Demon's Souls

 PlayStation 5
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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3618 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 555 out of 3618
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  1. Frankdnb
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Amazing remake, it’s a slow game but that’s how it’s suppose to be. Difficult but rewarding all at the same time, give yourself to play this amazing game.
  2. andreslop4
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Este juego es simplemente ESPECTACULAR! El apartado técnico, gráfico, sonoro es una delicia para todos los amantes de los Souls.
  3. Bossman23
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Incredible remake of a beloved game. Looks amazing and plays just like the original
  4. Abovewater
    Nov 13, 2020
    9
    Among a sea of fanboys on both sides, this review is the safe haven you are looking for. So hello my friend, stay awhile and listen.

    Scrolling through the abyss of reviews on here, my eyes were being assaulted by demons. I looked to the left and see "SoNy SuCks, 0 out of 10" I then looked to my right and saw "SoNy iS ThE BeSt 10 out of 10". It was at this moment I realized I must    Among a sea of fanboys on both sides, this review is the safe haven you are looking for. So hello my friend, stay awhile and listen.

    Scrolling through the abyss of reviews on here, my eyes were being assaulted by demons. I looked to the left and see "SoNy SuCks, 0 out of 10" I then looked to my right and saw "SoNy iS ThE BeSt 10 out of 10". It was at this moment I realized I must undertake a quest and purge the Metacritic of these Demons.

    I see the Old one, the greatest demon of all, his fog has now reached the gates of our real world and is affecting poor souls in this world. Remember, a hunter is a hunter, even in a dream.

    Let us purge the dross away and begin with The Good.

    Visuals. Demon's Souls for PS5 is an absolute visual feast. The attention to detail is simply breathtaking. Every brick has character and life in it. The fire affects are the most realistic fire effects I have ever seen in a game. The actual character models look like real people and not horrid creatures. One example of great detail is dragon fire breath hitting a wall and starting a banner on fire, and you can watch the banner slowly burning away on the wall until it disappears. And that's just in the background, it wasn't pointed out to the player specifically by the game. It is something a lot of people could miss, but they put that kind of detail and effort into it anyway. The environments look stunning and make you believe this place really exists and truly pulls you into the world.

    The sounds, especially the 3d audio are just as good, if not better than the visuals. The sound effects are absolutely amazing. You can hear the bone crunching on deep hits such as backstabs and ripostes. The audio sounds very crisp and clean. Audio really hasn't sounded next gen until now, just a layer of depth that brings everything to life.

    The controls. The haptic feedback and rumble are great features. Every hit you can feel. But it's the depth of it that is amazing. Hitting a wall with your sword feels a lot more different than hitting metal armor, which again feels different from hitting flesh. You can even feel it when you are running on sand, the controller rumble gives a subtle feeling of running on sand (hard to believe and describe but its there). When enemies are about to throw fire at you, you can feel the rumbling of fire permeating through the controller. Actual controls are very responsive and intuitive as well.

    Performance. Playing this game in performance mode is silky smooth. This game runs at a locked 60 fps, with only very tiny occasional drops to the framerate which rarely ever happen and aren't very noticeable. This game feels like playing butter, if butter was a game in which one could experience. But very smooth gameplay and responsive gameplay.

    Okay now on to the bad. There are a couple things in which I want to address. I personally do not like how some of the menus, text and hud look. It's a personal opinion but I feel it is very generic and doesn't have much "soul". It especially stands out cause the rest of the game looks phenomenal. Some of the voice acting is a little bland. Especially compared to the original. Even when some of the original people were brought back to voice act, some of the iconic lines don't have the same feeling to them anymore. The other thing I want to address is having exclusive content locked behind buying a pre-ordered deluxe addition. One of the weapons especially received is extremely OP with almost no stat requirements and does a lot of damage and has crazy reach. I feel this is wrong to do to players and consumers.

    Other than those things, this game is truly an amazing game. Whether you are new to souls games, a veteran of souls but new to Demon's Souls, or an OG Demon's Souls player, this game is truly an amazing game and worth playing. If you are new to Souls, this game will be a challenge, just a warning. So that's it, I know this review is longer than 2 sentences like 95% of the reviews here. But if you are reading this, it means you have a brain and are choosing to read something a little different. Thank you for reading.

