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- Kevin VanOrd braves life and death to bring you a video review of Dark Souls.
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This guy called it right, yeah 10 years later this game is 100% a classic that will be talked about for many many years to come.
This “guy” is one if the best video games reviewer ever, Kevin VanOrd!!!
Completely agree with D-Man. I grew up reading Kevin VanOrd's reviews and he's by far the best for me that my own writing style is heavily influenced by him. One of the last reviews he's given is the Witcher 3 where he gave it a perfect score. That was unforgettable. He's now working as a game designer for the team that made Divinity Original Sin 2 and Baldur's Gate 3. Crazy amazing guy.
@@MrSiloterio it’s cool that a lot of these old reviewers end up becoming really good game designers just from the knowledge they gained critiquing games. Greg Kasavin stands out as well.
It has created a genre.
Turns out the best game I ever played I got free off xbox gold. Huh.
Lol, same thing with my friend :)
+PandaMofo does your friend happen to have a gamer tag of Behindtheselies?
nah, MiniGrisini or something ;D
Yeah thats how I discovered it too then I bought it at game stop it was basically new even still had the seal on the side someone's frustration equalled my near mint come up haha
Shrew Boy same bro
It's truely a masterpiece. A real game? Without handholding every 10 seconds? You gotta actually use your head meat in combat and exploring and stuff? Damn, didn't think it was possible on this last generation with all the mainstream crap we get. Well, here it is. I regret not getting it sooner.
The best part about it: it caught on. Granted, most publishers/developers learned "we need to make our games harder' but then again a lot of them can be kind of thick, so I'm not surprised they didn't get the message.
But think about this: Sony is making a big deal about Bloodborne being a PS4 exclusive, THEY KNOW we love this series.
New Call of Duty generation of gamers? Anyone can play anything they want. Just because someone likes shooters doesn't mean they're unable to play games with a learning curve, making a statement like that is simply stating that your not a gamer. Why? Because it's statements like that which ruin most gaming communities.
Your basically stating that those who start in one genre are unable to branch out to another. Gamer is a gamer, doesn't matter what you play. It's how you define yourself.
I grew up playing strategy games. On my windows 98, than when games started truly evolving from something that wasn't found in an arcade or local pizza place. We changed to something new. I discovered Role playing games, I discovered counter strike, and halo.
Doesn't mean I wasn't still attached to my original bond of RTS and turn base combat of other games. But I play what I play, and people like you! can't tell me nor anyone else what our skill set is based off, because we enjoy games you simply do not.
Just because someone is a fan of genre or a game set in a genre different from that of a cruel penalty style rpg that is Dark Souls. Doesn't in anyway insinuate that they're unable to learn, or incapable of succeeding at the game.
Stop being egotistical and biased; I am sure you chose that game franchise because you dislike it. I am sure you chose those group of people because you see what that game represents.
Every game requires some ounce of skill. Some more than others, every game has penalty.. which again some are crueler then others.
I had a funny relationship with this game. I bought it, played it a few hours got frustrated and traded it in. A couple years later one of my buddies lent the game to me again and urged me to at least try to progress farther so I did, and man did I love it. That feeling of overcoming every challenge and getting further and more skilled was second to none. In no other game do you feel so hopeless and weak only to later on feel like a bad ass that can handle any challenge thrown to you.
+SuperReno3 Well said my friend!
That's what happened to me :)
In your first playtrough how far did you go?
@@MaQuGo119 Like a lot ppl who quit. I got to Ornstein and Smough
GOTY of 2011, 2012 and 2013.
Pick it up without hesitation, if you want a fantasy game that wont hold your hand trough quick time events. You will need to mod (read as fix) the PC version tho.
Yeah, but I think it's worth it. (fixing the PC version I mean) Even though I play the console versions.
best game i have ever played in 25 years of gaming.
@Aaron9 Can you please give me examples of better games.
One of the best and more artístical, there are many other clásics better at the respective age, Zelda games various, Perfect Dark, Street Fighter 2, Resident Evil 2 and 4, Rome Total War, Super Mario 64 around the same quality Metal Gear Solid, Starcraft BW, Final Fantasy VII, FfXvIII, Fallout 4, The Witcher 3, FZero GX, Silent Hill.
@@GamerFiT007 I will just take Resident Evil 2, Super Mario 64 and the Witcher 3 as best games
@@GamerFiT007 Fallout 4? Your opinion and all but really?
