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x Skold
103,845
TA Score for this game: 1,082
Posted on 01 June 12 at 14:01 |
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Step away from traditional games and prepare to die..
At first, Dark Souls can seem overwhelming but underneath there lies a deep, engaging game that if you devote the time and can handle the fact you WILL die alot then carry on reading.
Gameplay - The controls at first seem clunky, your characters movement feels heavy and the combat takes some getting used to but this all adds to the game experience. There is a level up system which requires souls to upgrade each stat, Strength, agility, magic and even faith are among the stats to be leveled up to try and make life that little bit easier. Your character can also change armour, light and heavy sets are both in the game also there are huge varieties of weapons from your typical sword right upto power weapons which require very high strength to wield. Cross bows and bow and arrows are also here for abit of ranged combat. Nearly all weapons can be infused with elemental effects but it really does take some doing. There are also factions to get into, Good, neutral and evil. NPCs are scattered all over the world so dont hesitate to talk, you might just get an achievement. There is an open world but not Skyrim style, its all linked so it can seem quite linear but thats far from the case but be warned, venturing into unknown areas usually means death is imminent. There is an online element to this game but it just has never worked so its not worth going into it.
Graphics & Sound - This is where the game is in a league of its own. I haven't enjoyed being in a gaming world this much since Resident Evil 2. The Graphics are just stunning, Superb animation, dark, gothic buildings, and the feeling of suspense is unmatched. The OST is so impressive, i have it on my phone, i'll never forget certain boss fights, the music made it such a memorable experience.
Achievements - Wow, I personally think this ain't an easy 1000g. I still ain't got the full 1000g yet lol. Playing the game from start to finsh won't get you anywhere near the 1000g if you dont explore, infuse weapons ect plus you got to play it through at least twice so quite alot of dying is involved here.
Overall, Dark Souls is one of the best games on the Xbox 360, Dark, gritty, punishing but so satisfying to play, so good when you beat that boss you thought was unbeatable. Genuine moments of greatness with a superb OST. Bring on the DLC.
If you think i can improve on reviews please let me know. Thanks for reading.
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