Demon's Souls

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 3618 Ratings

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  1. VTHokies1999
    Feb 5, 2021
    10
    First time playing a Souls game and this was fantastic. I'm now very eager to go back and play Bloodborne next.
  2. Thejodjeremie
    Nov 17, 2020
    8
    The game is a great remake when it comes to graphics, gameplay, music, voice acting and more. I really enjoyed it despite it being very challenging and frustrating at times. I have played all of the souls games and this is just as good as them.
  3. Electrohead
    Jan 11, 2021
    9
    This is ultimately the same experience as the original; which is to say the game is excellent. The graphical presentation is outstanding and is an overall great technical showcase for the PlayStation 5. BluePoint also included some nice 'quality of life' updates, such as being able to warp to any Archstone rather than having to always return to the Nexus.

    Some negatives I had were the    This is ultimately the same experience as the original; which is to say the game is excellent. The graphical presentation is outstanding and is an overall great technical showcase for the PlayStation 5. BluePoint also included some nice 'quality of life' updates, such as being able to warp to any Archstone rather than having to always return to the Nexus.

    Some negatives I had were the fact that the game's crafting system still requires a lot of unnecessary grinding for specific items and the music in the remake isn't as memorable as the original. BluePoint also chose to pass on the opportunity to 'fix' the broken Archstone as well as redesign the lame 'Dragon God' boss fight.

    Despite some minor nit-picks, this is the definitive version of the game.    … Expand
  4. DinaSousa
    May 3, 2021
    10
    massive souls fan I cannot recommend this game enough, the environments and atmosphere are amazing. The combat feels good and built diversity is very high
  5. Tomatenmann01
    Apr 2, 2022
    10
    awesome graphics and classic great souls gameplay with greqt lore and even better gameplay
  6. Kojirohyuga40
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    A game which all souls game should be Like. Great experience from Bluepoint again!
  7. Helios7777
    Dec 25, 2020
    10
    I beat the game on ps3 and on the ps5 its unbelievable! Its so fluid and natural Graphics are the best game on ps5 in my opinion! Love the game. It's a must buy!
  8. Papas_Fritas
    Aug 17, 2021
    9
    Probably the easiest Souls-Bourne game. Graphically it's an absolute masterpiece and if you want to get your feet wet in this series this is best place to start in my opinion.
  9. Simpson_761
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    This game is mainly for returning Souls fans or others who desire a challenge. You will most likely struggle with this game if you do not put time and effort into it. But for me its amazing to see where it was originally to how amazing Bluepoint have made it look!!! Stunning.
  10. SSoulSlayer
    Feb 1, 2021
    10
    I played on PS3 and now on PS5, so much fun. I think the bosses are not as hard as Dark Souls 3 or Bloodborne, butgetting there can be very difficult and rewarding. The game us beautiful and works beautifully. If you are now to Souls games my advise is Dying is ok its part of the game, dont expect to live through your first time through a level. Rank up if you need. .Love tge grind,I played on PS3 and now on PS5, so much fun. I think the bosses are not as hard as Dark Souls 3 or Bloodborne, butgetting there can be very difficult and rewarding. The game us beautiful and works beautifully. If you are now to Souls games my advise is Dying is ok its part of the game, dont expect to live through your first time through a level. Rank up if you need. .Love tge grind, try new ways of fighting. Have fun, get frustrated? Play something else for a bit and go back, dont give up!… Expand
  11. GameforGamers
    Dec 25, 2020
    10
    Demon’s Souls is a technical achievement for the gaming industry, for the outstanding visual to the fast loading time, it's the perfect game for sony to show the power of the next-gen.

    Demon's Souls is the game that started the phenomenon of Souls-like genre, and like other Fromsoftware games the gameplay, level design and bosses design, are briliant. Bluepoint did a good job for    Demon’s Souls is a technical achievement for the gaming industry, for the outstanding visual to the fast loading time, it's the perfect game for sony to show the power of the next-gen.

    Demon's Souls is the game that started the phenomenon of Souls-like genre, and like other Fromsoftware games the gameplay, level design and bosses design, are briliant.

    Bluepoint did a good job for keeping the core of Fromsoftware games and improving the visuals.