@@GamerFiT007 X'D
None of those shit games are fit to lick Dark Souls boots.
Those games are for kids and autists.
This game is honestly one of the best games I've ever played.
I am honestly one of the worst gamers this game has ever been played by.
Jack McGee
Don't worry, it took me about 50 hours to get to the final boss on my first playthrough, so you're not alone.
Thank god, I'm 20 hours Into the game and I'm already at Anor Londo. I'm hearing people say that the game is 70-80 hours long and I've gotten most of the items too :p if you beat it on 50 hours then I know I'm going at a reasonable pace :D
Zargo manepheline
And currently, if I wanted, I could beat the game in about 15 hours if I play normally, or less if I just run through everything.
Arexion5293
Yeah, right now I'm thinking the same as you mate :p
Greatest game of last gen. 10/10
This game is a masterpiece. I remember having bloodshot eyes, no sleep for 26 hours and extreme paranoia after i fell into that pit in the sewer with the curse frogs, killing them in one shot, but almost dying due to my curse meter being high. Then i met the gaping dragon, i have only like 10 HP remaining, no estus. This game delivered the purest, most thrilling adrenaline rush that video games have to offer. I ended up killing the boss on my first attempt, but only because this game taught me that death meant that i would have to start all the way at firelink shrine.
You wanna know if video games are an artform? Play this game instead of the mediocre quicktime event interactive movie casul bullshit.
10/10
Didn't you find the bonfire in the depth?
EXPAND DEATH
I think there's a master key in that secret room below the elevator at firelink.
a much better review than IGN's by far...
I really regret not playing this game sooner. I completed it about a month ago and it was by far one of the best gaming experiences I have ever had!
I was so afraid to play this game due to alot of people saying how unforgiving and difficult it was. It really put me off buying it considering the fact that I'm a very short tempered person that once headbutted a wall and gave myself a concussion over getting commando knifed in mw2. But a while back I bought bloodborne which I didn't even know was made by the same dev team as dark souls until a friend told me. Bloodborne kicked my ass but it left me wanting more. So I said that I must playthrough the rest of the souls games before the release of dark souls 3. Unfortunately I couldn't find a copy of demon's souls anywhere but I managed to get this game. As with bloodborne, dark souls kicked my ass.... Only it kicked my ass 10 times harder. Blighttown, Sen's Fortress, The anor Londo archers and Ornstein and Smough all nearly made me give up hope of ever beating dark souls. But once I did overcome those obstacles, it was the most satisfying thing ever!
I'm currently almost finished playing through dark souls 2 and unfortunately, that game is real let down when compared to this game. Hell, dark souls 2 is a really good game, but I'm not nearly enjoying it as much as dark souls 1.
You can buy demons sous digitally on the PSN store! But it's a PS3 exclusive so you're out of luck if you're using Xbox
+Nick Ando I'm on ps3 so I might pick it up if I ever get the chance :)
+CoNoRmAcC I feel ya brother. Game on!
+CoNoRmAcC I started with Bloodborne, got a platinum trophy. Now I'm playing DS2 and then planning on playing DS1
Luckily for you, me, and the rest of us, Dark Souls 3 is the rightful successor to Dark Souls. It's brilliant.
picked this up on steam sale for $5. Best $5 i ever spent
I love this game. As much as you can potentially die, and as unforgiving as it is. When you make it through this game, you can actually get a sense of accomplishment. This game you can actually fall off cliffs where other games you're prevented from it.
accomplishment of becoming a brave warrior.
+Tim S It's not just the sense of accomplishment; it's the experience. The difficulty makes you feel the hardship and grit of the journey your character makes.
+Tim S Dark Souls needs a Kaizo hack
Am I the only one that enjoys Dark Souls more than Bloodborne
Johanan A Guzman-Ramirez No your not the only one.
I liked bloodborne but there isnt enough replayability like dark souls
Sunwakka Thats its only problem to, literally its only problem the game play is fun as hell the enemy's and lv design amazing, the bosses are a tad easy but i chalk that up to me being used to these games having put hundred of hours in all the other titles. ITs only major fault is its lack of variety when it comes to builds and customization to little weapons to little unique armor. It made me give up on the game half way through my 2nd play through as i had felt like i was doing the same thing as my first. Real shame :\
BioLink Feel the same way. The game seems more like miazaki is expirimenting with different themes.
+Johanan A Guzman-Ramirez there carbon copy anyways
It bothers me how they completely forgot to mention the INSANE depth of story which lies in every npc / most bosses which tie into the storyline and meanings as a whole!
