Dark Souls Remastered

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  1. Raziel72
    Aug 7, 2022
    10
    Очень красивая игра! Очень много оружия и брони! Просто великолепно проложенный мир. Прошел 2 раза, т.к. при первом прохождении упустил DLC, не повторяйте моих ошибок)) посмотрите как его не пропустить)
  2. Reydriar
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    This game has some jankiness like 4 dodge roll directions while locked on etc but easily has the best world out of all games considering all the short cuts and level transitions.
  3. 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
  4. crazyfrooggrazy
    Oct 31, 2022
    10
    Dark souls remastered is my opinion the best game in the series it has the most iconic endboss the best Soundtracks and this game is a must play
  5. Gia0
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    Dark Souls è storia del videogioco. Ha dato inizio a un nuovo modo per vedere un'opera videoludica. Non che prima di esso non esistessero capolavori videoludici, ma è comunque una rivoluzione di qualche tipo. Mi fa strano vederlo così basso di rating. Vabbè chissene frega tanto i voti ai videogiochi sono una cosa vacua e infantile. 10.
  6. Joe2539
    Jan 2, 2023
    10
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  7. Andreus_Tatus
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    I'll keep it short and simple. This was a great way of experiencing one of my all time favorite games all over again.
  8. AnderzinhoLoko
    Feb 12, 2023
    10
    Jogo Incrível, Parabéns ao Gênio Miyazaki, Sem Dúvidas a Melhor Franquia de Todos os Tempos.
  9. 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
  10. Yellsirskii
    May 14, 2023
    10
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  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. Mahan_oltran1
    Jul 11, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece! Great story and level design wonderful lands and a bit of lovely characters!
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. oldboy
    Sep 7, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's breathtaking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! … Expand
  21. Icekyng
    Nov 22, 2018
    9
    Its funny going back to it after playing that, the two others and Bloodbourne. Keeping boss weapons, knowing where to grind souls etc makes such a difference. I loved the pain of it the first time, i completed it first time not actually having an internet connection. 60 times, count em for Ornstein and Smough. Completing the game was a real rush. This time around I got platinum and thatIts funny going back to it after playing that, the two others and Bloodbourne. Keeping boss weapons, knowing where to grind souls etc makes such a difference. I loved the pain of it the first time, i completed it first time not actually having an internet connection. 60 times, count em for Ornstein and Smough. Completing the game was a real rush. This time around I got platinum and that nearly killed me. Graphically not the spectacular jump forwards. but knowing the dragons tail trick, cheat, whatever and knowing to farm rats for humanity etc etc and grinding souls on the wolf made it a great second playthrough. Icekyng.… Expand
  22. drlowdon
    Jan 27, 2021
    9
    Dark Souls has a reputation for being very difficult, and while that is certainly true, it is also a fantastic video game that has essentially inspired a whole new genre.

    This ‘remaster’ is essentially the same game that was released a decade or so ago, and graphical that does show. The intricate design of the game world and fantastic gameplay are undiminished by time however, and with    Dark Souls has a reputation for being very difficult, and while that is certainly true, it is also a fantastic video game that has essentially inspired a whole new genre.

    This ‘remaster’ is essentially the same game that was released a decade or so ago, and graphical that does show. The intricate design of the game world and fantastic gameplay are undiminished by time however, and with frame rate improvements (particularly in Blight Town) and the DLC thrown in this is a great package whether you played the original or not.    … Expand
  23. Rox22
    Dec 10, 2018
    9
    I don't normally review a game twice. But in this case I have to as my experience this time around was allot more different than when I originally played the game when it came out on the 360.

    About 2 years ago I got around to playing Bloodborne, which I was sceptical of as my first outing with Dark Souls had not been that stellar. I fell in love with it and it completely changed how I    I don't normally review a game twice. But in this case I have to as my experience this time around was allot more different than when I originally played the game when it came out on the 360.

    About 2 years ago I got around to playing Bloodborne, which I was sceptical of as my first outing with Dark Souls had not been that stellar. I fell in love with it and it completely changed how I saw these types of games. So when the DS remaster was released, I decided to try it again with my new perspective. Boy, was I glad I did.

    I loved Dark Souls this time around, and now I have a deeper respect for the series.

    I can't say to much as I feel I did already cover allot in my initial review. But now I can say that with time and a fresh perspective, I understand the love/hate this game gets from the community.

    But one thing I will say is now I notice the game is not as polished as I originally though it was. As a remaster it is stunning, but you can also see that it does feel a little sparse at times and the remaster artificial sheen is apparent.

    Overall:
    A great game that I am glad to have given a second chance and finally was able to enjoy it as it was intended.    … Expand
  24. metooo
    May 25, 2018
    9
    Great remaster. Compared to ds2 remaster, it’s much cleaner. Visuals have a soft inviting look, and the subtle motion blur is really nice. I bought ds2 remastered for $12 so I was a little wary here, but it was $40 well spent. Note that I’ve played all souls borne games EXCEPT this one— so this review is catered toward someone like me looking for a first play through of a beloved series.
  25. Kazuma-Kiryu
    Jul 30, 2022
    9
    This isn't necessarily for old players. This port is mostly for the ones who only played Bloodborne and/or Dark Souls 3. At least we don't have to witness the disaster of Blighttown anymore. I'm honestly happy they remastered it cause my PC is not good for gaming and my PS3 is dead.
  26. Gerard51MX
    Aug 1, 2020
    9
    Es dark souls mejorado, eso ya dice mucho. Pero vamos al grano... Recomendable, tanto para aquellos que busque un reto, los que solo quieren divertirse o los que quieren un juego profundo. Dark souls puede ser abordado de muchas maneras, puedes jugarlo si te quieres poner metas y retos, te va a gustar si eres de los que no les importa la historia de un juego y lo único que les importa esEs dark souls mejorado, eso ya dice mucho. Pero vamos al grano... Recomendable, tanto para aquellos que busque un reto, los que solo quieren divertirse o los que quieren un juego profundo. Dark souls puede ser abordado de muchas maneras, puedes jugarlo si te quieres poner metas y retos, te va a gustar si eres de los que no les importa la historia de un juego y lo único que les importa es el Gameplay, y para los que les gusta un juego con una historia buena, dark souls la ofrece. La música es buena y al igual que la historia, te puede gustar si entiendes el juego o puede ser agradable aún si no sabes que está pasando y no entiendes porque suenan esas melodías, por qué si, en este juego hasta la música tiene un significado. La jugabilidad puede parecer tosca pero pronto entiendes que es parte de la experiencia, que no eres un protagonista todo poderoso, no, aquí eres solo un avatar sin nada especial aparentemente y si quieres avanzar tendrás que lidiar con todo tu entorno, dentro y fuera del juego. No puedo decir mucho, es complicado explicar un juego asi, solo juegalo y dale varias oportunidades, si logra engancharte un poco ya no lo soltaras… Expand
  27. 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
  28. HTGamer
    May 25, 2018
    9
    Dark Souls Remastered is an enhanced port of a great game that defined a whole genre.

