- July 22, 2014
Dark Souls II: Crown of the Sunken King
All in all, this is a homerun for FromSoft, and with another two episodes to come, Crown of the Sunken King has set a benchmark of quality that, if matched by episodes two and three, will mark an excellent continuation to an already great title.
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Dark Souls II: Crown of the Sunken King is a single player role playing game. It received positive reviews from critics.
Embark on a journey to reclaim a crown that Drangleic’s King Vendrick once owned. This perilous quest will lead you through an entirely different world within the DARK SOULS™ II universe, where stepped pyramids span a vast underground cavern. It is said that one of the ancient crowns lay buried deep within these dark caverns; but surely such a valued item cannot sit unguarded. Explore in search of…
- Crown of the Sunken King sets a high benchmark of quality for future expansions.
- New areas feature challenging enemies and level design reminiscent of the original Dark Souls.
- The DLC offers a deep, indirect story and a wealth of content for dedicated fans.
- The story remains somewhat shrouded and can feel anticlimactic.
- The expansions, while good, may not fully meet the high expectations set by the core game.
- Some players may find the DLC not as impactful as they hoped, despite being worthwhile additions.
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The story of Dark Souls 2 is characterized by its indirect storytelling approach, which some players find deep and immersive, despite feeling somewhat anticlimactic and shrouded in mystery. The game's setting effectively conveys a rich backdrop of doomed kingdoms, enhancing the overall narrative experience.
“The story remains shrouded and somewhat anticlimactic.”
“Dark Souls 2's story is told indirectly, but it's deep, and the milieu of countless doomed kingdoms is well-established.”
Dark Souls II: Crown of the Sunken King DLC Review
All in all, this is a homerun for FromSoft, and with another two episodes to come, Crown of the Sunken King has set a benchmark of quality that, if matched by episodes two and three, will mark an excellent continuation to an already great title.
90%Dark Souls II: Crown of the Sunken King review
“From Software looks to the original Dark Souls for inspiration in the first of three announced expansions to Dark Souls II.”
90%Dark Souls II: Crown of the Sunken King Review
Dark Souls II's three DLC episodes aren't as great as they could have been, but they are still good additions to the core experience that are worth a try for dedicated Souls fans. These three expansions are also included in the new Scholar of the First Sin edition of Dark Souls II, alongside a slew of improvements, such as better balance, different enemy placement, and new NPCs, which will be part of a free patch for existing owners of the title. For those that have yet to venture into Drangleic, this updated release might just be the best opportunity to jump in. Meanwhile, fans that have already conquered Drangleic may find it a convenient excuse to tackle it all once again.
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Dark Souls II: Crown of the Sunken King is a role playing game.
Dark Souls II: Crown of the Sunken King is available on PC.
Dark Souls II: Crown of the Sunken King was released on July 22, 2014.
Dark Souls II: Crown of the Sunken King has received positive reviews from critics. Most players disliked this game for its story.
Dark Souls II: Crown of the Sunken King is a single player game.
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