    Remember that you have a heart of gold, don't let them take it from you. Praise the Sun and Umbassa.    … Expand
  5. onlygamer
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Great game, one of the best remakes ever, the graphics, the animation, the sound, all is perfect
  6. Kumasimc
    Nov 13, 2020
    9
    Once again I must point out that people posting Zero for their score have no business here. If you don’t like a game that’s fine, but a Zero just shows you’re a troll that no one can take seriously.

    Regardless, onward. Remaking a classic like Demon’s Souls is not an easy task. What do you change? What do you keep? Are there things that might not be great that are still essential to the    Once again I must point out that people posting Zero for their score have no business here. If you don’t like a game that’s fine, but a Zero just shows you’re a troll that no one can take seriously.

    Regardless, onward. Remaking a classic like Demon’s Souls is not an easy task. What do you change? What do you keep? Are there things that might not be great that are still essential to the experience? The devs have once again shown that they know how to modernize a classic while staying utterly faithful to its core. Much like Shadow of the Colossus, this will never replace the original, and I don’t think it aims to. One can easily still play the first, assuming you have a ps3. But not only is this an audiovisual treat for returning players, but a more streamlined entry point for newcomers. It’s still difficult, it’s still obtuse, it still has one of the most needlessly complex weapon upgrade systems ever, but it’s also the point where From took all of their knowledge from King’s Field and Shadow Tower and transmogrified it into what would become its own genre. Were it a brand new game, it would still be praised, as a remake it also deserves praise. It’s also going to be many people’s first time playing Demon’s Souls while the game is fresh and nobody has hacked it and duped their life away. The best time to experience the asynchronous multiplayer genius of Souls games, to me, is always towards the beginning, where we’re all in this together. So come, join, have fun, die a lot, call upon a stranger, leave a funny message, enjoy this masterpiece that went from swept under the rug PS3 game to Most Hyped Launch game for PS5 and see why it deserved a remake from Bluepoint in the first place.    … Expand
  7. biggame
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    I don't even know what to say... this game is amazing and the people who gave it a 0 are some salty people who don't have ps5 probably and I really feel bad for those that give the game a 0 without playing and I think this is a mental issue that they have. If you want my opinion I think that this game is amazing and you should definitely play it.
  8. DragonFighterMK
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Demon's Souls is a work of art! Bluepoint once again proved to be worthy of working on Remakes!
  9. Hanzooo
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece, the game manages to bring the essence of the original 2009 Demons Souls and manages to do it with mastery, you can feel the same feelings that you would feel playing the original Demons Souls, stunning graphics, but with some texture errors occurring sometimes, that do not affect gameplay much, but it is a mistake and has to be said, the combat is insane, perfect! you feelA masterpiece, the game manages to bring the essence of the original 2009 Demons Souls and manages to do it with mastery, you can feel the same feelings that you would feel playing the original Demons Souls, stunning graphics, but with some texture errors occurring sometimes, that do not affect gameplay much, but it is a mistake and has to be said, the combat is insane, perfect! you feel like you’re really playing a souls-like game, incredible story and very well portrayed, with some additions but staying the same, for me, it’s the best remake and one of the best games of 2020… Expand
  10. EfrainGH
    Nov 13, 2020
    9
    Captures the essence of the original game perfectly. As always Bluepoint doing a wonderful job.
  11. Clamper
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Whoa they really did a great job with this remake they finally got read of that yellow filter that looked like p1ss the art is much better now!
  12. Ballisticz
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    This game is the start of true next gen, it looks absolutely stunning. Like a piece of artwork. Massive upgrade on the original, amazing souls gameplay. This will go down probably as the best launch title ever. Congrats to bluepoint
  13. Mo3tez
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Amazing remake grafically, nostalgie and yeah i remember how challenging this one was.
  14. lapara
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Perfect remake!! This game is one of the best remakes of demons souls. The graphics are very good.
  15. Mekdrek1
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    One of the best games of 2020. Re-imagining of this cult classic was extremely well done.
  16. Jps71
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    All I can say wow! Stunning looking game. No matter how many times I die. I just keep going.back. Bluepoint king of remakes. Ignore the trollers giving 0 so sad!!!
  17. RomCa_99
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Que mejor manera de volver a boletaria!!! Con gráficos verdaderos next gen y a 60 fps, una verdadera delicia el modo rendimiento y mejor aun el modo resolución
  18. Squashan
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    This gives me a reason to finally play fromsofts first game and it is an absolute masterpiece :)
  19. javiteam24
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Sony best launch game ever,it plays amazing, and feels like a really next gen game
  20. FrostbiteSlash
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Best remake to date!
    Bluepoint Games are the masters of remasters/remakes.
    Sony needs to acquire this studio ASAP! The talent this studio has would go hand and hand exceptionally with SIE WWS!
  21. 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
  22. R1ck8r00ke
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Incredible gameplay with stunning visuals - a truly awesome launch title for the PS5! If this is how PlayStation begins this generation we are in for some mind blowing games in the future.
