Demon's Souls

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: Atlus
  • Release Date: Oct 6, 2009
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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2033 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 1,772 out of 2033
  2. Mixed: 135 out of 2033
  3. Negative: 126 out of 2033
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  1. MiKE
    Jan 22, 2010
    1
    Visual, the game is grainy, with dark, dull colors. techincal but not artistic graphics. The voice over is average. Combat system is simple, but it works. Diffulty? EXTRA EXTRA HARD. Which makes me think, why did this game recieve such a HIGH average from the critics? The production value, is of that a LOW bugdet. The game may attract HARDCORE RPG gamers, but thats about it. Overall a Visual, the game is grainy, with dark, dull colors. techincal but not artistic graphics. The voice over is average. Combat system is simple, but it works. Diffulty? EXTRA EXTRA HARD. Which makes me think, why did this game recieve such a HIGH average from the critics? The production value, is of that a LOW bugdet. The game may attract HARDCORE RPG gamers, but thats about it. Overall a disappointment in my book.… Expand
  2. JudgeDredd
    Jan 22, 2010
    9
    This is an important game because it is doing the exact opposite to what mainstream games do. Instead of scaling the game to meet the player's skill level it forces the player to bring their skill level up to the level of the game. It goes against the whole notion of instant gratification that we become accustomed to nowadays in every other title out there. You need time to put into This is an important game because it is doing the exact opposite to what mainstream games do. Instead of scaling the game to meet the player's skill level it forces the player to bring their skill level up to the level of the game. It goes against the whole notion of instant gratification that we become accustomed to nowadays in every other title out there. You need time to put into this game to get it. It's not as unforgiving as many of the reviews have made out. It simply puts it up to you and you need to respond. You will die again and again but every time you respawn you will have a little more edge and you'll find yourself defeating enemies quicker and quicker. There is always a way through. The game is so finely balanced that if you die you know that it is your fault and not the game's. If you have the time and the will this game is more than worth it.… Expand
  3. KostasI.
    Jan 21, 2010
    9
    I cant really even begin to express how much i love this game. Few games get developed as such these days and even fewer are getting sold but a name like ATLUS and FROM software is enough to apeal to the niche market of the -true- hardcore gamer. This is a game where everything matters, your movement and positioning matters, colision detection matters, badly judged attacks or parry skills I cant really even begin to express how much i love this game. Few games get developed as such these days and even fewer are getting sold but a name like ATLUS and FROM software is enough to apeal to the niche market of the -true- hardcore gamer. This is a game where everything matters, your movement and positioning matters, colision detection matters, badly judged attacks or parry skills matters, diyng GOD DAMN matters. This game will make "stat grinders" squeel in frustration and brand the game as "unforgivable" and "stupid" because the game will not make them the favour of going with their waters. If you consider yourself a hardcore gamer and enjoys a -true- challenge rather than the endless stat grindfest that other games have you going through then look no further than Demon's Souls. A dungeon crawler game to end all dungeon crawlers. Step into the game and love and every second of your (many) deaths or simply cry about your incompetence.… Expand
  4. JoeW
    Jan 18, 2010
    9
    Demon's Souls is an absolutely amazing game. I rarely play through a game multiple times but with Demon's Souls the addition of New Game+ and the ability to shape your character skills without restriction keeps me playing
  5. ericu
    Jan 14, 2010
    10
    yes, it is a very challlenging game & you will die alot at first but .....what an awesome game i htink the challenge is what makes it fun...
  6. SteveJ
    Jan 12, 2010
    10
    I absolutely HATE games that are too difficult. Demon's Souls is EXTREMELY difficult, yet the game is so incredibly good I can't tear myself away from it. If you're a hardcore RPG fan, there is nothing better than Demon's Souls.
  7. MonkeyKungFu
    Jan 11, 2010
    9
    Fantastic game play with a truly innovative Multiplayer experience. Minor AI shortcomings keep this title from being as difficult as it should be, with several trivial bosses.
  8. GK
    Jan 8, 2010
    10
    Demon's Souls in an excellent game and a well deserved Game of the Year for several publications. Two users have given the game a '3' citing the game's difficulty being too high. Demon's Souls IS difficult but it's never cheap and never unfair. From Software have got the risk / reward balance near perfection where you genuinely feel a simultaneous sigh of Demon's Souls in an excellent game and a well deserved Game of the Year for several publications. Two users have given the game a '3' citing the game's difficulty being too high. Demon's Souls IS difficult but it's never cheap and never unfair. From Software have got the risk / reward balance near perfection where you genuinely feel a simultaneous sigh of relief and surge of adrenalin when you get past that demon that just kept holding you back. The online is exceptionally good, leave messages to help others, join other worlds to help, have other players join you to help, or invade and disrupt someone else's progression. A brilliant twist on conventional cooperative and multiplayer gaming. Replay value is also unexpectedly high (for me, at least). After finishing the game, I immediately started New Game +. Upgrading weapons, spells, combat; it all comes together to be a very addictive experience. If you give up on Demon's Souls, you are genuinely missing one of the more unique experiences this generation. With the multiple ways to obtain help, there's really no excuse for finding it just too difficult. If you haven't yet tried it, you really should if RPG is your thing. It's not a game for everyone, granted; but for a niche game to enjoy such critical success really does speak volumes for the quality of Demon's Souls.… Expand
  9. ArminZ
    Jan 7, 2010
    9
    I won't give this a 10 even though I'm tempted to simply to bring the score up with the hope that more people will purchase and support FROM software and Atlus. "Demon's Souls" is a hard game, a fact which you knew before even reading this sentence. People who say it's too hard will slander it and claim that the difficulty is either cheap (Chess Red Eagle) or I won't give this a 10 even though I'm tempted to simply to bring the score up with the hope that more people will purchase and support FROM software and Atlus. "Demon's Souls" is a hard game, a fact which you knew before even reading this sentence. People who say it's too hard will slander it and claim that the difficulty is either cheap (Chess Red Eagle) or pretentious. If the game left the player no respite by having the enemies level up with you, therefore negating any leveling system (ala Final Fantasy VIII) then I would be inclined to agree. "Demon's Souls" rewards a slow, methodical and calculated approach. If you try and take on all of the enemies in the game as though this were "Gears of War", f course you will die and frequently. "Demon's Souls" difficulty allows the game to be immersive. How many games have you played where the storyline has something to do with a legion of enemies that are unstoppable, and yet, the main character can mow them down as though he has a flamethrower and the enemies are toddlers? "Demon's Souls" gets it right. It may be one of the few games of this generation to do so. It's difficult, but allows you to work at your own pace. It doesn't forgive recklessness, but allows you to learn enemy behaviour. If you put in the time and effort into making your character strong enough to complete the game, then it is an accomplishment. You feel satisfied - why? Because the main character wasn't always a hero - you turned him into one - you are the strength that overcame. The graphics are not the best of this generation, but they aren't as bad as "Dragon Age" (a good game, but the graphics are 'meh'). The story isn't in your face - it is quite subtle and the more you look around and take in the atmosphere, the more the story becomes apparent. I could go on and on about how this gem should not be missed for fear of a future where true innovation is ignored. Play this game and don't give up. The more you put into this game, the more it returns. Best game of the year? I believe so.… Expand
  10. SethB
    Jan 6, 2010
    10
    This game is amazing. Visually, I am somewhat suprised that they used the Havok engine because of just how beautiful it really is, and the bump-mapping (though shiny) really made the rest of the game darker. Honestly, the first play through the game is a learning experience, and is not so much difficult as it is surprising. After game completion, you know where things are. You can expect This game is amazing. Visually, I am somewhat suprised that they used the Havok engine because of just how beautiful it really is, and the bump-mapping (though shiny) really made the rest of the game darker. Honestly, the first play through the game is a learning experience, and is not so much difficult as it is surprising. After game completion, you know where things are. You can expect them. You know how to kill the Phalanx, very easily. But when starting a New Game Plus, the game becomes extremely difficult to play. With the Black-Eyed Stones, invasions become common on NG+, so just expect it. Some bosses seem impossible to kill without other players with you, so that the boss could alter it's attention for even just a moment. This game is hard. This game is pretty. This game is Dark, and this game needs to be played by everyone.… Expand
  11. aspentitan
    Jan 5, 2010
    9
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  12. MunirS
    Jan 3, 2010
    10
    It's the difficulty I like the most with the infinite replay value and the best part is that it's not for the casual gamers only for the real hardcore gamers only babies who like graphics can stick with call of duty 2
  13. johnt
    Jan 3, 2010
    9
    This is one of the best action-RPG games ever made. Everybody is saying that it is very difficult but that's not true at all. It is challenging and will seem very difficult at first but when you learn how to play it and understand its ways, it is a breeze. Don't be put off by the reported difficulty. It is very well balanced with excellent swordplay, beautiful visuals and lots This is one of the best action-RPG games ever made. Everybody is saying that it is very difficult but that's not true at all. It is challenging and will seem very difficult at first but when you learn how to play it and understand its ways, it is a breeze. Don't be put off by the reported difficulty. It is very well balanced with excellent swordplay, beautiful visuals and lots of immersion. If the game had a better presentation and a complex story we would be talking about the game of the decade. Still one of the best.… Expand
  14. ChessRedEagle
    Jan 2, 2010
    3
    I honestly cannot figure out the appeal. I took a chance and bought it and I hate it. If you take away the excrutiating and frankly cheap difficulty it has nothing going for it save maybe the bosses. I just got it yesterday and I'm already sick of it.
  15. NikoD
    Jan 1, 2010
    10
    Game is the real deal. Would give it 11 if I could.
