FromSoftware is the king of slapstick comedy in action games, from Elden Ring's boulders that move of their own accord to pummel you off bridges to Dark Souls' giant mushrooms that punch harder than Mike Tyson. But we don't talk about how funny Dark Souls 2 is often enough—thankfully, a tweet has gone viral among the community where everyone is sharing the best moments in FromSoft's most underrated soulslike.
It all started when one fan posted, "I love Dark Souls 2. Where else would we find a boss titled 'Royal Rat Authority' and when you walk in it's a dog." Before long, everyone was sharing their favourite anecdotes in the quotes, shining a light on some of Dark Souls 2's best moments.
If you've been enjoying Elden Ring or are a fan of any other FromSoftware game, don't let Dark Souls 2's reputation put you off. It's a quietly amazing sequel that was nominated for Game of the Year for a reason.
Dark Souls 2 follows the player character, an Undead human cursed to become a Hollow, as they attempt to reverse this impending doom. Like previous FromSoftware titles, it thrives on its difficulty and gothic fantasy world....