    The first Dark Souls game is easily my favorite of the series, even though its technology hasn't the same quality as that of Dark Souls 3 and Bloodborne, but the experience is what matters the most. Dark Souls features a great combat system, a rewarding challenge, many memorable enemies and bosses, an    Dark Souls Remastered is an enhanced port of a great game that defined a whole genre.

    The first Dark Souls game is easily my favorite of the series, even though its technology hasn't the same quality as that of Dark Souls 3 and Bloodborne, but the experience is what matters the most. Dark Souls features a great combat system, a rewarding challenge, many memorable enemies and bosses, an eerie atmosphere coupled with a fitting soundtrack, and an impeccable world design with multiple branches leading to various locales. Here you'll battle one of the most notorious bosses of all time, the duo of Smough and Ornstein. All is good, then. So why are some people lamenting this release?

    FROM Software decided not to invest too much effort in this project, so Dark Souls Remastered has only received a few upgrades thanks to the power of the current gen consoles. Now it renders at 1080p on PS4 and 1800p on PS4 Pro (previously it was 720p), features slightly higher resolution textures, runs at a stable 60 fps (previously it struggled to even keep at 30 fps), the online mode has been expanded supporting up to 6 players at the same time (previously it was limited to 4), but nothing more. There are no greatly enhanced graphics or repositioned enemies like Dark Souls 2's Scholar of the First Sin Edition compared to the original release. But then again, it's a low budget project. If people expected a from-the-ground-up remake like Shadow of the Colossus on PS4, sorry, but I'm afraid you were expecting too much from this remaster. Yes, FROM Software could have done more to enhance this remaster, but even then this game is still a great joy to play.

    Dark Souls Remastered is a great way to experience a classic game, either for the first time or coming back to it again. But people who have played the game to death years ago and have moved on since, they will find nothing here worth to return for.    … Expand
  29. Bunkum
    Jun 1, 2018
    9
    Dark Souls is the Dark Souls of Dark Souls

