It is the strongest and greatest entry in the series. You think you're so funny with your "hurr durr Dark Souls 2 bad" ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥? I'll have you know that Dark Souls 2, released on march 11, 2014; is a flawless masterpiece and there is absolutely nothing wrong with it. I would go as far as to say that it is fromsoft's best work, period. The fluidity of the combat in Dark Souls 2 and the complexity of the magic system is unmatched by any other titles that they have put out, and I would go as far as to say that they are far superior than every video game that has been made in the history of video games. Dark Souls 2, as the flawless masterpiece it is, adds innovative additions to the Souls formula such as Adaptability and the various combat stances, not to mention the precision of the hitboxes which were unprecedented until the game came out. The only game that came close to Dark Souls 2 in terms of precise and accurate hitboxes was Dark Souls 1, and that was only because it came before Dark Souls 2. And don't even get me started on Scholar of the First Sin edition; which added so much more in terms of replayability and variety in enemy placements, I would recommend all prospective buyers of Dark Souls 2 to purchase Dark Souls 2 and DS2: SOTFS separately in order to give FromSoft all the money they deserve for creating such a masterpiece. Dark Souls 2 is truly the greatest video game, so much so that it doesn't even require an Easy Mode because the players will be so compelled to play it due to the deep lore and innovative gameplay, not to mention its legendary status in the videogame world as being the greatest video game to ever exist. But don't get me wrong; Dark Souls 2 is absolutely brutal and will give your ass the spanking it deserves. Dark Souls 2, also known as Dark Souls 2: Scholar of the First Sin, also known as FromSoftware's magnum opus; is available now on all platforms excluding the ones that it isn't available on. So get yourself a copy, sit down, play the game, and actually form your own opinion before spewing out the baseless garbage you picked up by being a part of some ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ souls community.
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin
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FromSoftware, Inc. / Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware, Inc.
Release date
Apr 1, 2015
Genres
Action, RPG
Russian language
Text only, no voice-over
Price
$19.99
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Veterans
10+ hours at review83%
positive · 8,562 reviews
Newcomers
Under 2 hours at review49%
positive · 286 reviews
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At launch
First 30 days after release on Steam (1 Apr 2015)86%
English reviews: 86% at launch → 82% now
· Reviews at launch: 972
Russian reviews: 87% at launch → 80% now
· Reviews at launch: 298
How opinion changes with playtime
Share of positive reviews by hours played at the time of the review. Click a column to read those reviews.| Played | Positive | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2h | 49% | 286 |
| 2–5h | 71% | 548 |
| 5–10h | 76% | 604 |
| 10–50h | 78% | 3,669 |
| 50h+ | 87% | 4,893 |
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The most helpful review from a veteran (10+ hours at review)I've waited to finish all achievements before posting this review so I played long enough to form my opinion. I do not recommend this game, especially for souls first timers. Not all is bad about this game though and I'll try my best to give it a fair review still. With the positives, the game is long and even though if you buy this version you already have the DLCs, the DLC are quite long and complete. The story is good, as a souls story is so you get a lot more of it by reading item descriptions and so on but very enjoyable story if you like Souls games. The atmosphere is amazing, the game is pretty in itself. You have a good liberty to make interesting builds that you like and it's fine as long as you know how to use your build ofc but that's souls games anyway. Crown of Ivory king is an amazing addition to that game, I really love that area, the story, the atmosphere, the boss you fight. (Except one very specific -optional- area) And that's the negatives, I'll try to avoid spoiler but that one optional area I just talked about is horrendous. Not visually appealing, tons of enemies that pop out from nowhere, really nothing interesting going on at all. For the rest, the game is full of ganks. Now ganks aren't inherently bad, but I'd argue most of the ganks in this game aren't well done. There are exceptions namely in the first area of the game especially in No man's Wharf, forest of fallen giants. But after these early game area which are really nice, the game takes a turn and start just popping tons of enemies in corridor, ambush all the time. The same trick over and over again. A single enemy walking alone then 4 others come in, all pretty tough. It gets boring. I'm a big fromsoftware fan and I've always been amazed by boss design and musics but there really isn't much memorable boss or music in this game. Then again, a few exceptions but I'm really disappointed on that regard too. The world building is a bit weird... I mean at some point you take an elevator at the top of a tower to end up... in a lava area? I read some people try to defend that but it's pretty sad that it's this way. I mean the elevator could have gone down below the ground instead, it'd make a lot more sense. But it's not like it's a bother in the game just a detail you notice only if you really pay attention to where you're going (if you're just here for bonk bonk, then it's whatever). And finally, the game feels so slow. Opening a chest, opening a door, entering a fog gate, healing... everything is just so slow and I get some people like that and I respect it, but it's not for me. All in all, I wouldn't call it the worse game in the world or anything. It's a Souls game still, all things considered it's not THAT bad but I'm very disappointed in comparison to all the other fromsoftware games. I've had some fun but significantly less than in other games. It's quite a forgettable game I think and I'm pretty sad for that.
