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Dark Souls II 12 minute gameplay video up [Update: 10 Minute Q&A Video]
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Krusenstern
Banned
I'm absolutely pleased with what they said. They want to concentrate on the core of what defines Dark Souls rather than adding new things.
Am I imagining this? In the preview screenshot the lighting looks completely fine.
In the IGN stream video it looks completely fucked.
What's the deal?
Black crush.
I'm an expert
Formerly worldrevolution. The only reason I am nice to anyone else is to avoid being banned.
Agreed, but that's because they're much more fluid. It's hard to see Dark being so fast and smooth. I'm sure we'll get used to it.
Dark Phoenix
Member
I need this game right now. It looks great.
They showed it back when the first concept art came out so most already saw it.
Screaming Meat
Unconfirmed Member
It's a demo, so they probably had some debug stuff going on or a specially made character to show off the mechanics.
Thanks so much!
Pyrrhus
Member
Anyone else feel like the shadow are completely fucked in the outside scenes?
It's almost impossible to make out what's happening on screen.
In real life, the contrast between light and shadow isn't nearly as pronounced.
That combined with nonexistent anti-aliasing gives a very distorted image.
When has this series ever gone for naturalistic lighting, though? The games use color filters pretty heavily to create moods. This chiaroscuro thing is nothing out of line with that. Incidentally, I think you could actually get that level of contrast using a camera.
Right, I don't have any issues with "scripted" moments in games either so long as they incorporate proper interactivity. I'm interested to see how you are supposed to approach the bridge. The bridge in Dark Souls was one of the few "gotchas" that felt inappropriate, since the player could not have knowledge/time without having it spoiled beforehand. I'd like them to stay away from that; even encounters where you have only a moments notice to react are fine. It's just the no notice/no viable option that feels cheap.
Might be indicative of showing the 360 version. In my experience a lot of 360 games have black crush.
dark_prinny
Banned
Gaming is saved, for the third time.
Can't wait for this bad boy.
Can't wait for this bad boy.
Always-honest
Banned
I'm more thinking about the way he walks, kind of goofy lookin.
They did mocap though, so it's the actor's fault, really.
There are settings that deal with this. Not a biggie - it's just a video with bad quality anyway.
TimeEffect
Member
See, this GIF really captures what I love. Most games you push forward mindlessly. A game like this has you actually moving backwards. That sense of fear, that rush, that scramble, that uncertainty. Love it.
PushingButtons
Member
I agree with that but I dont really see it changing
the double axe dude throwing the axes at you and you having to deflect them already looked kinda "gotcha" to me. Assuming you have no previous knowledge of deflecting stuff like that.
I gasped. That blew me away more than any next-gen reveal has so far (ok, bar deep down). So intense. If anyone could gif it, that would be marvelous.
I'm hoping that does happen. It seems sensible.
I don't mind either way. I'm in for the PC version all the way!
Umbasa!!! Thank you very much!
SJRB
Gold Member
That second trailer on the Spanish IGN site is definately not supposed to be there, haha.
Awesome trailer though!
I'll link again, just in case:
http://es.ign.com/news/6846/video-demo-primeros-minutos-gameplay-dark-souls-2-tráiler-entrevista
Awesome trailer though!
I'll link again, just in case:
http://es.ign.com/news/6846/video-demo-primeros-minutos-gameplay-dark-souls-2-tráiler-entrevista
Alexios
Cores, shaders and BIOS oh my!
Looks pretty good, like you'd expect a sequel to I guess, nothing out of the ordinary. Should look great on my PC.
It's not loading for me, youtub pls.
TimeEffect
Member
Man, so good seeing this become a staple franchise, Sony must be eating some major crow.
Also, the skeleton dragon was really loud and slow to attack. I thought it was cool, until I realised it wasn't an enemy and just that single slow easily avoidable trap-attack... Dull...
Couple of things they mentioned on the Q&A that I liked,
- They're making it more accessible by giving the player a clearer understanding of the mechanics and HUD.
- The same method of storytelling is here to stay.
Looks great so far. Doesn't seem like they're making it any easier than before which is awesome!
- They're making it more accessible by giving the player a clearer understanding of the mechanics and HUD.
- The same method of storytelling is here to stay.
Looks great so far. Doesn't seem like they're making it any easier than before which is awesome!
Even has its own thread.
Alexios
Cores, shaders and BIOS oh my!
It's not dull, it's neat, and most certainly a warning for what's to come later as the real deal. Why should the environment always be static without surprises like this to see unless it has real enemies in?
This is a bish gif, just needs the photoshopping of the face and we're good.
perineumlick
Member
Was going to post this. I have to adjust the settings on almost every game I play on my 360.
H_Prestige
Banned
Not loading for me
Lionheart1827
Member
Haha, dat bish head slowly moving towards the camera. So scary.
There's also dead bodies, gore, and blood all over the place throughout the game. If the sign of danger isn't a meaningful departure from the norm, it doesn't really count.
Edit: As Papercuts says below, though, the game, to its credit, doesn't really have these throughout. This was really the only one that stood out.
Lighthouse
Member
After having my concerns eased, I vow to go on media black out.
Exploring an unfamiliar area is one of the Souls games greatest joys.
I would pay through the wazoo though for an early build of this game, the wait for release will be more tortuous than the game itself.
Exploring an unfamiliar area is one of the Souls games greatest joys.
I would pay through the wazoo though for an early build of this game, the wait for release will be more tortuous than the game itself.
No, it really isn't a good warning. That alone doesn't communicate at all what the player should do, or even if you expect it WHICH WAY to go. Even if you expect it, is it a fire trail from the back, meaning book it forward, or is it going to be something you cautiously walk towards and book it backwards?
It was a lame move, and luckily the only thing like that in the game. Other traps detail it all, like the Sen's Fortress elevator being something you can examine and look up to see the spikes after noticing blood on the fllor.
Am not seeing GFWL logo!
indigo-cyclops
Member
Very excited for this, not much more to really say without repeating! Always love new Souls games because of new environments. They look fantastic so far. FUck yea GAF, fuck yea! Souls-GAF unite!
StriKeVillain
Banned
I liked that, I liked that a lot.