Also no pausing
Well if they do that they would kinda tell spoilers...
***** say that the story his deep and hidden, think for a second
wese3000 When the review came out the game was still brand new. It took loads of time for the community to uncover most of the lore
I've played this game a lot, and by a lot, I mean hundreds of hours. I'm excited for the release of it's squeal in a few days here, but I've notice something every time I play this game. I've seen everything it has and gone everywhere you can go in the game, but every time I pick up the controller I feel like there's still so much I don't know about Dark Souls. It feels like an adventure every time I play it, it's the best experience I've had playing video games. Some people may think it's a little overrated, but Dark Souls make me happy, so I think it's pretty damn cool.
That's my exact Same experience! I bought the game last month and already put in 150 hours in the game! and I seen everything but I just want to keep playing !:D
Im here because of dark souls remastered
reading the comments, I can see everybody comparing this game with skyrim. That's just wrong, please stop it. They are different games, with different purposes. Dark souls is for those who want challenge and exitement, Skyrim is for those who want a game with everything, and focus on the bigger picture.
If you get it for PC, you can download an addon to the Dark Souls fix called Dark Souls Connecting fix or something, DSCfix for short. Basically, what it does is it prioritizes joining people in your Games For Windows Live friend's list before others, given that you are within each other's level range of joining. DSfix and DSCfix are very easy to download and install, and I strongly encourage you to do it regardless, as it fixes certain framerate issues aswell.
not gonna lie im pissed about the way they made the black dude look
there was a black dude in dark souls?
ooDirtyMickoo
create your character screen if you look then you will know
okay i will lol
Really? I actually think it's kind of progressive. My main memory of that face is not "look how black he is" but rather "it's the smiley dude".
But then again I'm not black, so I don't really know how a black man would feel about that.
jack darrell In the sense that he's at least defined by a different trait than just "black".
You think it was easy for any of us? Believe in yourself and become immersed and fully focused and even if it takes you a month to pass one part it will just be that more rewarding not only the completion but also all the tiny things you would find after being in that area and if you somehow manage to beat the game (first playthrough 150h+) then you can go to NG+ with your character your so proud of and find it a little easier and start to understand what your doing wrong, and even find more valuables. I tossed my first character because I understood that how I leveled was wrong and I rushed through it to quick, and if you say "ohhh 150 hours I don't have that time" save it do it over a year and maybe just maybe you will be ready for the even more challenging Dark Souls 2. This game will break you mentally and make you a more understanding, patient person with actual depth in there life. Look I was just like you then this game this other world became part of my life, don't let this amazing game pass through please devote enough time to just ring the two bells play as a human get invaded and realize its not just you playing a level its you and five hundred others together on this level sharing the same pain and helping or tricking one another, even as much to invade another's world. This is the best game I've ever played in the last eight years of gaming DO NOT LET THIS PASS PLEASE.
Or you could move on and get on with your life...
MrShmango01 hes right, man. Its a pretty fucking epic game. I just beat it for the first time last night and it does make you feel like part of an elite crowd. Its also oone of the most meticulously crafted and well designed game in years.
MrShmango01 I thrive on a challenge, try mixing this world with yours and never give up, and maybe just maybe you can beat it.
Games can be more then just games, I viewed it as another world bounded to this path and it didn't matter if I progressed it just mattered that I was there.
***** I like lives that don't require waking up 365*X times, until you wake up just right.
Your logic amuses me, it's the repeating part that is the journey, and it'
s the journey that counts.
Why is repeating stuff good? I'll give you an answer - When you defeat something, it becomes boring, all of a sudden, since you know you have beaten it, you become impatient, and will eventually stop playing.
Kevin Van Ord, from what I heard, Is a writer for Larian now...thats a good fit for him. I miss his reviews though, lol.
Actually, there's a bit of a shortcut there; if you look closely when in the menus, there's a button (on PS3 I think it's square) that will change the display from icons and stats to a text explanation of what everything does, gear and stats wise. HUGE help...but as for certain gameplay mechanics remaining hidden until you look for them, yep, that's intentional. From Software wanted you to explore and research their world. This is one of the most incredible games I've ever played.
That's Quelaag's Sister, often called the Fair Lady. After the boss Chaos Witch Quelaag, the boss in Blighttown, there's the bell, and below is the path down to Demon Ruins. Before going down to Demon Ruins, there's a secret passage, you need to hit some wall for it to appear. There you can find this creature. It's connected to the Chaos Covenant.