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  30. spaghetti-cop
    May 29, 2018
    9
    It's dark souls with 60 fps, slightly better textures, improved netcode, and a few other minor tweaks for 40 bucks. People really want to call this a cash grab, but that's just not the case. This is a much better way to play souls than booting up a ps3 and suffering through sub 30 frame rates. Trust me, I booted up my ps3 a few weeks ago in anticipation of the remaster and was reallyIt's dark souls with 60 fps, slightly better textures, improved netcode, and a few other minor tweaks for 40 bucks. People really want to call this a cash grab, but that's just not the case. This is a much better way to play souls than booting up a ps3 and suffering through sub 30 frame rates. Trust me, I booted up my ps3 a few weeks ago in anticipation of the remaster and was really surprised at how poorly the graphics have aged. Don't listen to the people who had ridiculously high expectations, or the angry neck beards who whine about silly pvp exploits not being addressed.… Expand
  31. Kamikazeshocki
    Jan 21, 2019
    9
    I completed DS on Xbox 360 without the DLC back in the day... so I was enjoyed to experience this masterpiece in 4k60p and finally play that Artorias DLC. Was really nice getting back into the game, though of course...the challenge was gone after four soulsborne games worth of experience :)
    Normally I would give this game itself a 10 but the remastered seems a bit lazy...so only a 9.    I completed DS on Xbox 360 without the DLC back in the day... so I was enjoyed to experience this masterpiece in 4k60p and finally play that Artorias DLC. Was really nice getting back into the game, though of course...the challenge was gone after four soulsborne games worth of experience :)
    Normally I would give this game itself a 10 but the remastered seems a bit lazy...so only a 9.
    Still best way to play it if you never played it.    … Expand
  32. alphaelice
    May 25, 2018
    9
    Gran juego remasterizado, hacia falta una nueva imagen. Entretenido,dificil y audaz . Solo para Hardcores en videojuegos.
  33. ViniciusBrito
    Jun 30, 2018
    9
    The original Dark Souls is one of the greatest games ever made. The giantic universe that they were able to create, is for me a 10/10 easily, but considering that this one is a remaster, i was looking for some big improvment in this game after so many years and it definely happened, a lot of bugs got fixed, one great new element, is the fact that you now can choose how many items you wantThe original Dark Souls is one of the greatest games ever made. The giantic universe that they were able to create, is for me a 10/10 easily, but considering that this one is a remaster, i was looking for some big improvment in this game after so many years and it definely happened, a lot of bugs got fixed, one great new element, is the fact that you now can choose how many items you want to give for a covenant for example, no needed to be there minutes using one by one, neither to give or use items. They now put in the same element that is in dark souls 3 for online signs, using a password for you and your friend can find eachother much easier and faster. The graphics got bosted up, but for real, i though it would have been a little better at the end of the work, the scenario is mainly beautiful but there are some moments that is very noticeable the problems with textures, in some places there is still a lot of shaved graphics in trees and stuff. Even that this is just a remake, i really expected some new stuffs, some new items, new places, even bosses, didn't needed to remake the game but just put in some new stuff and don't sell pretty much the exact same game with some little better things. The Dlc comes in it already, wich they had obligatoriness to do. Some things had better improvment than others, like the magics spells are just gorgeous now, you can see that they put some effort in those. Now we can change the HUD aspects, sizes or even remove it for example. The Pvp stays lagged, the backstabs still the exact same, some people may dislike it, but keeps the same way as was on the original one.… Expand
  34. oknsnl
    Apr 23, 2019
    9
    Gameplay : 9 (Nice combat mechanics)
    Bosses : 9 (Cool bosses)
    PvP : 8 (Trollest player base I ever met :))
  35. at_hansvehof
    May 25, 2018
    9
    As a remaster, this game is wonderful. Maybe you missed darksouls when it was out on the old consoles. Maybe it was too difficult back then, or maybe you didnt have the time to play. Well, now you have the chance to dive in to this beautiful world with great gameplay. If you expected a totally new IP, or Horizon-like graphics, or DS4, then you might be a little bit disappointed, but comeAs a remaster, this game is wonderful. Maybe you missed darksouls when it was out on the old consoles. Maybe it was too difficult back then, or maybe you didnt have the time to play. Well, now you have the chance to dive in to this beautiful world with great gameplay. If you expected a totally new IP, or Horizon-like graphics, or DS4, then you might be a little bit disappointed, but come on... get over it, and don't be such a "punisher" giving low scores.… Expand
  36. Comander_E
    Aug 28, 2018
    9
    The souls series are one of my favourite series perhaps my most favourite series. I have played DS3 and Bloodborne before this. Sure most people say this is a lazy remaster but it gave people on ps4 and Xbox one to experience one of the best games there is. Though it might do not change too much from the original, it fixed Blighttown's fps problems and changed it to 60 fps (which isThe souls series are one of my favourite series perhaps my most favourite series. I have played DS3 and Bloodborne before this. Sure most people say this is a lazy remaster but it gave people on ps4 and Xbox one to experience one of the best games there is. Though it might do not change too much from the original, it fixed Blighttown's fps problems and changed it to 60 fps (which is important in a game like this). It fixed the lava texture and allowed for 6 multiplayer support and 1080p. It also comes with the DLC. It did change enough, in my opinion, to be totally worth it on ps4 and Xbox one. Not worth it on pc though.… Expand
  37. redeyedwerewolf
    Jun 5, 2018
    9
    From a guy who played it on Ps4 coming from ds3:This is the ideal way to experience dark souls in 2018,better frame rate,textures,aesthetics,BETTER MULTIPLAYER,and overrall a better game than the one released in the past,but beware this is the same exact game in regards to gameplay and areas etc.. than the one for old consoles,In my opinion this game is easier than ds3,most bosses can beFrom a guy who played it on Ps4 coming from ds3:This is the ideal way to experience dark souls in 2018,better frame rate,textures,aesthetics,BETTER MULTIPLAYER,and overrall a better game than the one released in the past,but beware this is the same exact game in regards to gameplay and areas etc.. than the one for old consoles,In my opinion this game is easier than ds3,most bosses can be killed easily with heavy weapons,the enemies dont pose a great threat,Except the wheel skeletons F THEM,and the estus system is better than ds3's.Dark souls is a legendary franchise which started a new genre of games,the added DLC is a plus but i wish the game tells the player how to access the DLC.The best entry point for newcomers is Dark Souls 3.… Expand
  38. Jasonlove110
    May 26, 2018
    9
    It's maybe my 5th or 6th play through. The game itself is still amazing. The remastered visual looks way better than the original on consoles. It's the best way to jump into this series for new players. However, issues that summon failed still bothers me. If the developers had fixed all the issues, I would have given it a 10.
  39. 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
  40. rr696
    Jun 7, 2018
    9
    I've played every soulsborne game. Dark Souls is the original and arguably the best. Though it does absolutely nothing as a remaster. The game itself is incredible, and does not show mechanical age so much as graphical and design aging.
  41. br_moore
    Jun 24, 2018
    9
    I enjoyed this remaster. Dark Souls is the first game in the souls series that I played, so I was excited to see it being re-released for the current consoles, even if the improvements were minimal. Thankfully, the same game remains, and the minor enhancements are very welcome, which makes it impossible to score this game poorly.
    Dark Souls is a fantastic game, with the first half being    I enjoyed this remaster. Dark Souls is the first game in the souls series that I played, so I was excited to see it being re-released for the current consoles, even if the improvements were minimal. Thankfully, the same game remains, and the minor enhancements are very welcome, which makes it impossible to score this game poorly.
    Dark Souls is a fantastic game, with the first half being potentially one of the best video game experiences of all time. Ridiculously good level design, addicting gameplay, satisfying challenge, and a sense of discovery are all at a serious high. I sometimes stick around the early areas of the game, fighting through the area enemies and bosses over and over just because it's so fun and engrossing.
    The second half takes a noticeable dip in fun and quality, but is still ultimately enjoyable and interesting thanks to the base mechanics and lore.
    This remaster, in my opinion, genuinely upgrades the texture quality quite consistently throughout the whole game. I was legitimately impressed by how much more detailed, clear, and sharp some of the visuals were, especially on the bosses and magic effects. There were also minor tweaks to things such as menu traversal that cut out minor annoyances, and a significant improvement to the framerate, which is rad.
    In the end, I find it hard to be mad at this game. It took an amazing game and made it slightly better with a rather decent buying price.    … Expand
  42. djape
    Oct 10, 2020
    9
    Really enjoying my first play through. I would say its a must for any Souls fan.
  43. ardil3sz
    Oct 7, 2019
    9
    Funny enough, I played DSR the last out of the 4 (counting BB) but it's one of the best Souls games. So no complains about the remaster, this is definetely the version you should grab if you don't own the original.
  44. MayorMyers
    Sep 13, 2019
    9
    This game was very well organized, and well put together, but you shouldn't come into this game with the knowledge its going to be easy. I don't mean that as a bad thing because the game is supposed to to be hard. That push of being careful and often strategic is very healthy for a game like this.
    The Graphics boost from the original is OK. It definitely looks better, but I feel like they    This game was very well organized, and well put together, but you shouldn't come into this game with the knowledge its going to be easy. I don't mean that as a bad thing because the game is supposed to to be hard. That push of being careful and often strategic is very healthy for a game like this.
    The Graphics boost from the original is OK. It definitely looks better, but I feel like they could of done better.
    I think you should buy dark souls remastered its an enjoyable game, but I wouldn't blame you if you got the original instead.    … Expand
  45. DespairZz
    Dec 3, 2019
    9
    Great game! Wonderful world and brilliant fought system make this game one of must have game for any player who want to play and enjoy gameplay process. One of that game what make game industry move forward to progress!
  46. Garivaldt
    Jan 18, 2020
    9
    Replaying this game (again) but with slightly better graphics was a wonderful bliss that I think more people would like as long as they give the game a chance to draw them in.
  47. CRM03
    Jul 12, 2022
    9
    The remastered version is my first experience with the game so I will be reviewing this version as the full game and not how well of a remaster it is.

    Dark Souls has the perfect difficulty in a game in my opinion. My first playthrough took around 40 hours and I had a tough time with it. This was my first Souls game after all. As I replayed the game several times, I found the optimal way    The remastered version is my first experience with the game so I will be reviewing this version as the full game and not how well of a remaster it is.

    Dark Souls has the perfect difficulty in a game in my opinion. My first playthrough took around 40 hours and I had a tough time with it. This was my first Souls game after all. As I replayed the game several times, I found the optimal way to deal with the areas and bosses. In my most recent playthrough I beat the game in about 10 hours. It feels incredibly rewarding to truly "beat" the game. Great level design, even better bosses. There are a few poorly designed bosses and areas, but overall an amazing game.    … Expand
  48. SamuNN
    Apr 4, 2020
    9
    I'm a huge souls fan, and I never got to play the original Dark Souls, so I thought hey? Let's give this a shot.

