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Game · 2014

Dark Souls II

developed by FromSoftware

7.7 Average
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Summary

Dark Souls II is an action role-playing game set in the kingdom of Drangleic. Players control the Bearer of the Curse, navigating a dark, interconnected world filled with challenging enemies and complex boss encounters. Combat emphasizes precise timing, stamina management, and adaptability, with options for dual-wielding, varied weapon types, and a flexible character progression system. The online servers were shut down on March 31st, 2024.

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Release

Mar11

Released worldwide

March 11, 2014
PC
Apr 11, 2014

Information

Developer
FromSoftware
Publisher
Bandai Namco EntertainmentFromSoftware
Genres
AdventureRole-playing (RPG)
Platforms
PS3PCXbox 360

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  • Open review
    copperingots
    7/10
    on PCAug 25, 2026
    Dark Souls II is a good game, but in my opinion, it’s the weakest of the Dark Souls trilogy. It has plenty of good ideas, a lot of build variety, and some interesting mechanics, but compared to the other two games, it feels like it falls short in several important areas. The level design and some of the bosses are not as memorable, and the world doesn’t have quite the same atmosphere or sense of discovery as the other entries. At times, it feels like it’s trying to follow the Dark Souls formula without fully understanding what made the original so special. That said, I still enjoyed it. It’s a good Souls game with a lot of content and some genuinely great moments. It’s simply the weakest of the trilogy for me, which says more about how strong the other two are than about Dark Souls II being a bad game.

DLCs & Expansions

Dark Souls II: Crown of the Sunken King2014
Dark Souls II: Crown of the Old Iron King2014
Dark Souls II: Crown of the Ivory King2014

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More from this series

  • Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin
  • Dark Souls III
  • Dark Souls: Remastered

Information

Developer
FromSoftware
Publisher
Bandai Namco EntertainmentFromSoftware
Genres
AdventureRole-playing (RPG)
Platforms
PS3PCXbox 360

Community

7.7
Average
9
Ratings

How players play it

14 players
  • 8Beat / Played
  • 2playing
  • 3in backlog
  • 1dropped it

On Firetale, Dark Souls II holds a 7.7/10 community average across 9 player ratings, with 10/10 as the most frequent score (22% of ratings). Out of 14 members who logged a status, 5 marked it as Beat, 3 marked it as Played, 2 are currently playing or paused, 3 have it in their backlog or wishlist, 1 marked it as Quit. PC is the most commonly logged platform for Dark Souls II on Firetale (75% of platform-tagged logs).

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What is Dark Souls II's player rating on Firetale?
Dark Souls II has an average player score of 7.7 out of 10 across 9 ratings on Firetale. The most common individual rating is 10/10 (2 ratings). 67% of members scored it 8/10 or higher.
Is Dark Souls II worth playing according to Firetale players?
Among members who selected Beat, Played or Quit, 89% selected Beat or Played (5 Beat, 3 Played, 1 Quit). Played is used for endless or multiplayer games and does not indicate completion.
What platforms is Dark Souls II available on?
Dark Souls II (2014) is listed on Firetale for PS3, PC, Xbox 360.