Dark Souls 2: Scholar of the First Sin

Dark Souls 2: Scholar of the First Sin is an updated version of the second part of the series, where the dark atmosphere and thoughtful combat are taken to a new level. The player again acts as a wandering soul in a dark and mysterious world. The world is connected by shortcuts: elevators, tunnels and stairs lead to areas that you only learn about by chance. Battles require calculation even with simple opponents, and carelessness is quickly punished. The placement of enemies has been reworked, and some of the items and bosses have moved to other places, so even experienced players will encounter surprises. Leveling up is based on souls and equipment: weapons, armor and magic allow you to assemble a wide variety of assemblies. Bonfires and humanity form a familiar cycle in which death has long been considered the norm. Souls serve as both currency and experience, so the loss of accumulated wealth upon death is felt especially acutely. Rings and humanity add separate risks to this. Estus is enough for a few sips, and a mistake in use affects the outcome of the battle. The expansions added separate regions with their own stories and bosses, and new equipment was added to them. The network part lives off invasions and calls from allies. Certain areas require certain items, and therefore you still have to return to familiar places. Some bosses are considered among the most controversial in the series, but their arenas are memorable for a long time. For someone who enjoys rugged travel and slow exploration, this piece provides hours of travel.