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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  3. Negative: 126 out of 2033
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  1. IrishChai
    Sep 26, 2011
    9
    At a time in the gaming industry when so many games hold your hand throughout the whole experience with little to no risk involved, games like Demon's Souls are a breath of fresh air. I have to give the devs a lot of credit here for really nailing the difficulty curve to make it as hard as it can be without making it impossible or feel like you died because of stupid game design. This gameAt a time in the gaming industry when so many games hold your hand throughout the whole experience with little to no risk involved, games like Demon's Souls are a breath of fresh air. I have to give the devs a lot of credit here for really nailing the difficulty curve to make it as hard as it can be without making it impossible or feel like you died because of stupid game design. This game just isn't that frustrating to me compared to other difficult games because it's so well done. I'm no beginner when it comes to difficult games. My favorites include the Prinny series, and old school games like Kid Icarus that were just brutal at the time, but part of that was some pretty irritating mechanics like simple jumping or not seeing what is coming. This is probably the first time I felt like every death was entirely dependent on my skill instead of dying to bad mechanics or stupid game design decisions. My character controlled exactly as I needed him to, but never took over for me when I made a mistake nor saved me from death when I deserved it.

    Every single death was productive in helping me get better at the game. It took me a ridiculous amount of hours just to beat the first level, but it was really really fun. It got to the point that every obstacle I overcame was laughably easy going through it the 100th time making the deaths feel much less daunting getting back to where I died last so I could at least recover dropped souls (like a currency from killing something). It's the kind of design that reinforced the feeling that you're always making progress, and that nothing is all that difficult if you give it time and patience.

    So to sum it all up, I think it's an incredible game in every way, unless the player prefers games with no death penalty and obstacles that are so easy you can go through entire levels in one try. if you like action RPGs, a little old-school difficulty, and great presentation, you gotta try this game!    … Expand
  2. Stefarooh
    Mar 3, 2012
    10
    I grew up playing those hard as hell games from the 80'swhere save points and re-generating health would have been laughed at but I preserved and the reward was triumphant when defeating some of those insurmountable challenges (Dr. Wily from the early Rockman/Megaman series) being one of my arch video game nemeses. Somewhere between then and now gamers got mollycoddled and hand held and II grew up playing those hard as hell games from the 80'swhere save points and re-generating health would have been laughed at but I preserved and the reward was triumphant when defeating some of those insurmountable challenges (Dr. Wily from the early Rockman/Megaman series) being one of my arch video game nemeses. Somewhere between then and now gamers got mollycoddled and hand held and I forgot what a true game challenge was, and that to finally finish a game was a celebration. Now days I just play to finish the dam thing not for the challenge. Well enter Demon's Souls. What a surprise to find a game in this day and age that mimics the classics of yesteryear. Initially, my older self was a bit reprehensive about the many deaths, returning to beginning of levels and the repetition but then the kid in me joyously reminded me that this is how it used to be. Demon's Souls by todayâ… Expand
  3. Caestus
    Mar 9, 2014
    10
    Challenging and rewarding RPG with a great battle system and atmosphere, altough the nexus system destroys the last a bit. Punishes you for your mistakes and makes sure, you wont make them twice.
  4. JudgmentJay
    Jun 14, 2011
    10
    Given the current state of video games, Demon's Souls is a breath of fresh air in that it's an actual challenge. Unforgiving gameplay, brutal and epic boss fights, dangerous enemies around every turn, and an amazingly dark and gloomy atmosphere are what make Demon's Souls one of my favorite games. What you won't get with DS is a story/character-driven RPG. It's an immersive dungeon crawlerGiven the current state of video games, Demon's Souls is a breath of fresh air in that it's an actual challenge. Unforgiving gameplay, brutal and epic boss fights, dangerous enemies around every turn, and an amazingly dark and gloomy atmosphere are what make Demon's Souls one of my favorite games. What you won't get with DS is a story/character-driven RPG. It's an immersive dungeon crawler with minimal story. Nothing more, nothing less.… Expand
  5. Gibborim
    Jun 26, 2011
    9
    Very harsh game. If you don't like that, you should probably stick with less challenging games like "Dora the Explorer's Big Adventure." Only detractors were the multiplayer features and the ineffective character creation setup.
  6. Rammsoldat
    Sep 30, 2011
    10
    This game got me good, only game ive ever properly imported. The sheer punishment just compels you to try harder and the atmosphere has you on constant guard because anything and everything can spell your doom. The story is good too but you have to interact with the world to get the full gist of it so its not in your face. Any PS3 owner should have this game in their collection.
  7. snowsnows85
    Feb 12, 2012
    8
    Demon's Souls is extremely difficult with a load of frustration of failing. You will die several times until you get the hang of what you can conquer and when to retreat. A fun and very challenging game with a very unique story line.
  8. Ps3blaze22
    Feb 20, 2012
    10
    BEST RPG game ever!, sooooo underrated too, i mean how the **** can an AMAZING game like this get a 7 or 8 while other **** games like Skyirm get 8 and 9, believe me.. you MUST buy this game.. Its so much fun, the story is also AMAZING! You will really like this game, I highly recommend this game to everyone with a PS3
  9. reasonableram
    Apr 22, 2013
    10
    Many complain about this games difficulty but it really comes down skill and wits. You can't just run into a battle swinging your sword expecting to do well. You actually have to think about your strategy in the fight. You also have to know your style of fighting. If you have great timing, you would be well suited for a regular shield so you can counter attack enemies. If timing isn't yourMany complain about this games difficulty but it really comes down skill and wits. You can't just run into a battle swinging your sword expecting to do well. You actually have to think about your strategy in the fight. You also have to know your style of fighting. If you have great timing, you would be well suited for a regular shield so you can counter attack enemies. If timing isn't your forte, then you can use a Great Shield for increased defense but no counter ability. Same goes for the weapons. You need to recognize your enemies attacks and either block or dodge accordingly. This game is not that hard if you use your brain and practice. You have to have good stamina management, and be aware of your surroundings so if you are fighting, you know where you can back up and not fall off a cliff. If you think this game is too hard, you just aren't trying hard enough, or you just aren't as good as you thought you were at video games.… Expand
  10. funkydoodycool
    Nov 13, 2011
    9
    I bought this game way back when, drawn in by the promise of a harder-than-normal experience to remind me of the punishment I used to put myself through back in the mid-to-late 80, before games started to hold your hand and show you what to do. I was not prepared for this!

