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DARK SOULS™ II

FromSoftware, Inc.· April 25, 2014
ActionRPG
GameValio RecommendationMaybe

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Niche gem - loved by fans, smaller community
Highly rated (33,082 reviews)
Quality
89/100
Value
40/100
Popularity
43/100
$39.99

Where to buy

Live prices across 1 stores · Updated last month ago

Best Price
Steam

Steam

Official Store · Updated last month ago

$39.99
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Downloadable Content
3
DARK SOULS™ II - Season Pass
DLC
DARK SOULS™ II - Season Pass
Steam
$24.99
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DARK SOULS™ II Crown of the Old Iron King
DLC
DARK SOULS™ II Crown of the Old Iron King
Steam
$9.99
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DARK SOULS™ II Crown of the Ivory King
DLC
DARK SOULS™ II Crown of the Ivory King
Steam
$9.99
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Current Price

$39.99

Price History

Behind the recommendation

The raw numbers that fed our recommendation.

Quality
89/100
87% positive (33,082 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 91/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
33,082 reviews — very trustworthy data
Value
40/100
$39.99 — mid-range price
Popularity
43/100
Strong +28% player growth
162 concurrent players — smaller but active
33,082 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release info, metadata and the system specs you'll need.

Release Date

April 25, 2014

Developers

FromSoftware, Inc.

Publishers

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment, FromSoftware, Inc.

Platforms

Windows

Achievements

38

Steam Recs

32,926

Official Website

www.bandainamcoent.com/games/dark-souls-ii

Categories

Single-playerMulti-playerCo-opSteam AchievementsFull controller supportRemote Play on PhoneRemote Play on TabletRemote Play on TVFamily Sharing

Supported Languages · 10 languages, 1 with full audio

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainPolishRussianKorean

PC Requirements

Recommended

OS *Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8
ProcessorIntel® CoreTM i3 2100 3.10GHz or AMD® A8 3870K 3.0GHz
Memory4 GB RAM
GraphicsNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750 or ATI Radeon™ HD 6870 or higher
DirectXVersion 9.0c
NetworkBroadband Internet connection
Storage15 GB available space
Sound CardDirectX 9 sound device
Additional NotesController support: Microsoft Xbox 360® Controller for Windows® (or equivalent) recommended

How the game's holding up

Reviews, sentiment and concurrent players. Tracked daily.

Steam Review Score

87%

Very Positive

Positive-review ratio over time

Review Counts

29k

POSITIVE · 4k NEGATIVE

Positive vs negative review build-up

Player Count

203

PEAK (24H) · 361 ALL-TIME IN RANGE

Daily peak concurrent players

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is DARK SOULS™ II worth buying?

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Where can I buy DARK SOULS™ II cheapest?

The best current deal for DARK SOULS™ II is on Steam for $39.99.

What type of game is DARK SOULS™ II?

DARK SOULS™ II is categorized as: Action, RPG.

What platforms is DARK SOULS™ II available on?

DARK SOULS™ II is available on: Windows.

When was DARK SOULS™ II released?

DARK SOULS™ II was released on April 25, 2014.

How many people are playing DARK SOULS™ II?

According to recent data, DARK SOULS™ II has approximately 203 concurrent players 2 hours ago.

Who made DARK SOULS™ II?

Developed by: FromSoftware, Inc.

Published by: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment, FromSoftware, Inc.

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