Dark Souls Remastered

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1603 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. Smashg
    Nov 5, 2020
    6
    La historia está muy mal contada los gráficos son pésimos pero si vienes por otras cosas como las peleas y los bosses te lo recomiendo
  3. 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
  4. KOSYAVCHIK
    Nov 12, 2020
    8
    Игра чёткая. Она постоянно держит тебя в напряжении, обычные мобы могут тебя убить, причём это будет не исключением, это будет постоянно, тебе страшно проходить дальше потому-что ты не знаешь что ждёт тебя впереди, и тебе не хочется продолжать.Игра чёткая. Она постоянно держит тебя в напряжении, обычные мобы могут тебя убить, причём это будет не исключением, это будет постоянно, тебе страшно проходить дальше потому-что ты не знаешь что ждёт тебя впереди, и тебе не хочется продолжать.
  5. EdgarballZ
    Feb 5, 2021
    8
    I love this game. I played it before on the gen prior to PS4, and i 100% it again. My first time experiencing the DLC as well. DS Remastered is a nice package for any newcomer to the franchise.
  6. houfie
    Nov 17, 2020
    10
    Esse Remaster foi bem preguiçoso, mas, o jogo é muito bom. O segundo melhor Souls na minha opinião kkkk
  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. 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.
  9. rikaru1858
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    Melhoraram a qualidade da iluminação e dia modelos que estavam bugados da geração passada ficou ótimo!
  10. greyestfox
    Nov 24, 2020
    8
    This game is one of the first games I played when I got my PS4 and one of the main reasons I bought a PS4. It is easily the most difficult Platinum Trophy I have ever earned. (To be fair, I made it harder on myself by popping all the Boss Souls in my NG cycle which led to me spending hours fighting and dying to Four Kings at NG+2 or 3.)

    The story in this game requires a lot of digging    This game is one of the first games I played when I got my PS4 and one of the main reasons I bought a PS4. It is easily the most difficult Platinum Trophy I have ever earned. (To be fair, I made it harder on myself by popping all the Boss Souls in my NG cycle which led to me spending hours fighting and dying to Four Kings at NG+2 or 3.)

    The story in this game requires a lot of digging and reading item descriptions (and probably some guides) but once you get it it's a great story that leaves you wanting more details. The gameplay is where this game shines. I got absolutely brutalized my first playthrough but once I got a handle on it after playing hours of Dark Souls 1-3 and Bloodborne it became some of the most satisfying gameplay I've experienced. This and Bloodborne are the two games where finally beating a boss after slamming my head against a wall for hours on end made me cry tears of victory. It's a feeling only possible in games this difficult that require practice to get down the timing and strategies needed to succeed. After getting the Platinum in this game, I've replayed it several times because it has great replayability. It is one of few games that I would liken to comfort food or watching your favorite movie. Most of the environments in this game are really well designed and visually impressive.

    That being said, there are glaring flaws in this game. I take two points off this score for the Bed of Chaos boss fight alone. I have fought and defeated all but two of the boss fighting in the Souls series and Bed of Chaos is probably the worst designed fight of any of them. Capra Demon is also a slog but would be forgivable if BoC was a better fight.

    I would strongly recommend this game to anyone who enjoys a challenging video game. Success requires a lot of practice and learning along the way and therefore feels all the more rewarding.    … Expand
  11. GoblinKiller50
    Nov 21, 2020
    8
    I love this game. It's my second favorite game of all time. The remastered version does very little to fix any problems in the original. Such as the lazily design Lost Izalith, chain backstabbing, outdated warping system, complex DLC access, and poor graphics. The 60fps with proper physics though made it a buy for me. If this was a full on remake with most of the flaws fixed, I would giveI love this game. It's my second favorite game of all time. The remastered version does very little to fix any problems in the original. Such as the lazily design Lost Izalith, chain backstabbing, outdated warping system, complex DLC access, and poor graphics. The 60fps with proper physics though made it a buy for me. If this was a full on remake with most of the flaws fixed, I would give this a 10/10. Something that irritates me though about this game was how many reviewers on YouTube would be saying don't buy this, because it doesn't improve much at all. This logic only applies to people on PC who own the original PTDE. If you're a console player or don't have the PTDE, and you want to play Dark Souls, this is the best way. Hell, even if you have the original PC release, it's still better, because it runs at a proper 60fps with no physic bugs. There's definitely a reason for it to be the only version on PC.… Expand
  12. djdizzy
    Jun 21, 2022
    5
    My first Souls game was Demon’s Souls remake which was outstanding and is the reason I got Elden Ring the day it released. It became my favorite game and made me want to try the Dark Souls trilogy. So I bought the trilogy and started with DS Remastered.

    I was expecting a remaster of a 2011 game but this remaster is genuinely awful. The controls have bad input delay and the visuals are    My first Souls game was Demon’s Souls remake which was outstanding and is the reason I got Elden Ring the day it released. It became my favorite game and made me want to try the Dark Souls trilogy. So I bought the trilogy and started with DS Remastered.

