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DARK SOULS™ II

FromSoftware, Inc.Bandai Namco Entertainment

Mar 11, 2014

Action
ActionRPG
Adventure
Atmospheric
Co-op
Dark

Steam

Strengths

Its distinctive progression, leveling system, combat, and game design are considered meaningfully different from those of its predecessor
Provides a sense of accomplishment and a learning experience through high difficulty and repeated challenges
A dark and immersive atmosphere conveyed through enemies, music, story, and art design

Weaknesses

Complaints that mouse-and-keyboard controls on PC are awkward and that the game was designed primarily around consoles
Enemy placement and progression in some areas feel like unreasonable repetition rather than a meaningful challenge
The latter parts of the DLC require repeatedly fighting strong enemies on the way to the bosses

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Content67

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Game Schedule

ReleaseMar 11, 2014PC · GLOBALAdd

Game Description

Developed by FROM SOFTWARE, DARK SOULS™ II is the highly anticipated sequel to the gruelling 2011 breakout hit Dark Souls. The unique old-school action RPG experience captivated imaginations of gamers worldwide with incredible challenge and intense emotional reward. DARK SOULS™ II brings the franchise’s renowned obscurity & gripping gameplay innovations to both single and multiplayer experiences. Join the dark journey and experience overwhelming enemy encounters, diabolical hazards, and the unrelenting challenge that only FROM SOFTWARE can deliver. Key Features Go Beyond Death: dare yourself to engage against intense gameplay in a vast world powered by an all new engine that leaps graphics, sound & FX forward like never before A labyrinth of monsters & bosses: immerse yourself into mind-bending environments filled with new twisted monsters and deadly bosses that could only come from the imagination of FROM SOFTWARE Sensory assault: a wide range of threats will prey on human senses & phobias - auditory hallucinations, vertigo, acrophobia, etc Deeper and darker: more intricate customization options provide weapons and armor tailoring to player style Evolved multiplayer: updated multiplayer system enables improved online interaction to bring forward cooperative & competitive play Refined gameplay: DARK SOULS™ II features fluid motion-capture animations, an upgraded combat system, a vastly expanded suite of characters, deeper customization options, new weapons, armor abilities, and a balanced player progression system

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