    all in all it's a 10/10 game, this game is just an example of the genius philosophy of Fromsoftware game design.    … Expand
  12. Rdbc1983
    Jan 1, 2021
    10
    First time posting a review here, but this game looks stunning and plays amazing! It's my first souls game but even when it's frustrating at times you have to push further, this game is a pure showcase of showing what the ps5 is capable off.
  13. MacG
    Jan 28, 2021
    9
    Fantastic remake of a classic game that was the starting point for the Souls series. Completely faithful to the original from a gameplay standpoint that now runs extremely smoothly with super quick loading times thanks to the PS5 hardware. Not everyone likes the new art style but personally I love it and the game can be frustrating at times, but persevere with it and you will be rewardedFantastic remake of a classic game that was the starting point for the Souls series. Completely faithful to the original from a gameplay standpoint that now runs extremely smoothly with super quick loading times thanks to the PS5 hardware. Not everyone likes the new art style but personally I love it and the game can be frustrating at times, but persevere with it and you will be rewarded in a way no other genre can compare.… Expand
  14. BigPuppyShoes
    Aug 19, 2021
    10
    Game is absolutely amazing looking. And plays just as good excellent remake
  15. sicksak
    Jul 19, 2023
    8
    Excellent remake. I enjoyed playing the game and it's also hard. A must-play for any souls fans.
  16. Acrobat
    Aug 9, 2021
    10
    10/10. I played some of the demon souls games including remastered one, and they seemed clunky with poor graphics. This game on the other hand was stunning. It's only good game on ps5 that is new, and I'd say it's a must buy. I'd compare to to BOTW or HZD games with its openness. The final battles were also very well done. I'd say its weakness if maybe in the multi player given there is no10/10. I played some of the demon souls games including remastered one, and they seemed clunky with poor graphics. This game on the other hand was stunning. It's only good game on ps5 that is new, and I'd say it's a must buy. I'd compare to to BOTW or HZD games with its openness. The final battles were also very well done. I'd say its weakness if maybe in the multi player given there is no voice coms etc. However, they kept it in it's original form from 2010 or whenever the original game came out so I guess that is to be expected.
    All round it was fantastic    … Expand
  17. spyrospy
    Aug 16, 2021
    9
    A great way to start of the new generation! A remake of the first Fromsoft Souls game, Demon's Souls delivers everything I love of the series, while showcasing what PS5 is capable of. It does suffer from being the first game in the series, but it is still an amazing experience.
  18. Kvro
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    Demon's Souls is where a genre defining experience started, the remake takes the exact same game but with godly graphics. It's a unique experience for fans and new comers.
  19. agg02_
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    This was my first ever souls-like game and I simply cannot express how honoured and lucky I feel after playing this masterpiece. If I were to dig deep inside of it I still would not find any major mistake enough to not play it. Yes, it is hard and yes you will hate it sometimes. But giving it another opportunity, and another one and another one is the magic of it as a whole. Of course youThis was my first ever souls-like game and I simply cannot express how honoured and lucky I feel after playing this masterpiece. If I were to dig deep inside of it I still would not find any major mistake enough to not play it. Yes, it is hard and yes you will hate it sometimes. But giving it another opportunity, and another one and another one is the magic of it as a whole. Of course you will die and you will question yourself what was going on in the devs' minds when creating a certain enemy or zone or boss. But when you find yourself capable of eventually moving and feeling like a master... That feeling is priceless.… Expand
  20. RealRomanG
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    Amazing remake. First souls game I've ever played and I'm completely hooked. Also one of the best looking games I've ever seen. Tough but fair combat. It has a high bar for entry but once you beat an area or boss that's been giving you a challenge, that feeling you get is addicting. It really is the original brutal challenge.
  21. nowells5
    Dec 28, 2021
    8
    No llega al nivel de excelencia que alcanzaron después de él tanto Dark Souls como Dark Souls III, pero es un juego muy divertido y en el que algunas zonas suponen un gran neto a nivel de dificultad. Sin embargo, los jefes finales son en general fáciles y abusan demasiado del combate puzzle (en cuanto descubres el punto débil o el truco el combate es muy sencillo). En cuanto al remake, esNo llega al nivel de excelencia que alcanzaron después de él tanto Dark Souls como Dark Souls III, pero es un juego muy divertido y en el que algunas zonas suponen un gran neto a nivel de dificultad. Sin embargo, los jefes finales son en general fáciles y abusan demasiado del combate puzzle (en cuanto descubres el punto débil o el truco el combate es muy sencillo). En cuanto al remake, es una gran opción para jugar al juego con el que empezó todo, ya que es una réplica a escala 1:1 del original, pero con los gráficos y la jugabilidad de 2020. Duración aproximada: 40-50 horas… Expand
  22. Jikario
    Mar 21, 2022
    10
    Groundbreaking game, not just a "old game good new game bad" meme at all. Really wish I had played the original but this version is no less for "settling" for. Basically the excuse for getting a PS5 for me and did not disappoint in the slightest even though I was highly skeptical of praise I'd seen before. Far and away the most immersive and daunting of the souls games, with an unmatchedGroundbreaking game, not just a "old game good new game bad" meme at all. Really wish I had played the original but this version is no less for "settling" for. Basically the excuse for getting a PS5 for me and did not disappoint in the slightest even though I was highly skeptical of praise I'd seen before. Far and away the most immersive and daunting of the souls games, with an unmatched atmosphere and well paced, well designed structure. Wasn't without its shortcomings but that's to be expected with the kinds of risks this game took in its original format, which is virtually untouched here other than lovingly improved graphics. Try to play it ASAP to make sure you get the genuine online experience, invasions and all.… Expand
  23. RULO_182
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    Mi primer souls y gracias a él caerán muchos más. El mejor juego de la ps5 junto con forbidden west. Estos dos juegos compensan gastarse 500 euros.
  24. sokaganakama
    Mar 28, 2022
    10
    esse jogo nem parece um jogo de tao lindo e incrivel esse remake de demon souls perfeito mesmo
  25. GalaxyPants
    Mar 30, 2022
    9
    Juego con apartado grafico hermoso su nivel sonoro y de ambientación es uno de los mejores
    Aunque tiene unos detalles ya que algunas mecánicas no se explican en el propio juego y es un poco triste como no aprovecharon estas cosas
  26. Doobis
    Apr 3, 2022
    8
    Great remake of a PS3 classic, but more worth it if you wait for it to go on sale.
  27. Bugjam8
    Jul 13, 2023
    10
    Demon's Souls es un juego impresionante que ha ganado reconocimiento como uno de los mejores títulos de la consola PlayStation. Con una experiencia de juego desafiante y una atmósfera inmersiva, este juego puede animar a cualquier persona a adquirir el juego y disfrutarlo en una consola PlayStation. Aquí están algunos de los aspectos positivos del juego:

    1. Desafío gratificante: Demon's    Demon's Souls es un juego impresionante que ha ganado reconocimiento como uno de los mejores títulos de la consola PlayStation. Con una experiencia de juego desafiante y una atmósfera inmersiva, este juego puede animar a cualquier persona a adquirir el juego y disfrutarlo en una consola PlayStation. Aquí están algunos de los aspectos positivos del juego:

    1. Desafío gratificante: Demon's Souls se destaca por su dificultad desafiante pero justa. Cada encuentro con los enemigos y jefes requiere habilidad, paciencia y estrategia. Cada victoria se siente verdaderamente satisfactoria, ya que te obliga a aprender de tus errores y mejorar constantemente.

    2. Ambiente oscuro y atmosférico: El mundo de Demon's Souls está lleno de misterio y peligro. Los entornos oscuros y detallados, junto con una banda sonora cautivadora, crean una atmósfera envolvente que te sumerge en el mundo del juego y aumenta la sensación de inmersión.

    3. Diseño de niveles magistral: Los niveles en Demon's Souls están diseñados de manera experta y ofrecen una variedad de rutas, secretos y desafíos. Cada área es única y presenta obstáculos y enemigos que te mantendrán alerta y en constante exploración.

    4. Personalización profunda: El juego te permite personalizar tu personaje y elegir entre una variedad de clases y habilidades. Esto te brinda la libertad de adaptar tu estilo de juego y estrategias según tus preferencias, lo que agrega un elemento de profundidad y rejugabilidad al juego.

    5. Gráficos impresionantes: La versión remasterizada de Demon's Souls para PlayStation 5 ofrece gráficos increíbles y detallados. Los efectos visuales mejorados, la iluminación realista y las animaciones fluidas hacen que el mundo del juego cobre vida de una manera impresionante, ofreciendo una experiencia visualmente impactante.

