One last thing, armor means very little in these games, so Fashion Souls rule. Things will kill you no matter what armor you wear, so you might as well look good dying!

Point taken. My argument is invalid.

My counterpoint to the Dark Souls "bland combat against boring enemies" statement would be Ornstein & Smough. To me, that was one of the hardest and most rewarding boss fights I have ever played. My palms were sweaty and I was shaking towards the end of that fight, and I actually fist pumped and gave my TV a…

Both are difficult games, but I think the learning curve on DS1 is steeper then DS2. While, DS2 is an easier game, it is still very difficult. This is a tough question, since I like DS1 more, but I would say DS2 would be a great entry into the series. There is no carry over storyline, so you don't have to worry…

I like Dark Souls 2 because it rewards patience. Just like Dark Souls, knowing when to strike is key. From lightning quick bosses to the lowest, lumbering hollow, studying your enemies' tendencies and movements are key to survival. Duel an enemy enough times and fights almost become waltz-like, with circular…

True, but the a Gameological best of is the only one I care about.

About damn time we'll be getting the GOTY lists!

Shrine of Amara is a frustrating level. The run in between the ruins bonfire and the next one with the bug-thingies always gives me fits.

Killed Sinh on the first try. It was great! Then I went on to fight the Gank Squad, since I was feeling good, and died in 5 seconds. That is a horseshit fight.

Fuck yeah, I killed her! I killed her dead!

Good idea! Once he splits in two, I'm usually toast. I'll eventually do it, but the Gank Squad? Fuck. That.

Transistor followed by Child of Light are my votes for best sountrack.

I found Tali's romance to be very well done, but Garrus' was the best.

Dammit! This was my backup to "The Spine", I shit you not!

Get out of my head @ProfesorFarnsworth:disqus ! Transistor's "The Spine" was going to be my pick, too!

DARK SOULS 2 NON-STOP FOREVER!!*

St. Vincent's album was really good, but I'm with you on the others. As much as I love Neko Case, I've never been a New Pornographers fan.

Special Topics in Gameology is the best thing The AV Club does, nowadays.

That's disappointing, but you can get a copy for $5.

How did I miss an Afro Samurai video game?! Anyone know if it is any good?