Difficulty:

Hard

Time Spent:

10 to 20 Hours

The Bottom Line:

"Worth playing"

The sequel to the 2009 cult classic Demon Souls is here Dark Souls, and I must say it lives up to all the hype. Dark Souls is a twisted and frightening world that you won't be able to leave. The easiest way to put it is fatal attraction. Dark Souls is far bigger than you could ever imagine and the bosses are exhilarating. Once you start you can't stop.

The story for Dark Souls is a bit disappointing. It's very similar to Demon Souls, you start off in an unknown, cursed land full of mystery and it's up to you to save the world from the evil that plagues the land. But that's not the reason why you will want to play Dark Souls. The big draw card is the unforgiving, but extremely satisfying game play that will keep you coming back for more. There is no other RPG on the market that is as rewarding or challenging than Dark Souls.

The attention to detail that goes into Dark Souls character models is outstanding. The worlds are rich in detail and are at times tangible. My only criticism is some of the textures are blurry such as the vegetation.

A big improvement in Dark Souls is the voice acting. Demon Souls has a reputation for butchering the english language with foreign voice acting. You won't find this problem in Dark Souls as the voice overs are in a native tone and don't stick out like a sore thumb in Demon Souls. The sound effects are very crisp and makes Dark Souls more immersive.

Just like Demon Souls, Dark Souls will make you want to come back for more. You could easily spend over 200 hours playing a single file and if you want to look for all the easter eggs you could easily spend close to a 1000 hours on a single run through.

If you're looking for an old skool RPG with a modern face lift, this is the game for you. Dark Souls might be brutal, but if you have the patience and skill to persevere through this haunted world, this is an experience you will never forget.