  16. EpyxA
    Dec 30, 2009
    10
    As an old school gamer this was a welcome game and one that was a long time coming. I have read some negative reviews, whose only negative point seemed to be the lack of a story? Please remember not every RPG has to have a fantastic linear story...character development, freedom, skills, strategy are equally important in a great RPG. What the game lacks in story (which it should not be As an old school gamer this was a welcome game and one that was a long time coming. I have read some negative reviews, whose only negative point seemed to be the lack of a story? Please remember not every RPG has to have a fantastic linear story...character development, freedom, skills, strategy are equally important in a great RPG. What the game lacks in story (which it should not be punished for as the game is not about story) it makes up for with skill building difficulty and a feeling of accomplishment second to none. Finish a level and you truly feel like you were traversing the level and personally slew the boss demon. THAT to me is the true definition of pen and paper role playing. Taking a single role and becoming that role. Getting involved in other characters linear storylines is great fun at times (FFX etc) but just as those games shouldn't be punished for being story heavy and linear, DS should not be punished for it's lack of story because the sense of complete and palpable immersion makes up for it.… Expand
  17. JayK
    Dec 30, 2009
    10
    Demon's Souls is an extremely special and rare sort of game. The game is challenging but addictive; the fighting and gameplay is more thoughtful than action games and much more deep and satisfying than rpg games. I am generally too impatient and ill equipped for most challenging action games, but this one is so perfectly designed that time flew and I was kept glued the whole time. Demon's Souls is an extremely special and rare sort of game. The game is challenging but addictive; the fighting and gameplay is more thoughtful than action games and much more deep and satisfying than rpg games. I am generally too impatient and ill equipped for most challenging action games, but this one is so perfectly designed that time flew and I was kept glued the whole time. The trick is to know what you want to do; it's not like jumping platforms in Mega Man. It plays almost like a puzzle throughout. The sense of discovery and level design are among the best. Wonderful atmosphere and art, a serious Japanese style that is refreshingly different from either American or the common anime stylings. Multiple ways to play (with mages having it a bit easier, I think). One of my most favorite games ever. Do not miss this!… Expand
  18. RiverV
    Dec 28, 2009
    10
    Game of the year, it´s the essence of videogame.
  19. ES
    Dec 28, 2009
    3
    Do you want some meaningless "hardcore cred"? Pretend to like this game and give it a 10. This is more and less than a game, this is a soul destroying experience. I am not embarrassed to say that I find this game far far FAR too hard. But the problem is that most people seem to think that there is some sort of shame in that. Old school megaman was hard. But even in those games every Do you want some meaningless "hardcore cred"? Pretend to like this game and give it a 10. This is more and less than a game, this is a soul destroying experience. I am not embarrassed to say that I find this game far far FAR too hard. But the problem is that most people seem to think that there is some sort of shame in that. Old school megaman was hard. But even in those games every single enemy you came across was not a boss unto themselves. To the wanna-be masochists who think that if you don't like this game you need to learn what a challenge is. Something like fencing is a challenge when fighting a skilled fencer. Fencing against someone with a sniper rifle isn't a challenge, it is madness.… Expand
  20. ChrisS
    Dec 28, 2009
    10
    This game is just awesome! When I started playing it I thought I sucked and didn't understand how it worked. I thought it was too hard, and I thought I wasn't supposed to die. Now 70 hours later I must say this game grabbed me by the balls and I love this awesome game. GOTY 2009!
  21. NickR
    Dec 24, 2009
    9
    A solid RPG, Demon's Souls will keep you hooked for a long time, although I feel that people are hyping the difficulty a bit too much. Don't get me wrong, I don't consider myself to be a master at this game and some parts were worth a few deaths, but once you understand the best way to beat an enemy, you can creep through without a scratch. Other elements are just as superb A solid RPG, Demon's Souls will keep you hooked for a long time, although I feel that people are hyping the difficulty a bit too much. Don't get me wrong, I don't consider myself to be a master at this game and some parts were worth a few deaths, but once you understand the best way to beat an enemy, you can creep through without a scratch. Other elements are just as superb as people have mentioned: major points for the fluid animation and art design. I'm four playthroughs into the game, and I can see my self doing at least four more. All in all, if you like a bit of a challenge and are a fan of RPGs, check it out.… Expand
  22. RageM.
    Dec 23, 2009
    10
    Please do not let the steep difficulty dissuade you from playing this game. It's absolutely wonderful!!!! Is it hard?? Yes. Is it cheap? FAR FROM. Trust me i was initially hesitant to buy this game, but boy am i glad i did. The best game I've played all year hands down. Trumps Uncharted 2, MW 2, Borderlands or really anything anyone can throw at this game. I can't sing Please do not let the steep difficulty dissuade you from playing this game. It's absolutely wonderful!!!! Is it hard?? Yes. Is it cheap? FAR FROM. Trust me i was initially hesitant to buy this game, but boy am i glad i did. The best game I've played all year hands down. Trumps Uncharted 2, MW 2, Borderlands or really anything anyone can throw at this game. I can't sing enough praises for it. Innovative and beautiful. Wonderful action and RPG elements. A perfect score in my books. Check professional reviews. I'm not alone.… Expand
  23. BobbyRice2
    Dec 22, 2009
    10
    Hi there people, I see alot of people rating this low, and plenty high , I also see alot of biased votes for the ones giving high, I will be talking in a minute about the game, and I hope to do so in a way that is un-biased, as i've never played any of the developers games before, or atleast not any I can remember. I score this a 10, despite it's flaws - it does have them, it Hi there people, I see alot of people rating this low, and plenty high , I also see alot of biased votes for the ones giving high, I will be talking in a minute about the game, and I hope to do so in a way that is un-biased, as i've never played any of the developers games before, or atleast not any I can remember. I score this a 10, despite it's flaws - it does have them, it has alot of bad points, but for me, this has been an enjoyable 50 hours of play & i'm already on my 2nd play through in the 'nightmare' mode I suppose you could call it. This game truely is challenging, perhaps in the simplest of ways, but it is indeed a challenge - if you're into quite Linea Hack & Slash games with swords, shields & spells - but want one that is difficult, requires patience & will truely make your heart race through the fear of dying at times, a game that will definitely make you cautious to enter that boss room, one that will make you peak around every corner and walk steadily along to prevent being wiped out, then this is for you. Graphically, I find it okay - I don't have a HD television, so I don't know, i've seen videos that make it look quite great. I played the game near release so it was quite a fun time with all the messages on the floor, and other things - that was another thing I enjoyed alot - so I don't know how it will be now in terms of people communicating, or summoning others to your world, etc. It is a marvellous game, it is not your typical RPG , regardless of what fan-boys say. You do not get quests, nor do you really buy armor, anything you get - you find, and the money you get, you will spend on arrows mainly. Despite that, it's an extremely unique & original game, and does deserve a few hours of playing until you have the conclusion of whether you like it. The bad points are hm, let me think. I have had occasional lag whilst invading another players world, which has resulted in me dying to them - which is irritating, but I don't feel it matters all that much. I personally don't have many things to complain about with this game, it is difficult, and perhaps sometimes UNFAIR - but not in the way that - you will die, and feel cheated, if you die - you will feel like it was your fault, not the developers being abusive. Last point really, those saying about dying, losing souls, not being able to pause, etc. What do you expect, being able to pause a game where you can be invaded by another online player? And if you don't like losing souls, then play better, and you won't lose them in the first place. Got a PS3? Rent it, steal it, borrow it, buy it. Whatever, give this a few hours of your time, decide for yourselves if you like it, and don't let others influence you to make a firm decision before you know for yourself. Rated 10 as it's my opinion & I enjoyed every aspect of this game, even the dying - i've said to myself many times. 'Well played computer, well played'.… Expand
  24. GabsJ
    Dec 19, 2009
    10
    its a great game honestly i will admit that the story isnt the most compelling, but the combat is extremely satsifying as is the character development
  25. TylerM
    Dec 17, 2009
    10
    Honestly, this game is the best game I've played in many years. It is so different than any game I have ever played and it is really really difficult. At the start of the game, I was getting very frustrated with having to repeat a whole level from start to finish. However, after playing for a while I realized you have to master the controls and know when to do certain things. For Honestly, this game is the best game I've played in many years. It is so different than any game I have ever played and it is really really difficult. At the start of the game, I was getting very frustrated with having to repeat a whole level from start to finish. However, after playing for a while I realized you have to master the controls and know when to do certain things. For example, the first level took me almost 2 hours to beat (and i consider myself a decent gamer) on my first play through with a ton of deaths. Later, I started a new character to play with a friend and beat the first level in 15-20 minutes with no deaths. It is a matter of mastering the right skills for the game and when you do, you will realize how amazing this game really is. I highly highly recommend this game and I would even say it is by far my game of the year (and i have beaten uncharted 2, assassin's creed 2, and mw2). Please try this game, you owe it to yourself. P.S.- This is my first review on here because i never cared about reviewing a game but people should know how good this game is.… Expand
  26. ScottP
    Dec 11, 2009
    10
    Best RPG this generation. Finally a game that was not dumbed down for mediocrre gamers. A great game from begining to end.
  27. LesE
    Dec 8, 2009
    6
    Yes i did find it difficult but it was not that the difficulty that warranted this modest score, it was the total lack of story telling depth or character development. With Mass Effect or Dragon Age you come to care for the main charcters and develope an emotional response to the game. The experience is totally imersive. With Oblivion, though the main character was merely a foil to tweak Yes i did find it difficult but it was not that the difficulty that warranted this modest score, it was the total lack of story telling depth or character development. With Mass Effect or Dragon Age you come to care for the main charcters and develope an emotional response to the game. The experience is totally imersive. With Oblivion, though the main character was merely a foil to tweak around with the RPG stats, the sub plots and often immersive storyline supplied a similar emotional response. With this game you are merely presented with a series of vignettes that are, as they say, full of sound and fury......… Expand
  28. BrettD
    Dec 4, 2009
    9
    It would have got a 10 if it wasn't so damn difficult. I really enjoyed the innovative features of this game like the ability to have help during the levels from players online and the messages people post all over the place. I did beat the game but it took about 60 hours and I didn't get all the trophies to do that i had to play through a second time with increased difficulty It would have got a 10 if it wasn't so damn difficult. I really enjoyed the innovative features of this game like the ability to have help during the levels from players online and the messages people post all over the place. I did beat the game but it took about 60 hours and I didn't get all the trophies to do that i had to play through a second time with increased difficulty and it just kicked my ass the second time. It has an old school gaming mentality where if you die you have to start from the beginning of the level. You do open up short cuts though and this doesn't make you feel irritated.… Expand
  29. PierreR
    Dec 3, 2009
    9
    Excellent gameplay and a chilling atmosphere work together wonderfully in this game, but the intense difficulty make this best suited for hardcore gamers. The game's greatest failing is its nearly non-existent story, which may come as a surprise to the average JRPG fan. However, fans of serious gameplay and insane difficulty will not be disappointed in this game.
