Dark Souls Remastered

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  1. DinoBeam
    Dec 1, 2019
    10
    Incredible depth, satisfying combat, it is like walking through a digital art gallery. A truly fun, adult, satisfying adventure! An absolute must for any lover of the medium.
  2. 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.
  3. g8or8de
    Aug 15, 2020
    10
    As someone who didn’t have a PS3 or a PC to run the original Dark Souls, it was a great chance to play DS in its original state at a smooth 60 FPS. For allowing me to finally experience the masterpiece on my PS4 with no bugs, I give it a 10 out of 10.
  4. 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
  5. Bunkum
    Jun 1, 2018
    9
    Dark Souls is the Dark Souls of Dark Souls

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  6. frederik1478
    Apr 8, 2022
    10
    This is the fourth time I have tried to play this game and now it finally clicked i watching Noah Caldwell-Gervais YouTuber video then I finally understand. How good this game is I could say a lot of words but I think we already know how good the Dark Souls games are so let's just say that it took me 4 times before I got it.
  7. DrDjango
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    just a masterpiece. the graphic is a little bit old looking, but the atmosphere is just outstanding.
  8. Err0rc0de
    Dec 27, 2019
    7
    I'm giving Dark Souls 1 a 9/10. It's a great game. The remaster on the other hand... is very disappointing. The "graphical enhancements" are a joke.
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. oknsnl
    Apr 23, 2019
    9
    Gameplay : 9 (Nice combat mechanics)
    Bosses : 9 (Cool bosses)
    PvP : 8 (Trollest player base I ever met :))
  13. gamitech
    May 23, 2021
    10
    This is where it all started. Not my first souls experience, as I've started with DS3, but can't deny the greatness of the first
  14. 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
  15. AlexvaderII
    Sep 16, 2020
    10
    Dark Souls es uno de los mejores juegos de "TODOS LOS TIEMPOS". Cuenta con un gran combate estratégico en el cual tendremos que enfrentar enemigos difíciles. Desde el inicio hay que ir con cuidado para no morir aunque si morimos no hay problema este es un juego de probar nuevas maneras de afrontar el reto.

    La ambientación y diseño de niveles es de lo mejor que se ha visto en los últimos    Dark Souls es uno de los mejores juegos de "TODOS LOS TIEMPOS". Cuenta con un gran combate estratégico en el cual tendremos que enfrentar enemigos difíciles. Desde el inicio hay que ir con cuidado para no morir aunque si morimos no hay problema este es un juego de probar nuevas maneras de afrontar el reto.

    La ambientación y diseño de niveles es de lo mejor que se ha visto en los últimos años, el juego cuenta con muchas trampas en todo el mapa y esto hará que estemos muy alerta a lo que se avecina siempre. Hay gran cantidad de enemigos y todos son diferentes y agresivos pero tendremos una gran variedad de escudos para protegernos y armas que podremos mejorar bastante y de diferentes maneras para que las adecuemos según creamos que sea lo mejor para derrotar a tal enemigo. Adicionalmente obtendremos hechizos y piromancias que básicamente lo resumo en magia estos se obtienen de diferentes maneras los mas fáciles son de pago con almas dentro del juego pero serán los mas básicos, al final de cuentas esto hará los combates muy divertidos y variados.

    Algo que hace especial a este juego es que desde que encontremos nuestro primer ítem nos revelara partes de la historia del juego como un gigantesco rompecabezas, ya que la misma se narra atreves de los NPC´s que nos encontremos en el camino las pocas cinematicas y los ítems así que aquí todo es importante.

    En resumen tenemos un juego solido con grandes combates finales, gran historia y ambientación, divertido a mas no poder, y con componentes online que lo hacen mas original ya que podemos ayudar a jugadores que ni siquiera conocemos o podremos quedar de acuerdo con nuestros amigos o podremos estropearle la aventura a otros jugadores invadiéndolos y estropeando su avance, esto se escucha sencillo pero hay unos "PACTOS" que haremos dentro del juego con NPC´s que nos darán recompensas según lo que decidamos hacer o ayudar o eliminar a la persona online.

    NOTA: No esperes mas y juega a esta obra de arte!!!    … Expand
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. Milesschabel
    Jun 7, 2018
    8
    Dark Souls Remastered is a great introduction to Dark Souls but it still isn't as good as the original
  19. Kayem
    Jun 11, 2018
    10
    I am playing the first Dark Souls from Bloodborne and Dark Souls III and I really love it, it¨s way better than I expected, the graphics are OK in comparison to days produced today, but it has the best level design I've seen to day. i was afraid of Blighttown after everything I've heard, but Sen's Fortress was even worse (with difficulty). The game runs smooth and maintains 60 FPS almostI am playing the first Dark Souls from Bloodborne and Dark Souls III and I really love it, it¨s way better than I expected, the graphics are OK in comparison to days produced today, but it has the best level design I've seen to day. i was afraid of Blighttown after everything I've heard, but Sen's Fortress was even worse (with difficulty). The game runs smooth and maintains 60 FPS almost all the time. I recommend it to everyone who is a fan of Souls games.… Expand
  20. SplitMind
    Feb 4, 2021
    8
    What's there to say about DS that hasn't already been said? Well for one, it's not quite the masterpiece some would have you believe. Don't get me wrong, it's an amazing game, but comes with some notable flaws. I'm keeping this brief as I don't think I'll be saying anything new.

