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Full Release (2014)

Extremely Difficult
(34 ratings)
Difficulty Summary
Dark Souls II is considered a hard game that demands strong execution, attention, and consistency.
Why Players Find It Difficult
Players often find this game difficult because of several demanding mechanics:
Who Will Find It Difficult
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 Bloodborne, Dark Souls III, and Demon's Souls at a similar challenge level may find Dark Souls II broadly comparable in difficulty.
Based on 34 ratings on Normal/Default difficulty, the average score is 8.1/10. Most players rated this game between 8 and 9.
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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About Dark Souls II
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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