  23. ando3000
    Nov 13, 2020
    0
    £70 is a total rip off. Greedy Sony trying to rob their early adopters. Rubbish. Don't waste your money.
  24. Tasman1andevil
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    I think Demon Souls best game , highly recommended it to everyone . Blue point studio is the best game developers. This game is so amazing a dont have words, just play guys.
  25. Chanunnaki
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Amazing remake. Everything I could have asked for an more. It being the best launch game of any console in PlayStation history is just the cherry on top. I am in love with this game.
  26. OldSilentHill
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    A spectacular game with high standard graphics. The level of detail is oustanding. What a way to start the generation.
  27. Lyanmatta12
    Nov 13, 2020
    9
    Ya termine el juego y me parece bastante realista a cuanto a su juego original y bastante leal hay algunos jefes que se sienten distinto a lo que eran en su anterior entrega
  28. knightarturo
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bluepoint has done a great job making the first souls game shine, including tasteful use of the new PS5 features such as haptic feedback. You'll be convinced in world 3-2 when you can feel the giant brain creature pulsating through haptics as you get close. Many more instances where just the right amount of feedback is given. Hope to see more of this kind of use and less of what we got in Astro's Playroom. Overall it's the most incredible remake of a game many already loved. Um, Bloodborne next, please?… Expand
  29. Triloszn
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Okay first off this game is so good. The graphics are amazing. I really didn’t except the character models to look so good but they did a really good job. The gameplay is paced out nicely and leaves you wondering what’s around the next corner, it’s fairly challenging, most people will probably struggle with this. The bosses in this game compared to ps3 demon souls look so freaking cool,Okay first off this game is so good. The graphics are amazing. I really didn’t except the character models to look so good but they did a really good job. The gameplay is paced out nicely and leaves you wondering what’s around the next corner, it’s fairly challenging, most people will probably struggle with this. The bosses in this game compared to ps3 demon souls look so freaking cool, felt like I was actually fighting them. I highly recommend picking up this game with your ps5. … Expand
  30. lgqr17
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Extremadamente bello y le hace honor al original hasta lo supera, simplemente una obra maestra para empezar la generacion
  31. Caliheat
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    I am a huge fan of the original game and I am blown away by this remake. There’s a few very minor changes I don’t agree with, but overall it’s a very faithful reimagining of the original game. All the mechanics are spot on accurate, which is important because combat is the most important aspect of a Souls title. The visuals of course, are stellar, one of the most gorgeous games I’ve everI am a huge fan of the original game and I am blown away by this remake. There’s a few very minor changes I don’t agree with, but overall it’s a very faithful reimagining of the original game. All the mechanics are spot on accurate, which is important because combat is the most important aspect of a Souls title. The visuals of course, are stellar, one of the most gorgeous games I’ve ever seen. I can think of no better way to usher in the PS5 era than with this updated classic.… Expand
  32. Black-Templar
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    To the contrary of Godfalls... Demon's Souls is worth every single Penny!!
  33. old_boy
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    its more than what i imagined. well im fan of miazaki games and i loved it bluepoint did great job there. it wont let you down i promise.
  34. Faddi2017
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Absolutely breathtaking visuals and buttery smooth gameplay. Its a different take on souls games that they can look graphically beautiful. Demon's souls gameplay does not feel outdated almost follows Fromsoftware's code
  35. djsponge10
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    To those rating this a zero. No game in the world deserves a zero, unless there is no game to play. But anyways hey what’s up souls veteran coming in my first souls game was this bad boy back in 2009. And it wasn’t even my favorite I rank the series bloodborne DS3 DS2 Sekiro DS1 Demons souls. But this remake is just the greatest thing to happen for this game the old game of course was veryTo those rating this a zero. No game in the world deserves a zero, unless there is no game to play. But anyways hey what’s up souls veteran coming in my first souls game was this bad boy back in 2009. And it wasn’t even my favorite I rank the series bloodborne DS3 DS2 Sekiro DS1 Demons souls. But this remake is just the greatest thing to happen for this game the old game of course was very unstable and frustrating because of hardware limitations instead of being hard which is what should make a game hard. This fixes that and is still very challenging especially for someone who has beaten all of the souls games. I like to help people in bloodborne but now I feel I wanna do that with this one. Demons souls is now legit maybe my favorite souls game because of how great this remake s this is the greatest remake to ever be made. This deserves a 10/10 and for those losers voting this 0 because they think there are bots or are just jealous xbots STAY MAD kinda sucks for you that your exclusives like the falconers are a 69 and the break one is what a 54? Jealous little boys demons souls RULES… Expand
  36. Shaleb
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Bravo Bluepoint! Taken a masterpiece and made it better in every way "which is very difficult to do". Play this game!!!
  37. OPG609
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    A truly one of a kind experience rebuilt from the ground up in a remarkable way. PS5 has started with a bang!
  38. DaemonXHUN
    Nov 13, 2020
    8
    [A realistic review - A faithful remake, but a missed opportunity]

