Demon's Souls

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3618 Ratings

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  1. UnexpectedQuaza
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    This was my first experience with Demon Souls and boy was I lucky. The graphics are insane, the loading speeds are mind boggling, and the animations are all so smooth. Really love every environment and overall atmosphere. Bosses really felt and looked like they could come out of your screen with how good their textures looked.
  2. 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.
  3. 21gramos
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Excelente remaster del juego original muy fiel a los detalles, gráficamente hermoso.
    Felicitaciones a los creadores de esta maravillosa aventura remasterizada
  4. KevinJDM
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Świetna, trudna, a do tego w nowoczesnej oprawie. Polecam, zabawa na wiele godzin.
  5. Volphied
    Feb 20, 2022
    8
    Aunque se note el paso del tiempo en las mecánicas del combate, se maneja al personaje muy bien y es reconfortante el acabar con los enemigos. Puedes elegir el mundo por el que quieres empezar a voluntad y el añadido de poder enviar al almacén el inventario sobrestante desde cualquier lugar es un añadido de 10 que ojalá tuvieran otros souls. La pega para mí, las grandes caminatas paraAunque se note el paso del tiempo en las mecánicas del combate, se maneja al personaje muy bien y es reconfortante el acabar con los enemigos. Puedes elegir el mundo por el que quieres empezar a voluntad y el añadido de poder enviar al almacén el inventario sobrestante desde cualquier lugar es un añadido de 10 que ojalá tuvieran otros souls. La pega para mí, las grandes caminatas para luchar contra el 1º jefe de la zona y lo cercanos que están el 2º y 3º jefes; básicamente cuando eliminas al 2º jefe de la zona, el último está en una sala en frente.....haciendo que sea más tedioso llegar al 1º jefe por todas las vueltas que das. La OST de este remake, para mí es lo más flojo, se escucha todo muy homogéneo y eso hace que suene todo genérico si lo comparas con la música del juego original de PS3 las cuales llegas a distinguir.
    Aun con todo, me parece un remake fidedigno con un acabado gráfico de mucho cuidado.    … Expand
  6. BKSPhantom
    Feb 20, 2022
    9
    I rated the original 10 but since Bluepoint unnecessarily changed some characters, in a bad way, this game lose one point
    still a must to play tho!
  7. Kado03
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Auch wenn es ein sehr schwieriges Spiel ist: jeder tot hat mich dazu motiviert besser zu sein. Ich hatte keine Probleme mit dem Spiel, bis auf dass das Combat System extrem langweilig ist (teilweise). Sonst alles tiptop, konstante 60fps Leistung mit 4K
  8. Marcelo-Daniel
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    O primeiro foi ótimo... adora esse remake marcou mesmo, pois não é bom... simplesmente é fantástico
  9. Nickade18
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Hermoso, fresco, visualmente sorprendente. Un buen remake de un gran clásico que pule defectos del original y brinda la experiencia de un juego nuevo y maravilloso que vale cada segundo. Un platino satisfactorio y con mucha rejugabilidad. Totalmente recomendado
  10. BOLVECK
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    amazing game, very rewarding if you persevere enough to over come the challenge m/ and looks great, cant stop playing it
  11. Med_Ryan
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece
    From Well Written Story to the engaging Gameplay & Combat to the freedom of exploration & stunning world to the emotional music, what an excellent experience delivered by PlayStation Studios I think everyone should absolutely experience this gem
  12. Jeje-frantic
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    It's masterpiece made by Miyazaki and now Bluepoint bring back this masterpiece with great remake ever
  13. bigjoint
    Feb 15, 2022
    0
    ps5 exclusive cant buy a ps5 **** you sony give me a pc port you dumb *****
  14. Salt_addict
    Feb 14, 2022
    8
    First time playing demon souls, long time dark souls fan. Great game. If you are a souls fan you dont need a review score to decide if you want to play it or not
  15. hecatombeZ
    Apr 8, 2021
    10
    Un juego divertido como en su día con unos gráficos que se ven de maravilla,un juego totalmente recomendable y que supone un gran desafío.
  16. Firefistace117
    Feb 12, 2022
    10
    Look Im a Massive souls fan that has played the original, I get Some may not like the changes to the art style but some does, Heck i love the new Art style and Graphics engine. I think the OG is a Fantastic game but the remake is better... Few reasons why.
    1. The Remake Has Its Inventory send to the storage guy in nexus if ya pick to much up where as in OG you would have to sacrifice gear    Look Im a Massive souls fan that has played the original, I get Some may not like the changes to the art style but some does, Heck i love the new Art style and Graphics engine. I think the OG is a Fantastic game but the remake is better... Few reasons why.
