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Full Release (2014)
Dark Souls II is considered a challenging game that consistently tests players without reaching extreme difficulty.
Players often find this game difficult because of several demanding mechanics:
Dark Souls II will push beginners and may still frustrate experienced players in certain sections. Players comfortable with similarly demanding games will have the best time here. Players who rated games like Demon's Souls, Darkest Dungeon, and Osu! at a similar challenge level may find Dark Souls II broadly comparable in difficulty.
Based on 48 ratings on Normal/Default difficulty, the average score is 7.9/10. Most players rated this game between 7 and 8.
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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