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Dark Souls II: Crown of the Old Iron King
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 th...
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A brisk and challenging chapter, Crown of the Old Iron King's strength is in its unique setting and the difference in tone and ambiance this brings. Compared to its predecessor, it's somewhat brief, but it's arguably more memorable in terms of both its foes and vistas. There is, however, a certain melancholy to its conclusion: once Brume Tower is conquered, only one offshoot to the kingdom of Drangleic remains, the final link in a glorious chain.
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Boasting some of the best combat in the series, Crown of the Old Iron King is an intriguing and immersive odyssey. Though less visually impressive than Crown of the Sunken King, this second DLC installment rewards strategic planning more fully than any other episode in the series. Creative traps and engaging battles make this a wonderful addition to Dark Souls 2.
Crown of the Iron King didn’t blow me away, but it’s a very nice zone that feels like a natural extension of Dark Souls II, and it’s meaty enough to feel like a real DLC and not just a bonus area. Now that there are two DLCs down and one to go, it’s hard to really recommend the Season Pass unless the third zone really knocks it out of the park. Stay tuned in September for our coverage of The Crown of the Ivory King.
“Is Dark Souls 2's second expansion a song of ice and fire? Nope, that's ash, not snow.”