Dark Souls II | PlayStation 3 | PS3

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About the Game

Once upon a time, the Kingdom of Drangleic was a majestic, thriving land. However, mysterious events led to the exile of King Vendrick, and the land became desolate, with lost souls dwelling in it. Meanwhile, a lone traveler is seen near the village of Majula. He is trying to find a cure for a terrible curse that has fallen upon him, forcing him to lose his humanity and prey upon the souls of the dark beings.

Story & Setting

Dark Souls II is a sequel to Dark Souls , sharing its dark medieval fantasy setting, though it is set in a different land and is not directly connected to it story-wise. Defeating enemies yields souls, which can be used at a special bonfire to level up, manually increasing the protagonist's main attributes. Another notable element is character creation that allows players to customize the protagonist's class, genre, and physical appearance.

Gameplay & Core Systems

In terms of gameplay mechanics, the game is very similar to its predecessor, being a third-person action role-playing game with interconnected world exploration and a deliberate emphasis on challenge. Most cardinal aspects of the gameplay remain the same. Combat relies on timing, precision, as well as dodging and blocking moves that deplete stamina. players character is cursed, and each death deprives him of his humanity, sending him back to the last bonfire he has visited. Unlike the previous game, leveling up can only occur at one specific bonfire in the game; however, players can freely teleport between all the bonfires he has accessed.

Standout Features

• Joining covenants and participating in special events such as dueling against each other and cooperative fighting are featured in the game's multiplayer mode.

Presentation & Atmosphere

Display support includes Progressive Scan (480p) and HDTV 720p. Audio support includes Dolby Digital and DTS.