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- English reviews: 5,000, 25 Apr 2025 – 1 Oct 2026
- Russian reviews: 5,000, 13 May 2020 – 28 Sept 2026
- ▲ Recommended114 h at review114 h total24 Jun 2026
It is the strongest and greatest entry in the series. You think you're so funny with your "hurr durr Dark Souls 2 bad" ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥? I'll have you know that Dark Souls 2, released on march 11, 2014; is a flawless masterpiece and there is absolutely nothing wrong with it. I would go as far as to say that it is fromsoft's best work, period. The fluidity of the combat in Dark Souls 2 and the complexity of the magic system is unmatched by any other titles that they have put out, and I would go as far as to say that they are far superior than every video game that has been made in the history of video games. Dark Souls 2, as the flawless masterpiece it is, adds innovative additions to the Souls formula such as Adaptability and the various combat stances, not to mention the precision of the hitboxes which were unprecedented until the game came out. The only game that came close to Dark Souls 2 in terms of precise and accurate hitboxes was Dark Souls 1, and that was only because it came before Dark Souls 2. And don't even get me started on Scholar of the First Sin edition; which added so much more in terms of replayability and variety in enemy placements, I would recommend all prospective buyers of Dark Souls 2 to purchase Dark Souls 2 and DS2: SOTFS separately in order to give FromSoft all the money they deserve for creating such a masterpiece. Dark Souls 2 is truly the greatest video game, so much so that it doesn't even require an Easy Mode because the players will be so compelled to play it due to the deep lore and innovative gameplay, not to mention its legendary status in the videogame world as being the greatest video game to ever exist. But don't get me wrong; Dark Souls 2 is absolutely brutal and will give your ass the spanking it deserves. Dark Souls 2, also known as Dark Souls 2: Scholar of the First Sin, also known as FromSoftware's magnum opus; is available now on all platforms excluding the ones that it isn't available on. So get yourself a copy, sit down, play the game, and actually form your own opinion before spewing out the baseless garbage you picked up by being a part of some ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ souls community.
