Dark Souls Remastered

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7.9

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  1. throokerz
    May 25, 2018
    1
    This is one of the most lazy and disgusting 'remasters' I have ever seen. Dark Souls is one of, if not my favorite game of all time, but the PC port was so ATROCIOUS that a patch came out fixing it the day it released. For 6 years FROM didn't even bother fixing it, relying instead on the community to fix it for free. Now 6 years later they are finally releasing a patch to fix the game,This is one of the most lazy and disgusting 'remasters' I have ever seen. Dark Souls is one of, if not my favorite game of all time, but the PC port was so ATROCIOUS that a patch came out fixing it the day it released. For 6 years FROM didn't even bother fixing it, relying instead on the community to fix it for free. Now 6 years later they are finally releasing a patch to fix the game, would be good news if it wasn't $20! And then they have the NERVE to call it a 'remaster,' cause obviously fixing a game 6 years later makes it a remaster now. And the worst part is they took the original OFF of steam, so if you want to buy it, you gotta pay more money, AND not have access to many mods that were created for the original version. It gets 1 point because it IS an amazing game, but this disgusting lazy $20 patch deserves no more. Please don't support this practice for games in the future by buying this, we don'r want other companies to do this!… Expand
  2. oddysee
    May 25, 2018
    2
    It's a first patch to a good game in 6 years.
    The changes are minor, bugs has not been fixed.
    Almost the same results can be achieved via free DSFix.
    Great and very hard work for $20!
  3. almanaga
    Nov 25, 2018
    10
    Отличный шанс окунуться в эту великолепную атмосферу для тех, кто пропустил в своё время оригинал.
  4. elolugo
    May 30, 2020
    7
    This game is not for everybody. There could have been so much QoL improvements but there aren't
  5. mennybolt
    Oct 15, 2022
    7
    Not one of my favorite. I'm not a big fan of soulsborn anyways. I finished the game. Not too bad combat is really fun even in 2022. Game is not too hard, just overall I'm not a big fan of die bunch of times, get experience and knowledge, try it again, win cycle which is basically soulsborn.
  6. vxnxcxvs
    Dec 10, 2019
    0
    i'll be very short: imagine paying to play a Dark Souls I patch, when the only notable differences between the old and the 'remastered' version is the bonfire fire and now there's portuguese subtitles. And the old bugs still there.
  7. Zetastein
    Dec 25, 2019
    0
    The original dark souls was a really good and well designed game with good level design and fitting difficiulty. Here they lazily decided to only do a remaster even though a remake couls have been very fitting for some of the games big flaws like the really buggy backstabbing mechanic that ruins a lot of the mutiplayer. A remaster though, focuses more on keeping the game as it is andThe original dark souls was a really good and well designed game with good level design and fitting difficiulty. Here they lazily decided to only do a remaster even though a remake couls have been very fitting for some of the games big flaws like the really buggy backstabbing mechanic that ruins a lot of the mutiplayer. A remaster though, focuses more on keeping the game as it is and making the graphics or basic functions better and less buggy.
    Even though they did some of this they also kept and created many bugs while changing the healing system in multiplayer but not changing some of the most obvious gamebreaking bugs..
    The base game is still good but as a remaster this dramatically failed and limited many modding options that already fixed many issues in the pc version.    … Expand
  8. BoomerZoomer
    May 7, 2022
    7
    beat 80% of it and quit its simply isn't fun and a chore also i don't really get dopamine rush from beating bosses i would rather play high rank competitive multiplayer game if i wanted that
  9. Whitelight553
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Una maldita obra de arte, la mejora gráfica con respecto al original puede pasar desapercibida pero es enorme
  10. Knightritonov
    Nov 8, 2021
    0
    -This game feels like its not from 2011, but 2007 (except graaphics)
    -Its hard, because the game FORCES you to use its weekest mechanics-jumping for example.
    -Hardest bosses-1)camera, 2) kick -Many locations are dark as **** (DARK souls, i get it), one wrong step and YOU DIED-thats not challenging, thats annoying. -Week, unsatisfying bosses. Except ornstein and smough. They are cool.    -This game feels like its not from 2011, but 2007 (except graaphics)
    -Its hard, because the game FORCES you to use its weekest mechanics-jumping for example.
    -Hardest bosses-1)camera, 2) kick
    -Many locations are dark as **** (DARK souls, i get it), one wrong step and YOU DIED-thats not challenging, thats annoying.
    -Week, unsatisfying bosses. Except ornstein and smough. They are cool.
    -Some locations are stunning, some fights are epic, but sometimes level disign ruins gameplay, atmosphere...everything.
    -If there was no DS3 or DS at all, maybe 7 or even 8, but for 2018 this game feels like B souls like game.    … Expand
  11. ikearagao
    Jul 25, 2018
    4
    Such a disappointment to see that only few things were changed.
    Besides the key biding being decent for a pc game, nothing actually changed besides a few textures that look like the original game with 3 or 4 mods.
    So much room for potential went missing, such as fixing the backstab in PvP, weapon balancement, some enemies placement...the list goes on. This is a lazy cash grab that    Such a disappointment to see that only few things were changed.
    Besides the key biding being decent for a pc game, nothing actually changed besides a few textures that look like the original game with 3 or 4 mods.
    So much room for potential went missing, such as fixing the backstab in PvP, weapon balancement,
    some enemies placement...the list goes on.
    This is a lazy cash grab that feels like the same game but much more expensive.
    At least they come with the dlc, which is nice    … Expand
  12. MadclownJack
    Jun 4, 2018
    0
    You release a broken port, sell it, refuse to fix anything in it and BAN anyone using third party fixes, and then forget it even exists.

    Fast forward a few years, you release the same port, change virtually nothing except it has a more stable framerate, and then DARE to ask for money from the very people you sold your broken A$$ port, the same ones you left to deal with your faulty    You release a broken port, sell it, refuse to fix anything in it and BAN anyone using third party fixes, and then forget it even exists.

    Fast forward a few years, you release the same port, change virtually nothing except it has a more stable framerate, and then DARE to ask for money from the very people you sold your broken A$$ port, the same ones you left to deal with your faulty product? I have to ask, how Fu**ing stupid are the people behind this plan? No. Screw that. Go to hell Namco Bandai people. Go straight to hell with this.    … Expand
  13. Serio
    Mar 23, 2019
    3
    Dark Souls punishes you for not knowing things you have no way of knowing yet. Punishment is performed by excessively wasting your time.

    Things that you have no way of knowing yet but will punish you come in many variants: - walking in the wrong direction (wrong-level areas, missing a checkpoint (which are sometimes hidden)) - traps and ambushes along the way - spending exp/souls on    Dark Souls punishes you for not knowing things you have no way of knowing yet. Punishment is performed by excessively wasting your time.

    Things that you have no way of knowing yet but will punish you come in many variants:
    - walking in the wrong direction (wrong-level areas, missing a checkpoint (which are sometimes hidden))
    - traps and ambushes along the way
    - spending exp/souls on bad stats or weapons
    - basic rules of combat (invincibility frames, parrying, invasions, armour usefulness, enemy turn speed, some hitboxes)
    - behaviour of never before encountered enemies
    - enemy weaknesses
    - strategies that feel like they shouldn't be this effective in the first place
    - which enemies to better run past

    You'll get punished for not knowing this by either:
    - having to redo the last couple of minutes (this you will spend most of your time on)
    - wasting hours being in an area you have no business being in
    - having a weak character for the rest of the game
    - getting angry for having no way of having knowledge in advance how to circumvent the punishment
    - wondering if the designers of the game are actually trying to make your life worse
    - doubting if trying again is worth your time in the first place

    To fill the knowledge gaps needed to succeed you either use trial and error or one of the numerous guides which make most parts of the game easy and which most players seem to use. A big portion of the fun of exploration is destroyed by using guides but there is no fun in unfairly getting punished either so you have to pick your poison. In retrospect I regret not using a guide more willingly because it seems like a requirement to have insider knowledge about some aspects of the game (i.e. finding a certain door). If you look stuff up though then you miss out on probably the best part of the game which is the atmosphere of maneuvering through an unknown, grand and hostile world.

