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Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin

Single PlayerCo-op

Critic · Metacritic

4.1

Users · RAWG

2015

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateApril 1, 2015

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

ActionRPG

Playable on

PCPlayStationXbox

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PCPlayStation 4Xbox One

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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

Wide range of weapons, spells, and builds supports experimentation.
Deliberate combat rewards learning enemy patterns.
Melancholy atmosphere and cryptic lore define distinctive locations.
Cooperative and competitive multiplayer extend the single-player experience.

Cons

Regions are less cohesive and interconnected than in the first Dark Souls.
Many encounters use enemy groups instead of individual fights.
Less memorable bosses with less consistent design than other Souls games.
Adaptability investment affects roll invincibility and item-use speed.

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: Scholar of the First Sin

Single PlayerCo-op

Critic · Metacritic

4.1

Users · RAWG

2015

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateApril 1, 2015

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

ActionRPG

Playable on

PCPlayStationXbox

Show all 3 versions ▾

PCPlayStation 4Xbox One

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

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

Pros & Cons

Pros

Wide range of weapons, spells, and builds supports experimentation.
Deliberate combat rewards learning enemy patterns.
Melancholy atmosphere and cryptic lore define distinctive locations.
Cooperative and competitive multiplayer extend the single-player experience.

Cons

Regions are less cohesive and interconnected than in the first Dark Souls.
Many encounters use enemy groups instead of individual fights.
Less memorable bosses with less consistent design than other Souls games.
Adaptability investment affects roll invincibility and item-use speed.

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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