    Demon's Souls es un juego que desafiará tus habilidades, te sumergirá en su atmósfera oscura y recompensará tu perseverancia. Con su desafío gratificante, diseño de niveles magistral, personalización profunda y gráficos impresionantes, este juego es una razón convincente para adquirir una consola PlayStation y embarcarte en una aventura inolvidable.    … Expand
  28. melchaios
    Dec 20, 2021
    9
    Jesus christ, the amount of whining in the user reviews is astounding, people are really spoiled now a days. It's been a while since the last time i left a review, but seeing all the really low scores really grind my gears, so here it is: this game, is a perfectly functional and good remake, period. I get that some people set their expectations too high and wanted something along the linesJesus christ, the amount of whining in the user reviews is astounding, people are really spoiled now a days. It's been a while since the last time i left a review, but seeing all the really low scores really grind my gears, so here it is: this game, is a perfectly functional and good remake, period. I get that some people set their expectations too high and wanted something along the lines of Resi 2 remake, and sure enough, this doesn't achieve those heights, but not being exceptional DOES NOT equal being bad, not finishing in the podium in the olympics doesn't mean you're a bad athlete. Anyway, as a souls veteran who loved the original DeS and who has platinumed every single souls game to date, I can tell you that this game is good and it's everything I expected: The same game but prettier and with some Quality of life improvements, and viewed as that, Bluepoint did a terrific job at it, there's nothing groundbreaking here but it accomplishes what it set out to do.
    GAMEPLAY: it's untouched for the most part, the same good ol' DeS that you remember. With a great overhaul to inventory management since now you can send items to storage if you don't have the space, which was one of the major gripes with the original. Another plus is that you now have 8 way run while locked. Besides that the only small changes I noticed: 1. the fast roll seems slower and with less i-frames 2. certain weapon animations are a tiny bit different (barely noticeable). People complaint that the game is boring and lacking compared to newer From soft titles, but that's now fault of the remake, it's just that the mechanics of DeS are more dated since it was the prototype for the souls games; then again it's a delicate balance between remaining faithful to the original or having innovation, bluepoint chose being faithful which is pretty respectable.
    GRAPHICS: Absolutely beautiful, your jaw drops at the details and definition, plus the fps. It takes the experience to a new level. There's been controversy over some redesigns, and while some of the changes are debatable (fat ministers), it really doesn't stick out like a sore thumb or anything, hell, once you're playing you really don't notice at all. I was for instance, thinking I prefered the original Dragon god that looked more like a dinosaur instead of an alienoid creature, but once I got to him not only did the experience remain true, but I actually came to appreciate the new desing on it's own terms. And there are many original desingns that had to be recreated where they nailed it, plus facial expresions (patches is **** glorious, every bit as punchable as I imagined him in real life), Selen Vinland is much better in my opinion, depraved ones are also great. As for people saying that the "tone is lost" "it doesn't have the same feeling", I don't really know what game they played...... the tone remains, it's all dark fantasy, with gritty, decadent landscapes, but with much, muuuuch more detail and definition.
    MUSIC: Another point that extreme purists like to make a big fuss about. The music is fine guys, the complaints come from plain nostalgia. Original music is minimalistic because of budget, proof is that Miyazaki himself in subsequent works like DS, BB and Sekiro, has used full Orchestras to do pieces with high production value. If DeS had had more budget, it would've gotten music similar to this. My favourite piece is the Maiden AStrea tune, and I'm glad to say I enjoyed the arrangement they made.
    SURPRISES¡?¡?¡?: Barely any, like I said, if you expect to be blown away by a title that seems like a whole new game a-la Resi 2 remake, with tons of new content, the sixth archstone, more endings, all the improvents from newer from soft titles, then you're gonna be dissapointed. this is just an overhauled version of the original, it has a couple of new items here and there, and a new set of armor hidden behing a very complex gathering quest, plus a "reverse world" that flips the map around, that's it, no more, no less.

    Bottomline is....... as a long term fan who regards original Demons as a 10, this is an 8 for me, I can see other fans giving maybe a 7. If you're not a fan of the original or the series, I can see picky gamers going down all the way to 6 o 5, taking into account the price tag. But 3s and 0s? come on guys.... "I can play the same game on my ps3, why pay full price for an old game?", yeah right, Imma go to my attic, dust off my 15 yr old console, hope it still works buy an 11year old game and let my brand new PS5 stay idle, great plan..... if that's your thing go at it, if like me you want to relive the experience through fresh eyes, buy this one, for me it's worth it.
    Edit: after finishing the game and spending many hours in it pvp included, i can say that its mor than i saw firat hand, this is a 9. New armor sets, new spells, mirror mode, chance to de agro npcs that you angered, ñess lag with pvp not centered around backstabs, its a very good job    … Expand
  29. doodlerman
    Sep 27, 2021
    9
    With all the customization available to players, you'd think there'd be an option to use the original soundtrack. Above anything else (including the enemy redesigns), that is my biggest gripe. The new compositions lack the charm of the original tracks. The Prison of Hope's new atmospheric soundscape isn't as haunting as it once was either, but I dig the soundscapes of the other areas. TheWith all the customization available to players, you'd think there'd be an option to use the original soundtrack. Above anything else (including the enemy redesigns), that is my biggest gripe. The new compositions lack the charm of the original tracks. The Prison of Hope's new atmospheric soundscape isn't as haunting as it once was either, but I dig the soundscapes of the other areas. The enemy redesigns are hit and miss. Some of them aren't very noticeable (like the dragons, dreglings, blue/red eye knights, the Penetrator, etc), but others are downright outrageous (the iconic Fat Officials, in particular).

    But, beneath all the fresh paint, it's still Demon's Souls. And Demon's Souls is great. Is it $70 great? Not really. It's a game that's over a decade old and there aren't many additional bells and whistles added to the remake's gameplay, other than a few quality-of-life improvements. In some respects, it's faithful to a fault but somehow different enough to throw you off your muscle memory from the original.

    Despite all these conflicting feelings, I still think the Demon's Souls remake is great. I also think the original should be re-released so that this doesn't erase it.    … Expand
  30. Fastakira
    Apr 23, 2023
    10
    Simply Amazing. The visuals, the music, the sound effects, the gameplay, the vibes... I LOVE IT:
  31. Rhern26
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    This was the very first Souls game that I actually beat. I have Bloodborne but still working on that one. This game starts off very difficult if you’re not used to these games but with time you start figuring it out and strategizing on how to beat a certain enemy. Only thing I did not like was having to go through the whole level again to reach the boss every time I’d die. But that’sThis was the very first Souls game that I actually beat. I have Bloodborne but still working on that one. This game starts off very difficult if you’re not used to these games but with time you start figuring it out and strategizing on how to beat a certain enemy. Only thing I did not like was having to go through the whole level again to reach the boss every time I’d die. But that’s really what helped me get better. Amazing game. Going to try out the rest of the Dark Souls series, Bloodborne and Sekiro next. Elden Ring tomorrow!… Expand
  32. keredd1010
    Mar 14, 2022
    8
    Let's just get the obvious out of the way. The game looks, well, wow. Absolutely fantastic. One thing that can be said about From Software is that they are NOT known for their graphics. They usually forego facial animations altogether and Bluepoint really embarrassed them in this particular aspect of the game. So 10 out of 10 as far as graphical improvement and animation is concerned.Let's just get the obvious out of the way. The game looks, well, wow. Absolutely fantastic. One thing that can be said about From Software is that they are NOT known for their graphics. They usually forego facial animations altogether and Bluepoint really embarrassed them in this particular aspect of the game. So 10 out of 10 as far as graphical improvement and animation is concerned.

    One thing about this game that bugs me is that it feels incomplete. Some of the bosses are a joke and gimmicky. At times you face a boss directly after facing one making one think that there were supposed to be other section in between that never got developed. Even the sixth archstone feels like it should indeed be there. I think this may due to funding being cut as this was considered a failure when Miyazaki took it over. I suspect they were not willing to dump anymore money into it. Even the cut scene where the Monumental explains the archstones mentions the 6th one. This leaves the game feeling half baked and the bosses are quite lacking.