    After attempting the first level several times over, I am sad to say I gave up, and went back to other, lighter    I bought this game way back when, drawn in by the promise of a harder-than-normal experience to remind me of the punishment I used to put myself through back in the mid-to-late 80, before games started to hold your hand and show you what to do. I was not prepared for this!

    After attempting the first level several times over, I am sad to say I gave up, and went back to other, lighter experiences. Then Dark Souls came out - I was hooked, and decided before I progressed too far into that game I'd give Demon's Souls another go and what do you know - I'm now hooked on that!

    The first area acts as a tutorial of sorts (not that it prepares you for the challenge ahead), then you die for the first time of many. Dumped in The Nexus, a hub world from which you can access the other worlds, you must move on and seek out... Demon's souls.

    Level one finally completed, you are now able to use said souls to level up your character in typical RPG fashion. The only problem is every time you die you lose all the juicy souls you just spend hours collecting. You can get them back if you can make it back to the place of your death, but if you die on the way there, you leave a new bloodstain that wipes out the previous one.

    Having finally, after a couple of days of dying, defeated the first boss, I went to move on to the next area beyond him. It was then that I realised I'd spent so long, and died so frequently, in the first area, that a map of it had been burned to my mind, and this new area was all the more alien and foreboding for it.

    I can't really put in words (as you've probably noticed) just why this game is so great. But it is. The way I'm going, this game is likely to last a number of years!    … Expand
  11. the_KENJI_way
    Nov 14, 2011
    9
    first, i write this after playing dark souls, if not, my score will be of 10. i bought this game 2 years ago because i heard about his difficult and because i love action rpg games, when i playend i was very surprised, i bought this game only for culture and i finished playing it for hundred of hours. the game system is very simple but awesome hard to control perfectly, the worlds and thefirst, i write this after playing dark souls, if not, my score will be of 10. i bought this game 2 years ago because i heard about his difficult and because i love action rpg games, when i playend i was very surprised, i bought this game only for culture and i finished playing it for hundred of hours. the game system is very simple but awesome hard to control perfectly, the worlds and the bosses, i love everyone of them and when you think that finally you finish it, you start the DS+, and you keep playing.... AWESOME GAME. sorry for my english and thanks.… Expand
  12. TCHeaven
    Nov 17, 2011
    9
    Right out of the gate I'm going to tell you that you should buy demon's souls, it is a great game if one known for its difficulty, everything this game does is as solid as it could be whilst you WILL die alot when playing it the deaths are never frustrating and you never feel cheated by a mechanic. The note leaving world invading system that is Online play in demons souls is as good as ifRight out of the gate I'm going to tell you that you should buy demon's souls, it is a great game if one known for its difficulty, everything this game does is as solid as it could be whilst you WILL die alot when playing it the deaths are never frustrating and you never feel cheated by a mechanic. The note leaving world invading system that is Online play in demons souls is as good as if playing offline and the defferent environments ingame are as atmospheric and well realised as a gamer could wish for with new game + replayability on offer and addictively rewarding combat with the different enemies you encounter demon's souls is surely a great game. The only dowsides I can find here is the need to grind for some of the rarer ingame items which is, well a grind to be honest.… Expand
  13. Fragasnap
    Apr 1, 2012
    9
    Demon's Souls is a soul crushing game. The dark world adds significantly to the stiff difficulty of the game and the unique online play never breaks the lonely atmosphere. It is seeped in old fashioned level design and being sent back to the start of a stage can be frustrating. The balance of your arsenal is off as magic can be too useful and armor is useless but the swordplay well made.Demon's Souls is a soul crushing game. The dark world adds significantly to the stiff difficulty of the game and the unique online play never breaks the lonely atmosphere. It is seeped in old fashioned level design and being sent back to the start of a stage can be frustrating. The balance of your arsenal is off as magic can be too useful and armor is useless but the swordplay well made. This game is certainly not for everyone, but anyone willing to put up with its unforgiving nature will find an experience like no other.… Expand
  14. w_underwood
    Jul 7, 2012
    9
    I haven't played a game that really challenged nor rewarded me in awhile then Demon's Souls. This game is excellent. Tough levels with "bosses" that really are as advertised. If you grew up playing games like Mega Man or any other similar old school games you will thoroughly enjoy Demon's Souls.
  15. mrnice
    Feb 1, 2015
    6
    Dark Souls improved on the world-building a lot, so I'd recommend that game as the one 'Souls' series game to play. But there are a few reasons to pick Demon's Souls over DS II: tighter combat and levels, so you waste less time walking from A to B. Unlike DS II, this game was directed by the series' inventor Hidetaka Miyazaki, and a lot of Dark Souls II just pasted ideas that wereDark Souls improved on the world-building a lot, so I'd recommend that game as the one 'Souls' series game to play. But there are a few reasons to pick Demon's Souls over DS II: tighter combat and levels, so you waste less time walking from A to B. Unlike DS II, this game was directed by the series' inventor Hidetaka Miyazaki, and a lot of Dark Souls II just pasted ideas that were originally designed for this specific game. Demon's Souls feels more self-contained, with a more mysterious and 'legendary' feeling atmosphere. The level design feels instantly classic. The bosses feel like inventions of a visionary director, whereas in DS II, they sometimes feel like 'jobs' that some designer had to make.

    I instantly replayed the first level on New Game+, whereas in Dark Souls II, it felt like navigating the game world was too much of a chore, and not worth traversing if you already had checked it out. Everything in Demon's Souls feels like a SNES-classic-style level with constant encounters and challenges, with very few filler moments.

    The reason I still don't call the game 'great' is because the most challenging parts required me to do things that weren't fun at all. Like, using obscure spells, or just trying 10 times to count on luck or whatever. There were many moments where I thought "This is a 6/10 game, it's exactly like Dark Souls but tighter and more retro in its linear design, I preferred Dark Souls... it's like Dark Souls 0.5".