    The graphics and the game in general hold up impressively well considering this is around a decade old now.    What's there to say about DS that hasn't already been said? Well for one, it's not quite the masterpiece some would have you believe. Don't get me wrong, it's an amazing game, but comes with some notable flaws. I'm keeping this brief as I don't think I'll be saying anything new.

    The graphics and the game in general hold up impressively well considering this is around a decade old now. The remaster gave us a nice 60fps, but not much else. This isn't a huge problem as it's good to experience this as close to the original as possible. The levels in the game provide a nice variety to show off some good graphics. This suffers in the darker areas and some such as the Londos are a bit bland.

    The story of DS is one you can invest nothing in and still have an amazing time, or deep-dive and learn everything if that's your cup of tea too. This comes down to personal taste - if you need a story to motivate you, you're gonna have to work hard here to learn it. However most of us come for the gameplay, so I left satisfied.

    The gameplay is what DS is famous for. Firstly, is it hard? On your first play-through, it actually isn't that hard. You can either 'git gud' or you can actually learn how the game works (these are possibly the same thing). Dark Souls is a tough game on the surface, but with the right tactics, gear, attributes etc. you can make the game a lot easier for yourself and defeat most bosses on your first time.

    This draws out a debate, however. Constantly reading guides and watching tutorial videos on YouTube can become laborious and take away from the magic of exploration and discovery. The idea of DS is that you are supposed to die a lot and learn through trial and error. I found that going in blind and seeking help when stuck was a good way to go. Again, on your first playthrough you can use pretty much whatever tactics and approach you like, however as you learn more about the game you will find that there are much more efficient ways of playing, equipping and developing your character. This is not a bad thing though, as it allows you to approach it on both a hardcore mindset or a more casual mindset. For me I found the chess-like combat incredibly engaging.

    Overall, DS is a game you just have to try for yourself and not give up in the early hours. If you're struggling, look up guides and play the game itself offline. I wish I had played this years ago as this is a seminal piece that I thin everyone needs to either play or appreciate.    … Expand
  21. Sillence
    Nov 10, 2018
    8
    Perhaps if I played this when it first came out my review would have been different, but in 2018, and off the heels of Bloodborne and DS3, the bar has been raised, and this sadly misses it. Truly, God of War is the better alternative this gaming season for those looking for a souls fix.

    Frankly, while it is still a very solid gameplay experience, it doesn't hold up as well against the    Perhaps if I played this when it first came out my review would have been different, but in 2018, and off the heels of Bloodborne and DS3, the bar has been raised, and this sadly misses it. Truly, God of War is the better alternative this gaming season for those looking for a souls fix.

    Frankly, while it is still a very solid gameplay experience, it doesn't hold up as well against the recent installations in the series.

    The first "Souls" game I played was Bloodborne (my favorite still, and my favorite game ever made). DS2, DS3, and Bloodborne were all quite difficult at times, and while there were a few throwaway bosses, most bosses in these games represented quite a challenge, with a few requiring 20+ attempts.

    The main flaw with this game is that its' bosses were too easy. I one shot almost every boss, and I don't think any took me more than 3 attempts. The levels were far more challenging than the bosses, and mostly in frustrating ways.