    Indeed the game world doesn't want the player to succeed which is surprisingly an interesting concept. It enforces a narrative of the player progressing against all odds by beating monstrous bosses and enduring senseless hardships by strength of will. This is funnily enough the beauty of Dark Souls.
    You will encounter a lot of reviews praising its difficulty from players who were captivated by this narrative and somehow didn't mind all those hours wasted by getting unfairly punished. But if you don't need a self-esteem boost or get one by enduring hardships and value your time then I can not recommend this game to you.
    Don't let your judgement be clouded by people telling you, you are bad for quitting. They might just be justifying having endured the punishments themselves. Most will quit this game and most will do so for good reasons.    … Expand
  14. malcolm22
    Nov 24, 2018
    1
    The game would be a 9/10 aside from the handful of awful buggy experiences steadily paced throughout the game.

    1. Anor Londo silver archers 2. Catacombs wheel skeletons 3. Bed of Chaos! This kindof stuff is unforgivable in modern gaming. There's no excuse to have excruciating buggy instant fall death experiences requiring lengthy runback in 2018. If you remaster a game, you    The game would be a 9/10 aside from the handful of awful buggy experiences steadily paced throughout the game.

    1. Anor Londo silver archers
    2. Catacombs wheel skeletons
    3. Bed of Chaos!

    This kindof stuff is unforgivable in modern gaming. There's no excuse to have excruciating buggy instant fall death experiences requiring lengthy runback in 2018. If you remaster a game, you should fix the god-awful **** It's such a shame that a fantastic game is riddled with these brutally dumb experiences. 1/10 for colossally moronic decision making to keep these things in. Just get gud right? Thanks for a great game with scatted garbage that 99% of players will find a bad time.    … Expand
  15. JesseHonig
    Nov 20, 2018
    0
    I'd never thought I'd ever give a game a '0' score. And never had I thought it would be one of my favourite games, Dark Souls. But it is just what this game is. It's nothing. It's a few UI changes, a few texture updates, but ALL the bugs are still there. Almost everything is the same. It's basically a 6-year delayed path, for the ludicrous price of €40.-
    This 'game' is a absolute    I'd never thought I'd ever give a game a '0' score. And never had I thought it would be one of my favourite games, Dark Souls. But it is just what this game is. It's nothing. It's a few UI changes, a few texture updates, but ALL the bugs are still there. Almost everything is the same. It's basically a 6-year delayed path, for the ludicrous price of €40.-
    This 'game' is a absolute moneygrab, and that from one of the greatest franchises ever.    … Expand
  16. Arco351
    Dec 4, 2018
    0
    They did not fix not even one of the bugs that ruin this game and the framerate is tied to the game speed, plus they changed the online estus mechanics, so don't say "is just a remastered, they can't change the gameplay" when they actually did.
  17. LimpDingus
    Jan 22, 2019
    6
    To begin, I'd like to note this is a review of the game Dark Souls. Not necessarily a review of the remaster itself.
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    There is only one way to truely beat a Soulsborne game, and that is to defeat every boss in the game. After 71hrs, I can say I have finally beaten Dark Souls: Remastered(that includes the Artorias of the Abyss included DLC). Again, I would like to point out that I played    To begin, I'd like to note this is a review of the game Dark Souls. Not necessarily a review of the remaster itself.
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    There is only one way to truely beat a Soulsborne game, and that is to defeat every boss in the game. After 71hrs, I can say I have finally beaten Dark Souls: Remastered(that includes the Artorias of the Abyss included DLC). Again, I would like to point out that I played the Soulsborne games in this order: Bloodborne, Dark Souls 3, Dark Souls 2: Scholar of the First Sin, and Dark Souls: Remastered.
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    Complaints
    I had some expectations going into this(which you should never do), and because of that, I left the game feeling very disappointed. One of the most disappointing things was the level design. I always heard from everyone how "ingenious", how "amazing", how "insanely awesome" the level design this game had was. However, it must've been nastolgia telling those people that. I haven't seen level design this horrendous in a very long time. I can't tell you how many times the enviornment has gotten me killed. Or how many times I completely missed an area because of poor level design(I would like to again remind you all I have put in 71hrs. I make sure I miss nothing, and I still missed things). While I'm complaing about the level design, I have to mention Lost Izalith and Demon Ruins. These two areas are connected to each other and it feels like the designers gave up halfway through. Demon Ruins has the worst enemy placement in the game with about 12 Taurus Demons and 10 Capra Demons bunched together. This isn't an interesting challenge, it comes across as lazy and uninspired. Lost Izalith is popular with it's poor level design as many people say it's as large as an ocean, but as deep as a puddle. The character control in this game is pretty annoying after playing the newer titles. Unlike in the newer Souls games, your character is slower and responds to player input with slow animations that can easily get you killed. With that being said, the camera comes in the #2 spot for things that got me killed. I can be walking over one of the many narrow walkways in the game and if a wall or arch hits the camera... your character will flick and run right off to their death. Let's get into some PvP complaints starting with the two biggest problems. This game is jam packed with hackers that will invade or summon you, give you an egg head, curse you, get you banned, etc. I figured this remaster would have put some more strict cheat dectection in place, but I guess not. Next is back stabbing, you can say "it's part of Dark Souls 1 and you just need to git gud" all day, but it's broken. My final complaint is of course the bugs and glitches. I wish I had made a list of every bug and glitch I came across, but that would have been too long. One bug that got me killed a ton was clipping though the floor and falling to my death. Another being NPC dialogs getting locked up and unable to continue. Items dropped by killing an enemy have a chance to clip through the floor. Being parried in certain spots(stairs) can make you clip though the floor and fall to your death. There are also a ton of smaller bugs and glitches that I wouldn't say affected my gameplay negatively.
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    Praises
    Dark Souls has quite a handful of flaws, but it also got a bunch of things right. The biggest thing I love about the Soulsborne games is the setting. The beautiful fantasy world they throw you into and the creatures they have you battle against inspired from shows, movies, books, and ancient lore. The music has always added so much more to each of these games and definiately needs to be praised. The score that begins just as you enter a boss fight always gets you into the moment. The music even tells you a little about the boss you're facing, for example, Gwyn's fight. Unlike most other boss battles in the game, Gwyn's music has more of a sad tone, letting you know that there is a deeper story than just going from area to area killing the boss and progressing, it is the end of a great demigod. A very important aspect of the game is enemies and their variety. I am never disappointed when it comes to the enemies in Soulsborne game. There were a slew of new enemies I have never seen in the other titles in Dark Souls: Remastered. Some like the giant rotting dragons, those disgusting lava fly things in Blighttown, the mini boss Hydras. And finally, I have to mention the combat of Dark Souls. This is now my favorite type of combat system of any game I've played. I know each game has done it slighty differently, but it just feels great. It's hard to explain why I like it so much, I'd just say give it a try.    … Expand
  18. Soulslayer2323
    Sep 1, 2020
    2
    It's lazily developed, just another cheap remastered game, they've just changed the textures and added some ugly AA effects with DOF and Motion Blur. You can mod the PTDE and get a better looking game than this so called 'remastered version'. The only thing that changed is the textures. Animations, AI behavior and tracking are worse, hitboxes are still bad. Is it really that hard to putIt's lazily developed, just another cheap remastered game, they've just changed the textures and added some ugly AA effects with DOF and Motion Blur. You can mod the PTDE and get a better looking game than this so called 'remastered version'. The only thing that changed is the textures. Animations, AI behavior and tracking are worse, hitboxes are still bad. Is it really that hard to put more effort into it? If you are not going to fix it or make it better, release your modding tools so the modders can fix it and do a better job than your so called 'remastered' version. I was expecting a DSI game on DSIII engine. Swapping textures, adding ugly screen effects and putting a high price will never make it a remastered version. You'd be better off with the PTDE.… Expand
  19. TheMitherer
    May 26, 2018
    5
    Just about worth it at half price and the main reason for that is the game is once again very busy, not because of any remastering that's gone on. A huge huge missed opportunity to make a great game a truly outstanding one. Edit - changed my rating from 7 to 5 after realising the matchmaking system is utterly stupid.
  20. Daft5031
    May 26, 2018
    0
    This is insulting. Dark Souls ''Remastered'' it's just a really expesive patch for the original game.
  21. Zaganul
    May 25, 2018
    0
    Lazy cash grab. This should not be tolerated, even if its Dark souls. Very dissapointing.
  22. Darius_84
    Nov 11, 2018
    0
    Cashgrab.
    These companies should go hoeing the dirt instead of selling videogames (or anything else tbh)
  23. Grimlock047
    Oct 30, 2018
    0
    The original Dark Souls release was an extremely lazy and broken console port. Immediately after the game's release a fan released a patch to fix some of the embarrassing issues with the game.