  30. Todd
    Nov 27, 2009
    6
    The amount of challenge in the game makes it rewarding to finish, but I was left feeling bored at the end due to the story being so watered down and nearly non-existent that I just didn't give a crap what happened. I see lots of people giving this game a 10 because OMG SWEET A HARD GAME FOR ONCE. While it did some things well, I feel like the game was half-baked in a lot of ways. The amount of challenge in the game makes it rewarding to finish, but I was left feeling bored at the end due to the story being so watered down and nearly non-existent that I just didn't give a crap what happened. I see lots of people giving this game a 10 because OMG SWEET A HARD GAME FOR ONCE. While it did some things well, I feel like the game was half-baked in a lot of ways. With the difficulty that was present in the gameplay I expected boss fights to be a lot more difficult and engaging than they actually were. To be brutally honest most of the bosses were a total joke. I think I died maybe 3 times total between all the bosses in the game, which was a heck of a lot less than the amount of times I died up to that point. I was happy to have a game that didn't hold my hand but I feel like there were a lot of little things that should have been improved before sending this game out that would have given me reason to actually give this game a 10.… Expand
  31. MarkW
    Nov 23, 2009
    10
    The game is hard and evil but the atmosphere is so compelling and real that its more like living a game than playing it. The monsters have an amazing variety of personalities and most of them are not hard to kill for the sake of being hard but instead they are very strategically placed and "smart". If you like dragons....this game sets a new standard.
  32. MosesG.P
    Nov 20, 2009
    10
    One of the best Action/RPG I have played. This is not a game for cry babies. You got to have a lot of guts and patience to beat this game. It's very challenging. i reccomend this game for every hadcore gamer.
  33. StevenA
    Nov 16, 2009
    9
    I've had this game for a week now and I still don't feel at home when I play it. There are so many things to get used to in the game. I am thankful that it is very challenging. Before I bought this game, I read a bunch of reviews. I couldn't find a SINGLE review that did NOT bring up the topic of how hard it was. I was getting worried. But I started playing. And you know I've had this game for a week now and I still don't feel at home when I play it. There are so many things to get used to in the game. I am thankful that it is very challenging. Before I bought this game, I read a bunch of reviews. I couldn't find a SINGLE review that did NOT bring up the topic of how hard it was. I was getting worried. But I started playing. And you know what? It's not that bad. It's not as hard as people are saying it is. It's definitely not for casual gamers or newcomers to Role-Playing games but I've been playing RPGs for a while now and I've beaten difficult games such as Ninja Gaiden 1 & 2 and Devil Mat Cry 3, so I'm used to these kinds of games. The challenge, the environment and the combat is what keeps me coming back. It's not unforgiving hard either. It's just strict. That's good, because it forces you to stay attentive and in turn, keeps you interested. I will admit that the music isn't up to par with music from other role playing games, such as Fable, Fallout or Final Fantasy and the voice acting is humerously bizarre. But that didn't bother me too much. I was so into the game to even care. The game reminds me of Lord of the Rings all the time and the environments and concept remind of Legend of Zelda. The only other downside is that the game doens't tell you which region to explore next after you beat a boss. Overall, I give Demon's Souls a 9 on 10 and recommend it as a game to buy. Is it worthy of sequel material? Definitely!… Expand
  34. JoelO
    Nov 16, 2009
    9
    This game is by far an instant classic! Its the gaming experience I have been waiting for from this gen. Playing it made me feel like I was 14 again. Its so fun and engaging. The atmosphere is really immersive, and you really believe that your there. The online components are revolutionary and very creative. Immediately signing you in to the PSN when you start up, your level of player to This game is by far an instant classic! Its the gaming experience I have been waiting for from this gen. Playing it made me feel like I was 14 again. Its so fun and engaging. The atmosphere is really immersive, and you really believe that your there. The online components are revolutionary and very creative. Immediately signing you in to the PSN when you start up, your level of player to player interaction is unbelievable, and actually brought back memories of the old multiplayer Arcade days. Playing games like double dragon, or that Simpsons game when you were having trouble defeating a boss or a stage and someone would come up, place a quarter in and help you out. The ability to challenge players to duels also brings back memories of the old Street Fighter days. Its a really fun, and unique experience that shouldn't be missed. Its EXTREMELY difficult. But that's one of the reasons why I love it.… Expand
  35. DaveD
    Nov 15, 2009
    9
    Demon's Souls is a great game that requires a great deal of tact and skill to fully enjoy. You also have to understand that you WILL die constantly at certain parts of the game, especially near the beginning. If you stay patient with the game, you will begin to gain the necessary skills to advance. Also, you'll find valuable treasures and equipment that will help you stay alive. Demon's Souls is a great game that requires a great deal of tact and skill to fully enjoy. You also have to understand that you WILL die constantly at certain parts of the game, especially near the beginning. If you stay patient with the game, you will begin to gain the necessary skills to advance. Also, you'll find valuable treasures and equipment that will help you stay alive. Experimentation in this game is key. You will never be able to beat a level the first time you play it. You have to learn where the traps are, learn how to beat the new enemies, etc. The online feature is brilliant in this respect because it helps other gamers assist you directly or give you advice on how to advance through certain areas. This game is very polished and is quite fun to those that give it a chance… Expand
  36. BradB
    Nov 13, 2009
    10
    This game is deep and beautiful. I've been through it six times and still haven't experienced all it has to offer.
  37. Tony
    Nov 12, 2009
    10
    Demon's Souls is extremely hard when you start out but once you start beating bosses and find a rhythm it is a perfect RPG for those gamers looking for a challenge.
  38. JackB
    Nov 12, 2009
    10
    This is one of the purest videogames I have ever had the pleasure to experience. Simply put, I'm hooked. This game is not hard, it is incredibly challenging though. I am still rather low level and have not had the pleasure/fear of the "Black Phantoms" yet, but i can't wait to crap my pants. Like Shadow of the Colossus, this game has a very distilled sense of mission (you This is one of the purest videogames I have ever had the pleasure to experience. Simply put, I'm hooked. This game is not hard, it is incredibly challenging though. I am still rather low level and have not had the pleasure/fear of the "Black Phantoms" yet, but i can't wait to crap my pants. Like Shadow of the Colossus, this game has a very distilled sense of mission (you can't get lost, just get farther) and a beautiful setting to explore. No expense was spared in the making of this game, and none should be spared in the purchasing of this game....BUY it new, not used, keep it forever. I know I will be adventuring in the Nexus for a loooong time to come.… Expand
  39. DavidS
    Nov 11, 2009
    10
    This game is one of the most in depth games that I am yet to play. The fact of the game is that you can construct your own path and play the game exactly how you want, all npc's besides one, are killable in this game, including key characters in the plot. Also the challenge is very hard and should put a true gamer to the test. Even when CoD 4-2 came out, I put that game down to get This game is one of the most in depth games that I am yet to play. The fact of the game is that you can construct your own path and play the game exactly how you want, all npc's besides one, are killable in this game, including key characters in the plot. Also the challenge is very hard and should put a true gamer to the test. Even when CoD 4-2 came out, I put that game down to get back into this one, and I'm already on my 4th playthrough, and it just gets more fun.… Expand
  40. AnonymousMC
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    best rpg of 2009 :D
  41. jacobh
    Nov 9, 2009
    10
    a lot of people have been giving this game bad ratings for simple reasons that usually you wouldn't care about. someone said they traded it in a DAY after only because it didnt have pause. give the game a chance, i know i did. at first i was thinking about what a waste of $60 this was, and now i cant stop playing. i love the difficulty, it makes you feel as if god is playing with a lot of people have been giving this game bad ratings for simple reasons that usually you wouldn't care about. someone said they traded it in a DAY after only because it didnt have pause. give the game a chance, i know i did. at first i was thinking about what a waste of $60 this was, and now i cant stop playing. i love the difficulty, it makes you feel as if god is playing with your heart, and that every move counts. mistakes lead to your death, making you think about what to do next. levels are excellent, each level is really different from each one, making you feel like you have to be ready for whats ahead, different enemies will be vulnerable to different weapons. this game definitely desrves this 10/10. i say again, give this game a chance!… Expand
  42. Sam
    Nov 9, 2009
    5
    The first playthru will seem oh-so enjoyable, but after that the flaws with the absurd pvp and "tendency" systems will drive you mad. The game doesn't have nearly enough content to support the pvp engine (which is what everyone wants to do after beating the game once) and upon beating the game, you will rewarded the best weapon in the game. Now, this would be fine and dandy if it The first playthru will seem oh-so enjoyable, but after that the flaws with the absurd pvp and "tendency" systems will drive you mad. The game doesn't have nearly enough content to support the pvp engine (which is what everyone wants to do after beating the game once) and upon beating the game, you will rewarded the best weapon in the game. Now, this would be fine and dandy if it weren't for the fact that the amount of damage you do with that weapon is determined by what your character's tendency is; and honestly: that to would be fine if pvping didn't change your tendency. That's right, whenever you kill a player, you drift towards black tendency, and suddenly I'm forced to go from a character that WAS pure white, to one that is pure black, only because the game forced me into it. By the time you've reached level 120 or so, you'll start to notice how absurdly lazy the item and build designs are, why? Because everyone is using the same stuff! What couldn've been an excellent, deep rpg is crushed by what seems like lazy design. The difficulty of this game isn't what'll drive you crazy: it's what the game could've been with a less retarded dev team that will do that.… Expand
  43. GabrielJ
    Nov 8, 2009
    10
    This is a masterpiece, it shows that a great game can be put together with perfectly balanced PvP elements, a nice story, unforgiving but extremely rewarding experiences. NO ONE who owns a ps3 should miss this game. It´s rated as one of my best of all time ever since the 8 bits generation consoles.
  44. LouisD
    Nov 5, 2009
    10
    Demon's Souls is the only game released in the last 10+ years that has actually challenged me and required me to think about what I am going to do before I do it. The game is tough, but it is still possible to complete without a scratch if you know what you are doing. A combination that I haven't seen pulled off this well... ever before. Rating for game's difficulty / Demon's Souls is the only game released in the last 10+ years that has actually challenged me and required me to think about what I am going to do before I do it. The game is tough, but it is still possible to complete without a scratch if you know what you are doing. A combination that I haven't seen pulled off this well... ever before. Rating for game's difficulty / challenge: 10 The game has one of the coolest combination of environments and adversaries in any game that I have ever played. Even at higher levels and with many hours of experience I still feel goose bumps when a dark night notices me and raises his shield to run at me with a broadsword. Rating for visuals and atmosphere: 10 The game utilizes one of the most innovative ideas for multiplayer that has ever been implemented. The player driven notes system and the phantoms are the coolest idea I have seen. they force players to help each other while still allowing you to try and take out your frustrations on other players. Rating for innovations: 10 A must have for any hardcore gamer. Keyword: HARDCORE… Expand
  45. Sasha
    Nov 2, 2009
    4
    Nice looking game, good fighting. Bad inventory management and no pause. Punishing the player for every little mistake or twitch of the controller. There are challenging games, then there are sadistic games. and a few other minor issues.