    1. The Remake Has Its Inventory send to the storage guy in nexus if ya pick to much up where as in OG you would have to sacrifice gear to pick it up or run back to Nexus to drop stuff in storage then run BACK to get What ya wanted.
    2. 60 FPS is just Objectively better then The OGs Unstable FPS.
    3.Omnidirectional Rolling absolutely OBLITERATES the Old Fashioned 4 direction Rolling which leads to a Much better Gameplay experience Overall then the OG from just this slight Change.
    4. The animations on ripostes and Backstabs are much more diversified and unique then the OGs.. Just animations in general in remake is far superior.
    Look those rating this game 1/10 doesnt know what a Real 1/10 game looks like and should be absolutely ashamed of themselves to give such a BS Score, The game Is A Freaking masterpiece in its own right and has OBJECTIVLY better Upgrades as i listed above over the OG that just makes for a Much better experience. The ONLY valid complaint is not liking the new Art style or Music but the actual Core of the game is just simply Better then The OG. Not the best souls game ever as Bloodborne still holds that title but its Definitely a Must play Masterclass of a game thats far better then 99% of other Triple A games out in this modern age.    … Expand
  17. imscared
    Feb 12, 2022
    9
    The original was what got me into harder games. This remake brings back so much nostalgia for me. Updated graphics, quality of life improvements, 60 fps, the haptic feedback on the controller along with the sound redesign. It's like a whole new game. Don't listen to the people rating this poorly. Especially if you're a souls fan.
  18. Dany4k
    Feb 9, 2022
    8
    Great souls game with amazing graphics. One of the "must-buy" games for PS5 for sure! I played Bloodborne before this and although I find BB has a beter story, map and enemies, this one wins by far in graphics and framerate (30 vs 60). In conclusion, if you enjoy souls games and own a PS5, please make yourself a favor and get this gem.
  19. namelessrequiem
    Feb 8, 2022
    7
    7/10, this definitely felt like the easiest souls game, fun but barely challengeable
  20. PabloGilvan
    Feb 8, 2022
    7
    If you come from a Dark Souls saga, this game is a frustration. Beautiful graphics, but just that. There are only 3 bosses that challenges you and thats it. The only dificulty for this game is the gangspank in the maps with only 2 bonfires between a horde of enemies and a cenario that has a goal of killing you in every way possible.
  21. halabino
    Feb 6, 2022
    10
    Incredible soundtrack, graphics, and atmosphere. The orchestra paired with epic boss battles makes the victories very rewarding!
  22. MELKOR1994
    Feb 6, 2022
    10
    یکی از بهترین ساخته های استاد میازاکی که واقعا از همون ابتدا مخاطب رو جذب محیط و گیم پلی غنی خودش میکنه .عالی
  23. omnivoid
    Feb 2, 2022
    5
    One of the best games I've ever played! Amazing graphics, addictive gameplay and great replayability.
  24. 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
  25. Kankie
    Jan 26, 2022
    7
    The game wasn't that bad. It had great visuals and world design. A really well made remaster. Except it being way too easy. It's a good game if it's your first soul game but if it's not and if you are a veteran, u might not enjoy it as much. After a certain boss the game will feel like a cakewalk honestly. The majority of the bosses are waaay to easy. i would say 2 was challenging. But theThe game wasn't that bad. It had great visuals and world design. A really well made remaster. Except it being way too easy. It's a good game if it's your first soul game but if it's not and if you are a veteran, u might not enjoy it as much. After a certain boss the game will feel like a cakewalk honestly. The majority of the bosses are waaay to easy. i would say 2 was challenging. But the rest i defeated on my first try. Which is pretty unusual for me. Cause i only played 3-4 souls games and did not really master them. Making this game pretty easy and will unfortunately be boring to bloodborne and souls fans… Expand
  26. Yarro7
    Jan 24, 2022
    10
    Its just a masterpiece. The Combat the grafik like damn this Game has no negative Points. I had 0 lags of crashes in the whole playthrough
  27. Mouayehe7e6w8
    Jan 22, 2022
    10
    Best remake ever! Excited to see what bluepoint is working on next.this an example of how remake should be
  28. Dwideshrude1
    Jan 19, 2022
    1