    The interconnectedness of the world and various environment was exactly what I was expecting and it did not disappoint in this regard. The various equipment was likewise fun to play around with, but the game avoids 10/10 or even 9/10 status nonetheless due to its' flawed difficulty in modern context.    … Expand
  22. Illuvatar9
    Nov 12, 2018
    10
    Hell yeah! Action games at it's finest.
    You want to be always in check? you want to feel the adrenaline? It's your pick. I highly recommend that
  23. Zimblic
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    While the graphics and changes weren't as great as many were hoping, I am happy about the improvements they did make. The move to dedicated servers for multiplayer and the improved framerates in areas that needed it like Blighttown are both great changes. I was late to the PS3 and PC releases of this game so it was awesome to play with an active community. I had never even seen aWhile the graphics and changes weren't as great as many were hoping, I am happy about the improvements they did make. The move to dedicated servers for multiplayer and the improved framerates in areas that needed it like Blighttown are both great changes. I was late to the PS3 and PC releases of this game so it was awesome to play with an active community. I had never even seen a Gravelord's phantoms before this Remaster.
    It's a beautiful and challenging game that I am glad has been released on next-gen consoles to enjoy.    … Expand
  24. knur
    Oct 9, 2022
    10
    I started playing DS from DS3. I had to get used to slower gameplay but it's definitely worth it - a masterpiece that changed the gaming industry forever.
  25. djape
    Oct 10, 2020
    9
    Really enjoying my first play through. I would say its a must for any Souls fan.
  26. FabioLink
    Jan 15, 2019
    8
    Não tem quase nenhuma diferença da versão original,resumindo foi relançado a um preço abusivo no Brasil.O original sim eu daria 94,mas um remaster sem atrativos não.
  27. Ruzaky
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    Only way to plasy Ds1 on Ps4
    Still one of the best games of generation.
    Some changes to how multiplayer works and some graphical changes (nothign special) calling remastered only because
  28. Goidie02
    Mar 29, 2019
    10
    Worth every penny. Would go through it without ever getting bored. Challenging? Yes. But definitely a must-play experience
  29. LukeTheJedi
    Apr 9, 2019
    8
    I didn't play it on consoles from previous generation, Dark Souls on PS4 was my first contact with this franchise and I'm really impressed. Very fresh and challenging gameplay, great lore and setting. I'm not some hardcore gamer, but I managed to finish it (after lots of hours) and it was a great feeling. I really recommend it. So, now it's time to try Dark Souls II... or maybe Sekiro?
  30. giannis2001
    Jun 11, 2023
    8
    This game is amazing. However, while the game doesn't have any noticeable problems, you can clearly see it's age. Those small bugs and clunky mechanics are the definition of a game of its age. I think a remake is a must for this masterpiece. The world is the best in the souls series by my opinion. It's connected in a way where you can just explore to your hearts content and unlockThis game is amazing. However, while the game doesn't have any noticeable problems, you can clearly see it's age. Those small bugs and clunky mechanics are the definition of a game of its age. I think a remake is a must for this masterpiece. The world is the best in the souls series by my opinion. It's connected in a way where you can just explore to your hearts content and unlock shortcuts that can get you anywhere. You get fast travel later on in the game because the game wants you to taste the interconnected world. The combat is good but definitely not better than the sequels, because although it's slow and methodic, it can get very annoying sometimes based on the build you are. Of course, with a strength poise build, this game is way easier. Poise is a mechanic where you don't get staggered when being hit by enemies, so some enemies with combos give you way less trouble like Gwyn or Artorias. Generally, this game is a masterpiece but I truly would like a remake with fixed hitboxes and combat.… Expand
  31. Milidante
    Sep 25, 2019
    10
    Remaster of one of the best games of history! Don forget that this was the game who changed many things in gaming world and again make developers to bring challenge and joy to their games when the gaming industry goes in wrong way of become easy and playable even if you are 5 years old kid! Thank you miyazaki. Thank you from software team
  32. 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.
  33. Jknight
    Jun 2, 2019
    10
    My favorite game of all time, remastered. Still fun on 3rd play through.
    From Software makes the best games these days.
  34. Nameless2131
    Apr 27, 2020
    10
    best game ever created
    no game can give u so much joy than dark souls after beating it
  35. dangyosabyss
    Apr 11, 2020
    8
    A brilliant, brutal sprawling epic of a game with an origami-like structure. It does more for RPGs than the current generation of lazy ripoffs (COD, Assassins Creed). It suffers from lacking a few home comforts. The warping should be standard (and is in every game after it). The world feels alive but in more of a way where you are aware that you are close to death almost always. TraversalA brilliant, brutal sprawling epic of a game with an origami-like structure. It does more for RPGs than the current generation of lazy ripoffs (COD, Assassins Creed). It suffers from lacking a few home comforts. The warping should be standard (and is in every game after it). The world feels alive but in more of a way where you are aware that you are close to death almost always. Traversal feels more raid-like because you are always aware that youre vulnerable. This is the classic for many many people and i would be inclined to agree but must acknowledge that jankiness and lack of certain gaming standards will deter many.… Expand
  36. Manzanetti
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    Didn't play the game back in the day, so this remaster came as a blessing to me. Enjoyed it from beginning to end, best level design I've seen in a game. Pure magic.
  37. TheHound1
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    A remaster of what is in my opinion the greatest game of all time, absolutely zero complaints here.
  38. FuriousAegon
    Apr 19, 2022
    8
    Dark Souls is a good game, but comparing with other soulsborne games is not that good.
    -Gameplay : Classical FromSoftware gameplay formula, but narrative does better experience, because you have a particular goals like ring the bells, or obtain lord souls.But there’s a lot of trash locations like New Londo Ruins, Sens Fortress, Tomb of the Giants, Lost Izalith, Blighttown and Sewers.But    Dark Souls is a good game, but comparing with other soulsborne games is not that good.
    -Gameplay : Classical FromSoftware gameplay formula, but narrative does better experience, because you have a particular goals like ring the bells, or obtain lord souls.But there’s a lot of trash locations like New Londo Ruins, Sens Fortress, Tomb of the Giants, Lost Izalith, Blighttown and Sewers.But comparing with the amount of trash locations in Dark Souls 2, the picture becomes better.But there a really good locations like Anor Londo, Undead Settlement, Painted World of Aramis, Oolacile, Firelink Shrine and more.Also I gotta admit there a bunch of interesting and challenging bosses - Knight Artorias, Ornstein and Smough, Black Dragon Kalameet, Manus Father of the Abyss, Sit the Scaleless, Gwyn, Great Wolf Sif.These bosses are really memorable, and also provide unique experience to the player.But there’s a few trash bosses too like - Pinwheel, Stray Demons ( all variations except tutorial one), Ceaseless Discharge, Centipede Demon, Iron Golem, Moonlight Butterfly and of corse the one and only king of small toilets with dogs - Capra Demon.But hear me out these bosses weren’t that trash, because this game has THE WORST BOSS IVE EVER FOUGHT - Bed of Chaos.Everyone who have ever played this game struggled on this piece of junk, and how stupid this fight is.And I hope FromSoft would never produce such **** won’t right?-Micolash,Folding Screen Monkeys, Lud & Zallen, but these are better than Bed of chaos.
    -The story.In this game you’ll have to link the fire for the first time since Gwyn did it, or you can abandon it for fading.Again if you want to hear full story you’ll have to watch lots of lore videos on Vaadis channel, and others ( except Sekiro ).
    -Soundtrack is decent but there very few memorable tracks from whole soundtrack - Knoght Artorias, Ornstein and Smough, Great Wolf Sif, Gwyn, Firelink Shrine, A Moments Peace, Nameless Song.
    -DLC of this game is one the best DLCs FromSoftware ever produce alongside with Bloodborne The Old Hunters & Dark Souls 3 Ringed City.Locations and bosses are very interesting and far harder than main game, and all the bosses from DLC are either Great and challenging or just challenging.
    -Dark Souls Remastered is my fifth favorite FromSoftware game, it has a lot good elements and provides fascinating and challenging world to explore.
    7.5/10    … Expand
  39. 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
  40. Paladean
    Oct 22, 2019
    10
    Simply a masterpiece. From the first to the last our, this game will give you more, than one expierince!
  41. James_62
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    This is my favourite game of all time and I have been playing the series since I was 10 years old, starting with the original on the Xbox 360. Being able to replay it years after selling my Xbox was a magical experience. It was just as phenomenal and utterly incredible as I'd remembered it. Easily the best game ever to be released and I doubt there will be a better game ever; Dark Souls VIThis is my favourite game of all time and I have been playing the series since I was 10 years old, starting with the original on the Xbox 360. Being able to replay it years after selling my Xbox was a magical experience. It was just as phenomenal and utterly incredible as I'd remembered it. Easily the best game ever to be released and I doubt there will be a better game ever; Dark Souls VI could be the only conteder… Expand
  42. Cloudy83
    Jan 5, 2021
    10
    Obra maestra , uno de los mejores juegos de la historia, no hagan caso a las notas de usuarios ni a las de la prensa, compruebenlo ustedes mismos, gran combate, gran banda sonora y magistral diseño de niveles.
  43. Astulfo
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    È stata un ottima idea creare una remastered di questo capolavoro. Questo gioco è quasi perfetto giocabile tranquillamente anche ai giorni nostri
  44. 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!
  45. joel_tdl
    Sep 25, 2021
    7
    Buen Juego, Poca Novedad.