    Aside from the obvious graphical overhaul and some minor tweaks and additions (e.g. the enhanced character creator and the respec system), this remake is essentially identical to the 2009 original mechanics and content-wise. Therefore it's quite mind-boggling how it can have a higher critical score then the version that    [A realistic review - A faithful remake, but a missed opportunity]

    Aside from the obvious graphical overhaul and some minor tweaks and additions (e.g. the enhanced character creator and the respec system), this remake is essentially identical to the 2009 original mechanics and content-wise. Therefore it's quite mind-boggling how it can have a higher critical score then the version that came 11 years prior to it.

    Demon's Souls is still a competent and quite enjoyable game, it's basically a rough blueprint / prototype for the other SoulsBorne games that followed it and it actually does some things better than the subsequent titles, like the boss fights that are actually unique and each have an interesting mechanics or idea tied to them and not all boss fights boil down to "roll away from attacks than hit".

    But it also shows its glaring problems and strange design choices with its age, especially in this more modern form. The Grass-based healing system is bad. It can either make the game needlessly easy to the point of zero challenge, or needlessly grindy - it should have been replaced with a system similar that is in the newer games (e.g. the Estus Flasks from Dark Souls).

    The World Tendency system should have also gotten a significant overhaul or even rework, because it simply doesn't offer enough choices and opportunities for the players' to reliably change Tendency levels (especially if they play offline) and because of that, they can miss out on a significant amount of content, especially if they are new, unexperienced players who are unfamiliar with this system.

    The high importance of the Luck stat here compared to its relatively minor importance in other SoulsBorne and Soulslike titles is also very problematic, especially because the game quite simply doesn't have enough content (areas, enemies etc.) in order to justify the existence of a stat like this and/or this stat to be able to work like it's intended. There are a lot of specific materials that can't be found through regular play and exploration so if you want to go for a certain build, chances are high you'll have to invest a significant amount of time to farm them instead of actually steadily progressing through the game.

