Dark Souls Remastered

 PC
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1057 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 797 out of 1057
  2. Mixed: 132 out of 1057
  3. Negative: 128 out of 1057

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. almanaga
    Nov 25, 2018
    10
    Отличный шанс окунуться в эту великолепную атмосферу для тех, кто пропустил в своё время оригинал.
  2. Whitelight553
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Una maldita obra de arte, la mejora gráfica con respecto al original puede pasar desapercibida pero es enorme
  3. 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 !
  4. 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.
  5. ZelaS
    May 25, 2018
    10
    Much better to play this one, than original port even with all fixes. Praise the Sun!
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. mateusmx
    Jun 14, 2018
    10
    my first dark souls, i liked the gameplay and the difficult of this game, also liked the combat
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. axbu89
    Jun 25, 2018
    10
    It's Dark Souls 1, except prettier and actually a competent port, therefore it's a 10
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. sicksak
    Jul 19, 2023
    9
    One of the best games out there. The game is a classic and started its own genre.
  23. 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.
  24. 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
  25. PunchBunnie
    Feb 17, 2023
    9
    a great remaster of this masterpiece of a game definitely worth playing at least once
  26. 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!
  27. FFirefly
    Mar 20, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece! Fromsoftware's first masterpiece and further proof that fromsoft is the best devs in gaming.
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. 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
prev
Page:

Awards & Rankings

32
#32 Best PC Game of 2018
14
#14 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
84

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.
    Read full review
  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.
    Read full review
  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.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »