Demon's Souls

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  1. PhillusMaximus
    Apr 14, 2022
    6
    I liked the original one more.

    Yes it is visually magnificent, but playing this remake - kinda felt off. Like, it doesn't fit the scenery imo. It is just "too crisp" and looks at times "too realistic" for this dark fantasy epos the souls series has created. Even the sound desgin, which is objectively phenomenal, smh misses the vibe. I mean it's just a little magic beam, not a ****    I liked the original one more.

    Yes it is visually magnificent, but playing this remake - kinda felt off.
    Like, it doesn't fit the scenery imo. It is just "too crisp" and looks at times "too realistic" for this dark fantasy epos the souls series has created.
    Even the sound desgin, which is objectively phenomenal, smh misses the vibe.
    I mean it's just a little magic beam, not a **** laser blaster.
    Why give it such a heavy explosion sound.
    Made me think what the harry potter films would have been like, if they were made by Michael Bay..

    Last thing that got me a little upset is, that it seemed like they really put 98% of their budget into the graphics and sound rework.
    There were (and still are) so many bugs and glitches that already occured in the original one, that just got imported into better graphics.

    I would have much rather seen a completely new game with these graphics and sound design, which wouldn't even have taken that more effort than this remake (concept design aside).
    But I know that wasn't possible, as it was sony that wanted this remake to happen and bluepoint just got the acceptance.
    So I'm excited what the game they now started to develop (hopefully a fresh IP) is gonna turn out, as their work an Demon Souls seem to have gotten more acknowledgement than their previous reworks / remastereds.    … Expand
  2. Maxkho
    Nov 15, 2020
    7
    I feel like both the praise and the criticism are valid. It is true that the game's graphics are amazing, as is as the artstyle, as is the loyalty to the original game as far as core gameplay goes. On the other hand, it is also true that the game is soulless, repetitive, and feels much more like a glorified Mortal Kombat campaign than a true fantasy RPG.

    Overall, though, I'd say that if    I feel like both the praise and the criticism are valid. It is true that the game's graphics are amazing, as is as the artstyle, as is the loyalty to the original game as far as core gameplay goes. On the other hand, it is also true that the game is soulless, repetitive, and feels much more like a glorified Mortal Kombat campaign than a true fantasy RPG.

    Overall, though, I'd say that if you know what you are signing up for (which is taking down some bosses and NPCs in a Souls-like fashion and environment), this game is 100% worth getting, and it will probably exceed your expectations due to how good the presentation is and how well it plays; but don't expect it to captivate your soul or provide some unique gaming experience, because that's clearly not what the developers were going for when they made this game.    … Expand
  3. Makaveli
    Nov 15, 2020
    6
    I'll just state that I've been a fan of the Souls series before anyone even knew what Demons Souls was. I remember seeing the game back in 2009 in the store and bought it because of the cool cover it had and have been a souls fan ever since..
    Now I want to say that the graphics look great BUT the atmosphere in the game does not feel like Demons Souls, you can tell it's missing something    I'll just state that I've been a fan of the Souls series before anyone even knew what Demons Souls was. I remember seeing the game back in 2009 in the store and bought it because of the cool cover it had and have been a souls fan ever since..
    Now I want to say that the graphics look great BUT the atmosphere in the game does not feel like Demons Souls, you can tell it's missing something and that is the Fromsoftware touch.. I also do not like how the player character says " ha ha huh huh" every time you swing the sword I know it's odd to say but it just doesn't fit in a Demons Souls game.
    I like the OST but it also does not fit Demons Souls, you do not feel the "purgatory" feeling of the music that the original had and wish that they had an option to play the game with the original sounds., it sounds more like Bloodborne.
    They made a lot of design changes but they kept the abusing of backstabs.. I just dont get why. The boss designs are great. A lot of people didnt like how the new vanguard boss looked but I dig it.

    I also dont think it's worth the price.

    Original - 9.5/10
    Remake - 6/10    … Expand
  4. DalekGamer
    Nov 16, 2020
    5
    asking for the basis of an old game that artists have blessed for half a year 80 bucks is crazy but hamsters and fools grab it
  5. SwakChan
    Nov 13, 2020
    6
    دعكم من محاكي الموت القذر و العبوا محاكي تعاطي الدماء
  6. TimmyH
    Nov 15, 2020
    6
    Is this still a great Souls game that was remembered by many? Yes! Does it play fantastic? Sure! But is this a good remake? I think not.

    It's really a shame that Bluepoint went with a new art direction that lacks subtleties and eccentricities which make the original game mysteriously gloomy. This is especially evident on the controversial design changes of some enemies. I don't write    Is this still a great Souls game that was remembered by many? Yes! Does it play fantastic? Sure! But is this a good remake? I think not.

    It's really a shame that Bluepoint went with a new art direction that lacks subtleties and eccentricities which make the original game mysteriously gloomy. This is especially evident on the controversial design changes of some enemies. I don't write this to tarnish the amount of work they dedicated to the project, but a huge portion of the extra work is redundant.

    Some may argue that it's inevitable to be westernized. Well then hire more competent Asian artists with an Asian upbringing and aesthetics in Cthulhu and Japanese tentacle art.

    And some may say the original intent can in no way be fully understood because of the tech limitation that plagued the original. Well, just look at more recent Souls games like Sekiro, and see how far it's come since Demon's Souls in tech. Surely, Sekiro isn't a technically amazing game, but you can still get the idea how a proper gloomy, dark, morbid image should look with new techs.

    At the end of the day, the original will still stand high, because its art endures. And the remake is such a squandered opportunity, and SotC Remake is much better in comparison.    … Expand
  7. Striker91
    Nov 14, 2020
    5
    I know everyone was super hyped for this game, and having played most from software games I knew what to expect. Graphically a little underwhelming compared to some other next-gen titles, but as a remaster that is kind of expected. It won't strain your ps5 thats for sure.

    Gameplay is the same love or hate is souls formula, can be extremely frustrating but also rewarding at times.    I know everyone was super hyped for this game, and having played most from software games I knew what to expect. Graphically a little underwhelming compared to some other next-gen titles, but as a remaster that is kind of expected. It won't strain your ps5 thats for sure.

    Gameplay is the same love or hate is souls formula, can be extremely frustrating but also rewarding at times. characters still feel overly clunky and like the game makes controlling your characters a bit of a pain at times. the frame rate compared to the original ps3 version is nice, but overall didn't blow my mind.    … Expand
  8. Soulslayer2323
    Nov 13, 2020
    6
    I am writing here just to prevent any misleading information in this reviews section. This remake is for those who never got the chance to play the OG Demon's Souls, and for the die-hard fans (some of them already hate the remake, because its different than the OG version of the game.)

    Demon's Souls was a game that majority of the gaming community at that time didn't even care to watch    I am writing here just to prevent any misleading information in this reviews section. This remake is for those who never got the chance to play the OG Demon's Souls, and for the die-hard fans (some of them already hate the remake, because its different than the OG version of the game.)

    Demon's Souls was a game that majority of the gaming community at that time didn't even care to watch its gameplay videos, leave aside buying it. It was a different kind of game, and also underrated. Sony never gave this game enough credits and left it to rot. When they saw the potential of Dark Souls, they wanted a cut so Bloodborne came out. After that, they went dark for some time and later on announced the Demon's Souls Remake for PS5, because they learned the fact that Soulsborne games are quiet popular nowadays because people are sick and tired of the casual games that have no risk and reward factor.

    With this remake tho, they've dumbed down the game just to appeal to casual players, draw and bring them in so they can make a little bit more money. Die-hard soulsfans like me are definitely going to buy it so who cares about us right? Things that made Demon's Souls Demon's Souls isn't there anymore. Boss fights are hollywoodish fights that supposedly to be 'epic', but what made them so unique is gone, it's not in the game. Every boss you face has that dark opera theme music, even they tried to make Phalanx an epic boss fight.

    What I am saying is that If you never got the chance to play Demon's Souls in PS3, buy this game. If you had the chance, however, you can always buy it later because It's the popular game right now and you are not going to judge it properly.    … Expand
  9. Menphiz
    Nov 13, 2020
    7
    Belo jogo, faltou o RT e também está apresentando alguns problemas de travamento
  10. Jeabus
    Nov 13, 2020
    6
    Much to my dismay it's not a remake. As much as they try to say otherwise it's a remaster at best or insulting at worst. Some might say "Reforged" levels of terrible. But of course it's the easiest game in the "Official" Souls-Like catalogue and has good grafix... so the big critics and youtubers are going to endlessly love and praise it. Especially since most of them probably never playedMuch to my dismay it's not a remake. As much as they try to say otherwise it's a remaster at best or insulting at worst. Some might say "Reforged" levels of terrible. But of course it's the easiest game in the "Official" Souls-Like catalogue and has good grafix... so the big critics and youtubers are going to endlessly love and praise it. Especially since most of them probably never played the original.

    Unfortunately they did some things to the "remake" that can't be justified. I had a list but it became a 3000 word essay so I cut it. Suffice to say they completely botched this "remake" by doing tons of things literally because they felt like it or because it aligned with their political viewpoint.