    The last major problem with the game is that a significant amount of the areas simply aren't particularly interesting or fun. Of course, nearly all (if not all) Souls titles have problems with some of their areas (like Blighttown and Demon Ruins in Dark Souls, or Forbidden Woods and Nightmare of Mensis in Bloodborne), but Demon's Souls is full of underdeveloped, way too narrow and repetitive, or simply uninterestingly designed areas like these.

    I'd still recommend the game though. It's a Souls-like so you know what you'll get. Tight controls, possibly challenging gameplay, cryptic storytelling and worldbuilding, rewarding exploration etc. And as a remake, this game is basically perfect. I just wish that the developers at Bluepoint Games would have done more with it. I wish they would have fixed the game's main problems and perhaps create a new area for the 6th archstone.

    To me, this game is a solid 7 out of 10, because I have played this before multiple times and I do not consider the remake as a huge improvement, but for new players, I can see how it can be a better experience, hence why my final rating is an 8 out of 10.    … Expand
  39. naif12
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Þ000000000000000000000000jgggghjsjwjejwjjwjwjejwjejjejwjejwjjennn4nnn81iiqiqiqi1i1i1… Expand
  40. Aimenovic
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    One of The best games Bluepoint games really is from the best studios I hope sony and playstation buy this studio and keep him with playstation studios
  41. Jaykeybee
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Best looking console release of all time. The only reason I got a PS5 at launch.
  42. Othm2n
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first game in a truly new generation. An amazing Remake! Bluepoint did a great job again. Highly recommended... Only PlayStation.… Expand
  43. Shadowfoxx
    Nov 13, 2020
    9
    Stays true to the already great original, with updated visuals and better frame rates.
  44. DamnLalo_
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Literally the best game yet. There’s some Xbox fanboys really trying to bring this down. Very worth it game.
  45. drksoulsforever
    Nov 13, 2020
    1
    I'm so done with these endless remakes already, but the way they are marketing this is just awful. They took classic souls entry and painted it over, added hd textures, 60fps and now that's what console launch titles are going to be?? Not recommending this.
  46. maurofegu
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Es un juego muy bueno el remake lo puso en otro nivel triste ver que las personas le ponen una puntuación baja sin jugarlo.
  47. Memo_
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Best remake I ever I can’t believe that a soul game can be that beautiful hard game of the year without second thought thank you bluepoint for this masterpiece
  48. Gemesi92
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    This is a must have for everyone, the graphic is amazing, this is the real next gen.
  49. firefades
    Nov 13, 2020
    3
    Overall very "whatever" remake. Ironically it feels like there's absolutely no SOUL in this game that's supposed to be part of SOULS SERIES. I would say wait for sale, but i would rather more recommend original.
  50. ArseBiscuits
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Bloody superb stuff. Utterly compelling launch game. So much love and care has gone into this at every turn.
  51. Timuriano
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Ремейк не устаревшей классики всегда актуален. Оригинал на третей плойке начал новый жанр в игровой индустрии, а теперь нам выкатывают идеальный soul like айпи, в который не стыдно играть на старте, в отличие от бокса( где нет игр на старте)Ремейк не устаревшей классики всегда актуален. Оригинал на третей плойке начал новый жанр в игровой индустрии, а теперь нам выкатывают идеальный soul like айпи, в который не стыдно играть на старте, в отличие от бокса( где нет игр на старте)
  52. XezonN
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    What an absolute beast of a remake. Lets be honest, nitpicking idiots are just jealous xbots and pcmr losers.
  53. GamingSanity
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Bluepoint really knocked it out of the park with this one stunning visuals smooth framerates and some tweaks to make it feel like a modern game all while staying true to the original game i'm really enjoying it
    I think it's time for sony to let them make something other than a remake because the talent is there.
  54. geez99
    Nov 13, 2020
    2
    I would recommend original so much more than this "remake". They took absolute classic and are trying to make quick cash with it. I still have original on ps3, you can get it cheap anywhere. This weak excuse for a remake shouldn't be a reason to get ps5. I'm very disappointed.
  55. Marwan18
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    This is the best remake I have ever played, if you want see true next gen game this game is the best example
