User blog comment:Pseudobread/Dark Souls 2 Review Roundup/@comment-4607943-20140321184921

The story be a lot harder to follow than the first game and there are some recycled designs for enemies and bosses but it's still a very good game. The world seems a lot bigger than the original and there is a lot more freedom to explore and do things at your own pace.

Boss fights are still intense but enjoyable and the combat system does feel improved (not quite sure how, it just does). The NPCs aren't as memorable but the character design is excellent and imaginative. There are perhaps too many humanoid bosses this time, especially the type with a sword and shield.

Whilst Dark Souls 2 may lack the intriguing story and memorable characters of it's predecessor, it's still another excellent addition to the series.