    I didn't follow the story, but the ending was my favorite of the three 'Souls' games, as it had its own location and felt like it took a few minutes to round off the story, rather than end with one boss and then go to credits.
    Overall, a good-quality game, but it's rarely pleasant to play. But I guess that's the point.    … Expand
  16. tombo
    Apr 29, 2013
    10
    I've played many great games during the last twenty years, and Demon's Souls is one of the best.
    I wish I had come to it earlier, but it's reputation for being brutally hard kept me away.Fear not.
    Sling a spell, discover a ring or two in the first level, keep your shield up, and patiently persevere, and you WILL succeed. And then, slowly but surely an unforgettable, incredible gaming    I've played many great games during the last twenty years, and Demon's Souls is one of the best.
    I wish I had come to it earlier, but it's reputation for being brutally hard kept me away.Fear not.
    Sling a spell, discover a ring or two in the first level, keep your shield up, and patiently persevere,
    and you WILL succeed. And then, slowly but surely an unforgettable, incredible gaming experience
    will open up to you. One that contains beautiful, INGENIOUS level designs; an arsenal of weapons
    and spells; REALLY fun, strategic combat; and hair-raising danger and suspense.Don't miss out (like
    I almost did) on this amazing achievement.    … Expand
  17. zkjarrah
    Feb 15, 2012
    9
    So, you'll die a lot in this game. You'll be really challenged, maybe even frustrated and there is not much of a story to speak of. But... if you are looking for something gratifying and a real sense of accomplishment, this is singularly alone, barring the spiritual successor to this game, Dark Souls. Demon's Souls will not hold your hand, in fact it will throw you to the wolves... A LOT.So, you'll die a lot in this game. You'll be really challenged, maybe even frustrated and there is not much of a story to speak of. But... if you are looking for something gratifying and a real sense of accomplishment, this is singularly alone, barring the spiritual successor to this game, Dark Souls. Demon's Souls will not hold your hand, in fact it will throw you to the wolves... A LOT. And unlike a lot of other modern games pretending that your previous death didn't happen and sending you back only a few minutes earlier to to your previous auto-save, death is a big part of the game and it matters if you die, the game doesn't pretend you didn't die, Demon's Souls wants you to learn from your mistake by sending you back to the beginning of the level. The sense of accomplishing something difficult is the crux of this game, and if that is something you're interested in and you've overlooked this game, get this game now; there are very few games out there as good and gratifying as Demon's Souls.… Expand
  18. RUST
    Jun 11, 2012
    9
    Was never a tale of such lore was Demon's Souls. A game so difficult your character laid crumpled, broken and very much dead in the original cover art. Yet was it really that difficult? Neigh, only momentarily frustrating at best. Demon's Souls was a game that never should have happened; a miraculous moment when everything in the From Software headquarters was in precisely the wrong placeWas never a tale of such lore was Demon's Souls. A game so difficult your character laid crumpled, broken and very much dead in the original cover art. Yet was it really that difficult? Neigh, only momentarily frustrating at best. Demon's Souls was a game that never should have happened; a miraculous moment when everything in the From Software headquarters was in precisely the wrong place to prevent its coming. It wasn't a sequel, it wasn't targeting a particularly well known demographic and it was, for all intents and purposes, exactly the sort of thing you do not want to do in terms of business. The rest, as they say, is history. Demon's Souls has become a phenomenally successful Playstation title, one that lead gamers to the darker side of gaming where health was neither copious or advised and games were never forgiving. Demon's Souls is just brilliant. Even when the initial fear to round a corner starts to wane as you begin to memorise near every minute detail of the environments there is that unrelenting reminder that you are always only one mistake from death and a tedious journey to a checkpoint unknown. This game doesn't play nice, it's designed to oppress you and it's by beating it over and over again that the player will find its true value. Making this game your **** is exactly what makes it so damn fun.… Expand