    JUGABILIDAD: Intencional o no, la fluidez del personaje es para dar pena. Puede que se deba a un problema de optimización que se arrastró hasta esta versión, o simplemente que tenga un gameplay pesado, lento (pero en el mal sentido) y que en resumen, se siente fallido. Aunque admito que puedo verme un tanto subjetivo al tratarse de un Souls y que, como suele    Buen Juego, Poca Novedad.

    JUGABILIDAD:
    Intencional o no, la fluidez del personaje es para dar pena. Puede que se deba a un problema de optimización que se arrastró hasta esta versión, o simplemente que tenga un gameplay pesado, lento (pero en el mal sentido) y que en resumen, se siente fallido. Aunque admito que puedo verme un tanto subjetivo al tratarse de un Souls y que, como suele ocurrir, termino comparándolo con Bloodborne.
    Y tal cual como el ya mencionado, Dark Souls también agrega dificultad artificial con el ya clásico de FS en que mueres al caer por un vacío que es imposible de ver, una trampa de la cual no hay señal, y claro, la desastrosa cámara que nos hará morir varias veces cuando nos ataquen enemigos que jamás pudimos enfocar porque la misma está “atorada” entre dos paredes. Un desastre que la desarrolladora maquilla de dificultad. Aunado a esto los mensajes en pantalla nos harán perder también en algunas ocasiones, y es que a la mitad de una pelea, ¿Qué me importa si el enemigo soltó o no un ítem?

    Eso sí, el diseño de escenarios y su interconexión es muy bueno, muy por debajo de juegos posteriores (Bloodborne, nuevamente) pero igualmente bueno. Mientras que la mayoría de los jefes no son complicados, sino que están situados en escenarios que suelen ser engañosos, y que recalcan la dificultad artificial de la que hablaba. En varios de ellos, por ejemplo, tendremos que dejarnos caer desde una determinada altura, lo que significa que ya de entrada empezamos la batalla con la mitad de nuestra barra de salud.
    Otros jefes, sin embargo, son más bien injustos. Algo clásico de FS, claro está. Y aunque en algunas batallas podremos pedir la ayuda de otros personajes, dicha ayuda de los NPC está demasiado desproporcionada. En la batalla contra la mariposa, por ejemplo, yo no tuve que hacer literalmente nada, y la NPC la derrotó de tres golpes. Caso contrario a lo que pasó con el jefe final del DLC.

    Bastante roto, en resumen.

    GRÁFICOS:
    Visualmente decepcionante incluso para tratarse de un remaster. Poco que decir mas que eso: es decente pero nada que reluzca para bien. La nula narrativa y pobres cinemáticas tampoco ayudan de mucho.

    SONIDO:
    Muy bueno. Solo de empezar la voz narradora nos damos una idea de la calidad de sonido e inmersión que el juego ofrece.
    Las áreas están muy bien ambientada, y las peleas contra los jefes son memorables gracias a la banda sonora de cada uno de ellos, no tengo queja al respecto y lo cierto es que he disfrutado mucho del soundtrack.

