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. asonk1ng
    Sep 10, 2023
    9
    I played the remake before this and was not planning on finishing this game, im halfway thru and im kinda loving this. Its a little bit too easy but i dont mind since im just really good. I died a million times in the remake and i felt like i already knew what was coming. Its really good because its like dark souls 1. Basically it.
  2. Dogmeister
    Sep 5, 2023
    8
    I finished this game after DS 1,2,3 and ER. DS 1 is by far my favorite of the series because of its atmosphere, which is why I instantly felt at home in Demon's Souls. The whole artstyle is basically identical along with the ambience. It was a great way to get more Dark Souls, although it's noticeably less developed than its successor.

    There's very little optional things to discover and    I finished this game after DS 1,2,3 and ER. DS 1 is by far my favorite of the series because of its atmosphere, which is why I instantly felt at home in Demon's Souls. The whole artstyle is basically identical along with the ambience. It was a great way to get more Dark Souls, although it's noticeably less developed than its successor.

    There's very little optional things to discover and the bosses are sometimes incredibly easy. In general, the difficulty balancing is very odd. Flamelurker was a serious challenge for my melee character, but afterwards it felt like I was too strong for the remaining areas and bosses. That said, Elden Ring, in comparison, is so huge and the bosses are so mechanically demanding, it's nice to go into the other direction for a change. Demon's Souls is significantly more strategic than the fast paced, reactive playstyle of the modern Souls games.

    I'd recommend it to Dark Souls 1 lovers, but if you're more a fan of the recent titles it may be too slow for you.    … Expand
  3. DrAMaximus
    Aug 29, 2023
    9
    Когда после многих часов в других соулсах начинаешь знакомиться с душами демонов, то подсознательно сравниваешь их с более поздними играми поджанра, из за чего ощущаешь едкий запах архаики во всём. Однако, чтобы по настоящему понять значение этой игры, следует обратиться к ранним проектам фромов, а именно king's field и shadow tower. Тогда становиться понятен масштаб радикальных изменений,Когда после многих часов в других соулсах начинаешь знакомиться с душами демонов, то подсознательно сравниваешь их с более поздними играми поджанра, из за чего ощущаешь едкий запах архаики во всём. Однако, чтобы по настоящему понять значение этой игры, следует обратиться к ранним проектам фромов, а именно king's field и shadow tower. Тогда становиться понятен масштаб радикальных изменений, которые привнёс Миядзакич: вид от третьего лица, таргетная боёвка, кувырки, парирования и многое другое. Эта игра буквально делит историю студии from software на до и после. Соулсы начинаются именно здесь, несмотря на то что база для них разрабатывалась фромами с 1994 года.

    Но даже в отрыве от исторического контекста, души демонов ещё могут удивить, ведь игра наполнена неким духом эксперимента: странные и символические битвы с боссами, всякие чудные идеи вроде тенденций и интересное смешение разных стилей. И всё это под очень самобытный саундтрек, состоящий из завывания апокалиптических дудок и вгоняющих в транс барабанов войны. Таким образом, для меня на каком то тонком эмоциональном уровне души демонов не похожи ни на один из последующих соулсов и как минимум заслуживают внимания даже спустя многие годы.    … Expand
  4. Seathate
    Aug 21, 2023
    8
    Souls-like konseptinin en ilkel hali. Ancak buna rağmen boss kalitesi şahane tek sıkıntı aradaki mesafe bazen gereksiz uzun hissettiriyor. Onun dışında Demon's Souls hala taş gibi oyun.
  5. Emilio200
    Aug 17, 2023
    9
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  6. DemonsSouls
    Aug 5, 2023
    9
    This game is what made me fall in love with gaming. Even though, at 8 years old, I couldn't get past the first level, it captured me in its bleak charm. Yes, I acknowledge that this game has quite a few flaws, but I really don't care. It is by far my favorite game of all time. I mean, just look at my damn username. I've put in over a thousand hours and no-hit this game multiple times, evenThis game is what made me fall in love with gaming. Even though, at 8 years old, I couldn't get past the first level, it captured me in its bleak charm. Yes, I acknowledge that this game has quite a few flaws, but I really don't care. It is by far my favorite game of all time. I mean, just look at my damn username. I've put in over a thousand hours and no-hit this game multiple times, even doing it twice in a row on one occasion. I know just about everything there is to know about this game, which makes me best qualified to point out some of its glaring problems. The gameplay can be clunky, the enemies are mechanically simple, the framerate is inconsistent, but at the end of the day, I just don't care. I love this game too damn much.… Expand
  7. majesty_x
    Jul 31, 2023
    8
    Graphics: 7/10; Storyline: 7/10; Gameplay: 8/10; Atmosphere: 10/10; Music: 10/10; Summary rating: /10
  8. aaronnmp96
    Jul 22, 2023
    6
    It has taken me a long time to play this game, I have passed the trilogy of dark Souls, Bloodborne and elden Ring, honestly, go for the remake, this game is too outdated and I have not been able to enjoy it. The game lag is horrible, it's too dark. The gameplay is very good, although the bosses are too easy, the levels are challenging, although perhaps too unfair. It's way below Dark SoulsIt has taken me a long time to play this game, I have passed the trilogy of dark Souls, Bloodborne and elden Ring, honestly, go for the remake, this game is too outdated and I have not been able to enjoy it. The game lag is horrible, it's too dark. The gameplay is very good, although the bosses are too easy, the levels are challenging, although perhaps too unfair. It's way below Dark Souls 1, he had very good ideas but he didn't give them the budget. Only recommended for true fans of Souls.… Expand
  9. eva3si0n
    Jun 10, 2023
    9
    Few games can give. emotions like Demon's Souls. I've never been a fan of Souls-like games, but decided to try it from the first part of the series. And it's just amazing. It's a pity, of course, that Demon's Souls remained exclusive to PS3, so more players would meet it. Great gameplay and a wonderful atmosphere of dark fantasy. The complexity of the gameplay is frightening at first, butFew games can give. emotions like Demon's Souls. I've never been a fan of Souls-like games, but decided to try it from the first part of the series. And it's just amazing. It's a pity, of course, that Demon's Souls remained exclusive to PS3, so more players would meet it. Great gameplay and a wonderful atmosphere of dark fantasy. The complexity of the gameplay is frightening at first, but then you pull. And now you already accept every death as a challenge. A great start to the series.… Expand
  10. FATsentinels
    May 23, 2023
    10
    If you have a ps3 you must try this game even if have the remake version on the ps5
  11. H0i29
    May 14, 2023
    0
    ميازاكي انت قحبة ياباني احول ولد يابانية قحبة وش هذا العطب اللي قاعد تسويه بجي انيكك في بيتك يا مازوخي يا مخنث
  12. 3ls0ul
    Mar 7, 2023
    9
    Este juego aún no lo eh jugado o completado, así que pondré una reseña y nota diferentes cuando lo haga.
  13. Mastereed
    Feb 27, 2023
    7
    SOULLESS FATHER

