Dark Souls II
2014 · FromSoftware
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Developed by FROM SOFTWARE, DARK SOULS™ II is the highly anticipated sequel to the gruelling 2011 breakout hit Dark Souls. The unique old-school action RPG experience captivated imaginations of gamers worldwide with incredible challenge and intense emotional reward.
The publisher’s description, from its Steam store page.
What it looks like
the trailer, then the store's own shots
Common questions
What everyone else said
we link, we don't reprintHas it aged?
How does it hold up today? Based on recent reviews, how opinions have changed since launch, player activity and updates.
4 / 5
Recent reviews
81%positive (87% all-time)
1,662reviews in the last 6 months
% positive each month, last 4 years.
Reviews via Steam ↗Player activity
224playing at once, on average
+24%more than a year ago
Peak: 25k in May 2014.
Player counts via SteamCharts ↗Since launch
88%positive in its first year
81%positive in the last 6 months
Less liked than at launch.
Last updatednot scored
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The developer posts no update notes on Steam, so we can't tell.