    INNOVACIÓN:
    Nula. Un Demon Soul's 1.5 con apenas un lavado de cara para venderlo como juego nuevo.    … Expand
  46. Crysouls
    Dec 28, 2020
    10
    Praise of the sun para esse jogo maravilhoso, foi primeiro da franquia que joguei em 2018 e agora termino ele novamente em 2020, simplesmente um dos melhores jogos que já joguei.
    -Prós
    -Combate estratégico ( vencer um boss dps de tentar varias e varias builds não tem preço ) -Trilha sonora -Level design -Boss battles -Tempo da campanha/ side quests -Fator replay Contras - Não    Praise of the sun para esse jogo maravilhoso, foi primeiro da franquia que joguei em 2018 e agora termino ele novamente em 2020, simplesmente um dos melhores jogos que já joguei.
    -Prós
    -Combate estratégico ( vencer um boss dps de tentar varias e varias builds não tem preço )
    -Trilha sonora
    -Level design
    -Boss battles
    -Tempo da campanha/ side quests
    -Fator replay

    Contras
    - Não tive nenhum grande motivo para inserir algo aqui.
    - Boa sorte a todos que chegarem a Anor Londo    … Expand
  47. Dwideshrude1
    Apr 7, 2022
    0
    Wow. Just...no. Literally not even close to playable. Sad. Sad. Not sure ive played a worse game. There is so much unnaceptable jank in this awful excuse for a "game"(well really it's an elaborate prank, just a series of literal jump scare pranks and jokes on the player), for example, the enemies can hit you through walls through pure buggy mechanics. Even sycophants will admit this isWow. Just...no. Literally not even close to playable. Sad. Sad. Not sure ive played a worse game. There is so much unnaceptable jank in this awful excuse for a "game"(well really it's an elaborate prank, just a series of literal jump scare pranks and jokes on the player), for example, the enemies can hit you through walls through pure buggy mechanics. Even sycophants will admit this is unacceptable. The player isnt allowed to hit enemies through walls. The rolling direction is broken, the camera sucks ass, the input queuing is sloppy, the etcetera etcetera **** Un. Ac. Ceptable. From a "remaster".… Expand
  48. LikeaPisces
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    Dark Souls is one of the best games ever made. Treats older players as they have learned to play. And it teaches new players the delights of the rewards of participating in a great, well-built, refined, and difficult game as a fair one is expected to be.
  49. painava
    Dec 27, 2021
    8
    I've never played the original Dark Souls which, I imagine, would by now have some not-so-well-aged mechanics, graphics etc. I expected this remaster to be much more modern, but it really felt like playing a PS3 game. Dark Souls is of course a trilogy of high quality so I could enjoy the game regardless of my slight disappointment with this remaster.
  50. 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.
  51. nurfedx
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    One of the best Games known to mankind.
    From Software is a safe heaven for the Gaming community.
    Especially in times where big Developers dissapiont us with theyr fraudulent intent.
    Praise the sun!
  52. Cap-radar
    Feb 18, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muito bom o jogo bem feito123456789012345678901234567890



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  53. Metacriticaller
    Mar 9, 2020
    10
    I didn't play this real time video game much, well I did play it a little, I beat the first boss, but not the second boss.

    Currently I am stuck on the second boss right now and I cannot make a progress until I beat the second boss of this real time video game. From my experience I just can say that this real time video game is definitely one of the hardest and most difficult real    I didn't play this real time video game much, well I did play it a little, I beat the first boss, but not the second boss.

    Currently I am stuck on the second boss right now and I cannot make a progress until I beat the second boss of this real time video game.

    From my experience I just can say that this real time video game is definitely one of the hardest and most difficult real time video games without easy mode, so shame.

    Maybe this is good that this real time video game doesn't have an easy mode, because this way you both have to learn how to play better and get better in real time video gaming in order to continue playing this real time video game. Otherwise you are just stuck forever.

    I don't care that I am stuck on the second boss, because for me, this real time video game is still very fun to play and for me this what makes this real time video game so good.

    All games that I consider bad are games that are too boring.

