Dark Souls II preview: beyond death, we discover a sequel that delivers

Having played the original Dark Souls, I was pretty prepared for the game’s infamous and often frustrating difficulty level as well as having fairly high expectations for its compelling story and unforgettable boss fights. I have to tell you though, that Bandai really isn’t kidding when it states “Prepare To Die… Again.” in the about section of the game’s website.

Having snuck into the rather impressive (and suitably dark and brooding) display stand for Dark Souls II before opening time for South Africa’s biggest gaming expo rAge over the past weekend, I had ample time to give the demo a good play through.

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