A Response To Why Does Everyone Hate Dark Souls 2

[@Fadsy]

Co-op was what really got me to play as much as I did, but whenever I think about playing again, the 8 directional snapping is the big thing that comes to mind

[@DDTRAINER]

DS1 was difficult because of map design and enemy placement by happenstance. DS2 is difficult because someone thought people liked Dark Souls because it was brutally difficult, so they decided to make a map that is designed to punish you for exploring AND for not, put in mechanics (Bonfire Ascetics) that increases ONE AREA by a whole new game cycle forever (so in NG+ that area is now already NG+2), hid a ton of items behind said mechanic, and just generally looked at it and thought "is this brutal enough yet?"

[@callmedara]

Dark Souls 2 is a game I have tried to play again and again but I really need to force myself to explore, but I actually love the fact if you kill enemies enough (12 times??) they stop respawning unless you're apart of a specific covenant

[@darkeatersmough]

idk why people keep talking about ds2, if anything people should think constructively and not just try and defend ds2 or state what's good and bad as that's done a billion times. It would be nice to see a video talking about what can be done to improve ds2 like thinking up npc ideas or mapping out how a level design could be better, or even simple improvements like how the pursuer should ACTUALLY pursue you and not just dip when you leave the room. I'm definitely going to be the person to make this type of video but im currently planning one out for ds1 and ds3 since i dont look forward to replaying ds2

[@AegisErrant]

I was thinking about doing the same thing myself, making a video about all the things I would change/like to see in a potential remake. Going to do it after finishing all the single weapon class runs to have a good picture about the balancing of each weapon class.

[@darkeatersmough]

@@AegisErrant that's great! I'd love to discuss ideas together if youd like which i could add you on discord :)

[@aguy7566]

Love DS2

[@Overdoseplus]

Think its funny people dislike DS2 but think ER is the goat. ER is just open world DS2 with a mount.

[@AegisErrant]

They both experimented alot and did some things well while crashing in other places. I really hope there's a DS2 remake and an Elden Ring 2 that can keep the good and either rework or drop the bad.

[@LAFORGUS]

To me, many follow a trend. Since DS1 players hate on DS2 for being different (which is a good thing) many joined the bandwagon. DS2 is a Diferent game to DS1 and DS3, periot. Played DS2 before DS1 and to me DS1 was worse in every way. But i do agree that they are both diferent games

[@mateussoares3569]

no one would hate if it did not had Dark Souls in the name