Dark Souls II
Schneidend
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Anybody else playing this yet? I've been hopping on and off the masochistic wagon since the 11th. Just made a character that uses a cestus on each hand, thus turning Dark Souls into the most violent and longest game of Mike Tyson's Punch-Out in history. It is hilarious and awesome.
Other fun experiences with this gem of a title the rest of you would like to share? Is it better or worse than the first game? Better or worse than Demon's Souls? This is the time and place to talk about it!
Other fun experiences with this gem of a title the rest of you would like to share? Is it better or worse than the first game? Better or worse than Demon's Souls? This is the time and place to talk about it!
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one thing I am really looking to do is join the covenant where you come to other players' aid when they are invaded. it sounds like an interesting concept to help the less skilled player when they are in danger
I am playing offline atm, trying to limit the variables. Just had an absolutely epic corpse retrieval. God I suck at this game...but it is thoroughly addictive and immersive.
@FinneousPJ
I highly recommend it. Personally, I think it's a good blend of what From Software has learned from the previous titles.
@ChildofBhaal599
My first character was in that covenant, the Blue Sentinels/Knights of Blue, but that was during the release week server issues, so I didn't get to do much PvP other than the dueling feature of that same covenant. If you want to head in the right direction, go to the right of the cat's house and through a stone archway. That's the path to Tower of Heide, and somewhere in there is where the Cathedral of Blue stands. Beware, it can be perilous.
@JLee
I haven't been invaded much, at least not by red phantom players. The two covenants that PvP in particular areas, the Rat King Covenant and Bell Guardian covenant, however, are very active. I highly recommend venturing into online play and summon and be summoned by other players.
I love a challenge, but it doesn't seem too RPGish to me. Though I've been wanting to play the games since Demon Souls.
I think the Witcher series are much closer to my type of Action/RPG.
Challenge? Check
Action based? Check
RPG mechanics? Check
Actual roleplaying and story? Check
From those that played it, what do the games offer besides challenge and multiplayer (I guess) compared to the Witcher series for example? Honest question.
I've been playing with a walkthrough on the recommendation of a friend and I think I'm having more fun than I did with Dark Souls. It's nice to know if I'll hit a bonfire before my next boss or whether it's worth talking to someone five times in a row. I haven't been invaded at all and I've actually summoned a few people to join me for big enemies.
It's very definitely an RPG, as your stats are pretty important, you level up, and there's all sorts of different builds that can dramatically affect gameplay. Like the Witcher, though, the melee combat is quite intricate and nuanced. A weapon's moveset can be more important than a few points of attack power here or there, as a strong weapon you're not comfortable handling is damn near useless compared to a weapon with a moveset that suits you.
I highly recommend trying it, as there's no way I can compartmentalize it and perfectly summarize the games. Calling the Souls series an Action-RPGs works in broad strokes, but it's a very unique franchise that just has a certain...I don't know what.
What does it offer compared to the Witcher? Well, you have complete control over your character's appearance and there's several paths of development you can explore. You can focus entirely on strength and swing really big weapons, go for more dexterity and use things like rapiers or katana, build your faith to cast miracles, spend your souls upgrading a pyromancy flame to improve pyromancy spells, raise intelligence and be a master of sorceries, or mix/match your intelligence and faith to be able to use hexes that have a dark and sinister bent. You could also never spend a single soul on anything but upgrading your starting weapon. Whatever floats your boat.
@Coriander
If you ever need some help or just want to pal around and explore, my PSN name is DBAM. Feel free to friend me or shoot me a message.
@Schneidend I will definitely try multi later, just want to learn the game a bit first. I appreciate your advice and do take it to heart. Good luck with your dilemma, I truly wish I could help!