Post by Sands on Apr 28, 2013 19:26:15 GMT -5
So after beating Demon's Souls, feeling incredibly accomplished, and finally re-leaved of all the stress and rage built up over the few weeks i played it.. I bought Dark Souls...
Why do i do this to myself?
So to put it simple.. Dark Souls is like Demon's Souls, except better graphics, updated textures, more dynamic load outs, and a lot more aggressive ass play.
The combat is the same as far as i can tell. The magic system is changed so there's no longer a mana bar. Instead, you get so many spells/miracles to cast before you need to replenish them at a Bonfire.. Speaking of which are your one and only safe haven. They're scattered throughout the world for you to rest, replenish your supplies, and manage your inventory or what have you. Later on you can warp between Bonfires aswell.
So you start out as of Demon's Souls. Creating your character.
First your name and gender, but now you can chose what body type you have. So you can tell your bros that you lift, or be incredibly anorexic, overweight, and anything in between. Custom colors for hair and skin then class. Also a new starting gift which can be slightly useful off the start.
Then we are on our way-NOT!!
You wake up in a cell that you've been trapped in for a long time. Your undead, and losing your mind. Great start right?
Then a Knight tosses down a corpse to you, with the key out. You make your way through the undead asylum. Killing a bunch of weak crazies and finally getting to the first boss. After diving on his head like Leroy Jenkins and getting your first boss win. Allowing you to escape the Asylum.
Then a giant bird abducts you and takes you to Lardron! And your journey ACTUALLY begins.
My load out is a knight, and im using miracles and heavy weapons like my Demon's Souls playthrough. Despite getting murdered alot its been going alright. I hate going WAY down into the unknown and having to ascend ALL the way back up. Its exhausting, but the feeling of exploring is really rewarding in this game.
From what Ive noticed its MUCH longer, and alot more enduring than Demon's Souls. But the enemies are awesome and the environments are fun to traverse. Despite it being totally fucked up and scaring me for the rest of my life i must say i enjoy it.
Have you tried Dark Souls? Do you need comforting? Im here for you.
Shits hellawack yo