  19. JMDubya
    Mar 10, 2012
    9
    Every action you take has consequence(s). Every mistake you make in Demon's Souls is your own. I've played this game start to finish several times. I am yet to die from clipping, clunky controls, poor hit detection or even ambiguous level design. Gameplay is perfect, Lore is enthralling. From Software needs to start a donations page.
  20. prinny
    Mar 18, 2012
    10
    demon's souls is a perfect combination of challenge, atmosphere, and fun. best integration of multiplayer in a game of this style yet! awesome, unique music, and a blast to try out new characters and builds.
  21. sosuke111
    Mar 29, 2012
    9
    After Demon's Souls, this game is a must have for all players who need a different kind of challenge. Personally, I found this game easier than its predecessor (in general), but more and more fun!
    In one word, this game is AWESOME!
  22. Gompster
    May 30, 2012
    10
    I don't think of myself as a hardcore gamer but I absolutely loved this game. The best part of the game is being able to play with others and, not having to deal with half wits screeching stupid comments because guests are muted. It is, so far, without any doubt my most beloved PS3 game. I enjoyed it more than Dark Souls, as well. Although I look forward to a sequel from either Demon orI don't think of myself as a hardcore gamer but I absolutely loved this game. The best part of the game is being able to play with others and, not having to deal with half wits screeching stupid comments because guests are muted. It is, so far, without any doubt my most beloved PS3 game. I enjoyed it more than Dark Souls, as well. Although I look forward to a sequel from either Demon or Dark Souls because the implementation of multiplayer is brilliant!… Expand
  23. Kituco
    Aug 22, 2012
    1
    Hard should be a difficulty setting in the game, not the only option of the game, from that to the repetitive base you imply, since, once you die, you will have to do it all again, its like playing an 8-bit console game with graphics.
  24. Osedax
    Sep 29, 2012
    8
    This game is for people who enjoy brutal and unforgiving consequences when making mistakes. Because of this I highly recommend this for the masochistic gamer. It provides a unique ARPG experience and challenge that many games lack now. The major annoyance I had with the game is the Soul Form / Human Form pvp system. This game screams "come at me bro" if you play online and remain inThis game is for people who enjoy brutal and unforgiving consequences when making mistakes. Because of this I highly recommend this for the masochistic gamer. It provides a unique ARPG experience and challenge that many games lack now. The major annoyance I had with the game is the Soul Form / Human Form pvp system. This game screams "come at me bro" if you play online and remain in human form. For that reason I usually ended up committing suicide in the haven after returning to human form until I was ready to pvp. Also, for people interested in playing so late after the release, if you do intend to pvp as a new player on your first play through be prepared to be out geared by those who have been around a while.… Expand
  25. Marmalade
    Sep 29, 2012
    8
    Demon's Souls has shown me how much I really SUCK as a gamer. LOL! :) If anything, it's teaching me how to be more situationally aware of what I do and is actually helping me to become more skilled - albeit, slowly, because apparently the depth of my Suck As a Player runs deeper than I ever imagined. I bought Demon's Souls knowing how horridly difficult it was going to be, but I had NODemon's Souls has shown me how much I really SUCK as a gamer. LOL! :) If anything, it's teaching me how to be more situationally aware of what I do and is actually helping me to become more skilled - albeit, slowly, because apparently the depth of my Suck As a Player runs deeper than I ever imagined. I bought Demon's Souls knowing how horridly difficult it was going to be, but I had NO CONCEPTION of what hard