    This is what happens when you give a Western non-developer the keys to a classic game in "Current Year". This is what happens when Sony moves their headquarters to California.

    It's sad. Playable, but it's depressing to see what happened to my childhood.    … Expand
  11. viroodiem
    Nov 18, 2020
    7
    While Demon's PS3 release is a generational defining game, sadly PS5 release is definitely not.

    Lets get this out of the way first. This is a REMASTER, not a remake. Many people seemingly have problem differentiating the two. A remaster is just a glow up of an existing game. Examples of this would be Final Fantasy 12 Zodiac Age, Shadow of the Colossus, Okami, etc. It will be roughly the    While Demon's PS3 release is a generational defining game, sadly PS5 release is definitely not.

    Lets get this out of the way first. This is a REMASTER, not a remake. Many people seemingly have problem differentiating the two. A remaster is just a glow up of an existing game. Examples of this would be Final Fantasy 12 Zodiac Age, Shadow of the Colossus, Okami, etc. It will be roughly the same game, including using the original voice acting. A remake is rebuilt from the ground up and are FAR more rare because of the hefty investment involved with rebuilding a game is functionally not that different from building a new game from scratch other than having a blueprint to work from. With remakes you typically see whole encounters play out similarly but very different than their original and things like voice acting are created from scratch.

    I write this because there seems to be two wild camps here, both of which are kind of wrong in their rating. One is the camp 10/10ing the game, many of which did not play the original (as is evident in their reviews) and thus are giving the game a perfect score that is merely an echo of the perfection that was the original. On the flip side you have the 0/10 crowd who seemingly have fundamentally misunderstand what this release was going to be, and thinking it was going to be a remake. (although some negative scores are undoubtedly going to be from those scrubs that never played any of the souls games and just need to git güd as with all Maso/core games)

    Its importance to preface this to give proper context to this score and why other scores here are so way off the mark and basically useless.

    The graphics look slick and definitely a whole 9% better than PS4 graphics but ultimately thats the end of it. Its possible that had this been released in the middle of the PS5 life cycle that the graphic prowess might be as high as a 12% graphical improvement over PS4 graphics found in the likes of Sekiro or Dark Souls 3.

    There is effectively nothing else there to justify a 70$ price tag. Even if you are getting a launch PS5. In that sense what it does is serves as a VERY expensive tech demo for the early PS5 adopters. Essentially the "more money than sense" crowd. Even though that crowd is highly important to ensuring a console survives long enough to become profitable (looking at you, WiiU.)

    The problem with DSPS5 is that it does nothing new. Granted this is merely a remaster and not a remake (To that one dude talking about a "reforged", yeah, sorry but that is not actually a thing) BUT there is absolutely no excuse for how high profile this entry was going to be to NOT add in the last pillar into the game. Bluepoint wanted to remain faithful to the original but if there was going to be no new content in the game the game should have only ran half its cost. All you are getting is higher resolution/framerate/texture/poly count and in the scheme of gaming, graphics are irrelevant to what makes a good game.

    So if you have never played Demon's, go ahead and get it. The game itself is outstanding. However if you have, then at best this is an honorific place in a library and I predict this will be one of those games that you will see for 10$ in gamestop bargain bins within a year to 20 months.... so long as Gamestop remains a thing.

    DSPS3 was a 10/10 game. It gets that score because a intangible part of what makes a game good is its moment in history. Remasters do not get that same luxury. Since 2009 an entire genre has been built around what DSPS3 set into motion and with it has been a host of advents and improvements to the genre. Those quality of life improvements are largely glossed over in the name of remaining faithful to the original. Sticking too close to the source material can be just as bad as it is good.

    The game looks pretty, it moves smoothly, There are SOME QoL improvments but it is VERY limited in presence and scope. it IS a slight improvement in ways not having the lag a PS3 would have BUT like it or not even those moments of lag ARE part of the experience. Think of it like how vinyl is viewed as superior to digital recording because of the "warmth" and that warmth being the tiny imperfections in the physical pressing of the record. The same is true here. So having a flawless, lag free experience is going to produce something more mechanical and a little less endearing than a 100% accurate flawless environment

    So it earns a 7 and to be honest 1.5 points of that are for nothing else than the hope that there will finally be DLC that adds in the missing pillar. (DLC which should be free I might add) If that DLC ever does materialize then this score will be modified to an 8.

    Buy it now if you have never played Demon's before. Otherwise wait till it works its way down to a more appropriate 25-30$ range or it gets that last pillar DLC.    … Expand
  12. HitIerDidNuffin
    Nov 13, 2020
    6
    Is this game bad? Certainly not. Is this a faithful remake of Demon's Souls? ABSOLUTELY NOT.
    I went in expecting Demon's Souls and what I got was a mix of Nioh and a generic Souls style game. The art style is far from the original and it shows that the people in charge did not understand the art style of the game and much less the idea behind the characters. Rather than remaking Demon's    Is this game bad? Certainly not. Is this a faithful remake of Demon's Souls? ABSOLUTELY NOT.
    I went in expecting Demon's Souls and what I got was a mix of Nioh and a generic Souls style game. The art style is far from the original and it shows that the people in charge did not understand the art style of the game and much less the idea behind the characters. Rather than remaking Demon's Souls I feel like Bluepoint attempted to push this to a more casual audience mixed with newer Dark Souls fans rather than remaking what is still an amazing piece.
    Fun game, however I would never call this a faithful remake.    … Expand
  13. Ight
    Nov 18, 2020
    7
    The game is very enjoyable, and gorgeous but my score is due to type of games on the launch of the ps5, I already played the original in the ps3 days so this game felt very much like the same except for the graphics and details on enemy design. it didn't really feel like a new game, and more of nostalgia effect. It feels like a cash grab
  14. fewcus
    Nov 29, 2020
    6
    Whilst the gameplay and mechanics of Demon's Souls have been almost entirely left untouched (for better or worse), I cannot help but feel that the game's atmosphere, which drew me into the original and made it one of my all time favourites, has been left by the wayside. On a technical level the game is quite impressive, of course, but many of the changes to the art direction (in particularWhilst the gameplay and mechanics of Demon's Souls have been almost entirely left untouched (for better or worse), I cannot help but feel that the game's atmosphere, which drew me into the original and made it one of my all time favourites, has been left by the wayside. On a technical level the game is quite impressive, of course, but many of the changes to the art direction (in particular enemy, character and boss design) feel like changes which at best merely misunderstood the appeal of the original, and at worst are just plain bad.

    Overall, though, the visual changes can be said to be a mixed bag. The worst offender, one that is sometimes insultingly bad, are the changes made to the game's sound design and OST. The changes are sweeping, with a large number of music tracks being largely unrecognisable, misunderstanding the tone and mood the original was trying to set, and overall having an overreliance of 'epic' orchestral arranges with booming choirs that often makes each track hard to differentiate from one another.

    Generally, I would steer you to try out the original if you have the means to do so before you opt to play this version.    … Expand
  15. raihidara
    Dec 26, 2020
    7
    The biggest issue with Demon's Souls is not that it is hard, but that it fully disrespects the player. One could reasonably practice against any enemy and easily defeat them given enough time, but the issue is that you run into a new enemy or trap and suddenly die, losing 30 minutes to an hour of progress each time. This game is a prime example of the old school mantra that wasted time =The biggest issue with Demon's Souls is not that it is hard, but that it fully disrespects the player. One could reasonably practice against any enemy and easily defeat them given enough time, but the issue is that you run into a new enemy or trap and suddenly die, losing 30 minutes to an hour of progress each time. This game is a prime example of the old school mantra that wasted time = difficulty that most modern games have fortunately done away with. Top the wasted time off with a system that punishes your losses further and it's nothing but an exercise in masochism. The remake looks and sounds fantastic though.… Expand
  16. Witchywoman212
    Nov 29, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As much as I would love to give this game a 100 rating (I love Souls games) I really can't. I played on the PS3, and it was a drudge to get through. But, I have platinumed every soulsborne game, and wanted to platinum this game as well. i played it on PS3 too late to go platinum. First the game has beautiful graphics, beautiful sound track, and is a forerunner to the later souls games. From Software realized there were many flaws in this game that needed to be done away with to make the future souls games more enjoyable to the player. I am glad they did this, because i would never attempt to play a game this brutal if they hadn't. They realized the 2009 version had too many flaws, which made it a brutal game, and not much fun.