367 found helpful · 12 found funnyGameplayStoryGames owned: 17,427 · Reviews written: 32On Steam - ▲ Recommended100 h at review100 h total5 Feb 2026
Before I started my Dark Souls 2 journey, I was extremely hesitant to play this game because of the insane amount of negativity around it. I clearly remember googling “Should I skip DS2 and directly play DS3 after DS1?” I’m writing this for anyone who’s in the same boat. TLDR: Yes, the game has issues. No, they’re not as bad as people make them out to be. Most of them are manageable, and if you know about them beforehand, you can still enjoy the game a lot. Story Let’s get this out of the way. Dark Souls 2 is only loosely connected to DS1 and DS3. It takes place in Drangleic, which is probably a different location (or dimension). In that sense, DS3 feels way more like a direct sequel to DS1, and skipping DS2 won’t make you miss much story-wise. Still, I think you should play DS2 before DS3. Why DS2 isn’t as bad as people say This game is not nearly as terrible as the internet makes it out to be. Once something gets labeled “the bad one,” that reputation just sticks. DS2 doesn’t help itself either, since some core mechanics are poorly explained and easy to misunderstand. Once you learn how things actually work, there’s a lot to like here. Sadly, the game barely explains any of it, so you’ll probably end up googling stuff. These are the big ones: Adaptability (ADP) This stat is way more important than the game tells you. It affects Agility, which controls roll i-frames and Estus speed. If you’re not using a shield, level this early. At least leveling is fast in DS2. Humanity / Hollowing Dying lowers your max HP by 5 percent per death, up to 50 percent. I hate this mechanic. You can fix it with Human Effigies or just wear the Ring of Binding (cuts the penalty to 25 percent and is available early). Also, being undead / hollowed doesn’t stop invasions, so don’t overthink it. Boss gimmicks A lot of bosses have gimmicks, and missing them can make fights feel way harder than they should be. The game hides these as “secrets,” which is dumb. Examples: Burn the windmill to remove poison from Mytha’s arena (still makes no sense). Hold a torch during Duke’s Dear Freja so spiders don’t swarm you. Light up Lost Sinner’s arena before the fight. If a boss feels unfair, just google it. You probably missed something. Stuff you just have to deal with Some problems aren’t fixable, you just learn to live with them (and yes, some of these exist in other Souls games too): Awful boss runbacks. Executioner’s Chariot and Smelter Demon are especially bad. Also, you might be missing a secret bonfire (♥♥♥♥ secret bonfires). Inconsistent damage. Damage can feel random because too many things affect it. Enemy placement. Enemy density is often too high, so you’re constantly fighting groups. Difficulty for the wrong reasons. Sometimes the game just throws cheap stuff at you to kill you. It’s annoying, not hard. What I actually like There is actually a lot to like here, but I won't be spoiling them. You should experience them for yourself. Still I will briefly mention couple of things I loved. Positioning matters a lot, which makes combat feel more tactical. The environments are dark and oppressive in a way that fits Souls perfectly. NG+ actually changes things. The DLCs are excellent and in some cases better than the base game.
173 found helpful · 2 found funnyGameplayStoryGames owned: 603 · Reviews written: 22On Steam - ▲ Recommended55 h at review56 h total13 Sept 2025
I find it funny that the internet had successfully gaslighted me into believing this game is the biggest piece of crap there is, and is such a downgrade compare to the original, let alone the future titles that I almost skipped it. Trust me, don't let the internet gaslight you, Dark Souls 2 is a very good game, a very good sequel, and if you play the game in the terms it sets for you, you'll have a blast, like I had. Sure, it's a bit unpolished on some areas, but they're not nearly as bad as people make it out to be. Edit: I just beat the game and the DLCs, it's absolute cinema, peak of peaks, go play it, bearer... seek... seek... lest... 9/10
157 found helpful · 11 found funnyGames owned: 213 · Reviews written: 19On Steam - ▲ Recommended266 h at review266 h total30 Dec 2025
