Dark Souls Remastered

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  1. asonk1ng
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    I had grown tired of video games for quite some time until I stumbled upon this particular game, reigniting my passion for gaming. I played through all the titles in chronological order, with the exception of DS2, which I had played before DS1. I even went as far as renting a PS5 to play Demon's Souls and Bloodborne. Despite enjoying all of these fantastic games, I find myself consistentlyI had grown tired of video games for quite some time until I stumbled upon this particular game, reigniting my passion for gaming. I played through all the titles in chronological order, with the exception of DS2, which I had played before DS1. I even went as far as renting a PS5 to play Demon's Souls and Bloodborne. Despite enjoying all of these fantastic games, I find myself consistently crawling my juicy ass back to this one. Its lore, simplicity, and freedom are all profoundly captivating. It's an absolutely astounding game, with the only drawback being its occasional clunkiness, which I don't care for since the game is just that good.… Expand
  2. Ariskal
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    Pokoknya kalo lu pengen main new game plus jgn di lawan bos terakhir dulu, kalian harus farming soul dan menaikkan level kalian karena di new game plus level dan damage semua musuh bakal sakit banget ketimbang new game biasa
  3. MPK92
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    I first played the original release but this is the most recent one I've played. This was my first Souls experience and thus it is highly memorable. Extremely satisfying to beat. Very interesting world to explore. Exciting and challenging boss fights. Interesting lore. Great enemy designs. Great weapon designs and armor designs. Great atmosphere. Incredible map design. Build variety thatI first played the original release but this is the most recent one I've played. This was my first Souls experience and thus it is highly memorable. Extremely satisfying to beat. Very interesting world to explore. Exciting and challenging boss fights. Interesting lore. Great enemy designs. Great weapon designs and armor designs. Great atmosphere. Incredible map design. Build variety that encourages replays. Legendary game.… Expand
  4. malek_the_first
    Aug 29, 2023
    10
    the 60 fps make this game more accessible than before and the graphics upgrade are also a good point
  5. puchinho
    Aug 18, 2023
    9
    Necesitaba este juego un remaster? Quizás no...
    No hay mucho que añadir, es un juego histórico que ha sido precedente de una corriente que ha llegado hasta nuestros días y, seguirá así al parecer.
    La organización y distribución del mundo es de lo mejor que ha podido dar el videojuego, el combate todavía a día de hoy es divertidísimo, la historia es muy entretenida, difícil de seguir para    Necesitaba este juego un remaster? Quizás no...
    No hay mucho que añadir, es un juego histórico que ha sido precedente de una corriente que ha llegado hasta nuestros días y, seguirá así al parecer.
    La organización y distribución del mundo es de lo mejor que ha podido dar el videojuego, el combate todavía a día de hoy es divertidísimo, la historia es muy entretenida, difícil de seguir para los nuevos pero dedicándole tiempo se convierte en una maravilla. Es una compra segura.
    Es un juego que ayuda a conocerse a uno mismo por dentro, ayuda a los que se sienten solos o sin salidas en la vida a ver las cosas de otra forma, ayuda a salir de un agujero del que a veces es difícil. No es un juego perfecto pero, ¿qué lo es en esta vida?
    Sólo puedo dar las gracias a la vida por haber podido jugar Dark souls    … Expand
  6. BARAO555
    Aug 15, 2023
    9
    Dark souls nothing more nothing less. the GOAT game that started whole new genre.
  7. LynnxsSnow
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    I love this game i've invest so many time on X360 and PC tip for a Easy Life, Grind a LOT, except for One Boss on late game you pretty much can defeat everything with little suffering. I Recommend that you play Dark Souls 2 Scholar before this One because this first game a lot more punitive than the Sequel.
  8. EmilCinefil
    Jul 19, 2023
    10
    This game is life changing ; throughout is adventure, the player will discover a beautiful world (except the Sewers and Blighttown) and fight incredible bosses. This game is like a lesson, it taught me discipline and to never give up.

