I feel as though most games don't give players enough challenge anymore, and Dark Souls 2 provides an experience that is both challenging and enjoyable. This game improves almost all aspects of the first game, and makes the experience feel new, while retaining the feel of the original. The world in DaS2 is big and detailed, making the introduction of a fast-travel system necessary to get around quickly. My favourite thing about the game is the boss fights. Many of them are more than twice the size of the main character, and the first try will almost always result in death, so you have to pay attention to their movements, attack patterns, and then adjust to be able to counter them. The game can be extremely punishing, but it is never unfair, if your character died, it was most likely a user error. The soundtrack in this game is brilliant, it perfectly matches the location/situation, and makes boss fights even more intense. As if the game wasn't difficult enough on its own, the game allows you to add extra difficulty to your playthrough, providing a challenge to hardcore players.
