Dark Souls II 12 Minute Gameplay Premiere Discussion (Gameplay Video is Up)

lmao he got owned

This ain't Skyrim bro

Fvck your backstab lol

The lighting is insane

Damn, the vid loads slowly, have to wait for a bit... but what I watched so far looks awesome!

Guess we can drop those fears of the game getting casualized or whatever! :)

I need this.

Dat Greatsword

watching it, it looks very similar graphically nothing amazing.

looooooool how the hell was he supposed to get across that bridge without dying? :lol:

watching it, it looks very similar graphically nothing amazing.

 

ReadingRainbow4

It may not be among the visually most impressive titles, but it still looks very eye-pleasing, I like the overall style.

But that's not too important, the good thing is, the gameplay looks as satisfying as always!

The dragon part looked pretty cool. Shame it looks like it won't be next-gen.

looooooool how the hell was he supposed to get across that bridge without dying? :lol:

Obviously_Right

Probably some sort of item like the Ring of the Abyss for the Four Kings fight

watching it, it looks very similar graphically nothing amazing.

 

ReadingRainbow4

The new lighting is quite nice, but i agree overall its not a big improvement.

Looks good, nothing too crazy in terms of changes (from what we have seen) but thats probably a good thing. 

Visuals are definitely improved, if that is being played on a ps3/360 its really impressive. 

Well that was awesome. Shame 12 minutes seemed so short now but that will hold me over for a while. 

biggest improvement is the lighting, when that dude busted through the wall it looked really really nice. Can't wait to see the PC version

I'm guessing this was the PC version? Doubt they would demo on the box.. but it looked god damn amazing.

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Looks good, nothing too crazy in terms of changes (from what we have seen) but thats probably a good thing. 

Visuals are definitely improved, if that is being played on a ps3/360 its really impressive. 

seanmcloughlin

Definitely PS3 footage

Press B?

the bridge to the Dragon Castle was just astounding. 

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[QUOTE="with_teeth26"]

Looks good, nothing too crazy in terms of changes (from what we have seen) but thats probably a good thing. 

Visuals are definitely improved, if that is being played on a ps3/360 its really impressive. 

GD1551

Definitely PS3 footage

Press B?

Yeah just remembered

awesomeAcidThunder

Q & A video

http://ie.ign.com/videos/2013/04/10/everything-you-want-to-know-about-dark-souls-2

DAYUM ONE!

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looooooool how the hell was he supposed to get across that bridge without dying? :lol:

BPoole96

Probably some sort of item like the Ring of the Abyss for the Four Kings fight

WATCHING NOW!!!  SO EXCITED! :D

Part of the glory of demons souls is making your own unique Soul and being thrust into a careless world, I was hoping they would expand upon that.

I'm getting a huge main hero vibe.

Alright I have some problems already, I think we are playing a fixed character.

Just from the trailer, that guys wearing the same outfit, and everything.

IDK. It looked decent and the dragon manor was cool but I'm a bit nervous about it. It seemed whenever he died it was because he set himself up for failure.

There's simply too little to go on at the momen.

ReadingRainbow4

I'm guessing this was the PC version? Doubt they would demo on the box.. but it looked god damn amazing.

GD1551

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Alright I have some problems already, I think we are playing a fixed character.

Just from the trailer, that guys wearing the same outfit, and everything.

IDK. It looked decent and the dragon manor was cool but I'm a bit nervous about it. It seemed whenever he died it was because he set himself up for failure.

There's simply too little to go on at the momen.

ReadingRainbow4

he I disagree this looked to easy compared to DK starting area, but then again this probably a pumped up character.

I really hope it's coincidence with the same Knight set. But I'm not so sure.

meh i don't know. was considering picking up this series. but that video made the game out to look impossible to complete. Chrome-

Lol, how? It looked really easy.

Everything was telegraphed, The bridge was the only thing that looked like your going to die no matter what and they said there will be a way to get past that area.

Looked like what I expected.

 

Youtube link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EA1s9v2Ab8w

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[QUOTE="Chrome-"]meh i don't know. was considering picking up this series. but that video made the game out to look impossible to complete. Cherokee_Jack

Lol, how? It looked really easy.

Everything was telegraphed, The bridge was the only thing that looked like your going to die no matter what and they said there will be a way to get past that area.

Plus that part with the two heavy enemies in the beginning was entirely the player's fault. I don't usually say this but he was really sucking (possibly on purpose).

yeah that and the silver chariot, he should of dodge rolled to the side, it just appeared like a forced way of saying "We are still hard guys, look you can even still die."

the one shot axe from the troll dude kind of gave me some hope.

[QUOTE="Chrome-"]meh i don't know. was considering picking up this series. but that video made the game out to look impossible to complete. ReadingRainbow4

Lol, how? It looked really easy.

Everything was telegraphed, The bridge was the only thing that looked like your going to die no matter what and they said there will be a way to get past that area.

i think u need a fog ring to croos that area

Quite dissapointing tbh, looks like the exact same game... 

I also found it funny how they said that they wanted to incease the graphical quality, meanwhile on screen you can see a hideous 2D, blurry/pixelated background. Hopefully that was just one of those alpha things.

EDIT: Alright, after seeing that pudgy armoured guy with the dynamic lighting, I'm impressed.

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[QUOTE="ReadingRainbow4"]

Lol, how? It looked really easy.

Everything was telegraphed, The bridge was the only thing that looked like your going to die no matter what and they said there will be a way to get past that area.

ReadingRainbow4

Plus that part with the two heavy enemies in the beginning was entirely the player's fault. I don't usually say this but he was really sucking (possibly on purpose).

yeah that and the silver chariot, he should of dodge rolled to the side, it just appeared like a forced way of saying "We are still hard guys, look you can even still die."

the one shot axe from the troll dude kind of gave me some hope.

gameplay related, I really was hoping to see new spells and classes.

I honestly don't just want a carry over of what Dark Souls had. I'd like some new classes and abilities.

looks like dual wielding weapons is back n worth using just like in demon's soulssilversix_

[QUOTE="GD1551"]

I'm guessing this was the PC version? Doubt they would demo on the box.. but it looked god damn amazing.

silversix_

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Q&A summary:
Q: What gameplay elements carry over?
A: Bonfires, Estus flasks, and many other stuff you will be comfortable

Q: Lots of dragons
A: yes dragons are key element of story

Q: Storytelling style changes?
A: Will still have the dark souls spirit that is the way we tell stories, look into small details and imagine story yourself

Q: better grfx, wind effects etc
A: wanted to bring life to the game, dive deep into the world

Q: Accessibility vs. old fans
A: sense of satisfaction and overcoming difficulties, loose connection with other players underlying concepts for DS series. Other franchises add on for new games, but we want to emphasise the core concepts and express them to new players. Not more accessible but more clear.

Q: HUD changes
A: Still in development, improvements in usability based on user feedback

Q: How much do you listen to fans
A: want to hear want fans want

Q: Combat changes
A: Underlying base same as DS1, focus on expression of motion, more motion capture, more realistic motions, more natural feel.

Q: Looks fantastic, when is it out
A: still in development trying to make the best game they can.