    STARTING THE DEATH CYCLE: Demon's Souls, as the progenitor of modern Souls-Like, launches the foundations that will later be taken up by its heirs. The player is launched as usual within an evocative cutscene that summarizes the entirety of the game world. Due to its simplicity and conciseness it manages to make clear in a few minutes the setting of the world, the main    SOULLESS FATHER

    STARTING THE DEATH CYCLE:
    Demon's Souls, as the progenitor of modern Souls-Like, launches the foundations that will later be taken up by its heirs. The player is launched as usual within an evocative cutscene that summarizes the entirety of the game world. Due to its simplicity and conciseness it manages to make clear in a few minutes the setting of the world, the main enemies, and the protagonist's ultimate goal, to kill all the demons and take their souls. As soon as the cutscene is over, the player will have to dabble in figuring out the mechanics of the game in order to manage not to die in the first few seconds of gameplay. Since there is no explicit tutorial, the early stages of the game are deliberately complex and aimed at making the player understand the target audience and the difficulty they will face. Once the initial gameplay phase is over, one will find oneself in the main hub, from which the real journey begins.

    ENDING THE DEATH CYCLE:
    The gameplay of Demon's Souls is iconic and has created a real genre, the Souls-Like. It is all based on an old-style RPG, relying on a variety of weapons, spells and armors that can give players an immense variety of combinations. This makes the game very replayable and diverse according to the player's style. One of the iconic features of Souls is the difficulty; this is based on a focal point, the dodge, built to be the main method by which a player can go from being annihilated by an enemy to annihilating it. Thanks to the dodge the player can go through virtually any attack, and the amount of invincibility frames vary according to the weight carried by the player; this varies thanks to a mechanic of transportable objects and weight, which will vary according to the amount the speed of the player's movements. Speaking instead of exploration, the game presents 5 routes available upon reaching the central hub, which will provide access to areas completely different from each other. There are also some mechanics exclusive to Demon's Souls, such as the ability to climb over small obstacles, or the tendency mechanic, a value that will vary depending on the player's actions; this value varies between pure white and pure black, and triggers in-game events, such as NPCs, weapons and invaders, depending on the two sides.

    PEERING AN ENEMY FROM AFAR:
    Graphically, Demon's Souls comes across as very dull; the use of unsaturated colors such as gray, green and orange makes the gameplay experience very exhausting and very lackluster. The use of the above colors certainly tends to give an even more pronounced impression of the game's setting, but it often makes the game heavy and tiring, even to the eye. Graphically it is not a gem, there being games released in the same vintage with far more staggeringly detailed graphics. In addition, the design of some bosses often turns out poorly. Animations often result in unnatural and clunky, and it is not uncommon to find many of them repeated for weapons even of different categories.

    “YOU DIED”:
    Audio side the game has two main points, the sound effects and boss OSTs. The sound effects remain iconic to this day and often reused in sequels. As for the OSTs on the other hand, they are still in the early days of what will be seen in Demon's Souls successors, except for a few that are very catchy.
    BUT WHY 7?

    CONS:
    It proves very difficult to be able to critique the father to the Souls genre after completing first the successors and then the original. The feeling one gets from playing it turns out to be that of a test to see if the genre could work, a text that is obviously successful, but that comes across as meager in many of its points. The gameplay often feels monotonous because of the colors used, the very small game areas, with few alternative routes that make exploration more interesting. The use of many of the same or similar animations and the lack of special movesets in weapons makes the choice of one's weaponry a mere DPS value. In-game bosses with more than 3 attacks can be counted on one's fingers and the few bosses with good aesthetics rely on gimmick mechanics (That is based on repeating a monotonous mechanic such as pulling a lever or completing a path by dodging attacks). The game's OSTs, as already discussed, are few and unmemorable, being very short and sparse. Finally, two game-breaking mechanics are present, namely the tendency and the cure grass. As the grass is farmable, it unbalances the game. Tendency, on the other hand, unbalances bad players too much by making them take more damage and good ones to cause more damage.

    PROS:
    Certainly the game's greatest pro is that it has given life to a new genre and tried what no one else had tried before. In addition, the already vast amount of weapons, armor, and the infamous souls lore already makes it a valiant, unfortunately immature title.

    RATING
    Gameplay: 8
    Music: 5
    Story: 8
    Soulness: 7
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  14. Pmstz
    Jan 31, 2023
    9
    Masterpiece

    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
  15. ArtierGG
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    Cuando lo probé por primera vez (hace algunos años) me sentí un poco frustrado al no poder avanzar, pero esa misma sensación se transformó en emoción y orgullo al ir, poco a poco, avanzando y descubriendo la historia. Uno de mis juegos favoritos hasta la fecha. Llevo ya cinco vueltas en el remake para PS5.
  16. Armin4
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    a true gem
    it did not age well after 13 years but still i enjoy playing it
    among all the soulsborne series it was the easiest
  17. shenkenhigh
    Jan 12, 2023
    10
    What a great, magnificent introduction to Souls Universe. 1 Word for this, and it describes everything. Outstanding.
  18. NopeSep79
    Dec 26, 2022
    10
    Me encanta, mi videojuego favorito de los soulsborne y en general, de la vida. Simplemente me encanta la ambientación, la música, el arte del juego, los personajes y la historia. Fue el primer juego de Fromsowfare que analicé más a detalle para enterarme del lore, esto hizo que me enamorara de este juegazo. Simplemente gracias Miyazaki.
  19. Crimson9
    Dec 12, 2022
    8
    Dark Souls seems to get all the praise for starting the Souls-like formula, but the genre actually started with Demon's Souls. That alone puts this game high up there in video game history.

    But even ignoring that. This game is amazing. The atmosphere here is so good I dont think its ever been topped. I also really like how the bosses here are more unique and zelda-esque than the route    Dark Souls seems to get all the praise for starting the Souls-like formula, but the genre actually started with Demon's Souls. That alone puts this game high up there in video game history.

    But even ignoring that. This game is amazing. The atmosphere here is so good I dont think its ever been topped. I also really like how the bosses here are more unique and zelda-esque than the route the series would take eventually.

