It was just over a year ago that Dark Souls II emerged and we were tasked with "preparing to die" all over again. Despite repeated claims to the contrary it seems as if developer From Software finally caved to peer pressure and has rustled up a brand spanking new version for the latest generation of...

In Drangleic, a land where souls are used both as currency and consumed for power, you're told to seek misery. Misery will lead you to larger, more powerful souls. You've found your way here, as all cursed folk do, because these souls can cure you of your undeath and the madness of going Hollow --...

There are few games that challenge a gamer's sanity, patience and skills more than the critically acclaimed Souls series by developer From Software. I learned this firsthand with the release of the original Dark Souls a few years ago, so when I heard they were making a sequel to an already...

Positives Solid brutal combat and real sense of accomplishment; Easier to get into for newcomers while retaining difficulty; Better graphics and sounds

Negatives Still not for the easily frustrated; Wrong decisions can ruin and adversely affect a play-through

I've spent a heap of time playing this game, I later went to buy the DLC's for it. The game is unique, very punishing, yet very rewarding. Surprisingly the second one in the series: DS2 is the least liked one by many, however I'd recommend this game (well I'd recommend you experience all 3 of these...

We were running out of things to do on DSII and it was getting tired. Just what was needed to spice things up!

Quite slow to get into, not a great deal of combat.. for fans only

The best way to play Dark Souls 2, address many of the shortcomings found in the base game with its three amazing DLC areas.

This game is truly amazing. It's so refreshing to find a gameplay experience that is well suited to an adult gamer. It has nothing to do with the vulgarity of the content but everything to do with the challenge and design of the game systems.

Dark Souls 2 is the excellent sequel to Fromsofts RPG franchise Dark Souls. Priding itself with its tough-but-fair difficulty, amazing character customisation depth, and thriving multiplayer community, Dark Souls 2 is a strong contender for Game of the Year 2014. It is the perfect game for RPG fans.

For those who either didn't enjoy the first game that much or are yet to try out a Souls game, it will be tough to get used to this and may prove more of a challenge. As I was prepared for the way in which the game worked, I felt like the challenge wasn't as great as when I first stepped into...