One of the greatest games of all time without a doubt the atmosphere challenge and epic weapons and accomplishment make it so
For 360 users. Dark Souls is free at some point in June, if you have an Xbox live Gold account. Along with Super Street Fighter 4: Arcade Edition.
Yeah it's pretty cool i've wanted to play this game for a while and if I like it i'll probably get Dark Souls 2.
Francisco Trejo Yeah, same here. I've been wanting to try Dark Souls for a while, but people always said it's a game I wouldn't care for, so I didn't wanna spend the money on it. Now I can try it for free. And like you, if I like the game I'll probably end up buying Dark Souls 2 at some point.
Congratulations on 1,000,000 subscribers :)
@WillGrazill
That would be Domhnall of Zena, a merchant at the entrance to Blighttown. He sells unique armour depending on your actions throughout the game. If you kill Gwyndolin, his robes are available. Depending on which man you kill last, Ornstein and Smough's armour becomes available. Entering NG+ let's Gwyn's armor become available. Finally, killing the Iron Golem will allow his armour to be bought. He also sells his own armour and a few helpful tips.
Plus, that one line he says wheneve
What an amazing review. This makes me proud to say I am a Dark Souls fan.
"8/10 too hard" -IGN
LQ TV most original unique comment I have ever seen...
Well that depends on how you as an individual player decide to play the game. If you want to play a game solely for the gameplay, then yes, story does not matter that much. But if you choose to play a certain game for the enjoyment of finding things out for yourself, uncovering new secrets every time you play, and learning something new by piecing together clues, then yes, the goal for you would be to find the hidden story.
I still say you should give it a shot. I'm the same way with a lot of games, but I bought Demon's Souls with the knowledge that I was going to die a lot. Since I went through the game expecting to fail at any moment, it honestly prevented me from raging at all. The bloodstains left on the ground by other players also help encourage you by showing you that you're not the only one who's died in that spot countless times, and hints left by other players also help you better your chances.
2:50damn lol
Rrrrrrrrright up the ass
lol I was think the same thing
I have a question should I pay for dark souls 2 or just get the first dark souls free
Get the first one free, see if you like it, if you do buy the second one.
Thanks
Implantedclub have you beaten both? I wanna know if this one is as long as dark souls 2
Gabe M
It's actually longer. Dark Souls 2 set you on multiple paths, each one different in difficulty, but then narrows it halfway through into one single, equally awesome but much longer path.
Dark Souls 1 on the other hand, sets you on 2 paths, narrows you to 1 for a short time, then branches out to 6 different paths, 7 if you have the Prepare To Die edition, with the Artorias Of The Abyss DLC
Many say Dark Souls 1 is better than 2, but I'd say they're both as good as each other, and both worth a playthrough. And I wouldn't worry about multiplayer, theres still tonnes of people playing, even this long after its release
Gabe M
One last thing to note is that unlike Dark Souls 2, the story and lore of DS1 is well hidden. It's just lying, waiting to be found by the player who pays attention. I'd recommend subscribing to VaatiVidya and watching his Dark Souls Lore series, it'll give you a good, detailed insight into the story, and as long as you only watch videos relating to characters you've met in game, its spoiler free
Thats the prologue song to the game. The one that plays during the cutscene in the beginning. And if you want to find the names of the songs, the names are the names of the area or boss it plays at.
/watch?v=l__8ExcSOPY
There's the song. I forgot to mention when searching for a song make sure to put OST (official soundtrack).
ex. Dark Souls OST Prologue
Dark Souls OST Four Kings etc.....
Dragon Age, Skyrim & Dark Souls best RPGs ever made!
Dragon age inquisition*
Thomas Van Pelt : lol no.
origins was good, inquisition was better
Witcher 2 > *insert any* Dragon Age game, Morrowind > Skyrim, but I agree with Dark Souls.
Witcher 2 SUCKED!
so people keep saying this game is hard. I don't understand. I have been reading tons of forums and no one says it was easy. My first play through I beat it in 6 hours. 6 HOURS for 60 bucks??? fuck that. I really don't think this game is hard at all. It was literally one of the easiest games I have played in a while. I really want someone to help me understand why it is so hard. If you want a hard game, play tales of symphonia on insane mode. It takes an hour alone to get past the first bad guy (the tutorial bad guy). Yes a baddy from a tutorial. This game is fun, just way to easy.
