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I don't care what you've heard, watched or read. PLAY DARK SOULS 2 before you die
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Morrigan Stark
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No Man's Wharf, Lost Bastille, Shrine of Amana, the Gutter, Iron Keep, Undead Purgatory, Dragon Aerie, Shulva, Brume Tower, Frozen Eleum Loyce aren't memorable? K
Troubled development. But sure, game is now ruined because of one goofy little mistake, 0/10 dumpster fire trash don't play ever
This. The Iron Keep is one of my favourite areas.
There were different phases though: First one Sentinel on the platform, then two on the ground (unless you wanted to challenge yourself and fight all three). That might be why the fight is so fun; it's really dynamic compared to most others in the base game.Yes, i fell down the first time (well many times).
I like how patient you have be here, with your attacks. Get too greedy, focusing only on one then the others will make their presence known to you.
I just like fighting humanoids, i guess.
Though there could have been different phases to the fight, like in Dark Souls 3.
And it also rewards constantly adjusting your positioning and the camera and watching the bosses' telegraphs to find openings.
I played through Dark Souls 1 and didn't really enjoy it. I played through Bloodborne and loved it. I don't think playing Dark Souls 2 will satisfy me in the least.
I know what you mean, Bloodborne has this fantastic horror vibe to it, one that made Resident Evil 4 so great back then on the GameCube. I would go as far as saying it's the best horror game to date, even though it's an Action RPG at its core and has so much gameplay in it it puts most modern games to shame(besides perhaps Breath of the Wild and the upcoming Mario Odyssey).
That's really something Japanese games seem to value the most, even at times like these.
I know what you mean, Bloodborne has this fantastic horror vibe to it, one that made Resident Evil 4 so great back then on the GameCube. I would go as far as saying it's the best horror game to date, even though it's an Action RPG at its core and has so much gameplay in it it puts most modern games to shame(besides perhaps Breath of the Wild and the upcoming Mario Odyssey).
That's really something Japanese games seem to value the most, even at times like these.
No i meant more, that they transform into something new, like in 3.
pretty done
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Why ruin your list with Lost Bastille? Such a small boring zone with a basic template. The only neat thing is the hidden blacksmith wall.
Other than that yea, you've got pretty much all the good zones covered. Dragon Aerie had me swoonin the first time. And I liked Shrine pre-nerf even.
Hmmm... Dual-wielding Mirdan Hammers?
I think Lost Bastille's layout is pretty decent. Not bad, not great.
I do love how Scholar of the First Sin added three Pursuer fights. Including one that's there just to fuck with you when you pick up the Fragrant Branch. Wish they kept the random Pursuer fights going through the whole game, it's a neat idea and reminds me of the Dark Souls 1 Black Knights.
BarringGaffner
Member
I am intrigued by DS... but I just don't want to play a game set in a world of complete misery/darkness/gore anymore, not really how I want to spend a few hours every night. If the hub world was a nice town with villagers and green grass and blue skies I might feel differently.
Yeah something that gives them a new abilitie, more range or lets them become more agressive.
Well you get to fight the Ruin Sentinals
Also you get to meet the most awesome character in Souls.
That made this area sarisfying enough.
just park your character in a random spot and it's basically the same as pausing. Or exit to the menu.
Game has issues but has the best multiplayer and a ton of cool areas. Weapon/armor selection is great too.
Morrigan Stark
Arrogant Smirk
It's one of my favourite areas, actually. I always enjoy decrepit, moody castles, and it being moonlit and also a prison always adds to the atmosphere, for one. For another thing, it has really cool and intricate level design that loops around itself with tons of clever shortcuts, it's very fun and rewarding to explore with lots of nooks and crannies. And it has one of my favourite bosses, the Ruin Sentinels. Lost Sinner was also a pretty solid boss, at least pre-nerf, I hate how easy she became after the nerfs
and the Gargoyles are a decent boss too, pretty challenging. Oh yeah, Belfry Luna was also my favourite place to invade, I farmed so many chunks there xD it's sort of part of the Bastille too, even if technically it's its own area.Lost Bastille is honestly one of the purest, most "Souls-like" area in the entire franchise. It has everything that makes a good, classic Souls level, from atmosphere, to clever shortcuts, worthwhile exploration to discover cool secrets and good loot, and of course nasty ambushes (like the exploding mummies haha, those fuckers), and an epic boss battle. I love it.
