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Dark Souls II - March 2014
- Thread starter Gribbix
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Every enemy and area is static and able to memorized. Enemy patterns are also very exploitable, there is still some RNG in there, but it's is pretty consistent. It lends itself to Speedruns very well because of how it is designed.
On high levels of play in PvE it is all about memorization and timing, and your game knowledge and mechanics are directly related to your success. It just has very confusing and hidden RPG mechanics that take a lot of time and some research to learn. Once you figure out all that though, it's all about your gameplay.
Schweinehund
Member
With a release date like that and no ps4 release, I don't understand.
The install base will be fairly small at that point.
The x86/x64 architecture will make for a fairly simple port. If they aim for a Fall release for PS4/Xbone versions they could make some good money.
From probably committing all of their resources to the 3 versions right now, releasing with 5 versions would be biting off more than they could chew.
For a first-timer to the series, probably yes.
Enjoy yourself. You're in for a treat. And visit the Dark Souls threads in the Community section. People love talking about their experiences and helping one another. For people playing it for the first time, it basically functions as a support group.
"You are of the casuals...forever without skill...forever without taste..."
It could be a major announcement they're doing at E3 or TGS and they don't want to spoil it on the banner.
It's somewhat comparable. Both series can be fairly easy (or manageable at least) once you learn how to be cautious, though MegaMan has a lot of twitch gameplay sections which DS doesn't really have. And of course you can grind in DS if you want.
-Pyromaniac-
Member
If it's coming out that far then I'm just going to assume it's cross gen or something.
InternHertz
Member
That's far away It's weird to not get it in October like the two other titles.
But well, if it means the game will be great, I can't complain much I guess
It's weird to not get it in October like the two other titles.But well, if it means the game will be great, I can't complain much I guess
Good! I was hoping they wouldn't try to rush it out by the end of the year.
I wouldn't. Later on, maybe, but definitely not at release.
I wouldn't. Later on, maybe, but definitely not at release.
Incoming probable Xbone timed exclusivity.
Dark Souls is my favorite game this generation. I played it late on PC thinking I wouldn't like it. It held my attention for four playthroughs before I even touched another game.
Little disappointing it's not coming this year but I'm happy to give From as much time as they need. Especially with Miyazaki (?) not directing this one.
Also thrilled about the fact that PC is the lead platform this time around. Will allow everyone to get the best version possible.
Little disappointing it's not coming this year but I'm happy to give From as much time as they need. Especially with Miyazaki (?) not directing this one.
Also thrilled about the fact that PC is the lead platform this time around. Will allow everyone to get the best version possible.
FlyingSaucer
Banned
Didn't expected it in 2013 anyway.
With marketing in full force I hope sales will be up to standard. 2.2 millions was a little disappointing for the game of the generation.
When will Torment be released, again ? 2014 = glorious year for RPG ?
With marketing in full force I hope sales will be up to standard. 2.2 millions was a little disappointing for the game of the generation.
When will Torment be released, again ? 2014 = glorious year for RPG ?
Star Falcon
Member
March?! Oh well, something to look forward to. Though i wonder what platforms it will be on now, should find out at E3.
Awesome to see the game being given the marketing and budget it deserves, but i hope compromises aren't made to the fundamentals of the series.
Awesome to see the game being given the marketing and budget it deserves, but i hope compromises aren't made to the fundamentals of the series.
Trogdor1123
Member
Hopi g for a ps4 version!
AnbaLeumas
Banned
I don't see a PS4 or Xbox One logo on there. Is it still possible for a next gen release? When I saw gameplay that looked way too good for current gen.
VlaudTheImpaler
tl;dr
For a first-timer to the series, probably yes.
Enjoy yourself. You're in for a treat. And visit the Dark Souls threads in the Community section. People love talking about their experiences and helping one another. For people playing it for the first time, it basically functions as a support group.
I'm a glutton for punishment.
I like to see how far I can get before I go for help. As of now I know next to nothing about this game except the genre and that it's hard.I'm so freaking hyped right now, it's going to be like watching a movie that you know is going to be good without having spoiled yourself on the trailers.
Sub_Level
wants to fuck an Asian grill.
I'm sure it will be in one of the inevitable montages. Would be surprised if they demo'd it during the conference. Too many XBone and PS4 games to show instead.
-Pyromaniac-
Member
I guess they want to release it for xbox one and PS4 with a future complete edition with all the DLC then.
And I'm gonna get both
Fixed that for you. There's no but.
IceDoesntHelp
Banned
Basically.
to those complaining about no next gen, PC is what we're gonna have to settle for. I loved the super active community of the PS3 version of DS (that forest is still poppin, I dare you to go in there human alone ;]) but it's not worth giving up the 60fps goodness on PC. I can't imagine DS2 looking better and running at an acceptable framerate, FROM ain't that great.
I'd personally double dip on a Wii U version for off TV Dark Souls 2 but that seems unlikely with how shitty the software sales are for third parties on it.
Yea this. I've got no doubts it would smash X or SSB4 if they come out next year.
I'd personally double dip on a Wii U version for off TV Dark Souls 2 but that seems unlikely with how shitty the software sales are for third parties on it.
Yea this. I've got no doubts it would smash X or SSB4 if they come out next year.
Barack Lesnar
Banned
I'm surprised so many expected it this year. I figured it was a given the game would be out in 2014.
Robot Pants
Member
Shoulda been next-gen.
Rygar 8 Bit
Jaguar 64-bit
i was assuming this year because they were targeting ps3 and 360
dragonlife
Member
Hopefully I'll be done with the first by then.
May I also join the small chorus wanting the game on the Wii U? Would love to have the inventory on the GamePad and go HUD free on the big screen, not to mention that since I gathered almost 200 hours playing Dark Souls, Off-TV play would be very, very handy.
Please, From Software!
Please, From Software!
Iwata, where is that moneyhat when we need it?
We're like two out of the 15 people that would buy it, sadly.
GenericBadGuy
Member
I suspect I'll be incredibly busy near the end of this/beginning of the next, so I can safely say they can take as much time as they like. I imagine how hard the wait would be otherwise. This is a game I would buy a new console for if I had to (but thankfully already ready for PC!).
I know, right? So sad...
If there was a ZombieU, MH3U and Dark Souls 2 bundle for Wii U at 200 bucks or less I would buy it.
Those are the only games I have any interest in playing on that system, but I still think a Dark Souls 2 version on Wii U would be pretty inactive online.
Calamari41
41 > 38
My immense backlog remains largely untouched thanks to Dark Souls. Almost every time I take a look at my Steam games list in the hopes of whittling it down, I see Dark Souls sitting there and inevitably put another 30 hours into a new character.
This is the game that will break that cycle! I'm literally scheduling a play through of Dark Souls a couple weeks before this drops, just so that I'm not rusty.
This is the game that will break that cycle! I'm literally scheduling a play through of Dark Souls a couple weeks before this drops, just so that I'm not rusty.