    That said, theres a reason why Dark Souls gets all the credit. The level design in Demons Souls is really up and down. Theres no interconnectivity the developer would be known for later. The NPCs are largely without personality. The game is short. And while the lore , world design, and combat are great, Dark Souls does all of these things a lot better.    … Expand
  20. Gabitoxico
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Joya de SONY. Realmente me encantó el juego. FASCINANTE LA AMBIENTACIÓN Y LA JUGABILIDAD… Expand
  21. SilentLev
    Aug 31, 2022
    8
    Первая работа Хидетаки Миядзаки больше напоминает концепт, хотя вдохновения играми того же Фумито Уэды здесь чувствуются сильнее всего. Дело, скорее, в деталях, с которыми здесь довольно много проблем (например, банальное управление), помимо очень скверной технической реализации. Очевидно, что игра требовала качественного перенесения на новое поколение, но, честно говоря, ремастер потерялПервая работа Хидетаки Миядзаки больше напоминает концепт, хотя вдохновения играми того же Фумито Уэды здесь чувствуются сильнее всего. Дело, скорее, в деталях, с которыми здесь довольно много проблем (например, банальное управление), помимо очень скверной технической реализации. Очевидно, что игра требовала качественного перенесения на новое поколение, но, честно говоря, ремастер потерял шарм игр студии FS, обогатив и преобразив визуал в нечто иное. Для меня, всё же, оригинал будет каноничным, пускай он со временем и канет в лету вместе с PS3. А ещё это самая сложная игра From в плане локаций. Остров со скатами и болото - однозначно наиболее бесячие и сложные локи в портфолио студии.… Expand
  22. 9bb
    Jul 22, 2022
    10
    It’s sad to see that a lot of modern souls games have forgotten it’s roots. This masterpiece was truly ahead of its time. A game that encourages quick thinking and outsmarting your opponents instead of rolling at the right time. The world is masterfully created. The world tendency makes it so that your actions truly matter. Something g that later games failed to follow up. And the bossIt’s sad to see that a lot of modern souls games have forgotten it’s roots. This masterpiece was truly ahead of its time. A game that encourages quick thinking and outsmarting your opponents instead of rolling at the right time. The world is masterfully created. The world tendency makes it so that your actions truly matter. Something g that later games failed to follow up. And the boss fights all feel different, and all have their own gimmicks. Well most of them.… Expand
  23. KAHRAMANOV
    Jul 5, 2022
    8
    И так мой первый soulslike, жанр мне зашел то что обещал разработчик по поводу айфории после потных боев с боссами абсолютная ПРАВДА мне нравится в игре почти все.
    начнем с плюсов это отзывчивость управления и отличная оптимизация да бывали просадки особенно при битве с Аллантом и при уничтожении коробок в игре и все
    сложность в игре как по мне не такая сложная как все говорили минус    И так мой первый soulslike, жанр мне зашел то что обещал разработчик по поводу айфории после потных боев с боссами абсолютная ПРАВДА мне нравится в игре почти все.
    начнем с плюсов это отзывчивость управления и отличная оптимизация да бывали просадки особенно при битве с Аллантом и при уничтожении коробок в игре и все
    сложность в игре как по мне не такая сложная как все говорили
    минус это легкие боссы ну камон путь до босса сложнее чем сам босс анекдот нет это Demons souls.
    В игре просто дебильная прокачка оружие что бы добыть к примеру лунный камень тебе надо так попотеть чтобы сделать лунное оружие а в этоге его продаёт дворянка Bruh.
    Чтобы дальше чтобы дальше прокачать оружие тебе надо найти полноценный камень который очень редкий камон это не минус но не очень приятно.
    ИИ отличный но сложный в начале особенно голубоглазые рыцари которые меня дико унижали в начале а потом пошло все наоборот а потом красноглазые рыцари которые такие же как и прошлые но все равно будут вас унижать особенно если это тот рыцарь который держит swort двумя руками. бесили арбалетчики у них стрелы самоговорящие nice
    и особенно скелеты с большим мечом на локации 4-2 к тем челам лучше использовать остатки душ на это локации , если ты попытаешься мочить их сам то одним ударом они сносят выносливость щита и ты не успеваешь увернутся 70 смерть а еще эти летающие скаты сами они просто твари как же я бомбил с них а их босс властитель бурь просто посмешище казуальное Bruh
    долина скверны это просто пзд вам надо сразу нафармить королевских лотосов и одеть легкую броню а иначе Bruh самая худшая локация как по мне а худшая из за отравления но все равно я люблю эту игру, Спасибо Бабадзаки это было просто топ
    советую всем нормальным людям у которых не кривые руки казуалом соболезнуюBruh    … Expand
  24. NessNoldo
    Jun 14, 2022
    0
    Overrated game and saga. Frustrating gameplay instead of fun. The most capricious and pedantic games I have faced, labeled as "hard" when, at least with this title, is just a game with modern gaming features removed to add an unfair difficulty. You can't save when you like. There is no checkpoints. You can't pause, even if the controller runs out of battery, you are served to the enemies.Overrated game and saga. Frustrating gameplay instead of fun. The most capricious and pedantic games I have faced, labeled as "hard" when, at least with this title, is just a game with modern gaming features removed to add an unfair difficulty. You can't save when you like. There is no checkpoints. You can't pause, even if the controller runs out of battery, you are served to the enemies. Camera is crap, trophies are too much tedious and annoying to bare for a completion and the game is plain to be made to kill you. If you die you must run all the way back, kill all the enemies again to recover your souls (currency of the game and somehow the experience to make you stronger), because if you die again without recovering, all that progression is lost, just like your time. This game is a total waste of time and the fanbase is just as annoying as the very game. When you try to heal, you can't run or walk at the same time, instead, your character stops and stay there by 2 seconds where your enemies can rape you. I don't know why this saga is considered a big deal, because this is not real difficulty if you have all the modern features ripped off. How is supposed to be fun a game that need you to explore but then it punish you to do so? Is like a bad joke.… Expand
  25. Desertstorm
    May 28, 2022
    10
    To me, this is the best game I ever played when taking into consideration it's era, obviously it is not the overall best game today but if you compare this in 2009 to any other game in that game's year of release, I think it comes out on top. The atmosphere and immersion in this game are unmatched until today.
  26. zach_grech
    May 3, 2022
    8
    A stellar experience that kicked off the Soulsborne series. Incredible how the game managed to get so many things right. The flaws with the game include frustrating level design and the frame rate dips often.
  27. frederik1478
    Apr 17, 2022
    9
    This is my favourite Soul game even if it isn't the best one.I think the open design and atmosphere is the best in the series I absolutely love it and it's music and feelings are the best.But sadly I can say it's the best feeling it's like the gameplay leg is something after playing Dark Souls and this you can really feel how much they improve the heat and animations in Dark Souls andThis is my favourite Soul game even if it isn't the best one.I think the open design and atmosphere is the best in the series I absolutely love it and it's music and feelings are the best.But sadly I can say it's the best feeling it's like the gameplay leg is something after playing Dark Souls and this you can really feel how much they improve the heat and animations in Dark Souls and this just needs it but it has the best boss fights in the serious I would say.… Expand
  28. DragoonC71
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    This is where my Souls Mania Started 10/10 without a Doubt (yeah there is a Nostalgia factor, sue me)
  29. Taulf
    Feb 24, 2022
    9
    Demon souls foi o segundo jogo que joguei da fromsoftware na epoca do ps3 , que jogo maravilhoso é um otimo action rpg , gameplay muito boa e também as boss fight são epicas!!
  30. cchenders40
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    I played this game in 2022 and absolutely loved it. Obviously it inspired the souls/souls like genre of western/Japanese action RPGS. And obviously it created the series known for being so immensely difficult yet fair (Dark Souls 1-3). For those reasons it’s important to gaming. But how does the game stand on its own?