    Every time you get hit, it's because the game acted in an unexpected, janky way. Leveling up HP does nothing, some enemies 1 hit kill you with undodgable BS, or stun lock you so you cant move and 1 hit kill you. There are so many situations that have 0 to do with skill, it's unreal. The hitboxes and animations feel like theyre from 2009. Like some of the hitboxes are the worst I've seen inEvery time you get hit, it's because the game acted in an unexpected, janky way. Leveling up HP does nothing, some enemies 1 hit kill you with undodgable BS, or stun lock you so you cant move and 1 hit kill you. There are so many situations that have 0 to do with skill, it's unreal. The hitboxes and animations feel like theyre from 2009. Like some of the hitboxes are the worst I've seen in a LONG time. Literally, there will be a plank of wood, and your character will move AROUND IT IN A 6 FOOT RADIUS. This means platforming/falling (necessary to progress) will 100% get you killed in a playthrough. You wont avoid it. speedrunners will avoid this game like the plague due to the inconsistensy of this game's systems. The people giving this a 10 should be investigated for fraud, theyre being paid. The bugs alone push it down to an 8, the non updated systems push it down to a 5, but the absolute sheer amount of **** that is unpolished in terms of modernization and balance, puts it down to a ONE. The absolutley mind boggling stupidity and bull****tery of the AI coexisting simultaniously is one of the most facepalming gameplay experiences of the modern day. You'll see enemies attack random objects, or kill themselves for no reason! But then, other times they will SPAM in a way where you cant even escape! Another thing, the camera doing unexpected movements, or your character not obeying you will get you killed, 99% of the time. You can be locked on and your character will face away to shoot projectiles due to a bug??? Not even to mention how OFTEN THIS GAME EATS INPUTS. TOO MANY TO COUNT. Also locking on doesnt prioritze threats, it feels so maliciously coded, just to F you over. Everything feels so dated other than graphics. Use this UI, for example, and tell me it's acceptable in 2022. Go ahead, I dare you. Idk man...just reallllly tough to defend. We deserve better for next gen.… Expand
  29. 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
  30. ebertemelhor
    Jan 20, 2022
    10
    Esse jogo é o melhor da nova geração até o momento. Pra quem gosta de rpg, gameplay desafiadora, gráficos insanos e fluidez com 60fps esse jogo é um bom prato.
  31. JoelBalmer
    Jan 20, 2022
    9
    Beautiful graphics, great dualsense haptics, smooth gameplay, fantastic all round showpiece and launch title for the PS5!
  32. svensenk86
    Jan 19, 2022
    8
    cool game, actually it was my first Souls game. After finishing Returnal I was looking for another tough challenge, found it here. It fitted pretty well after al the Lord of the Rings movies over christmas in TV ;) so I liked the scenario. the fighting is pretty good, I like the system, and the feel of heaviness in armors or swords. What I really miss, but known before, that cutscenes arecool game, actually it was my first Souls game. After finishing Returnal I was looking for another tough challenge, found it here. It fitted pretty well after al the Lord of the Rings movies over christmas in TV ;) so I liked the scenario. the fighting is pretty good, I like the system, and the feel of heaviness in armors or swords. What I really miss, but known before, that cutscenes are missing and the story is a bit hard to learn, but that was known before...you could have done cool stuff here. soundtrack was good, I expected a bit more to be honest though. But the game was pretty solid at the end, good run, nice worlds, great graphics! Looking forward now to Elden Ring now!… Expand
  33. 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.
  34. 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
  35. M19Xisrupt
    Jan 17, 2022
    4
    Combat is intentionally made slow so you feel like the game is "Difficult" but I get it, "If you're good at playing souls games then you will have fun" but these mechanics feel so outdated. I had fun learning/playing Bloodborne a lot but this game just feels like torture. Games are suppose to be fun and I barely had any fun playing this. The game tries it's best to punish you by making youCombat is intentionally made slow so you feel like the game is "Difficult" but I get it, "If you're good at playing souls games then you will have fun" but these mechanics feel so outdated. I had fun learning/playing Bloodborne a lot but this game just feels like torture. Games are suppose to be fun and I barely had any fun playing this. The game tries it's best to punish you by making you start over every time you die. The movement feels extremely slow, unresponsive at times and even if you dodge you still somehow get hit. Bosses can hit you from miles away while you rely on your little dodge roll that doesn't even "dodge" half the time. Enemies are glitching and attacking non-stop. Graphics are beautiful yeah but that doesn't change anything considering that it's a PS5 game. They could've improved on so many things but they decided to just copy and paste the old game with its outdated combat system. You're expected to fight a single Boss for days just to be able to beat him and feel some accomplishment but that doesn't work when the developers use cheap old game tactics to stop people from progressing, learning and ultimately having fun. eSports of single player games.… Expand
  36. ScoresAreBad
    Jan 16, 2022
    5
    The original was better.