    All these years neither the developer nor the publisher bothered to lift a finger to fix their product until they wanted more money. Then they released the same game fixing the errors that they    The original Dark Souls release was an extremely lazy and broken console port. Immediately after the game's release a fan released a patch to fix some of the embarrassing issues with the game.

    All these years neither the developer nor the publisher bothered to lift a finger to fix their product until they wanted more money. Then they released the same game fixing the errors that they should have corrected from the start, including what the "DSfix" patch did for them.

    Completely shameless and embarrassing, they should take some notes from the developers of Red Faction Guerrilla who not only fixed and re-released their game twice to keep it playable on current systems but they did it for free for people that had ALREADY PURCHASED THEIR PRODUCT.    … Expand
  24. MzMazzaire
    May 25, 2018
    0
    First of all, I never owned/played the PC port due to technical issues in the original version (all of which are fixed by a fan-made patch).

    And second: honestly, I think it's a poor move on Namco Bandai's part to ask those that already bought the original PC port (that they already paid for years ago) to pay a little extra money (even though discounted) to upgrade it to a remastered    First of all, I never owned/played the PC port due to technical issues in the original version (all of which are fixed by a fan-made patch).

    And second: honestly, I think it's a poor move on Namco Bandai's part to ask those that already bought the original PC port (that they already paid for years ago) to pay a little extra money (even though discounted) to upgrade it to a remastered version, only for those people to feel that they're repurchasing the same PC port all over again. I mean, come on, at least offer the remastered patch free of charge!

    All I can say is, if you want to play Dark Souls Remastered (and never played the original Dark Souls before), you're better off just getting the console versions or wait for the Switch port (like what I'm doing right now, if it's good enough, of course!). Just stay away from the PC port unless if you don't mind re-buying the same thing again.    … Expand
  25. igortessele
    May 27, 2018
    0
    My favorite game of all time... but this remaster its a completely joke. Besides that, they remove the original prepare to die for sale, demanding to buy a game from 2010 with a minor patch (that they entitled REMASTER) for a ridcously high price. Why instead of doing this **** you guys dont make a remaster for demons souls, putting the game in all plataforms with high resolutions? NeverMy favorite game of all time... but this remaster its a completely joke. Besides that, they remove the original prepare to die for sale, demanding to buy a game from 2010 with a minor patch (that they entitled REMASTER) for a ridcously high price. Why instead of doing this **** you guys dont make a remaster for demons souls, putting the game in all plataforms with high resolutions? Never got a chance to play, because of the exclusivity… Expand
  26. sgy0003
    May 25, 2018
    6
    This port is for anyone who doesn't own the original, or played later games but not the first one. If you are in either category, then this would be a good opportunity to see what made the first game so good.

    BUT! This is a **** port regardless. Anyone who owns the previous version knows about the dsfix and the improvement it and other visual mods can bring. This is more of an update    This port is for anyone who doesn't own the original, or played later games but not the first one. If you are in either category, then this would be a good opportunity to see what made the first game so good.

    BUT! This is a **** port regardless. Anyone who owns the previous version knows about the dsfix and the improvement it and other visual mods can bring. This is more of an update that you have to pay $20 for. It is essentially the same game, with very little changes. Don't even bother with PVP; it is still a backstab hell    … Expand
  27. Veska
    Jun 2, 2018
    0
    We need to crack down on "the remastar" ... Get out "Prepare the die edition" from the store Steam, so we can get more money for something, which the community repaired years ago.
  28. EnkiteGames
    Jan 1, 2019
    3
    Combat is very boring, graphics are okay. Very generic story, and boring, unlikable characters.
  29. Jenne
    Dec 15, 2018
    0
    Shameless, insulting, infuriating. When it comes to one of the best videogames ever created, PC players are treated like a dirty peasant crowd. First Bamco gives us maybe the laziest and most insulting console port ever and 6 years later it tries to sell us a patch for 40 dollars. Do they think they can get away with anything? Yes they can because a lot of players are actually praisingShameless, insulting, infuriating. When it comes to one of the best videogames ever created, PC players are treated like a dirty peasant crowd. First Bamco gives us maybe the laziest and most insulting console port ever and 6 years later it tries to sell us a patch for 40 dollars. Do they think they can get away with anything? Yes they can because a lot of players are actually praising this...product, especially the journalist because of course they do.… Expand
  30. Ensaabahnur
    Mar 6, 2019
    10
    Amazing game , smooth framerate,better textures and difficult and rewarding combat, it refines the original release (prepare to die edition) into a near masterpiece. Definitely one of my fav. games !
  31. Antidote4
    Jul 22, 2018
    8
    One of the best game to date. Fixed after several years by the developers. Improvements upon the game make it easier to play and even with a friend. This is not a complete remake of the game, but a remasters. Touching up upon issues the game had on day one.
  32. abaduba
    Oct 25, 2020
    0
    Probably the most overrated video game of all time.

    The graphics are a joke. There is no music. The gameplay is repetitive, stupid and boring. The customization changes absolutely nothing about the character other than the fact a class can shoot a fireball and the others can't. I can't say much about the story other than the fact I couldn't care less about it. I can't believe    Probably the most overrated video game of all time.

    The graphics are a joke.
    There is no music.
    The gameplay is repetitive, stupid and boring.
    The customization changes absolutely nothing about the character other than the fact a class can shoot a fireball and the others can't.
    I can't say much about the story other than the fact I couldn't care less about it.

    I can't believe there are people out there who can enjoy a game like this. There is not a single redeeming factor about this pile of garbage.    … Expand
  33. Cautioncurb
    Jan 23, 2021
    0
    This games controls are horrible, and the game play is even worse. Locking on to an enemy is basically useless. The dialogue is cringeworthy. There is no pause button, so you are basically dead even if the smallest thing distracts you while playing.
  34. ZelaS
    May 25, 2018
    10
    Much better to play this one, than original port even with all fixes. Praise the Sun!
  35. forfb
    Jun 2, 2018
    10
    I can see **** ton of negative feedback towards this Remaster and, to me, it's because people misunderstood the purpose of it. To make everything clear let me start with quick history lesson. Back in 2011, when Dark Souls had its release on consoles, players came up with an initiative that shortly after became a petition to bring Dark Souls to PC. FromSoftware seeing how huge the feedbackI can see **** ton of negative feedback towards this Remaster and, to me, it's because people misunderstood the purpose of it. To make everything clear let me start with quick history lesson. Back in 2011, when Dark Souls had its release on consoles, players came up with an initiative that shortly after became a petition to bring Dark Souls to PC. FromSoftware seeing how huge the feedback was decided that they'll make a port (DS:PTDE). Unfortunatly, as they didn't have much experience in that area it wasn't the best port you'd see. Nevertheless, keep in mind that it wasn't planned. It had major fps drops, sync, AA, controlls and stability issues that were possible to repair by using a mod (DSFix, that was later promoted by FromSoft itself). Now, in 2018, after the huge success of DS2 and DS3, they decided to revive the first instalment by "re-releaseing" it. For all the people who already have PTDE, it's not a "must have" possition. It's aimed at newcomers and hardcore fans that can't miss any possition with "Dark Souls" name in the title. That is why they wanted to switch its place with Remaster. They've deleted the option to buy PTDE from the Steam Store, as it was simply a bad port. If you've owned it before Remaster's release it will, naturally, remain in your Steam library, ready to download and play.

    Now, let me start with short statement that you won't be able to make the game look like that using DSFix. I'm saying that, because I've heard people busting their asses over it. No, your PTDE won't look the same as Remaster no matter what.
    Settings are slightly more complexed now, you can customize the controls to your prefferences (mouse and keyboard works perfectly fine), you can adjust AA to your needs, you can switch Vert Sync on and off from the settings level, no need to rummage in .ini files anymore. And - what I think is - my favorite option, you can adjust the size of the HUD. I know, I know, there was a mod for that in PTDE, but hey, you can do that from settings, without installing anything or quiting the game to change the size number.
    Moreover, you can play with stable 60 fps, with no drops (I experienced a single drop to 55, but it's completely irrelevant number), all textures are remastered, they seem "cleaner", less dirty and more sharp. They've updated the lightning effects and reflections. Orange color has beautiful, contrasting glow added to it. Little details were added, such as moving grass etc. Animations and coloristics of souls and other minor elements were updated.
    As for mechanics, everything is the same, backstabing and parrying works like a charm. I had a feeling that there is a higher chance for mobs to heal themselves (using Estus Flask) since I've experienced it more often than in the original, but that might be a coincidence ofc.
    I also had a feeling that voice actors were different, but that's nothing confirmed, I might be wrong. Anyway, it makes no difference as they did their best to recreate the lines from the classic, first instalment.

