What is better - Dark Souls II or its predecessor ? To me, the first game remains unsurpassed; but the faithfulness of the sequel is admirable as well. Rest assured: everything you loved to hate and hated to love in that magnificent and brutal journey has been methodically - dare I say...

Dark Souls

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"As I was passing through the dark and creepy forests in Things Betwixt, the prologue map in Dark Souls, I was expecting a lot more action, remembering how I escaped the dungeon a year ago, [...

Too hard for my liking but visually impressive

waste of money

You will die in this game, lots… But that's part of what makes the DS series so much fun… Just when you think you have the mechanics worked out, the game throws something new challenge at you. It's a game for real gamers. If you want light entertainment, buy something else.

A solid game that definitely has an audience. Might lack replay value, could be too short or there are some hard-to-ignore faults, but the experience is fun. How we score: The Destructoid Reviews Guide

True to it's heritage, Dark Souls II is another amazing game in the Soul series. It's intense, addictive, challenging, and thought provoking. I absolutely love these games and would recommend them to anyone with a strong constitution. These games are definitely NOT for the faint of heart. :)

Tough, but very rewarding. Not for those who can't stand a bit of a grind. Also the shipping (I ordered online) was INCREDIBLY fast.

Dark Souls II is easily one of my favorite games of 2014 and when, after many many attempts, I was finally successful in completing the main story, I couldn't wait for my next taste of the Souls franchise.

The bonfires in Dark Souls have always been special and yet our relationship to them can be fragile: although freed of their role in levelling up in the sequel, finding and lighting them is still something of a moment to savour, a chance to breathe.