    I would argue it’s a masterpiece on its own. It’s creative, fun,    I played this game in 2022 and absolutely loved it. Obviously it inspired the souls/souls like genre of western/Japanese action RPGS. And obviously it created the series known for being so immensely difficult yet fair (Dark Souls 1-3). For those reasons it’s important to gaming. But how does the game stand on its own?

    I would argue it’s a masterpiece on its own. It’s creative, fun, challenging, a pinnacle of game design at the time (and still stands even today), has amazing atmosphere, great combat (better than even DS2), and a great story and cast of characters. This is simply an amazing game. Everything I got frustrated with (1:4 boss run past the dragon I’m looking at you) were never actually unfair, it was just that I didn’t take the time to patiently learn how to make it past that challenge (when I figured out the dragons attack pattern I felt stupid, just run straight). There are elements that are dated seeing as it came out in 2009, but even at that other than the graphics it doesn’t feel dated, it holds up with modern games and is better than most RPGs that have released in the last 10 years. This game is a dated masterpiece without a doubt. Give it a try, but know if you are struggling with an enemy or action sequence, just slow down be patient and learn it. This game is not about babying you and it wants you to take your time. Also pro tip listen to all dialogue, you’ll get a lot more out of this game if you do, there is some great lore and world building. Amazing game!    … Expand
  31. michealmyles
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    It's the greatest action RPG ever made, period. Far ahead of its time. Amazing graphics, visceral gameplay and a compelling narrative all tie in together for an unforgettable experience. Forget the remaster. THIS is the one you need to play. Maybe someday online will come back in an unoffial capacity.
  32. kevcap09
    Jan 28, 2022
    9
    Gioco spettacolare e pieno di adrenalina, non metto 10 per alcune meccaniche implementate male, ad esempio come le risorse che si esauriscono anche quando muori, per il resto gioco stupendo, anche se non per tutti.
  33. Kajan
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Zajebista gra, gra się super - wyciska z PS3 ostatnie soki. Setki rozegranych godzin.… Expand
  34. wwwzzzzz
    Nov 10, 2021
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. just so so.................................................................… Expand
  35. nurfedx
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    One of the best Games known to mankind.
    From Software is a safe heaven for the Gaming community.
    Especially in times where big Developers dissapiont us with theyr fraudulent intent.
    Praise the sun!
  36. Jonneeyy
    Sep 8, 2021
    9
    Ein toller Vorgänger von Dark Souls, der zwar hier und da kleine Macken hat aber grundsätzlich enorme Freude bereitet und schön knackig ist.
  37. BABERKA
    Aug 16, 2021
    0
    This piece of curve is not up to the game ! It's just awful, how could you make this crooked piece of ****
  38. S3XU4LH34L1NG
    Jul 4, 2021
    9
    I love this game i ve played it dozens of times, there are so many ways to play, the game is challenging but mostly fair. This game is where from soft got to the next level imo.
  39. Tromble
    Jun 28, 2021
    9
    Although Demon's Soul's is plagued by unpolished design it completely makes up for this through raw ambition and execution.

    Demon's Soul's laid is one of those games that not only defines a genre but generates it outright.

    With a bizarre and haunting soundtrack and thick and oppressive atmosphere Demon's Souls' is truly a thing to behold.

    I would highly recommend Demon's Souls.
  40. BaBka_YaGGa
    May 17, 2021
    10
    Начало зарождения великой серии souls. Игра в стиле deep dark fantasy, топ на все века!!!
  41. CFMCritic
    May 12, 2021
    8
    Demon's Souls is an authentic experience. It may lack some of the franchise's best elements but it's the one that started it all and we have to pay respect.
  42. Callly
    May 11, 2021
    8
    Not memorable as dark souls nor as clunky as dark souls 2. Demon's souls is the weird but great starting point of the souls franchise.
  43. tharikleo
    Apr 19, 2021
    8
    Marcou o início de uma nova era para os RPGs. Tem inimigos complicados, muita ação e um lore incrível.
  44. AllanWake
    Mar 21, 2021
    9
    Um jogo que criou seu próprio gênero e é uma das melhores representações dele até hoje. As únicas coisas que realmente incomodam são as constantes quedas de frames e o barulho insano que o PS3 faz após pouco mais de uma hora de jogatina.
  45. AlorN
    Feb 18, 2021
    10
    Demon's Souls стал для меня причиной покупки PS3.И я ни разу не пожалел. В эру казуальных игр явился он, и без сомнения хорошо повлиял на игровую индустрию. Великолепный геймплей, густая, гнетущая атмосфера, хороший лор, необычная система кооператива и пвп. Все это произвело на меня неизгладимое впечатление. Да, проба пера Миядзаки вышла не без небольших огрехов, но так зарождаласьDemon's Souls стал для меня причиной покупки PS3.И я ни разу не пожалел. В эру казуальных игр явился он, и без сомнения хорошо повлиял на игровую индустрию. Великолепный геймплей, густая, гнетущая атмосфера, хороший лор, необычная система кооператива и пвп. Все это произвело на меня неизгладимое впечатление. Да, проба пера Миядзаки вышла не без небольших огрехов, но так зарождалась легенда.… Expand
  46. yertre
    Feb 14, 2021
    10
    Still the 2nd best game in the souls series, and one of the best games ever made. I haven't been able to get my hands on a PS5 to play the new remake, but I hope that it stays faithful to the original.

    The souls series have been relying on their action elements more and more recently, and it's refreshing to revisit the series before it found its identity in action, because the souls    Still the 2nd best game in the souls series, and one of the best games ever made. I haven't been able to get my hands on a PS5 to play the new remake, but I hope that it stays faithful to the original.

    The souls series have been relying on their action elements more and more recently, and it's refreshing to revisit the series before it found its identity in action, because the souls games have NEVER been good at that.

    Your choices really matter in this game. NPCs don't just sit around waiting for you, you really have to be careful. The game isn't difficult when compared to more recent entries into the genre (Hollow Knight, Nioh), but it's far more unforgiving than any of those games, and it's that that makes the game so special.