I don't think it would be $60 in 2014, Actually googling it, Its about $20 right now. And its hard for casuals and assholes who think that xx420blazeitbroxx is clever
Obviously a troll. You didn't clear it in 6 hours.
Lord Proctor Yeah only speedrunners have ever done that, And that's with a lot of glitches and such.
Lord Proctor I did. All you have to literally do is run throuhg it and just kill the bosses. Figuring out the map isnt hard, no matter what direction you go you always end up at the shrine.
Jacob McBride
actually speed runners do it in like 2 hours. there is a guy called lobosjr (his youtube name) and he does it with only melee and only ranged, no armor, only starting weapon etc and the longest it has ever taken him was 5 hours. He even said, in an ign interview, that his first play through only took him 6 hours. I read that and I just thought it was normal. Sorry it took you guys so long :(
Why are people comparing this game to Skyrim? It's nothing alike, stop comparing.
The story is not absent. It's just not told through exposition. The game used it's visuals and item texts to tell its story, and every character is there for a reason which most you can find out through playing the game. It's hard to play RPG's with bombardment of exposition after playing dark souls.
Just started playing this today - wish me luck!
Good luck and have fun! This is one of the best games you'll ever play!
Popcorn897 thanks - those spear skeletons tho! 😬 any tips?
Well for dark souls in general, I guess just don't be afraid to try new things. If you are struggling, try out a new weapon or playstyle. Also, blocking is really really strong. you can block most things in the game. If you can't block, dodge! And don't forget to upgrade your weapons! some advice for the spear hollows, if you're still there, try a jumping attack or kicking their shield away. Best of luck, don't you dare go hollow!
Popcorn897 I think I've wasted my money on this and DS2. I'm finding it quite difficult which results in repetitive gameplay which results in boredom. 4 hours so far and only 1 boss killed and I've been doing the same thing now for the lasts 2 hours! Oh well...at least I tried but I don't think it's for me.
If you bought them on steam, there's always the chance for a refund. A big part of me wants to tell you not to give up, but I do understand it's not for everyone. Keep in mind you've only seen a tiny fraction of this enormous game and it gets MUCH better than the beginning areas. Also remember that there are stronger weapons out there. If the difficulty is what's stopping you, just look up "how to get the zweihander ds1" or "how to get the drake sword ds1". they're both early game weapons that are really strong and could help you get through it. And don't get discouraged by death! You die, you learn, and you improve. That's the nature of the game. Hopefully you don't end up refunding or giving up on the game, I really mean it when I say it's one of the best games ever made.
Ok, so I like this game, I just recently got it but I had to take a break from it just now. It certainly lives up to its hype in terms of it being a very difficult game. Im going to have to farm souls to get uncursed, find another ember to level up my items and armor, and hopefully be able to make it to blight town. It will take time... I just want one more achievement for encouragement... I only have 75 gamer score.. Yes this is me venting... 19 hours in.. You see what this game will do to you?
I am Bro (: and what i really love... this game still surprises me after playing it 6 months... and several playthrough ++... theres so much to discover and learn. Dark Souls is my favorite game of all time. I bow to the entire team that made this game.
I play a game like that. I seen it in my sleep, I heard the music of the game when I was awoke. I'd walk into the room and the system wasn't even on. It called out to me. I wasn't the only one this game had a grip on. Everyone in the household was affected. And not only that all my friends I showed this game to was affected. We all had to play it. It had a hold on us. Come to thing of it, it was kind of hypnotic. No it was kind of scary. I still own the game and play it from time to time, but the grip is gone. That game is Tetrisphere on the N64. It's a great game, very fun. Give it a shot if you can find it.
DS will make you a better gamer period
+millionseas It actually taught me better anger control, I went from screaming and throwing shit to groaning and trying again, one of the best games out there.
+Jack NO! I tend to be the same way; very short tempered and frustrates easily. DS helped me too with anger management and most importantly: patience. Cheers!
it probably made me worse
This is so accurate. It really teaches you perseverance. This series is simply one of the best of not the best of all time.
Well said Sir
bloodborne hype
dark souls 3 hype
Ringed city dlc hype!
Sekiro hype
Elden Ring hype!
I love those review with enthusiasm:)
Yes, it's possible. I personally think it's easier, but with the high influx of people who say Super Smough is easier I don't exactly discredit it altogether.
Anyway, the tactic is to get in close with the Ninja-Flip ring and another ring of your choice (preferably Havel's so that you can use better armour). Equip a good weapon and buff it with a spell like Crystal Weapon. Equip the Grass Crest shield, two hand it and CHARGE.