  46. glenns
    Nov 2, 2009
    10
    An action RPG thats enthrawling and rewarding to those who play long enough to get good at the game. Not a pushover like so many action RPGs Demons souls requires a bit of gaming tallent. Beutiful graphics, giant bosses & battles to the death await all who dare. With the ability to trade "souls" for added stats for your character, repair & upgrade weapons & buy healing herbs the game An action RPG thats enthrawling and rewarding to those who play long enough to get good at the game. Not a pushover like so many action RPGs Demons souls requires a bit of gaming tallent. Beutiful graphics, giant bosses & battles to the death await all who dare. With the ability to trade "souls" for added stats for your character, repair & upgrade weapons & buy healing herbs the game is't as tuff as some say, More brutal than the onimusha series and more gothic than oblivion. One of the best games on this generation consoles period. Separate ratings. 1 to 10 higher is better. Game play 9.5 good timing is needed but the contact detection is very good. Graphics 9.6 althoe dark, the game looks absolutely stunning at times & just great the rest of the time. Sound 10. Very solid sound effects & music.… Expand
  47. raist3d
    Nov 1, 2009
    10
    Best next gen game I have played so far. Great level design. Backtracking alleviated and removed as game progresses and you *earn* shortcuts. This game makes you feel like you earn stuff and you do master the rules, in time. If you are tired of games that water the experience automatically if you are crying, are completely linear never leaving a choice for where to go, to you- or have to Best next gen game I have played so far. Great level design. Backtracking alleviated and removed as game progresses and you *earn* shortcuts. This game makes you feel like you earn stuff and you do master the rules, in time. If you are tired of games that water the experience automatically if you are crying, are completely linear never leaving a choice for where to go, to you- or have to save that princess Yet Again(tm), or you are missing the kind of atmosphere/scary mood that a game like Silent Hill 2 creates (and yet in a different way) along with true more arcade style action and implicit AD&D rules, this is the game for you. If you have little patience, don't like RPG's, think Zelda Wii is the best game Evar, or you can't stand ever losing, getting fueled interest by the challenge, then this isn't the game for you.… Expand
  48. HamdoonA
    Nov 1, 2009
    10
    Amazing, very challenging, yet I am just 60% and spent around 80 hours playing woooooow
  49. JayA
    Oct 30, 2009
    10
    This is THE Game of the Year. It was completely passed over by the major gaming press and WOW did they blow it. While they were pushing the usual crap from the major distributors. Word of mouth has launched this game into the stratosphere as one of the greatest games to ever be released of any generation. The gaming press is back peddling to cover their neglected coverage. Don't This is THE Game of the Year. It was completely passed over by the major gaming press and WOW did they blow it. While they were pushing the usual crap from the major distributors. Word of mouth has launched this game into the stratosphere as one of the greatest games to ever be released of any generation. The gaming press is back peddling to cover their neglected coverage. Don't believe what they say about this being a niche title or too hard for most players. That's simply not true. This is a gorgeous game. The architecture and level design are fantastic. Enemies are unique and numerous., from the small lizard to the massive Dragons. It takes strategy and perseverance and is always challenging. Replay value is extremely high as different quests become available in the game depending on how you play the current adventure. I'm on my second play through and find myself thinking ... on the next play through I'm going to do a certain quest differently. There are no save points to fall back on if you make a mistake. Each time you play the game you need to have a plan of attack, a strategy in mind of how you are going to play. The levels are massive and intriguing. graphics are gorgeous and detailed. As you play through you can look back and see where you were 45 minutes ago and view the path you traveled to get where you are now. The aspects of the game are well thought out and allow the player to customize his/her character to suit their play style. I almost forgot the online aspect. Unique. to say the least. You can see ghost images of current players battling monsters you have defeated or are about to face. I don't know how many times I was shocked by a the ghost of another player when I thought the level was safe. Then the sudden feeling of relief, when you realize what you are seeing. The first time I was invaded by an online player they sent me flying off the edge of a cliff. I knew this was a possibility but was focused on the single player when it happened. I stood there dumbfounded as I was killed by a black phantom. When the anger and frustration of being killed wore off and I started the level from the beginning again I realized the genius of this and how well it is incorporated into the natural gameplay. Anything in the game can kill you, and will. This game has it all, gorgeous graphics, detailed enemies, character depth and development, online cooperative and competitive play, excellent architecture and hundreds of hours of gameplay. This is a complete game nothing is missing too hard or to easy. You get out of it exactly what you put in. The rewards are extremely satisfying. This is without a doubt THE Game of the Year.… Expand
  50. Picolo
    Oct 30, 2009
    9
    Fantastic Game, but one you really need to invest in, it ain't a pick up and play, it takes hours to hone your skills ans startegies, but haven't enjoyed a game so much since vagrant story
  51. RobT
    Oct 28, 2009
    9
    I would give it 9.5/10;) Just love it. It can be a bit scary and very hard. I have a manual in chinese so it was quite hard to understand world tendency and what to do next. So more info hade been great in the game. But maybe that add to the experience?! I put away all my other games AND bought the deluxe edition on ebay for $109. I want to do it all again and again and again.. And I I would give it 9.5/10;) Just love it. It can be a bit scary and very hard. I have a manual in chinese so it was quite hard to understand world tendency and what to do next. So more info hade been great in the game. But maybe that add to the experience?! I put away all my other games AND bought the deluxe edition on ebay for $109. I want to do it all again and again and again.. And I usually never play a game 2 times!… Expand
  52. LeonardoR
    Oct 28, 2009
    10
    No one makes games like this anymore. I keep dying and playing, this game is difficult AND challeging, seldom you get frustrated though. Everytime time you die is because YOU made something wrong, and you learn with that mistake and don't make it again. It's a wonderful experience that everybody who has a PS3 must enjoy it. I recommend this to every person who consider himself a No one makes games like this anymore. I keep dying and playing, this game is difficult AND challeging, seldom you get frustrated though. Everytime time you die is because YOU made something wrong, and you learn with that mistake and don't make it again. It's a wonderful experience that everybody who has a PS3 must enjoy it. I recommend this to every person who consider himself a "hardcore gamer". Casual gamers will have a hard time but will enjoy it nonetheless.… Expand
  53. HaileyR
    Oct 26, 2009
    10
    Demon's Souls is a game for only the most hardcore of gamers. The battles are brutal, the enemies are so difficult that even the low level grunts will kill you a hundred times over. Only truly skilled fans of classic RPG's should buy this game. The best way to describe it is like having bipolar disorder extreme highs followed lows. Any gamer wanting to test his metal should pick Demon's Souls is a game for only the most hardcore of gamers. The battles are brutal, the enemies are so difficult that even the low level grunts will kill you a hundred times over. Only truly skilled fans of classic RPG's should buy this game. The best way to describe it is like having bipolar disorder extreme highs followed lows. Any gamer wanting to test his metal should pick up this Playstation 3 exclusive.… Expand
  54. AllenS
    Oct 25, 2009
    10
    Wow, sleeper hit of 2009. I was a fan of the maximo series on PS1 because of its unforgiving nature and this is maximo x1000. The difficulty isn't what makes this game fantastic rather its a myriad of aspects. The gameplay and combat is extremely deep and satisfying, great multiplayer, level design, enemy design, customization. Basically this game demands a skilled player and if you Wow, sleeper hit of 2009. I was a fan of the maximo series on PS1 because of its unforgiving nature and this is maximo x1000. The difficulty isn't what makes this game fantastic rather its a myriad of aspects. The gameplay and combat is extremely deep and satisfying, great multiplayer, level design, enemy design, customization. Basically this game demands a skilled player and if you suck and want to be coddled you will hate this game. Clowns need not apply. For the rest of us you will find an incredibly deep game that is expertly crafted. This may be the best game I've ever played but let me talk about things the other reviews have not. When you die on a level, the game responds by reducing your health by 50% and making the enemies harder. The only way to resurrect is by defeating a major demon which is made more difficult since you are at half health. Living players can bring dead players into their game to help play. This is game is not very dynamic in that the enemies are always in the same place so you can gradually learn how each level works and so a level that took 5 hours to beat the first time can be completed in 10 minutes to a player that knows how it works. I could go on and on but if you love gaming and a challenge GET THIS GAME NOW.… Expand
  55. RickB
    Oct 23, 2009
    10
    Do you ever get tired about the fact that games nowadays take you by the hand throughout the game? Here`s another one...only this one will take you by the hand and will lead you into certain death, over and over again. Gloomy, dark surroundings, magnificent enemies`, awesome bos battles and endless levels. Also the way the game uses the same currency for leveling-up, stocking up ammo and Do you ever get tired about the fact that games nowadays take you by the hand throughout the game? Here`s another one...only this one will take you by the hand and will lead you into certain death, over and over again. Gloomy, dark surroundings, magnificent enemies`, awesome bos battles and endless levels. Also the way the game uses the same currency for leveling-up, stocking up ammo and upgrading weapons will give dilemma`s throughout the game. Will you level up or will you upgrade that sword for additional fire damage to beat the next enemy? Definitely the best RPG of 2009, arguably the game with the highest difficulty and perhaps even a must-have for everybody who owns a ps3.… Expand
  56. Zac
    Oct 22, 2009
    10
    This is a very polished and unique game. It's been so long since I've played something wonderful like this! This game requires deep thinking for combat. Giving low reviews only shows how some gamers like games to be easy. This game is all about progression. And progression feels good.