Dark Souls II is what people described the first Dark Souls to be. Most problems people have with the game can be boiled down to not wanting to fully engage in the first place. People will say "Dark Souls II is a good game, but a bad Dark Souls game" and then purposefully play it as if it's not a Dark Souls game by trying to sprint past every enemy. I agree that they leaned a bit hard into the difficulty for the sake of being difficult, but you can't deny that FromSoft was just responding to the fans apparent love for difficulty that at times felt unfair. Dark Souls fans made their bed and realized they lacked the strength to lay in it. This game is a great game AND a great Dark Souls game, I'd even argue it's more true to the original than DSIII. There is still room to critique the game, however most complaints I see are either present in the rest of the trilogy or slander. One of the biggest examples of this is the i-frames regarding the adaptability stat, and this complaint alone can be broken down at multiple points: 1) Dark Souls II gives you more souls per kill for your average enemy and each level up costs you less souls than the other games, so it's not some huge investment people make it out to be 2) The i-frames aren't wrong when you are grabbed by an opponent. Your character is finishing a dodge animation after it was already attacked in the hitbox, and then moves to where the grab connected. There's definitely room to critique visual feedback, but calling the i-frames inaccurate is just wrong (also disingenuous when compared to enemy hitboxes in the other games) 3) I was always confused why people had a problem with Adaptability but not Vitality, but then I played Dark Souls III and saw they kept it. Seems like people are much more lenient when mechanics like this are added to Souls games outside of this one... With that out of the way, why DO I love this game? Biggest thing for me is the depth. Even for Dark Souls standards the amount of weapons, armor, rings, etc. and how they all interact together/with the world around you is insane. The game introduces many new mechanics with my favorite being the power stance, which is essentially 2 handing from Elden Ring but with more versatility in weapon choice. Bonfire Ascetics are also a great way to get stronger and grind out more souls/items, or if you just want to fight the area boss again without doing an entire NG+. There are also countless smaller hidden things like a bell helmet that rings when hit in the head, or a pig that helps dig up a pickaxe weapon. With the other 2 games I feel like I have a pretty decent grasp on its mechanics and unique items/quests, while in Dark Souls II I am constantly learning new things. The story and themes in this game are also unlike the others. Dark Souls II brings a lot more attention to the Undead Curse and how people cope, and while playing the game and seeing the world around me I truly started to feel a hopelessness unlike what I felt in the other games. The NPCs work alongside the theming perfectly to paint a beautifully tragic picture. I've already written a lot so I just want to finish by saying if you were thinking about skipping over Dark Souls II or if you already have to get to III, I highly recommend you check it out. Don't fall for the propaganda that it's a "Bad Souls Game"
131 found helpful · 4 found funnyGraphicsGameplayStoryReviews written: 3On Steam - ▲ Recommended37 h at review37 h total1 Dec 2020
Нормальный человек в это играть не будет, поэтому я прошёл дважды.
126 found helpful · 95 found funnyGames owned: 1,395 · Reviews written: 148On Steam - ▲ Recommended85 h at review85 h total6 Sept 2026
Ng+ that actually changes, bonfire ascetics, best fashion souls, best PvP, Animation cancelling, Power stancing, most diversity in genuinely viable builds, most interesting magic system, no spam rolling so tactical gameplay is rewarded. The great outweighs anything bad by miles
119 found helpful · 4 found funnyGameplayGames owned: 55 · Reviews written: 1On Steam - ▲ Recommended129 h at review129 h total25 May 2025
peak souls \o/ my fromsoft play order is over the place; i first tried ds3 back in the day, struggled a lot and dropped it. then much later, elden ring released, and decided to give it a go. loved it, beat it two times and eventually felt more comfortable playing souls-likes, went back to ds3. due to the negative reputation of ds2, i skipped it... played ds1 and thought it would be the end of it. oh boy how wrong i was. when people talked ♥♥♥♥ about shadow of the erdtree, i was confused. to me the dlc was perfectly fine. then it got me wondering what if ds2 wasn't all too bad... and it wasn't. playing this game was a blast, i had so much good time with it. i actually respect fromsoft for trying to spice up things and go more experimental. dlcs were good too. most sticky situations you find yourself in can usually be managed easily (ex. in iron keep you can utilize traps etc. + if melee bows help a lot too) and agility can be leveled up fairly early on, so i don't get the criticism on these. sure starting out with that terrible roll made me feel bad too but after a couple sessions i had it leveled up just fine. i feel like ds2 prioritizes exploration and actually wants the player to go through the game without rushing it, hence the "frustrating" layouts/mob placements. im a slow player, i take my time a lot and do love exploring so ds2 was very enjoyable to me in that sense. it surely is different to ds1 and ds3, and it does have its jank moments, but in no way it is a bad game as some make it out to be. i personally enjoyed it a lot, and would highly recommend first checking it out for yourself before being biased due to the negative vocal bunch.
