Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin

I really loved this game no matter what people say. I genuinely enjoyed the journey that Dark Souls II had to offer. Sure, there are ganks of enemies that corner you, and you have to level Adaptability to increase your i-frames, but that’s what makes DS2 feel unique. And honestly, don’t worry too much about souls be…

After beating DS1, the next game on my journey through all the main Souls titles was DS2. Honestly, I was low-key dreading it. I had heard almost nothing but terrible things about the game, with some people even recommending it be skipped entirely. But I wanted to experience the full series for myself, so cautiously…

Dark Souls 2 is the black sheep of the franchise. Miyazaki wasn't there, and everyone felt it. Different movement. Different hitboxes. Adaptability controlling your iframes without the game ever telling you. A lot of people left angry. They missed the point. Because Dark Souls 2 builds a world that doesn't really ma…

Dark Souls 2 might be the weirdest game in the series, but it’s also one of the most memorable. Majula alone is gorgeous and still has one of the best hub atmospheres in the franchise. The world feels hostile in a different way, with massive enemy ambushes, strange areas, and tons of build variety that make experime…

A continuation of the series that, despite not being made by the original author, actually feels even better in certain aspects. As a huge fan of Souls-like games, I got a lot of enjoyment out of playing it, even considering that I experienced it after Dark Souls 3 and Elden Ring.🌷 I definitely recommend it — it fe…

Dark Souls II feels very much like how you see the world as a kid. Vibrant colors, old, nostalgic, and it gives this feeling of "home from a past life" in my opinion. To me this game was like a love letter to the people that enjoy the specific vibe this game gives off. It has it's flaws, as does anything - but by no…