Dark Souls II official thread of telling us your journey through Drangleic

[SvennoJ]

Lamace said:
I think it's a really good game, but not as good as Demon's Souls or the first Dark Souls. I don't know, it just doesn't seem as polished, or as responsive as those two. The art direction isn't anywhere near as good, the bosses aren't as memorable, all in all it just feels like a step back. But, it's still has the Souls feel to it, and it's still a good game, just not as good.

I'm not far in yet but yes, the opening is not as good as firelink shrine and undead burg. It feels smaller and more randomly stitched together, less like a real place. Still loving it though.