  56. Greek_objektife
    Nov 13, 2020
    9
    Блюпойнты постарались над ремейком,всё сделано на высшем уровне,определённо лучший ремейк 2020 года и игра ради которой стоит брать PS5
  57. Danilocomin
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    This game is undoubtedly one of the best in my life. The graphics are beautiful, the gameplay spectacular. They managed to do even better than the old Ps3. Undoubtedly, those who like the "souls" style cannot fail to buy this game. Super recommended!
  58. Caixistachorao
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    fantastic game my first time in a souls like and it's been a pleasant experience!
  59. salvadorpepe261
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    El remake de Demon’s Souls conserva todo el encanto de la saga, e incorpora un desarrollo enroquecido por numerosos detalles técnicos que lo convierten en una experiencia inolvidable. Los jugadores veteranos preocupados por la dificultad del mismo no tienen nada que temer: el título conserva el nivel de desafío de anteriores entregas. Tenemos enemigos que de tres tajos te vencen, trampas,El remake de Demon’s Souls conserva todo el encanto de la saga, e incorpora un desarrollo enroquecido por numerosos detalles técnicos que lo convierten en una experiencia inolvidable. Los jugadores veteranos preocupados por la dificultad del mismo no tienen nada que temer: el título conserva el nivel de desafío de anteriores entregas. Tenemos enemigos que de tres tajos te vencen, trampas, emboscadas, zonas llenas de retos y jefes asfixiantes. El juego también conserva los espacios oscuros y reducidos, rodeados de barrancos, donde combatir implica el riesgo de que falles al atorarse tu espada en la pared, o erres el golpe y caigas al vacío. Pero la experiencia es embellecida con unos gráficos hermosos, un escenario vivo y una música estremecedora. De verdad, se trata del perfeccionamiento de la formula souls.… Expand
  60. Menphiz
    Nov 13, 2020
    7
    Belo jogo, faltou o RT e também está apresentando alguns problemas de travamento
  61. DeividM1
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    The game brings back the feeling of the original game, but with stunning visuals, I really recommend!!
  62. vaderstark_k1
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    this game such an amazing remake it takes the best parts of the original and enhances is to another level blupoint did an amazing job
  63. Mitaboy
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Everything looks so much better
    Level design Boss design
    Soundtracks
    The sounds The voice acting The Weight on every Hit
    The unique animations
  64. Biohazard_dan
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    An homage to the original game. An improvement in every way. BLUEPOINT has outdone itself.
  65. lifeline_
    Nov 13, 2020
    0
    Only strength over original is 60fps, that's it. Would never recommend this to anyone.
  66. AlexandreMagno
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sony começando a geração com o pé direito,o mais belo jogo de início de geração de todos os tempos.....… Expand
  67. 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
  68. eduslxedu
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Bluepoint knocked out of the park with their new remake "Demon´s Souls" its the dad figure of many games today most notorely Dark Souls, a multiplataform demons souls.
    Long story short, if you ever played demons souls, this code remains untouched, everything is right there where you remember, bosses can be defeated the same way as they used to 10 years ago, and that will please many fans,    Bluepoint knocked out of the park with their new remake "Demon´s Souls" its the dad figure of many games today most notorely Dark Souls, a multiplataform demons souls.
    Long story short, if you ever played demons souls, this code remains untouched, everything is right there where you remember, bosses can be defeated the same way as they used to 10 years ago, and that will please many fans, but its not just a lazy remake, bluepoint has gone the extra mile, i cant express in words about how good it looks, and how smooth it runs, maybe i notice a small drop or two in 20 hours of gameplay so far, but nothing really noticable (as a pc player i have an eye for this things), the sound makes use of the new 3d audio, and as an audio fan i can say that i see a loot of potential in this tech, its on point, maybe sometimes audio could lower its resolution, but then again, not really something that anyone can notice, and i believe this will keep evolving. On the controller, well, i think for the tone of the game bluepoint has nailed again, its not an expectacle like astro playroom, its more serious, you can feel how the trigger stops when the hit wont connect, or how it feels when you hit flesh, its just magical, and everyone should feel it, for me its a 9.8, but since metacritic wont let us use decimals, i have to give it the full 10 score. what a threat to start the new gen!    … Expand
  69. Daniel_Duarte