was until I played this game. After multiple and exceedingly frustrating deaths that I could have avoided had I remembered that my health bar doesn't replenish automatically and that I actually have to eat something to restore it (playing WoW for so many years has made me complacent), I ultimately end up throwing the controller into a pillow on the couch while shouting "SCREW this game!" I then shut off the game in indignation for awhile and play Plants vs. Zombies on my iPad for awhile to soothe my ego and make myself feel "uber" again. ;) Though it's frustrating as hell, I have to admit - it's kind of hilarious how hard this game is, so if you can maintain a sense of humour and are bullheaded and machochistic enough to keep trying - it's actually a fun game. Gameplay is organic and is how you would fight in real life - you need to adapt to each new horror that lurks in the dark around the next corner. Though this game is profoundly hard (times 10 to the power of 73), it kind of hails back to the unforgiving games I played back in the 80s and 90s, games that required skill and weren't forgiving of errors - once you died, that was it - you had to start over from the beginning. Demon's Souls is engaging, dark and frightening, because once you die - back to the beginning of the instance you go. It requires you to pay close attention to your environment. Spamming spells and button mashing won't help you here - you have to learn how to fight like you would in real life - if real life consisted of undead attacks and giant demon bosses trying to crush you into hamburger. Attacks must be actively blocked, dodged and parried - there is no auto-attack to save you. You need to assess what each enemy is throwing at you and change your play style accordingly. I both love and hate this game. I hate that it shows me how truly incompetent and unskilled I am as a gamer, and yet I love the smug satisfaction of progressing JUST a little bit more each time. It's worth the multiple deaths and blows to your pride because when you DO progress a little further, you feel like a rock star. LOL! This game is like going to gamer gym - it will make you a better player at other games because other games will be simple after playing this. I've only been playing it for a month on and off, and so far and I am ashamed to admit I haven't gotten past Boletarian Palace (which is the first world - yes, I suck that bad). I haven't found much in terms of lore or story yet, but the atmosphere, constant threat of inevitable death and the tension created by the game's difficulty distracts from the lack of story so far and feels like I'm actually there just fighting for my life. I love the fact you can see the ghostly forms of other players running past you, and smears of blood that, when touched, show you how the other player died - and there are a LOT of blood stains, which in a way, make you feel better for failing so much. In an odd way, the blood stains, messages on the ground and ghostly forms of other players running past you and disappearing add to the atmosphere of this dark and difficult game, and make you feel a little less alone in your valiant quest to suck less. :)… Expand
  26. Syriamn
    Oct 13, 2012
    9
    It is one of the best action rpg games ever made but didn't need to be that unforgiving it doesn't make it better but that's just me. Having said that it's a great and immersive game which must be played by all hardcore gamers. Especially them.
  27. Princevalvick64
    May 7, 2013
    8
    "A surprising release that no one saw coming? Demon's Souls is a unique game in concept, story telling, and execution Like Dark Souls, which came after Demon's souls, isn't for everybody. Demon's Souls just as difficult and challenging as Dark Souls. Other players that played both games in the series found Demon's Souls much harder, I think because there isn't a cheap way to defeat a boss"A surprising release that no one saw coming? Demon's Souls is a unique game in concept, story telling, and execution Like Dark Souls, which came after Demon's souls, isn't for everybody. Demon's Souls just as difficult and challenging as Dark Souls. Other players that played both games in the series found Demon's Souls much harder, I think because there isn't a cheap way to defeat a boss in Demon's Souls, that in the World Tendency system.