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

    Cons:
    - Looks worse (style) than the PS3 version
    - Didn't fix the boss exploits (stealth + poison still kills almost any boss)
    - Didn't add much other than "better" graphics
  37. Shtern
    Jan 15, 2022
    7
    Наверное самое худшее во что я играл из Souls Like игр, это первая игра в которой мне было по настоящему скучно, просто бить миллион лет мобов, бить миллион лет мобов и все это на первой локации, но даже так, если сначала игра кажется интересной и захватывающей, то это только поначалу. Как только мы побеждаем 2 босса в этой локации, нам нельзя идти дальше пока мы не убьем какого-тоНаверное самое худшее во что я играл из Souls Like игр, это первая игра в которой мне было по настоящему скучно, просто бить миллион лет мобов, бить миллион лет мобов и все это на первой локации, но даже так, если сначала игра кажется интересной и захватывающей, то это только поначалу. Как только мы побеждаем 2 босса в этой локации, нам нельзя идти дальше пока мы не убьем какого-то архидемона "В рот оно Е*Б*С*" вы уходите и что вы можете наблюдать с горем пополам у вас будет может быть 25к Душ, вы их тратите на характеристики, потом что-то там сортируете и дальше у вас 5 обелисков еще 1 из которых сломан и как говорится гуляй рука балдей игрок, но вот ты стараешься идти по кругу, а тут тебе херас два, мобы уже на второй локе фармятся нормально, только ударами в спину, то есть игра как бы говорит тебе, ЧЕЛ если хочешь тут быть, страдай, я понимаю что суть игры страдать, но сука, не на каждом же обычном мобе, потому что там, сука, есть еще усиленные, ну даладно мучаясь от того что пытаешься делать все снова и снова, доходишь еле как до босса во второй локе, убиваешь этого злоебучего паука и дальше начинается Ад, потому что ты банально просто нее можешь пройти нормально, но даже так, ты себя пересиливаешь, добегаешь до личинки которая сидит в тунеле, фармишь её минут 5, что бы пройти и там находишь босса, который тебя в порошек стирает, а ты даже не успеваешь патерн в его поведении увидеть, не то что придумать как и чем его бить.
    После всей этой вакханалии и смертей в миллион раз, ты замечаешь вот что, в мире этом, появляются какие то красные мобы, то есть считай охотники, как в БЛАД БОРНЕ, ты их убиваешь, но порой встречаешь таких, от которых у тебя просто жопа сгорает, что со мной и случилось.
    Так вот я узнал про эту конченую механику тенденции мира, я начал просто, сука, УМИРАТЬ, то есть тебе игра говорит, хочешь доп контент? Сдохни раз 5-7 в форме чела, а потом страдай ради чего? А хуй его, просто страдай, так я встретил в самой перовой локе за воротами бабу, которая выглядела как палач, 1 удар и я мертв, найс баланс я бы сказал, так вот, вроде заучив патерн ее поведения, я, вдумайтесь сейчас, 33 минуты хороводы водил и пиздил ее что бы убить, ибо 1 ошибка = смерть, что и случилось, после этого у меня уже сил и желания в это играть не было.
    Любовь сквозь боль и страдания. Все таки мне подчинилась эта игра и смог пройти её аж два раза. Без гайда новичка в этой игре в начале самом я бы не справился и не понял ничего. Но в общем и целом все таки игра вышло не плохой. Её графическая составляющая все так же бесспорна, лучшее что есть и пока неверное лучше не будет в графическом плане. Во всем остальном уже не так много претензий. Это первая игра, из соулс игр, в которой двуручное оружие можно нормально использовать.    … Expand
  38. 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
  39. RazoR047
    Jan 12, 2022
    10
    Игра бомба!!! и сюжет и сложность и атмосфера!!! Зашла на 100%
  40. vitalyx
    Jan 11, 2022
    0
    I hate this game, I really do. It’s not one of those games that suck but you just shrug and move on, even if you lost a bit of money on them. No, this game deserves a review. Or rather a warning. If you cut yourself, you might enjoy this game too. But if you are a normal person, please stay way. This game is not a challenge, it’s a punishment. Technically and artistically this game isI hate this game, I really do. It’s not one of those games that suck but you just shrug and move on, even if you lost a bit of money on them. No, this game deserves a review. Or rather a warning. If you cut yourself, you might enjoy this game too. But if you are a normal person, please stay way. This game is not a challenge, it’s a punishment. Technically and artistically this game is awesome, but the core design choices, like the absolutely unforgiving nature of it, the lack of proper saves, the necessity to retrace an enormous amount of a level every time you die, the “adaptive” difficulty level where if you die the game becomes harder (you got that right) by giving you only half your health until you defeat an enormously difficult boss, that is, if you even manage to get to it through all the other NPCs, now that you health is halved. And if you keep losing, you’ll find yourself running out of items and having weapons in need of repair, which is only fixable by farming the easier to kill NPCs, until you collect enough souls. You can even die in a safe heaven in this game and lose all your souls… If you still want to get this game, don’t buy a digital download, get a disk version, at least you can resell it later.… Expand
  41. 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.
  42. PabluxX
    Jan 9, 2022
    8
    Me ha gustado aunque parecido algo repetitivo. Exceptuando boletaria y un poco el tunel colmillo piedra, los demás sitios no me han gustado mucho. El juego tiene una buena calidad gráfica y duración, pero el sistema de combate y el desarrollo se me ha hecho algo tedioso.
  43. Sain4k
    Jan 9, 2022
    3
    Лично для меня это тупой непонятный кусок дерьма, слишком уныло, тупо. Просто шлак
  44. DigitalOz3
    Jan 8, 2022
    10
    If you like the Soulsbourne series, this is a must play game. The graphics are fantastic and it has the great control schemes we’ve become used to. I didn’t play the original Demon’s Souls, but I have played almost all of the Dark Souls games as as Bloodbourne and I think it is as good as any of them. Lots of replayability.
  45. monroe3tears
    Jan 6, 2022
    9
    It is exactly like the original Demon's Souls, just with a lot more polish and better graphics. Some good quality of life improvements as well. As a major Souls fan, I enjoyed this remake and ran into no issues with it. Negative reviews, it seems, are from people who didn't play the original, as it's essentially the exact same thing just prettier.
  46. N1Swift
    Jan 4, 2022
    4
    Bad collision query, flying boses that disappeared mid boss fight, bosses that only use range attacks even if you are close, so that the boss is way to easy for a boss that shows up during endgame and so on. It's just a remake, so why are there still bugs that were known in the first place? If you really want to olay Demon's Souls, buy the old one
  47. TheVitruvianMan
    Jan 3, 2022
    10
    Simply put, this game is amazing. Gameplay and character handling are fantastic. The graphics and lighting of the levels are spectacular, and the 3D audio for the game is extremely well done. If you haven't played a souls game, this is a good starting point; I'd say it's one of the easiest souls games, though it's certainly still challenging. The different character classes and weapons youSimply put, this game is amazing. Gameplay and character handling are fantastic. The graphics and lighting of the levels are spectacular, and the 3D audio for the game is extremely well done. If you haven't played a souls game, this is a good starting point; I'd say it's one of the easiest souls games, though it's certainly still challenging. The different character classes and weapons you can use give this game a great replay value. From Software made a great game and Bluepoint hit a grand slam remaking it. I do wish it was a little longer, but by no means is it a short game.… Expand
  48. winzentween
    Jan 1, 2022
    7
    If you've never played demon souls then know that's its an amazing game in many ways but not as good or as long or functional as dark souls 1 or 3 or blood borne or the surge. But it's much better than mortal shell. If you've played ps3 demon souls then this is not as good but it looks amazing and runs super smooth. Perfect launch title.