    I'll cut this review in 3 parts: 1. Gameplay 2. Story 3. Replayability Gameplay: Dark Souls' combat is hard, but super fun. I know this one feels a lot more slow and clunky as it is based of of a game that came out in 2011, but this didn't bother me at all, I got    I'm a huge souls fan, and I never got to play the original Dark Souls, so I thought hey? Let's give this a shot.

    I'll cut this review in 3 parts:

    1. Gameplay
    2. Story
    3. Replayability

    Gameplay:
    Dark Souls' combat is hard, but super fun. I know this one feels a lot more slow and clunky as it is based of of a game that came out in 2011, but this didn't bother me at all, I got used to it rather quickly. The obvious jewels of these games are the boss fights, and while they aren't as bombastic as the new entries they aren't all that bad. Some of them are slow and boring, yes, I agree. But then you have the classics like Gwyn, The 4 Kings, Ornstein and Smough, Black Dragon Kalameet, Arteries, Manus, etc. and you really can't get enough of those. This system rewards you for playing it a lot and mastering the game tactics so you can get better. There's no hand holding. You gotta figure it out all by yourself. And that's why when you finally get the hang of it it's even more rewarding, you get that adrenaline rush on your first playthrough that is just undescribable. The visuals are not that good, which shouldn't come as a surprise, but the 60 FPS is a nice bonus. I don't often talk about music in my reviews but you all know how amazing the music is in the Souls games, this one is no exception, go buy that soundtrack.

    Story:
    If I need to dive deep in the lore i'll be here for 2 days, so let me make this quick. You're an Undead that was resurrected by the Curse of the Undead to link the First Flame of Lord Gwyn and perpetuate the Age of Fire, your journey will be long and difficult, as you need to ring the Bells of Awakening, one deep down and one above, to then enter the fortress to get a passage to Anor Londo, the home of the Gods. You then get a vessel in which you need to plant the three Souls of powerful beings to then open the door to the Kiln of the First Flame and then defeat Gwyn to restore the First flame or choose not to to usher in the Age of Men and Dark. Sounds complicated? Because it is. And none of this is explained in the game directly to you, you need to carefully listen to dialogue and read item description to know more about this world. Such a cool way of presenting a story, and with all the Souls games it has always worked perfectly.

    Replayability:
    This game can be played in so many different ways, it's insane. Yes the story does play out the same except for the 2 different endings, but the customisations you can make with your character are plentiful. You can be a pyromancer that's shoot black flames, a sorcerer that enchants weapons, a walking tank, a super heavy dps build, a ninja with katanas, etc. you name it. So much potential here.

    My final verdict: 9/10
    While this remaster is not really a remaster but a cash grab, for people who have never played the first game this is such a good way to experience it!    … Expand
  49. SyphonX25
    Nov 29, 2020
    9
    This is just Dark Souls with 60 FPS and higher resolution (on pro). Not that it is a bad thing since the game is an epic adventure. Has amazing features as new game + and varied classes. The bosses can sometimes be a challenge. The only boss I have a problem is the Bed of Chaos but the community already knows that xD.
  50. Electrohead
    Jun 12, 2020
    9
    Dark Souls remains one of the most memorable games of the past decade; and this new remaster, despite lacking a few needed tweaks; is the best way to play it. The remaster also includes the 'Artorias of the Abyss' DLC, which is a nice addition if you've never played it in the original release.

    The remaster itself is decent, but some oversights are also present. You still can't warp    Dark Souls remains one of the most memorable games of the past decade; and this new remaster, despite lacking a few needed tweaks; is the best way to play it. The remaster also includes the 'Artorias of the Abyss' DLC, which is a nice addition if you've never played it in the original release.

    The remaster itself is decent, but some oversights are also present. You still can't warp between bonfires until around halfway through the game, which can be annoying at times and you also lack the ability to climb ladders quickly or slide down them. I also think the game could have benefited from some more improved textures and lighting in some areas, but overall it's a good conversion.    … Expand
  51. SunsetApollo
    Aug 13, 2021
    9
    Dark Souls is such a complicated game it's hard to know where to begin in writing a review.

    Gameplay: It's great. It forces you to master the evasion mechanic and spacing to defeat the harder bosses. Given that this game was originally released in 2011 it feels "slower" than subsequent Souls games, but that doesn't make it any less enjoyable. Bosses: This is one of the main    Dark Souls is such a complicated game it's hard to know where to begin in writing a review.

    Gameplay: It's great. It forces you to master the evasion mechanic and spacing to defeat the harder bosses. Given that this game was originally released in 2011 it feels "slower" than subsequent Souls games, but that doesn't make it any less enjoyable.

    Bosses: This is one of the main attractions. The bosses are brutal, but balanced (with maybe 1-2 exceptions). There is such a fantastic range in bosses that you have to play the game to experience it. You want secret bosses? DS has it. You want ranged bosses? DS has it. You want to topple an armoured giant? DS has it. Not only that, all the bosses have a great variety in attacks and mechanics that force you to change your play style to defeat them. It's always fascinating to see which bosses other players found the easiest and the hardest, because sometimes one boss will feel intuitive to you but not to someone else.

    Story: DS is notorious for leaving the story up to the player. The storytelling is specific enough to direct you through the game, but vague enough that the greater meaning is up to you. Just like with the bosses, different people will take different things away from the game.