    Hearing bells ringing over and over in Undead Parish is music to my ears. Multiplayer is finaly full of people and PvP is finaly alive! I was waiting so long to experience and take part in it!

    Also, the idea of having the game 50% off if you own the original is fair. I know that some companies were giving Remasters away for free if you own the original (e.g. BioShock series), but Dark Souls Remastered feels like it has something more to it. It might be just a nostalgy speaking through me, but although they've changed it to some extent, it's still good ol' Dark Souls, and that, to me, that is excelent! Thank you devs for the Remaster, it's great!

    One more note: Yes, Dark Souls Remastered includes "Artorias of the Abyss" DLC.

    Edit: Please, people, keep in mind that it's REMASTER, not REMAKE. Know the difference, stop confusing one with the other.    … Expand
  36. eded9999
    May 29, 2018
    9
    Very nice to have this classic running at steady 60fps on PC, and TAA looks really good.
    I get it, this is how they should have released the PtD edition, but for people that never play the game this is a much more decent version than previous.
    And come on! Did you really was expecting a whole new game with new assets, it's a remaster not a REMAKE.
  37. Asand
    Sep 18, 2018
    7
    Great game but not so good remaster. Minor changes when compared to original, on PC visuals are only slightly improved.
    During my playthrough I had real trouble finding someone for coop after first few levels. Only invaders with well optimized and PvP focused characters. Much easier to find someone in DS3.
    It is worth giving it a try if you haven't played it before or want to refresh    Great game but not so good remaster. Minor changes when compared to original, on PC visuals are only slightly improved.
    During my playthrough I had real trouble finding someone for coop after first few levels. Only invaders with well optimized and PvP focused characters. Much easier to find someone in DS3.

    It is worth giving it a try if you haven't played it before or want to refresh the experience. Not worth full price.

    Played on i5-3570K and GTX970 with constant frame rate and no technical issues at all.    … Expand
  38. mochichote
    Jun 11, 2018
    10
    sorry guys they gave me just what i wanted. y wont qualify less than 10 to the best game ever. sorry not sorry
  39. daLira
    Jun 16, 2018
    10
    A flawed masterpiece, as remaster, not remake (yeah it's a difference)

    Ignore DSfix and all hd mods, embrace how DS1 has been and not how DS3 is (which is fun, but also laundered with fabric softener)

    And it's only 20$ if you have the original. If you don't have it, there's not even a reason trying to complain in all honesty
  40. mateusmx
    Jun 14, 2018
    10
    my first dark souls, i liked the gameplay and the difficult of this game, also liked the combat
  41. Monkinsane
    Jun 5, 2018
    10
    Never thought I'd see the day when the DS community complains about more Dark Souls.

    This is a remaster, not a remake. Every other game people are fine with just a touchup of the textures and a couple of streamlining conveniences, but somehow it's unacceptable for Dark Souls. Look, I get the itch and hope for a remake with all the niceties we got accustomed to from Dark Souls 2 and    Never thought I'd see the day when the DS community complains about more Dark Souls.

    This is a remaster, not a remake. Every other game people are fine with just a touchup of the textures and a couple of streamlining conveniences, but somehow it's unacceptable for Dark Souls.

    Look, I get the itch and hope for a remake with all the niceties we got accustomed to from Dark Souls 2 and Dark Souls 3, but would Dark Souls 1 still be Dark Souls 1 if you changed the game so fundamentally?

    While I am dissapointed that they've left some of the old bugs in as is (and introduced a few new ones, like how a Dark Knight can thrust straight through my shield when I block as if it wasn't there (suspect it's got to do with 60fps) ), it did improve the experience dramatically without changing the feel of the game.

    I for one LOVE the remaster, as it is an opportunity to experience Dark Souls 1 as it was meant to be. We all wish that this was the version we got originally and not the horrible port PTDE was, but what's done is done and no amount of whining will ever change that.

    I'm just happy I get to experience Dark Souls 1 multiplayer, as by the time I got around to playing PTDE the online was pretty much dead.

    Rate it on what it is, not what you wished it would be.    … Expand
  42. Archer_11
    Apr 5, 2022
    10
    With the wisdom of hindsight, a true classic. A new gaming paradigm, a punishing difficulty level with challenges that are often easily circumvented when you know how, and some of the best level design in one of the most immersive environments in gaming history.

    New gamers - ignore the cliches. Getting stuck usually just means you need to grind near a bonfire for a while. It's that simple.
  43. axbu89
    Jun 25, 2018
    10
    It's Dark Souls 1, except prettier and actually a competent port, therefore it's a 10
  44. Garybaldo
    Apr 11, 2021
    4
    Probably the biggest waste of potential ever to be found in a modern game which was playtested by a 3 year old and its gameplay decisions were taken by a commitee of clowns

    The good: -Build variety and rpg elements are very well implemented -The timing in combat is very good and fair (remark "THE TIMING)" -Very good, immersive and innovative level design, moreso for the time it was    Probably the biggest waste of potential ever to be found in a modern game which was playtested by a 3 year old and its gameplay decisions were taken by a commitee of clowns

    The good:
    -Build variety and rpg elements are very well implemented
    -The timing in combat is very good and fair (remark "THE TIMING)"
    -Very good, immersive and innovative level design, moreso for the time it was released
    -I actually like the mechanic of having to clear the whole area before the boss once you died, it makes the game more punishing without ruining the gameplay experience

    The bad:
    -One of the worst physic engines ever to be seen in the history of gaming, it makes the game a pain to play with how much what you see is different from what's happening with the hitboxes, to the point where it's plain unfair with bosses like Centipede Demon or Gaping Dragon
    -Incredibly outdated and poorly optimized UI, accompanied with some terrible controls
    -Ineffective and plain terrible balance, I truly can't understand how trivially easy and simple some bosses are and how infernally unfair some others are (The Gargoyles, also known as: GET GANKED WITH NO COUNTERPLAY, THE BOSS)
    -One of the most horrible boss rosters to be witnessed by mankind, the bosses are riddled with problems and terrible design choices that make them disgustingly bad, ranging from the cancerous rng ridden Bed of Chaos and Gwyn (with whom you have to rely on the AI randomly choosing to hit you with the slow attack instead of the fast attack, which is unparryable due to its speed, 8 times in a row after having knocked him to the ground), to bosses which rely on the game's most appaling weakness (PHYSICS) like the Gaping Dragon, Centipede Demon or Seath (boss that actually becomes trivial when you stand on the right spot because you literally become invulnerable to its spikes) to "GET GANKED NERD" territory with nefarious **** like the Four Kings and the Gargoyles (which, don't get me wrong, double bosses are not a bad thing, Ornstein and Smough are actually the only good and well thought-out boss in the game, since they did a good implementation of a 1v2 combat which is at the same time fair and very difficult). Truly 99% of Dark Souls' bosses are appaling, except the aforementioned Ornstein and Smough which is the only good boss, and the Iron Golem, which is fair but its difficulty wasn't implemented to its fullest, making it a trivially easy boss.