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

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

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

    The core gameplay is solid though the story is lacking as is the lore compared to dark souls. My greatest complaint is the ending which just kind of happens without warning and you're forced into a new game plus resetting all your progress. There is no way to roll back saves or even chose to not progress..it just happens. This decade old flawed design is a left over from the rushes original. The remaster fails to improve on any thing except cosmetics. Sadly this lack of design evolution or QOL improvements prevent it being an old master made into a modern masterpiece. The latter issues will also cause many modern players from to fail to enjoy what demon souls has to offer. A wait for sale game for most but a must have purchase for any serious gamer or souls fan.    … Expand
  49. nb619
    Jan 1, 2022
    9
    Graphics: best I’ve seen on ps5 so far
    Sound: great voice work and fx
    Story: not much of one, but who cares
    Gameplay: it’s souls, you know the drill. I played the original as a Japanese import so nice to get the English!
  50. 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
  51. 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
  52. painava
    Dec 27, 2021
    8
    Great remake that should be reviewed as a PS3 not a PS5 game. Old and frustrating mechanics, vast maps with only a few shortcuts and no checkpoints. Awesome boss and environmental designs, however boss fights are mostly easy. Challenging experience, would recommend.
  53. Oldboy1988
    Dec 26, 2021
    6
    As someone who played the original I'm actually disappointed in this game for many reasons. Let's get this out the way, I'm a massive FromSoftware fan. My favourite game of theirs is Bloodborne and I'm eagerlya awaiting Eldenring. This game is outdated in its game mechanics (world tendency and no estus flask or blood vial system), the bosses are awful (not to mention easy) and the gameAs someone who played the original I'm actually disappointed in this game for many reasons. Let's get this out the way, I'm a massive FromSoftware fan. My favourite game of theirs is Bloodborne and I'm eagerlya awaiting Eldenring. This game is outdated in its game mechanics (world tendency and no estus flask or blood vial system), the bosses are awful (not to mention easy) and the game just feels soulless (excuse the play on words) and the combat is very basic with magic being overpowered. Maybe the game has just aged poorly but i would've liked it if BluePoint had added more to the experience. I would only recommend this game to people who haven't played the original.… Expand
  54. dinoing4
    Dec 23, 2021
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. NO SAVE POINTS!!!!! Yes you start game are expected to play for 20-30 mins get killed start at beginning, all monsters Re~spawn. This game is ground hog day with a different name. Totally insane. The developer designer who came up with this must have serious OCD!!!! And loves to do the same senseless boring loop over and over and over again. I gave one star only because character creation was cool. I made a male smurf that walked talked like a girl. Honestly this game would of been 5 stars. Put autosave where you die you don’t need to go kill 40 NPC’s to reclaim your souls to get killed again. It’s just boring totally wasted my time. I tossed game in trash. Never will I buy any new game without reading reviews. My PS5 I love. Astros playroom was 100 times more fun than demon souls. Astros playroom actually saves your progress.… Expand
  55. awar_7
    Dec 20, 2021
    9
    No se me ocurre mejor forma de iniciar una generación. Gráficos alucinantes en un remake que renueva de forma excelsa el juego de PS3, trayendo lo mismo que inició este género con unos gráficos a la altura del momento.
  56. Resolutebun
    Dec 12, 2021
    3
    By no means a lazy remake, but a completely misunderstood one in the art style and music department. Things range from not making sense to be a straight up downgrade, and the mood for some of the most emotional bosses is completely gone. Play the PS3 version instead.
  57. Natedog19
    Dec 11, 2021
    0
    I played the original and was a bug fan of the series. I bought a ps5 just for this game and I'm so dissapointed in From Software. I expected a polished game! We're not talking early access you released and sold the game! Sometimes my character just floats over stuff and sometimes I just drop through the floor. I wish I could post the video here. I literally jumped, fell through the floorI played the original and was a bug fan of the series. I bought a ps5 just for this game and I'm so dissapointed in From Software. I expected a polished game! We're not talking early access you released and sold the game! Sometimes my character just floats over stuff and sometimes I just drop through the floor. I wish I could post the video here. I literally jumped, fell through the floor and floated as I kept falling until I restarted the game. These are just a few of the glitches. Don't waste your money on this crap.… Expand
  58. mr_satoshi
    Dec 11, 2021
    9
    I would've never bought Demon's Souls for myself. But since it game in the PS5 bundle I bought, I thought I'd give it a try.