    This game (along with Demons Souls) kicked off an entire genre in gaming. If you're into dark fantasy or RPGs this is the game for you.    … Expand
  52. KunderscoreKing
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    7.1 user rating does not do this game justice in my opinion (obviously) From Software are the masters of developing a game that just compels you to come back again and again.
  53. AllanWake
    Nov 26, 2020
    9
    O melhor dos Dark Souls, jogo viciante, com uma gameplay divertida, muito desafiador e muito satisfatório. História e mundo intrigantes, porém não muito claros, deixando muitos aspectos apenas para teorias
  54. Dsmcq
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    First of All I am in love with dark souls and the souls serious in general, ya this game is a more port then remaster but still that doesn’t change the fact dark souls in it self remastered or not is still a game that brings you in an Adventure and It’s hard to forget and ya it bugged but that shouldn’t stop people playing it and even so things like Skyrim and buggy as hell but it stillFirst of All I am in love with dark souls and the souls serious in general, ya this game is a more port then remaster but still that doesn’t change the fact dark souls in it self remastered or not is still a game that brings you in an Adventure and It’s hard to forget and ya it bugged but that shouldn’t stop people playing it and even so things like Skyrim and buggy as hell but it still people love this game to death including me. The only thing that prevents this from a 10 is orinsten and smoe but that’s because every character I make it makes the fight glitcher but I still beat it and I play this game for more than a 1000 hours and I even have a YouTube channel that shows me playing ( Shameless plug in subscribe to dsmcq ) but all said and done this game is without a doubt the best game I ever played… Expand
  55. Vaeu
    Jul 6, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First time playing the first Dark Souls and it was great. The level design here compared to DS3 is harder and more complex and in more ways than one it is better. I have heard tales of the infamous Sen's Fortress and loved playing through it to get to the boss despite the annoying deaths. I have also heard the tales of the beauty of Anor Londo, and seeing it was glorious. The city basked in what seemed like an eternal sunset and with the slick architecture made the large city feel even grander. And perhaps the most important tale is that of the Firelink Shrine music, hearing it whenever you find shortcuts or go from X to Y and you find that a path leads back the shrine is wonderful.
    However, there are some garbage places too, like Demon Ruins with its stretched-out design filled with reskins of enemies and boring bosses. I also disliked Tomb of Giants, for the gimmick of not being able to see anything until you get the lantern. Despite being smaller than most areas, the idea of using the lantern to see and changing your playstyle is interesting, but it was more annoying and boring than fun.

    On the note of bosses, you either get really easy and simple design-wise and overall quite trash, like Stray Demon, Bed of Chaos to name a few. Or you get absolute bangers of bosses, Like Gwyn, Artorias and Manus, that are challenging but extremely fun to play against. Basically the highs of the bosses and areas are really high, but the lows of them are quite low indeed.

    The graphics were expected but I didn't have too much of a problem with them. The music and sound quality were fantastic though, beautiful and haunting. The game had an Intriguing story with a mysterious set of characters and the basis for many loved ones. Reading other reviews suggest that as a remaster, this didn't hit the mark, but I can't review it over the same basis. Albeit, I confidently say that as my first experience of the Dark Souls, it certainly was phenomenal.    … Expand
  56. CopperVortex
    Jul 25, 2020
    9
    Сразу отмечу, что в оригинальный Dark Souls я не играл, поэтому отметить качество ремастера не смогу, однако игра прекрасна с первых минут знакомства с ней, одна из лучших игр в жанре тёмного фентэзи. А не понравилось мне искусственное растягивание игры, в частности нереально гигантский маршрут до некоторых боссов, к слову в следующий играх студии это исправилиСразу отмечу, что в оригинальный Dark Souls я не играл, поэтому отметить качество ремастера не смогу, однако игра прекрасна с первых минут знакомства с ней, одна из лучших игр в жанре тёмного фентэзи. А не понравилось мне искусственное растягивание игры, в частности нереально гигантский маршрут до некоторых боссов, к слову в следующий играх студии это исправили
  57. 18Xq8Rtutehc
    Aug 3, 2020
    9
    An absolute masterpiece in every way. A game that defined a generation and became a genre.
    Everybody should try this game at some point.
    I haven't faced any issue mentioned by the other scores, probably because I played this recently, years after the patches were released.
  58. Wackel2Dackel
    Aug 11, 2020
    9
    Dark souls remastered ist ein gutes spiel aber es ist nicht alles original gehalten z.B das Leuchtfeuer PVP system ist nicht verbessert worden
  59. Iamnotacritico
    Aug 27, 2020
    9
    Dark souls remastered es la encarnación de la perfección.

    Pero esa perfección es algo que ya hemos visto. Esta crítica se basa en apartados técnicos, ya que juzgar al juego por otro aspecto, es juzgar al original. Estamos otra vez en Lordran, esta vez en HD pero limitados a 60 FPS y yo pregunto: ¿Tan complicado es no limitarlo a 60? El juego trae notables optimizaciones en la    Dark souls remastered es la encarnación de la perfección.

    Pero esa perfección es algo que ya hemos visto.

    Esta crítica se basa en apartados técnicos, ya que juzgar al juego por otro aspecto, es juzgar al original.

    Estamos otra vez en Lordran, esta vez en HD pero limitados a 60 FPS y yo pregunto: ¿Tan complicado es no limitarlo a 60?

    El juego trae notables optimizaciones en la ciudad infestada y un "rediseño" de texturas y poco mas.

    Siendo sincero, lo unico a destacar es que traiga el DLC incluido.

    Y si, tiene todo lo que tenia el primero y un par de mejoras tecnicas, pero cobrar eso a 40 euros es como poco robo.