    I wish they had done away with the world tendency. This makes the game difficult, and discourages co-op. You have to go through the game with half your health, and if you pick someone up to help you with a boss fight, and you die woe to you. Your world changes from white (much easier to get through areas, or black impossible to get through areas) Souls is all about co-op, and invasions. This is actually discouraged in this game. Who would put down their red sigh, fight pvp, or lose, and have it ruin your game. But that can happen. I pick up a phantom in the 3rd area, we both died, when I came back into the area my world had turned dark. One death and I was dark. I did everything possible to get back my white tendency. I killed all 3 bosses and the primeval devil, and my tendency did not budge. I know this was a glitch. i have written Blue Point about this. In area 4, one death in corporal form, my tendency went from pure white to pure black. Another glitch. I couldn't get through the area because when the world is black, you have a difficult game. Virtually impossible to get through, with all the black phantoms. They guard the boss doors, and it can take hours to complete the area. There is very little help from co-op becomes no one wants to go into corporal form to pick up phantoms. Primeval demons can help turn your world back to white, but half of them don't show up where they should be. The one in Stone Fang Tunnel is not in my world. You are really screwed, if you can't get back to neutral tendency . Might as well start another character and hope the glitches are fixed with a patch. I feel for the people who want to invade. There are so few people playing in corporal form That can't be much fun for the invaders. Blue Point had a chance to make this a better game, and blew that off. I don't think I will play another Blue Point game if they slavishly recreate a game, don't take out the glitches, and make the game a little bit more fun. What is the harm. It is their game now. From did away with the worst of the Demons Souls, and went on to make games more fun for the players. Yes, they are hard, but sooo much fun. This game is not for casual players, and make sure you have your computer on your lap at all times so you won't screw up. This game punishes every little mistake. The game costs $70, and frankly that is too expensive, when the glitches were inherited and never fixed. I would recommend you play a game where the developer actually wants you to enjoy your investment. I think Ubisoft likes for the player to have fun, and their new assassins games are fun. i will never buy another game from a company that makes the game miserable for the player. Looking forward to Eldon Ring. Hope it turns out better.    … Expand
  17. Griffithsjr
    Nov 21, 2020
    5
    Visually impressive but has no respect for my time. The game is just to hard to enjoy.
  18. DJKrimson
    Dec 25, 2020
    7
    Absolutely fantastic graphics and fun gameplay. Love the darksouls-like games but contentwise this is probably the worst one. The levels and the bosses can't match the ones in the other games. Still I had a really good time playing for around 60 hours until I got my platinum trophy.

    Rating it for the game and not for the remake.
  19. dangyosabyss
    Mar 25, 2021
    5
    Its a 5/10. A ps5 game shouldnt control like this even if it is meant to be a 'faithful remake' (it isnt). The content is too light and there needed to be more items/armour/weapons (and I dont mean level locked special edition weapons that are useless as soon as you leave 1-1). The game visually is stunning (as it should be) bar the facial expressions of the characters. These are not good.Its a 5/10. A ps5 game shouldnt control like this even if it is meant to be a 'faithful remake' (it isnt). The content is too light and there needed to be more items/armour/weapons (and I dont mean level locked special edition weapons that are useless as soon as you leave 1-1). The game visually is stunning (as it should be) bar the facial expressions of the characters. These are not good. Ps2 tier. Theyre not grotesque in the endearing way like in other Soulsborne games. They are just bad. Mass Effect Andromeda bad. And to address the elephant in the room and trigger hatemail - this is what happens when you let a non-japanese team make a souls game. American politics from the get go mar this game. The rubix cube characterisation is idiotic and is not needed in a japanese game made originally by japanese people. It only serves to show why so many people adopt a 'japanese games only' approach - theyre tired of propaganda in video games. There was none of this in any of the From Games prior. Consider it testament to how politics in the west ruin everything in gaming. I have a feeling that in the years to come we will look back on this game in embarrassment as blind pandering led to more offensive portrayals than it might ever have destroyed. I will say 'Satsuki' and move on. The control scheme doesnt make the most of the ps5's raw power. It still feels 'choppy'. Memes and player message palettes bordering on walkthroughs also have no place in Souls games. Souls games became popular because they were always themselves. They taught you rather than pandered to you. Reducing them to dated meme machines does them a huge disservice. We dont need pop anime or Simpsons references in games because all they do is lower the games content to the value of clickbait list fodder.

    tldr : DS got a AAA makeover making it pretty but in return was made every bit as vapid as that classification suggests by the western stupidity injected into it.    … Expand
  20. Chempion1
    Dec 3, 2020
    5
    Да.....игра 2009 года с графикой Dark Souls 3.......настоящий некстген!!! Да забыл в игре есть рейтрейсинг! Это всё меняет ;-)) Только не забудьте лупу прихватить!
    При этом сама игра хороша, но это точно не заслуга консолей нового поколения и прекрасно бы себя чувствовала на PC4. Жду настоящего некстгена!
    Хочу добавить, что PS5 у меня пока нет. Смотрел часть прохождения на YouTube в 4к    Да.....игра 2009 года с графикой Dark Souls 3.......настоящий некстген!!! Да забыл в игре есть рейтрейсинг! Это всё меняет ;-)) Только не забудьте лупу прихватить!
    При этом сама игра хороша, но это точно не заслуга консолей нового поколения и прекрасно бы себя чувствовала на PC4. Жду настоящего некстгена!
    Хочу добавить, что PS5 у меня пока нет. Смотрел часть прохождения на YouTube в 4к с HDR. Очень не думаю, что в реальности картинка будет намного лучше, жизненный опыт подсказывает. Но вот на корявость анимаций боёв и тем паче добиваний никакой YоuTube повлиять не мог. Странно это видеть в "некстгене"!
    Оценил именно как некстген, а не саму игру!    … Expand
  21. Game_Critical
    Nov 23, 2020
    5
    Demon's Souls is a remake of the classic PS3 game from 2009 made by Bluepoint, not From Software.
    This game is a mixed bag, the graphics are of course great. The use of light and dark gives a good and creepy atmosphere. However they took some liberties and some area's look quite different from the original which is a minus.
    The game runs smooth on performance mode, however it's too bad    Demon's Souls is a remake of the classic PS3 game from 2009 made by Bluepoint, not From Software.
    This game is a mixed bag, the graphics are of course great. The use of light and dark gives a good and creepy atmosphere. However they took some liberties and some area's look quite different from the original which is a minus.

    The game runs smooth on performance mode, however it's too bad they somehow can't make it work with the best graphics. The difference isn't that great so i'd recommend to keep it on performance mode.

    The game plays nice, the combat feels impactful and the different classes are fun to play.
    This comes with a big downside: The AI.

    Demon's Souls is a remake of the original in every sense of the word, which means that the janky AI and unrewarding PvP is still part of the game.
    AI glitches from the original still work and the enemies still get stuck everywhere because of the bad pathing which really throws you off. PvP is still as janky as the original, it rewards exploiting lag and bad mechanics and punishes skillful play.

    Hardcore souls fans will be fine and they'll enjoy it, but for me it was disappointing. This was the perfect chance to elevate the game to a higher level, but Bluepoint/From completely missed this chance.    … Expand
  22. Naveless
    Dec 23, 2020
    6
    Excellent remastered, but that's not a remake. That game has the same problems, as original game.
  23. Brimac
    Nov 25, 2020
    5
    Absolutely Phenomenal remake of the original. Having a blast replaying this in all of it’s modern day Next Gen glory. Sony definitely needs to add Bluepoint to their team.
  24. martamstart
    Mar 22, 2021
    5
    I can understand that this game is fun for fans.

    However, it's just too difficult for casual gamers. For example, there are no difficulty levels that you can set or change. I would say that you should think very carefully about buying this game. It requires a lot of training. I can't say much about the remake, as I haven't played the original, but I know that developer Bluepoint    I can understand that this game is fun for fans.

    However, it's just too difficult for casual gamers. For example, there are no difficulty levels that you can set or change.

    I would say that you should think very carefully about buying this game. It requires a lot of training.

    I can't say much about the remake, as I haven't played the original, but I know that developer Bluepoint has done a very good job in the past, and I expect the same in this case.

    5/10 because I see just too little warning for beginners, but also a very good game for experienced players familiar with the game.    … Expand
  25. Coolguy24853
    Mar 23, 2021
    5
    I don't know how to feel about this game its so hard its stupid it doesn't live up to the original either
  26. meyerpark
    Feb 24, 2022
    5
    Really good game! I love it as much as Dark Souls. But i think i prefer the Ninja Gaiden more. So this is 5/10 for me
  27. MedNow
    Apr 6, 2022
    7
    I really like the ambiance en scenery from the game. Although for me there is one major downside to the gameplay. Each level has only one place to respawn which is awesome because there is some insanely smart level design that lets you create shortcuts. But for some bosses you need to travel through half the level to get there. After dying again, and againg and againg. I don't mind dying aI really like the ambiance en scenery from the game. Although for me there is one major downside to the gameplay. Each level has only one place to respawn which is awesome because there is some insanely smart level design that lets you create shortcuts. But for some bosses you need to travel through half the level to get there. After dying again, and againg and againg. I don't mind dying a lot as I am supposed to in a Souls game, but tracking through the level just feels like a waste of time and took a lot of fun out of the game for me.
    Other then that It's still worth it    … Expand
  28. Rasengan69
    Jan 29, 2023
    7
    This game looks amazing on screen. But I'm that guy that just wishes I could enjoy a wonderful souls game and everything in it without the extreme difficulty. My haven of gaming isn't where I like to be punished or challenged. It's my time away from all of that.
  29. alex82101
    Aug 6, 2023
    7
    The game has beautiful graphics but the gameplay sadly is the first iteration of the Souls genre, hence it is not very engaging or fluid. The game also suffers from tedious runs to bosses if you die and do not manage to kill the boss. Instead of practicing to kill the boss, you have to go through a gauntlet of annoying enemies and only make it to the boss half of the time.
  30. PabloGilvan
    Feb 8, 2022
    7
    If you come from a Dark Souls saga, this game is a frustration. Beautiful graphics, but just that. There are only 3 bosses that challenges you and thats it. The only dificulty for this game is the gangspank in the maps with only 2 bonfires between a horde of enemies and a cenario that has a goal of killing you in every way possible.
  31. johanBjorn
    Dec 2, 2020
    7
    It's pretty, but you can feel its age as you play it. It's obvious that this was the first iteration in a really great franchise, because the core mechanics of the game feel much less polished.