    Probably the worst sin of this game is being shamelessly blind to its own weaknesses, gameplay choices were made as if the physics motor was actually top-tier, when in reality what you end up with is Queelag dealing you the same damage with its explosion if you're at melee range or at the last pixel of its radius, or the Gaping Dragon doing 3x damage to you when walking with its shamelessly inaccurate hitbox (with my friends we actually call him the shoe box because that) than when he stomps you with his ten thousand teeth.
    Dark Souls has the potential to be a good game, but it's a laughably, vomitingly bad product with a few promising glimpses of glory.    … Expand
  45. EmperorRyker
    May 19, 2021
    6
    I can kind of see why people love the game so much, but I guess I need more story, dialogue, and fleshed out lore with my RPGs. Cool weapons and a pretty amazing world, though.
  46. JonsGone
    Apr 10, 2019
    9
    Best game out of the franchise.
    Worldbuilding is 10/10.
    Story is 10/10.
    Can actually play the game without mods.
    Gameplay is rough around the edges.
    Should have been free for owners of original release.
  47. Comander_E
    Aug 28, 2018
    9
    The souls series are one of my favourite series perhaps my most favourite series. I have played DS3 and Bloodborne before this. Sure most people say this is a lazy remaster but it gave people on ps4 and Xbox one to experience one of the best games there is. Though it might do not change too much from the original, it fixed Blighttown's fps problems and changed it to 60 fps (which isThe souls series are one of my favourite series perhaps my most favourite series. I have played DS3 and Bloodborne before this. Sure most people say this is a lazy remaster but it gave people on ps4 and Xbox one to experience one of the best games there is. Though it might do not change too much from the original, it fixed Blighttown's fps problems and changed it to 60 fps (which is important in a game like this). It fixed the lava texture and allowed for 6 multiplayer support and 1080p. It also comes with the DLC. It did change enough, in my opinion, to be totally worth it on ps4 and Xbox one. Not worth it on pc though.… Expand
  48. Sualp
    Jun 22, 2020
    3
    Normally its a good game but pc port isn that good. Also you guys calling this a remaster? Better say "dsfix but 40$". This game deserved a good remaster but you know FromSoftware...
  49. bodhran
    Oct 29, 2018
    5
    They should have updated the game's combat system to feel as good as Dark Souls 3. The game feels so far behind in terms of gameplay. Besides that issue the game is a nice remaster if you have already enjoyed the game but if you are new then it would be best to avoid since the gameplay difference is huge.
  50. Hdogg
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    They didn't remaster s***. Then forced everyone off the old game. They also ruined the chances of us ever getting a proper remaster of THE GREATEST GAME EVER MADE. The original is a masterpiece but had technical and graphical issues that stemmed from a low budget and the fact that it was made 10 years ago, none of which were touched in this.
  51. TOKYO_GHOUL_R
    Dec 15, 2020
    8
    Ставлю высокий балл сугубо из-за своей любви к серии соулс, но на старте игра имела некоторые баги, что явно склоняет обывателя к 4-6 баллам.

    Первые две части соулса следует относить к особой касте, ибо они на порядок отличаются от третьей, которую создавали уже от нехуй делать, ибо сам Миядзаки на нее почти хуй положил из-за чего она проседает, но не о ней речь. Самый первый соулс,    Ставлю высокий балл сугубо из-за своей любви к серии соулс, но на старте игра имела некоторые баги, что явно склоняет обывателя к 4-6 баллам.

    Первые две части соулса следует относить к особой касте, ибо они на порядок отличаются от третьей, которую создавали уже от нехуй делать, ибо сам Миядзаки на нее почти хуй положил из-за чего она проседает, но не о ней речь.
    Самый первый соулс, хоть и ремастеред это все та же жестокая игра, которая не прощает ошибок игроку, по моему скромному мнению стоит на втором месте в топе из трех игр серии, ибо переплюнуть вторую часть ей не суждено точно. Однако она не лишена шарма и также предлагает необычайно красивые локации, сложных боссов и наглухо отбитые хитбоксы.

    Советую к покупке тем, кто хочет испытать себя на прочность или тем, кто прошел хоть одну другую игру из серии.    … Expand
  52. Shimmeywill
    Feb 20, 2020
    8
    While lacking as a "remaster" this still facilitated my first time playing DS1 due to the original game's poor performance. As such. this review is more-so of DS1 as opposed to the remaster. The passion of the lore and story speaks for itself and this game still maintains the best level design of all the souls games. Some amazing zones and easily the most immersive of all the souls games.While lacking as a "remaster" this still facilitated my first time playing DS1 due to the original game's poor performance. As such. this review is more-so of DS1 as opposed to the remaster. The passion of the lore and story speaks for itself and this game still maintains the best level design of all the souls games. Some amazing zones and easily the most immersive of all the souls games. Janky at parts and some bosses are dissapointing in execution. Still a masterpiece and a one of a kind experience.… Expand
  53. RomanGor
    Nov 7, 2019
    8
    Первая часть из всей серии соулс, которая со старта поддерживает формат 21:9. С удовольствием перепрошел и выбил темную душу
  54. Metacriticaller
    Mar 9, 2020
    10
    I didn't play this real time video game much, well I did play it a little, I beat the first boss, but not the second boss.

    Currently I am stuck on the second boss right now and I cannot make a progress until I beat the second boss of this real time video game. From my experience I just can say that this real time video game is definitely one of the hardest and most difficult real    I didn't play this real time video game much, well I did play it a little, I beat the first boss, but not the second boss.

    Currently I am stuck on the second boss right now and I cannot make a progress until I beat the second boss of this real time video game.

    From my experience I just can say that this real time video game is definitely one of the hardest and most difficult real time video games without easy mode, so shame.

    Maybe this is good that this real time video game doesn't have an easy mode, because this way you both have to learn how to play better and get better in real time video gaming in order to continue playing this real time video game. Otherwise you are just stuck forever.

    I don't care that I am stuck on the second boss, because for me, this real time video game is still very fun to play and for me this what makes this real time video game so good.

    All games that I consider bad are games that are too boring.

    Personally I cannot play any game that is too boring, even if the game is extremely easy and I can finish it very easily without any effort.    … Expand
  55. kezzyhko
    Aug 5, 2020
    5
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  56. Arturos
    Jul 1, 2020
    8
    After 259 hours and lvl 710 i can said is a great game,not the best but is fun to play again but yeah the difficulty was too easy sadly
  57. SushiMess
    Dec 13, 2020
    9
    Hearing all the horror stories of Dark Souls, i decided to pick it up and see what it was all about. Sure i raged the first few deaths but as i get better at the game and explore the world, the game really sucked me in and i became obsessed with the franchise. The game was pretty hard for me until you beat Smough and the Dragonslayer as everything else afterwards was easy. Overall i reallyHearing all the horror stories of Dark Souls, i decided to pick it up and see what it was all about. Sure i raged the first few deaths but as i get better at the game and explore the world, the game really sucked me in and i became obsessed with the franchise. The game was pretty hard for me until you beat Smough and the Dragonslayer as everything else afterwards was easy. Overall i really enjoyed the gameplay and fighting the bosses.… Expand
  58. sicksak
    Jul 19, 2023
    9
    One of the best games out there. The game is a classic and started its own genre.
  59. SmartAlec775
    Aug 27, 2021
    9
    Fantastic game. Only real gripe is that it's not much of a proper remaster compared to like Demon's Souls remake.
  60. crablebable
    Feb 4, 2023
    9
    I played this game for the first time recently and wow, it truly blew my mind and made me realize that games are truly an art form. The world is so distinct from itself yet connected with the levels honing your skills effectively, the bosses are creative and unique with brilliant designs, both mechanically and visually, yes the difficulty is something you need to get used to, but theI played this game for the first time recently and wow, it truly blew my mind and made me realize that games are truly an art form. The world is so distinct from itself yet connected with the levels honing your skills effectively, the bosses are creative and unique with brilliant designs, both mechanically and visually, yes the difficulty is something you need to get used to, but the feeling of nailing a hard boss after hours of practice is unmatched in any other game, the progression is excellent and you truly feel stronger and more skilled as you progress (even excluding leveling up) and features maybe the best thematic final boss in all of gaming. The quiet, tragic, story is slowly drip fed throughout the game and hits you right in the feels at times once you put everything together. Dark souls is a once in a generation experience and deserves every amounts of praise it gets.… Expand
  61. PunchBunnie
    Feb 17, 2023
    9
    a great remaster of this masterpiece of a game definitely worth playing at least once
  62. Bushido_DZ95
    Mar 20, 2023
    10
    So the legend began...
    The incredible world created by Hidetaka Miyazaki still warms my soul with its stories and events.
    A huge amount of amazing music that fits perfectly with the universe of the game.
    The atmosphere and spirit of the universe is one of the strongest that has ever been created.
    God, how I love Dark Souls!
  63. FFirefly
    Mar 20, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece! Fromsoftware's first masterpiece and further proof that fromsoft is the best devs in gaming.
  64. aesirus96
    Aug 15, 2023
    7
    O jogo é lindo, maravilhoso e gostoso? Sim.

    Precisava de uma versão remasterizada? Com certeza. O remastered é bom? Sem dúvidas! Vale o preço? Só numa boa promoção. Mesmo com remasterização, é uma vergonha esse preço praticado pela Bandai. Mano, mesmo que a versão remasted seja de 2018, o jogo em si é de 2011 e ta quase com o preço de jogo AAA em 2023, sem contar que teve    O jogo é lindo, maravilhoso e gostoso? Sim.

    Precisava de uma versão remasterizada? Com certeza.

    O remastered é bom? Sem dúvidas!

    Vale o preço? Só numa boa promoção.