  57. JDog
    Oct 21, 2009
    9
    This game is great. And for those of you able to accept it's degree of challenge, extremely addicting. One thing I've seen repeatedly in these reviews that I wholeheartedly aggree with is that it is not a game for the younger audience. The term "too hard" is thrown around a lot. There is a degree of satisfaction in going back through a level that killed you over and over and This game is great. And for those of you able to accept it's degree of challenge, extremely addicting. One thing I've seen repeatedly in these reviews that I wholeheartedly aggree with is that it is not a game for the younger audience. The term "too hard" is thrown around a lot. There is a degree of satisfaction in going back through a level that killed you over and over and "farming" it for souls, knowing that you've grown as a player since you first attempted it. Those 3-on-1 battles no longer seem such a challenge, even though you know 1 slip up could still mean death. The combat and damage system seem very realistic, and not since the days of Atari Pitfall has a hole in the ground been considered a "foe". As much as I love the game, a sometimes spotty camera and occasional difficulty targeting what I want to kill keeps this game sub-10 level.… Expand
  58. MatthewK
    Oct 21, 2009
    9
    This game is phenomenal. It's difficult, especially compared to other dungeon crawlers (Diablo is the most mainstream comparison). However, when you die in a game like Diablo, it's really frustrating, it's a downer and it discourages you to keep playing and makes you want to end that session. However, dying in Demon's Souls makes you want to keep going, to go find your This game is phenomenal. It's difficult, especially compared to other dungeon crawlers (Diablo is the most mainstream comparison). However, when you die in a game like Diablo, it's really frustrating, it's a downer and it discourages you to keep playing and makes you want to end that session. However, dying in Demon's Souls makes you want to keep going, to go find your body and reclaim your souls, and to continue, especially when you know what you did wrong - even if you don't know what to do (the first dragon in the game comes to mind) thinking up a solution, even if it isn't the one the game wanted you to come up with, is really satisfying.… Expand
  59. HugoCastro
    Oct 21, 2009
    9
    Fantastic game! It is hard as hell, push your patience to the limits. But if you play it with your head you will very satisfied. After you kill your first bosses you will feel invincible. :P
    For those who comment the game with low scores, learn to play it first. If you don't know how to pass some level search for help in the web. There are very useful hints that the game don't    Fantastic game! It is hard as hell, push your patience to the limits. But if you play it with your head you will very satisfied. After you kill your first bosses you will feel invincible. :P
    For those who comment the game with low scores, learn to play it first. If you don't know how to pass some level search for help in the web. There are very useful hints that the game don't show.

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    Portuguese players:

    Para os tugas que querem comprar este jogo, recomendo.
    Vão-se cansar de morrer mas vão aprender, e vão-se tornar mais fortes. Tem aí coisas escritas por aqueles que deram má nota que não são totalmente verdadeiras. São uns frustados que só querem é colinho. Isto não é um God of War onde se desbrava caminho. Não é um Neverwinter Nights onde a história é o ponto mais importante e os seus elementos rpgs. Aqui o medo assombra-te. Vais ter medo ao percorrer certos túneis. Mas no final vai saber bem derrotar um boss maior do que tu 20 vezes. ;) Usem muito o modo online. Ficam a conhecer os bosses e os mapas com a ajuda de outros jogadores. É de outro nivel este jogo.
    Não lhe dou 10 porque existem algumas falhas. Mas não acho que a dificuldade seja uma delas. São pequenas falhas que nem merecem apontamento de tão pequenas que são. :)
    Vejam vídeos e outras reviews se tiverem dúvidas.    … Expand
  60. Dave
    Oct 20, 2009
    10
    Incredible level and enemy design, deeply immersive, difficult w/o ever feeling cheap -- what a spectacular game from FROM. The demons seem like they are really really trying to get you, which makes every success that much more sweet.
  61. AMerk
    Oct 20, 2009
    9
    Brooding, muted, and down-right intimidating best describes this intriguing title. The game is not intended for the weak of heart. Demon's Souls will truly test your fortitude and ability throughout your playtime through it. This title is one of the few that really seperates the hardcore gamer from the rest of the pack. From Software should be commended for staying so true to a small Brooding, muted, and down-right intimidating best describes this intriguing title. The game is not intended for the weak of heart. Demon's Souls will truly test your fortitude and ability throughout your playtime through it. This title is one of the few that really seperates the hardcore gamer from the rest of the pack. From Software should be commended for staying so true to a small but extremely vocal and loyal niche. It is truly refreshing to see a title that doesn't try to compromise itself by introducing easy ways out, destroy it's atmosphere with silly quirks and storyline gaps, or running over the same game mechanics over and over again. The game runs uniquely on the triggers of the PS3 controller, a scheme which works flawlessly and the combat system of Demon's Souls has a depth to it that transcends hack and slash (a fairly poor generalization). The game is unrepentantly fair to players, and the reason for failure is your own inability. Not without its flaws however; the camera is finicky at times, there are some frame rate issues when the scenery gets busy, and the story isn't incredibly present or original (it is delightfully filled in if you look for it however). Yet Demon's Souls is easily one of the best titles of the year. Negativity in many user reviews truly attest to the power of this game to segregate the difference in gaming calibre.… Expand
  62. ironman
    Oct 20, 2009
    9
    I'm not sure what chilimac is talking about with load screens after dying. I have yet to see a load screen after dying, let alone a lengthy one. Or even a lengthy load screen when moving between worlds. I couldn't give the game a 10 for one simple reason. When you die in a boss battle, the only place to get back your souls is in the trap that is the boss battle. So if you have I'm not sure what chilimac is talking about with load screens after dying. I have yet to see a load screen after dying, let alone a lengthy one. Or even a lengthy load screen when moving between worlds. I couldn't give the game a 10 for one simple reason. When you die in a boss battle, the only place to get back your souls is in the trap that is the boss battle. So if you have to go somewhere and shut the game off, that could be thousands of souls lost. All in all a great game, but a bit more attention paid to things like that would have made it amazing.… Expand
  63. peatearg
    Oct 20, 2009
    10
    The game is really well balanced; the worlds are beautifully conceived, the combat is based on strategy above all else, and the game demands your awareness. If you have played older RPG's, this game really is not that difficult. I am not saying you won't die, you will die a lot; its not memory or twitch fighting as many will say, it is being smart and patient, many times your The game is really well balanced; the worlds are beautifully conceived, the combat is based on strategy above all else, and the game demands your awareness. If you have played older RPG's, this game really is not that difficult. I am not saying you won't die, you will die a lot; its not memory or twitch fighting as many will say, it is being smart and patient, many times your best performance on a level is your first play through, when you are most cautious. It may have repetitive elements, but the gameplay and combat is so well done that you enjoy soul-farming. Co-op with friends takes some coordination, but it is worth it. PvP is a great deal of fun, and you will find yourself invading other players' worlds over and over. The sound is extremely well done to the point where you can use another players' armor clanking as a beacon of their whereabouts. The Tendency system is also something worth reading about because it is a part of the larger complexity of the game. Also, the game is at least 120 hours long and there is a wealth of gameplay after that, including many things that unlock based on your tendency(evil/good) and levels will open new areas and enemies based on that tendency as well. Some try to say its not worth $60, but my friends played it and within a week both bought a PS3 and Demon's Souls, and I also bought another copy for my brother. We have all played the old generation of Western RPG's: Baldur's Gate, Fallout, Planescape, Diablo etc. and this game is truly worthy of being compared to them in their atmosphere and their difficulty.… Expand
  64. MichaelE
    Oct 20, 2009
    10
    One of the things I saw in the blurbs on this site frequently is how difficult this game is. I'm sure that this has turned some people off to the game, so let me use a different word: challenging. When something is challenging, it is inviting you to try it, and that's what this game is, it's an active invitation to give it a try. Another thing aspect of this challenging One of the things I saw in the blurbs on this site frequently is how difficult this game is. I'm sure that this has turned some people off to the game, so let me use a different word: challenging. When something is challenging, it is inviting you to try it, and that's what this game is, it's an active invitation to give it a try. Another thing aspect of this challenging game is it doesn't remain difficult, yet it remains challenging. You're going to die in this game, it's part of the game. You become a soul when you're dead and you have a few ways to get your body back. The first two I will mention are available for those with online capabilities enabled, and those are to either help a player of similar level defeat a demon or to kill a player of similar level as he attempts to conquer the level. The other ways are to kill a demon yourself or to use an item which brings you back (limited quantity of these items). The reason I distinguish this game as challenging is because it is consistently offering new ways to trip you up, which keeps the gameplay fresh and exciting. The black phantom (player characters who can kill you) adds exhilaration to your grinding sessions (and may make you want to stay in soul form until boss fights) and the maps are uniquely satisfying to conquer. You will find yourself rejoicing every time you beat some mobs while other times you may scream in despair when you die to that poorly-placed hole in the ground which leads directly to your grave. This is a game that brings suspenseful (horror?) cinema to a home console and allows you to take part in it. It's open-ended, you can finish maps as you see fit, grind as much as you want to prepare for the next boss or zone, or you can spend your time fighting alongside or against other player characters. This is one of those gems of a game that actually feels like it's worth the asking price, in terms of hours you will put into it and satisfaction you will feel from every little encounter. Buy it!… Expand
  65. ChadC
    Oct 20, 2009
    10
    Awesome game, sorry it's to hard for some of you. There's a ton of reviews that state the games difficulty, most gamers probably just ignore it though thinking that it "won't be to hard for me". If you missed out on NES and SNES days, then you probably aren't ready for what you are about to get yourself into. If you are an older gamer, this game isn't very hard, Awesome game, sorry it's to hard for some of you. There's a ton of reviews that state the games difficulty, most gamers probably just ignore it though thinking that it "won't be to hard for me". If you missed out on NES and SNES days, then you probably aren't ready for what you are about to get yourself into. If you are an older gamer, this game isn't very hard, you just need to be prepared, pay attention, and use your brain..not just your fingers. All the "I can't sell loot, it's pointless" or the "it's 2009 you shouldnt have to start all over each level" naysayers come accross as transparent. Take the spoon out of your mouth and try something differant. ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?!?!… Expand
  66. PhilipK
    Oct 20, 2009
    9
    Not a game for everyone, but for those of us this game caters to it's unequaled in this generation. The "spiritual" sequel to Kings Field by the same company will kill you, but never unfairly. You have to adapt, change up your tactics and weaponry, and learn from your experience or you are missing the point and will get frustrated that brute force won't suffice. Almost every Not a game for everyone, but for those of us this game caters to it's unequaled in this generation. The "spiritual" sequel to Kings Field by the same company will kill you, but never unfairly. You have to adapt, change up your tactics and weaponry, and learn from your experience or you are missing the point and will get frustrated that brute force won't suffice. Almost every enemy in the game can and will kill you very quickly if you neglect to pay attention, and impatience is rewarded with quicker, more saddening deaths. Again, not a game for everyone, but as a fan of games like Kings Field, and Wizardry Tales of the Forsaken Land, this game delivers. I haven't played and enjoyed an RPG like this since the NES and early PSone days. If you're unsure rent it, you'll know after 2 hours or less if it's for you!… Expand
  67. CodyK
    Oct 20, 2009
    10
    The best RPG of the generation. The person that was complaining about load screens, there's hardly any. With every death, you learn. You'll learn how to fight a certain enemy, what tactics to use, a trap to avoid, a different path to take, etc. It's an exhilirating experience, one that hasn't been felt in an RPG in this generation.