    It's not a bad game by any means, it's just not particularly fun to me. It feels more like a grind than a joy to play.
  32. winzentween
    Jan 1, 2022
    7
    If you've never played demon souls then know that's its an amazing game in many ways but not as good or as long or functional as dark souls 1 or 3 or blood borne or the surge. But it's much better than mortal shell. If you've played ps3 demon souls then this is not as good but it looks amazing and runs super smooth. Perfect launch title.

    The games quite short and so expensive for what it    If you've never played demon souls then know that's its an amazing game in many ways but not as good or as long or functional as dark souls 1 or 3 or blood borne or the surge. But it's much better than mortal shell. If you've played ps3 demon souls then this is not as good but it looks amazing and runs super smooth. Perfect launch title.

    The games quite short and so expensive for what it is. I finished it in about 30 hrs or less and did most things. Didn't want to do more. Also it's much easier than the original and not as hard as any other souls game imo.

    The online functions are janky and sometimes work well and sometimes not. There is atleast one mp gimmick which was revolutionary on ps3 and is still impressive on ps5.

    The core gameplay is solid though the story is lacking as is the lore compared to dark souls. My greatest complaint is the ending which just kind of happens without warning and you're forced into a new game plus resetting all your progress. There is no way to roll back saves or even chose to not progress..it just happens. This decade old flawed design is a left over from the rushes original. The remaster fails to improve on any thing except cosmetics. Sadly this lack of design evolution or QOL improvements prevent it being an old master made into a modern masterpiece. The latter issues will also cause many modern players from to fail to enjoy what demon souls has to offer. A wait for sale game for most but a must have purchase for any serious gamer or souls fan.    … Expand
  33. maddiplomat
    Mar 28, 2023
    5
    Skip this! Play another FromSoft game instead. Compared to DS3/Bloodborne, this game seems like an empty tech demo. The only superb thing are the graphics. Bosses are decent but mostly boring and dumb. Regular combat feels VERY dated and enemy AI is beyond terrible. Level design is somewhat decent but the world doesn't seem connected at all. Some levels just feel like a walking simulator.Skip this! Play another FromSoft game instead. Compared to DS3/Bloodborne, this game seems like an empty tech demo. The only superb thing are the graphics. Bosses are decent but mostly boring and dumb. Regular combat feels VERY dated and enemy AI is beyond terrible. Level design is somewhat decent but the world doesn't seem connected at all. Some levels just feel like a walking simulator. Camera is horrible. You were warned!… Expand
  34. IIIAHMIII
    Jul 24, 2021
    5
    Game looks beautifull and the audio is wel done. The rest of the game well im not a fan. The world tenancy system is broken when you play online locking you out of different quests. Also a mob diddint drop the iron key so i couldnt get to an npc. The amount of blue eyes is a joke. Bosses wil 1 hit kill you in new game plus. I like a challenge but to many aspects are broken in this game.Game looks beautifull and the audio is wel done. The rest of the game well im not a fan. The world tenancy system is broken when you play online locking you out of different quests. Also a mob diddint drop the iron key so i couldnt get to an npc. The amount of blue eyes is a joke. Bosses wil 1 hit kill you in new game plus. I like a challenge but to many aspects are broken in this game. parry is incosistent so i cant use that anymore. Lot of backstaps miss. I can go on and on its a decent game but the mechanics are a nightmare. Making this game way harder then it actually is.… Expand
  35. MingledLotus24
    Dec 30, 2022
    6
    Visually - one of the best games i ever saw. Definitely a ps5 showcase Same goes for sound. Gameplay might be a bit better. I don’t understand why people praise this game so much. Gameplay is good but not THAT good. And i deducted a couple points because this is a remake. Also they don’t have Ukrainian - a minus for me. I played it in sony ps subscription - this is a plus.
  36. SplitMind
    Jul 4, 2021
    7
    After DS3 I'd taken a break from Souls games for the sake of my sanity, but having got a PS5 my options for games were very limited and my curiosity got the better of me, so here I am feeling like I've been through the Souls wringer one more time.

    The graphics of Demon's Souls are actually a mixed bag for me. What you see is very well-crafted, however the biggest drawback is the level    After DS3 I'd taken a break from Souls games for the sake of my sanity, but having got a PS5 my options for games were very limited and my curiosity got the better of me, so here I am feeling like I've been through the Souls wringer one more time.

    The graphics of Demon's Souls are actually a mixed bag for me. What you see is very well-crafted, however the biggest drawback is the level design and the dark and dankness of pretty much every level. When you get to more colourful and vibrant environments the game shines, however many levels such as the prison, swamp and tunnel were just so dark and dingy that I feel they really missed an opportunity to show off what the PS5 can do. I think this is a result of staying faithful to the original a bit too much, which is a recurring problem in Demon's Souls.

    The gameplay of DS has rarely been better than it is here. Anyone having played any DS game will feel at home. The backstabs, rolls and challenging gameplay are here in spades and typical Souls-fashion. For the most part this is excellent and they aren't changing what doesn't need to be changed. Yet there are some baffling design choices that should have changed.

    The game basically has an extra layer of difficulty that arises from bad design to me. A lack of bonfires means a long journey to get to most bosses if you die. Think Bed of Chaos only not so maddening, There are shortcuts but these aren't at all short at times.

    The level design leaves much to be desired. You have 4 levels split into roughly 4 sections, however each one is quite one-dimensional and some of the labyrinthian elements are downright frustrating and unbalanced, such as the prison and swamp. This detracted from my enjoyment noticeably and again seems the result of remaking rather than reworking the original.

    If there was one game mechanic I would have changed it would be health being cut in half when in Phantom form. This is bewildering design choice, making for punishing rather than challenging gameplay. Add to this the unnecessary world tendency mechanic and I was not impressed at having to spend 90% of the game at 50% of health. This is something sequels rectified and the remake should have also.

    Finally for gameplay, we have the boss fights. I'm actually torn on whether this is a good or bad thing, but most of the bosses resemble puzzles rather than fights. This means no matter how skilled you are you are not going to win unless you figure out the mechanic or look it up online as I had to do a good few times. I think only the Dragon God boss really irks me and anyone who has played the game will know why - it's just bad and banal game design. Having said that, the diversity of bosses is very good and few were outright unbalanced.

    Lastly, the story. As typical for souls games, the story here is minimal at the surface level but you can delve further into the lore if you like. This is something I've always applauded Souls games for, however at the beginning of Demon's Souls we do get a fairly hefty story introduction and I am happy to see that too.

    Overall, Demon's Souls is faithful to the original, for the worse in my opinion. However, this is still a pretty good Souls game and it actually makes me appreciate Dark Souls all the more. I am glad Demon's Souls was not my first Souls game as I can really feel the 'prototype' nature of it in comparison to Dark Souls. It's a bit of an indictment on modern gaming that a remake of a PS3 game is the USP of the PS5, but at least it's actually a good game and not riddled with live services and microtansactions.    … Expand
  37. Daniel0809
    Jan 9, 2021
    5
    Only thing that makes these games hard is no check points, thats it. Its not a difficult game but its very time consuming because they make it hard by starting all over when you die. Great graphics though
  38. DoctorCocToPuss
    Dec 3, 2020
    7
    I'll start off by saying that I don't believe this game is the system seller it's been propped up by games media to be. It is an extremely faithful remake, all things considered, that's focus is entirely on preserving the feel and gameplay of the original. This was a difficult coin to toss for Bluepoint as you'll discover in the rest of the reviews. Many people are ecstatic that the gameI'll start off by saying that I don't believe this game is the system seller it's been propped up by games media to be. It is an extremely faithful remake, all things considered, that's focus is entirely on preserving the feel and gameplay of the original. This was a difficult coin to toss for Bluepoint as you'll discover in the rest of the reviews. Many people are ecstatic that the game remains devoutly faithful, while a smaller minority are angry that the game lacks innovation.

    In my opinion its served them mostly well. The idea of a "remake", to me, is to provide a modern facelift to an older game while remaining true to what made the game so beloved mechanically and narratively when it was first introduced. Bluepoint has done just that to near perfection as far as I'm concerned. Combat and exploration are unchanged.