    Aun así le doy un 9 porque tiene todo lo del original y eso lo hace indudablemente bueno.    … Expand
  60. Ayranunes
    May 12, 2022
    9
    I've just finished playing this game on PS5 and WOW! My previous experiences with from soft games were Bloodborne, Sekiro and most recently Elden Ring! The fact that I'e had experiences with more fast-paced From games made Dark Souls feel the easiest of all, but that is in no way, shape or form detriment to it. The game is still amazing! The interconnection between areas, the bossI've just finished playing this game on PS5 and WOW! My previous experiences with from soft games were Bloodborne, Sekiro and most recently Elden Ring! The fact that I'e had experiences with more fast-paced From games made Dark Souls feel the easiest of all, but that is in no way, shape or form detriment to it. The game is still amazing! The interconnection between areas, the boss encounters and the lore are honestly brilliant! I love the gargoyle and Ornstein and Smough were my favorite bosses, but the DLC's ones were by far my favorite of all! Highly recommend it! Even in 2022!… Expand
  61. rainyday2
    Oct 25, 2020
    9
    The first playthrough is frustratingly cryptic and not in a fun way and some bonfire placements are completely idiotic but beyond that Dark Souls 1 is a fantastic and highly replayable game that everyone should experience at some point
  62. ByMarcs
    Oct 22, 2020
    9
    Un juego muy bueno, con un gran diseño de mazmorras, atajos inteligentes, un mundo detallado y difícil i una buena jugabilidad. Lo que menos me ha gustado del juego fue que los movimientos eran mucho más lentos que en Dark Souls III, a parte de que la banda sonora no impactaba tanto, y los jefes eran fáciles si ibas mamadisimo.
  63. ylnylmn
    Dec 30, 2021
    9
    The game that introduced the souls-like game genre into the game world. One of the truly revolutionary games. The storytelling of the game is very mysterious and impressive. Fascinating world and level design. Legendary game characters and their stories. Various gameplay dynamics. Various items and skills. Fun combat mechanics. Overall great bosses and various enemies. High replayability.The game that introduced the souls-like game genre into the game world. One of the truly revolutionary games. The storytelling of the game is very mysterious and impressive. Fascinating world and level design. Legendary game characters and their stories. Various gameplay dynamics. Various items and skills. Fun combat mechanics. Overall great bosses and various enemies. High replayability.
    The only thing I don't like is;
    SPOILERS!
    -Lost izalith an area with nice atmosphere. But the level design feels very linear and empty. Especially the enemies are very easy. And Bad of Chaos boss fight design. Very very bad. That's why I'm giving 9 points :D.    … Expand
  64. Fradri42
    Mar 1, 2021
    9
    Dark Souls is a game which takes the player and introduces him to a world with a depressing and bleak environment to live a great adventure like the Lord of the Rings movie. This game perfectly characterizes the sensation of adventure and the discovery in which the admiration such as "wow" are all the time coming out of the mouth, due to the incredible world and its decoration, for itsDark Souls is a game which takes the player and introduces him to a world with a depressing and bleak environment to live a great adventure like the Lord of the Rings movie. This game perfectly characterizes the sensation of adventure and the discovery in which the admiration such as "wow" are all the time coming out of the mouth, due to the incredible world and its decoration, for its incredible soundtrack, which perfectly accompanies the environments both of the bosses and of certain areas of the game and that is another positive point, their bosses, creatures which manage to impact the visual and the genius of the combat, some of them with puzzle mechanics which make the combats much more varied . The difficulty, which is what makes these titles stand out the most, is actually not so unfair, but is very fair to the player, having powerful enemies in one area but weaker in the previous one. However, despite having all these positive points, it has some negative points such as recycling some bosses and respawning these as normal enemies, however this is not so bad since you can obtain the objects of those respective bosses. And the other negative aspect is the multiplayer, despite having a very healthy community that is totally willing to help the most novice players and have fun, it is the limited availability of being able to carry out invasions or even help someone due to the little activity taking away a point in favor. Likewise, if you are looking to live an adventure full of memorable fights and a splendid community, this is your game, but you have to be patient in the first levels because you can be somewhat weak, however as you progress you can help other players who be starting and teach them to be as strong as you.… Expand
  65. AllanWake9
    Nov 16, 2020
    9
    Fun gameplay and amazing level design with a great story telling and world building, although it's pretty hard to understand in first glance. Overall, the best game of the trilogy made more accessible to people that don't have PC or older consoles.
  66. Travistravel
    Apr 29, 2021
    9
    I finally sit down and played DS Remastered. Really enjoyed the game and i must say that there is no other experience like Dark Souls. My only complaint is that the game could have been more welcoming at the start.
  67. SuperClaudio64
    Apr 24, 2022
    9
    Dark souls è un ottimo gioco che racchiude in se molti segreti e diversi modi di giocare a seconda di come si vuole gestire il proprio personaggio. La sua fama di gioco mostruosamente difficile è un po troppo gonfiata, è si un gioco diffcile ma tranquillamente battibile. Mi ha divertito molto, nonostante sia un po legnoso come gioco, ha delle ottime locazioni, mostri molto diversi tra loroDark souls è un ottimo gioco che racchiude in se molti segreti e diversi modi di giocare a seconda di come si vuole gestire il proprio personaggio. La sua fama di gioco mostruosamente difficile è un po troppo gonfiata, è si un gioco diffcile ma tranquillamente battibile. Mi ha divertito molto, nonostante sia un po legnoso come gioco, ha delle ottime locazioni, mostri molto diversi tra loro e una buona rigiocabilità. L'unica pecca di DS è nella fase finale del gioco programmata probabilmente moito di fretta e personalmente ho trovato le ultime locazioni della storia meno interessanti e più frettolose. Ma rimane comunque un ottimo gioco.… Expand
  68. lalilulelo-1
    Apr 5, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hace poco me compre dark souls y tarde tanto en probarlo debido a que los jugadores decian que era un juego dificil. Yo no diria que es dificil si no exigente por eso se muere demasiado pero aunque te exija la experiencia me gusto la experiencia ya sea por los personajes, la historia, la banda sonora o la jugabilidad.Tambien me ayudo personalmente a tener más autoestima como tener más confianza en mi mismo pese a la adversidad que afrontas en el camino sigues intentado llegar a la siguiente hoguera. Para mi dark souls es un juego que me ayudo mucho y lo recomiendo. Entiendo que haya gente que se siente decepcionada por ser más bien un port que un remastered pero si no hubiera sido por el port nunca lo hubiera probado… Expand
  69. YokoHugo
    Jul 28, 2022
    9
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  70. eljajas
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    Juego perfecto, demasiado difícil quizá en cuanto a la información que oculta el juego respecto a algunos items o que a veces puedes llegar a no saber que hacer, por lo demás es muy bueno y 100% recomendado para aquellos que busquen un desafío
  71. DD45
    Dec 10, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. EL juego me ha encantado buena ambientación, el mundo esta muy bien interconectado con una libertad muy grande hacia el jugador además de que tiene una rejugavilidad fantástica… Expand
  72. nowells5
    Dec 28, 2021
    9
    No es el mejor juego de la saga Souls, pero históricamente es el más importante. A este juego debemos agradecerle que luego llegaran joyas como Dark Souls 3, Bloodborne o Sekiro, así como que se creara un nuevo género: el Soulslike. A pesar de su dificultad, es un must para cualquier persona a la que le gusten mínimamente los videojuegos. En cuanto al DLC de Artorias, añade alguna horitaNo es el mejor juego de la saga Souls, pero históricamente es el más importante. A este juego debemos agradecerle que luego llegaran joyas como Dark Souls 3, Bloodborne o Sekiro, así como que se creara un nuevo género: el Soulslike. A pesar de su dificultad, es un must para cualquier persona a la que le gusten mínimamente los videojuegos. En cuanto al DLC de Artorias, añade alguna horita más de juego y un par de jefes bastante duros y entretenidos. Duración aproximada: 50-60 horas… Expand
  73. UrbanEelf
    Jan 17, 2022
    9
    one of the best games I've ever played one of the best games I've ever played
  74. chernandez31
    Feb 22, 2022
    9
    Never played the original game. However I played this imagining it was the same exact game from 2011 but with fixes in graphics and performance, as well as bug fixes. So for me, it holds up very well. A great game. Slightly better than Demons’ Souls.
  75. NotMinhLe
    May 23, 2022
    9
    This game was my first Souls game back when it came out and I was immediately addicted. Definitely not a "must-play" for returning players but still holds up nonetheless. Atmosphere and world building is still a masterpiece.
  76. dankmeow
    Mar 16, 2022
    9
    Dark souls is hard and this revamp of the calssic is a great face lift. If you like to die and go again to get the rush of finally winning the hard fights you will love this game.
  77. BlockyDogy
    Mar 26, 2022
    9
    Very good game, my first souls game. So happy it's available on switch. It runs well, looks beautiful, and is so amazing to play. The game has crashed twice, but it was in some odd edge cases in unimportant areas. But that's all a review for Dark Souls. As a remaster, it's absolutely atrocious. Numerous unaddressed bugs and graphical issues. Disappointing little basic improvement from theVery good game, my first souls game. So happy it's available on switch. It runs well, looks beautiful, and is so amazing to play. The game has crashed twice, but it was in some odd edge cases in unimportant areas. But that's all a review for Dark Souls. As a remaster, it's absolutely atrocious. Numerous unaddressed bugs and graphical issues. Disappointing little basic improvement from the first game. Honestly disappointing, and only an excuse to make as much money from a new generation console release. For new buyers, it's great. For old ones, not so much.… Expand
  78. Kaldomx
    Apr 4, 2022
    9
    Dark Souls 1 is a Masterpiece and for me the Best Souls Game ever Made..10/10
    The Remaster get a 9/10 because it looks only minimal better then the Original Version.
  79. Jdotdeedot
    Jun 23, 2022
    9
    I have a love hate relationship but I do have more love for it. This game's worldbuilding is **** phenomenal and the way the entire map is connected in this game is absolutely incredible. The environments and design of the world is awesome aside from the occasional illusion walls in this game that I will never like in the souls series. Like what if you want to play this game offline andI have a love hate relationship but I do have more love for it. This game's worldbuilding is **** phenomenal and the way the entire map is connected in this game is absolutely incredible. The environments and design of the world is awesome aside from the occasional illusion walls in this game that I will never like in the souls series. Like what if you want to play this game offline and there's no hints at all left by players to hit these hidden walls? Then you would never fine these secret paths that are at times key to your playthrough. The gameplay in dark souls remastered is good but not mindblowing but it's really the rpg elements and bosses that makes the gameplay really stand out.… Expand
  80. dr-kenobi
    Sep 7, 2022
    9
    Страждання, страждання і знову страждання. Попри це все одно повертаєшся і проходиш сраного Орнстайна і Смога вдруге, втретє, вчетверт і так далі. Тим не менш, один з найкращих тайтлів Фромів.
  81. 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.
  82. Ziggerastika
    Oct 24, 2022
    9
    The game is amazing, it’s something you have to play!

