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Full Release (2014)
Extremely Difficult
(50 ratings)
Dark Souls II is considered a hard game that demands strong execution, attention, and consistency.
Players often find this game difficult because of several demanding mechanics:
Dark Souls II is likely to be difficult for many players, especially beginners or those unfamiliar with the genre. Players with prior experience in similar games will usually have an easier time adapting. Players who rated games like Geometry Dash, Bloodborne, and Dark Souls at a similar challenge level may find Dark Souls II broadly comparable in difficulty.
Based on 50 ratings on Normal/Default difficulty, the average score is 8.3/10. Most players rated this game between 8 and 10.
Developer(s)
FromSoftware
Publisher(s)
Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware
Genre(s)
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Platform(s)
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Keywords
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Dark Souls II is an action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, released in March 2014. Set in the kingdom of Drangleic, players control the Bearer of the Curse, seeking to cure their undead curse. The game features challenging combat, deep lore, and a dark, atmospheric world. It introduces new mechanics like dual-wielding and a flexible character progression system, with improved multiplayer options for cooperative and PvP play. The online servers were shut down on March 31st, 2024.
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