Dark Souls Remastered

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1057 Ratings

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  1. 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.
  2. 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 !
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. ZelaS
    May 25, 2018
    10
    Much better to play this one, than original port even with all fixes. Praise the Sun!
  7. 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
  8. axbu89
    Jun 25, 2018
    10
    It's Dark Souls 1, except prettier and actually a competent port, therefore it's a 10
  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. 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
  11. Spavvn
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Одна из лучших игр в мире! Просто обожаю её ♥
  12. mateusmx
    Jun 14, 2018
    10
    my first dark souls, i liked the gameplay and the difficult of this game, also liked the combat
  13. 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
  14. almanaga
    Nov 25, 2018
    10
    Отличный шанс окунуться в эту великолепную атмосферу для тех, кто пропустил в своё время оригинал.
  15. 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...
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. 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!
  20. 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
  21. FromTheBonfire
    May 31, 2020
    10
    The level design of this game is just at another level. I loved getting lost and immerse myself in this world. The fights are always intense but rewarding and the bosses push you to the limit in all the good ways.
  22. Steplcy
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Master Piece , the best of the sequel.
    The cons first , the online player matching mechanism is poor, a newbie player with a high damage weapons will be invaded by skillful players, it bind with you weapon instead.
    The attacking desire increased, the enemy will chase far more than the prepare to die edition/ The pros. graphics updated, beautiful views. The best parts still remains in    Master Piece , the best of the sequel.
    The cons first , the online player matching mechanism is poor, a newbie player with a high damage weapons will be invaded by skillful players, it bind with you weapon instead.
    The attacking desire increased, the enemy will chase far more than the prepare to die edition/
    The pros. graphics updated, beautiful views. The best parts still remains in this edition.
    10/10 master piece.    … Expand
  23. Whitelight553
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Una maldita obra de arte, la mejora gráfica con respecto al original puede pasar desapercibida pero es enorme
  24. zxcgaming
    Oct 1, 2020
    10
    legendary, genre defining game. This game is a masterpiece, from its gameplay, to its music, to its amazing level design, it cryptic lore and the iconic characters. Dark Soul 1 is truly is, lightning caught in a bottle. It is one of those games that you cherish after playing it several years ago.
  25. Richard_dias
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    This game is amazing even by 2023 standards. Miyazaki-san is one the most innovative persons in the gaming industry, and every soulsborne I play is a unique experience. The port itself is good! Stable 60 fps, online mode is active, all that good things.
  26. GeraldCR01
    Mar 18, 2021
    10
    Este juego es simplemente una obra de arte (tiene sus altibajos pero estos no le quita merito al resultado final)
    Gracias Miyazaki ♡
  27. pruslamaj
    Mar 23, 2021
    10
    my favorite game of all **** time, a timeless classic, objectively belongs in the hall of fame of best video games of all time. its combat nor its bosses are as good as 3 but its world is absolutely amazing, i 100% this game and even though it was a pain, but i am proud. the world is so beautiful and i could easily be a photographer for lordran and dark souls world if be needed, i probablymy favorite game of all **** time, a timeless classic, objectively belongs in the hall of fame of best video games of all time. its combat nor its bosses are as good as 3 but its world is absolutely amazing, i 100% this game and even though it was a pain, but i am proud. the world is so beautiful and i could easily be a photographer for lordran and dark souls world if be needed, i probably screenshot this game more then any other (150 screenshots) for its worlds choice of design and old graphics, and the bosses arent so bad themselves orstein smough gwyn artorias manus kalameet and fantastic bosses, the final boss gwyn is so **** poetic in its simplicity its gorgeous. and the lore for him is so deep, dark souls world has sucked me in and brought me so much joy and even tho i dont enjoy this one as much as 3 i have immense respect for it and still play it, i did not just 100% and stop, this games age shows but its still as enjoyable as years ago, as for the remaster aspect, i get it guys but the result isnt horrible just nothing. anyways to me the greatest game i will ever touch… Expand
  28. K-dotTs1989
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    I know that this game had a terrible port that's why i never played it but now with this version i could enjoy this masterpiece and now i can say that this game is one of the best game i played i love it
  29. IlMagno
    May 9, 2021
    10
    Gioco bellissimo, un interconnessione nel mondo fatta a regola d'arte, il gioco non è per nulla ripetitivo dato che le aree arrivano ad essere molto diverse fra loro, gioco consigliato al 100%
  30. panconpaltaa
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    praise the sun praise the sun praise the sun praise the sun praise the sun praise the sun praise the sun
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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.
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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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