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Acid · **on:** October 10, 2011, 05:40:02 AM

I don't think I will get many replies, but it's worth a try:

If you desperately want a Metroidvania in 3D, but done well, get Dark Souls.

I kid you not. The game got everything you want from a Metroidvania.

-Nonlinear exploration (punishment for venturing too far too early included, but good players can finish anyway)
-Loads of paths and shortcuts to unlock
-Truckloads of equipment and spells
-Great difficulty (though not unfair, as some claim)
-Great designs for environments, equipment and monsters
-Soundtrack is an orchestral orgy or calm and menacing, it covers the whole program

I can't believe how this game is absorbing me.

Here is music

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUfbdZF_3VM[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-e_ccem4lE[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mERtxPGJeQ[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_UJz04oGwU[/youtube]

Though even if you're not big on CV but want a challenging game that practically devours your freetime, get this.

Holy [parasitic bomb] I love it.

lizardcommando · **Reply #1 on:** October 10, 2011, 06:40:38 AM

Is this game as tough as Demon's Souls or is it harder?

Bueno Excelente · **Reply #2 on:** October 10, 2011, 10:56:27 AM

Supposedly harder but with more stuff to exploit and a bigger number of items/weapons.

I honestly can't wait, but between this and Arkham City, Arkham wins...

Acid · **Reply #3 on:** October 10, 2011, 02:25:44 PM

Quote from: lizardcommando on October 10, 2011, 06:40:38 AM

Is this game as tough as Demon's Souls or is it harder?

It's been a while since I played Demon's Souls.

But if my memory serves right... Dark Souls is indeed harder.

Rayl · **Reply #4 on:** October 11, 2011, 12:30:44 PM

I have Dark Souls now, i don't know how they made it harder but they did.

Also whoever from the team said they made riposting easier is a god damn liar, it was perfectly fine in Demon's Souls now it feels almost random.

Acid · **Reply #5 on:** October 11, 2011, 01:31:11 PM

I prefer backstabbing anyway.
Though riposte deals more damage.

Also, I GOT SILVER KNIGHT ARMOR.

I LOOK PIMP AS [tornado fang].

Bueno Excelente · **Reply #6 on:** October 11, 2011, 02:05:17 PM

Too bad that once you get the Drake Sword, you won't switch weapons in the entire game again.

Acid · **Reply #7 on:** October 11, 2011, 02:06:20 PM

You haven't played very far yet have you?

Drake Sword gets outclassed later on. It' just a good beginning weapon.

And wasting dragon scales on upgrading it really isn't worth it.

Bueno Excelente · **Reply #8 on:** October 11, 2011, 02:15:30 PM

Don't have the game yet, just heard it was too good of a weapon to be outclassed by others.

Acid · **Reply #9 on:** October 11, 2011, 02:41:56 PM

Well, I stopped using it.

It's overpowered as hell for the early parts of the game. But nobody should stick with it forever. Seriously.

Rayl · **Reply #10 on:** October 11, 2011, 06:36:55 PM

I like riposting ='(

Yeah i got the Drake Sword as well but i can see it being outclassed soon enough. I wondered into the DarkRoot Basin and i found enemies that didn't get one shot by it! D:

Acid · **Reply #11 on:** October 11, 2011, 10:05:50 PM

I traversed into Anor Londo and the Drake Sword is useless!
I will now have to forge a proper weapon to proceed.

Also, Darkroot Basin is where the Hydra is.

Sub Tank · **Reply #12 on:** October 17, 2011, 07:17:40 AM

THEY
RUINED
MULTIPLAYER

Holy [parasitic bomb] I just wasted two hours of my life trying to get into a game with someone. I finally see my friend's soapstone and then I get the message "SUMMONING FAILS." Now we're back to square one. This is total bullshit and I want you all to know.

Don't get this game if you have any intention of playing with people you know. It's just not going to happen. The only reason why I haven't returned my game is because I am hoping for some sort of resolution to this problem. Like a patch or something. Totally ruined my weekend. I was so psyched for this coop.

Bueno Excelente · **Reply #13 on:** October 17, 2011, 09:36:00 AM

Quote from: Sub Tank on October 17, 2011, 07:17:40 AM

THEY
RUINED
MULTIPLAYER

Holy [parasitic bomb] I just wasted two hours of my life trying to get into a game with someone. I finally see my friend's soapstone and then I get the message "SUMMONING FAILS." Now we're back to square one. This is total bullshit and I want you all to know.

Don't get this game if you have any intention of playing with people you know. It's just not going to happen. The only reason why I haven't returned my game is because I am hoping for some sort of resolution to this problem. Like a patch or something. Totally ruined my weekend. I was so psyched for this coop.

Ruining multi is different than having an error.

I honestly haven't heard any complaints, and the forum I go to is pretty Dark Souls-discussion heavy.

Sub Tank · **Reply #14 on:** October 19, 2011, 03:00:15 AM

It's not just one isolated event. I never had any trouble playing Demon's Souls with friends, so I think I know what I'm talking about.

Everyone has been complaining about the online. Even the devs are aware of it. They just announced a new matchmaking patch, so hopefully that does something.

Acid · **Reply #15 on:** October 20, 2011, 01:59:35 AM

I just got the Darkwraith equipment. The whole set.

Looks boss as [tornado fang], but kinda sucks.

Sub Tank · **Reply #16 on:** October 20, 2011, 02:58:30 AM

Isn't that supposed to be slightly better than the Elite Knight armor? That's what I've been using for a while.

Acid · **Reply #17 on:** October 20, 2011, 03:04:49 AM

My Elite Knight set is around +6 or +7 I think. And I just received the Dark set. So the knight set is obviously better. I'd be surprised if it wasn't.

Dark sword is a nice one handed weapon, but I will keep my Black Knight Sword+4

Sub Tank · **Reply #18 on:** October 20, 2011, 05:29:21 AM

I need to get to Gwyn so I can draw her

Acid · **Reply #19 on:** October 20, 2011, 04:04:01 PM

But Gwyn is the old bearded guy.

You mean Gwynevere.

Align · **Reply #20 on:** October 20, 2011, 04:16:11 PM

Quote

Be wary of amazing chest

Acid · **Reply #21 on:** October 20, 2011, 06:09:28 PM

Quote from: Align on October 20, 2011, 04:16:11 PM

Be wary of amazing chest

+1

Sub Tank · **Reply #22 on:** October 20, 2011, 11:56:49 PM

Quote from: Acid on October 20, 2011, 04:04:01 PM

But Gwyn is the old bearded guy.

You mean Gwynevere.

Oh [parasitic bomb] there actually is art of her.

And yeah the dude's name is Gwyn too, it's confusing.

Acid · **Reply #23 on:** October 21, 2011, 11:59:27 PM

Hey Sub Tank, what Soul Level are you?

If they patch the co-op mode so people can play with specific other players instead of random people, would you be up for some dark souling?

Sub Tank · **Reply #24 on:** October 24, 2011, 05:58:51 AM

Acid you never told me Bit and Byte were in this game.

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