  68. VisualEcho
    Oct 20, 2009
    10
    great game. but, only after you get so mad at it that braking your 52 inch lcd starts sounding like a good thing, do you really start to enjoy it to the fullest. not sure where it happens but somewhere past the point of giving up it really pulls u in.
  69. ps3gamer
    Oct 20, 2009
    1
    Bought it at release day, traded in at next day. The problem for me is cannot pause the game no matter which button you press, even the Playstation Buttion not pause the game.
  70. JulienT
    Oct 19, 2009
    6
    (Why is there a slider for Male and Female when creating a character? LOL?) Now, before I start my review, I'd like to say that I'm an action/RPG and action/adventure lover. I've been playing these kinds of games for years. I listened to the hype around me and was intrigued in what was all that fuss about. After sitting next to a friend of mine for a full weekend and (Why is there a slider for Male and Female when creating a character? LOL?) Now, before I start my review, I'd like to say that I'm an action/RPG and action/adventure lover. I've been playing these kinds of games for years. I listened to the hype around me and was intrigued in what was all that fuss about. After sitting next to a friend of mine for a full weekend and analysing this game, I came to a simple conclusion: Overhyped product and brainwashed forum posters. First of all, this game is the most tedious experience you will find in the recent game releases. The gameplay is based around having one or two skills and repeating them tens of thousands of times (without exageration). The enemies are monotonous, the skills are unoriginal and limited in quantity, the enemy AI is simply taken out of an MMORPG (completely dumb, in other words) and the targetting system is the worst I have seen in my past gaming years. You have countless submenus that are just chaotically organized, crippling navigation and effectiveness. The multiplayer elements feel taken out of 1996 and poorly integrated to add very little value to the game. I could go on and on with the negative points about this game, but I'm sure if you read a non-fanboy review, you might get a real opinion of what this game is really about. On the good side, I do have to admit there are a few memorable moments in the game. For instance, having to run past a dragon's breath to avoid becoming roasted humanoid felt unique, not to mention the first time a player invades your game hoping to get a free rez from your death. Gameplay-wise, the upside would have to be the simplistic camera, that always faces forward (mix of shoulder and arcade camera from other adventure games). The melee block / attacks feel right (except the spells) because of their reactivity. The sound seemed OK, although there was a lot of noise in the room while I played the game, so I cannot really comment on this aspect. One important subject I frequently read about is the game's difficulty. I have to agree with some posters that the difficulty is not high in general. It becomes extremely frustrating to die in some situations because of the game's fault, not the player's. There is a big difference between dying because you know you did bad, and because the game just cheap shots you. It happens too often in this game, hence the high number of posts about this issue, I guess. All in all, there are some good ideas that I think the developpers aimed at and missed the bullseye. If you think this game is for you, take my advice (I'm not being paid for this review, I'm doing you a favor :) ), you should rent the game, and if you like it, probably not pay over 30$.… Expand
  71. EdwardM
    Oct 19, 2009
    9
    This game is not near as harsh as i thought it would be. The combat takes some skill yes, blocking, dodging and parrying attacks is an absolute necessity and it is part of what makes this game great. If i could describe this game in few words i would choose atmospheric, rewarding, deep, and overall addicting. If you are remotely interested in knights, dragons, demons, spells and yearn for This game is not near as harsh as i thought it would be. The combat takes some skill yes, blocking, dodging and parrying attacks is an absolute necessity and it is part of what makes this game great. If i could describe this game in few words i would choose atmospheric, rewarding, deep, and overall addicting. If you are remotely interested in knights, dragons, demons, spells and yearn for a challenging, serious Action RPG that goes back to what made RPGs a blast in the first place. This one's for you. I would like to not that though it is hard it is not impossible buy any means it really has the best learning curve i've any game this gen it is meticulously well balanced.… Expand
  72. SebK
    Oct 19, 2009
    10
    Definitely game of the year for me. The much hyped difficulty gives the game a great atmosphere and it feels very rewarding to come out alive from a dungeon after a long journey.
  73. crouchocroucho
    Oct 19, 2009
    7
    This game is more frustrating than fun. I'm going to do my best to plow through it, but as of right now, I've only defeated 5 dungeions. 1-1, 1-2, 2-1, 3-1, 3-2. It is as they SUPER HARD, but I feel that it does ease up the more you play. I spent 3 1/2 hours on my first character (a thief) trying to beat 1-1, after this I got pissed and started a new character (a soldier) with a This game is more frustrating than fun. I'm going to do my best to plow through it, but as of right now, I've only defeated 5 dungeions. 1-1, 1-2, 2-1, 3-1, 3-2. It is as they SUPER HARD, but I feel that it does ease up the more you play. I spent 3 1/2 hours on my first character (a thief) trying to beat 1-1, after this I got pissed and started a new character (a soldier) with a decent ranged weapon - a very long spear, and beat the level on my 1st try in about 30 minutes. I would highly suggest that anyone thinking of purchasing this game rent it first. If you're someone that will let a game get the best of you, then this if for sure not for you. Good luck!… Expand
  74. AudU
    Oct 19, 2009
    9
    This game is brutal but only if you make it so. If you want to go in with guns ablazin' then this isn't the game for you. You're SUPPOSED to be a weak human fighting hordes of demons who are immensely stronger than you. Seriously just be smart about what you're doing in this game and it isn't as hard (though it is still very difficult) as most who rate this lowly This game is brutal but only if you make it so. If you want to go in with guns ablazin' then this isn't the game for you. You're SUPPOSED to be a weak human fighting hordes of demons who are immensely stronger than you. Seriously just be smart about what you're doing in this game and it isn't as hard (though it is still very difficult) as most who rate this lowly claim to be. This is one of the most addicting and fun games that I have played this year and I was nervous about the difficulty too. But if you're patient the rewards are great indeed. Again, THIS GAME IS NOT FOR EVERYONE. Rent it if you're still not sure but definitely try it out if you have the chance.… Expand
  75. grimdeath
    Oct 19, 2009
    10
    This game is perfect in every way it reminds me of retro games to be honest this game deserves a perfect score as it seperates the serious gamer from all the rest as this is no game for someone who just cant take dying in a game or is too used to the mainstream rubbish the gaming industry spews out this game should entice every hardcore retro gamer who is used to a challenge this game This game is perfect in every way it reminds me of retro games to be honest this game deserves a perfect score as it seperates the serious gamer from all the rest as this is no game for someone who just cant take dying in a game or is too used to the mainstream rubbish the gaming industry spews out this game should entice every hardcore retro gamer who is used to a challenge this game makes you truly feeel like a human in a demons land where you have little chance of survival but you struggle on despite than it requires the players wit and cunning and logical thinking for them to survive. this game worlds or levels whatever you wish to call them seem massive for just one level and the details of teh demons are amazing the game consists of all the RPG elements so thi is a must for RPG fans and may appeal to anyone who likes a challenge or who is just a hardcore gamer there may be loading screen but they arent as long as other games out there and they are there because the game doesnt lot up the level as you are playing as it causes many bugs in the level it is more polished to load it up before hand. overall this game is fantastic and should please hardcore gamers retro gamers and gamers who love challenges however gamers who cant take dying alot or getting sent to the start of a level even though you can open gates for shortcuts and anyone who cant play a game without logically thinking how to ebat an enemy this isnt for you.… Expand
  76. Damion
    Oct 19, 2009
    9
    This game is so refreshing from the majority of titles that have come out thus far in this generation. True, the learning curve is pretty steep; but I don't see how so many are saying it's extremely hard? It is not a hack-n-slash type game at all, you must think before going in a room full of mobs. If not, you'll die fairly quickly. I can see how this game isn't for This game is so refreshing from the majority of titles that have come out thus far in this generation. True, the learning curve is pretty steep; but I don't see how so many are saying it's extremely hard? It is not a hack-n-slash type game at all, you must think before going in a room full of mobs. If not, you'll die fairly quickly. I can see how this game isn't for everyone. I don't consider myself a "hardcore" gamer, although I've been playing since Atari days. I enjoy a wide variety of games, and was unsure when I blindly bought this if I'd like it. I usually lose interest fairly quick if the game is too hard (usually being cheap); but playing Demon's Souls is not the case at all. Each time you do die, you realize what you did wrong and improve your style. tl;dr cliff notes: -It's challenging, in a fun way; not frustrating due to the game being cheap. -A fresh and unique game to play, not your typical generic shooter #423 that have over saturated the market this gen. -Also, online aspects are a nice addition and give the game even more replay value, as PVP is quite fun.… Expand
  77. TobyB
    Oct 19, 2009
    10
    All I can say is that I love this game. It gets in my head and I think about what I want to do next as I go to bed. THAT, to me, makes a great game. There is a wonderful feel to the game. I loved exploring a level for the first time, there is awonderful atmospheric feel to much of the worlds. As for the difficultly, yes, it is quite high but it is fair and, when you actually beat a boss All I can say is that I love this game. It gets in my head and I think about what I want to do next as I go to bed. THAT, to me, makes a great game. There is a wonderful feel to the game. I loved exploring a level for the first time, there is awonderful atmospheric feel to much of the worlds. As for the difficultly, yes, it is quite high but it is fair and, when you actually beat a boss or get past a tough part you actually have a reaction. Most games I played are soooooo easy, there is no feeling of enjoyment or satisfaction from progressing. Oh and the first time I was on a level in body form and someone invaded my world it just blew me away. A lot of the negative comments seem to be from people who are hardcore RPG players. I haven't played many...I just know I like this a lot. I haven't enjoyed a RPG this much since FF7 Uncharted 2 is sitting mostly unplayed since I enjoy Demons Souls so much right now.… Expand
  78. Matt
    Oct 19, 2009
    9
    Not for everyone. Bring your patients, persistence, determination and diligence. VERY addicting.
