Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin (Microsoft Xbox One, 2015)

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From Software's critically acclaimed action RPG series debuts on Xbox One with the full version of Dark Souls II and three DLC packs. In Scholar of the First Sin players can take on the Crown of the Sunken King, Crown of the Old Iron King, and Crown of the Ivory King expansions, each offering new areas to explore, new items to acquire, and new enemies and bosses to battle. The game also offers more NPCs, expanded item descriptions, improved game balance and online matchmaking, upgraded visuals and sound, and online multiplayer sessions for up to six.<br><br>Dark Souls II offers improved graphics and sound and places a greater focus on Covenants and online interactions. Players create a character and allocate stats into a variety of base skills, then head off into a dark and incredibly dangerous world in hopes of ending the suffering of their cursed protagonist. As always, the souls of fallen enemies serve as both the in-game currency and the only means of levelling, forcing gamers to choose between improving their character and purchasing vital items.<br><br>Souls are hard-won but easily lost in Dark Souls II, thanks to strong enemies who capitalize on any mistake, and giant, brutal bosses who can kill in a variety of ways and break from attack patterns at unexpected times. Players also lose all of their acquired souls whenever they die and can only retrieve them by returning to the location of their death without dying again. Though an open-world game in the sense that players can generally choose where they want to go at any time, the connected environments tend to be serpentine and full of locked areas that eventually spit gamers out where they started. Areas of complete darkness are far more prevalent in Dark Souls II because the designers wanted to force users to choose between protection in the form of a weapon or shield and visibility in the form of a torch. Bonfires return as checkpoints, and in Dark Souls II they can also be used for fast travel, but they remain rare island oases amidst a seemingly unending sea of despair.<br><br>Online interactions are a key part of the Dark Souls experience, and players can once again examine bloodstains to see how other gamers died, read dozens of helpful (or deliberately misleading) messages scrawled on the ground by other players, or invade the adventures of one another. But where Dark Souls only allowed for invasions when gamers were in human form, Dark Souls II makes no such distinction. Players can be invaded when in their cursed Hollow form, and every time they die while Hollow their maximum Health Points decrease slightly, until they return to human form. The increased emphasis on Covenants was designed to spur online interactions, with each Covenant offering meaningful items, benefits, and PvP powers.

Product Identifiers

PublisherBandai
MPN22018
UPC0722674220187
eBay Product ID (ePID)207094947

Product Key Features

RatingT-Teen
GenreRole Playing
PlatformMicrosoft Xbox One
Game NameDark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin

Additional Product Features

Release Year2015
Number of Players1-6
Country/Region of ManufactureUSA
ESRB DescriptorBlood and Gore, Mild Language, Partial Nudity, Violence

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  • Fantastic Game!

    I played bloodborne (PS4) and Dark Souls 1 (PC) before touching this one. Initially, I thought I would dislike this as Bloodborne has more modern graphics, mechanics, etc. However, as soon as I started playing, I was impressed by the georgeous gaphics and the all too familar Dark Souls game mechanics. Certain things here and there has been "tweaked" compared to DS1, but overall it still plays and feels like a souls game. If you liked DS 1, you will love this. I have not played more than 2 hours as I am still trying to finish Dark Souls 1, then I will attempt the later ones. I just purchased the trilogy accross platforms so that I can continue once I finish them. You do not have to play them in order but I prefer to play in order to enjoy the gameplay and graphics progression through each games. DS1-DS2-DS3-Bloodborne are on my to do list.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • Amazing

    It is a game my son has been wanting. Seeing how excited he was after he opened it at Christmas just made the day. He is sick and a special needs child. For him to have something to take his mind off of everything else makes this game AN AMAZING WINNER...... THANK YOU M

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • Great game

    Its hard adjusting this right after coming off the first dark souls, but pretty soon it starts to feel second hand. The first time I fought the dragon rider it took me around ten tries. Although when I got to the double dragon riders I killed them on my first try. It gets easier if you really put the time in.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Game works and in perfect condition!

    The game itself is great! I'm a big Dark Souls/Elden Ring fan, so it's nice to finally have this to finish off my collection. About halfway through the game now and everything is working perfectly. The disc and case look to be in perfect condition, just as described on the listing.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Amazing!

    Great game that runs at 60fps at a 1080p resolution with lots of cool areas to explore and bosses to kill!

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  • Dark souls 2

    It’s a great game and graphics are good.

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  • great game

    challenging and frustrating the way fromsoftware fans love, and this ones no different.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • Love the game

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    Like the game...need to get three now

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  • Cervesa010

    It is a great game.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned