Feature: An alternative view on Dark Souls 2

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Feature: An alternative view on Dark Souls 2

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Dark Souls 2 borrows liberally from its predecessor rather than create a new experience and in doing so offers nothing original and cheapens the series as a whole.

Feature: An alternative view on Dark Souls 2 article

Dark Souls 2 rehashes old enemy types and behavioural patterns from its predecessor, disguised under a veil of ‘nostalgia’ and ‘homage’ with the misguided ethos of 'more equals better', creating a frustrating overall experience that doesn’t come close to matching what came previously.

I know what you’re thinking: 'Dark Souls is supposed to be frustrating, it’s one of the most challenging, controller-eating games around!' but, with Dark Souls, there was a method behind the madness. Take the Bell Gargoyles, for instance, a memorable early boss in the last game. Once...