    That said, I'm not sure that the original Demon's Souls was ever that "perfect of a game to begin with. It was From Software's first foray into this style of game and, as a result, it lacks the quality of life improvements of their more modern games. For example, checkpoints (archstones in Demon's Souls, bonfires in Dark Souls) are EXTREMELY sparse. Leading to unnecessary repetition of entire stages should a boss best you. Granted, this isn't a huge concern as many of the bosses are mechanically very simple and/or very easily defeated once you've discovered their "gimmick." In comparison to the bosses of later FS games, these fights are laughably simple, but still offer a good challenge to a beginner going into the game blind. Art direction, stage design, and build flexibility was and still is a highlight. Story is out there to be discovered but is not handed over. You must seek out the answers to your questions via the environment or NPC's. This helps to further immerse you into the position of the player character in my personal opinion. Unfortunately, this also means you can miss a large chunk of the narrative should you decide to ignore NPC's outside of what they have to sell you.

    Overall, I'd highly recommend this game to someone who's never played any From Software "Souls" style game before. I believe it's the best game to be introduced to this style of game, due to it being "relatively" easier than the other titles. If you've played the likes of Bloodbourne, Dark Souls 3, or Sekiro, this will seem like a mechanical step backwards. If you're a die-hard fan of the original i'd be surprised to find you dislike the remake.    … Expand
  39. Alucard_F10
    Jan 8, 2021
    6
    Most overrated game of 2020. As someone who platinumed the original. This is the same game with a prettier skin. Nothing incredible in the graphics department, but lightening is great. Control and gameplay is clumsy, and shows just how much the game has aged
  40. gillibrand
    Jun 13, 2022
    6
    This game is just OK, If you're not already a big Souls fan, skip it.

    PRO - Great graphics. - Shortest load times of any Souls game... by far. CONS - Disconnected world (separate levels). - Mostly forgettable bosses I beat in one or two tries. Tower knight was good. Maneater was a real challenge (but on a damn bridge!). - Grinding money for grass (health). The estus flask system    This game is just OK, If you're not already a big Souls fan, skip it.

    PRO
    - Great graphics.
    - Shortest load times of any Souls game... by far.

    CONS
    - Disconnected world (separate levels).
    - Mostly forgettable bosses I beat in one or two tries. Tower knight was good. Maneater was a real challenge (but on a damn bridge!).
    - Grinding money for grass (health). The estus flask system is way better.
    - Too many friggin' upgrade materials.
    - *Way* too much of the game is spent on narrow bridges, tight hallways, and staircases. Places where you can barely fight. Frustrating and not fun. Before Maneater there's a red phantom on a huge staircase. No room to roll so you just need to snipe with arrows... every time. Not fun. Seriously, this is like a stair climb simulator at times.

    Play DS3 instead. It runs great on PS5.    … Expand
  41. serges17
    Nov 19, 2021
    6
    Esperaba mucho de este remake, sin embargo quedó como una mediocridad porque Bluepoint se limitó a hacer un copia y pega en lugar recrear y mejorar el juego de PS3.

    Gráficos: 10 El juego tiene unos gráficos sobresalientes, los escenarios se ven excelentes, los modelos de los enemigos están muy bien hechos, lo único que desentona son los rostros de los npc, se ven muy genéricos y poco    Esperaba mucho de este remake, sin embargo quedó como una mediocridad porque Bluepoint se limitó a hacer un copia y pega en lugar recrear y mejorar el juego de PS3.

    Gráficos: 10
    El juego tiene unos gráficos sobresalientes, los escenarios se ven excelentes, los modelos de los enemigos están muy bien hechos, lo único que desentona son los rostros de los npc, se ven muy genéricos y poco trabajados.

    Sonido: 7
    No tiene nada sobresaliente en este apartado, la música no se siente, en lo que jugué no ayudó a

    Jugabilidad: 2
    El peor problema de Demon´s Souls sin lugar a dudas, el juego está roto en muchos apartados. Este aspecto lo debió pulir Bluepoint y no hizo nada al respecto:

    + Las clases están todas desbalanceadas, con unas clases como pyromancer el juego se pone fácil, pero si eliges una clase con armadura pesada vas a sudar sangre porque es un costal que recibe golpes muy fácilmente por su poca movilidad y el aumento en defensa no compensa.

    + El juego tiene input lag, es decir que el personaje no actúa inmediatamente cuando realizas una acción con el mando, sino que existe un retardo, el juego tiene un timing muy distinto a cualquier otro juego.

    + Los ataques y la movilidad se sienten ortopédicas, el personaje se siente pesado y los golpes que realiza son por lo regular muy torpes, muy tardados (aún cuando uses una clase rápida) y en algunos casos debes tener mucho cuidado de que tu arma no golpee en las paredes pues esto interrumpe tu ataque dejándote a merced de los enemigos. Cuando te derriban, la animación del personaje levantándose es muy tardada acentuando esa sensación de pesadez. Algo muy molesto es que algunos enemigos no sufren de interrupciones, te van a lanzar un golpe y te adelantas golpeando primero y aún así lanzan su golpe como si nada.

    + Los enemigos son sumamente idiotas, siempre ejecutan los mismos patrones sin ningún cambio, incluso los jefes. En otros juegos como Bloodborne o Hollow Knight los jefes cambian sus patrones a medida que reciben daño, lo cual no sucede en Demon Souls, por lo que si ya entendiste el único patrón de un enemigo

    + La cámara es un horror, no acompaña correctamente, sobre todo se vuelve muy frustrante contra jefes muy grandes porque se vuelve loca con facilidad.

    + El "lock-on" es terrible, el enfocar enemigos es una labor sumamente frustrante, sobre todo contra jefes como el Tower Knight, el cual al ser un gigante debes atacarlo en las piernas, sin embargo , al intentar enfocar el sistema de enfoque se vuelve muy molesto porque también te permite apuntar partes del enemigo que están fuera de tu alcance.

    + Hay duplicidad de movimientos. Hay algunos movimientos del personaje que se realizan con el mismo botón y note que su ejecución cambia si estás enfocando al enemigo o no. Por ejemplo, la acción de esquivar se ejecuta con círculo, pero también la acción de correr se realiza manteniendo presionado el botón círculo, y si al momento de intentar correr estás enfocando a un enemigo el personaje no correrá sino que hará la acción de esquive, mientras que sucede lo contrario si no enfocas a nadie. Otro problema lo veo con una acción completamente inútil, que es presionar hacia enfrente + R1 porque el personaje en lugar de golpear normalmente hará un empujón que no sirve para nada y que puede ser causante de muertes muy frustrantes.

    Conclusión: Juego que sólo destaca en el apartado gráfico y que posee una dificultad artificial debido a lo malo de los controles del juego.    … Expand
  42. hinfectos
    May 1, 2021
    6
    Comprado por 59'95€. No malinterpreten mi nota, pero no lo recomendaría.

    Es un buen juego muy interesante, los gráficos enamoran y el realismo es genial, pero... PERO... este tipo de juegos no están hechos para jugadores casuales dado que cada partida te supondrá echarle más de 2 o 3 horas para poder superar un nivel. Si como yo, no se te dan demasiado bien, vas a pasarlo mal y    Comprado por 59'95€. No malinterpreten mi nota, pero no lo recomendaría.

    Es un buen juego muy interesante, los gráficos enamoran y el realismo es genial, pero... PERO... este tipo de juegos no están hechos para jugadores casuales dado que cada partida te supondrá echarle más de 2 o 3 horas para poder superar un nivel.

    Si como yo, no se te dan demasiado bien, vas a pasarlo mal y seguramente te cueste superar el juego. En mi caso, no logro pasar del cuarto boss. La dificultad es alta, lo que no quiere decir que sea aburrido o mal juego. Simplemente, ten esto en cuenta si vas a gastar tu dinero.

