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Dark Souls II

Single PlayerCo-op

Critic · Metacritic

4.0

Users · RAWG

2014

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateMarch 11, 2014

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

ActionRPG

Playable on

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About this game

Dark Souls II is an action role-playing game set in the kingdom of Drangleic. Players control the Bearer of the Curse, navigating a dark, interconnected world filled with challenging enemies and complex boss encounters. Combat emphasizes precise timing, stamina management, and adaptability, with options for dual-wielding, varied weapon types, and a flexible character progression system.

The online servers were shut down on March 31st, 2024.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Broad build variety through weapons, spells, and powerstancing.
Large campaign with many areas, equipment options, and replay reasons.
Multiple ways to approach areas and progression.
Atmospheric visual design in locations including Majula and Heide's Tower.
Cooperative and competitive multiplayer expand replay options.

Cons

Uneven area quality and less natural connections between locations.
Enemy placement often creates group-based gank encounters.
Less cohesive world with weaker environmental storytelling than Dark Souls.
Large boss roster includes mechanically simple and group-based encounters.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

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Action

Dark Souls II

Single PlayerCo-op

Critic · Metacritic

4.0

Users · RAWG

2014

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateMarch 11, 2014

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

ActionRPG

Playable on

PCPlayStationXbox

Show all 5 versions ▾

PCPlayStation 4PlayStation 3Xbox OneXbox 360

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

The online servers were shut down on March 31st, 2024.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Broad build variety through weapons, spells, and powerstancing.
Large campaign with many areas, equipment options, and replay reasons.
Multiple ways to approach areas and progression.
Atmospheric visual design in locations including Majula and Heide's Tower.
Cooperative and competitive multiplayer expand replay options.

Cons

Uneven area quality and less natural connections between locations.
Enemy placement often creates group-based gank encounters.
Less cohesive world with weaker environmental storytelling than Dark Souls.
Large boss roster includes mechanically simple and group-based encounters.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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