    Demon's Souls is a Dungeon Crawler/Action Jrpg. The setting that takes place in a fantasy kingdom called Boletaria. Monumentals summoned a demon called the Old One and shroud Boletaria with a fog. Demons conker the land of Boletaria, taking human souls to fest off of and to feed the Old One that will swallowing the world in fog. As for the player, you venture into the fog of north Boletaria so ether slay the demons and save the world from Demon fog or become a demon your self and rule the world with greed or is it greed? That's for the player to find out as Demon's souls gives players a new way to tell a story as it isn't directory given to the player. Instead, world and item descriptions give the player a sense of what really happen before and after the fog took over Boletaria. Personally found this way of story telling fascinating as each person as their own theories in the story of Demon's souls.

    Besides a new way of telling a story, Demon's Souls comes with a interesting online concept. Players can see the ghost of other players while in there own world. If another player dies, you can see their blood stain which will show there last seconds before death giving you cation to where you may die if not careful. Players can also leave messages on the floor giving tips or mischief to new players in their adventure. You can summon summon players in Human form to assists you in defeating the level as well as other players who can invade your world and kill you for half your souls and take your human form. This systems comes with a risk and reward system, anything good could come with benefits and drawbacks to player.

    The combat to Demon's Souls is nothing like a hack and slash game, your limited to a stamina bar, once depleted, you are unable to attack, defend, or evade. This forces you to attack and defend tactically and understand enemy patterns giving you the strategic advantage. Death comes with a toll, if killed, you turn back into soul form and drop all your souls. If you're able to head back to the same spot you last died, you pick up the souls you dropped but die again before achieving them back means losing them and dropping a new set of souls you currently have on. Souls count as experiences for leveling and currency.

    Demon's Souls is an unique game that does something new in the gaming world. If you enjoyed Dark Souls, I highly suggest picking Demon's souls to find a slightly new experiences.    … Expand
  28. BonalsII
    Apr 7, 2013
    2
    I was pretty shocked when I looked at the reviews for this game, so many of them so high. First and foremost this game is utter garbage. The controls are terrible, the graphics for a 2009 PS3 game look horrendous, there are many PS2 games that look stunning in comparison, even attempting to compare it visually to any modern game and you will find yourself looking like a fool. I wasI was pretty shocked when I looked at the reviews for this game, so many of them so high. First and foremost this game is utter garbage. The controls are terrible, the graphics for a 2009 PS3 game look horrendous, there are many PS2 games that look stunning in comparison, even attempting to compare it visually to any modern game and you will find yourself looking like a fool. I was fortunate enough to get this game for free from PS+ membership, if i had actually spent money on this I would be nearly as pissed as I was when I purchased BRINK, which is hands down the worst video game ever created.… Expand
  29. DaVintchi
    Aug 30, 2013
    4
    This game isn't the worst thing I've ever seen, but I find nothing great about it. It was made annoyingly hard, and this is not hard like to test your skills, it's like "you will die if you get hit once, and you'll have to restart the game". I also don't get the story. Honestly, I've seen better games.
  30. demonical
    Apr 6, 2014
    10
    Game is toooooo easy 13/22 bossed done, and have not died more than once per each boss :)