    Personally I cannot play any game that is too boring, even if the game is extremely easy and I can finish it very easily without any effort.    … Expand
  54. Alucardcastle13
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    I've been playing videogames every since 30 years ago and started playing Darksouls in July 2020 for the first time. All I can say is this game is glorious!! It is one of the best games I ever played in my life. If you like playing RPG type like Castlevania symphony of the night this game is a must play! Comoletely time worth!
    The game is challenging and that is why I'm loving it. I'm    I've been playing videogames every since 30 years ago and started playing Darksouls in July 2020 for the first time. All I can say is this game is glorious!! It is one of the best games I ever played in my life. If you like playing RPG type like Castlevania symphony of the night this game is a must play! Comoletely time worth!
    The game is challenging and that is why I'm loving it. I'm really enjoying the combat, the armor omg.. everything is awesome! I LOVE YOU DARKSOULS!    … Expand
  55. 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
  56. Jackwill
    Jul 21, 2022
    10
    Я в этой жиже выбил платину и только это заставляет меня влепить десятку, но даже думать не хочу о своих чувствах к игре.
  57. 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
  58. 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.
  59. 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
  60. 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
  61. Moviegooner
    Oct 20, 2020
    10
    Yet again i was hooked. The beautiful Arno Londo ornstien and smoug boss fight is one of the best in the series.
  62. Ariskal
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    Pokoknya kalo lu pengen main new game plus jgn di lawan bos terakhir dulu, kalian harus farming soul dan menaikkan level kalian karena di new game plus level dan damage semua musuh bakal sakit banget ketimbang new game biasa
  63. chiraggehlot
    Jun 29, 2021
    10
    This is an amazing game. Makes you know the importance of skill and patience! That’s how you succeed in this game and life both.
  64. 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.
  65. Svetlendrius
    Jul 30, 2022
    7
    Хорошая игра с отличным лором и боевкой. Но при этом уже довольно устаревшая, кривая и дисбалансная.
    Боевка у игры пускай не многокнопочная, но достаточно проработанная, заставляющая искать свой подход к разным врагам. В игре достаточно много оружия и каждый удар нанесенный ими чувствуется, однако сама боевка ощущается очень медленной.
    Игра с потрясающим сеттингом и дизайном врагов,    Хорошая игра с отличным лором и боевкой. Но при этом уже довольно устаревшая, кривая и дисбалансная.
    Боевка у игры пускай не многокнопочная, но достаточно проработанная, заставляющая искать свой подход к разным врагам. В игре достаточно много оружия и каждый удар нанесенный ими чувствуется, однако сама боевка ощущается очень медленной.
    Игра с потрясающим сеттингом и дизайном врагов, которая заставляет тебя страдать. Дизайн локаций порой поражает воображение, а порой ты проклинаешь того, кто придумал такую локацию. Тоже касается и боссов. Однако саундтрек у игры, как и подобает японским играм, всегда на высоте.
    Главным же недостатком игры являются многочисленные спорные решения принятые разработчиками, в том числе расположение костров, возможность телепортации между ними только спустя половину игры, механика проклятья, дисбаланс силы оружия и т.д., которые искусственно увеличивают сложность игры или даже скорее её муторность.
    Также для кого-то будет минусом, а для кого-то плюсом соотношение геймплея и сюжета, а тут оно примерно 99 к 1.
    Однако несмотря на недостатки эта игра служила одни из первых шагов к развитию отличной серии игр, из-за чего определённо заслуживает прохождения.    … Expand
  66. Andoryuu7
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Best challenge game. Great combat which is simple but you still keep dying anyway
  67. INU4SH4
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    This was the first time I experienced Dark Souls, I had not played the original and while its controls aged a bit I never really had an issue with them, and while not as fluid as DS3 (obviously) it offers a different kind of challenge thanks to its limitations. So yeah, I was a newcomer when I first played this and can't really evaluate if it is a good remaster or not, just give it aThis was the first time I experienced Dark Souls, I had not played the original and while its controls aged a bit I never really had an issue with them, and while not as fluid as DS3 (obviously) it offers a different kind of challenge thanks to its limitations. So yeah, I was a newcomer when I first played this and can't really evaluate if it is a good remaster or not, just give it a review as an individual game.

    The punishing nature is still there and I enjoyed every moment of just trying to figure out the next step in the adventure in a very intuitive way. While there were no instructions you can still make it from beginning to end if you just explore the beautiful yet dreadful world a little bit.

    Basically, challenging bosses, lots of classes and weapons to choose from, freedom to explore as you please and fantastic lore. Doesn't disappoint even when playing this after Dark Souls 3.    … Expand
  68. Merces
    Feb 22, 2021
    8
    Positive
    - Overall Graphics
    - Pre-Rendered Citscene
    - Good Challenge
    - Battle System
    - Lore
    - Environment Design
    - Amazing Atmosphere
    - Creature Design
    - Level Design
    - Build Costumization
    - Script