AMAZING GAME!!!! I started about a month or two ago & I'm at SL 30. I am now totally ADDICTED! I love the exploration, combat, challenge, discovery etc. It's easily one of the best RPGs EVER along with Skyrim, KoA:Reckoning & Dragons Dogma. It's not only one of the best "RPGs" ever, but one of the BEST "games" ever!!
I FINALLY found another unique masterpiece like: American McGee's Alice & Hunted: The Demon's Forge!!! XD
I have to agree with this man right here, I bought this during the steam winter sale for PC, it was a tough bitch to get started, since I needed DSfix, DSMfix, and DSCfix installed and modified in order to get the game running smoothly, but I can tell you this, it sure was worth it!
Watching Lobosjr play challenge runs is fascinating, since you can't do anything like what that guy and more like him does, even if you've already completed the game once or on NG+.
Tyiriel LobosJr is awesome! He's insane. I've played Dark Souls on xbox for 200 hours and on PC for 60 hours and I am no where as good as him. DSFix is almost required for PC.
OUUUCHHH @2:51 :)
To complete it the first time I think it was 60 hours maybe, to Platinum it around 89 hours. It is a small game world but sometimes to get to one point you'll have to retry it several times to avoid getting killed in the process and it is very easy to get to some places you shouldn't when you are still underleveled but once you get the hang of it it gets incredibly faster, that is why NG+ and ++ took less time each one. But you'll need to grind a lot. I hate when games "force" you to grind.
Would love a remastered port of this on PS4! All the souls games are amazing (including Bloodborne ofcourse) however for me there's something extremely special about Dark Souls 1!
The souls series wouldn t have existed without Zelda.
The Souls series was heavily inspired by the manga Berserk.
what?
Arthur Fernandes : agree with you man, mostly the old zelda games..
Kids.. Souls series is based on old king field series of fromsoftware, same concepts but enhanced for modern gaming.
THIS GAME IS NOT WORTH THE $5 ITS GOING FOR ON XBOX LIVE.
graphics are bad. they would be ok but such huge framerate issues it affects the gameplay.
WAY to hard. not rewarding enough for the slow rate of progression ( you'll just be running past enemies time and time again as they respawn with every death or game save.
No real Coop
many things that remind me of elder scrolls oblivion follies. such as needing to hit enemies 20 times before they die and only needing to be hit by them once to die.
BAAAAAD Game
What are you casual?
Filthy Casul.You need to think,you need pacience,you need..SKILLS!That´s why you hate it.
This game is trully great,only huge time stupid players say such thing.
it is worth the 5$$. This game is amazing if u like a challenge
I can understand the frame-rate issues, but the silent co-op is intentional. The game isn't about graphics, it's about gameplay mechanics. And I have had no experience with frame-rate except for ONE location, so I think you're just bitching. You usually just hit enemies 3-5 times to kill, unless they're a boss or you're bad at leveling your character.
Jonnyjy A lot of free time is what you need! Buying this game makes you single, poor and unfit. Don't buy it, run outdoors and do some cool stuff! 'Rewarding' is a word some people linked to this game to feel better for the amount of time they spent getting assf*ucked while playing it! Just having a laugh, by the way, don't get too nerdy about this...
Also, is there any way to actually pause the game? Both the "Start" and "Back" bring up menus, but doesn't actually pause the game.
Random, and true. That's the way it was in Demon's Souls because it added to the mystery of the game. This is not the kind of game where it's all happy and you just go to a menu and summon your friends. The idea is to be fully immersed in the world. The way summoning works is that you can summon players around the same level as you are randomly. What you can do is have you friend place a summon sign in a hidden place, and if you're both around the same level, you can summon him
You misunderstood, although reading my comment again, I can see why you would understand it wrong, I'll try and explain better:
I didn't mean that the character depth (just for the record, I mean story wise because that's what I assume you meant) in Fallout is shallow or anything, I just meant that DS does it better, only that it's not given through exposition.
As for hidden stuff, I don't mean items or weapons, I mean entire sections, monsters, characters and bosses.
Now, for the record: Dark Souls is NOT for everyone. The game does not have any way-points, it does not have a mini-map or even an in-menu regular map, you have to actually keep track of your environment by yourself the way you would in real life. There are no quest logs, opening the menu does not pause the game, the game saves automatically almost all the time, so if you kill a friendly NPC (like a blacksmith) you must finish the game without him OR start it all over again.