    Obviously, now it feels a bit old, even remastered : the gameplay may feel slow and hard, but that's what makes Dark Souls 1 the game it is, and in fact    This game is life changing ; throughout is adventure, the player will discover a beautiful world (except the Sewers and Blighttown) and fight incredible bosses. This game is like a lesson, it taught me discipline and to never give up.

    Obviously, now it feels a bit old, even remastered : the gameplay may feel slow and hard, but that's what makes Dark Souls 1 the game it is, and in fact we could even say that Dark Souls 1 was way ahead of his time.

    10/10, life-changing, a game that should be experienced by every gamer !    … Expand
  9. Mahan_oltran1
    Jul 11, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece! Great story and level design wonderful lands and a bit of lovely characters!
  10. Jonny5784
    Jul 5, 2023
    9
    Recently got the platinum trophy on this game and throughly enjoyed the remaster on the ps4 (I played it on the ps5 and it ran very well) I can’t however give it 10/10 as the game is starting to show its age in some areas and there is some extremely annoying parts which I just don’t feel they should have been if the level design was a little better, but these are very minor grapes if I’mRecently got the platinum trophy on this game and throughly enjoyed the remaster on the ps4 (I played it on the ps5 and it ran very well) I can’t however give it 10/10 as the game is starting to show its age in some areas and there is some extremely annoying parts which I just don’t feel they should have been if the level design was a little better, but these are very minor grapes if I’m being honest, I had to finished the game two and a half times in order the get the platinum which was a little unnecessary IMO, but still enjoyed it, I’d highly recommend anyone that enjoys the Fromsoftware soulsbourne games that missed this one on the ps3 to give this remaster a shot, as even in 2023 it stands up reasonably well.… Expand
  11. parsymovies
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    in the souls trilogy my best experience and top 3 of my best games of all time beautiful bosses engaging game play beautiful game
  12. amodarksouls
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    Eu AMO MUITO esse jogo, ele é o melhor jogo que já joguei até agora, o combate é bem feito para a sua época, a construção dos cenários e a sua interligação são incríveis, é uma sensação de imersão espetacular, as músicas são lindas, a história é muito boa, os chefes são incríveis. Uma das melhores experiências que eu já tive com jogos.
  13. Diogenius
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    Da dies das erste meiner Fromsoft-Games war kann es sein das ich dieses Spiel etwas besser finde als es eigentlich ist, aber es ist mir egal, denn ich liebe dieses Spiel. Das Level Design mit den Abkürzungen ist grossartig, der Schwierigkeitsgrad legendär (auch wenn es nicht so schwer ist wie alle sagen) und die Bosse (vor allem die ersten und der Endboss und natürlich der grossartigeDa dies das erste meiner Fromsoft-Games war kann es sein das ich dieses Spiel etwas besser finde als es eigentlich ist, aber es ist mir egal, denn ich liebe dieses Spiel. Das Level Design mit den Abkürzungen ist grossartig, der Schwierigkeitsgrad legendär (auch wenn es nicht so schwer ist wie alle sagen) und die Bosse (vor allem die ersten und der Endboss und natürlich der grossartige Dlc) aber wahrscheinlich hab ich das selbe Problem wie die meisten die 2. Hälfte nach Anor Londo scheißt etwas rein und über Lost Izalith wollen wir gar nicht reden. Darür ist die Lore die beste in Game History sorry meine Meinung… Expand
  14. goodgriff33
    Jun 17, 2023
    8
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  15. Akakenbu
    Jun 17, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Una obra maestra en todo su esplendor, su mapa interconectado,jefes memorables, y un DLC exquisito… Expand
  16. giannis2001
    Jun 11, 2023
    8
    This game is amazing. However, while the game doesn't have any noticeable problems, you can clearly see it's age. Those small bugs and clunky mechanics are the definition of a game of its age. I think a remake is a must for this masterpiece. The world is the best in the souls series by my opinion. It's connected in a way where you can just explore to your hearts content and unlockThis game is amazing. However, while the game doesn't have any noticeable problems, you can clearly see it's age. Those small bugs and clunky mechanics are the definition of a game of its age. I think a remake is a must for this masterpiece. The world is the best in the souls series by my opinion. It's connected in a way where you can just explore to your hearts content and unlock shortcuts that can get you anywhere. You get fast travel later on in the game because the game wants you to taste the interconnected world. The combat is good but definitely not better than the sequels, because although it's slow and methodic, it can get very annoying sometimes based on the build you are. Of course, with a strength poise build, this game is way easier. Poise is a mechanic where you don't get staggered when being hit by enemies, so some enemies with combos give you way less trouble like Gwyn or Artorias. Generally, this game is a masterpiece but I truly would like a remake with fixed hitboxes and combat.… Expand
  17. azba
    Jun 9, 2023
    10
    Easy 10/10 for me. Hands down one of the best games I ever played. Incredible atmosphere, very precise and satisfying combat. Great weapon and armor variety. Lots of it.
  18. Dercoolejostin
    Jun 9, 2023
    10
    As a remaster of the best game ever this is a easy 10/10
    Super fun fights Huge amount of possible builds
    Insane boss designs And probably the best world Design i have ever seen in a game
  19. DarkRahnne
    Jun 2, 2023
    10
    I hate leaving comments without wanting to spoil anything but this game is amazing.
  20. Calving7
    May 14, 2023
    8
    Le remaster est un peu léger mais ça reste un jeu légendaire. Jeu encore jouable aujourd'hui
  21. Yellsirskii
    May 14, 2023
    10
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  22. Nevbear1206
    Apr 9, 2023
    10
    One of the most important video games of all time, Dark Souls remains the brutal, genre-inventing classic with refined visuals and perfectly smooth gameplay. A true stroke of RPG mastery.
  23. MutenRoshi
    Apr 7, 2023
    9
    Ein herrliches Meisterwerk und unvergleichliches Dark Fantasy Abenteuer mit einfach nur Genialen Game Design.

