11 Reasons Dark Souls Is Your Ultimate Test As A Gamer

1. Sweet, Sweet Victory Every point in this article has led up to this one; the final reward for beating a game as tough as Dark Souls. Pride and video games go hand in hand €“ everyone has a moment they fondly remember from their gaming past; a specific victory or triumph. Dark Souls is absolutely full of these moments. Defeating a boss after countless attempts is one of the most euphoric experiences that gaming offers but small victories in this game pay off huge too, like seeing a bonfire off in the distance and knowing you're inches from safety, or finally grinding enough souls to upgrade your weapon to the max level. Far too many people write off Dark Souls for being 'too' difficult but the difficulty is what makes this game such a fantastic experience; the immense feelings of satisfaction make all the trouble worthwhile. Surely that's the whole point in classing yourself as a gamer? We're all chasing after that next milestone: the next game to beat; the next opponent to defeat online; or simply the feeling that we're genuinely getting better at a game. Sure, Dark Souls has a steep learning curve. It's not for the faint of heart and it requires dedication and practice before you can hope to progress. You can spend hours on the game and be no further than when you started, but the satisfaction and pride in claiming you've beaten one of gaming's greatest challenges is unparalleled. If you let it, Dark Souls will invade your world (yep, that was intended) and make you a better gamer; you just have to embrace it and understand that it punishes you because it loves you. Have you begun your adventures in Lordran yet or have you been put off by Dark Souls' reputation? Maybe you just need to vent about a certain part of the game €“ whatever your thoughts, let us know in the comments below.