    Por lo demás, muy bueno, una delicia. A mí gráficamente me parece una pasada y como videojuego en general creo que está bien.    … Expand
  43. DutchPotato
    Oct 19, 2021
    7
    I understand this is a remake but the simple fact is the souls genre has grown dramatically over the decade since this game released and it would have been nice to see some of that implemnted in this $70 "modern" remake. Bosses are painfully easy, Limited movesets, brain dead ai, easily cheesed. I don't think there is a single boss that comes even close to being as interesting of a fightI understand this is a remake but the simple fact is the souls genre has grown dramatically over the decade since this game released and it would have been nice to see some of that implemnted in this $70 "modern" remake. Bosses are painfully easy, Limited movesets, brain dead ai, easily cheesed. I don't think there is a single boss that comes even close to being as interesting of a fight as even the starting fights of dark souls 3 or bloodbourne. The healing system is beyound broken, they've made minor changes but it's really just a band aid on a system that (again) later souls systems improved on (even blodbournes blood vials system is better). I understand that this is a very faithful reamke but for the asking price there's simply not enough improved. Would have loved to see an option to either play the game as it orignally was for the diehard fans or a version of the campaign with bluepoints own touches to make it feel truly modern and unique (and again for $70 I don't think that's asking too much). They instead tried to split the diffrence and it doesn't really work imo. Thankfully the original game is still fun despite it's glaring problems and the game is certainly pretty.… Expand
  44. rmcf13
    Aug 8, 2023
    5
    Looks gorgeous, but bogged down by a terrible camera, archaic gameplay, and bad bosses. The contrast between demon's souls and recent fromsoft games like bloodborne, DS3, and sekiro is really stark. Bluepoint wasted a great chance to bring the demon's souls gameplay into 2020 along with its graphics.
  45. Shtern
    Jan 15, 2022
    7
    Наверное самое худшее во что я играл из Souls Like игр, это первая игра в которой мне было по настоящему скучно, просто бить миллион лет мобов, бить миллион лет мобов и все это на первой локации, но даже так, если сначала игра кажется интересной и захватывающей, то это только поначалу. Как только мы побеждаем 2 босса в этой локации, нам нельзя идти дальше пока мы не убьем какого-тоНаверное самое худшее во что я играл из Souls Like игр, это первая игра в которой мне было по настоящему скучно, просто бить миллион лет мобов, бить миллион лет мобов и все это на первой локации, но даже так, если сначала игра кажется интересной и захватывающей, то это только поначалу. Как только мы побеждаем 2 босса в этой локации, нам нельзя идти дальше пока мы не убьем какого-то архидемона "В рот оно Е*Б*С*" вы уходите и что вы можете наблюдать с горем пополам у вас будет может быть 25к Душ, вы их тратите на характеристики, потом что-то там сортируете и дальше у вас 5 обелисков еще 1 из которых сломан и как говорится гуляй рука балдей игрок, но вот ты стараешься идти по кругу, а тут тебе херас два, мобы уже на второй локе фармятся нормально, только ударами в спину, то есть игра как бы говорит тебе, ЧЕЛ если хочешь тут быть, страдай, я понимаю что суть игры страдать, но сука, не на каждом же обычном мобе, потому что там, сука, есть еще усиленные, ну даладно мучаясь от того что пытаешься делать все снова и снова, доходишь еле как до босса во второй локе, убиваешь этого злоебучего паука и дальше начинается Ад, потому что ты банально просто нее можешь пройти нормально, но даже так, ты себя пересиливаешь, добегаешь до личинки которая сидит в тунеле, фармишь её минут 5, что бы пройти и там находишь босса, который тебя в порошек стирает, а ты даже не успеваешь патерн в его поведении увидеть, не то что придумать как и чем его бить.
    После всей этой вакханалии и смертей в миллион раз, ты замечаешь вот что, в мире этом, появляются какие то красные мобы, то есть считай охотники, как в БЛАД БОРНЕ, ты их убиваешь, но порой встречаешь таких, от которых у тебя просто жопа сгорает, что со мной и случилось.
    Так вот я узнал про эту конченую механику тенденции мира, я начал просто, сука, УМИРАТЬ, то есть тебе игра говорит, хочешь доп контент? Сдохни раз 5-7 в форме чела, а потом страдай ради чего? А хуй его, просто страдай, так я встретил в самой перовой локе за воротами бабу, которая выглядела как палач, 1 удар и я мертв, найс баланс я бы сказал, так вот, вроде заучив патерн ее поведения, я, вдумайтесь сейчас, 33 минуты хороводы водил и пиздил ее что бы убить, ибо 1 ошибка = смерть, что и случилось, после этого у меня уже сил и желания в это играть не было.
    Любовь сквозь боль и страдания. Все таки мне подчинилась эта игра и смог пройти её аж два раза. Без гайда новичка в этой игре в начале самом я бы не справился и не понял ничего. Но в общем и целом все таки игра вышло не плохой. Её графическая составляющая все так же бесспорна, лучшее что есть и пока неверное лучше не будет в графическом плане. Во всем остальном уже не так много претензий. Это первая игра, из соулс игр, в которой двуручное оружие можно нормально использовать.    … Expand
  46. Rektnarok91
    Jul 17, 2021
    6
    It's gorgeous but man... it definitely feels like the "first" souls game. It's slower, more tedious, clunkier, and the story is a bit more straightforward than the unique plots of later games. This isn't a remake (like Resident Evil 2) it's just a graphical update.

    Weirdly it's the easiest From game I've played but you die more to annoyance and jankiness than to legit challenge. I found    It's gorgeous but man... it definitely feels like the "first" souls game. It's slower, more tedious, clunkier, and the story is a bit more straightforward than the unique plots of later games. This isn't a remake (like Resident Evil 2) it's just a graphical update.

    Weirdly it's the easiest From game I've played but you die more to annoyance and jankiness than to legit challenge. I found little joy fighting through the mobs of easy enemies to get back to an area you died to falling or some other kind of bs.

    Especially after playing DS3, Bloodbourne, and Sekiro this feels downright in slow motion and boring. But regardless, DS1 (and even DS2) holds up, and I played it after the new games because it's a really unique and challenging experience. Honestly, I don't get who this remake is for? It won't recapture the magic of playing it on the PS3 for veterns and isn't updated for newer gamers.

    Except for the graphics, 60fps, and quick loading there is nothing about this made for modern game sensibilities. It feels too much like King's Field before Dark Souls came into its own. I know die hard fans are glad it's exactly the same as the original, but I really wish they updated aspects of the game and attempted a true remake.

    Still, if it's your first souls game then I think I suggest it because it still is great compared to most games if you've never experienced the Fromsoft formula. But if you have, this will probably bore you.    … Expand
  47. Aqua678
    Apr 12, 2023
    7
    Still a good game on its own, but definitely the weakest compared to Fromsoftware's other titles. The bosses are rather straightforward and won't demand too much of the player, and the combat, whilst fun to a degree, lacks the captivating nature that Fromsoftware's other games have. I'd recommend getting this when it's on sale.
  48. Loneliet
    Nov 21, 2021
    6
    Bluepoint has done an incredible job at making this game look beautiful, no doubt. The game runs perfectly smooth and the frame pacing is better than any From Software game yet. My issue is with the core gameplay itself; Demon's Souls feels outdated, obscenely so at times. Some of the level design and the player moveset really needed a refresh in order to match the newer Souls titles, asBluepoint has done an incredible job at making this game look beautiful, no doubt. The game runs perfectly smooth and the frame pacing is better than any From Software game yet. My issue is with the core gameplay itself; Demon's Souls feels outdated, obscenely so at times. Some of the level design and the player moveset really needed a refresh in order to match the newer Souls titles, as they feel really crude if not straight embarrassing at times. Enemies movesets are incredibly simplistic and you usually die because of some messy game mechanic that messes you up "on purpose". I wouldn't recommend this game to pretty much anyone but the diehard Demon's Souls fans, but I commend Bluepoint for at least the more technical side of the game: graphics and audio design are incredible.… Expand
  49. VenomSNNNK
    Dec 2, 2021
    6
    No Pure Bladestone farming this time and I adore original Demon's Souls so... Game of the Year!
  50. KillMeOnceMore
    Mar 21, 2021
    6
    While the presentation gets an astonishing overhaul and the primary gameplay gets just enough refinement to bring it up-to-date, why on earth such an opulent remake has decided to take an archivist's approach to what is essentially a prototype title is beyond me. The weapon upgrade system, online play, and character respec all needed much more consideration and modernisation than they'veWhile the presentation gets an astonishing overhaul and the primary gameplay gets just enough refinement to bring it up-to-date, why on earth such an opulent remake has decided to take an archivist's approach to what is essentially a prototype title is beyond me. The weapon upgrade system, online play, and character respec all needed much more consideration and modernisation than they've been given. Something of an empty vessel and missed opportunity, really.… Expand
  51. Duoraime
    Jul 10, 2021
    5
    Amazing recreation of old game and absolutely terrible project by itself. From Software games have evolved since the time of original Demon's Souls, but remake stayed in 2009. It's just sad
  52. Andrei20
    Dec 2, 2022
    7
    The game itself is clearly dated in terms of bosses and combat, but besides the absolutely breathtaking graphics that bluepoint provided us with, the game shines in terms of that unique exploration that would go on to influence the masterpiece that Dark Souls 1 was. Its still one of my least favorite souls games, but that doesn't really say much considering that they're all amazing gamesThe game itself is clearly dated in terms of bosses and combat, but besides the absolutely breathtaking graphics that bluepoint provided us with, the game shines in terms of that unique exploration that would go on to influence the masterpiece that Dark Souls 1 was. Its still one of my least favorite souls games, but that doesn't really say much considering that they're all amazing games in their own way.… Expand
  53. nimakheradmand
    Dec 17, 2020
    6
    same game with the same gamelay, demon's souls gameplay must sync with the new gameplay standards...
  54. benyamxn
    May 19, 2022
    7
    The remake itself is quite decent, minus some exceptions. My main problem is with the marketing around the game.

    1- It is not worth $70 2- There are timed or pay-wall exclusive in-game items that are not otherwise obtainable 3- It doesn't improve on the original game in any meaningful ways; although makes good use of PS5 bells and whistles, enough to satisfy new owners of the console    The remake itself is quite decent, minus some exceptions. My main problem is with the marketing around the game.

    1- It is not worth $70
    2- There are timed or pay-wall exclusive in-game items that are not otherwise obtainable
    3- It doesn't improve on the original game in any meaningful ways; although makes good use of PS5 bells and whistles, enough to satisfy new owners of the console
    4- The release window and console shortages killed off the multiplayer activity too soon    … Expand
  55. ShakesBeer
    Jan 2, 2021
    7
    Ignore all of the 0s, 1s and 2s. This is a beautiful game, and a great showpiece for the power of next-gen consoles.

