Remastered — Dark Souls:

: It examines how the game's difficulty and "weighted" combat (as noted by reviewers at Nintendo World Report) demand a level of focus that resists the mindless "grind" seen in many other modern RPGs.

If you're looking for an insightful academic or critical piece on the game, the paper by Timothy Welsh is a compelling read. DARK SOULS: REMASTERED

: It analyzes what it actually means to "master" a game that is designed to make you feel vulnerable and small. Other "Paper" Resources : It examines how the game's difficulty and