GRAPHICS
The graph of Dark Souls on the PC is the first launch of the game a big disappointment. Strong edge formation, blur and muddy textures characterize the image. In addition, the resolution of the game is reduced to a minimum and the menu offers little settings to improve the image. However remedy a project named "DSFix", which was published by a fan shortly after the release of the game for the PC. This fix offers extensive opportunities to improve the graphics of the game significantly and both the resolution and the frame rate to increase dramatically.
In the blog of Modders "Durante" allows the DSFix (currently 2.01) Download fast and free. The content of the downloaded folder is simply copied to the directory where is the DARKSOULS.exe file. The fix is thus already installed in the DSFix.ini file all necessary settings can make, for example. Hiding the pointer during the game, the resolution, anti-aliasing, frame rate and more. With the option "unlockFPS" can be the limit handle 30 frames per second and the options "render width / height" and "presentWitdh / Height" allows a custom resolution and also an optimal antialiasing with downscaling (Render resolution> output resolution).
Here you can freely experiment until you find the optimal video settings for the existing hardware.
CONCLUSION: Use of DSFix can polish the graphics tremendously. Smooth edges, very sharp textures, a lot of details and a higher frame rate than on the consoles provide a very nice and smooth gaming experience.
CONTROL
The next shortcoming that will strike every now is to control with keyboard and mouse. The key assignment appears arbitrary and makes the first moment of confusion and frustration. The developers have announced here before release that the control with the keyboard and mouse is only rudimentary and an Xbox 360 Controller for Windows is recommended. And the is true.
I myself have (in general or for gaming on the PC) bought the game the original Xbox 360 Controller for Windows. The game can be the perfect play and the criticism of the control is abolished. If you already have an Xbox 360 already use the most suitable controller. Also, the controller of the Playstation 3 can be optimally for Dark Souls use this to offer different tools to such as "MotioninJoy". Who does not have a console and want to fall back on a cheaper alternative, will soon find on Amazon here.
CONCLUSION: In order to really enjoy Dark Souls, a controller is needed. Console owners have the right controller at the ready, for all others, there are both quality, as well as cheap alternatives which can be used for the game.
DARK SOULS
Now that we have cleared the criticisms of the PC version out of the way, I would naturally like to briefly say something about the game itself.
To make it short, I find Dark Souls for many reasons absolutely awesome:
- Density and unique atmosphere that attracts every player in its spell
- Incredible game depth that one can imagine at first not even
- High level of difficulty, which provides first for many deaths, but later for indescribable Success factors
- Endless possibilities
- A large and open world that makes the players hardly regulations
- Epic bosses, is where slipping your heart in the pants
- Very successful and innovative MULTIPLAYER with a complex and ingenious Coop and PvP system
While there is still so much more to say, but I think my enthusiasm for this game I have for the time being sufficiently reasoned. The words "incredible" and "unique" may fall in conjunction with Dark Souls garnicht often enough.
I think everyone should have played Dark Souls, it can not be compared with other games and will also be carried away and fascinate you!
5 stars for an excellent game whose technical problems you can get to grips with quickly and easily.