    And WOW, am I glad I did. The first level in Boletaria was truly punishing.. and worse yet, there was NO PROGRESSION SYSTEM. Whenever I face a challenge in a game, I like to return to safer areas and grind for mats to upgrade my character and make the next fight    I would've never bought Demon's Souls for myself. But since it game in the PS5 bundle I bought, I thought I'd give it a try.

    And WOW, am I glad I did. The first level in Boletaria was truly punishing.. and worse yet, there was NO PROGRESSION SYSTEM. Whenever I face a challenge in a game, I like to return to safer areas and grind for mats to upgrade my character and make the next fight easier. So I was completely taken aback that I couldn't upgrade my character during that opening act. Instead of running away to farm, I had to face my fears head on and LEARN the game. Although I still referred to YouTube guides (cheers FightinCowboy), the best moments were the ones where I didn't know what monsters are lurking around the corner.

    After that first level, the rest of the game was just as challenging, even though there were avenues to farm souls and upgrade stats and weapons.

    After appreciating the rewarding thrill of conquering tough bosses, I started playing other games at higher difficulty. Not only was this a gorgeous game with methodical gameplay, but also a rewarding experience that transformed the way I play.    … Expand
  59. Christo1
    Aug 3, 2021
    10
    It took me some time to truly appreciate the difficulty of this game and it’s mastery level, but once you do that you see what a true gem Demon’s Souls really is. This is one hundred percent a masterpiece and I hope they make a new installment in this series on the Ps5 again soon!!!
  60. DrZomboid
    Dec 6, 2021
    9
    A beautiful remake. But I still hate Latria and Valley worlds. Carry burden is so annoying.
  61. B00tador
    Dec 3, 2021
    9
    Where the Souls series began, and outside of Bloodborne the highpoint for the series in terms of atmosphere and storytelling. Unfortunately, parts of the game are a bit dated compared to the other Souls entries, but the core gameplay is the same and it looks incredible on PS5
  62. VenomSNNNK
    Dec 2, 2021
    6
    No Pure Bladestone farming this time and I adore original Demon's Souls so... Game of the Year!
  63. djdizzy
    Nov 30, 2021
    10
    This was my first Souls game. I’ve stayed away from the franchise because of their reputation of being unfairly difficult. But the game looked so good, I had to get it. I play it in performance mode at 60fps and it’s still the best-looking video game I’ve seen. It’s a hard game but it’s not nearly as hard as I thought it’d be. I’ve died a lot until I learned how I need to play theThis was my first Souls game. I’ve stayed away from the franchise because of their reputation of being unfairly difficult. But the game looked so good, I had to get it. I play it in performance mode at 60fps and it’s still the best-looking video game I’ve seen. It’s a hard game but it’s not nearly as hard as I thought it’d be. I’ve died a lot until I learned how I need to play the game. Play it with patience and pay attention. Every death resulted in me learning something which made me better at the game. I’m at the last boss now. It’s become one of me and my wife’s favorite games. I’m giving it a 10/10.… Expand
  64. lucksk8
    Nov 28, 2021
    10
    O jogo é simplesmente impecável! Não tenho nada a reclamar, pra quem gosta de jogo difícil super indico.
  65. SaintRonan
    Nov 27, 2021
    9
    Beautifully made game. This was my first experience with a Souls game, and I have to say, it converted me. I am now working my way through the Dark Souls trilogy and plan to play the remainder of From Software games. I believe they accomplished what they set out to do in remaking this game - introduce this PlayStation classic to players who may have missed it, or reintroduce it to thoseBeautifully made game. This was my first experience with a Souls game, and I have to say, it converted me. I am now working my way through the Dark Souls trilogy and plan to play the remainder of From Software games. I believe they accomplished what they set out to do in remaking this game - introduce this PlayStation classic to players who may have missed it, or reintroduce it to those who played it years ago. I thoroughly enjoyed this game and appreciated how much respect and care Bluepoint put into the remake. Truly wonderful game.… Expand
  66. 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.
  67. Loneliet
    Nov 21, 2021
    6
