The armor and weapons is very large compared to its predecessor.
In the battle system everything has remained the same .. which is very positive in the rough.
Graphically I was rather disappointed because much more was promised, but the graphics it's me not in a Souls game.
In Story and Lore was significantly diminished and the actions in the game appear much more far-fetched, presumably it is that was the legendary Hidetaka Miyazaki not participate in DarkSouls2.
The bosses act all lacked variety as in Demon's / Dark Souls, just as I miss the clever level design that unfolds where you unlock shortcuts. In DarkSouls2 areas seem more schlauchig and some areas are connected without any connection ...
(Example: If I in a windmill a lift upwards suppose I can probably come out in a little Lavaschloss)
Even after the many negative points I would not let DarkSouls2 stand as a bad play here.
However, besides the two masterpieces Demon's Souls and Dark Souls Dark Souls 2 acts a little unkind.
For people who do not know its predecessor, however, remains a success in the nuclear Souls game ...