    The game is challenging but once you figure it out it becomes much easier.
  83. Wr3n
    Jan 6, 2023
    9
    Masterpiece, DLC is extremely hard compared to base game and adds a lot.

    P.s. screw Manus. Damn.
  84. aaronnmp96
    Jan 31, 2023
    9
    For people looking for some challenge it's a great game, it's one of the most I've enjoyed playing, but if you don't like to stress maybe think twice
  85. Peli_Grosso
    Feb 12, 2023
    9
    This game is just amazing. If you play Dark Souls without knowing anything about Dark Souls, it is for sure going to be one of the greatests games you have ever played even today, when the original game is alread 12 years old.

    About the difficulty, just ignore those who say that "it is too hard". It is a senseless criticism that only proves that the person didn't understand the game. It    This game is just amazing. If you play Dark Souls without knowing anything about Dark Souls, it is for sure going to be one of the greatests games you have ever played even today, when the original game is alread 12 years old.

    About the difficulty, just ignore those who say that "it is too hard". It is a senseless criticism that only proves that the person didn't understand the game. It is like complaining about The Lord of the Rings because the films or the books are too long, when that property is an essential feature of the product.

    Pros:
    - Good and deep battle system with good amount of weapons, spells and armor sets.
    - Amazing map design that still today stands as the best in the series.
    - Beautiful art that makes every area feel unique and engaging (except Lost Izalith; not that).
    - Memorable bosses and fair variety of enemies.
    - Great community.

    Cons:
    - Bad menus, especially the inventories, being these hard to organize and offering little options to sort your items.
    - Too little information. You will probably need a basic guide to understand the stats, how to upgrade weapons, etc.
    - Checkpoints far from bosses arenas. If you die (you will), get ready to walk 1 - 3 minutes back to the boss arena. For me, this is by far the worst aspect of the game and they definetly should have fixed it in the remaster. This issue is especially relevant in the DLC.
    - Some bosses and enemies are repeated in the second part of the game. Thankfully, it wasn't enough to make the game feel repetitive at all.

    I give it a 9.1/10.    … Expand
  86. 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.
  87. 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
  88. BARAO555
    Aug 15, 2023
    9
    Dark souls nothing more nothing less. the GOAT game that started whole new genre.
  89. 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
  90. 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
  91. Alaconda
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    Dark souls is still a damn good game though not much has happened to improve the game through the remaster.
  92. pongkrit03
    Sep 29, 2019
    8
    Finally I have beat it, the ultimate difficulty of the legend, Dark Souls 1. Before this, I had finished so many soullike, (ds2 ds3 bb nioh sekiro surge, even lof .... etc), so I am very experienced in this genre, yet unexpectedly, Dark Souls 1, while it is the oldest, the rumor of its ultimate difficulty still holds true. There are many times I was stunned with the sheer difficulties, andFinally I have beat it, the ultimate difficulty of the legend, Dark Souls 1. Before this, I had finished so many soullike, (ds2 ds3 bb nioh sekiro surge, even lof .... etc), so I am very experienced in this genre, yet unexpectedly, Dark Souls 1, while it is the oldest, the rumor of its ultimate difficulty still holds true. There are many times I was stunned with the sheer difficulties, and were wondering how could old-gen gamers could tolerate with this level of insanity ? even me who considered myself veteran still had hard time. However, harder does not mean better.

    I like level design very much. Level design is creatively hard and also has varities. However, what I don't like is the hidden items and bonfires or shortcuts, most are too well hidden, fortunately you still can read the friendly sign on the floor, otherwise I could not find many of them by my own. Map is also very brilliantly crafted, many area are well connected to each others, nevertheless it also gave me confusing of where to go next. If I had never used guide online, I would never finished the game. Unlike other games that I can mostly find hidden shortcut/bonfire and where to go by my own, this game heavily need guide for first timer. Bosses are kinda lacking of movesets but it is understandable because this game was old. Bosses in DLC area are improved in this aspect, but Bosses in main game are not as challenging as those in modern games but still some of them has good gimmicks and the duo guys still gave me hard time. What I hate is the distance from bonfire to bosses in this game are quite long even with shortcuts and not all bonfire can be teleported (and you can't use teleport until midgame), which made the game become somewhat boring from running. Curse and Toxic punishment are much more severe than other games (to the point I was shocked for first time). Upgrade is much more complexed than other titles, which is fine but some blacksmiths are quite troublesome to go back and forth.

