Crown of the Sunken King is the first downloadable content pack for Dark Souls II , and it is also the first part in a downloadable trilogy titled The Lost Crowns . Each add-on opens up a new area for players to explore, with the first being a subterranean maze of ziggurats known as Shulva, Sanctum...

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+ New foes challenge with lots of death; + Combat and levels are built around deliberate exploits; + Rich lore

- New pyromancies are largely useless in the tower environment

I've loved From Softwares Souls games for a good length of time now and I was really anticipating Dark Souls 2. These games are hard, there is no question about it, but what I love about them is the combination of style; RPG with a bit of hack'n'slash thrown in for good measure and with Dark Souls 2...

good game; good story; true to the souls series

hard; you will die; you will get frustrated; but it's all in the fun

Crown of the Ivory King ($9.99) is the final entry in the Dark Souls II DLC trilogy, and takes players to the frozen citadel of Eleum Loyce. A seething chaos writhes beneath the icy ruins, and the powerful Ivory Crown relic is lost somewhere therein.

Well-designed cityscape and boss fights; Features plenty of interesting enemies, weapons, and equipment; Strong narrative

The optional challenge path is perhaps the worst of the three DLC add-ons; The snowy aesthetic can get a bit repetitive

Buy Dark Souls II Dark Souls II: Crown of the Sunken King is the first of the three scheduled DLCs for Dark Souls II . You'll be able to access it as soon as you purchase it and have reached the Primal Bonfire in the Black Gluch.

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Inviting open-world environment that begs to be explored; A vast; exciting bestiary awaits your challenge; Huge array of weapons; armour and items makes inventory management and exploration fun

You'll die a lot; which can be immensely frustrating; Enemy AI can be; at times; appalling

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Namco Bandai's newest release, Dark Souls II , takes players through a dark adventure that continues in the same world as its predecessor. Dark Souls II is not a sequel, but an entirely new game, set in the horrific world you were introduced to in Dark Souls .

Two steps forward and one step back for this incredibly challenging and rewarding experience.

A more refined user experience; incredible online fun and a new world teeming with secrets and terrifying danger

Combat feels less sharp and precise than before; and some of the environments are connected in a rather patchwork manner