104 found helpfulGames owned: 768 · Reviews written: 150On Steam - ▲ Recommended44 h at review44 h total25 Sept 2026
DS2’s difficulty comes largely from enemy placement and there are quite a lot of ganks in the game. So you have to play at a snail’s pace to get through some areas. On top of that, some enemies aggro extremely easily so it exacerbates the gank issue. The bosses themselves are very forgettable and pretty easy. There’s also the ADP stat which other DS games don’t have. Your I-frames are tied to this stat so in the beginning of the game, your dodge roll feels completely off and doesn’t work as well as in every other souls game. You have to level this stat to get a regular dodge roll. It also effect how fast you can consume items like Estus Flasks and Lifegems. You also don’t have I-frames when opening doors, fogwalls, etc. There are some bad boss run backs in the game and considering what I said earlier about ganks, it can be very tedious. Many bonfires being hidden behind illusory walls. Your maximum health gradually reduces every time you die down to 50% these effects can be reversed. If you join a certain covenant it makes the game significantly harder considering is one of the first covenants available you might unknowingly set your self for even worse time. Dodgy combat, IE attack chains will only go in the direction they were started, if you change the direction you’re facing halfway through an attack chain it will just carry on and won’t move to follow your camera. The lock on literally doesn't do it's job. What's even the point of locking on if your attacks can be directed somewhere else. I didn't find DS2 harder than the other games, but it was less fun and a lot more frustrating. You feel like the world was built to piss you off, in every other soulsborne game you feel like the world exists and you're just navigating it. It’s the weakest souls game and it’s not even close.
101 found helpful · 4 found funnyGameplayGames owned: 754 · Reviews written: 308On Steam - ▲ Recommended22 h at review70 h total3 Nov 2023
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100 found helpful · 19 found funnyGames owned: 76 · Reviews written: 12On Steam - ▲ Recommended62 h at review80 h total8 Nov 2025
Из главных плюсов этой игры: 1) Невозможность навсегда отключить дабл клик (он же инпут лаг мышки). Уже с самого начала игра заставляет игрока заучивать паттерн босса Управление для повторного отключения этой настройки. 2) Невозможность биндить что-либо на боковые кнопки мыши без фанатских патчей, это пошла уже вторая фаза босса Управление. 3) Присутствует прекрасный античит, который не позволяет спокойно пользоваться басурманскими патчами и ретекстурами и одновременно играть в онлайне, как вообще можно себе позволить хоть как-то изменять такое великое творение? 4) Новая характеристика персонажа, называется подвижность. Ну это же логично, что подвижность = фреймы неуязвимости. 5) Прекрасная система резистов от колец, брони и расходников. Особенно мне понравился резист к огню в Железной Цитадели. Абсолютно голый либо под огромной защитой от огня персонаж умирает от него одинаково быстро, потому что это реалистично. 6) Как хорошо, что персонаж под таргет локом будет вертеться во все стороны и не попадать по врагу, но при закликивании не повернётся ни на градус, сразу появилась остринка в сражениях. 7) Запоминающиеся локации: Земляной Пик, Бухта Брайтстоун-Тселдора, Храм Аманы, Шульва, Железный Проход и конечно же Холодные Окраины. Переходы между двумя локациями тоже шокируют, особенно из земляного пика в железную цитадель. Сразу видно, "по лору и по логике". 8) Грамотная расстановка врагов на этих локациях, в этом плане больше всего мне понравились Безлюдная Пристань и Шульва. 9) Очень интересные и уникальные противники: копейщики, копейщики, копейщики, фантомы, копейщик Хейда и, естественно, драконий страж с булавой в Храме Дракона, его я люблю в этой игре больше всего, он имеет максимально интересный мувсет. 