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Uma verdadeira obra prima, jogabilidade fantástica, o meu primeiro jogo Souls, no ps3, recebeu o carinho q merece.
    Obrigado Sony, obrigado BluePoint!
  70. Clarkr13
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    As a die-hard Souls fan you have no idea how happy this game makes me. I did not start playing Souls games until last year but when I did I instantly fell in love with them. The problem I've had since playing the original Dark Souls in January is that I was not getting that same feeling of nervousness terror and pipe all in one sitting that I did with the original Dark Souls from theAs a die-hard Souls fan you have no idea how happy this game makes me. I did not start playing Souls games until last year but when I did I instantly fell in love with them. The problem I've had since playing the original Dark Souls in January is that I was not getting that same feeling of nervousness terror and pipe all in one sitting that I did with the original Dark Souls from the follow-up titles Dark Souls 2 and bloodborne. I am happy to say however this Demon Souls remake really brings back that feeling and I cannot get enough of it.… Expand
  71. riddlemethis445
    Nov 13, 2020
    0
    This game is not worth it. It's buggy and it pales compared to superior original.
  72. MatChrysostomo
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Que obra de arte, game lindo vale cada centavo, Sony sabe como entrar na nova geração diferente de outras empresas que ficam em terceiro lugar sempre.… Expand
  73. Ziron9
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Perfect game. Recreation of the 2009 classic, mantains the gameplay and level design but drastically improved performance and obviously the graphics. The most beautiful game ever made, hands down.
  74. ddiieeggoo
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    THE original masterpiece enhanced in every way possible, demon's souls is one of the most stunning games that we will experience in this upcoming new generation of consoles, you all must experience it
  75. playgamer2014
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    O jogo tá muito perfeito, uma obra prima, #Playstation sempre vai ser qualidade ❤️
  76. Tokyodriftstyle
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    A Remake of one of the best games ever made, not much more to be added. And from Bluepoint games, a masterpiece.
  77. Alic3lik
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    The first game in a truly new generation. An amazing Remake! Bluepoint did a great job again. Highly recommended... Only PlayStation
  78. Ahmedswessi26
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s Amazing Game For The next Generation You Will Be Must To Buy it On Your playstation 5 from Day one… Expand
  79. Stercrazy
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing. I only played the original for a bit, but I have put in a ton of play on this game and I can honestly say that it plays great and above all, it is beautiful. A lot of the areas in the old game seemed rough and unfinished when I played them, but here every parts seem heavily expanded on and developed. The worlds in this game feel alive and full of tiny details thatThis game is amazing. I only played the original for a bit, but I have put in a ton of play on this game and I can honestly say that it plays great and above all, it is beautiful. A lot of the areas in the old game seemed rough and unfinished when I played them, but here every parts seem heavily expanded on and developed. The worlds in this game feel alive and full of tiny details that you might miss if you aren't paying attention. Definitely a must buy game!… Expand
  80. TheBourbonKid
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Absolutely brillant remake. Best looking game so far with pretty next Gen graphics. Runs smooth as hell with 60 frames. Best Souls game in my opinion and is the best Launch exklusive Sony could have. Great start into the next console generation.
    Worth every penny.
  81. fabioas1983
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Excelente game assim como a versão original do PS3, gráficos, jogabilidade e som next-gen.
  82. Dragon7z7
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game amazed me from smooth scrolling to detail in the game world just thank u sony… Expand
  83. Blentz499
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    A faithful remake that doesn't change almost anything, but instead gives a beloved classic new life and a wider audience. The changes are very minor to the actual gameplay. The changes that are implemented are and welcomed such as storage management. The new coat of paint on the game is supremely next gen. This is the first next gen masterpiece and if this is just scratching the surface ofA faithful remake that doesn't change almost anything, but instead gives a beloved classic new life and a wider audience. The changes are very minor to the actual gameplay. The changes that are implemented are and welcomed such as storage management. The new coat of paint on the game is supremely next gen. This is the first next gen masterpiece and if this is just scratching the surface of what the PlayStation 5 can do, then we are in for a treat this generation.… Expand
