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    Xav sort of hinted at it, but I am curious why a game like Darksouls/Demonsouls that sounds like it is riddled with horrible game design is lauded while every games are panned. The game seems to have such a narrow appeal that does not seem to justify all the talk it generates.
    Oct 16, 2011 10:15am PDT
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    Xav sort of hinted at it, but I am curious why a game like Darksouls/Demonsouls that sounds like it is ri... : spidlb

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      It isn't bad game design. The game has a very deliberate way it does things. You never feel that the game... : Vinnymike
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