I absolutely loved DS1, but DS2 killed it for me, the loss of maximum health when undead is what did it for me, this mechanic takes the whole " you died you better go back and try again" out of the game and basically wants you to get it right the first time. Now it feels more like "oh you died, go try the same thing with 50% health", This KILLS all exploration and mystery in darksouls because you are too weak to go look around the world. This is also reinforced by the terrible system of bonfires not giving a set amount or a larger amount of estus flasks if you chose to kindle the fire. The terrible stamina pool only being able to swing a sword one or two times, the no 100% block shields at the beginning, and the awful rolling and backstab/riposte new combat system by not being able to do any of it because you aren't invulnerable absolutely kill it for me. Not to mention locking on was terrible. Dark Souls 1 was one the best games i have ever played DS2 was a big let down and i couldn't get immersed in the game. The hype was not backed up sadly.
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