Dark Souls II - Discussion Thread

[krugur]

That health loss might become a big issue initially. Should be fine after 10 - 12 characters.

 

[Ethan_Hunt]

That health loss might become a big issue initially. Should be fine after 10 - 12 characters.

That shouldn't be a new concept, if you have played Demon's Souls of the PS3.

 

[Gannu]

Dark Souls 2 delayed on PC. If that's some consolation!

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-09-19-dark-souls-2-out-on-march-14-pc-version-to-follow

 

[Ethan_Hunt]

Online Beta Released:

 

[Gannu]

This file is over 4 MB in size so not uploading it here.

http://image.noelshack.com/fichiers/2014/04/1390531692-dark-souls-ii-jp-website.jpg

Reveals some interesting details about the game.

VG247

 

[Ethan_Hunt]

Leaked gameplay (Tutorial Area):

 

[Gannu]

Oh man that white dude who was resting near the tree! Seems too strong an opponent for the tutorial section. If this really is the tutorial section i.e. I happened to see this part on some other video but not that village section where the dude spawns after the first death.

Allwyn, are you waiting for the PC version?

 

[Ethan_Hunt]

Allwyn, are you waiting for the PC version?

Yes, provided my graphic card returns from RMA.

 

[Gannu]

Yes, provided my graphic card returns from RMA.

Oh when did this happen? If it is an old card, you might get a better one.

Btw DS II gets an ESRB Teen rating! WTH! Both Demon's Souls and Dark Souls had a M rating. :O

http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/02/11/dark-souls-2-earns-a-t-rating

 

[krugur]

Hope the PC version releases soon as the console versions. Anyone pre-ordered yet ?
ESRB rating might be because there wont be any kind of nudity.

 

[Ethan_Hunt]

Oh when did this happen? If it is an old card, you might get a better one.

Btw DS II gets an ESRB Teen rating! WTH! Both Demon's Souls and Dark Souls had a M rating. :O

http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/02/11/dark-souls-2-earns-a-t-rating

It was due for sometime now. The temps were sky-rocketing and shutting down the whole rig. So thought might as well dump it in.

About the rating, I think it might be some of the boss/enemy design choices in the previous games, that could have earned it an 'M' rating. They were pretty freaky. Then there was Gwynevere in Dark Souls and her massive cleavage. Anyway, not even concerned with the rating as long as they have those epic bosses and 1080p with 60 frames on PC.

 

[Gannu]

Then there was Gwynevere in Dark Souls and her massive cleavage.

Hahaha made my day! xD

 

[Ethan_Hunt]

Dark Souls 2 hits PC and Steam April 25 with 'an enhanced frame rate option'

Dark Souls 2 will arrive on PC and Steam April 25, according to a post this morning on Dark Souls' official Facebook page.

The Windows PC version will include higher resolution textures than its PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 counterparts, "an enhanced frame rate option" as well as controller and mouse and keyboard support.

Source: Polygon

 

[krugur]

Thats some good news ... dont have to run to nexus to improve the visuals this time around.

 

[Black_Hawk]

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[krugur]

The reviews are in [Source:VG247]

All scores out of ten except where otherwise noted; feel free to add your own in the comments.

• USGamer – 5/5
• GameInformer – 9.75
• Videogamer – 10/10
• Ausgamers – 9.6/10
• CVG – 10
• Destructoid – 9
• GodisaGeek – 10/10
• Edge – 9/10
• NowGamer – 9/10
• OXM – 9
• Gamespot – 9
• Eurogamer Spain – 10/10
• IGN – 9
• Polygon – 9
• Eurogamer – 9/10
• GamesRadar – 4.5/5
• The Escapist – 4.5/5
• EGM – 8.5
• OXM – 8
• Kotaku – “Yes”

Waiting for the PC version now.

 

[Gannu]

Excellent reviews indeed. Let's see how the PC version fares.

 

[Ethan_Hunt]

Dark Souls 2 April 2013 Vs Retail Lighting and Visual comparison:

They better not mess up the PC version.

 

[Ethan_Hunt]

 

[krugur]

http://www.gamespot.com/articles/dark-souls-2-on-the-pc-has-from-software-learned-its-lessons/1100-6418830/?utm_source=weekly_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dark-souls-2-on-the-pc-has-from-software-learned-its-lessons
Something to read while we wait.