  79. Seiska
    Oct 19, 2009
    9
    Simply one of the best games released in this generation. The controls are top notch and unlike many modern day games it forces the player to actually learn to play the game. The ones saying the game has "bad camera" or "bad combat system or lock-on system" are prime example of bad players. Take time to learn how the enemies attack and how to evade or defend against those attacks, what Simply one of the best games released in this generation. The controls are top notch and unlike many modern day games it forces the player to actually learn to play the game. The ones saying the game has "bad camera" or "bad combat system or lock-on system" are prime example of bad players. Take time to learn how the enemies attack and how to evade or defend against those attacks, what are their weaknesses, whats the best way to deal with different situations and Demon's Souls will reward you with great experiences and senses of achievement. If just aggressively run around knowing nothing about the level or about the enemies on the level you will die, and you will die a lot. But thats only for the difficulty, the game also offers a very deep combat system with a lot of ways for players to create a character they want to play. The environments are rich in both atmosphere and game play. There's not much story in the game but this is mainly because it lets the players to shape up their own story trough character creation and multiplayer features.… Expand
  80. EricS.
    Oct 19, 2009
    10
    Easily the best game on the market for the ps3, they did a fantastic job of allowing some multiplayer and keeping that single player feel. endless hours of fun with this game.
  81. JohnM
    Oct 19, 2009
    10
    One of the very best games to come out this year...The best game out this generation...and my top 5 for best games of all time. This is a demanding game. But also very rewarding. The truth is, if you suck at games..This is not a game you'll want to play..if you're good at games then this is a dream come true. Graphics are good..acting is decent...and gameplay is the best around.One of the very best games to come out this year...The best game out this generation...and my top 5 for best games of all time. This is a demanding game. But also very rewarding. The truth is, if you suck at games..This is not a game you'll want to play..if you're good at games then this is a dream come true. Graphics are good..acting is decent...and gameplay is the best around. The difficulty is all in strategy..how to fight the bad guy you're up against. If you figure out how to kill them..then you'll always know how. Also, this game does not kill you. You kill you. This game is a stern mistress but any death to come to you is a result of your own ineptitude.
    IN closing, amazing game..i've been around the block. i've owned every console since Atari and played most of every great game to come out across all the different platforms..and this is in my top 5..not an easy mark to hit..but one this game does easily.    … Expand
  82. ChuckP
    Oct 18, 2009
    5
    This game was a blast, for about the first 20 hours. Then it felt like the entire game was based around grinding levels so you could become powerful enough to have a chance at defeating the next boss. The combat seems deep and complicated at first with a brutal learning curve, but once you've learned what does and doesn't work combat falls flat with only a few basic moves to This game was a blast, for about the first 20 hours. Then it felt like the entire game was based around grinding levels so you could become powerful enough to have a chance at defeating the next boss. The combat seems deep and complicated at first with a brutal learning curve, but once you've learned what does and doesn't work combat falls flat with only a few basic moves to use. Online is the one shining feature of the game with innovative features, I especially enjoyed the option of summoning a fellow adventurer to help with difficult battles. If you like grinding levels repeatedly for hours on end then this game can be rewarding. For when you do finally level up enough to defeat the boss you've had your eye on you feel like you've accomplished something. This game is only for people that enjoy a long repetitive adventure. Otherwise look elsewhere for a more enjoyable experience.… Expand
  83. AntonS
    Oct 18, 2009
    10
    The gaming industry needs more games like this. Demon's Souls turns away from the casual trend that recent games have been ensuing in favor of a truly difficult and rewarding experience. Hopefully developers will follow Demon's Souls example and stop selling out the casual gamers. Ten out of ten. One of the best games on the platform.
  84. fauxzero
    Oct 18, 2009
    10
    These people giving it low scores are hilarious. They seriously just upset this game is getting so much praise that they have to downscore it. Nothing about this game is "bare-bones," "tedious," or bad in any way. I've played every sort of rpg from old school NES, PC, SNES, to all worthy next-gen rpg's, and this game is completely refreshing. It's comparable to shadows of These people giving it low scores are hilarious. They seriously just upset this game is getting so much praise that they have to downscore it. Nothing about this game is "bare-bones," "tedious," or bad in any way. I've played every sort of rpg from old school NES, PC, SNES, to all worthy next-gen rpg's, and this game is completely refreshing. It's comparable to shadows of the colossus and Zelda in terms of extraordinary. If you like the previous 2 games, you'll love this game.… Expand
  85. AnonymousMC
    Oct 18, 2009
    9
    It's surprising, the people whom decry this game as,quote,"difficult, repetitive" or, according to chilimac,:something which will kill you every few minutes(really?You must be very bad at this game sir).

    The only ground on which I may criticize this game on is that, indeed, is is not quite an RPG and is in fact more of an Action game, which is FINE.It calls itself an action game    It's surprising, the people whom decry this game as,quote,"difficult, repetitive" or, according to chilimac,:something which will kill you every few minutes(really?You must be very bad at this game sir).

    The only ground on which I may criticize this game on is that, indeed, is is not quite an RPG and is in fact more of an Action game, which is FINE.It calls itself an action game anyway, with no particular in-game pretensions of being an epic role-playing adventure in the vein of RPG classics.

    Basically, you're playing the role of a person(whom is not yourself, of course) in this game.Ergo, this is a role-playing game.As to what extent this is an RPG, it's certainly more of an RPG in respect to other, if not all, console action games.

    Which is all well and fine.Demon's souls might not be an RPG epic that allows you to fully realise yourself in an epic world, but it has a decent and, in fact,'immersive' story which is nothing but helped by the enjoyable(read:just because there're not 100 hotkeys doesn't make it a button-masher,people-_-butyesitisalotsimplerthanmostPC RPGsnowshutup) gameplay and quite excellent artwork.

    All in all, this is a, and I stress, great game.Objectively speaking, it has an above-average story, great graphics(which ARE important to some extent in immersion, no offence to D&D), and very fun and, yes, somewhat simple(not to people who die every minute, but to ACTUAL i.e proper RPGs) gameplay.

    What's there to cry/moan/give horrible scores about?Any proper critic of this game could not possibly put in down just because there are better RPGs;it has its own strengths and its own individual "style" which does indeed work, and work well.    … Expand
  86. Kythegent
    Oct 18, 2009
    10
    You owe it to yourself to pick it up. Behind Uncharted 2, it has to be the top game thus far this fall, ranking above Batman or Halo 3: ODST. Obviously, different games, but Demon's Souls gives a better "experience," if you know what I mean. As far the much-talked about difficulty, it isn't nearly as bad as people would have you believe. You block and you use health items. You owe it to yourself to pick it up. Behind Uncharted 2, it has to be the top game thus far this fall, ranking above Batman or Halo 3: ODST. Obviously, different games, but Demon's Souls gives a better "experience," if you know what I mean. As far the much-talked about difficulty, it isn't nearly as bad as people would have you believe. You block and you use health items. It's really not that bad. The Ninja Gaiden series is more frustrating, in my opinion.… Expand
  87. DavidH
    Oct 18, 2009
    10
    Demon Souls is the greatest rpg I have ever played. People that are focusing on how supposedly difficult this game is obviously haven't learned how to play it yet and are far too used to their hand being held through every game they play this day in age. There is a checkpoint system in Demon Souls actually.. You open up many shortcuts that make your return playthrough much easier to Demon Souls is the greatest rpg I have ever played. People that are focusing on how supposedly difficult this game is obviously haven't learned how to play it yet and are far too used to their hand being held through every game they play this day in age. There is a checkpoint system in Demon Souls actually.. You open up many shortcuts that make your return playthrough much easier to get to where you are meaning to go (or to find your blood-stain and reclaim your souls). The fact of the matter is that Demon Souls is a game meant to be taken seriously.. And once you give yourself over to it you will find and discover many things that will make your stay in Boletaria more and more enjoyable the more you play regardless of how "difficult" it is. The fact is that if you find Demon Souls to be TOO difficult, then you have yet to learn it's secrets and become a demon slayer. Also learn how to make full use of the multiplayer options because the game wants you to and it makes things much easier! Oh, and MAGIC IS YOUR BEST FRIEND! Do that and learn how to maintain your equipment and farm souls when necessary and you will find the most rewarding rpg to ever grace a console.… Expand
  88. QQMoreplz
    Oct 18, 2009
    10
    You will find many people here who need to have their hands held as they play a game. If you are the kind of person who sees through their diatribe for what it is, weak-minded, feeble gamers' rants, then you're already on the right path. Demon's Souls is a great game that requires you to actually figure things out on your own. There is very little to no hand holding. The You will find many people here who need to have their hands held as they play a game. If you are the kind of person who sees through their diatribe for what it is, weak-minded, feeble gamers' rants, then you're already on the right path. Demon's Souls is a great game that requires you to actually figure things out on your own. There is very little to no hand holding. The game does have huge consequences, but this puts a lot of stress on risk:reward ratio which is the bread and butter of this game and honestly goes a long way in making the game that much more thrilling and exciting at every turn. Will you attempt to fight this boss, and risk losing all of your souls, with the tradeoff being that if you beat him, you'll get tons of more souls, and a special soul that can be used for a new, rare, and powerful item? You can call on the aid of other players (up to 3 others) if things are too difficult for you alone, and other players can invade your game; if you kill them you get all of their souls, if they kill you they get all of yours. All of these various dynamics add up to create a game that is extremely fun, requires skill and tact, and refuses to hold your hand along the way, putting you in the true role of an "adventurer" to the likes that most games could never begin to attempt. The game is difficult and for many this is too much. They like their games like they like their women, easy and thoughtless. That's great if you enjoy things that are dull, but personally, I like challenges and excitement. If you're the same way, you can't go wrong with this game.… Expand
  89. beldin
    Oct 17, 2009
    9
    This game is excellent. I don't understand why people cry about the game being so hard. It's NOT. You can beat the first level with a bit of patience in no time and once you learn the combat, and gain some soul levels and start finding better gear it's awesome. The graphics and sounds are great, the gameplay is fun, and the atmosphere is fantastic. This is like a modern This game is excellent. I don't understand why people cry about the game being so hard. It's NOT. You can beat the first level with a bit of patience in no time and once you learn the combat, and gain some soul levels and start finding better gear it's awesome. The graphics and sounds are great, the gameplay is fun, and the atmosphere is fantastic. This is like a modern Diablo & Zelda combined. The online play is unique and really cool. I highly recommend this game to all RPG/Adventure. Sure it's not perfect, there could be more RPG elements and more story, but playing the game you won't miss any of that. If you like a challenging game and want something unique, BUY this game.… Expand