    Negative
    - Empty Protagonist
    - Unacceptable Lore
    - Level Curve
    - Item UI & Storage
    - Anemic Ending
  69. JustBlake03
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Excellent game! Probably the best I have ever played! The remaster might be underwhelming, but it is definitely worth your time. 10/10
  70. stringofsoul
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    убойная игрушка и в меру сложная(если вы не маг конечно)
    восхительный левел дизайн-лучший в играх от миядзаки
  71. 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
  72. 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
  73. Real_Noxiano
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Uma aventura sem igual . O combate e o desafio desse jogo alegram meu coração pro um game dificil e quebravel como todo darksouls o que deixa o desafio mais fácil , mais se vc joga sem trapaça vera a real dificuldade
  74. tommydlbass
    Oct 17, 2021
    8
    A classic. Is a must play, but of course, it has a few problems: the second half of the game feels worst than the first, enemies feel slow and the game easier with time, and some other minor things that wont stop you to enjoy this game.
  75. xilef2007
    Mar 21, 2021
    10
    The story 10/10, gameplay 10/10, soundtrack 10/10, characters 10/10, world 10/10, atmosphere 10/10.
    The perfect game.
    Hours played: 36
  76. 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
  77. Darkridler31
    Feb 18, 2021
    10
    Very good game I appreciate the boss fights they are all incradable and can't wait to start second and the third
  78. martinho_99
    Nov 10, 2021
    8
    I tried the game, I failed and I gave it 6 points... then months later I tried again and everyone who mastered DS knows this feeling - suddenly everything became clear. The grafics are bad, the controlls are even worse, it is buggy, it is unfair and it tells you nothing about how to do any of the things you have to do. But that all doesn't seem to matter, it is amazing. Sometimes only theI tried the game, I failed and I gave it 6 points... then months later I tried again and everyone who mastered DS knows this feeling - suddenly everything became clear. The grafics are bad, the controlls are even worse, it is buggy, it is unfair and it tells you nothing about how to do any of the things you have to do. But that all doesn't seem to matter, it is amazing. Sometimes only the big picture is what really counts. + what really amazes me is the fact that there are so many optional areas the game also doesn't tell you about for example Ash Lake, Painted World etc. Everywhere are hidden paths, items, bosses - I can't imagine how many hours it took and how much imagination people needed to find everything hidden in this game. Praise the sun!… Expand
  79. telemann
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    I love Dark Souls. Its a game that made me love gaming again after me enjoying this medium less and less.
    So let me just start with the bad. It's a bad Remastered. The graphics are not really improved and many bugs off the old games are still there (some intentionally).
    However that doesn't change the fact that this game for me is solid 10/10. Everything about the game is just amazing.    I love Dark Souls. Its a game that made me love gaming again after me enjoying this medium less and less.
    So let me just start with the bad. It's a bad Remastered. The graphics are not really improved and many bugs off the old games are still there (some intentionally).
    However that doesn't change the fact that this game for me is solid 10/10. Everything about the game is just amazing. The fighting is slow and methodical which can be annoying but I love that you can brutally punish your enemies if you are good at the game.
    But the best thing about this game is how everything is connected. Not just through map layout but also the lore of the game itself.
    The lore of the game is also just awesome and your first play through makes you really curious and you just want to find out more about this whole world you are dropped into.
    The challenge is probably the most known factor about this game. And even though there are some **** challenges (Capra Demon and Bed of ****) the challenge this game offers was truly addicting for me. Every time I got the the End of a Boss for the first time my hard started going like crazy and I just got extremely nervous. But then when you defeat the boss you died countless of attempts to you just feel this amazing relief and pure happiness. I have beaten many games and I have this feeling less and less and From Software games are able to give me this experience is just amazing. I also understand when people complain about having to run the boss fight all over again. But in my opinion its completely fine because you can skip most enemies easily.
    Another great thing about this game is the opportunity to mod the game. When I am doing a walktrough of Dark Souls I am playing with the Item Randomizer Mod. I also am not a very technical person but i could do it easily.
    Those are just a view reasons why i like this game.    … Expand
  80. Sus1216
    Jul 16, 2020
    8
    Es el mismo juego que el original. No trae nuevo contenido y a nivel gráfico es lo mismo, simplemente se mejora la resolución y ya. A pesar de ello, si no lo habías jugado en la anterior generación, no lo dudes y pruébalo si te gustan los desafíos.
  81. Ben__Touw
    Mar 19, 2021
    5
    I find it genuinely surprising that people find this game fun. This game comes at a time where Miyazaki didn't understand the difference between fair difficulty and **** There are a lot of quirks that provide unessecary challenge and are just there to kill you. I think the first half of the game is pretty good up until you leave anor London. The game has one of the biggest drops in qualityI find it genuinely surprising that people find this game fun. This game comes at a time where Miyazaki didn't understand the difference between fair difficulty and **** There are a lot of quirks that provide unessecary challenge and are just there to kill you. I think the first half of the game is pretty good up until you leave anor London. The game has one of the biggest drops in quality i have ever seen in a video game. Copy and paste enemies, remains and lack luster bosses make the game one of the worst experiences to date. This game only appeals to nostalgic gamers who played this game in 2011. If you look at this game critically., The cracks start to show.… Expand
  82. Justareviewer21
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    I **** love this game, it’s almost perfect (like bloodborn) is so.... good.
  83. Gabitoxico
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Realmente me encantó el juego. FASCINANTE LA AMBIENTACIÓN Y LA JUGABILIDAD . JOYAAAAAA… Expand
  84. Agurzil
    Aug 20, 2020
    10
    Even without understanding the lore at first .. the gameplay alone made me fall in love with this game,
  85. Red_jack_sa
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Good game mechanics



    Amazing game lore



    Amazing game music and suontrak
  86. 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
  87. Redseagaming123
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    What matters to me is that they fixed Blighttown play town on the original PS3 release had a frame rate issue Dark Souls remastered fixes it this remaster was made for consoles and I'm absolutely satisfied I'm able to play it on my PS4
  88. terribad69
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest game ever made, remade into ultraHD and 60 fps, what more could u ask for, it does not need to add anything else, it would be a even better experience for new souls players.
  89. benyamxn
    Jul 28, 2020
    8
    I kinda understand other people's complaints and that they consider the game to be a cash grab; However this was my first time playing a Dark Souls game (I've platinum trophy in both Sekiro and Bloodborne). My overall experience was very good, and my initial experience was the most painful I've ever had.

    This game had one of the worst first impressions and it made me hate my existence,    I kinda understand other people's complaints and that they consider the game to be a cash grab; However this was my first time playing a Dark Souls game (I've platinum trophy in both Sekiro and Bloodborne). My overall experience was very good, and my initial experience was the most painful I've ever had.