    Graphic is fine, neat. 60 FPS. Online is ok, no problem. I still find pvp in this game charming.

    Overall, I think 8/10 is a fair score for DS1. I quite like the level design but hate that I need to read guide to go through without missing anything important, such as bonfire ... etc. Backtracking in this game is real, you need to know where are you going next to lessen that (basically, need guide).    … Expand
  93. Orichalcon
    May 28, 2018
    8
    For the people whining. You're not forced to buy the game. Don't like it, don't buy it. I happen to really appreciate this remaster being a PS4 owner. I have long since sold my PS3, and have been wanting to return to Dark Souls again for quite some time, so this release really is great for me. Also, having the Pro allows me to enjoy the game in 4k glory, with the upscale in textures andFor the people whining. You're not forced to buy the game. Don't like it, don't buy it. I happen to really appreciate this remaster being a PS4 owner. I have long since sold my PS3, and have been wanting to return to Dark Souls again for quite some time, so this release really is great for me. Also, having the Pro allows me to enjoy the game in 4k glory, with the upscale in textures and resolution.

    Together with a few QoL upgrades, I'm able to once again fully enjoy this fantastic title, and relive some of my most memorable gaming experiences..... All whilst dying...... A lot.

    For those of you that are newcomers to Dark Souls, enjoy the experience. It's definitely one worth investing in. Ignore the naysayers and "Cash cow" cynics, this game is still very much worth the price tag, if not just for the masterfully crafted gameplay, and atmosphere.

    A solid 8/10. I only took two points off. 1 for not fixing some bugs that should of definitely been fixed from the original, including some horrible new graphical and audio glitches that weren't in the original. The second point reduction for not adding additional trophies for the DLC (which has been included as a whole packaged title. Wouldn't of been hard to add this in, especially for just a remaster).    … Expand
  94. robomartion
    Oct 22, 2019
    8
    At times janky and obtuse, Dark Souls is a masterwork in rewarding and challenging game design and games storytelling, set in a haunting, interconnected landscape. An experience you won't forget.
  95. KayVen17
    Sep 26, 2018
    8
    Deutsche Review - Kritik Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. RegelnDeutsche Review - Kritik Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden? Dann sind hier meine Punkte. Mein persönlicher Score = 8/100 Mein User Score = 85/10… Expand
  96. CheekyJester
    Sep 22, 2018
    8
    What is there really to say about this game that hasn't been said already?

    While this game is indeed amazing, and even better on subsequent playthroughs, there is also a lot of **** that seems to be overlooked by diehard fans. Gravelording is one of the most poorly balanced mechanics I've ever had the displeasure of experiencing, and it's just as bad all these years later. Frickity    What is there really to say about this game that hasn't been said already?

    While this game is indeed amazing, and even better on subsequent playthroughs, there is also a lot of **** that seems to be overlooked by diehard fans.

    Gravelording is one of the most poorly balanced mechanics I've ever had the displeasure of experiencing, and it's just as bad all these years later. Frickity frack those Gravelord phantoms in TOTG.    … Expand
  97. TheGaelic
    May 26, 2018
    8
    Lo recomiendo para los veteranos que buscan jugar on-line y los nuevos o incluso los que no pudieron jugar a el DLC que es de lo mejorcito
  98. Professorfett
    Jun 13, 2018
    8
    Dark Souls is back and it is good to be back when the series wasn't just hard to be hard. I never beat Dark Souls before the remastered version, but I should have because I really did have a blast playing this. Now I personally have always played these games co-op because jolly cooperation is my jam. Yes call me a noob, and tell me to get gud. But if you have been weary about the SoulsDark Souls is back and it is good to be back when the series wasn't just hard to be hard. I never beat Dark Souls before the remastered version, but I should have because I really did have a blast playing this. Now I personally have always played these games co-op because jolly cooperation is my jam. Yes call me a noob, and tell me to get gud. But if you have been weary about the Souls series because its reputation get it with friends and conquer the blight together.
    Since this game isn't new I won't dive too deep into the gameplay because we all have an idea of how this game plays. I will say that I adore the boss designs and fights in this game. They seem fair, and have way less **** instakills than the later interations in the series. The co-op has added the password system so you can play with just friends and have a grand ole time fighting Gargoyles, and giant wolves together. The worst part of the game, and my personal hell is PVP invasions. For those who don't know it is basically someone invades your world and will either throw a ton of magic, try and only backstab or if they get hit run towards enemies trying to get me to follow... when I won't. I hate the PVP the best thing the souls series can do to fix it, is not have it be involuntary. If I think I'm good enough to fight others let me, but I suck and I know I suck so having some asshat kill me because I am human isn't going to make me better.
    The game doesn't exactly look amazing it is better looking than the PS3/360 version but that is only because it is on a more powerful machine.
    The games story is there, and I personally love the lore. Unlike traditional games it is sorta hidden to get the entire picture. I will say be careful what you do at the ending because you might not get the ending you want.
    Overall this is my second favorite in the Souls series. While I did play it all cooperative the game felt balance, and fair. It was challenging, but a good challenge that made sense. If you are new to Dark Souls start with this entry because it will be a great opening to the series that the later games just won't give you. I liked everything but the PVP which I know some people love, but I find it just a mess. It is at a discount price of $40 so I definitely say BUY it.    … Expand
  99. GamersGreed
    May 30, 2018
    8
    You Died. Now experience your death a thousand times over in fancy textures and fantastic scenery!
  100. rickrojasarg75
    May 30, 2018
    8
    There is no substantial improvement over the original. It is dark souls all over again and I love it. The best game in history for me. You'll always walk alone and find new things to do and interesting challenges to take. The world look more beautiful than ever and you will die as you expected. If you liked original DS or you never tasted its dispair, come along, we have a place for you inThere is no substantial improvement over the original. It is dark souls all over again and I love it. The best game in history for me. You'll always walk alone and find new things to do and interesting challenges to take. The world look more beautiful than ever and you will die as you expected. If you liked original DS or you never tasted its dispair, come along, we have a place for you in Lordran.… Expand
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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
  3. Negative: 0 out of 53
  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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