10 so go fuck yourself you stupid prick and go and play a broken Battlefield instead.

 

What a moron.

F*CK ALREADY.

The sexual tension is unbearable!

[JsinOwl 644]

Not at all for the light-hearted though...

Trust me when I say rage quit and you'll vow to never play this game multiple times. x)

I've never done either of those things, I enjoy the pain. The heartache of dying 20 yards away from your puddle of 50,000 souls reminds you that you're alive! 

[Dattebayo 446]

I've never done either of those things, I enjoy the pain. The heartache of dying 20 yards away from your puddle of 50,000 souls reminds you that you're alive! 

It must be the pain as your clasp your face in frustration! x)