  84. Acee
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Phenomenal, the only souls game i havent played yet and now i have the pleasure to experience it on the ps5.
    Bluepoint did an amazing job here.
  85. Armin95
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Best launch title in the history of gaming
    Don't buy a Ps5 without picking up this game
  86. fly78
    Nov 13, 2020
    2
    In my honest opinion it's not worth it. There's so many other games that actually need remake. This one is perfectly playable on ps3. PS5 starts out super weak, spiderman dlc and remake of not that old game? Come on. I have killed two bosses so far and it's just same. I have original as well and i rather play that.
  87. Bloodborne99
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    El padre de los souls a vuelto con un lavado de cara impresionante, gracias por hacerle el sueño realidad a todos los que esperábamos este remake, con tales gráficos y a 60 fps, lo que nunca nos íbamos imaginar es que este remake supero todo lo que estábamos deseando muchas gracias bluepoint games❤❤❤.
  88. TylerCross
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Remake incroyable d'un jeu inoubliable. Graphismes, animations, bruitages, musiques ... tout a été revu à la perfection. Et le jeu d'origine a été respecté !
  89. IlyaHero
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Absolutely phenomenal game. Fromsoftware’s masterpiece is finally coming back with next gen graphics
  90. snakemuho
    Nov 13, 2020
    3
    To my knowledge, the appropriate term for something like this is "Reforged", not "Remake".
  91. Krooz-Shimada
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Just a Miyazaki game .......................................................
  92. rawco
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Awesome game remaster! It’s looks amazing and keeping the original gameplay feeling.
  93. AX10
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    El mejor homenaje que se podría haber hecho para el juego que inició un estilo de juego que marcó una década. Gráficos next-gen, efectos de iluminación fascinantes y un modelado con texturas 4k que le lavo la cara al Demon's Souls original como nunca había imaginado. Bluepoint está trabajando de una manera exquisita.
  94. AZ1502
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Increíble el trabajo que ha hecho Bluepoint, sin duda es un placer visual veas por donde lo veas. Un gran juego para iniciar la generación.
  95. DoutorWhite
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    I'm a great fan of the original DeS, and this remake is very good in what he proposes. Prob will receive review bomb by retarded XBOX fans... I realy prefer XBOX (i have both), Console Wars is for idiots
  96. PlatinumHunter
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Don't pay attention to the few sad pathetic trolls. This is a must play. A great way to start this generation of consoles. Bluepoint did it again.
  97. BK75
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    An incredible launch game, many people will not have played the original but this now gives a chance to experience the challenge of the original with beautiful new textures, resolution, models etc etc.. It is so detailed, it is incredible, I true look into what next gen has to offer, absolutely crushes anything on any other platform. Boletaria has never been so beautiful and soAn incredible launch game, many people will not have played the original but this now gives a chance to experience the challenge of the original with beautiful new textures, resolution, models etc etc.. It is so detailed, it is incredible, I true look into what next gen has to offer, absolutely crushes anything on any other platform. Boletaria has never been so beautiful and so terrifying. Lighting and reflections are also incredible..... also... LOOK AT THE STONEWORK!!!
    Bluepoint knocked it outta the park.. Sony made another great call and funded an absolutely astounding piece of art.    … Expand
  98. PatFury
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    This is a well done Remake in every way while keeping it Original and at the same time added some quality of life improvements. Very recommended!
  99. Asorr
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    This game ist pure Nostalgic. Good graphics same feeling. I highly recommend this game
  100. Sarulade
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    My first time playing Demon's Souls and man it looks so good. I don't know how the original one felt but this game feels so freaking good. If you aren't a fan of Souls series like me you will still like it!! I'm loving it so far and couldn't wait to finish it!!
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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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