‘Dark Souls II’ preview: the good, the bad, the worrying

When you boot up Dark Souls I and choose to load a game, a counter appears that accurately represents how many hours you’ve sunk into the campaign. Last I checked, mine read “124 hours.”

Ordinarily I finish a game once and toss it away. But nothing about Dark Souls is ordinary. The longer you play, eyes and ears tuned to its details, the more it takes hold. Much like your favourite book or film, Dark Souls is an ever-reliable companion. It’s not simply a disc. It’s a way of life.

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