After many years I gave this game another try. With the experience from the other from software games, I finally managed to beat the game. Got stuck at Ornstein and Smough last time and yet again I got stuck here again. This time I decided to use the game feature to summon another player, it as a 1 v 2 battle after all...
Overal a great experience and had a lot of fun exploring the area's and discovering which boss was awaiting my arrival.
My thoughts:
(+ = (mostly) positive; - = (mostly) negative)
+ Gameplay;
I went for a strength build and it worked out pretty good. Not all fights feel fair, but I guess that's part of the experience. Most bosses were a fun challenge and the regular enemies were spread out nicely.
Choosing your own path felt natural, which added to the experience of how you progress in the game.
++ Music;
It completely matches the vibe the game tries to convey. It's not music to listen casually to, but it adds to the whole experience while playing the game.
+- Graphics;
For a remaster it could have gotten a bit more polish. Overal the visuals are still nice and every area is unique in it's own way.
+ Story/Characters;
The worldbuilding is perfect. Every area is connected and close to eachother but yet it feels like they're all their own thing with own stories. I have to admit that I didn't follow the story, but the story was mostly told by it's visuals.
Recommend?
Yes, but maybe not as your first dark souls game. I'd recommend starting first with Dark souls 3 (or 2), because I feel like those are easier to pick up.
Overal a great experience and had a lot of fun exploring the area's and discovering which boss was awaiting my arrival.
My thoughts:
(+ = (mostly) positive; - = (mostly) negative)
+ Gameplay;
I went for a strength build and it worked out pretty good. Not all fights feel fair, but I guess that's part of the experience. Most bosses were a fun challenge and the regular enemies were spread out nicely.
Choosing your own path felt natural, which added to the experience of how you progress in the game.
++ Music;
It completely matches the vibe the game tries to convey. It's not music to listen casually to, but it adds to the whole experience while playing the game.
+- Graphics;
For a remaster it could have gotten a bit more polish. Overal the visuals are still nice and every area is unique in it's own way.
+ Story/Characters;
The worldbuilding is perfect. Every area is connected and close to eachother but yet it feels like they're all their own thing with own stories. I have to admit that I didn't follow the story, but the story was mostly told by it's visuals.
Recommend?
Yes, but maybe not as your first dark souls game. I'd recommend starting first with Dark souls 3 (or 2), because I feel like those are easier to pick up.