Your picture makes me want to go rewatch Kaiji right now :D
If any of you want to start the series and want to play demons souls first Goodluck finding help as everyone has moved on to the more recent games. If you manage to beat it solo like I did then kudos and hats off to you. It is incredibly hard going through these games solo but VERY VERY rewarding!
It's easy to actually miss a huge location with it's own story, NPCs and Bosses completely in Dark Souls, and I don't mean a simple dungeon with recycled textures, I mean an actual location. Image if after you beat Fallout 3, you would find out that you could of actually changed the main quest by doing one little thing different near the start of the game, and by doing that you would be taken to New Vegas.
to all of you thinking dying means you failed at something in dark souls, it's not, really the only way to fail in dark souls is to quit it forever because of a certain area or boss. just keep that in mind ;)
You're still making the mistake of thinking that the lore isn't a large part of (and a large draw towards) DS. We clearly have very different opinions about how the devs choose to present their lore, and obviously neither of us are about to change our minds, so this conversation is pointless.
sure. but what i meant to say is that it doesnt necessarily make sense, they dont offer similar experiences to the player.
I actually like how soothing his voice is, LOL I play it (his reviews) as background sound when I work
I don't know if it was just me but whenever something in this game was like "This is kinda suspicious, huh?" there was usually something there, like when the primordial serpent came out of the ground, good design.
It's tricky, the summon (co-op) system isn't menu based, but world based. You could do it, but it will take some luck.
The combat is amazing! Has such a nice and impactful feel to it. And when you beat a certain region after dying 84 times, it feels so rewarding :D
If u have a lot of patients, this game is for you. It is very difficult to progress but it is also incredibly fun doing so
I just downloaded Dark Souls for free from Xbox Live Gold, but I'm a little confused with some of the aspects of the game because it didn't come with instructions. Can someone help me out?
- At a bonfire, what does it mean to "Kindle"?
- What is the purpose of making yourself "Hollowed" or "Un-Hollowing" yourself with Humanity?
- Some enemies leave bloodstains that show you their last moments. Is there anything else these stains do?
- What does "Summoning" do? Every time I've tried to Summon it would fail, but it doesn't say why.
Kindle means that you get more estus
when you spawn then you are hollowed, being human means that you can summon people, also you have to be human to kindle and accesss all multiplayer
Nothing at all
Summoning is coop and probobaly because their internet or yours is a bit spotty
God this guy was so right 12 years later. Shout out to Kevin VanOrd!
Let us know what you think about it after you play it.
Warning: It will be a bumpy start, but once you are over that, it's so worth it.
The fact that resting at a bonfire respawns enemies is a big plus.You gain yet more souls
"A dungeon crawl is a type of scenario in fantasy role-playing games in which heroes navigate a labyrinthine environment, battling various monsters, and looting any treasure they may find. Because of its simplicity, a dungeon crawl can be easier for a gamemaster to run than more complex adventures, and the "hack and slash" style of play is appreciated by players who focus on action and combat. Dungeon crawls often lack meaningful plot"-definition, not a dungeon crawler
But every attack the first boss has can be blocked with a full stamina bar, except his giant overhead slam, which has an extremely short range. Every attack he has can also be dodged. So I think it's pretty understandable to call you a troll when you use phrases like "you have no way to defend agianst his attacks except for glitches and sheer luck", and call the fights glitched.
This guy really captures the soul of this game in this review. Its hard to describe dark souls greatness but he comes as close as possible. Great review.
Only part in blight town that's annoying is the wheel elevators and the place where the fire keeper's soul is, and the depths are easy, idk why everybody hates them so much.
That death to the Iron Golem was in no way the fault of the lock on system, that was 100% on the player for not paying attention to his surroundings.
Also, I like Dark Souls because of how the game forces you to rely on your own skill, patience, and dedication. And I think that's the good thing that Dark Souls has. The game forces you to play it, rather than letting it play for you.
Well my Logitech has the same layout and similar size to the PS3 controller, so that wasn't so big a deal. Like I say my main issue was the use of the shoulder buttons as attack and defense. Most games don't make frequent use of the shoulder buttons, controllers are generally designed around emphasis on the thumbs, so it's just very awkward to try to get accustomed to. Also, it doesn't help that character response is usually pretty sluggish. The game isn't bad, just the controls I don't like.
If you enjoy exploring unique locations and fun challenging combat, then yes.