    Der Abschreckende und viel beschworene Schwierigkeitsgrad entpuppt sich allerdings als ein Gebot für eine umsichtige und vorsichtige Spielweise gepaart mit etwas Hartnäckigkeit. Dann Schaft man das Spiel auch ohne übermenschliche Skills. Ich persönlich habe das Spiel als Tank in    Ein herrliches Meisterwerk und unvergleichliches Dark Fantasy Abenteuer mit einfach nur Genialen Game Design.

    Der Abschreckende und viel beschworene Schwierigkeitsgrad entpuppt sich allerdings als ein Gebot für eine umsichtige und vorsichtige Spielweise gepaart mit etwas Hartnäckigkeit. Dann Schaft man das Spiel auch ohne übermenschliche Skills.

    Ich persönlich habe das Spiel als Tank in Schwerer Rüstung Großem Schild und dem Langschwert das man schon am Anfang hat bewältigt und hatte sehr viel Spaß damit.    … Expand
  24. WowzifXD
    Apr 5, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Para empezar esto resulta ser mas un port y no un remastered, no hay muchos cambios fuera de la optimizacion y mejor resolución, y aunque sean pocos cambios se agradece poder jugar el juego sin caídas de fps a diferencia de la versión original, ahora si voy a dar mi opinión del juego como tal. Dark souls al igual que los demás souls, siguen la fórmula vista en demon souls. Pero este logró perfeccionar aquellas cosas que demon souls no hizo tan bien como su diseño de nivel ahora con un mapa vertical muy bien interconectado que nos permite alternar diferentes rutas y atajos para llegar a nuestro objetivo, otorgando una sensación de exploración que pocos juegos consiguen, el lore como es costumbre busca ser lo más confuso y complejo posible para que el jugador tenga que arreglárselas para averiguar el trasfondo del juego con la poca información que tenemos, los controles pueden sentirse algo anticuados a día de hoy al parecer más lentos que muchos otros juegos más actuales. Sin embargo el diseño de combate que tiene este juego es único. Hay una gran cantidad de armamento y objetos que podremos utilizar para superar los desafíos que nos ofrece el juego, dando una gran libertad al jugador para poder jugar a la manera que más vea conveniente, la ambientación es decadente y melancólica, en todo el juego no habra ningun sonido de fondo a excepción de momentos puntuales como bossfights, y solo escucharemos nuestras pisadas haciendo que se sienta una gran soledad y tristeza en la mayor parte de nuestra aventura, tambien habrán npc's que se cruzaran en nuestra aventura y dependiendo de nuestras acciones esto puede afectar el final de estos. Y ahora voy a hablar del aspecto que más se ha criticado del juego y ese sería su segunda mitad. Después de derrotar a orstein y smough y hablar con gwynevere, la princesa de la luz solar y una de las hijas de gwyn, nos entregara la vasija del señor, con la que podemos teletransportarnos entre hogueras, y ahora finalmente podemos enfrentarnos a los grandes señores de los que tanto nos hablaban, sin embargo el recorrido hacia ellos en la mayoría de casos resulta ser tedioso y la gran calidad en la que sobresalió la primera mitad aquí ya no esta. Con zonas como izalith perdida que reciclan muchos jefes anteriores y ahora los hacen como enemigos normales demuestra que se quedaron sin tiempo para sacar el juego. Y ni hablar de la tumba de los gigantes que en pocas palabras es tediosa y aburrida, ya que sin algunos objetos