Instead of dumbing down the game, however, From Software have increased the difficulty, resulting in one hell of a nightmare.ĭark Souls II is the story about an unnamed undead character trying to find a cure for their curse. Given its humungous success, one would think that Dark Souls II - by far the most-anticipated game in the series - would be adjusted to match the average gamer’s skills in an attempt to appeal to as wide an audience as possible. So why is the cause of countless broken controllers and unfinished games the main attraction of the Souls series? Beginning with a niche game published by Atlus, the series has grown to become one of the largest in the industry, spawning everything from television ads to a bevy of merchandise.
It means you failed - even if for a brief moment - and at the very least will have to replay a part of a game you’ve already experienced. While playing an unchallenging video game would be a complete waste of time, dying is never fun. Is death appealing? A reasonable human being would likely say no - and not just when referring to their own mortality, but virtual death as well.
