Should I buy Dark Souls?

I was searching about the game and (almost) everything looks so amazing, the classes, bosses, weapons etc. But in an review a guy says that there are traps like a lift you need leave before it goes to second floor or you die by spikes on ceiling. Sometimes you see an item and you run to it, then the floor breaks and you fall down in spikes.

Is there a way to avoid these traps when you are in the lift or falling down? If not you will MUST memorize all the map to finish the game and you will need die in process.

Is the game this way? Do you need stay dieing and memorizing everything?

I don't care about combat difficult.

Not really. The spikes on the ceiling can be avoided. I didnt get hit.
First, if you talk to everyone and pay attention, you know Sens fortress is a house of traps. So... expect traps and lots of them.

The platform is covered in blood. Another good indication of a trap. So you have enough information through the game, if you pay attention and talk to everyone, to not die to random stuff. If you blindly charge ahead, yeah, you will die lots.

Then, can I avoid any trap just paying attention on scenario? If yes I certainly will buy =D

BUY IT. YOU'LL PROBABLY CRY. BUT IT'S *** WORTH IT.

You should but it. It's really fun and i've already put too much of my time into it. It can be hard in the beginning, but you'll learn Quickly.

Buy it. You wont regret it.

You're going to die, but if you pay attention, you should have clues as to what's coming. You may want to stay on the platform, to test if anything's up there (I did, and I believe I was injured, not killed as I was at full health).

Everyone on this forum will tell you to get it; we're all fans. But out of 4 people I recommended it to, it only appealed to 1. If you like old nintendo games that were punishing, didn't give you a lot of direction, and you had to figure it out on your own, then give it a try.

My only advice is to pay attention. This game doesn't hold your hand. Talk to people, look at your items, look when you level up how it affects things, or when you level up a weapon.

The other advice I'd give is to not spoil anything for yourself by looking at videos, especially ones how to beat areas or gain an over powered weapon for the area. Just kills the fun, in my opinion.

These type of traps are very rare.
Yes, you should definitely buy the game, it's amazing, although since you're apparently the type of guy who thoroughly researches a game that he hasn't even played yet (i'm the same way ), lemme point out that the less you know the more fun the game is.
If you hate dying a lot though... i have bad news for you.

I do not care if I die in boss battle, or even against a regular enemy, the problem is just when die is necessary to memorize things about scenario.

I saw some traps on youtube, I think I can deal with this easy xD

The traps in the game are so scarce that they should not deter you from the rest of the game. You might go through one area you dislike because of the traps, but the rest of the game is a journey that should not be skipped out on.

Not that the game itself isn't punishing - it really is.

You're supposed to fall for many of the traps. After doing it once, you'll be devastated enough that you will remember it's there for the rest of your DkS career. Don't worry too much about it at all. If you're really that afraid of dying here and there, the alternative would be to look at the wiki as you're playing through. I recommend blind playthroughs as much as possible, however.

Who voted no?? :evil:

You should definitely buy it. I know you will so... TIPS:
For your first run I advice not getting the Master Key. It can lead to areas you may not be prepared for yet. Getting key can reward you with better gear early, but can be tricky for 1st timers.

Don't hesitate to summon help from other players!

Play around with different kinds of weapons & equipment to find those that match your play style. Think of how YOU want to play the game.

PVP(player vs player): practice, practice

Don't be afraid to explore & have patience

Going to give you a +1 there. Great post, gonna help out your negative rep.

Who said no?

reim0027 wrote:Going to give you a +1 there. Great post, gonna help out your negative rep.

Appreciate it

One more thing lol
Be prepared to devote hours & hrs into Dark Souls and realize how much you love the game...
As if that wasn't enough there's DLC!! Go for Prepare to die edition of game, do yourself a favor.

No!!! Whatever you do don't buy this game! It will become the only game you play and publishers of other games will hate you FOREVER!!!
/sarcasm

In all seriousness buy it! I had doubts when I first got it but now I love it!!

If you have enough patience and willpower to not ragequit at seemingly impossible enemies, you should totally buy it

The artstyle, the gameplay, the lore, the atmosphere, they are just awesome, i can't compare it with any game i have played

Wait, wut? We got a second vote for no? :shock: This is a Dark Souls fan site. No shouldn't even have been in the poll.

Judging by what you've stated about the traps, I'd say your attitude towards dying isn't really compatible with the game. Dark Souls might change that, but in my experience the Souls series is about a lot of stupid deaths. You need to have a healthy relationship with dying in game otherwise you might end up fearing death too much to enjoy it at all.

Just my two cents, at least.

If you don't like traps, a tip: don't nonchalantly open every chest you come across.

Of course!

I was nervous when I ordered demon souls, because I heard it was so hard and so frustrating. I'm not necessarily the calmest gamer out there, either. But, I was also prepared and knew what to expect. Because dying is part of the game and you never loose any items or progress in the story and can recover souls I have a different outlook on dying in souls games. It's just part of the process -- it's even part of the story in souls games. Not that dying in the same spot over and over here and there isn't frustrating.

For the most part the game is just really tough -- not gimmicky or unfair. It's fun, challenging and rewarding. As far as the elevator trap; it's not automatically fatal and it's easy to avoid. I didn't even know about it for the longest time. Just do some research on character development/builds and don't rush, isolate enemies, explore and try different methods.

When I first got DkS, I was so disappointed. I was used to DeS, and it just felt strange. But, a strange thing happened. I got better. Then I started to like the game and could see where I was messing up.

I bought this, guys. Hope I enjoy, I love a good RPG with action of quality. Waiting it comes to me =D