    Mesmo com remasterização, é uma vergonha esse preço praticado pela Bandai. Mano, mesmo que a versão remasted seja de 2018, o jogo em si é de 2011 e ta quase com o preço de jogo AAA em 2023, sem contar que teve aumento recente de preço (???). Por favor, por mais que eu ame o jogo, eu prefiro pegar a mesma grana, colocar mais um pouco e comprar o Elden Ring que tem um multiplayer decente ativo, tem bem mais conteúdo e vai receber DLC logo mais. Capitalização extremamente agressiva em cima de uma bela obra do Miyazaki.    … Expand
  65. Soujirop
    Sep 6, 2023
    9
    A classic that defined an entire genre. More than 10 years after its release, most games still can't match its freedom in character building, nor the smart level design. Enemy AI hasn't aged that well, though, especially if you are already familiar with the company's later games, although a newcomer will probably still find this game a challenge.
  66. coldasStone
    Jan 28, 2021
    1
    This is Worst Remastered
    Prepare to die Edition had Unique Graphics vibe and mood
    But Remastered version has nothing there
    too weak Depth of field effects was so Bad.
    too bright and bad feeling cartoon .. graphics
    and you have 1 more big Problem
    that is xbox controller not working Bug. its so annoying too.
    finally
    I regret buying this game and
    im so dissappointed to FromSoftware
  67. p1menta
    Dec 25, 2022
    8
    it feels a little dated as i've played this for the first time in 2022, but still such a good game, from software can't go woring with them
  68. TheAlgerian
    Oct 27, 2022
    10
    Do you remember these old Choose Your Own Adventure books?
    For those of you who did, this is basically that, but in videogame form, so basically a dream come true.
    Check out the size of my Steam library, so you can understand what I mean when I tell you this hands down the best game I ever played. Fair warning: You might hate it at first if you're used to sub-par games (like recent    Do you remember these old Choose Your Own Adventure books?
    For those of you who did, this is basically that, but in videogame form, so basically a dream come true.
    Check out the size of my Steam library, so you can understand what I mean when I tell you this hands down the best game I ever played.

    Fair warning:
    You might hate it at first if you're used to sub-par games (like recent Assassin's Creed games for instance). I know I did, I hated Dark Souls for three years after my initial purchase of the non-remastered version. But when it does click, you can't go back.

    I got Assassins Creed Odyssey the other day for 10 bucks, and I had to get a refund because it feels so poorly made when you're used to Souls games.    … Expand
  69. Accord
    Sep 28, 2021
    3
    The game was sold to us for the second time with minimal changes.
    vanila version with DSfix the best!
  70. Hack
    Feb 3, 2022
    6
    I never played the original and with Elden Ring coming out soon I thought that this was the perfect time to experience the first game. Completing DS2, DS3 and Bloodborne before reaching this Remaster definitely hurt it, it really does look and feel like a first draft. I found it had glimpses of that Dark Souls magic but the developers hadn't quite nailed the formula yet. The SoulsborneI never played the original and with Elden Ring coming out soon I thought that this was the perfect time to experience the first game. Completing DS2, DS3 and Bloodborne before reaching this Remaster definitely hurt it, it really does look and feel like a first draft. I found it had glimpses of that Dark Souls magic but the developers hadn't quite nailed the formula yet. The Soulsborne games I previously played are fun, challenging but fair, whereas I found DS1R quite frustrating and downright tedious at times. It was also extremely convoluted, I have no idea how you'd figure certain things out without a guide, and again that's not something I felt with the newer games. Overall I'm glad I finished it, but I didn't massively enjoy it, if anything it has given me a new appreciation for the later titles, so that's something I guess.… Expand
  71. R3DTHR3AT
    Dec 17, 2020
    8
    Подключился таки к серии Dark Souls в 2к19. В планах пройти всю серию со всеми ачивками.

    Плюсы и минусы + сложность + есть прохождения нг+, нг++ с усложнением мобов и боссов. + есть фарм + темная атмосфера дарк фентези + есть пвп + дизайн уровней и их переплетение, способствующее нелинейному прохождению. + дизайн локаций. Мобы напичканы не просто так, у каждой локи есть своя    Подключился таки к серии Dark Souls в 2к19. В планах пройти всю серию со всеми ачивками.

    Плюсы и минусы

    + сложность
    + есть прохождения нг+, нг++ с усложнением мобов и боссов.
    + есть фарм
    + темная атмосфера дарк фентези
    + есть пвп
    + дизайн уровней и их переплетение, способствующее нелинейному прохождению.
    + дизайн локаций. Мобы напичканы не просто так, у каждой локи есть своя фишка. В катакомбах бессмертные скелеты, в Руинах Нового Лондо нужен итем что бы дамажить призраков и т.п. Казалось бы мелочи, но приятно.

    - плохая итемизация и дизайн легкой брони. Мало вариантов легкой брони и выглядит она как ошметки бомжа. В длц добавили более менее приятный на вид сет Клинка Повелителя, но по статам он хуже ошметков в которых я пробегал всю игру, в частности Алый сет и Шитый Золотом Костюм. С виду это вообще скорее робы под магов, чем под моего ловкача.
    - Игра не вынуждает переключаться на другие виды оружия. За всю игру только один раз прибегнул к щиту, в бою с Хавелом. В остальном всю игру прошел с утигатаной. В общем игра за ловкача слабо продумана. Есть интересная система зачарования оружий, но особой надобности в ней не увидел.
    - отсутствие журнала квестов, что препятствует вниканию в оных и усложняет осмысление лора.
    - кривое управление, пришлось KeyTweak скачать что бы поменять некоторые клавиши.    … Expand
  72. bonehead11
    Jan 16, 2022
    4
    I am a souls longtime fan, I completed DeS, DS1 and DS2. I have decided to buy remaster after long time and play through DS1 again and well...my rose tinted glasses were crushed, this game is bad. Its not about remaster, its about the whole souls series. I dont know if I am getting older or maybe after playing many games I have higher expectations from games, but the game mechanics andI am a souls longtime fan, I completed DeS, DS1 and DS2. I have decided to buy remaster after long time and play through DS1 again and well...my rose tinted glasses were crushed, this game is bad. Its not about remaster, its about the whole souls series. I dont know if I am getting older or maybe after playing many games I have higher expectations from games, but the game mechanics and design is just plain bad. I love walking through souls worlds, they are beautiful and atmospheric, art style is awesome, sound is great. I love collecting here, leveling and the feel of exploring dangerous world. World is so thought out, interconnected, bonfires distances are okay. Story was always meh in souls series, but exposition in souls series is fun concept, through exploration you find the history of world. But now lets get to what made me just not play any souls game anymore. Game mechanics are just bad, I dont know how I was able to tolerate the you must die mechanics so long, you dont feel like your time is worth investing into these games. Enemies are cheap, there are very few enemies that are actually challenge. Almost every enemy has some kind of almost 1 hit KO and sometimes the mechanics bug out so you actually die in 1 hit.But almost every enemy may be shield up circle strafe backstabbed. There are always extremes nothing between either you completely cheese the enemies or they obliterate you with their secret move they use once in a while. The irony is that you never run out of estus flasks, due to this, its rare for boss fight to end with 0 estus flasks and low hp.They are annoying nothing else, every fight is pray for not bugging out on weird hitboxes, iframes etc. Its just no fun at all because enemies have more advantages than the player. Hell they can hit through walls... Next biggest enemy in this game is camera, oh how I forgot that you have to permafight with the camera. Combat is mediocore, well in past I liked its simplicity that you rely on weapon moveset but what I never liked was the slowness and weirdness of movement, combat and dodging. Its just so slow and illogical, it goes against the player, the only skill is that you have to go against your reflexes to please the game....dodging makes no sense as you have to dodge like 1s after you would dodge using your reflexes. This applies to all souls games.
    Traps were worst in DS2 until you didnt knew what trap was there, you died. Even here, you know where the traps are, but even with knowing where the traps are, they are just bad, they just make you annoyed and angry nothing else, exploration excitement is completely killed, because all you are thinking about is great, what will kill me now because souls series are known about dying, so you have to die. And the bosses.... Some are good,look I like ornstein and smough, but even still sometimes game just completely goes out of its way to just kill you to show that you must die. One hit ko attacks, weird hitboxes, clunky attacks, telegraphing and the animations to confuse your reflexes. The combat and enviroments in this game are not built around challenge, but around you dying. Is this fun? I just dont have the patience to ignore the bad in order to enjoy the good. Souls community always sucked because this series was always about elitism nothing else. Maybe I am older and I want to enjoy the game and not prove to myself that I am good. But with this mindset, you cant enjoy the game, as it is made to annoy you, not challenge you. I like challenges but not artificial ones and souls series is all about artificial challenge. All bosses can be cheesed, but even with cheese you may die to some random attack that may one shot you. Or maybe the game just hooks you up as stockholm syndrome victim. But I just dont see the appeal of playing souls series, its just festival of lameness to make you mad. Look I recommend playing the game once and be done with it, never to return to it. The visuals and world is breathtaking if you have the patience to endure this lamefest, you dont need skill, only perseverance and patience. Believe me I completed all aforementioned souls games as pure melee faith build as I always thought that crusader like character fits the narrative, I even didnt used lightning bolts or ranged miracles as I was elitist prick as wanted to finish it pure melee back in the days. Try it once and then forget. I loved souls series, but now I think its extremely overrated as I returned to it after many years. Not a fan of souls series anymore, its just huge times ink with minimum reward.    … Expand
  73. Amsheagar
    Aug 25, 2021
    10
    Very good game. This was my second Dark Souls game. I started with 2 and i have to say i better liked the second episode. More challenging than this. But nearly the same. Overall, this is very good game. I recommend everyone have patiente and like to experince a challenging game.
  74. terryfying
    Apr 24, 2023
    8
    This is my review for the game itself, not for the remaster, since i didnt play original. I love this game, atmosphere is pehnomenal, gameplay is genius, level design and lore are incredible.
  75. kylemccoy131
    Jan 26, 2023
    9
    It's hyped for good reason! I played it for the first time in 2022 and it holds up really well. Hot take, but Ornstein and Smough aren't as tough as everyone says.
  76. Spavvn
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Одна из лучших игр в мире! Просто обожаю её ♥
  77. SwitchReview
    Jun 14, 2020
    8
    Coming from Dark Souls 3, this game was unexpectedly difficult for me to get into. The lack of strafe running, slower combat, and narrow corridors (just to name a few) made the first 10 hours of this game a nightmare. Eventually, I did start to get used to the game which made exploring the beautiful environments much more enjoyable. I still hate pinwheels though, screw those guys.Coming from Dark Souls 3, this game was unexpectedly difficult for me to get into. The lack of strafe running, slower combat, and narrow corridors (just to name a few) made the first 10 hours of this game a nightmare. Eventually, I did start to get used to the game which made exploring the beautiful environments much more enjoyable. I still hate pinwheels though, screw those guys.

