JohnnyoftheWell
03.29.17 | For me, the DLC closed the series in a way that would likely seem unsatisfying as hell in any other context, but just about works for Dark Souls. It raises as many questions as it answers (why was the dark soul necessary for the painting pigment in the first place, is Filianore an illusion or has she enchanted the Ringed City to ward off the progress of time/decline into dark, is the dark soul that Gael consumes the original dark soul reconstructed from humanity fragments, or just a significant chunk of it?), and the twist of opening a lush, mysterious and foreboding world to us, only to fastforward its decline is Fromsoft's bittersweet style at its finest and most depressing. I quite like that so many mysteries that have always been around in the series will remain unresolved (what happened to Gwynevere, what really happens after the end of fire as suggested at the end of the DLC), but it doesn't exactly offer closure. Oh, and the levels and bosses are of course fantastic. |
Trebor.
03.29.17 | Dark Souls is my favorite game. I don't have a current console so I can't play the newer ones anyway |
emester
03.29.17 | Lore wise Im disappointed. I really wanted more clarity on the Angelic Faith, Gertrude and as you stated Gwynevere, but I think that the lore is so god damn expansive at this point that total closure is basically impossible.
However the content looks fantastic. cant wait till easter break to actually play the thing |
ConcubinaryCode
03.29.17 | There's no way this will be the last DS game. |
emester
03.29.17 | Just dont expect a new entry for about 5 or so years |
Rev
03.29.17 | new DLC is harbage |
JohnnyoftheWell
03.30.17 | "the Angelic Faith, Gertrude"
Tbh I think they checkmated that line so well in the main game with Rosaria and the ambiguity of her real identity that I'm not fussed at a lack of follow-up. The angelic faith as a pro-firelinking dissident Lothric element vs. Lothric and his knights is straightforward enough for me. I would have loved to know more of what happened to various characters (especially Gwynevere) up until the end of the world, but oh well... |
Gameofmetal
03.30.17 | "There's no way this will be the last DS game."
well it is according to miyazaki |
Dewinged
03.30.17 | Bookmarked, because this lore talks will go places. I haven't finished the DLC but I am loving it.
"new DLC is harbage"
Rev, take that back or I'll 1 your new album (which I am actually enjoying, good job man.) |
Tyler.
03.30.17 | BB2 is coming |
Lord(e)Po)))ts
03.30.17 | Only played 1 and 2 want 3 so bad |
SteakByrnes
03.30.17 | I'm pretty sure they said that this was the last installment in the Dark Souls series, which makes me both upset (because one of my favorite gaming series is ending) and happy (because they ended it at the right time instead of milking the fuck out of it). I haven't played the DLC yet, but I'm sure I'll love it all the same |
Dewinged
03.30.17 | What's stopping you Pots? Also now that you are here, can you pls 1 some of Sint's 5s pls? |
Aberf
03.30.17 | Dark Souls 1 lore is so good. |
Lord(e)Po)))ts
03.30.17 | Don't have a ps4 |
Dewinged
03.30.17 | With the ps4pro out there and a lot of folk selling the normal ps4 you can probably get one cheap, man. DS3 is the shit. |
JohnnyoftheWell
03.30.17 | I would totally recommend getting a PS4 if you have the cash, if only for this and BB (and the Witcher 3 ain't half bad either).
"well it is according to miyazaki"
I hope it is; this is a good place to stop. Aside from lore theories, I feel that there's very little more the series can throw at us, especially considering how fresh Bloodborne felt in comparison. |
Dewinged
03.30.17 | I would honestly offer a sheep and two camels to our lord Miyazaki for a remaster of Demon's and Dark Souls. |
rabidfish
03.30.17 | shit's fucking hard yo... these ring-curse-y fucks+ringed knights are fucking.me.UP. |
betray
03.30.17 | A joint package of a remastered Demons Souls and DS1 would make me cum hard tbh |
SteakByrnes
03.30.17 | A joint package of a remastered Demons Souls and DS1 would make me cum hard tbh [2]
This needs to be done |
Sinternet
03.30.17 | woah deleting my comment shame on you |
Lord(e)Po)))ts
03.30.17 | Nah I cbf to spend money on video games, I'll play it whenever one of my roommates get a pa4 |
JohnnyoftheWell
03.30.17 | "woah deleting my comment shame on you"
??? Didn't delete anything; what was your comment?
@pots fair fair, but given them some cheerful prodding |
Storm In A Teacup
03.30.17 | I own the first game but haven't played it. Is it good? |
Storm In A Teacup
03.30.17 | I just saw someone mention the Witcher. I have the second one too but I only played ten minutes of it and still in the castle courtyard. Is it worth playing too? |
Storm In A Teacup
03.30.17 | both would be my first experience in both series |
MeatSalad
03.30.17 | area with the angels sucks ass and gets the honor of being the second worst section in any dark souls game to date (first being shrine of amana). faceless fat guys are good enemies, ringed knights are good enemies. bosses are all fantastic with the exception of spear of the church, although after you beat midir and can be the spear yourself it makes up for it since that's just an awesome mechanic even if it's been done before. gael, midir and demon prince could probably all find a spot on a top 20 list of soulsborne bosses. overall it doesn't beat old hunters or artorias of the abyss but it's close
love some of the new weapons too, especially the 3 dropped by ringed knights and the fucking door shields |
Dewinged
03.30.17 | Those fucking angels man... |
rabidfish
03.30.17 | The fucking adjudicators... and the ringed priests that heal AND deal damage at the same time. And the ringed knights with their bullshit combos. And those FUCKING ANGELS FUCKKK
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Storm In A Teacup
03.30.17 | so...is dark souls 1 and witcher 2 worth playing? |
Gameofmetal
03.30.17 | Yes to both, the witcher 2 is a little slow in the first act and you may not love some of the controls and mechanics but the narrative makes up for it. DS1 is one of theGOAT so obviously play that |
Storm In A Teacup
03.30.17 | cool |
Dewinged
03.30.17 | Last boss of the dlc is breaking my spirit. |
JohnnyoftheWell
03.30.17 | "so...is dark souls 1 and witcher 2 worth playing?"
Absolutely. Dark Souls 1 is a masterpiece and the Witcher 2 has a fantastic story and world (might be a bit confusing if you haven't read the books/played the other games, but it has a way of immersing you anyway) |
EphemeralEternity
03.30.17 | game not good for blood pressure |