    This game is still fantastic 10 years later. The recent souls games and all the "souls-likes" have just helped me appreciate the game more, not less. A must play for anyone who likes difficult games, and I hope the PS5 remake helps more people experience this game.    … Expand
  47. bear00766
    Feb 6, 2021
    10
    I have to admit. This game didn't click for me at first. I rented it and beat the first area and couldn't make a dent past
  48. soahknam
    Jan 18, 2021
    10
    right now I'm playing demons souls remake, this game is epic, and also the first ip from software that created the genre souls. I want to tell you a story, in those years 2009, I was one of the first to play this game and there were many comparisons with dragon age and what they criticized the most was the absence of history, many were made a bad game, but when a real masterpiece speaksright now I'm playing demons souls remake, this game is epic, and also the first ip from software that created the genre souls. I want to tell you a story, in those years 2009, I was one of the first to play this game and there were many comparisons with dragon age and what they criticized the most was the absence of history, many were made a bad game, but when a real masterpiece speaks for itself, the facts and the time made demon souls a better game than dragon age.

    Story: 8/10
    Gameplay: 10+/10
    Music: 10/10
    Visuals: 10/10

    Personal Score: 10+ A master piece !!    … Expand
  49. mythiiix
    Dec 17, 2020
    10
    FromSoftware are masterminds for making this game, Thank You Hidetaka Miyazaki for this masterpiece! a must play for sure!!
  50. Volchek
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    amazing game, myazaki has done an incredible job the atmosphere of this dark fantasy is stunning
  51. XfighterX
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    True standout game from 2009. Atmosphere, graphics, boss design. It was amazing.
  52. HTGamer
    Nov 17, 2020
    9
    Demon's Souls literally came out of nowhere. I know this because I was one of those people who learnt about the game through word of mouth and imported an english language version back in 2010. Even Sony (who own the IP rights) failed to realize Demon's Souls' potential by not even bothering with publishing the game outside Japan, because they deemed it as non-marketable. It took plenty ofDemon's Souls literally came out of nowhere. I know this because I was one of those people who learnt about the game through word of mouth and imported an english language version back in 2010. Even Sony (who own the IP rights) failed to realize Demon's Souls' potential by not even bothering with publishing the game outside Japan, because they deemed it as non-marketable. It took plenty of raging reviews and thousands of imports before Sony finally decided to supply the western gaming world with Demon's Souls. Back then all games were hand-holding players and the challenge was nowhere to be seen, so Demon's Souls' success becomes even more astonishing when you think about the gaming landscape of 2009. Sony paid for their mistake by losing the exclusive rights to a fan-favorite series and FROM Software went multi-platform with Dark Souls and later Sekiro.

    Demon's Souls was a rough prototype for what would eventually become the Soulsborne genre as envisioned by Hidetaka Miyazaki. Thus Demon's Souls is different and more adventurous in its design than the games that followed. Instead of an open world map with plenty of interconnected areas, Demon's Souls features 5 separate worlds, each of which is further split into 3 sub-areas. Each area is a sprawling map with plenty of secrets, twisting passages, shortcuts, traps, and deadly enemies. Bosses range from the easy ones to the more challenging ones, there's even a boss fight where you have to beat a live player who's controlling the boss (if you play offline you fight a stupid NPC boss instead). The world tendency mechanic was a nice idea but not well-enough implemented. But Demon's Souls most unique characteristic is its atmosphere, the Tower of Latria alone is easily more scary than any Dark Souls game (although Bloodborne would feature an even more horrific atmosphere later on by becoming more Lovecraftian).

    Unfortunately Demon's Souls ran very poorly on the PS3 (although it wasn't uncommon for games of the era to run at 20-25 fps) and image quality was lacking due to the low budget. But the game's shortcomings didn't stop it from becoming a cult classic, a game whose servers were scheduled to shut down in 2011 but popular demand resulted in the servers remaining live until Sony shut them down in 2018. Not to mention that plenty of people emulate Demon's Souls on PC through RPCS3 to this day.

    Demon's Souls made a huge impact back in 2009 and is an all-time classic game. Not only did it give birth to the Soulsborne genre, but inspired other game developers to make their games more challenging than before and adopt its combat system (just look at 2018's God of War and Team Ninja's Nioh games). And yes, after lots of popular demand, Demon's Souls' even been remade on the PS5, an excellent and modern revision of the original. I highly recommend Demon's Souls, whether you play the original PS3 version, the emulated on PC, or the PS5 remake.    … Expand
  53. Jeabus
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Compared to the remake this is an absolute masterpiece in every way other than the graphics. Even then this has a much more eerie and dark tone to it while the Remake tries too hard to be eye-candy and thus ruins the atmosphere.
  54. geez99
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Masterful classic that truly stood out back in 2010 as something different, not like this weak remake that could be made by any indie studio.
  55. imspeechless
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    This is TRUE CLASSIC. Back in 2009/2010 it was absolute standout game. Something new. Not like this awful remake.
  56. Cerra
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    I've been playing this game for years and never gets old to me. I'm looking forward to playing the remake on PS5, so excited about it!
  57. hocineDZ
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    The game that started the soul series, it was a unique experience you had to restart the whole level if you die and one thing i liked about it is the online experience like reading other gamers messages on the floor looking for an advice or helping somebody stuck on a boss fight or getting invaded by another player, the game could be played offline but it's not as good as being played withThe game that started the soul series, it was a unique experience you had to restart the whole level if you die and one thing i liked about it is the online experience like reading other gamers messages on the floor looking for an advice or helping somebody stuck on a boss fight or getting invaded by another player, the game could be played offline but it's not as good as being played with online connection so that you can enjoy the full game.… Expand
  58. Henriquemonk
    Sep 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O jogo é sensacional, recomendo esplora-lo na forma de alma pra aproveitar certas quests. ..… Expand
  59. Lewis-Angelo
    Sep 22, 2020
    10
    el mejor juego de su generación

