Game Name:

Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin

Video Game System:

Xbox One

Release Year:

2015

ESRB Rating:

T

Genre:

Role-Playing

Publisher:

Namco Bandai

Developer:

FromSoftware

Player Count:

1 player

UPC Number:

722674220187

SKU:

04789b508a10a075625e

Condition:

Very Good

Has Manual:

N/A

Condition Notes:

Game Description:

Released in 2015 by FromSoftware, Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin is the version of Dark Souls II that looked at the original release and said “okay, but let’s make it meaner and more confusing.” Enemy placements are shuffled, difficulty spikes feel more intentional, and the game is absolutely committed to teaching you lessons the hard way.

Gameplay is classic Souls punishment with its own personality quirks. Combat is slower and more methodical, stamina management is unforgiving, and the game is obsessed with overwhelming you through numbers instead of fair one-on-one duels. Scholar tweaks progression and enemy density to keep veterans on edge, while newcomers quickly learn that confidence is a mistake.

Visually, it runs cleaner on Xbox One than the original release ever did. Lighting is improved, performance is smoother, and environments feel more cohesive, even when they are actively trying to kill you. It is still Dark Souls II at heart, which means some design choices will feel brilliant and others will feel like personal attacks.

Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin supports single-player and online features, though online activity depends heavily on player population and timing. This is a long, punishing RPG that demands patience, adaptability, and a tolerance for frustration. If you want a Souls experience that feels different, harsher, and unapologetically stubborn, you can buy retro games on Retro Games eXchange and grab this knowing it will not meet you halfway.

1. Reworked enemy placement and balance exclusive to the Scholar edition.
2. Deliberate, stamina-focused combat that punishes impatience.
3. Improved visuals and performance on Xbox One.
4. Massive world packed with traps, ambushes, and questionable decisions.
5. A divisive Souls entry that still delivers relentless challenge.