    There's a certain charm to this game compared to DS3 that I can't describe, and I can see why people call this the best souls game. There is a large variety of areas and terrifying bosses, and the way each area connects to one another is ingenious. The DLC has a good amount of content, and just when you thought the bosses were getting easier they throw in 3 nightmare-difficulty bosses.

    Overall, there are some design flaws which I feel only exist to annoy the player. I can't give this a perfect score, but I can see there was a lot of heart poured into this game.    … Expand
  78. greenbey
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    S
    "A flawed masterpiece"
    This is the best way to describe this game . Has its flows but it does so many thing perfectly. One of the best level design of all times. Combat is addictive and it inspired a lot of games. Created its own genre and followed by many games . Iconic boss fights and difficulty. Highly recommended but its difficult for many people .(After you learn the game    S
    "A flawed masterpiece"
    This is the best way to describe this game . Has its flows but it does so many thing perfectly.
    One of the best level design of all times. Combat is addictive and it inspired a lot of games.
    Created its own genre and followed by many games . Iconic boss fights and difficulty.
    Highly recommended but its difficult for many people .(After you learn the game difficulty becomes trivial.)    … Expand
  79. TastyCalls
    Jul 16, 2023
    10
    To this day, DS 1 remains my best in the franchise. Everything about this game is great. I'm maybe biased and would defend it brainlessly, but to anyone who wants to experience a pure DS experience, use a controller, some mods for graphical issues if you encounter one and the ultimate HD mod. Give it a try and you'll end up playing this gem for the next weeks unable to stop. Remember thatTo this day, DS 1 remains my best in the franchise. Everything about this game is great. I'm maybe biased and would defend it brainlessly, but to anyone who wants to experience a pure DS experience, use a controller, some mods for graphical issues if you encounter one and the ultimate HD mod. Give it a try and you'll end up playing this gem for the next weeks unable to stop. Remember that the goal isn't to frustrate yourself, the game is challenging true, but with every mistake you make, you learn how to overcome those obstacles, it's trial and error at its finest .… Expand
  80. MillersWeeb
    Nov 16, 2018
    8
    Игра для духовной элиты. Магия со временем начинает сосать, но это не проблема.
  81. Leo001
    Nov 25, 2018
    9
    This game is just Dark Souls I 4K and without some bugs. But this is not bad ... It's perfect if you never Play before or if you want to play the same game again in your new computer :)
  82. Defoxx
    Dec 2, 2020
    7
    Хорошая игра. Было сложно играть после 3 части, в которой костры расставлены почти в каждой комнате. Механика фласок тоже была непривычным изменением. Единственная игра серии, в которой присутствует механика отрубания хвостов.Хорошая игра. Было сложно играть после 3 части, в которой костры расставлены почти в каждой комнате. Механика фласок тоже была непривычным изменением. Единственная игра серии, в которой присутствует механика отрубания хвостов.
  83. fake_nikpap
    Jul 14, 2022
    10
    What hasn't been already said about this game? Tough but fair difficulty. An interesting fantasy world to explore and uncover its mysteries. This game is a masterpiece. The combat is beautiful in its simplicity and the bosses will challenge your skills. Praise the Sun my sunbros! Best covenant...
  84. Nozomila
    Jan 10, 2019
    9
    Good Good Good Good Good Good Goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
  85. DJKrimson
    Oct 22, 2020
    9
    Rating this 9/10 for dark souls and not the remaster.
    Even though it took a while to get into the slow pace (played bb and ds3 before), this game is absolutely amazing. Very cool areas and some very memorable bossfights. Loved the DLC.
  86. AngryBaneling
    Aug 26, 2019
    9
    It's better than the 'Prepare To Die Edition' that came out so long ago. I will admit that this is a barebones remaster. They fixed the fps problems, but not much else has been done to warrant a "remaster" label. No new textures, if anything some textures have been downgraded. Runs well on my PC. Cloud saves is a nice feature I suppose. I loved the game. I didn't play PTDE because of theIt's better than the 'Prepare To Die Edition' that came out so long ago. I will admit that this is a barebones remaster. They fixed the fps problems, but not much else has been done to warrant a "remaster" label. No new textures, if anything some textures have been downgraded. Runs well on my PC. Cloud saves is a nice feature I suppose. I loved the game. I didn't play PTDE because of the terrible port so my experience with DS Remastered was fantastic.… Expand
  87. Soullex
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Seriye başlamak için en ideal oyun hitboxları gayet düzgün.Haritaları çok iyi bölüm tasarımları falan fena. Orjinalını oynamadım. Çözümün tek bir yol olmadığı, sonuca giden onlarca yolun olduğunu anlamanız ve bunun size hayatınızda bir şeyler katması dileğiyle.
  88. GabriMH19
    May 1, 2021
    9
    Tras finalizar esta primera entrega de Dark Souls. He podido llegar a entender la importancia y el valor de este videojuego tanto en los jugadores como en la propia industria. Sin ningún tipo de pudor puedo confirmar con toda seguridad que este videojuego es la pura representación de lo que tiene que llegar a aspirar cualquier lanzamiento en la industria. Es un videojuego de tal calibreTras finalizar esta primera entrega de Dark Souls. He podido llegar a entender la importancia y el valor de este videojuego tanto en los jugadores como en la propia industria. Sin ningún tipo de pudor puedo confirmar con toda seguridad que este videojuego es la pura representación de lo que tiene que llegar a aspirar cualquier lanzamiento en la industria. Es un videojuego de tal calibre que destaca prácticamente en cualquier aspecto que se mencione. La historia y narrativa en si es una verdadera joya argumental repleta de interés narrativo que aumenta la concentración y la admiración por el lore que desprende cada esquina del mapeado. En si tengo que decir que no es mi favorito de la saga. Dado que Dark Souls III me parece que en mi gusto tiene una narrativa mas atractiva. Pero en si no puedo desmerecer o desprestigiar esta primera entrega de la saga. Que en su versión remaster lanzada en 2018 resulta mas accesible a los jugadores que anteriormente no han podido disfrutarla. No se me ocurre un motivo por el cual no se pueda recomendar tanto este videojuego como la saga de Dark Souls en si. Creo que todo el mundo que pueda decir que le gustan los videojuegos debería por lo menos probarlo. Dado que la influencia del mismo se hace notoria por una mayoría de desarrolladores y esta logra poder trasmitir esa esencia de Miyazaki que tanto destaca en otros videojuegos. Creo que no hay mucho que decir de la saga Dark Souls porque en si se hace única y alberga tanto nivel que no logra tener rivalidad tanto en el genero como en la influencia en la industria. Es un videojuego mas que recomendado para cualquier tipo de jugador. Y una autentica joya argumental y un autentico exponente del genero y del mundo de los videojuegos.… Expand
  89. Nove123
    Jun 1, 2019
    10
    Well, I don't even know to talk about this game, because everyone knows something about it anyway. But this is a great remaster of that first part. It is a pity that From software has eliminated all the schools in terms of control, graphics. It is evident the authors have done it for profit or to reduce suffering this this franchise). But the assessment is not affected, the enemies, bossesWell, I don't even know to talk about this game, because everyone knows something about it anyway. But this is a great remaster of that first part. It is a pity that From software has eliminated all the schools in terms of control, graphics. It is evident the authors have done it for profit or to reduce suffering this this franchise). But the assessment is not affected, the enemies, bosses remain the same, the gameplay is the same, but all here is the same. The name Remastered says that there are only cosmetic innovations, well, a little gameplay. I will only say that this is the most difficult part of this trilogy, in my opinion. And so it's a great game without flaws, well, for kazualov main disadvantage is the complexity.… Expand
  90. CanadaSpace03
    Aug 13, 2019
    9
    Great game only problem is barely any fixes for PvP even though they did a good job on increasing the pvp and we got fully dedicated servers.
  91. DiabloNero
    Sep 13, 2019
    9
    Excellent comme le jeu de base mais avec un rendement beaucoup plus actuel . 60 fps en 2k . Roule comme un charme sur ma configuration . J'aime beaucoup la facon dont ils ont retravaillé les environnements .
  92. nmpvortex
    Sep 22, 2019
    5
    Nostalgia and all but my god did they go full lazy on this one.. This disgrace of a game shouldn't exist.. It's bad because there is not a single difference between this and the original release, there are only 2 that I found.. You can tp to a certain bonfire in the dlc and there are many bugs.. A couple of minutes ago.. Moonlight butterfly just went away from the boss fight and I wasNostalgia and all but my god did they go full lazy on this one.. This disgrace of a game shouldn't exist.. It's bad because there is not a single difference between this and the original release, there are only 2 that I found.. You can tp to a certain bonfire in the dlc and there are many bugs.. A couple of minutes ago.. Moonlight butterfly just went away from the boss fight and I was stuck there!!!! Very good From...