    pionero y artífice de todo un género

    juego de culto
  60. djape
    Sep 18, 2020
    9
    classic starter to legendary series!! Demos Souls is great for the experience/reward.
  61. daikengo
    Sep 16, 2020
    7
    귀족과 신성기사가 너무 강하지만, 레벨 디자인이 너무 부조리해서 저 둘 아니면 게임하기 참 힘들다. 솔직히 각 지역 보스까지 무조건 논스톱으로 진행해야 하는 구조는 너무 쓰레기. 그래도 플5로 리마 나오면 또 사서 하겠지.
  62. MasterMoonfire
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    Demon’s Souls is a very challenging and very fun Action RPG experience, and the best game of 2009. Demon's Souls is fun not just because the challenge, but also because of its setting and world. The world of Boletaria is dark and foreboding in a very beautiful way, the gameplay is very challenging but also fair in every way, the boss battles are very well done, each boss battle has theirDemon’s Souls is a very challenging and very fun Action RPG experience, and the best game of 2009. Demon's Souls is fun not just because the challenge, but also because of its setting and world. The world of Boletaria is dark and foreboding in a very beautiful way, the gameplay is very challenging but also fair in every way, the boss battles are very well done, each boss battle has their own variety and they won’t go down without a fight, and there are no bosses you can skip. The gameplay consists of accessing different areas via the “archstone”, each archstone leads to a different location, each area has boss battles and items to collect. Each location is very different from the others, there are 5 total that are accessible. The soundtrack is another thing to point out as well, while there is little to no music in the open world, you are blasted with amazing battle music when in contact with a boss. Overall Demon’s Souls is an amazing game, the repetition of traversing the levels is very little thanks to each area being very unique and interesting in their own
    Demon's Souls is one of the best PS3 exclusives and the first Souls game I recommend you try out.    … Expand
  63. dggt
    Aug 24, 2020
    7
    Great game, style, gameplay, with original mechanics, everything is at a good level. But the game is not player-friendly, and I'm not talking about its complexity in terms of the walkthrough itself, it's difficult in that it doesn't inform you in any way how something works here, where to find the object, what it does, how and why. You need to learn everything yourself along the way, byGreat game, style, gameplay, with original mechanics, everything is at a good level. But the game is not player-friendly, and I'm not talking about its complexity in terms of the walkthrough itself, it's difficult in that it doesn't inform you in any way how something works here, where to find the object, what it does, how and why. You need to learn everything yourself along the way, by trial and error, as well as with completion of the bosses, enemies and levels. If you don't look for info on the Internet, then just to understand HOW you can kill the boss, you have to spend a lot of time by trials and errors. For this reason, I dropped game walkthrough, it is not interesting to play by the guides, and it’s a big waste of my time to find out, it’s not worth it, and in the end it won’t bring so much pleasure.… Expand
  64. doodlerman
    Jul 30, 2020
    9
    I wonder if this had been my first exposure to From Soft's genre defining Souls-likes before Dark Souls if I would have been as attached to Demon's Souls as I am. On one side, it's possibly the most unforgiving and vague of Miyazaki's games, but on the other - having experienced Dark Souls first - it's pretty easy, at least as far as Soulsborne games go. It's certainly rough around theI wonder if this had been my first exposure to From Soft's genre defining Souls-likes before Dark Souls if I would have been as attached to Demon's Souls as I am. On one side, it's possibly the most unforgiving and vague of Miyazaki's games, but on the other - having experienced Dark Souls first - it's pretty easy, at least as far as Soulsborne games go. It's certainly rough around the edges, but it more than makes up for it with its challenging gameplay, dense worlds, and thick atmosphere. The MIDI-based soundtrack is so full of character - may just be my favorite of any From Software game, even if it's kind of goofy sometimes. I sincerely hope BluePoint's remake features an option to have the original soundtrack. The Nexus a wonder to explore - and that's just the hub world... though finding the Monumental took forever my first go around.

    There are some key aspects to the gameplay which aren't explained very well - World Tendency being one of the big ones - but it never hindered my experience. Ladder climbing speed was a bit annoying - especially in the Shrine of Storms world. I was also annoyed by the fact that, depending on where your character is positioned in the world, dying or loading out of the game sometimes sent me an entire checkpoint behind my most recent checkpoint upon reloading. This meant I would have to warp to the Nexus and then warp back to the proper checkpoint. Hopefully the remake addresses this - and includes the ability to warp between checkpoints instead of having to go back to the Nexus first. Apparently PVP was a nightmare, as well, but I never had the chance to experience it. I did get to dabble briefly with co-op, though, and had no issues there.

    Despite it's flaws, it's a masterpiece that I highly recommend everyone at least try. Looking forward to the PS5 remake.    … Expand
  65. Redseagaming123
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played for the PS3 and I'm excited about the PS5 remake
  66. killerlcg
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Didn't look interesting at first when I first play it at a friend house but when I was trying out the combat it was way better than I expected. So I went to buy my own copy and feel in love with this game. The control is nice cause you feel like you could actually control your guy that's what made me love this game. Worth a try if you live to fail and get better everytime.
  67. victorfogaca
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    100% de certeza que e o melhor jogo da From Software, e um jogo q infelizmente ficou datado, ainda bem q a Sony e dona da IP, então finalmente teremos um remake de qualidade feito pela Bluepoint Games.
  68. Kiomarv
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Спасибо Миятзаки что в своё время ты показал что значит игра! Шедевр
  69. Ranty
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After seeing the remake announcement I thought it was best to go back and play this (even though the servers are no longer on line). Even with no other players this game still has the charm and fear I remember from the first time playing it. I know people complain about the world alignment system but its novelty was needed to add a little more to the world and its story. Magic is as overpowered as I remember but with the difficulty it means nothing if you can't react fast enough. The only thing I do miss is the mutliplayer, the feeling of going around vast areas with equally terrified friends was on a whole new level. (never co-op the blind/old hero unless you want to see him jump around like a kangaroo on steroids if its the same in the remake).… Expand
  70. tantotonto
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    No se que hubisese pasado si hubiese sido el primer souls al que hubiese jugado, seguramente seria mi preferido, jugandolo despues de los tres dark souls se notan mucho las carencias de ser el iniciador de la saga. Todo y así esta a un nivel superior, los amantes de la saga souls sabrán porque.
  71. egoBorder
    Jun 13, 2020
    9
    This game is awesome. It can beat you down pretty hard sometimes, but once you come to understand it it will be a very satisfying experience. If you've played the later games, you can expect some elements that simply are not as well implemented in this game. But for its age, it gets a whole lot right, and remains worth a look at least.
  72. DouchebagUncle
    Jun 12, 2020
    8
    I was never interested in playing Demon's Souls -even after completing the other four games in the franchise- until this year when I decided to at least check it out to pay respects to the title that started it all. This game is a primitive Dark Souls and its major flaws are really notable after playing the other Souls. However, it doesn't mean that Demon's Souls is a bad game. I don'tI was never interested in playing Demon's Souls -even after completing the other four games in the franchise- until this year when I decided to at least check it out to pay respects to the title that started it all. This game is a primitive Dark Souls and its major flaws are really notable after playing the other Souls. However, it doesn't mean that Demon's Souls is a bad game. I don't feel any nostalgia towards it and I don't think that it's as good as the rest of the franchise but it's pretty enjoyable and I had a good time with it.

    Unlike the other Souls games, this one gives you complete freedom after defeating the first boss. You can play any area in any order through the Nexus hub. Most of the bosses are fine but only a few are truly challenging and the final boss is a joke. The game is hard and at first it can be tedious to farm healing items because I was used to Dark Souls' Estus Flask.

