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Dark Souls II: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

Dark Souls II (2014): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.

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Dark Souls II (2014) is a role-playing (rpg), adventure video game developed by FromSoftware, available on PS3, PC, X360. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 85/100 on IGDB.

What is Dark Souls II about?

Dark Souls II is an action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, released in March 2014. Set in the kingdom of Drangleic, players control the Bearer of the Curse, seeking to cure their undead curse. The game features challenging combat, deep lore, and a dark, atmospheric world. It introduces new mechanics like dual-wielding and a flexible character progression system, with improved multiplayer options for cooperative and PvP play.

The online servers were shut down on March 31st, 2024.

Key details

Dark Souls II was released in 2014 and supports single player, multiplayer, co-operative. Platforms: PS3, PC, X360. Developer: FromSoftware.

Should you play Dark Souls II?

With a 85/100 aggregate score, Dark Souls II ranks among the best-reviewed games in its genre and is widely considered a must-play.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is Dark Souls II?

Dark Souls II is a role-playing (rpg), adventure game by FromSoftware, released in 2014.

What platforms is Dark Souls II on?

Dark Souls II is available on PS3, PC, X360.

Is Dark Souls II good?

Dark Souls II has an aggregate score of 85/100 from critics and players on IGDB.

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