no seremos capaces de ver absolutamente nada. Y me parece algo triste para un gran juego como este, sin embargo la segunda mitad personalmente no me parece tan mala ya que también hay zonas bastante decentes como los archivos del duque y las ruinas de nuevo londo. Lo bueno es que tiempo después sacaron un dlc que nos hablaba más a fondo de otros personajes que no pudimos conocer en persona en el juego base, como por ejemplo artorias, ya que habíamos escuchado sobre su leyenda y ahora finalmente nos enfrentamos a él. Despues de derrotar a los señores y colocar sus almas en la vasija finalmente llegaremos al lugar mas importante del juego, y ese es el horno de la primera llama, y despues de cruzar un camino con caballeros negros muy peligrosos llegaremos finalmente al jefe final. A diferencia de otros juegos en donde esperariamos a un jefe final epico aqui solo quedan cenizas de lo que una vez fue gwyn el señor de la luz solar, el combate simplemente es triste y la banda sonora con esa melodia tan melancólica es muy conmovedora, y despues de derrotarlo tendremos la opción de sacrificarnos como combustible para extender una vez mas la edad del fuego en donde solo retrasamos la llegada de algo inevitable, o gobernar como el señor de una nueva era de oscuridad. Despues de poner a parir a dark souls mi conclusión final es que es una obra maestra que recomiendo a todo el mundo, y aunque ya tenga muchos años desde que salio en 2011 sigue siendo una experiencia inolvidable la cual se debería dar una oportunidad, y definitivamente dark souls es el dark souls de los videojuegos.… Expand
  25. Avey123Avey
    Mar 19, 2023
    8
    The level design, atmosphere and sense of adventure solidify this game as an all time classic. While later entries refine the bosses and base combat system, the sense of adventure present in the open world structure of this game still hasn't been replicated properly. There's something about this game that makes it greater than the sum of its parts in a way that I think is lacking in laterThe level design, atmosphere and sense of adventure solidify this game as an all time classic. While later entries refine the bosses and base combat system, the sense of adventure present in the open world structure of this game still hasn't been replicated properly. There's something about this game that makes it greater than the sum of its parts in a way that I think is lacking in later games. That being said the back end of the game (ESPECIALLY LOST IZALITH) really leave a sour taste. Clearly some of the worst content in any FROMSOFT title ever and shockingly poor for just about any comparably budgeted game… Expand
  26. AdoMobA
    Mar 16, 2023
    10
    Pros
    - slower paced combat that feels amazing to master
    - the best level design in gaming with a world that turns back on itself in a way that actually makes sense - some of the most iconic bosses the series ever had - some of the best environmental storytelling ever Cons - the lack of omnidirectional rolling is sad for a remaster - the dreaded Demon Ruins/Lost Izalith como still    Pros
    - slower paced combat that feels amazing to master
    - the best level design in gaming with a world that turns back on itself in a way that actually makes sense
    - some of the most iconic bosses the series ever had
    - some of the best environmental storytelling ever