    I was expecting a remaster of a 2011 game but this remaster is genuinely awful. The controls have bad input delay and the visuals are atrocious. For a remaster, this is clearly a quick cash grab. The game itself is dated but solid. It deserved much better treatment than it received. It’s a shame that this game was treated in this regard, meanwhile Demon’s Souls remake received a full-on remake and is a masterclass. But even for a remaster, this is sub par compared to other recent remasters. The bar has been lowered with this one. It’s only good for someone that wants to play the original on a PS4/Xbone.    … Expand
  13. Tecmangames12
    Nov 23, 2020
    10
    very good a masterpiece I was never a fan of souls like but this game is very good the controls are good 10/10
  14. benprofessional
    May 29, 2023
    7
    the first game and the most uninteresting and stuffy, in any case, if it had not gained popularity, there would have been no continuation so its decent, DS 3 is tripple better
  15. Adanali
    Apr 17, 2022
    0
    DONT forget your old games bandai namco we want servers we want online you cant force we to buy elden ring
  16. 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.
  17. NikosAjagun
    Dec 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love it, best game ever guys, praise the sun and don't link the fire fellas… Expand
  18. Marijuana_Guy
    Aug 5, 2021
    6
    +World is interesting
    +Combat is fun, somewhat deep and enemies are extremely varied and interesting
    +The game is generally well-designed and it's easy to brush yourself off and continue even after multiple deaths. -The graphics are from the PS2 -Certain enemies have extremely cheap 1 hit kills that come out with 0 telegraph -The story is almost non-existent. If you don't watch hour long    +World is interesting
    +Combat is fun, somewhat deep and enemies are extremely varied and interesting
    +The game is generally well-designed and it's easy to brush yourself off and continue even after multiple deaths. -The graphics are from the PS2

    -Certain enemies have extremely cheap 1 hit kills that come out with 0 telegraph
    -The story is almost non-existent. If you don't watch hour long lore videos on YouTube you will have 0 idea about whats going on. -Online features is tied to PS plus. Games like Dragons Dogma allow online features for free. -The game is an undeniably repetitive slog. Basically all you do is run around and kill monsters.There is nothing else, no crafting or alchemy or minigames. Nothing.    … Expand
  19. agapokolo
    Feb 14, 2021
    8
    The first half of Dark Souls is amazing. If the second half of the game was as good, then I would have given the game a perfect score. Unfortunately, after you finish, arguably the best area of the game, the quality of the areas and bosses drops drastically. I still had fun, but in the end it didn't left that large of an impact on me. Nevertheless, I would greatly recommend the game justThe first half of Dark Souls is amazing. If the second half of the game was as good, then I would have given the game a perfect score. Unfortunately, after you finish, arguably the best area of the game, the quality of the areas and bosses drops drastically. I still had fun, but in the end it didn't left that large of an impact on me. Nevertheless, I would greatly recommend the game just for the first 15 hours.… Expand
  20. Trooperz
    Feb 3, 2021
    10
    Great game! Absolutely fantastic experience with good memories to make. I became addicted to the dark souls trilogy because of this game. I could play it all day. Never dull or boring.
  21. Serapter1
    Feb 8, 2021
    10
    I know that people were upset by the price tag for how little it changed, but since this is my first experience with dark souls...

    I could go on for paragraphs about this game, but in short it's the best game I've ever played, and probably the best game I will ever play.
  22. Fofito
    Feb 8, 2021
    6
    Disfrutable, pero una copia de the elder scrolls, Dark Souls no le hace ni sombra aprendan a hacer juegos y a manejar lo de la dificultad, demasiado ezzz
  23. Gangoon
    Apr 7, 2021
    10
    To preface this I am rating Dark Souls as a game, not the remaster. However, as for the remaster I think it was disappointing and should have offered more, but ultimately it did fix some of the issues and it is still worth buying. As for the actual review, it is an easy 10/10 masterpiece.
    Dark Souls has a simple but extremely compelling story that isn't forced upon you like most other    To preface this I am rating Dark Souls as a game, not the remaster. However, as for the remaster I think it was disappointing and should have offered more, but ultimately it did fix some of the issues and it is still worth buying. As for the actual review, it is an easy 10/10 masterpiece.
    Dark Souls has a simple but extremely compelling story that isn't forced upon you like most other games. The characters are great as well, and each one has its own amazing personality. As for the gameplay it is the best I have ever seen. Never have I seen something so difficult yet so fair. The game is difficult, yes, but the devs want you to beat the game so as long as you keep pushing and don't go hollow you will prevail. It's this genius game design that makes the game so replayable and so incredible on the first run. For newcomers please don't use guides, and only use wikis when absolutely necessary, just throw yourself at the wall until eventually it caves in. I don't even need to talk about boss battles, obviously those are amazing. The variety in builds is extraordinary and makes the game infinitely replayable.
    This game is a masterpiece and worth every gamers time and effort.    … Expand
  24. 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
  25. GeraldCR01
    Mar 18, 2021
    10
    Este juego es simplemente una obra de arte (tiene sus altibajos pero estos no le quita merito al resultado final)
    Gracias Miyazaki ♡
  26. pruslamaj
    Mar 23, 2021
    10
    the best game of all time in my eyes and objectively speaking one of the greatest of all gaming
  27. 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
  28. DANTESFENIX2
    Jun 18, 2021
    10
    A la fecha este sigue siendo el mejor souls de todos, es perfecto, los bosques, el mundo la música , miyasaki no pudo superar su mejor obra, pero si reinventarse con Bloodborne, este juego marco mi infancia , quizá el mejor juego de mi vida al menos hasta hoy en 2021
  29. ApolloHeinrich
    May 2, 2021
    10
    La mejor forma de experimentar este hermoso juego. la atmosfera, el diseño de niveles mejor no podrían ser, por no mencionar el combate tan desafiante pero divertido. Dark Souls es un juego que cualquier jugador debe experimentar por lo menos una vez en su vida.
  30. YokoHugo
    Jul 28, 2022
    9
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 53 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 48 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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