Dark Souls II: Crown of the Old Iron King2014

Dark Souls II: Crown of the Old Iron King

2014 Bandai Namco Games77Good

Playtime

ShortIt typically takes about 6 hours to finish the game.

Playable on

Game modes

Details

Launch
August 25, 2014
Developer
FromSoftware

Overview

Dark Souls II: Crown of the Old Iron King is the second DLC expansion for Dark Souls II, released in August 2014. It takes players to Brume Tower, a massive, decrepit structure filled with new enemies, challenging bosses, and treacherous environments. The expansion adds new weapons, armour, and spells, as well as additional lore that delves into the history of the Old Iron King.

Screenshots

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Reception

For those that have yet to venture into Drangleic, this updated release might just be the best opportunity to jump in. Meanwhile, fans that have already conquered Drangleic may find it a convenient excuse to tackle it all once again.

Crown of the Old Iron King rewards players who accept its difficulty and required effort

So, while this expansion is still fun, it's the least worthwhile addition to the Souls experience to date.

Dark Souls II: Crown of the Old Iron King is even better than its predecessor. The fact that it's so close to perfection only makes it more painful that they marred such an excellent scenario with an uncharacteristically lazy decision for an optional boss.

A fun throwback to the feel of Dark Souls, but easier than we'd hoped.