    Just play DkS3, it's faster and better    … Expand
  93. plum_lee
    Apr 2, 2022
    5
    bugs bugs bugs bugs bugs bugs bugs bugs bugs bugs bugs bugs bugs bugs bugs bugs bugs bugs bugs bugs bugs bugs bugs bugs bugs bugs bugs bugs bugs bugs bugs bugs bugs bugs bugs bugs
  94. VigilanteOito
    Jan 4, 2022
    10
    A versão Prepare to Die no PC é uma vergonha, travado em 30 fps e tem local que cai pra 15 ou 10.
    Nessa nova versão melhoraram bastante, principal o travamento nos 60fps. Alguns mapas estão com texturas muitas lindas. Fora isso, nenhuma novidade.
    Preço muito alto, deveriam baixar o preço dessa poha e do sekiro.
    From software explora muito os fãs do genero.
  95. tunahan43
    Oct 14, 2021
    0
    Zor oyun iyi oyun değildir çöp oyundur.Hantal oyun iyi oyun değildir çöp oyundur.Bu çöpü öve öve bitiremeyenler , dark souls serisine zor değil diyenler prolaşmış fanboylar onlardan uzak durun.Kendilerini tatmin ediyorlar sadece .Zor oyuna zor değil diyorum ben proyum .Bu oyunu oynamayanlar casual oyuncu topluğudur vs vs diye kendilerini tatmin ediyorlar sadece.Kardeşim bu oyun zor değilseZor oyun iyi oyun değildir çöp oyundur.Hantal oyun iyi oyun değildir çöp oyundur.Bu çöpü öve öve bitiremeyenler , dark souls serisine zor değil diyenler prolaşmış fanboylar onlardan uzak durun.Kendilerini tatmin ediyorlar sadece .Zor oyuna zor değil diyorum ben proyum .Bu oyunu oynamayanlar casual oyuncu topluğudur vs vs diye kendilerini tatmin ediyorlar sadece.Kardeşim bu oyun zor değilse beceremiyecek birşey yok değil mi o yüzden kasma bu kadar.… Expand
  96. Shtern
    Sep 14, 2021
    7
    Не играл в начальную, довелось сыграть в ремейк, ну тут много особо не скажешь, первой игрой в этом жанре для меня был BloodBorne, сравнивать особо смысла не вижу, ибо технически на голову игра обходит даже ремастер первой части этой вселенной темных душ. Приятно чувствуется, хорошо играется, в меру бесит, если начинать соулс путь с нее, то можно дальше только удивляться будет, но играть вНе играл в начальную, довелось сыграть в ремейк, ну тут много особо не скажешь, первой игрой в этом жанре для меня был BloodBorne, сравнивать особо смысла не вижу, ибо технически на голову игра обходит даже ремастер первой части этой вселенной темных душ. Приятно чувствуется, хорошо играется, в меру бесит, если начинать соулс путь с нее, то можно дальше только удивляться будет, но играть в нее после того как поиграл в новые соулс лайк игры, кроме Демон Соулса, о котором я уже писал, реально перевернет в вашей жизни геймера многое.… Expand
  97. DocAragon
    Jan 23, 2020
    9
    It’s darksouls, sou you know what you’re going for. Played the original one and the remaster, love both
  98. nurfedx
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    One of the best Games known to mankind.
    From Software is a safe heaven for the Gaming community.
    Especially in times where big Developers dissapiont us with theyr fraudulent intent.
    Praise the sun!
  99. Luk44s
    Nov 30, 2020
    8
    Really liked it. This was my first souls game and I really enjoyed it. Only think that I don't like is, that I didn't know where to go in the game. Like sometimes I beat the boss and I didn't know where to go, what to do. This is the only negative thing that I can say about this game. When I started playing, I was dying a lot, but as I was moving throughout the game I was better and betterReally liked it. This was my first souls game and I really enjoyed it. Only think that I don't like is, that I didn't know where to go in the game. Like sometimes I beat the boss and I didn't know where to go, what to do. This is the only negative thing that I can say about this game. When I started playing, I was dying a lot, but as I was moving throughout the game I was better and better and thats what I like about this game - the progress that you're doing as a player.… Expand
  100. C1nder
    Feb 29, 2020
    8
    In short, this is a great simulator to fix your "curvature".
    Well, in fact, Dark Souls will give you an unforgettable emotions that you will never experience in most other games (as positive as negative). It is for difficulty (balanced difficulty (in most cases :) )) I passioned about the whole series of Souls (and games from “Fromes” in general). Great design of the world, armor,    In short, this is a great simulator to fix your "curvature".
    Well, in fact, Dark Souls will give you an unforgettable emotions that you will never experience in most other games (as positive as negative). It is for difficulty (balanced difficulty (in most cases :) )) I passioned about the whole series of Souls (and games from “Fromes” in general). Great design of the world, armor, weapons, opponents and, of course, bosses. A wonderful soundtrack that will not leave anyone indifferent. However, if you have played the first Dark Souls, then it is not necessary to buy a Remaster as here you will not find any essential changes. But, if you have not played the game, so it is a beatiful chance for you to find out about the Miyazaki's masterpiece and Dark Souls series as whole.    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. PLAY! Zine
    Jul 18, 2018
    85
    Remastered edition is mostly made for new players, but it is still Dark Souls, one of the best action RPG-s in history.
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  2. Jeuxvideo.com
    Jun 23, 2018
    80
    This Dark Souls Remastered targets people who played the original game on console, or the ones who never played it before. It’s still one of a kind game, but this remastered version is definitely too lazy.
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  3. The Overpowered Noobs
    Jun 21, 2018
    60
    Dark Souls: Remastered can almost barely be considered a remastered title for PC gamers and, while it provides some increase in graphics and quality of life improvements, these additions are largely negligible unless you’re a dedicated multiplayer fan. Despite this fact, Dark Souls is still an amazing game that is worth playing through more than once, and there’s a lot here for gamers who’ve never played through the first title in the Souls series.
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