I'm gonna disagree on that one. Bastille is a pretty good area.
Natasha_c13
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Shrine of Amana (esp. pre-nerf) will always be one of my all time fav. of the Dark Souls series.
Dragon Aerie was freakin' amazing too!
Dragon Aerie was freakin' amazing too!
Killer Queen
Banned
Think I'ma buy SoTFS on PC tonight
You sure about that? I get the impression from your posts you didn't like Dark Souls 2 at all.
Killer Queen
Banned
I mean, I enjoyed it well enough and I certainly don't hate it. I just don't like it nearly as much as the other games. Though at one point I liked it more than DS1.
Absolutely adore Dark Souls 2.
It has the most variety of locations by a long shot, yeah sometimes the layout might not make perfect sense but every area is quite unique looking.
It does not control quite as well as number 3 but it's a great game that does a lot of things right with a few missteps.
Also it's great for magic users.
It has the most variety of locations by a long shot, yeah sometimes the layout might not make perfect sense but every area is quite unique looking.
It does not control quite as well as number 3 but it's a great game that does a lot of things right with a few missteps.
Also it's great for magic users.
Labombadog
Member
The weakest of the bunch but still def worth playing.
Bigboss242
Banned
Ill wait for a sale and give it another shot hope you are happy...
I actually prefered Lords of the Fallen and The Surge to the Souls games.
Fried Food
Banned
Bloodborne is SOOO much better
DaciaJC
Gold Member
It's one of my favourite areas, actually. I always enjoy decrepit, moody castles, and it being moonlit and also a prison always adds to the atmosphere, for one. For another thing, it has really cool and intricate level design that loops around itself with tons of clever shortcuts, it's very fun and rewarding to explore with lots of nooks and crannies. And it has one of my favourite bosses, the Ruin Sentinels. Lost Sinner was also a pretty solid boss, at least pre-nerf, I hate how easy she became after the nerfs
Agreed with most of your points regarding Lost Bastille, but man, there's no way I would consider the Belfry Gargoyles to be anything but an awful boss. They epitomize the worst design of Dark Souls II. Don't know if they were changed at all in SotFS, but for me, they're easily one of the lowest points of vanilla.
Mass Effect
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I mean Dark Souls 2 (SOTFS) is a good game, but it's not like a life-altering experience or anything. If you're a fan of Souls then of course you should play it, but it's not important to play at all if you don't care much for the series.
Bloodborne on the other hand...
wow you're such a maverick
Bloodborne on the other hand...
wow you're such a maverick
CitizenCope
Member
I'm good thanks.
DanielJr82
Member
I don't like horror games, but I have been interested in DS2 for quite some time.
zenspider
Member
Hahahaha.
I love NeoGAF's bi-monthly attempt to sell Dark Souls 2. My least favorite From Soulsborne game by a healthy margin. PvP and build replayability is not what is appealing to me about these games.
This is a meme, right? Please tell me people aren't actually passing on the DS games because of the lack of pause? Do people realize that you can just stand still in most of the game's areas and walk away from the computer/console, no problem?
If you do play it again, I hope you enjoy it more. Try leveling up adaptability early (unless you're going with a magic build); it doesn't just increase I-frames, it also speeds up item use, especially the Estus Flask.
Also, always have a bow. Always.
Not sure if you realize this but video games have massive development teams consisting of countless people. Later games had co-directors as well so Miyazaki wasn't 100% into them as he had other responsibilites.