Also, the areas are so well designed that you will end up memorizing the map by mistake based on the landmarks around you. In fact, the devs where so sure of this, that they didn't even implement a map, at all.
You forgot to mention that if this game crashes on Xbox 360, then your save file will get corrupted and you can never load your campaign again...it'll just be gone forever.
PC by far- if you are doing some very basic modding.
Using DSFix, with some mods from Nexus I am currently running Dark Souls at 1440p on my 30" monitor, and 1080p on my TV with high resolution textures, increased foliage, etc.
Oh, and this is all at 60fps and above.
Again- as other users have said, by default the game is locked at 30fps 720p, but using DSFix will unlock both of these limitation and give you a beautiful experience for a beautiful game.
yes! beating it is the first part of the game now going to hidden areas, acquiring secret weapons and armors, fighting hidden bosses and most of all the PVP is why this game has so much replay value. I can't stress that enough man. go play it again on a different character/build you'll enjoy it :D
The game is great if you watch some helpful walkthroughs for the first 2-3 hours of the game. There are many many short cuts and little things that they show you to make the first third of the game easier; which makes getting into the rhythm of the game much more comfortable.
btw when I say Pros and Cons I mean like, is the exploration better than Demon's souls or is it worse etc.
Some people brag about being able to beat it, but that's not why the fans love it. I love Dark Souls because of it's universe, atmosphere and gameplay. The challenge makes it more engaging, but it's not THAT hard, it just forces you to pay attention and never let your guard down.
The story is deep, tragic and complex, but it's never in your face. The story is kind of like a puzzle in itself, every item description, piece of dialogue and even object placement is important to the story.
You know, that is one of the best and most accurate comparisons I have seen be made.
of what i've heard, as i own an xbox and not a ps3, Demon's Souls was harder as it had the light and dark paths you could take worlds but there is definitely a degree of difficulty if you take the game lightly. that and it has up to 7 new game+ difficulties so there's always that. let it also be said that there is input delay from time to time, but i personally think that the gameplay is good. as i said with jordan, all i can recommend is you go out and try it for yourself.
its a bit like that, but bosses sually have a checkpoint about 1-3 mins back. Some have slightly longer like the 4 Lords at the end of the game, but you can retrack really easy cause you can open shortcuts if u look for them
Yes. The key to the game is the more you discover the easier it gets. Make sure to also level up the correct weapons based of your character type.
Man I see comments like this all the time. Why compare any two different things? The games are both RPGs, they're fair enough to compare.
It's interesting that Kevin gave this a higher score than Skyrim but Elder Scrolls still won GOTY lol. I'm guessing the rest of the GameSpot office at the time really didn't agree with him on which game was better.
You wrote this 1 week ago, but if you are not playing it yet you should do it immediately. I was doubtful and when I decide to give it just a try (thinking it probably wont like it) I was totally consumed by the game. And Im a guy who hate dying in games and when I die I load and try again to be perfect. But Dark Souls made me embrace dying and enjoying the challenge. Its so well executed concept of dying and rewarding challenge overcoming. Its absolutely unique game.
Maintain a balanced leveling up, focus on a skill-style, centering on Strength for pure melees or Faith or Intelligence and Dexterity for Mages and snipers, don't spread your souls over to leveling some secondary skills you won't focus on. Vitality and Endurance are important for any "class".
The game is pretty unforgiving for the underleveled, but if you manage to overcome NG and reach + it won't be that much harder, just a bit, only the Four Kings on + are killers, ++ is almost the same as +
The demons are explained - All demons come from the bed of chaos which was created when Izalith attempted to create her own 'first' flame such as Gwynn, in order to cure the darksign. Demons are born from the bed of chaos. Many are her daughters.
I actually think every enemy in this game makes sense and has been woven into the story.
And for the rrogan91 guy. The game may look boring, but we all know looks can be deceiving, you get absorbed with it's gameplay and mystery. A personal favorite
... there are no difficulties, the game gets easier when you put time in and learn everything you need to know about your opponents, your weapons, armour, and area. the game is unique, i loved being thrown in without a clue of what to do, but slowly learning after many deaths. its hard, very hard, but once you get used to it you'l feel its not too hard, but my god this game is everything i wanted in a game.
Use the temporary curse items (the dismembered hands) to hit the ghosts.
The firelink shrine song was the best of this game, when you hear it you know nothing can touch you while it's there.
I like it how reviewers almost never talk about the music in a video game:(