2014-06-27, 08:49 PM
Loved the game myself, preordered every version available to add to my collection and have played through the game several times.
Currently working on my level 280 character anxiously awaiting the first DLC!
I agree with everything you said, to me the game is by far easier than DS1, and although I like the environments better than the original game, the less open world and seamless environment creation is also noticeable to me as well. DS2 has great environments, but they fail to capture the engulfing atmosphere of the first game.
I personally am happy the game is easier as I am not a huge fan of 'cheap' deaths (meaning the game is designed for you to die over and over until you get lucky enough to get through -( like the dual archer area in Andor Londo). I am also a fan of how much improved it is to find your actual RL friends to play co-op with.
My real gripe with DS2 is the unique equipment. I think DS1 did a better job of scattering cool looking and powerful items throughout the game, not relying so completely on exchanging boss souls for the end game equipment. I like finding rare drops that are actually upgrades for my equipment early on, rather than waiting until 3/4 of the game is complete before I can start seeing some of the really cool looking unique items.
Currently working on my level 280 character anxiously awaiting the first DLC!
I agree with everything you said, to me the game is by far easier than DS1, and although I like the environments better than the original game, the less open world and seamless environment creation is also noticeable to me as well. DS2 has great environments, but they fail to capture the engulfing atmosphere of the first game.
I personally am happy the game is easier as I am not a huge fan of 'cheap' deaths (meaning the game is designed for you to die over and over until you get lucky enough to get through -( like the dual archer area in Andor Londo). I am also a fan of how much improved it is to find your actual RL friends to play co-op with.
My real gripe with DS2 is the unique equipment. I think DS1 did a better job of scattering cool looking and powerful items throughout the game, not relying so completely on exchanging boss souls for the end game equipment. I like finding rare drops that are actually upgrades for my equipment early on, rather than waiting until 3/4 of the game is complete before I can start seeing some of the really cool looking unique items.
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