Again, just because it was hard doesn't mean it wasn't fair. After the first time I beat them and knew how to handle them better, I had no problems with subsequent characters. I'd say that was one of the best fights in the whole game.
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Again, just because it was hard doesn't mean it wasn't fair. After the first time I beat them and knew how to handle them better, I had no problems with subsequent characters. I'd say that was one of the best fights in the whole game.
mickcenary
Member
Agreed. My first time through DS was online, but 100% free of summons, so the challenge was immense; and it was delicious. I'm actually very proud of that, as far as video game achievements go. O&S was a definite highlight.
Like many others here, I rarely dabbled in PvP because the ins-and-outs are just insane; couple that with lag and I made the call fairly early on to soak in the unique atmosphere and gameplay on my lonesome. To each their own.
Even without the PvP element, which I know many devout fans claim to be the best part about the game, it's still the best game I've ever played and I'm more than happy to fly desolately solo once more.
TheJollyCorner
Member
hahahah daaaaamn
Welcome to the Dark Souls, baby.
You gonna diiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii-iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiie!
Welcome to the Dark Souls, baby.
You gonna diiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii-iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiie!
demosthenes
Member
You played the game with a broken and mutilated thumb after hyping the game to the god damn moon. You set yourself up for disappointment. Stop it, Dark Souls was still a great game.
Right on. I platinum'd Demon's/Dark Souls completely solo, except for the couple covenant trophies and such where you needed to go online. Getting invaded just kills the pacing, and summoning others ruins the lonely and oppressive atmosphere I love so much. I think they're novel ideas, but don't fit at all with my personal take on the games.
Omegasquash
Member
It's fair, it's just challenging. They have a pretty clean move set, and it's not out of the realm of a player's capability to handle them. I ended up having a tougher time on the way to them after the snipers just because of getting raided.
That said, they did hand my ass to me on NG+. That was a spike I hadn't anticipated, but I'm pretty sure I'll pass it with some smart gear and the right set of colleagues.
Praise the Sun.
Dubbedinenglish
Banned
I want his armor. Please from, make it wearable.
Proto Kind Doran vibes.
Conciliator
Banned
The only thing that struck me as unfair in Dark Souls are the Anor Londo archers...fuck those guys.
Omegasquash
Member
Also...in boss raiding? Say it ain't so. Gotta be a covenant thing.
See, that was the part of the game that really tested my metal. It's not about picking them off, it's not about trying to find a way around, it's just about push the fuck through. So brutal, but it's really over in about 2 minutes if you do it right.
See, that was the part of the game that really tested my metal. It's not about picking them off, it's not about trying to find a way around, it's just about push the fuck through. So brutal, but it's really over in about 2 minutes if you do it right.
Kid Bushido
Banned
Old Monk > Mirror Shard Boss
Hahaha. I just found the Monk 2.0 boss.
No. 2 v 1 vs. 1 v 1
Mirror Shard wins for cruelty and cool factor.
No. 2 v 1 vs. 1 v 1
Mirror Shard wins for cruelty and cool factor.
Impossible. Old monk was lame by himself, you're getting a boss that can wreck your shit offline and you get to invade people.
wastewater
Neo Member
Sounds amazing, I already know what i'm doing day one.
- Get to first point where invasions are possible.
- Invade invade invade invade, all day.
Sorry newbies, mwahahahaha.
- Get to first point where invasions are possible.
- Invade invade invade invade, all day.
Sorry newbies, mwahahahaha.
Kid Bushido
Banned
There is an offline mode in Dark Souls 2, and being a dickwrath is fun! you get satisfaction from ruining people's games! I love getting range mail honestly. i guess i'm just a spiteful person.
Yoshichan
And they made him a Lord of Cinder. Not for virtue, but for might. Such is a lord, I suppose. But here I ask. Do we have a sodding chance?
Jesus, people still remember?!
The best part is when you finally dodge their arrows and run up beside them and you're all like, "You're in for it now buddy, what you gonna do with the bow now that I'm right next to you slas... OH GOD!!! SWORD AND SHIELD!!! FUUUUUUUUU..."
Boss Man
Member
So now they're lifting Old Monk from Demon's Souls.
The mirror thing is really cool, but having played Demon's Souls first continues to remind me how much more creative it was. Granted, that probably happens with all series and their first game to some extent. At least this boss takes the original idea and expands on it though.
edit: I am so glad that they are going back to dedicated servers this time. This boss would have been horrible.
The mirror thing is really cool, but having played Demon's Souls first continues to remind me how much more creative it was. Granted, that probably happens with all series and their first game to some extent. At least this boss takes the original idea and expands on it though.
edit: I am so glad that they are going back to dedicated servers this time. This boss would have been horrible.
PapaEmeritus
Member
Anyone know the song title in the E3 trailer, I havent been able to find in forums, I kinda dig it.
It was playable for some journalist with and without godmode. I don't see any consumer videos though.
Axispowers
Member
Sold
jacksepticeye
Member
Oh God...
It sounds annoying but I wouldn't have Dark Souls any other way
It sounds annoying but I wouldn't have Dark Souls any other way
FunkyPajamas
Member
Sounds like this will be my go to spot as a Black Phantom.
Arjen
Member
Nitzer Ebb - I'm Undone
PapaEmeritus
Member
Grassy Ass Pal!
Majukun
Member
actually i only found unfair 1 or 2 of the bosses (like the 4 kings) and some parts (like blight town and its akward frame rate and camera),but for the rest,it was pretty fair
Terrible Majesty
Member
this sounds like the
DAY ZERO
old monk + tower knight bosses put together
DAY ZERO
Forceatowulf
G***n S**n*bi
if the boss' don't also attack the invaders.. then this feature can go suck a fuck. :|
Don't hurt my host bro, I cant bear it.
Azure Kite
Member
Can't wait.
TheJollyCorner
Member
if the boss summons the invader why would he/it attack the invader?
that said, it would be fucking awesome to have the invader have to worry about the boss, as well as you.
Fake Charlemagne
Member
Arbitrary percentages and sweeping generalizations really help convey your unpopular opinion.
Also that boss sounds like it'll be a great fight. My only concern is how hackers (especially on PC) could make that fight a living hell for people.
Sounds similar to Replenishment from the first game.
Aren't you the guy who smashed a keyboard in half out of frustration? I think you need to quit the competitive aspect of games.
TheJollyCorner
Member
there were rings that had health regen in the original (or was that in Demon's Souls?)
I imagine, like the ring(s), it will be extremely gradual regen and in a heated moment it won't make a damn bit of difference.
Oh come on!!!!
Dark Souls actually did fairly serious damage to his body
Dude, it would shock the crap out of me if my memory is ever deprived of that vivid series of events. Don't get me wrong now, I loved it, but infamy is infamy.
Sounds awesome. Only thing that even slightly concerned me was the bonfire locations in the floor demo; I hope there's confirmation that they are placed specifically for the demo/in the interest of time.
Also super excited to play this on next gen pc
And the Mirror Knight encounter sounds amazing.
Also super excited to play this on next gen pc
And the Mirror Knight encounter sounds amazing.