    But while this game is very visually appealing, unfortunately it remains the worst of the Soulsborne-style games. This game features levels that are interesting and engaging your first few times through. The problem is that they are incredibly punishing marathons and    Ignore all of the 0s, 1s and 2s. This is a beautiful game, and a great showpiece for the power of next-gen consoles.

    But while this game is very visually appealing, unfortunately it remains the worst of the Soulsborne-style games.

    This game features levels that are interesting and engaging your first few times through. The problem is that they are incredibly punishing marathons and feature few to no shortcuts. So you will die a million times, and getting through the levels becomes a tedious chore. And then, for some reason, most bosses are easier than the levels that preceded them.

    Thankfully, FromSoftware reversed this trend for the rest of the Soulsborne games. Levels can be challenging, but you unlock shortcuts that are much more respectful of your time. The bosses in those games are often very challenging, but each death means usually just a short walk back to the boss.    … Expand
  56. xjecox
    Dec 14, 2020
    7
    Good graphics, the music is very Disney if we compare it with the original, the difficulty of the game seems lower than the original.
  57. TeransiC3338
    Oct 16, 2021
    7
    Demon's Souls is a very good remake of the iconic playtation classic, yet it's just like Dark Souls Remastered with better graphics and visuals.
    It inherits all the problems of the original and tries to cover it with beautiful visuals, that's probably this remake's biggest mistake.
  58. XSgtDX
    Jan 19, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beautiful game, BUT very difficult. Battle system needs to be made easier. Too much grinding and roaming.… Expand
  59. Flounder
    Apr 29, 2023
    6
    Overall I de say demon souls is a loving remake of the original, and I can tell regardless of not playing the original, I just however feal like it is a weak souls game, and no I dont mean its too hard, I ve had a much easier time with this game then even elden ring, my problem with this game is just how unintresthing the gimics are and how annoying actually getting to the bosses is.Overall I de say demon souls is a loving remake of the original, and I can tell regardless of not playing the original, I just however feal like it is a weak souls game, and no I dont mean its too hard, I ve had a much easier time with this game then even elden ring, my problem with this game is just how unintresthing the gimics are and how annoying actually getting to the bosses is.
    Firstly by gimics I mean stuff like the spirit system is just not very intresthing, its basically you having less health for most of the game, the world tendancy mechanic can also be very confusing, and gameplay wise it is very rare in this game to feal like you get stronger or get cooler equipment, their is no extremly epic things you can do.
    Secondly getting to the bosses can be such a tedious endevour, like theirs this great boss called the flamelurker, which is a real fun fight to learn but actually getting their in the quickest way involves falling down a shaft were you can very easily miss a ledge and insta die, it is so tediouse, and the bosses themselves arent all that, I ve never level grinded and I changed weapons about 3 times in the whole game yet most of the bosses were either incredibly lame gimmicks or way too easy, their were only a handfull of bosses that were a genuine fun challenge such as the flamelurker, maneater or penetrator, it is really lame how most of the final bosses per world were just painfully easy gimmicks like playing red light green light with the dragon god, or using a new weapon to shoot the enemy in the sky that cant rl hurt you.
    I feel like I may be judging this game unfairly since the last souls like I played was elden ring, and I kept comparing it to that, but I just feal like this game is just one of the most boring souls like a played, were most of the frustration comes from the level design rather then the challenge of the bosses.    … Expand
  60. Bodhi_Hoatzin
    Aug 8, 2021
    6
    The fact that Bluepoint didn't do anything to introduce more basic, QoL features and took virtually no liberties to improve upon any of the original game's design flaws made for an extremely disappointing if not frustrating experience. For the majority of my time playing, I found myself only fantasizing about how much better this game would be if it were more like its successors. While theThe fact that Bluepoint didn't do anything to introduce more basic, QoL features and took virtually no liberties to improve upon any of the original game's design flaws made for an extremely disappointing if not frustrating experience. For the majority of my time playing, I found myself only fantasizing about how much better this game would be if it were more like its successors. While the bulk of the game makes for a good experience, the remainder holds it back severely. Lest we even acknowledge the price... Overall a very disheartening experience.… Expand
  61. NeverCasual
    Aug 7, 2023
    7
    I have very mixed feelings about the game after finishing the platinum in 3 playthroughs (2 NG+ Cycles).
    The bosses being more mechanical than the bosses in later Souls games was something I needed to get used to. Once you figure out the mechanics you will never die to most bosses again... except for one... the infamous maneater...
    If you think maneater was bad on ng, it is nowhere near    I have very mixed feelings about the game after finishing the platinum in 3 playthroughs (2 NG+ Cycles).
    The bosses being more mechanical than the bosses in later Souls games was something I needed to get used to. Once you figure out the mechanics you will never die to most bosses again... except for one... the infamous maneater...
    If you think maneater was bad on ng, it is nowhere near the experience you will have on ng+ or ng++ and it is astonishing that they have not made any changes to the bossfight or at least increased the width of the bridge. It is borderline RNG which attacks he does and if you get hit, you'll more often than not drop off the bridge. Yet this is not the worst part, since you can learn to dodge or block the attacks. Once the fight starts, a timer starts for a second maneater to appear. If you are unlucky and the initial maneater decides to do more aerial attacks, during which he can only be hit by spells and arrows or he just flies off and you'll have a horrible experience when the timer runs out and you have to fight 2 of them at the same time. If you melee only on the NG+ you'll hit your wall here.
    The combat in general is fine. iframes feel much shorter than in other games of the souls series though I have not done any research here. Unfortunately tight corridors make it much less interesting and more often than not you'll just hit behind your shield and let enemies hit first. The amount of ranged enemies you'll encounter in these corridors will also leave you with mixed feelings about the game.
    The soul-form mechanic (getting a 50% health penalty for dying) seems stupid to me, especially for people new to souls games but if you are a souls veteran it will not influence your gameplay whatsoever as bosses are mechanical and require a less reactive playstyle.
    The hardest encounters in the game are the 5 Pure-Black-World-Tendency Phantoms. They are no joke in NG+ cycles. If you get hit, you die, they have massive healthpools and defenses and one of them almost instant heals once he reaches 30% so good luck with that :)
    The overall experience is good tho and as long as it is on PS Plus Extra I recommend playing it. NG is fun and the experience is pretty good (based on NG only it is a solig 9/10). Only NG+ Cycles and make the game much less enjoyable at many points and Magic builds start to massively outperform traditional melee builds.    … Expand
  62. JaDm
    Jan 18, 2023
    7
    Nice game with nice graphics. but there are big problems with balance. Plus unpleasant things like farming grass for healing, which does not fall in all locations
  63. ihearthawthats
    Nov 10, 2021
    7
    Hours Played: 60 Hours
    Trophy Completion: 37/37 PLATINUM
    Worth My Time?: Yes, at least one playthrough. Worth My Money?: Yes, wait for sale. What I Like: It's a Souls game. That's all that needs being said, whether you're new or familiar with the Souls series. Bluepoint knows how to make things pretty. These two things make it a winning combination. What I Dislike: It's the same    Hours Played: 60 Hours
    Trophy Completion: 37/37 PLATINUM

    Worth My Time?: Yes, at least one playthrough.
    Worth My Money?: Yes, wait for sale.

    What I Like: It's a Souls game. That's all that needs being said, whether you're new or familiar with the Souls series. Bluepoint knows how to make things pretty. These two things make it a winning combination.

    What I Dislike: It's the same game and of the weakest of the Souls games. Good to experience, but not worth devoting all your time to unlike others in the series. Mechanics are outdated and the facelift made it lose some of its grim atmosphere.

    How It Stacks Up: Overrated in terms of what a remake should be and what PS5 is capable of. However, it is a classic and it's the best way to play it, which makes it a must-play.    … Expand
  64. DarisW
    May 11, 2022
    7
    Proto-darksouls which is must play for the Souls series fans, done breathtakingly beautiful for PS5 but gameplay have some flaws that From's fixed in their later games. Premium for the worst swamp poison location⭐
  65. Oldboy1988
    Dec 26, 2021
    6
    As someone who played the original I'm actually disappointed in this game for many reasons. Let's get this out the way, I'm a massive FromSoftware fan. My favourite game of theirs is Bloodborne and I'm eagerlya awaiting Eldenring. This game is outdated in its game mechanics (world tendency and no estus flask or blood vial system), the bosses are awful (not to mention easy) and the gameAs someone who played the original I'm actually disappointed in this game for many reasons. Let's get this out the way, I'm a massive FromSoftware fan. My favourite game of theirs is Bloodborne and I'm eagerlya awaiting Eldenring. This game is outdated in its game mechanics (world tendency and no estus flask or blood vial system), the bosses are awful (not to mention easy) and the game just feels soulless (excuse the play on words) and the combat is very basic with magic being overpowered. Maybe the game has just aged poorly but i would've liked it if BluePoint had added more to the experience. I would only recommend this game to people who haven't played the original.… Expand
  66. ScoresAreBad
    Jan 16, 2022
    5
    The original was better.