    Bluepoint has done an incredible job at making this game look beautiful, no doubt. The game runs perfectly smooth and the frame pacing is better than any From Software game yet. My issue is with the core gameplay itself; Demon's Souls feels outdated, obscenely so at times. Some of the level design and the player moveset really needed a refresh in order to match the newer Souls titles, asBluepoint has done an incredible job at making this game look beautiful, no doubt. The game runs perfectly smooth and the frame pacing is better than any From Software game yet. My issue is with the core gameplay itself; Demon's Souls feels outdated, obscenely so at times. Some of the level design and the player moveset really needed a refresh in order to match the newer Souls titles, as they feel really crude if not straight embarrassing at times. Enemies movesets are incredibly simplistic and you usually die because of some messy game mechanic that messes you up "on purpose". I wouldn't recommend this game to pretty much anyone but the diehard Demon's Souls fans, but I commend Bluepoint for at least the more technical side of the game: graphics and audio design are incredible.… Expand
  68. serges17
    Nov 19, 2021
    6
    Esperaba mucho de este remake, sin embargo quedó como una mediocridad porque Bluepoint se limitó a hacer un copia y pega en lugar recrear y mejorar el juego de PS3.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Conclusión: Juego que sólo destaca en el apartado gráfico y que posee una dificultad artificial debido a lo malo de los controles del juego.    … Expand
  69. Charls28
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    Impresionante y visualmente impecable Estamos ante el mejor remake jamás hecho
  70. Mister04
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    Great remake
  71. kaspervelnias
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    Brilliant remake. Graphics are something fromsoft made games can only dream of. Of course they are not the most important thing. Regardless, I don't have pink-tinted glasses like most negative reviewers do, so to me the art design, voice acting, etc. was top notch. Encountered zero bugs, game runs very smoothly as well. Gameplay really fun and I love the updated, better animations.Brilliant remake. Graphics are something fromsoft made games can only dream of. Of course they are not the most important thing. Regardless, I don't have pink-tinted glasses like most negative reviewers do, so to me the art design, voice acting, etc. was top notch. Encountered zero bugs, game runs very smoothly as well. Gameplay really fun and I love the updated, better animations. Replayed the game a few times now, easily adding it to my favourites of all time. Umbasa!… Expand
  72. 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
  73. Bonfera
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    My eyes bleed from reading negative reviews on this game. As a hardcore souls fan and never played demon's souls before, this was perfect at launch. Bugless, great redesign, all the mechanics are there and they are so smooth. Its by far my least favorite souls game, but still a must play.
  74. RASelhanout
    Nov 10, 2021
    10
    Absolute gorgeous game and worthy of a remake, Bluepoint is an absolute remake beast of a studio!!!
  75. ihearthawthats
    Nov 10, 2021
    7
    Hours Played: 60 Hours
    Trophy Completion: 37/37 PLATINUM
    Worth My Time?: Yes, at least one playthrough. Worth My Money?: Yes, wait for sale. What I Like: It's a Souls game. That's all that needs being said, whether you're new or familiar with the Souls series. Bluepoint knows how to make things pretty. These two things make it a winning combination. What I Dislike: It's the same    Hours Played: 60 Hours
    Trophy Completion: 37/37 PLATINUM

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

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

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

    How It Stacks Up: Overrated in terms of what a remake should be and what PS5 is capable of. However, it is a classic and it's the best way to play it, which makes it a must-play.    … Expand
  76. 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
  77. DartFeld
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    never play the original but i am sure this game give me the best experience of the first souls game.
  78. flashstep111
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    This game is worth every penny. A must own for any PS5 owner that loves adventure RPG and a challenge. The graphics and sound design are amazing. This was the first game I've ever played of the dark souls like games and I fell in love once I learned how to play the game. It just got better and better with each time I continued to play it. The satisfaction you get from overcoming anThis game is worth every penny. A must own for any PS5 owner that loves adventure RPG and a challenge. The graphics and sound design are amazing. This was the first game I've ever played of the dark souls like games and I fell in love once I learned how to play the game. It just got better and better with each time I continued to play it. The satisfaction you get from overcoming an obstacle or challenge is so rewarding. I highly highly recommend this game to anyone looking to delve into the genre. Lots of replayability, challenging, beautiful graphics, sound design and awesome gameplay. 10/10… Expand
  79. green_penguin
    Nov 4, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Demon’s Souls (2020) is an action role playing game, developed by Bluepoint Games, and remake of a 2009 game by the same name. The game was released on November 12, 2020 as a launch title for the ps5.