    This game had one of the worst first impressions and it made me hate my existence, however a lot of the frustrations I've encountered were avoidable by looking up on how to proceed in the game (which I definitely recommend). At first I wasn't so impressed with the visuals of the game, but pretty soon it grew in me and I honestly think the game looks beautiful; Not perfect, but beautiful.

    The soundtrack other than 2 or 3 tracks is not that special, and similar to other FromSoftware games you pretty much don't encounter any music except in boss fights. Speaking of boss fights; I don't really know if the fact that this is my 3rd "souls" game made me feel the bosses overall are not that ridiculously hard or they actually aren't that hard. In case of having poorly designed boss fights, rather being the fighting area or the attacks of the boss or just how to beat the boss, I would say the game has one such boss, which again one can look up a guide and it'll become simple.

    In any case, the main source of my deaths were not the bosses but the normal enemy types all around the map. There are enemies I absolutely despise, and areas I really don't like to explore; I'm now used to both beating the enemies and exploring the area, but the path to my current state was indeed somewhat painful.

    In general, is this game a masterpiece worthy of a remaster? I think yes, it kinda is. The whole map of the world in this game is impressively massive with a lot of attention to details. The lore, the NPCs, the weapons, the outfits are all interesting. One other thing about souls game, is you get rewarded for exploring the areas of the game and you will most of the times find something interesting and/or useful.

    So overall I do love this game and I can recommend playing it.
    I can't give this game a 10/10 since:
    1- my first impression was really painful (anyone else without using a guide will likely have the same painful initial experience) 2- There were some parts of the game that were not designed that well. Some areas, enemy types and 1 or 2 bosses.

    I also bought the game in discount and I'd totally recommend buying the game on a lower price.
    With a small look on a guide and a somewhat high patience, the game will be a fun overall experience.    … Expand
  90. 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.
  91. Slanedoggy
    May 8, 2022
    6
    I heard from everybody that this game is a 10/10 or close to that. Not until I played it myself and realised it is no where near that range. When the game is at its good parts, Its really great, but in some areas there is obvious flaws. Mainly horrible level design. You cant teleport for the first half of the game which is extremely frustrating. The game is simply outdated and compared toI heard from everybody that this game is a 10/10 or close to that. Not until I played it myself and realised it is no where near that range. When the game is at its good parts, Its really great, but in some areas there is obvious flaws. Mainly horrible level design. You cant teleport for the first half of the game which is extremely frustrating. The game is simply outdated and compared to current Souls games, it just doesn't hold up. The main objectives are so hidden in the game that there is no way anyone could beat the game or even know the story of the game without going to the dark souls wiki. In dark souls 3, Elden Ring, and Bloodborne, the story is hidden but the objectives are not. Its quite obvious what to do where as in Dark Souls 1, There is no indication past "Go to Anor Londo"… Expand
  92. Oshiri_Maeda
    Jan 10, 2022
    8
    Played for the first time in 2022. Great game! First 20 or so hours the game was just amazing! I loved learning its mechanics, its style and how clear controls are. The mechanical part of the game felt very fair - if you lose, you know exactly why, no RNG. If only these mechanics were clearly explained in the game though.
    The issues started after Anor Londo. Up to this point I felt like    Played for the first time in 2022. Great game! First 20 or so hours the game was just amazing! I loved learning its mechanics, its style and how clear controls are. The mechanical part of the game felt very fair - if you lose, you know exactly why, no RNG. If only these mechanics were clearly explained in the game though.
    The issues started after Anor Londo. Up to this point I felt like learning and growing, but right after Anor Londo everything became just too easy. I just face tanked Neato and Four Kings. No dodging or blocking, just Havel's armor with high poise, Great Club and pressing attack repeatedly did the thing. Other enemies did not show any challenge either, which led me to lose any further interest, and I dropped the game. But maybe it's just too easy for 2022, since I killed most of the bosses in one try anyway. Also, Blighttown and Sens Fortress were not as bad as I expected, even somewhat cool in their own way.    … Expand
  93. 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
  94. Shikadan
    Aug 15, 2020
    10
    One of the best game that has ever been made. Hidetaka Miyazaki and his team are geniuses. The best gameplay and level design that I’ve ever seen
  95. 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
  96. 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
  97. Uncl3s4mbr
    Feb 16, 2021
    10
    A masterpiece. Everything started with this game. This is by far my favorite franchise. The combat system, the mysterious history, the environment, and all medieval armors and weapons are awesome.
  98. 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.
  99. hector_bcn98
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    From Software vio la historia de los videojuegos y dijo: ahora me toca a mí. Esta vez sí.
  100. CFMCritic
    May 15, 2021
    10
    Dark Souls is still fresh and fun. From software could've worked more on the remaster but the whole point is that the whole new generation of players can enjoy this magnificent title without the problems that held it back in 2011. Dark Souls is a work of art that releases creativity and art in video games. It's not perfect but in its own terms Dark Souls is a perfect RPG experience thatDark Souls is still fresh and fun. From software could've worked more on the remaster but the whole point is that the whole new generation of players can enjoy this magnificent title without the problems that held it back in 2011. Dark Souls is a work of art that releases creativity and art in video games. It's not perfect but in its own terms Dark Souls is a perfect RPG experience that will surprise you, challenge you, inspire you and help you you understand the art of video games more.… 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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