E3 2013 - Hands on with Dark Souls II

The engine for Dark Souls has received a hefty upgrade since the previous game, and Dark Souls II looks nicer as a result. There is better light and shadowing, and more impressive blackness when there is no source of light. The most noticeable new element, however, is the animation. The developer motion captured performers for the animation this time around and everything looks more naturalistic and fluid, but without sacrificing the perceived heft of swinging a sword.

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