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I didn't actually have to say anything other than this critique hit spot on. A hard but fair review of Dark Souls II with comparisons to its predecessors.
I have to say: I was disappointed with Dark Souls II before I even watched the video. Don't get me wrong - Dark Souls II is a good game, but it's a bad Soul's game. To explain it; I acknowledge the Soul's games as an experience rather than just only a game. The feeling of despair, the feeling of accomplishment after beating a boss and the deep story behind the Soul games made them unique.
I still remember Oscar, Sif, Artorias, Ciaran, Sigmeyer, Solaire, Gwyn and my fair lady - hell, I know the name of every single Dark Souls character because everyone of them was memorable.
Sadly this is not the case with Dark Souls II. I don't even remember the name of crestfallen warrior 2.0 and the last time I played was yesterday.
After you have watched this video I just want to make a suggestion; spread the information - the points of this video are valid. I don't want you to whine on different forums but give constructive critisism on the right boards. It [i]might[/i] have an effect on future games of the Soul's series.
I will at least send one mail to the developers and publishers and open a topic about this on another board to at least have the feeling that I did something.
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I agree on some points.but i found dark souls 2 easier due to player dark souls 1 and learning what to do within souls franchise.if i was a new player i would die as much as i did when i started dark souls 1. But their where only 3 bosses i had trouble with in DS2 ,DS1 was about 8.so i personally think they dumbed down the bosses.some of them i done first try no co-op others i had to co-op. Still love the game just dark souls 1.5 not dark souls 2 upgraded version samething.and story is lacking in alot of areas but must be hard to make another big game after such suceess with DS1