    Most of the time the areas are way harder than its respective bosses and there are no extra archstones after the first one, so the game returns you to the beginning of every level when you die. This didn't bother me too much except for Boletaria Palace 1-4, which has the hardest boss and the longest trek to him. The areas, their atmosphere and the soundtrack are well done, from the somewhat creepy Tower of Latria to the dirty Valley of Defilement (or Blighttown 1.0).

    To my surprise, the New Game+ is actually a lot harder than the first playthrough and some enemies can one-shot you, which isn't very fair. I also have mixed feelings towards the Body/Soul Form mechanic because you do more damage while in Soul Form but your HP is halved. You can use a ring to have the 75% of your HP but you only have two ring slots. You are probably going to play most of the game in Soul Form because the item to return to Body Form is uncommon (unlike Dark Souls 2's Effigies).

    Magic is extremely OP, even more than in Dark Souls. You could say that it's a bad thing but it's so fun to obliterate everything in your pass and destroy bosses in 20 seconds. I recommend not to use magic in your first playthrough. Use it after completing the game at least once so it could feel like a great reward.

    Sadly, the online servers were already shut down but I was able to connect to a private server to test the multiplayer. I had a short but fun experience and the matchmaking was really quick (probably because only 20 people played the game online). You also have the option to rate other players so that they are later matched with people of the same rank. This was never brought back in any other Souls but it may be useful.

    So... the major flaws... Item burden is dumb. The World Tendency mechanic isn't very well implemented. Some stones (used to upgrade weapons) can only be acquired by killing specific enemies and they have a ridiculously low chance to drop them. Using ladders feels like an eternity (it could be a minor issue but it's annoying). As I said above, some enemies in NG+ or higher have a lot of health and can (and will) one-shot you.

    I enjoyed noticing every concept or mechanic that was later improved in other Souls games or the ones that were never brought back. Luckily, this game's major flaws were resolved in Dark Souls and I hope that its remake modernizes the gameplay. By the way, Demon's Souls has some issues but I will definitely buy the remake if I have the chance. If you have a PS3 and you like Souls games, give it a try.    … Expand
  73. Guo56
    Jun 11, 2020
    10
    Demon’s Souls is my favorite game ever made and is the best dark fantasy game ever made. Love this game and it’s lore.
  74. Dachman
    Jun 8, 2020
    10
    I've played the game after Dark Souls and Dark Souls 2 and can say for sure this game is more Dark Souls than Dark Souls 2. One of the best games of the 7th generation and one of the top five on PS3. Highly recommended.
  75. Electrohead
    May 18, 2020
    9
    Revisiting this game over ten years later has truly shown how revolutionary this game was. The game is still a ton of fun and will show how much you've improved at the 'Souls'-style games if you continued to play the later entries in the franchise. Unfortunately, the servers are no longer up, so the online features are totally gone and the crafting system is a bit of a nightmare. DespiteRevisiting this game over ten years later has truly shown how revolutionary this game was. The game is still a ton of fun and will show how much you've improved at the 'Souls'-style games if you continued to play the later entries in the franchise. Unfortunately, the servers are no longer up, so the online features are totally gone and the crafting system is a bit of a nightmare. Despite this, the game is still well worth revisiting.… Expand
  76. bancandrei
    May 12, 2020
    7
    This game is already a bit dated and clunky compared to other souls games, but it innovated so much in the genre that it deserves to be appreciated by more people.
    The setting and story do a very good job of capturing my imagination.
  77. Muismi
    Apr 29, 2020
    9
    Demons Souls, por dónde empezar... Este juego de FromSoftware marca un antes y un después en la industria. Introduce mecánicas nunca vistas, una jugabilidad y un carácter que lo diferencia del resto de videojuegos del mercado. Es un Must-Play en toda regla, una joya que la gente debe probar. Significa mucho este juego que se hizo con poco presupuesto y arriesgando mucho en su fórmula, puesDemons Souls, por dónde empezar... Este juego de FromSoftware marca un antes y un después en la industria. Introduce mecánicas nunca vistas, una jugabilidad y un carácter que lo diferencia del resto de videojuegos del mercado. Es un Must-Play en toda regla, una joya que la gente debe probar. Significa mucho este juego que se hizo con poco presupuesto y arriesgando mucho en su fórmula, pues es el comienzo de la 'Saga Souls' y da lugar tambíen a Bloodborne y Sekiro. Todo esos juegos nacen de la semilla que partió de Demon's Souls. Pero no le doy el 10, porque para ello tendría que ser casi perfecto, y en este caso el juego tiene algunos bugs, algun que otro fallo en las 'hitboxes' y un componente online algo errático. Estos pequeños inconvenientes no deben disuadir al posible jugador, pues es una obra de arte para el año en que se publicó. Es exclusivo de PS3 y todo el que la posea debería jugarlo.… Expand
  78. AbhinavDasiga
    Mar 31, 2020
    8
    The first of the soulsborne series, Demon's Souls is beginning to show its age with the clunky controls and slight lack of polish when compared to the following games in the From Software catalog. What it does do however is masterfully set up the atmosphere and monumental scale of the challenge before the player.
  79. r3volution
    Feb 15, 2020
    10
    Amazing game! I am playing it for the first time in 2020 and I am having a blast
  80. PanMrkvicka
    Feb 11, 2020
    8
    This is what started it all. The game is as good as the first dark souls but it has some problems. I loved the game but there are too many gimmick boss fights where you need to do something or get some item in order to defeat a boss and its no challenge. Also some bosses are meh. The game focuses more on the in between bosses areas which are a perfect challenge and are sometimes prettyThis is what started it all. The game is as good as the first dark souls but it has some problems. I loved the game but there are too many gimmick boss fights where you need to do something or get some item in order to defeat a boss and its no challenge. Also some bosses are meh. The game focuses more on the in between bosses areas which are a perfect challenge and are sometimes pretty long. If they combined it with better bosses it would have been perfect game.… Expand
  81. AlvaroK95
    Jan 2, 2020
    9
    Un videojuego sobresaliente y el inicio de una saga que marcará un género y una década.
  82. DRodrigues
    Dec 15, 2019
    10
    Mesmo sendo o primeiro da saga souls, esse jogo não deixa a desejar. Espero que um dia seja lançado um remaster ou um segundo demon's souls.
  83. Dingytheman
    Dec 7, 2019
    9
    I played this after the disappointing Dark Souls 2 and was pleasantly surprised to find a game almost as good and even better in some aspects than the sequel, Dark Souls.
    There are no weak areas like Demon Ruins or Lost Izalith but the game world feels a bit more disconnected, you warp to different areas and progress from there, but each is every bit as good as any you find in Dark Souls.    I played this after the disappointing Dark Souls 2 and was pleasantly surprised to find a game almost as good and even better in some aspects than the sequel, Dark Souls.
    There are no weak areas like Demon Ruins or Lost Izalith but the game world feels a bit more disconnected, you warp to different areas and progress from there, but each is every bit as good as any you find in Dark Souls.
    The healing system is the biggest downside since there's an overabundance of healing grass throughout the game, I died very few times when I played and cleared most bosses on my first try.
    The soundtrack is very unique and my favorite in the series on last gen, the atmosphere feels slightly more dark fantasy than the sequel and the game has better closure as well.    … Expand
  84. JoseofCatarina
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    This game is a truly hidden gem. This is the game that started off the Souls series, and it has truly survived the test of time. Definitely a must play. 10/10
  85. JFalcon
    Nov 4, 2019
    9
    This is the firstly typified From Software method of this genre. I am a huge fan of the medieval concept however, I never imagined combat physical could be enjoyable. I have no idea how long I have played this game. Most people did not experience this amazing game compared to Dark Souls; I hope they can do experience this amazing journey. I wish they would make a remaster for PS4 or PC.
  86. Vaffanapoli
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    A masterpiece, a unique setting within the souls saga, dubbing has character. He laid all the bases that were later used in Dark Souls. The soundtrack is amazing, the best in the saga.
  87. Zankyouo
    Sep 3, 2019
    8
    Este es el juego que empezó la saga de soulsborne y lo respeto mucho por eso, pero no hay que negar que actualmente queda un tanto obtuso. Me parece que sigue siendo disfrutable perfectamente pero es más viable pillarse un dark souls que esto, ya que las hit box tienen serios problemas y hay zonas un poquito mal pensadas. Pero aún así, creo que se merece más reconocimiento que el queEste es el juego que empezó la saga de soulsborne y lo respeto mucho por eso, pero no hay que negar que actualmente queda un tanto obtuso. Me parece que sigue siendo disfrutable perfectamente pero es más viable pillarse un dark souls que esto, ya que las hit box tienen serios problemas y hay zonas un poquito mal pensadas. Pero aún así, creo que se merece más reconocimiento que el que obtiene, ya que dark souls puede haber sido la cúspide de esto, pero no hay que olvidar que sin demons souls, dark souls no existirá… Expand
  88. XV_
    Aug 17, 2019
    9
    I played this game post Dark Souls so it's up to you if that is a good or bad thing. Regardless, I slashed my way through Demon' Souls in a short period of days, I was really hooked by the game's atmosphere. As a now devoted FromSoftware fan, I think that maybe some FromSoftware games that came after lack some of the charm and moments that Demon's Souls has to offer.