FallenGrace
Member
I loved it. I also loved Demons Souls, Dark Souls, Dark Souls III and Bloodborne pretty equally to be honest.
Dark Souls 2 has a few grotesque enemies, but nowhere to the same degree as Dark Souls 3 or Bloodborne. Most of the areas are pretty standard medieval fantasy, with a focus on crumbling grandeur. The most consistent grotesque element is that your character becomes a green rotting zombie as you die more and more without using a Human Effigy.
The game's not a looker graphically; there are some really ugly parts that were clearly designed for the original lighting system and have repeated textures and flat grey surfaces. The art design shines through in some areas though, and using a torch always looks great.
Enemies are mostly guys in stylized plate armor and monsters you'd see in a D&D monster manual.
Alebrije
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Think other letdown is that DS2 has a completely separate story compared to DS1 and 3. It's an stand alone story with elements of the DS lore like the Dragonslayer clone.
The remaster is cheap no great graphic improvements , areas feel empty but as far as remember is 60 fps and recognize has some of the best DLCs and they a worth playing.
The remaster is cheap no great graphic improvements , areas feel empty but as far as remember is 60 fps and recognize has some of the best DLCs and they a worth playing.
You Pay This Much
Member
This.....
+Easier? I don't think that's a normal opinion.
Throne Watcher, Throne Defender, and Nashandra??? Fuck that.
INFINITELY worse than Gwyn at the very least.
Ace Harding
Member
Im kind of weird in that I LOVED Dark Souls 1 but never finished it (got maybe halfway through), got bored with Dark Souls 3 maybe 20% through and havent touched it in a while, and was kind of meh on Bloodborne but for some reason finished it. I found B.B. easier than either Souls game.
If I loved 1 but found 3 kind of boring, what would draw me into 2?
If I loved 1 but found 3 kind of boring, what would draw me into 2?
It really depends on what you liked about Dark Souls 1 that was missing in Dark Souls 3.
Morrigan Stark
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*shrugs* I found them fun and challenging to fight. It gets pretty hectic when there's a bunch of them at once, but that's what makes it interesting, you gotta be able to use the terrain and hit-and-run tactics effectively to handle the multiple enemies (who aren't that aggressive, actually, but can still harass you from multiple sides).
The worst bosses in DS2 for me are the Dragonrider, Covetous Demon (seriously lol, wtf), Royal Rat Authority, the Last Giant (it's OK for a first boss, but still kinda tepid and boring), Prowling Magus/Congregation, and Aldia (he's just kind of boring, his attacks aren't that dangerous but you spend too much time waiting for the openings). Some bosses have cool designs, but are unfortunately kinda dull to fight and/or way too easy, like the Guardian Dragon and Demon of Song. Oh and fuck Smelter v2, that shit is lame.
For multiple-enemy bosses I dislike the RRA the most, because the additional mobs + them being quick and aggressive + toxic makes it really unfair unless you got fast ranged weapons or something to fell them all in one swoop. It's like Capra, except even more annoying; if you kill 'em fast the rest of the boss is a joke, if not, you die almost instantly. Meh. Plus that big rat is ugly and uncool. xD
I don't mind multiple-enemy bosses as a principle, unlike some other people, I think Freja, the two pets, the Skeleton Lords and some others like it are fine. But I really don't enjoy the RRA as a boss for the reasons above.
I'm slowly going through this one again, I gave up on this when the game came out - even quit on Dark Souls 3 for that matter. I loved Demon's Souls, Bloodborne and Dark Souls 1 was always my favourite.
Dark Souls 2 just feels so tacky compared to the other ones for some reason. I'm still going to continue for now though.
Dark Souls 2 just feels so tacky compared to the other ones for some reason. I'm still going to continue for now though.
Durrzerker
Banned
I will give Dark Souls 2 credit for having the best dual wielding system in the series because I really like running fist weapons and this was the only game that really let me go all in on that. Otherwise it was completely unremarkable.