Why Doesn't Dark Souls Have A Map?

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Dark Souls
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Dark Souls (2011)
Duration: 7:02
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Maps are an expected part of any RPG, so why doesn't Dark Souls have a map? Its a bold decision, and sets Dark Souls apart from from other games by providing a fundamentally different experience. So in this video, I break down exactly why Dark Souls is a better game, because it goes without this essential mechanic.

0:00 Intro
1:02 Layout
2:22 Mystery
4:53 Explore

Why Doesn't Dark Souls Have A Map?
By Gamedev Adventures

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