Current Events > Bosses in Dark Souls II seem bad.

(+) Yeah! (+)

They're either too easy or a complete gank fest. First playthrough btw
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DS2 is bad
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Irony posted...

DS2 is bad

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Ving_Rhames posted...

Irony posted...

DS2 is bad

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Ser_Jaker posted...

They're either too easy or a complete gank fest. First playthrough btw

It's true, there's only a very small handful that are a challenge or even memorable.

DS2 is not bad.
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Yeah, DkS2 really went for quantity over quality when it came to bosses
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The 3rd dlc was really bad with this.

The last boss is just two of the first boss..
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_Schwarzlicht_ posted...

DS2 is not bad.

Making a stat (ADP) required to level to make use of a game mechanic is shit design. Without like 20 points in ADP rolling and estus are both fucking useless lol. Game encourages shitty turtle style over stamina management and good dodging skill, it's bad.
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Ving_Rhames posted...

_Schwarzlicht_ posted...

DS2 is not bad.

Making a stat (ADP) required to level to make use of a game mechanic is shit design. Without like 20 points in ADP rolling and estus are both fucking useless lol. Game encourages shitty turtle style over stamina management and good dodging skill, it's bad.

Getting ADP to 40 takes one or two zones. Getting it to 20 can be done within 5 minutes if it really bothers you that much.

Hardly ruins the game. And I'd argue the inclusion of power stance along with only one starting class beginning with a shield. encourages a much more aggressive play than the other games.
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Again, being forced to level one specific stat to make use of a core mechanic of the series is shit design, don't know why people who like DS2 so much seem to be A-Ok with it. There's a reason that shit got dropped in the games following it, because it was a waste of time.

Power stancing was badly done outside of like 3 combinations.
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Ving_Rhames posted...

Again, being forced to level one specific stat to make use of a core mechanic of the series is shit design, don't know why people who like DS2 so much seem to be A-Ok with it. There's a reason that shit got dropped in the games following it, because it was a waste of time.

Power stancing was badly done outside of like 3 combinations.

I disagree. If you want to level yourself to be a massive tank investing into so much ADP isn't a necessity. That's pretty cool. I had no problem with it.

You're actively ignoring the aspects of the game that were genuinely very good as well...

1. Power stance was definitely not badly done. DEFINITELY not. It added a lot of versatility to plenty of movesets.

2. The game was also the first in the series to allow you to connect with friends more easily.

3. Weapon and build variety was at an all time high here, which encouraged replayability.

4. PvP was at its best here due to the already mentioned build variety. Magic was actually useful. I could create a pure mage and not feel like I was gimping myself.

5. Speaking of magic, casting speed was finally attributed to Attunement in DaS2. And ONLY DaS2. No idea why they decided to go back to tying it to DEX in DaS3, but it's worth mentioning here.

6. You also have more paths to take starting out in DaS2. There are four which can be fully completed. In the first game to begin you must progress through two specific areas. You can travel through several side areas, and even take on the Four Kings, but you MUST beat the Belfry Gargoyles and Quelaag before being able to continue with any other main bosses.Theres even less of a choice in DaS3...

7. Covenants were also done well here for the first time. Online play in general was a massive leap forward in quality in terms of connection and ease of use.

Dude I love Dark 1. I honestly think it's the best game ever made. But you're ignoring ALL of what Dark 2 did great in order to focus in on what's bad about it. Why let it ruin the entire game for you?
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evil_zombie11 posted...

Ving_Rhames posted...

Irony posted...

DS2 is bad

You take that back right now, you degenerates. DS2 is a fine game. Easy, but fine.
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So far I don't hate Dark Souls II. In fact I really like the level so far and the music is really good.

It's just the bosses are easily the worst aspect so far I think.
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Too many humanoid bosses
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Ving_Rhames posted...

don't know why people who like DS2 so much seem to be A-Ok with it

You'd know if you got gud.
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DS2 is bad

3 is arguably worse
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