    Awesome game still a classic, just seems a little too easy for me :)
  31. Cesarin_1007
    Aug 30, 2015
    10
    Quizás el comienzo del juego es un tanto complicado para muchos que lo probaron, pero ya una vez adaptándote a la dificultad el juego se vuelve muy "adictivo". 100% recomendable
  32. Hakatzzz
    Apr 18, 2018
    10
    I'll be short on this one.Finaly had pleasure to play this 2009 game.One word - PERFECT !
  33. 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
  34. abzalkumarov
    Jan 6, 2017
    7
    Yes, this game is hard! you will die but the best games to come out for a very long time, every little thing in this game is perfect for me as well as will be very interesting to play without exception, a good mode of game strategy game very similar to many of the best action games of recent years playing you kill hard time but get a lot of unforgettable oschusheniya
    Wish you luck
  35. 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.
  36. marcelus
    Mar 17, 2017
    8
    Demon's Souls is so particular. If you love Dark Souls and Berserk. This entry has a different vibe to the most famous Souls entries. I had the vibe of old medieval games within Demon's like Crusader of M&M This is where all started. Prepare for a great bloody ride to Boletaria.
  37. vvrvvd
    Jul 10, 2017
    9
    I had two approaches for this game. At the first time it makes me only angry, half a year later I discovered true potential of its gameplay - demanding/challenging and absolutely rewarding. Beat the game twice :)
  38. mythiiix
    Dec 17, 2020
    10
    FromSoftware are masterminds for making this game, Thank You Hidetaka Miyazaki for this masterpiece! a must play for sure!!
  39. 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.
  40. 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
  41. 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 :(
  42. 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.
  43. okayokay
    Oct 10, 2018
    8
    rrrrrrrrrrraaaaaaaaaaadddddddddddiiiiiiiiiiicccccccccccaaaaaaaaaaalllllllllll
  44. djape
    Sep 18, 2020
    9
    classic starter to legendary series!! Demos Souls is great for the experience/reward.
  45. Volchek
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    amazing game, myazaki has done an incredible job the atmosphere of this dark fantasy is stunning
  46. 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
  47. KanadeTachibana
    May 18, 2019
    10
    Still playing. Still one of the best games of all time! The grandfather of the Souls Games. A masterpiece.
  48. Megadead90
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    It is amazingly cool if you get enough info how the game actually works. Very interesting and satisfying game.
  49. 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
  50. 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.
  51. 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
  52. 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.
  53. 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.
  54. 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.
  55. 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
  56. 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!
  57. r3volution
    Feb 15, 2020
    10
    Amazing game! I am playing it for the first time in 2020 and I am having a blast
  58. 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.
  59. 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.
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. 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.
  63. 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.
  64. 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.
  65. 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
  66. Kiomarv
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Спасибо Миятзаки что в своё время ты показал что значит игра! Шедевр
  67. 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
  68. 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.
  69. 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!
  70. 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.
  71. 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
  72. 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.
  73. 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
  74. 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
  75. 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.
  76. 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.
  77. 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.
  78. 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
  79. 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.
  80. 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
  81. 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
  82. tharikleo
    Apr 19, 2021
    8
    Marcou o início de uma nova era para os RPGs. Tem inimigos complicados, muita ação e um lore incrível.
  83. BaBka_YaGGa
    May 17, 2021
    10
    Начало зарождения великой серии souls. Игра в стиле deep dark fantasy, топ на все века!!!
  84. 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.
  85. 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!!
  86. 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)
  87. 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.
  88. 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.
  89. 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
  90. 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
  91. 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
  92. 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
  93. 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
  94. 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
  95. 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
  96. 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
  97. 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
  98. 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
  99. 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.
  100. 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.
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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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