Dark Souls vs Dark Souls II
Compare Dark Souls vs Dark Souls II side by side on Watch Gameplay.
| Attribute | Dark Souls | Dark Souls II |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Combined scorecritics and players, blended • Source: IGDB (differs) | ||
| Released (differs) | September 2011 | March 2014 |
| Main Story (differs) | 50h | 60h |
| Completionist (differs) | 114h | 88h |
| Mature Content | Yes | Yes |
| Should You Play It? | ||
| Great fit if you want | To build a character over dozens of hoursA story that leads you somewhereSomeone beside you rather than against youA game you can live in for weeks | To build a character over dozens of hoursA story that leads you somewhereSomeone beside you rather than against youA game you can live in for weeks |
| Think twice if you want | Something you can finish in a weekend | Something you can finish in a weekend |
| What it feels like | Character-drivenStory-ledLong-formThird-person | Character-drivenStory-ledLong-formThird-person |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genres | Role-playing (RPG)Adventure | Role-playing (RPG)Adventure |
| Themes | ActionFantasy | ActionFantasy |
| Modes | Single playerMultiplayerCo-operative | Single playerMultiplayerCo-operative |
| Perspective | Third person | Third person |
| Availability | ||
| Platforms (differs) | PlayStation GamingXbox GamingPC GamingNintendo Gaming | PlayStation GamingXbox GamingPC Gaming |
| Makers | ||
| Developer | FromSoftware | FromSoftware |
| Publisher (differs) | Bandai Namco Entertainment | FromSoftware |
| Engine (differs) | — | Proprietary Engine |
| Series | Dark Souls | Dark Souls |
| Watch on Watch Gameplay | ||
| Wallpapers | 12 | 12 |