    Pros:
    - Showcases the power of the PS5
    - Rolling feels better
    - Soundtrack is still awesome

    Cons:
    - Looks worse (style) than the PS3 version
    - Didn't fix the boss exploits (stealth + poison still kills almost any boss)
    - Didn't add much other than "better" graphics
  67. Kankie
    Jan 26, 2022
    7
    The game wasn't that bad. It had great visuals and world design. A really well made remaster. Except it being way too easy. It's a good game if it's your first soul game but if it's not and if you are a veteran, u might not enjoy it as much. After a certain boss the game will feel like a cakewalk honestly. The majority of the bosses are waaay to easy. i would say 2 was challenging. But theThe game wasn't that bad. It had great visuals and world design. A really well made remaster. Except it being way too easy. It's a good game if it's your first soul game but if it's not and if you are a veteran, u might not enjoy it as much. After a certain boss the game will feel like a cakewalk honestly. The majority of the bosses are waaay to easy. i would say 2 was challenging. But the rest i defeated on my first try. Which is pretty unusual for me. Cause i only played 3-4 souls games and did not really master them. Making this game pretty easy and will unfortunately be boring to bloodborne and souls fans… Expand
  68. omnivoid
    Feb 2, 2022
    5
    One of the best games I've ever played! Amazing graphics, addictive gameplay and great replayability.
  69. namelessrequiem
    Feb 8, 2022
    7
    7/10, this definitely felt like the easiest souls game, fun but barely challengeable
  70. Blue9710x
    Jun 17, 2022
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I just want to put it out there before I go deep into the review, I want to state that I didn't play the original game so I can't compare the two. Now that I got that out of the way, Demon's Souls is a game with a ton of great ideas that although a few hits, many of its ideas are misses. The graphics and world of the world and enemies is jaw droppingly gorgeous. Many enemies and locales look like they were ripped out of real life. The combat, although a little too defensive for me, is still pretty fun in most cases and the world surrounding Demon's Souls is very intriguing. I really like the Nexus, a hub world that should be the standard for every hub world. Some of the things I don't like are the unexplained world tendency system, the health bar being lowered while in soul form, and most importantly the bosses. Although with a few of them I saw massive potential like the Old Hero and Old Hero or I liked their fights like with the Tower Knight and Flamelurker, most boss fights were either frustrating, boring, or straight up bad. The Dragon God is virtually impossible unless you know how to get past him and even then actually killing him is not even slightly thrilling. Leachmonger and the Dirty Colluses are essentially the same boss fight but with a different design. Although I overall think the game is enjoyable and is beautiful to look at, the game is kinda niche and not for everyone.… Expand
  71. MONKEZ
    Feb 25, 2022
    5
    Amazing game and i loved her too and the boss fight very nice and it is first game soul i had played
  72. YFA
    Apr 19, 2023
    7
    I love love souls/souls-like games, I played DS3, Bloodborne, Sekiro, Elden Ring, and more, and all of them are amazing in their own way. but I don't know why demon's souls just didn't hit for me :/ I mean it's an okay game I guess, clearly the graphics is amazing and it's on next-gen level and the frames are stable, but somehow the game felt empty? not the environment though, the gameI love love souls/souls-like games, I played DS3, Bloodborne, Sekiro, Elden Ring, and more, and all of them are amazing in their own way. but I don't know why demon's souls just didn't hit for me :/ I mean it's an okay game I guess, clearly the graphics is amazing and it's on next-gen level and the frames are stable, but somehow the game felt empty? not the environment though, the game itself feels empty, I'm planning to give it another shot after a year since I first played it, so hopefully, this time I'll love it.… Expand
  73. Robephiles
    Jul 23, 2022
    6
    This game is an absolutely gorgeous remake of the original Demon's Souls, which I had never played. One of the problems for me was that it included all the frustrating elements of the original, and this was especially clear right after playing Elden Ring. Part of my mixed review is that I was comparing the most accessible souls game to a remake of the least accessible one, but the gameThis game is an absolutely gorgeous remake of the original Demon's Souls, which I had never played. One of the problems for me was that it included all the frustrating elements of the original, and this was especially clear right after playing Elden Ring. Part of my mixed review is that I was comparing the most accessible souls game to a remake of the least accessible one, but the game also has a lot of very dull bosses. The mechanic of world tendency is obviously dumb, and I'm glad they ditched it and never went back to it. Still, this a must play for all hardcore souls fans, and you know who you are, but for people who are easily frustrated with these games, I would say stay away.… Expand
  74. Top1saraya_
    Nov 23, 2022
    7
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  75. efano_mar05
    Nov 25, 2022
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelentes gráficas, mecánicas de juego innovadoras, pero no es mi tipo de juego. Prefiero juegos tipo check point en el que revives en el último punto de partida, pero acá debes comenzar desde cero siempre y me hacía desesperar por tener que hacer todo de nuevo. Me gustan los retos pero éste juego era otro nivel.… Expand
  76. Crimson9
    Dec 12, 2022
    6
    This seems to be the age of remakes. There have been remakes that have massively overhauled the gameplay but kept the plot and atmosphere of the original intact (Resident Evil 2), there have been remakes that are remakes in name only and are technically a completely new game (Final Fantasy 7), and so on. Of all of these, Demon Souls remake is probably the most faithful. It is a completelyThis seems to be the age of remakes. There have been remakes that have massively overhauled the gameplay but kept the plot and atmosphere of the original intact (Resident Evil 2), there have been remakes that are remakes in name only and are technically a completely new game (Final Fantasy 7), and so on. Of all of these, Demon Souls remake is probably the most faithful. It is a completely new game, built from scratch. And yet the developer seems to have spent all their time and effort in replicating the old game, rather than creating something new. While the commitment to preservation is admirable, Souls has evolved since Demon souls and its shocking that the developers did not make any changes to the 2009 formula.

    Shockingly, the one thing they changed is the atmosphere, which is the one thing that didnt need to be changed.

    Overall, the original game gets an 8 for its originality, but it hasnt aged exceptionally. considering this is the same game, minus the originality, its a 6 for me.    … Expand
  77. DucHuyNgo
    Dec 17, 2022
    7
    i finished this game, this is my first and last time playing souls game by fromsoftware
  78. JesseDillinger
    Mar 21, 2023
    7
    First trying it I was getting my ass kicked so hard. I had just started it after playing Sekiro for many hours and the gameplay was SO slow to me at first. Once I got used to it I started to like the game more. The levels are alright. I can't really say much other than this game is ok. It's definitely my least favorite of the 4 FromSoft games I've played so far. Some bosses aren't bad. TheFirst trying it I was getting my ass kicked so hard. I had just started it after playing Sekiro for many hours and the gameplay was SO slow to me at first. Once I got used to it I started to like the game more. The levels are alright. I can't really say much other than this game is ok. It's definitely my least favorite of the 4 FromSoft games I've played so far. Some bosses aren't bad. The final boss is really cool but EVERY boss in this game is extremely easy. I didn't really even use magic. I wasn't very over leveled. The bosses just weren't hard. The levels were annoying af though. The walk of shame back to the boss was 10 times harder than the boss itself.… Expand
  79. jaymeehuynh
    Apr 13, 2023
    7
    Didn’t play the original so i kind of enjoyed it. Givin this a 7 since the tendency system is such a pain in the ass and the game is quite shorter than i expected, only took 30 hours to finish while other soul games took me more than 60hours for one play through and i alrdy dont feel like going for ng+, the lore isn’t that deep enough to make me want to explore more
  80. andrilitvynchuk
    Aug 13, 2023
    5
    The worst souls game for me. The mechanic of pure/dark tendency is crap. You can't get platinum without guides, also there are truly overpowered weapons. Some bosses are challenging but most distances to a boss take more time than boss

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  1. CD-Action
    Jun 9, 2021
    90
    It’s a perfect remake and I think the only people who might be disappointed with it are… the die-hard FromSoftware fans. You see, the new Demon’s Souls shows clearly how much Miyazaki’s games have evolved throughout the years. The Dark Souls series simply does everything better. The remake looks like a prototype in comparison, while still being way ahead of other developers’ achievements in this genre. [01/2021, p.46]
  2. Forbes
    Mar 29, 2021
    90
    Overall, Demon’s Souls is still the most interesting and varied game in the Souls series. This remake not only looks lovely on the PlayStation 5 but is also a joy to play with all the tweaks and improvements that have been introduced. Now if only people would look past its supposed difficulty and see its carefully crafted intricacy instead.
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  3. WellPlayed
    Feb 10, 2021
    99
    I went in expecting the world out of the Demon’s Souls remake and it delivered me the galaxy. I don’t normally speak this highly of games, but this is the one exception. Absolutely every facet of the original has been enhanced and it has stood the test of time. Bluepoint has done an incredible job at not only reinvigorating an underappreciated gem, but also leveraging the new technologies afforded to them with Sony’s new system. While there are a couple of minor technical blemishes, they don’t take away from how good of an experience this game is and Bluepoint’s diligence as a developer will surely see these kinks ironed out. This game is a system seller.
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