    At this moment in    I played this game post Dark Souls so it's up to you if that is a good or bad thing. Regardless, I slashed my way through Demon' Souls in a short period of days, I was really hooked by the game's atmosphere. As a now devoted FromSoftware fan, I think that maybe some FromSoftware games that came after lack some of the charm and moments that Demon's Souls has to offer.

    At this moment in time its hard to think that there are people in the gaming world that aren't familiar with the so-called "SoulsBorne" games so you may know that this game is hard, but same as its predecessors it is as rewarding and addictive. I find it a little grindy in some areas but aside from that the rhythm of progression was great, the combat is simple but brutal so you'll not miss that.

    I want to make a note that the music is a masterpiece, it has its own tune and its classic from the moment zero, unlike the after FS games that at times can sound a little too familiar, this game has a different vibe (If I knew of music I could point what exactly is), like something that I haven't heard in games or movies in a while, is amazing.

    The story is cryptic but has some kind of linearity which is nice, also I may be wrong but I have certain fights that seemed optional and added a ton of meat to the main narrative and I loved that, so it felt organic in so many ways.

    I can give Demon's Souls enough credit for anything, and my issues are really so minor like some FPS drops and a warp system that kinda screws if just a little the mood of the game. I really hope that this game has a remaster or remake because it's kind of hard to get and the online functions are down as well, a classic.    … Expand
  89. Megadead90
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    It is amazingly cool if you get enough info how the game actually works. Very interesting and satisfying game.
  90. KanadeTachibana
    May 18, 2019
    10
    Still playing. Still one of the best games of all time! The grandfather of the Souls Games. A masterpiece.
  91. Jaybe996
    Apr 6, 2019
    10
    Best Souls game out there with Dark souls 1, im very much so hoping for a remaster thats all i need :( or just make it playable on the ps4 pls :(
  92. Przemun1304
    Feb 15, 2019
    10
    thank you FromSoftware you started making games like this !
    You're unbelievable guys.
  93. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    Legendary game, play it, this game changed my life for good, all I have for this game is LOVE.
  94. okayokay
    Oct 10, 2018
    8
    rrrrrrrrrrraaaaaaaaaaadddddddddddiiiiiiiiiiicccccccccccaaaaaaaaaaalllllllllll
  95. ripa123
    Sep 22, 2018
    0
    I have played all soulsborne games. i love all the other four games (even ds 2), but this game is BORING. poor mechanics, no shortcuts, terrible weapons. i did not enjoy this game at all.
  96. dmasz91
    Jul 18, 2018
    1
    I bought this game thinking it would be good because of all the high reviews, but it's the worst game I've ever started. I can't even get past the 1st level and have tried 3 times already. Everytime you die, it sets you back to the beginning, even when you think you've already passed a possible checkpoint. It doesn't autosave for you at various locations. It is just the type of game thatI bought this game thinking it would be good because of all the high reviews, but it's the worst game I've ever started. I can't even get past the 1st level and have tried 3 times already. Everytime you die, it sets you back to the beginning, even when you think you've already passed a possible checkpoint. It doesn't autosave for you at various locations. It is just the type of game that you have to keep repeating the level over and over again hoping you can get further than last time. By the time you reach the boss you'll die there for sure as well. There is no map to follow, so you're blinding going along and don't know the goal or where you're going. It's not a good game for planning to play for only 1 hour or something like that, you won't know how long it'll take you to complete a level and you could be there all day. The character reacts to your commands pretty slowly. There is a huge lag when you want to parry an attack and especially when you want to take a healing item. Don't waste your money on this game.… Expand
  97. GAMERGUYCASUAL
    Jun 5, 2018
    8
    As a good first start to this genre, From Software did a great job. Combat is slow and challenging, story is damn near non-existent, but overall a good game.
  98. Hakatzzz
    Apr 18, 2018
    10
    I'll be short on this one.Finaly had pleasure to play this 2009 game.One word - PERFECT !
  99. iddqd4
    Mar 16, 2018
    8
    Может быть я когда-нибудь осилю эту игру, хотя кого я обманываю. (
  100. Hurrikhan
    Dec 19, 2017
    10
    It took me about 130 hours to finish this 80-era masochistic game.
    Beautiful, dark, depressing and unforgiving.
    Fear and traps at every angle. Every misstep is fatal.
    But when you kill a boss ... you have killed ... a boss.
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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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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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