    Even so, the game is quite a blast and very repayable as you can always try new builds with new weapons. There is much to be said about a game that spawn its own genre. Even though the game is relatively easy compared to modern Souls titles, its still quite a challenge and well worth the price of admission.    … Expand
  33. Sacred
    Jul 13, 2021
    10
    Просто идеальный ремейк !! Визуальное пиршество даже в режиме производительности. Да и сложность игры довольна снисходительная. Легкие боссы не мешают получать удовольствие от игры.
  34. sotarn
    Sep 18, 2022
    10
    Fantastic remake of the game that started the whole SoulsBorne genre.
    Not the best game in the series in my opinion but a must play nonetheless.
    Great atmosphere and level design, chunky and sweet combat, lot's of secrets and interesting mechanics to deep dive into.
    The bosses might feel lacking if you play this after the best bosses of Sekiro or Bloodborne though.
  35. chr1so
    Oct 4, 2021
    10
    I'm a sucker for soulsborne games so was always going to love this one.
    If you've played dark souls you pretty much know what you're getting here.
    Looks pretty good on ps5
  36. DeckJagger
    Jan 20, 2021
    8
    Игра выглядит просто великолепно, единственный минус это легкая сложность и глуповатые враги/боссы
  37. tommywalkie
    Jan 13, 2022
    8
    Faithful remake with good graphics and making good use of the new hardware, with insanely fast loading sequences; while keeping most of the weird design decisions from the original release, like NPCS walking normal speed in gloomy poison lake, or the Character Tendency mechanic which highly encourages suiciding in the Nexus and keeping the Soul form during the whole journey in order to notFaithful remake with good graphics and making good use of the new hardware, with insanely fast loading sequences; while keeping most of the weird design decisions from the original release, like NPCS walking normal speed in gloomy poison lake, or the Character Tendency mechanic which highly encourages suiciding in the Nexus and keeping the Soul form during the whole journey in order to not deal with other punishing mechanics.… Expand
  38. guiletheguiles
    Dec 16, 2020
    8
    Bluepoint strikes again by transforming an already beloved game into something even more beloved!

    If you've played Demon's Souls back in the PS3, chances are that you'll feel, like me, right at home! Everything is here, just as it was back then. The creepy atmosphere, the experimental systems, the challenging tactical combat mechanics, the great soundtrack, the cryptic NPCs, tough    Bluepoint strikes again by transforming an already beloved game into something even more beloved!

    If you've played Demon's Souls back in the PS3, chances are that you'll feel, like me, right at home!
    Everything is here, just as it was back then. The creepy atmosphere, the experimental systems, the challenging tactical combat mechanics, the great soundtrack, the cryptic NPCs, tough bosses, the raw anger you'll feel after losing 40k souls to a stupid death... Everything!

    The difference is in the visuals, the performance and some very few quality of life improvements. Demon's Souls Remake is BEAUTIFUL! Probably the most visually detailed and stunning game I've ever seen. It even looks great on Performance Mode. **** even those unnecessary filters are pretty! Now combine this visual prowess with the bleak and difficult atmosphere of Demon's Souls, plus the insane redesigns from some creatures and NPCs, and you have yourself one of the most faithful remakes ever made.

    Maybe too faithful, actually!
    A few things could have changed, since remakes were supposed to improve on all things.
    For example, the world tendency system is still a confusing mess, checkpoints are still annoying as hell, item descriptions could've been improved to give us a bigger sense of the lore and, DAMN... I really wanted that sixth pillar to be an ACTUAL level in the game. They could've given us that, right?
    Well, you can't have everything in life...

    Demon's Souls Remake is the BEST way to play a very good/very old game. Probably the best thing to spend money on, if you own a PS5. You owe it to yourself.
    It's not Miyazaki's masterpiece, by any means. Far from it. But it's a hell of a good, weird and challenging ride.    … Expand
  39. HaloFever
    Mar 18, 2023
    8
    Demons Souls for PS5 is stunning game with some fun moments and a lot of unnecessary grinding. I would love to fight my way through a medieval castle, taking down zombies and demons, and end it all with a glorious boss battle. Instead, I found myself tediously farming upgrade material for hours and hours. (Which I found more fun than tediously dying and restarting over and over again).Demons Souls for PS5 is stunning game with some fun moments and a lot of unnecessary grinding. I would love to fight my way through a medieval castle, taking down zombies and demons, and end it all with a glorious boss battle. Instead, I found myself tediously farming upgrade material for hours and hours. (Which I found more fun than tediously dying and restarting over and over again). Such a bummer. With some different mechanics, this could be a perfect game.

    Despite everything I had heard about Demon Souls, it is just another video game. The live, die, repeat mechanic is no different from Super Mario Brothers. back in the 1980s. Demon Souls is in fact a lat easier than I was led to believe because the player has complete freedom to collect upgrades and improve their survivability between attempts to progress. What bothers me is that the process of grinding for power is not much fun. My personally philosophy is that games should be fun from start to finish. Demon Souls fails at that.

    The game opens with an exquisite medieval environment and enemies. Then as the game progresses, everything becomes stranger. The monsters are cool. Like with most games, it is the humans that are the hardest to fight. Some monsters do little more than take you sword stabs and die. An enemy knight, on the other hand, will ruthlessly stab you to death. The bosses are mixed bag. All of them are interesting. They remind me a lot of the bosses in “Ninja Gaiden” on the original Xbox. I defeated the first three bosses in Demon Souls without dying. Maybe its my lifetime of playing these games and dealing with these boss mechanics and “cheesing” bosses, but hit an run works very well in Demon Souls. Some bosses are a nightmare. I have yet to defeat one called Maneater and I am not sure I ever will. (Nevermind, I beat Maneater and all the bosses. Difficult, not impossible). Then again, I never thought I would ever start playing Demon Souls, and here I am.

    The mechanics of the game are well done and it feels good to play. The shield blocks and the sword hits. What more does a player need? The circle button is used for rolling and dodging. This button combo has been seared into my muscle memory since “Ninja Gaiden” on the original Xbox. I would love if “Skyrim” played like this or if “The Witcher 3” had shields). Most enemies telegraph their attacks. For most of the game, you can feel safe knowing that a cautious approach will get you through without dying.

    This remake is a gorgeous graphical showcase. You won’t find ray traced reflections in this dark world. What makes the world alive is the detail of the environment, characters, and animations. Few launch titles are this polished and hold up this well.