10) В самых укромных уголках практически всех локаций лежит полезный лут. Чаще всего это Красивый Череп x5 и Нечто Окаменевшее x1. Сразу появляется желание дальше исследовать новые локации, чтобы после убийства 15 врагов получить Факел x1. 11) Пусть боссы далеко не самая важная часть в соулслайках, но здесь есть действительно достойные хорошего закрепления битвы: Странствующий маг и прихожане, Алчный Демон, Два Драконьих всадника и легендарный Боец крысиной гвардии. 12) Ранбеки к боссам сделаны шикарно, чего стоит только путь к Луду и Заллену, сразу видна креативность и ответственный подход к созданию длс. 13) Я просто обожаю персонажей Преследователь и Форлорн, с каждым своим появлением они привносят в игру что-то новое. 14) PvP сторона в этой части выполнена идеально, пинг совсем не ощущается и никогда не произойдёт бэкстэба в лицо от голого мужика с зубом дракона. Кстати, мобы и фантомы здесь тоже умеют делать бэкстэб, да не абы какой, а ваншотный, чтобы продемонстрировать настоящий хардкор.
99 found helpful · 60 found funnyPerformanceGameplayStoryGames owned: 265 · Reviews written: 28On Steam - ▲ Recommended127 h at review135 h total8 Mar 2026
First of all, Dark Souls 2 Scholar of the First Sin is an amazing game. No, it's not bad by any means, but certainly is the most controversial. THE 5 MAJOR COMPLAINTS OF DS2 For the course of time, you'll hear things like "DS2 is the worst souls game", "ADP is garbage", Enemy placement is ridiculous", "The story is not good", "The bosses are bad", "Human Effigy is a bad game mechanic" and so on and so on. NOW, I will tell you all the truth. No bias, no rumors and no hate. Only what I experienced throughout my journey in this game: 1-ADP is garbage: The ADP (adaptability) is an exclusive stat only present in DS2. It is tied to your character's agility, which means it increases your I-frames (invincibility frames) when you dodge and roll. It's crucial that you spend some points here because otherwise you'll get hit hard and die a lot even if your character clearly rolled out of the way. And yeah, I can see why people were upset about this, because it can be an inconvenience, however, I don't mind. Yes, I like ADP. Mainly because it adds so much to your overall experience building your character. It doesn't take a lot to reach the Soft Cap, so all in all, it's alright. 2-Enemy placement is ridiculous: Absolutely! I got jumped and ganked so many times and it's annoying. Hordes of enemies will spawn out of thin air just so you have no escape. Iron Keep is one of the worst areas in this case. But come on, you know why this happens? Yeah, because you're rushing the area and trust me, this will not work. Take your time killing everyone that could pose a threat. Even if you have to do the run back to the boss room. Once you do that, it becomes a little tolerable. 3-The Story is not good: Not at all. The story is great and deeply interesting. I loved the NPCs in this game. I loved how much the environment tells a story. DS2 story is more "intimate". The bearer of the curse is one the best protagonists in the souls series and the journey through Drangleic is unforgettable. If you want to watch VaatiVidya lore videos, just do it. You'll appreciate it more with the context which you missed. 4-The bosses are bad: Yes, gameplay wise, they are. I mean, most of them are. Thing is, they're not as memorable as DS1 bosses nor are they like the spectacular DS3 bosses. Not even close. But eventually you'll learn to appreciate them in their own right. I can count 4 or 5 bosses that were genuinely good. But that's my opinion. 