DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin

Developer: FromSoftware, Inc.
Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Released: Apr 1, 2015
Steam reviews: 84% of players recommend it, from 132,983 reviews — Steam calls that “Very Positive”
Tags: ActionRPG

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Proton: PlatinumDeck VerifiedSteam Machine: VerifiedSteamOS Compatible

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Valve rates it Verified on Steam Machine. Valve marks it SteamOS Compatible.

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Features

Full controller support

Single-player
Multi-player
Co-op
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Remote Play on Phone
Remote Play on Tablet
Remote Play on TV
Family Sharing

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Languages

English · full audio
French
Italian
German
Spanish - Spain
Polish
Portuguese - Brazil
Russian
Korean
Traditional Chinese

Steam lists 10 languages, 1 with full audio.

Age rating & content

13+Steam's age gate for this game
ESRB T · Blood and Gore, Mild Language, Partial Nudity, ViolenceThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
PEGI 16 · Violence Online GameplayThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
USK 16The rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
OFLC PGThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
CERO DThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
KGRB 18The rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
DEJUS 16 · ViolenceThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
FPB 16 · STRONG LANGUAGE (SWEAR-WORDS, THREATS, ABUSE OR PREJUDICE) SCENES SHOWING PICTURES OF VIOLENCEThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
CRL 16The rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it

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About this game

The developer's description, from the game's Steam store page.

Gamers are in for a big surprise in DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin. An unforgettable journey awaits you in a breathtaking world where each dark corner and unexpected encounter will test your resolve. Go beyond what you thought was possible and discover incredible challenge and intense emotional reward. Whether you’ve previously played DARK SOULS™ II, or are new to the award-winning franchise, you are in for an entirely different experience with this exclusive, “Director’s Cut” version of the game.

- The definitive edition of DARK SOULS™ II. DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin includes all the DARK SOULS™ II content released to-date in one package and much more!

- A brand new experience and challenge. Enemy placement has been overhauled, resulting in a completely different play dynamic than experienced before. The safe zones that some players remembered are no longer safe! A new NPC invader called Forlorn will also play a key role in changing the gameplay experience. Hardened players will have to forget everything they thought they knew about DARK SOULS™ II.

- Online play has been enhanced with the addition of a special item to regulate souls acquired in battle - it’s now possible to match up more consistently online. The number of players who can participate in an online session has also been increased, from 4 to 6 people, completely changing the online play dynamic.

DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin brings the franchise’s renowned obscurity & gripping gameplay to a new level. Join the dark journey and experience overwhelming enemy encounters, diabolical hazards, and unrelenting challenge.