Is it worth getting Dark Souls?

[Robin]

I'm not really a hardcore gamer. I usually play games on medium/normal. Anyway Dark Souls has been getting great reviews and I wanted to know if you think it would be too hard for me? Is it IMPOSSIBLE to play or just difficult?

 

[James]

I'm not really a hardcore gamer. I usually play games on medium/normal.

Don't get it

Maybe wait for Skyrim. You may get more fun out of that.

 

[OmegaFenix]

I'm not really a hardcore gamer. I usually play games on medium/normal. Anyway Dark Souls has been getting great reviews and I wanted to know if you think it would be too hard for me? Is it IMPOSSIBLE to play or just difficult?

What James said. Wait for Skyrim, DS will just make u cry.

 

[wheunis]

What James said. Wait for Skyrim, DS will just make u cry.

I've seen grown men break into mental meltdown over DS...
It really is the treasure of all games if you're hardcore about your play experiences. There is NO handholding or assistance in DS. At all.
If you don't like it rough, this one will not appeal to you at all. Rather it will just infuriate you every other second.

 

[dizz16]

Must say, +1 for all comment above.

I bought it and it is on the shelve for the moment...just a bit too frustrating and got other games to play which is easier and just as much fun!

 

[Cobalt]

haha, yah I've heard this is the destroyer of um...well...souls. Theres an www.ign.com walkthrough guide for those struggling.

 

[Robin]

I just want to get DS to test my gaming ability, see how well I would do. I'm also thrilled about Skyrim but it looks a bit over done.

 

[Balduran]

I just want to get DS to test my gaming ability, see how well I would do. I'm also thrilled about Skyrim but it looks a bit over done.

What do you mean it is over done? It is the kind of quality we have come to expect from the Elder Scrolls series

 

[OmegaFenix]

I just want to get DS to test my gaming ability, see how well I would do. I'm also thrilled about Skyrim but it looks a bit over done.

What do you mean, over done?

I got 20min hands on time with Skyrim at Eurogamer Expo back in Sept and I was blown away. The attention to detail, improved combat and sheer scope of the world is going to make it the definitive RPG this year.

 

[Blackhand]

What do you mean it is over done? It is the kind of quality we have come to expect from the Elder Scrolls series

I think its just the way the game gets marketed, "DRAGONS DRAGONS DRAAGGGGOOOONNNNNSSS!!! PEW!".

Anyway, on topic. Demon's Souls/Dark Souls is a lot more testing of your patience than most other games, but its not that hard. You make a mistake, you are punished, simple as that. The gameplay is "slow", very deliberate and weighty so you don't need twitch reactions.

I say go for it, once you get into it and its old school style of risk/reward/punishment, its very hard to put down.

 

[Hiro]

I'm not really a hardcore gamer. I usually play games on medium/normal. Anyway Dark Souls has been getting great reviews and I wanted to know if you think it would be too hard for me? Is it IMPOSSIBLE to play or just difficult?

i also play my games on normal difficulty, and I had an absolutely fantastic time playing Dark Souls! I must confess though, I followed a guide in order to know what was coming around the next bend. Some may call taht cheating or spoiling the game, but it did not make the encounters any easier!

truth is, if you play the game thoughtfully and cleverly, its not as difficult as some make it out to be. Simple fact is, you cannot run around like a superstar and slay people left right and centre. play it as if you were REALLY in that situation and you will be fine. walk around carefully with shield up and fight smart.

it is, without a doubt, the most rewarding game you will ever play. i felt more satisfaction defeating the first boss in Dark souls, than i got defeating the queen/ladybug in Gears 3