    Full disclosure: I downloaded this from my PS+ Extra collection. I am not risking $70 on this game. Maybe I’ll get tired of grinding souls. Maybe I’ll delete this to make space for another PS+ game. (Never mind. I completed the game in 34 hours. I am ready for a new game experience now!)    … Expand
  40. chris4ever04
    Nov 4, 2021
    10
    It’s simply a MASTERPIECE. Best Graphics of all time! Next Gen has arrived this I extremely atmospheric and the sound design was insane play this with good headphones I use Astro A50s WOW.
  41. brocky
    Jan 18, 2022
    9
    Brilliant remaster. Graphics and environments exceptional. Its what you would expect of a pS5 game. Option for replayability is well worth it. Only reason have rated 9 and not 10 is due to first play through being to easy. Newgame plus is where the difficulty should have been first playthrough.
  42. robomartion
    Nov 13, 2021
    8
    You know what? Despite the body type A, body type B instead of male and female bull**** and black characters replacing previously non black characters for no reason other than assumedly the PC culture we have to put up with in the modern day and age, and the distinct lack of atmosphere from the original game, and the fact that a PS5 seems to be restricted for only the who's who of society,You know what? Despite the body type A, body type B instead of male and female bull**** and black characters replacing previously non black characters for no reason other than assumedly the PC culture we have to put up with in the modern day and age, and the distinct lack of atmosphere from the original game, and the fact that a PS5 seems to be restricted for only the who's who of society, not available to the lower peons, Demon's Souls graphics look absolutely fantastic and its absolutely refreshing to see a game in 2020 with graphics that actually look like they are from 2020 - so, despite it ticking everything that is wrong with the modern gaming industry today off the list, I've decided I'm not going to **** on it. One thing I will say however is why is this the one and only exclusive launch title for a $749 console. Feels suspiciously like the big first party studios aren't actually working on a lot of games these days. Still waiting on Deep Down.… Expand
  43. binholeblon
    Jan 14, 2021
    10
    FIRST time on a Souls game and I n loving It.

    This game makes me feel alive
  44. DrZomboid
    Dec 6, 2021
    9
    A beautiful remake. But I still hate Latria and Valley worlds. Carry burden is so annoying.
  45. Iceberg91
    Nov 10, 2021
    9
    il miglior gioco PS5 a mani basse grafica eccezionale gameplay tra i migliori del genere soundtrack potente buon multi co op e pvp non lunghissimo purtroppo bluepoint poteva osare un pelo di piu con la sesta arcipietra ma nel complesso e un titolo must buy
  46. EduardoMeurer
    Feb 20, 2022
    8
    Sou um grande fã da saga souls, os gráficos e os efeitos de partículas e iluminação são incríveis, o único problema é que o clima sombrio e até de terror que o original do Ps3 foi totalmente eliminado.
  47. Kazuma-Kiryu
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    One of the best remakes of all time..
    You wont be dissapointed on this masterpiece.
  48. devchaos
    Jun 24, 2021
    10
    Love this game, but not excellent performance. 60 for with not good graphics. 30 for my grandfather only. Fe
  49. wakkz
    Sep 16, 2022
    10
    I was so ready to give up on this, the frustration was unbelivable. Played through all the other souls games, but this one was special. Even uninstalled it and thought about selling it for a while. But then I gave it a new try, and o boy what a ride. So worth it. If you struggle, dont give up. It will click eventually, and it will be awsome.
  50. ahmadhz1999
    Aug 22, 2021
    8
    This is one of the best looking games that I have ever seen and you have the option to pick 60fps which is great. The gameplay is not the best but with the dual sense haptics the combat feels very real and satisfying. The music is not as good as other souls games but is good enough. The worst thing about this game is the enemy AI and this affects the difficulty a lot. Some bosses in theThis is one of the best looking games that I have ever seen and you have the option to pick 60fps which is great. The gameplay is not the best but with the dual sense haptics the combat feels very real and satisfying. The music is not as good as other souls games but is good enough. The worst thing about this game is the enemy AI and this affects the difficulty a lot. Some bosses in the game are basically braindead and that makes it too easy to beat them. If this game is your first souls game then that is not a huge problem because the game might be already hard for you. However if you have played a souls game before, the AI will make the game too easy for you and that is not good. Overall even with the AI problems I highly recommend this game to people that like challenging games or other soul-type games.… Expand
  51. Jonny5784
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Outstanding game, loved it, also loved the trophy list, it was hard ish to start but managed to get the platinum quite easily in the end as the game allows you to overpower you self with some grinding (unlike sekiro), but yeah loved it great game.
  52. Starychok
    Jan 11, 2022
    10
    A perfect example of how game remake should look like. Nice picture, so familiar, but refreshed gameplay, some of new ps5 features. Of course, some mechanics feels outdated, nevertheless - amazing game for souls fans.
  53. Nimins
    Sep 7, 2021
    10
    Legendary game. Beautiful and filled with secrets och hidden paths. Great boss battles and nice level design. Many builds and lots of replayability. People rating this game less than 10/10 need to git gud.
  54. tanonero
    Jun 4, 2023
    8
    The remake delivers an outstanding experience in terms of gameplay, visuals, and performance. However, it appears that BluePoint missed an opportunity to address certain weaknesses of the original game, which have become more apparent with the advancements in technology. For example, the enemies' AI remains clunky and unchanged, creating an odd contrast between the hyper-realistic graphicsThe remake delivers an outstanding experience in terms of gameplay, visuals, and performance. However, it appears that BluePoint missed an opportunity to address certain weaknesses of the original game, which have become more apparent with the advancements in technology. For example, the enemies' AI remains clunky and unchanged, creating an odd contrast between the hyper-realistic graphics and the subpar behaviour of the enemies. Additionally, incorporating actions that players have grown accustomed to in the later Dark Souls games, such as plunge attacks, would have enhanced the overall gameplay. While BluePoint successfully modernized the graphics, UX design, and sounds, their failure to update the AI and combat mechanics limited their potential to achieve greatness with this remake.… Expand
  55. CrossXaberS
    Aug 7, 2021
    9
    I've already played the original and this faithful remake @ $70 is worth it for the fans of the franchise.

    This is not just a simple graphic upgrade. There are numerous change and tweak that actually improve the playing experience. PROS: - Load time is almost nonexistence. It really help get you right back in the game after a frustrating death/mistake - More streamlined inventory    I've already played the original and this faithful remake @ $70 is worth it for the fans of the franchise.

    This is not just a simple graphic upgrade. There are numerous change and tweak that actually improve the playing experience.
    PROS:
    - Load time is almost nonexistence. It really help get you right back in the game after a frustrating death/mistake
    - More streamlined inventory management where you can instantly send items back to Nexus so you don't have to be upset when you have to leave the loots there on the stage. You can even forge weapon using your materials/stones/ores directly from the Nexus. It's really convenient.
    - 8 directional rolling. + 100% freedom of movement compared to the original. Can't say no to that!
    - Performance mode @ 60fps is a game changer for many ppl saying 30fps is unplayable
    - Best nextgen graphic with the art style of soulborne games. *chef kiss
    - Freaking photo mode to really appreciate that godlike graphics and add your own unique touch.
    - New trophies list that is more fair than the original (RNG BS)
    - Penetrator armor challenge adds some new contents and reasons to push through

    CONS:
    - Artistic liberty taken with some character designs actually worse than the original (fat officials)
    - Miss the opportunity to finally realize the cut content of the 6th Archstone
    - Some contents locked behind paywall of the deluxe edition and pre-order bonus

    Overall:
    9/10    … Expand
  56. XxHunterxX
    May 2, 2021
    10
    It has everything I like about Dark Souls games, combat, graphics, music and haptic feedback are 10/10
  57. Berrlett
    Jun 8, 2022
    10
    The one that started all of the souls games in a brand new outfit for a machine such as the PS5, brilliant game. I believe i've put 100+ hours and still wanted more. hope there will be more similar remakes in the future.
  58. arthasmenethil8
    Mar 18, 2022
    8
    I played the original game back in the days and I enjoyed it a lot. The difficulty (which was not super hard) caught me by surprise at the time. This remake is well done and polished and it was my very first purchase when I got my PS5 on day one. Maybe 80 € was a biiit too high but the game is indeed an amazing product. 8,5/10!
  59. WorldRedbull
    Feb 27, 2021
    8
    Demon's Souls is the first actual entry of the souls series, and this is it's remake. How is it?

