With a reputation that precedes it, Dark Souls’ brutal mechanics are bound to intimidate a few gamers. However, for those willing to prevail against the homicidal nature of the game, the reward is unlike many and the new Prepare to Die edition is the perfect excuse for PC gamers to try it out.
As someone who attempted to beat the original Contra as a kid without the Konami code, I have no shame in admitting that Dark Souls humbled me. Repeatedly. Mercilessly. By increasing the difficulty and dread, the spiritual successor to Demon’s Souls successfully incorporates dying as a core mechanic in the game, giving the player the chance to experiment (and cry) by attempting different routes and strategies, ultimately revealing the way to best bloodthirsty enemies. Towering demons sheathed in iron, a great katana-wielding wolf, and four disembodied kings all populate this rogue gallery hell-bent on banishing you from their world.
It’s not all despair, however; the understated beauty of Dark Souls lies in its world: with over 70 hours clocked into my main file I’m far from grasping the entirety of Lordran, along with the myriad paths for weapon upgrades (and the occasional loitering just to take in the incredible scenery). Couple this with a chilling and haunting soundtrack and you will probably have trouble prying yourself away from your computer for days to come.
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