5- Human Effigy is a bad game mechanic: No, it's not. By the middle and certainly at the end of the game, you'll have a lot of human effigies, so they don't become a problem anymore. Also, it's one of the most important items in this game for lore and gameplay reasons. Period. These are the 5 criticisms of DS2 that I heard the most. So I thought I could share my perspective about them. DS2 IS UNIQUE: That's the main reason this game clicked with me so hard from the very beginning. DS2 has so many exclusive mechanics such as power stance, ADP and Bonfire Ascetic to name a few. Also the attention to detail in this game is off the charts! It uses a different engine from DS1 and 3, and personally I love it. The game is beautiful. Yes! Just arriving in Majula is something special. I cannot describe my admiration for all the Armours, weapons, places, vistas, covenants and music. In comparison to DS3, they're much more well made. Also, your character has way more personality in the way they move, their posture, their stance, their breathing. And you will not find this either in 1 nor 3, which is a shame. CONCLUSION: Notice how I didn't share my thoughts about the "DS2 is the worst souls game" in the beginning? Well, I will say this here: It's not. DS2 is just way too different from what you've experienced in 1 and 3. And people can hate those differences or (in my case) love them, but these differences don't make the game bad. So, when you hear someone saying "Skip DS2. It's not worth it". Pay them no mind and play it for yourself. Give this one a chance and see if you'll enjoy it for what it is. I can assure you, everyone involved in its development poured a lot of love and dedication into it, even if this game passed through development hell and Miyazaki wasn't personally involved. Furthermore, always give it a try so you can draw your own opinion. Dark Souls 2 Scholar of the First Sin is not only the first Dark Souls game I did 100% but also is my favorite Dark Souls game. Yes, I love it and I totally recommend it. And always remember these words, Bearer of the curse: "Bear, seek, seek, lest".
96 found helpful · 2 found funnyGameplayStoryGames owned: 147 · Reviews written: 35On Steam - ▲ Recommended131 h at review140 h total30 Oct 2025
It is the best of the 3 but only if you get it. When you get it you'll know, but if you don't get it, you won't get it.
92 found helpful · 18 found funnyReviews written: 12On Steam - ▼ Not recommended12 h at review38 h total20 Dec 2021
сложная игра, папич за два часа так и не смог выйти из стартовой локации
92 found helpful · 50 found funnyReviews written: 8On Steam - ▲ Recommended111 h at review202 h total13 Nov 2025
I know it gets alot of hate, but its undeserved, in my opinion. Its just... different. Lots of bosses, and the game seems longer, but that aint a bad thing. Not my most favorite FromSoftware game, but its nowhere near a sbad as all the hate...,
90 found helpful · 3 found funnyGames owned: 135 · Reviews written: 48On Steam - ▲ Recommended65 h at review89 h total21 Nov 2021
Одна из лучших антистресс игр. Расслабляет и успокаивает нервы.
89 found helpful · 46 found funnyGames owned: 214 · Reviews written: 12On Steam - ▲ Recommended63 h at review124 h total17 May 2021
Требуется покупка, и тогда нечто невероятное ждёт впереди!
89 found helpful · 42 found funnyGames owned: 129 · Reviews written: 3On Steam - ▲ Recommended39 h at review83 h total13 Jun 2023
куда 6лять идти?
84 found helpful · 20 found funnyGames owned: 283 · Reviews written: 139On Steam - ▲ Recommended84 h at review84 h total1 Jan 2022
Видел как в эту игру играл маньяк из Винницы переодетый в деда мороза, игра понравилась
81 found helpful · 17 found funnyGames owned: 188 · Reviews written: 8On Steam - ▲ Recommended27 h at review105 h total3 Jun 2020
качайте адаптивность
81 found helpful · 12 found funnyGames owned: 118 · Reviews written: 1On Steam - ▲ Recommended7.6 h at review11 h total21 Apr 2026
Never knew ♥♥♥♥ and ball torture could be so enjoyable! Definitely worth buying if you're a masochist or just hate your life
80 found helpful · 25 found funnyGames owned: 144 · Reviews written: 13On Steam