    The Good: -The graphics are breathtaking. Easily the best looking game i've played in the past 5 years, it's very easy to get immersed in the levels, and notice tiny details that are really stellar. -The new animations, and haptic feedback serve the game incredibly well. They're easily the    Demon's Souls is the first actual entry of the souls series, and this is it's remake. How is it?

    The Good:
    -The graphics are breathtaking. Easily the best looking game i've played in the past 5 years, it's very easy to get immersed in the levels, and notice tiny details that are really stellar.
    -The new animations, and haptic feedback serve the game incredibly well. They're easily the most refined in the souls series and with new facial animations it's set a new standard(At least in my opinion) for facial animations in Soulsborne games.
    -The standard PVE gameplay is amazing, going through each archstone world is a blast, and each area feels distinct and has a unique style to them. Combat itself is really good, it's your standard Souls game, tried and true with magic, dark magic, pyromancies(they're just lumped into magic but it counts), Faith, Strength, Dex. Your typical souls affair.
    -The story still holds up, it has its great moments like the final boss of the Valley of Defilement, the bridge to the Tower Knight, or many of the NPC's questlines.
    -A lot of quality of life improvements, World Tendency is easier to figure out, sending items to storage without having to go back to the nexus, reduced loading screens(they're like 5 seconds long at most).
    -Photo mode is pretty cool.
    -PVP can be really fun, A lot of weapons can be great in combat, but PVP does have its flaws.
    -Fractured mode is a fun mirror image of the game and can throw you for a loop if you're not careful.

    The Bad:
    -The weapon upgrading system is terrible. Some materials require literal grinding, others are incredibly expensive, and some almost don't show up at all. Getting your weapon maxed out is a pain, and you will want to jump off a cliff.
    -The PVP can be full of min maxing goons that are the most anti-fun people you will ever meet. There's no magic requirement for spells, so you can meet a level 4 mage that has a high level spell that one shots you, or heaven forbid someone brings the Dragon Bone Smasher early on against you.
    -Some of the bosses are pretty mediocre or just plain bad. Dragon God is terrible, the adjudicator is still really easy, and the dirty colossus boss is....a thing.
    -The hitboxes of certain objects or weapons can be incredibly janky. The boulders of Stonefang Valley are a good example.

    Overall despite these flaws, Demon's Souls Remake is still the classic game from 2009. It was a helluva good time, and is one of my top SoulsBorne games. I prefer Dark Souls 1 honestly myself(Second Favorite), but Demon's Souls definitely would be third.    … Expand
  60. BoyEx7490et
    May 27, 2021
    10
    Great remastered remake of Demon's Souls Amazing Action Role Playing Game remade from PS3 to PS5. ^(^_^)^ :)
  61. boris_out
    Aug 6, 2021
    9
    Лучший эксклюзив PS5 на данный момент! Графика, звуки, проработанность окружения — настоящий некстген
  62. ching00kit
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    The remake is ok especially on the graphics
    Honestly it is a game of nostalgia back to the time how souls series were started.
    Highly recommended for those for did not play the original before.
  63. lewis1992
    Dec 9, 2020
    10
    An amazing, faithful remaster of the original and the BEST Souls game. Best PS5 title by far.
  64. KasaethaN
    Mar 1, 2021
    10
    This game is just awesome, addictive, beautiful. I absolutely love it. Highly recommend it to anyone.
  65. Meh123456
    May 3, 2021
    10
    Demon's Souls was a really fun game to play, Bluepoint did an amazing job with this remake the game looks so good and in 60fps it feels great too.

    I enjoyed all the boss fights, especially flamelurker it felt so good to beat that mf after like 8 attempts....
  66. Crapcrap
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    L o v e i t !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  67. Veiled
    Jan 29, 2021
    8
    El original es un juegazo que me he pasado 5 veces. Este ni idea pero vengo a darle un 8 por algún review bombing que he visto. Sin mas.
  68. Ripsnorta
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Still the best game on ps5. (2023)
    If you love dark souls play this classic.
  69. kevouly
    Dec 28, 2021
    8
    + the best remake of all time
    + At this time the most beautifull ps5 game
    + Atmosphere
    + 60fps
    + Gameplay
    + Not so hard
  70. Marbert1014
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    Difficult yet rewarding game. The more demons I slay the more I want to play. Great experience.
  71. LordOMO
    Jan 17, 2022
    9
    Calling Demon's Souls a prototype to Dark Souls 1 would not be doing the game justice but is lowkey true. The core Souls gameplay and atmosphere is already there and works shockingly well for being the first entry in such an influential series. The massively upgraded visuals and some minor QoL improvements only add to the excitement of playing Demon's Souls. It definitely still holds up.Calling Demon's Souls a prototype to Dark Souls 1 would not be doing the game justice but is lowkey true. The core Souls gameplay and atmosphere is already there and works shockingly well for being the first entry in such an influential series. The massively upgraded visuals and some minor QoL improvements only add to the excitement of playing Demon's Souls. It definitely still holds up.

    However, a few elements of later Souls games aren't fully there yet.
    - different areas are accesed through a level select in the hub world rather than being intertwined in one big world.
    - The estus flask is missing in favor of more traditional healing items which might force struggling players to grind for healing whereas skilled players can carry absurd amounts of healing
    -There is also a quite devilish gameplay system called world tendency and character tendency which is poorly explained and makes the game even harder if you die in human form
    - levels are actually on the harder side due to a lack of bonfires