  90. HF
    Oct 17, 2009
    10
    I can't believe some people are having such difficulty with this game and rating it low you shouldn't rate a game low just because you suck at it. Demon's Souls is an incredible game and theirs no grinding involved at all I don't know what people are talking about. The game plays absolutely fantastic and if you die 99.9% of the time its entirely your own fault(I beat I can't believe some people are having such difficulty with this game and rating it low you shouldn't rate a game low just because you suck at it. Demon's Souls is an incredible game and theirs no grinding involved at all I don't know what people are talking about. The game plays absolutely fantastic and if you die 99.9% of the time its entirely your own fault(I beat it started as a hunter and only died 17 times). The level design is absolutely phenomenal as well especially so if your into dark fantasy.… Expand
  91. SinisterD
    Oct 17, 2009
    10
    When your playing this game, it starts to feel fairly slow paced, as you slowly churn your way through the meat grinder, and more often then not, you'll die when you encounter a new enemy. But everytime you meet them, you learn there tricks, so when you meet them again, your able to counter them more effectively. You die, and die, and die, and die. Then one day when your playing the When your playing this game, it starts to feel fairly slow paced, as you slowly churn your way through the meat grinder, and more often then not, you'll die when you encounter a new enemy. But everytime you meet them, you learn there tricks, so when you meet them again, your able to counter them more effectively. You die, and die, and die, and die. Then one day when your playing the game you look up and realize... I haven't died in a while? And thats when it hits you. You've gotten much, much better at the game, you've conquered those who have impaled, decapitated, incinerated you to death many many times. IT makes the Achievements on the 360 and the Trophies on the Ps3 look like childs play. And then you get tea bagged by a giant spider, and the process starts all over again. Or if your a very angry person, a Ps3 controller in your HDTV.… Expand
  92. jorgea
    Oct 17, 2009
    10
    This game is truly great, but of course it's not for everyone, well, it is atlus, they kind of expecialized on publishing very niche games. I'm having a blast anyway, and yes it is a RPG, much more then Final Fantasy for an example, you create youi character from scratch, give him/her a name and chose it's class, and then it comes to the very deep leveling system, the only This game is truly great, but of course it's not for everyone, well, it is atlus, they kind of expecialized on publishing very niche games. I'm having a blast anyway, and yes it is a RPG, much more then Final Fantasy for an example, you create youi character from scratch, give him/her a name and chose it's class, and then it comes to the very deep leveling system, the only thing it lacks over a traditional RPG are the side quests. to whoever is up to the chalenge this game will render countles hours of immersive fun, you really fear for your life, taking care on every step . anyway if you consider yourself a true gamer you should at least try this, but if o your image of a hardore game is COD4, halo etc then you better stay away.… Expand
  93. JeremyT
    Oct 17, 2009
    10
    Best game of the year so far. I've never played a game with more relentless tension and atmosphere. Uncharted gets points for production value, but Demon's Souls gets the edge for shear design genius. Awesome dark fantasy.
  94. KT
    Oct 17, 2009
    10
    Demon's Souls beat me in ways I could not have imagined. It took me to the grind house and went all out. Yes, the game is HARD and will not flinch in kicking your ass every time you get hasty, overconfident, lose focus and so on. The brave souls who are ready, able and willing to partake in a hardcore game with old school mechanics will find that this game is quite possibly one of Demon's Souls beat me in ways I could not have imagined. It took me to the grind house and went all out. Yes, the game is HARD and will not flinch in kicking your ass every time you get hasty, overconfident, lose focus and so on. The brave souls who are ready, able and willing to partake in a hardcore game with old school mechanics will find that this game is quite possibly one of the best, most unique, most rewarding and well thought out RPG's of all time. The rest of you immediately put the game down and STOP REVIEWING IT please! It's obviously not everyone's cup of tea, and I'm sick of seeing people rating it down because of their own lack of diligence.… Expand
  95. NikolaosP
    Oct 17, 2009
    10
    This game is hard. And i know this may come as a surprise to some, but hey, this game is not for everyone! It is not an rpg in a traditional sense(well, no video game is a true rpg anyway) and probably it will be like nothing you've ever played before. This game is all about you against a destroyed kingdom, full of demons and monsters waiting to kill you. If this was a different This game is hard. And i know this may come as a surprise to some, but hey, this game is not for everyone! It is not an rpg in a traditional sense(well, no video game is a true rpg anyway) and probably it will be like nothing you've ever played before. This game is all about you against a destroyed kingdom, full of demons and monsters waiting to kill you. If this was a different game, you would be a "one man army" blasting at enemies with ease and only pause on how to defeat an enemy on certain boss fights. But Demon's Souls is not that kind of game! Instead we have an adventure where you have to be on your toes on every corner, think how to overcome every encounter! Its also non-linear. In the first level you will some Dragons and if you go charging at them, you will die. Is this difficult? Maybe. Is this logical? Yes! Other games have spoilt us. Made us think that you can defeat a collosal creature with some QTEs. This weaksauce game design is nowhere to be found on Demon's Souls. Instead it opts for a fair challenge, where the character is a tiny ray of light in the blackest darkness. And after many deaths, there comes the sense of immersion that you really are against immeasurable odds. I can't think of any other game that can claim the same.… Expand
  96. RatChet
    Oct 17, 2009
    9
    Demon's Souls is like Groundhog Day where you can die as often and however you want without penalty. You only get past that day if you figure out how to best kill everything in the large, sprawling set. Exploration this way may seem like punishment to some gamers, but I found it thrillingly good that each weapon has a different mass, acceleration, and impact. Edges dull, armor Demon's Souls is like Groundhog Day where you can die as often and however you want without penalty. You only get past that day if you figure out how to best kill everything in the large, sprawling set. Exploration this way may seem like punishment to some gamers, but I found it thrillingly good that each weapon has a different mass, acceleration, and impact. Edges dull, armor cracks, bodies thud. Each shield deflects, absorbs, and parries differently. And each enemy required that I know them by risking death and knowing each turn and corridor. For gamers, it's a three-D Monster Hunter with a much faster battle system and faster reset when the Hermitaur takes you down. Unlike MH though, the collision detection and radius targeting is quite good, which means less cheap deaths and more precision in how you orient, move, & attack.… Expand
  97. Karkarov
    Oct 16, 2009
    10
    This game despite what many may say is an RPG, an ACTION RPG. Unlike most in the genre this game also requires skill, planning, and patience. To see the words button mashing and frequent restarts in the same sentence is no surprise as that is exactly the wrong way to approach the game. If you like a reasonable challenge, action, being rewarded as a player for learning encounters and This game despite what many may say is an RPG, an ACTION RPG. Unlike most in the genre this game also requires skill, planning, and patience. To see the words button mashing and frequent restarts in the same sentence is no surprise as that is exactly the wrong way to approach the game. If you like a reasonable challenge, action, being rewarded as a player for learning encounters and increasing in play skill... This is as good as it has ever been done. No you wont watch a 16 year old watch poetically in a 20 minute cut scene, no you will not be able to pause and issue orders to your 6 party members, but you will be able to experience a visceral and erwarding game that is hard but always fair. Not to mention enjoy a revolutionary new approach to online gaming that is highly fun and addictive. Demon's Souls isn't for everyone but for fans of true challenge and action RPG's it is the only must buy of 2009.… Expand
  98. JohnM
    Oct 16, 2009
    0
    Big waste of time. Graphics are mediocore at best. The lag is HORRIBLE at times. The gameplay is boring and repetitive. Takes ages to level up and when you do and die. You lose plaything and start all over again. Good thing my store has a 7 day return policy.
  99. AzraelL
    Oct 16, 2009
    9
    Demons souls teaches you to think outside the box. You have to go into every stage and consider what you would do if you were really there. You can't use a halberd in a small hallway, and a mace might be a better weapon to use on a skeleton than a sword. If you think through each encounter instead of just rushing in and trying to hack your way through the levels then you'll come Demons souls teaches you to think outside the box. You have to go into every stage and consider what you would do if you were really there. You can't use a halberd in a small hallway, and a mace might be a better weapon to use on a skeleton than a sword. If you think through each encounter instead of just rushing in and trying to hack your way through the levels then you'll come out just fine. Also contrary to what others may have told you the enemies do get easier as you level up and improve your equipment through forging, It's not a game for the weak of heart so if you can't stand the heat then stay out of the kitchen.… Expand
  100. JeffJ
    Oct 16, 2009
    9
    The only way I could classify this game to another person would be a mix of Oblivion and Ninja Gaiden, it has the similar combat and fantasy style of Oblivion and the similar level design and difficulty of Ninja Gaiden. I imagine the people scoring it incredibly low are people who would give any difficult game a low score as well. Skill and patience are required for this. If you have The only way I could classify this game to another person would be a mix of Oblivion and Ninja Gaiden, it has the similar combat and fantasy style of Oblivion and the similar level design and difficulty of Ninja Gaiden. I imagine the people scoring it incredibly low are people who would give any difficult game a low score as well. Skill and patience are required for this. If you have neither, I suggest avoiding this game.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#13 Best PS3 Game of 2009
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#2 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2009
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#2 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2009

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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 81 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 79 out of 81
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 81
  3. Negative: 0 out of 81
  1. Cynamite
    85
    Demon's Souls: Unbelievably hard and unbelievably satisfying at the same time. If you accomplish to get through your initial rage attacks, you will experience an outstanding action-RPG with a tense and dark atmosphere.
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  2. Telegraph
    100
    Beyond the initial threat of difficulty there waits a remarkable combination of accessibility and challenge, of risk and reward, punishment and empowerment.
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  3. Eurogamer
    90
    It's stoic, uncompromising, difficult to get to know, but also deep, intriguingly disturbed and perversely rewarding. You can learn to love Demon's Souls like few other games in the world. But only if you're prepared to give yourself over to it. [JPN Import]
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