    Cons
    - the lack of omnidirectional rolling is sad for a remaster
    - the dreaded Demon Ruins/Lost Izalith como still feels unfinished on every playthrough

    The original Dark Souls has become an iconic entry for the series and for a good reason. The game oozes its own personality and presents you with what it is right off the bat. It has no issue punishing your bad decisions.

    More than any other entry, the combat puzzle in this game is slow and methodical, rewarding careful shield blocks and taking opportunities only when allowed by the enemy. Not getting greedy is beyond important in this game.

    When it comes to its world, no other game does level design like the original Dark Souls. Not even other Fromsoft games have ever recaptured the greatness that is this world. How a game released in 2011 still has yet to find an equal to this day is baffling to me.

    What also helps is the attention to detail when it comes to environmental storytelling. The missing statue in Anor Londo, Havels gear alongside the occult club and the armor of Iron Tarkus beneath the rafters. The world makes so much sense it is haunting.

    The one thing I wish was added with the remaster is omnidirectional rolling. I luckily played this as my first entry into the Souls franchise but I can see people coming back to this game from Dark Souls 2 and 3 and finding it super clunky thanks to it lacking this mechanic.

    Overall, Dark Souls is one of the best games ever made, from top to bottom just fantastic. I am not a person to replay games often, but I have 12 playthroughs of this game behind me and I know I will go for number 13 when a fancy for a new build strikes me. What a great start to a franchise.    … Expand
  27. HeitorCampos
    Mar 13, 2023
    9
    WOW. This is such an amazing game it´s hard to even talk about it. The second half takes a dip, but still, this is one of the best games ever made. Clunky, but it´s not a huge deal since the combat is slow.
  28. uncleblazer
    Mar 12, 2023
    8
    still a good game but if you have a 360 or ps3 still in working condition just get a og used copy for that. i think the 360 version plays on x one and series x. there's some minor improvements to this version but not enough to justify it if you still have the og. ds1 as a game is epic. the world and map connectivity blew my mind on first play. only a few great bosses but the dlc bossesstill a good game but if you have a 360 or ps3 still in working condition just get a og used copy for that. i think the 360 version plays on x one and series x. there's some minor improvements to this version but not enough to justify it if you still have the og. ds1 as a game is epic. the world and map connectivity blew my mind on first play. only a few great bosses but the dlc bosses were cool. must play imo need to experience it if you like any of the other games.… Expand
  29. 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.
  30. FunkyMonkey980
    Feb 21, 2023
    8
    Dark Souls is a phenomenal game. The second half really sucks. Play it now.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 53 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 53
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  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Dec 31, 2018
    60
    Rather than a remaster, it's a port. It will entertain mainly rock fans who want to have a complete collection on a new console or complete Souls novices. [Issue#287]
  2. Worth Playing
    Sep 26, 2018
    85
    Dark Souls Remastered doesn't make any dramatic changes to its original release several years ago. The struggle to progress is constant, but just as every moment could be another death, it could also be a moment of great triumph and self-accomplishment. Playing at 60fps makes me wonder how I ever managed to play at half of that rate several years ago. It's a beautiful remaster, even if it isn't a complete overhaul. It's a great entry for newcomers or a great walk down memory lane for fans of its original release.
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  3. Gamers Heroes
    Aug 26, 2018
    80
    Dark Souls Remastered has aged well, despite the progress of its successors. Newcomers might fight it abrasive, but it is still worth a pickup for old fans and new alike. Here’s to a release of Demon’s Souls Remastered.
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