    Conclusion: a lot of stuff from Demon's Souls might not be completely new to someone who played Dark Souls. That doesn't take away from the quality of the game though. Especially now that it is playable at 60fps with next gen visuals. Will a new player enjoy the game? I think it is as good an entry point as pretty much any Souls game. All of them have the same entry to barrier in that they can be quite obscure and the risk-reward aspect of the game not immediatly clicking if initially all you do is die repeatedly without being able to celebrate any successess inbetween.    … Expand
  72. bear00766
    Feb 6, 2021
    10
    Demon's Souls remake is jaw dropping and more than lives up to the hype. The attention to detail in this game is mind blowing for a launch
  73. franktze
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    This one is the best in the soul series. The enemies are much more creative (not always in a form like human, a head with two arms and legs). This remake makes my memories all come back, with enhanced images and 4K on my big tv screen. Thanks for bringing this wonderful game to life.
  74. Imperadorzcv
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    Gostei bastante do jogo, a série souls nunca engana, muito lindo graficamente e na jogabilidade 60fps. Tiro dois pontos pela falta de dificuldade comparando com outros souls e também porque não me prendeu como por exemplo Bloodborne.
  75. Agraa
    Jan 27, 2021
    9
    O jogo é lindo e segue exatamente o mesmo molde da obra original, para alguns isso é motivo de glória para outros é uma chance desperdiçada de fazer diferente e promover alterações que se fazem necessárias para a época. Arriscaram pouco e trabalharam totalmente na nostalgia, oque não é ruim pois o original é excelente, mas aqui perdem a oportunidade de modernizar um pouco mais o jogo.O jogo é lindo e segue exatamente o mesmo molde da obra original, para alguns isso é motivo de glória para outros é uma chance desperdiçada de fazer diferente e promover alterações que se fazem necessárias para a época. Arriscaram pouco e trabalharam totalmente na nostalgia, oque não é ruim pois o original é excelente, mas aqui perdem a oportunidade de modernizar um pouco mais o jogo.

    No geral é um jogo muito competente e quem já conhece a franquia estará muito bem servido, aos novatos tenham calma nessa jornada, sejam persistentes pois Demon's Souls é implacável.    … Expand
  76. kevlarkev
    Apr 30, 2021
    8
    An amazing remake. Though it shows in core gameplay and world design that this was the first of the souls series as there are many quality of life changes FromSoft made in the titles after this one. Even so, the game looks,plays and runs beautifully and anyone who enjoyed a soulslike game should find this great.
  77. Waskonia
    Jan 10, 2021
    10
    Pedazo de remake.El mejor al que haya jugado,súper entretenido y se ve espectacular
  78. xWitcherx
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    No entiendo muy bien el por qué tiene tan poca nota este Demon Soul cuando es un juego de 10, es verdad que en muchas ocasiones lo e odiado pero la satisfacción que te da cuando consigues pasar los Boses es tremenda. Creo que todos alguna vez en nuestra vida tenemos que probar algún juego de este estilo, y creo que este Demon Soul es prefecto para iniciarte en el mundo Soul
  79. ichimitch
    Mar 26, 2023
    10
    THAT is how you do a remake! Very faithful to the original. Are you taking notes, Squeenix?
  80. Rezoman
    Feb 10, 2021
    9
    Fantastic remaster! Honestly I was happy to know that a different studio would be working on it since the dark souls remaster was literally just a frame rate boost. People who are saying that the dark atmosphere is gone are just a bunch of babies who are hating on the game cause it still has a dark atmosphere.
  81. BrightAbyss
    Dec 30, 2020
    9
    Demon's Souls is a great game, but it isn't for everybody. Like all From Software products, the game is challenging. Players could spend many hours on just one boss and that can be very frustrating to some. Despite this, I can promise you that when you do eventually beat the boss, it will be extremely rewarding. If you are more of a casual gamer not looking for a challenge, then this mayDemon's Souls is a great game, but it isn't for everybody. Like all From Software products, the game is challenging. Players could spend many hours on just one boss and that can be very frustrating to some. Despite this, I can promise you that when you do eventually beat the boss, it will be extremely rewarding. If you are more of a casual gamer not looking for a challenge, then this may be a game to pass on. If you are a competitive gamer who has never played the original, then you will absolutely love this game. Now if you have played the original or are a From Software game veteran, the gameplay is almost identical to the original. This means that yes the AI isn't the smartest, your character doesn't move like a more modern game, and places to reset the world are much farther apart. This is the main reason why there are a few people that gave this game a low score on this site. The company stayed true to the original game, only making it look and run better, and that's all I wanted in it. That's why I enjoyed it so much, but some people will disagree. At the end of the day, it's a great game that I would recommend to anyone looking for a challenging, gorgeous, and satisfying PS5 game.… Expand
  82. parsatommyy
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Incredible game bluepoint is master of remake. Demon souls it's a next gen game
  83. nnevill
    Feb 1, 2022
    9
    Playing Demon's Souls first time after all other soulslike games is like watching old Star Wars movies after new ones. It's quite good but not that awesome as it could be if I had played it before.

    Of course graphics on PS5 is great. Elden Ring developers envy that they can't reach that level of graphics. Also it's great that there are no issues with hitboxes like in other FromSoftware    Playing Demon's Souls first time after all other soulslike games is like watching old Star Wars movies after new ones. It's quite good but not that awesome as it could be if I had played it before.

    Of course graphics on PS5 is great. Elden Ring developers envy that they can't reach that level of graphics. Also it's great that there are no issues with hitboxes like in other FromSoftware games. Probably because it's because the game was remade by Bluepoint.

    Lore is also not that great as in BloodBorne or even Dark Souls. But from other point it's good to know how it all have been started. It's quite obvious that some bosses with minor changes have been migrated to DS/BB.

    And one more thing - Demon's Souls is great for newbies - it's really easier than other soulslike. The main point - go to 4-1 and 4-2 zones as early as possible and you'll be safe and sound :)    … Expand
  84. knur
    Oct 12, 2022
    8
    I don't get why some people say that it doesn't live up to the original. It's basically the same game but with a modern feel. A must-play for soulslike fans, however, it's defiantly the worst of Miyzakai's soulslike creations. But it's kinda expected since this was his first take on the formula. It's still a joy to play, but not so much to go with several NG+, at least for me and I wentI don't get why some people say that it doesn't live up to the original. It's basically the same game but with a modern feel. A must-play for soulslike fans, however, it's defiantly the worst of Miyzakai's soulslike creations. But it's kinda expected since this was his first take on the formula. It's still a joy to play, but not so much to go with several NG+, at least for me and I went through all of the souls game at least thrice.… Expand
  85. Bakoluk
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    Graphics 10/10
    Playability 9/10
    Entertainment 9/10
    DualSense: 7/10
    Overall 9/10
  86. Ddaygiugno1944
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    merita il voto top essendo una esclusiva ps come è per il 97% delle esclusive ps, spero che bluepint venga acquisita da sony e quindi entri a far parte della stupenda famiglia dei playstation studio
  87. fabiola1
    Jun 13, 2021
    8
    sin duda el mejor juego de ps5 a la fecha, lo termine hace pocas semanas y me ha durado bastante, en gran parte porque no soy tan habil pero cada vez que avanzama me sentia tan satisfecha. yo pienso que los modos de dificultad en estos juegos no van, lo mejor es jugarlos con la dificultad a la que fueron diseñados. los graficos son totalmente impresionantes!
  88. Gyns23
    Dec 27, 2020
    9
    Best PS5 starting game up to date. It shows the power of the next-gen console.
  89. Krachsus
    Feb 16, 2021
    9
    Amazing game.. Mindblowing graphics and boss fights. Just one contra.. It aint that hard souls game.
  90. shaggx83
    Aug 15, 2023
    8
    Will add more comments later but I can't believe I finished it. Maybe it's one of the easier FromSoftware games.
  91. Cosca
    Jan 21, 2021
    10
    A very good remake, which honors the original, while adding a few little improvements and cool secrets here and there.
  92. iMustang
    Jun 7, 2021
    9
    I loved this game much more than I ever thought I would have, in no short part from how beautiful the PS5 remake was to experience with stunning visuals, fantastic music, and a fantastic experience with the dualsense controller. Yes it was brutal, yes I died a lot, but I became inspired to do better with each failure I had which made my victories all the sweeter. Maybe it's because I wasI loved this game much more than I ever thought I would have, in no short part from how beautiful the PS5 remake was to experience with stunning visuals, fantastic music, and a fantastic experience with the dualsense controller. Yes it was brutal, yes I died a lot, but I became inspired to do better with each failure I had which made my victories all the sweeter. Maybe it's because I was conditioned by the initial difficulty and the lack of checkpoints, but I always seemed to feel rewarded when the game would give me something to make things easier or I found a way to get more souls. That feeling of trial and error, risk and reward, and frustration to triumph made the game unique and fun to play, almost like a hard mode for Legend of Zelda. I do wish the story was a little more transparent, and I do still want to watch a deep dive video to the lore to appreciate it more, but I wish it could have been experienced to a higher degree in game. Still, that's a very minor complaint as the story is fairly straightforward to begin with. I always thought these sorts of games could never be for me, but I definitely found something special in Demon's Souls, and I may just have to hunt for the Platinum in this little gem.… Expand
  93. Stoys
    Feb 3, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game looks soo good. and it plays really well.
    even though blueprint has done an over the top job making this game feel like a new game,
    there are still some old mechanics that makes me dislike the game.
    like the "punishment" for helping others in a world.
    there is no replay value other then the trophies and platinum.
    and the pvp is broken IMO. hit boxes and stuff is soo wierd.
    But i overall loved the game.
    and i would recommend it too every ps5 owner as this is a really good ekslusive game!
    i wish future soulsborne games are gonna look like this or hopefully better!    … Expand
  94. zyphir77
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    I never played the original but this game is gorgeous. The development team did a tremendous job with the graphics and the movement feels fluid and great. I wasn't a huge fan of having to stock up on the grasses for heals but the same problem persisted in Bloodborne when you ran out of the vials. It ends up being a minor inconvenience. All things considered this game was really well doneI never played the original but this game is gorgeous. The development team did a tremendous job with the graphics and the movement feels fluid and great. I wasn't a huge fan of having to stock up on the grasses for heals but the same problem persisted in Bloodborne when you ran out of the vials. It ends up being a minor inconvenience. All things considered this game was really well done and is a must play for souls fans.… Expand
  95. ZXSth
    Jun 24, 2021
    8
    As the first real new Souls game in quite some time, and with many among the fans of the series waiting with bated breath for Elden Ring, Demon's Souls has great potential to quench the thirst of any veteran of the series. At the same time, this game felt, to me, more like an appetizer than a fully realized game - I was truly invested, and I was craving something more by the end.

    I    As the first real new Souls game in quite some time, and with many among the fans of the series waiting with bated breath for Elden Ring, Demon's Souls has great potential to quench the thirst of any veteran of the series. At the same time, this game felt, to me, more like an appetizer than a fully realized game - I was truly invested, and I was craving something more by the end.

    I cannot speak from the perspective of someone who is experiencing the remake as their second visit to Boletaria - I come into this as a veteran of the 3 main Souls games, and as someone who (I am ashamed to admit) gave up on Bloodborne. As such, the stand-out features of this game, for me, were: Its absolutely gorgeous graphics; its smooth performance and nearly inexistent load times; and its loyalty to the trademarks of the games that game after (or before, depending on your perspective) it.

    What leaves me slightly irked is that Demon's Souls definitely feels like a predecessor, and some of its mechanics really shows the game's age when compared to the complexity of games that came after it, especially Dark Souls 2 and 3. For someone like myself, who came into the game fresh, it felt like more Souls, and that was phenomenal. But even with that fact in mind, I still found the game to have the least replay value of any game in the series, and I could only muster one playthrough of New Game Plus (which, for what it's worth, was easily the toughest NG+ experience I've ever had in any Souls game ever). My many, many playthroughs of Dark Souls 2 and 3, and even my 3 to 4 of Dark Souls speak to two things: That the Souls formula is starting to show its age; and that Demon's Souls probably needed to be a bit more than an extremely (perhaps even problematically) faithful remake with a fresh coat of beautiful paint.

    Demon's Souls is a great game - it's also a fantastic introduction to the series, and a wonderful way for those who didn't play the original to immerse themselves in the game that kickstarted a gaming legacy. But for those who have played the original, I'm not sure there is enough here to substantiate more than a single playthrough, if even that. For what my experience is worth, however, I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Demon's Souls, even if it didn't last quite as long as I had hoped it would.    … Expand
  96. giannis2001
    Mar 8, 2021
    8
    The most beautiful game on PS5. Demon's Souls is an amazing game overall but it falls a bit flat compared to the rest of the series by my opinion.

    Visually and technically speaking, I have no words. The game runs very smooth with absolutely zero frame rate drops and stunning graphics. Gameplay-wise, it's pretty much like Dark Souls. However, the bosses are stupidly easy for the series,    The most beautiful game on PS5. Demon's Souls is an amazing game overall but it falls a bit flat compared to the rest of the series by my opinion.

    Visually and technically speaking, I have no words. The game runs very smooth with absolutely zero frame rate drops and stunning graphics. Gameplay-wise, it's pretty much like Dark Souls. However, the bosses are stupidly easy for the series, trying at most 2 times to defeat. Also, the level design is kind of blunt and it can be extremely frustrating sometimes.

    Those compared to the rest of the series of course. In general, it's a must play.    … Expand
  97. Hubliterate
    Nov 23, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece! I'm a huge Souls/Borne fan and I never had the chance to play Demon's souls on ps3. This remaster blew me away. Buy this asap, you won't be disappointed.
  98. jHowson
    Jan 2, 2021
    10
    Easily the greatest remake of the generation, topping even the acclaimed RE2 Remake and SotC. It masterfully balances between the old and the new. The improvements in the controls, UI and overall aesthetics are fantastic. And the overall implementation of PS5 features is pretty good too.
  99. MatheosBeretaH
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    REMAKE IS NOT A REMASTER, YOU DUMB ANIMALS. The game was made from ZERO, and is BEAUTIFUL, FLUID, with a jaw-dropping ambiance. All this without losing the Demon's Souls essence.
  100. Kolorado428
    Jan 5, 2021
    10
    Круто зроблено все графіка гейплей та монстри а боси це вогонь тяжко но новачкам рокомендую
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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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