    While most people who play video games have at least heard of the Dark Souls games, far fever know about its spiritual predecessor – Demon’s Souls. Demon’s Souls will feel familiar to anyone who has played any of the newer FromSoftware games.

    The combat is very similar to the original Dark Souls, being slower and more focused on defence than in Dark Souls 3 or Bloodborne.

    But Demon’s Souls also has some unique mechanics, for example, world and character tendency which make the game easier with worse rewards or harder with better rewards, depending on your actions. Unfortunately it is really easy to manipulate tendency in a way that restricts the player from experiencing unique events and questlines only present on the absolute ends of the spectrum.

    Another aspect of the game that differs from the other games is the level design. In other FromSoftware games you play in multiple large levels, with multiple checkpoints in them, that sometimes have shortcuts to other levels in the game but the levels are scaled differently and the player is still directed down a path of gradually increasing difficulty (higher level enemies). In Demon’s Souls however there is no open world but instead there are 5 archstones which each have 3 to 4 levels in them. After finishing the tutorial level (1-1) players can choose which archstone to play next. Each level also is not connected to any other levels except the previous and next in the same archstone and the nexus (hub area) and has only one checkpoint. I like this approach because it means that the developers can make smaller levels with different themes and secrets that make the levels stand out. It also gives the player a lot of freedom when it comes to what level they want to do next. Unfortunately, quite a few of these levels are linear hallways or open areas of nothing which means that the player will not look for secrets but just rush to the boss. Another problem with this level design is that the difficulty curve is very poorly designed because all 5 archstones are designed so they can be done in any order (with some exceptions), which means that after beating about half the bosses the game becomes too easy.

    The healing system is also different in this game because healing items do not refill on death, they are all consumables (except spells). This also messes with the difficulty because at the start of the game you may have to grind to buy more healing items meanwhile at the end of the game you will have enough to tank hits and kill bosses without dying.

    The remake does not change any of the main gameplay systems, but it does add some quality of life changes, for example, being able to send items to storage straight from your inventory and being able to teleport between any level in the game without going to the nexus. But the most noticeable differences in this remake are the visuals. The game not only looks gorgeous with its effects and environments, it also runs in 60 fps which makes the gameplay feel smoother and more enjoyable. The game also showcases the new dualsense controller very well, using the haptic feedback and adaptive triggers to increase immersion.

    As someone who has played every single FromSoftware game since the original Demon’s Souls I can easily recommend this game to fans of soulslikes or people who want to experience what the ps5 can do. The game has mechanics that make it feels somewhat unique and it is one of my favourite games in the series. That said I cannot recommend it to everyone because some people might find the game too frustrating or might not want to pay 70 dollars for a game that only takes around 16 hours to beat. Players who have already played the original would have to decide for themselves because even though I think this is the best way to experience the game, I do not think it would be worth 70 dollars.    … Expand
  80. ErivandoXP
    Nov 4, 2021
    1
    Comprei PS5 pra jogar jogo do PS3?

    Quero algo novo, nada de remasters que não mudam quase nada.
  81. 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.
  82. Cookie_Punki
    Nov 3, 2021
    9
    Demon's Souls Remake ha sido mi primer contacto con un juego Soulslike y la experiencia ha sido tremendamente positiva. Para alguien como yo, que desconocía este género, ha sido un auténtico desafío, especialmente los mundos 3 (Torre de Latria) y 5 (Valle de la Corrupción), y algunos jefes en NG+. Técnicamente es de lo mejorcito de PS5 hasta la fecha, los tiempos de carga son mínimos, laDemon's Souls Remake ha sido mi primer contacto con un juego Soulslike y la experiencia ha sido tremendamente positiva. Para alguien como yo, que desconocía este género, ha sido un auténtico desafío, especialmente los mundos 3 (Torre de Latria) y 5 (Valle de la Corrupción), y algunos jefes en NG+. Técnicamente es de lo mejorcito de PS5 hasta la fecha, los tiempos de carga son mínimos, la historia está muy bien narrada y me ha gustado todo lo referente al sistema de combate, las habilidades y armas de cada personaje, las distintas opciones de organizar el inventario, las particularidades de los anillos o la relevancia de algunos NPC durante tu partida. Bluepoint Games ha hecho un trabajo más que notable y ofrece 25-30 horas de diversión y frustración a partes iguales, y alrededor de 10 más si quieres completar una partida extra para conseguir el ansiado platino.… Expand
  83. Brudof
    Nov 2, 2021
    9
    This is an amazing remake and the only thing preventing it from being a 10 is the true to form mechanics of the original. Playing through the game was a blast but it's clear the souls series has evolved for a reason.
  84. nurfedx
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    One of the best Games known to mankind.
    From Software is a safe heaven for the Gaming community.
    Especially in times where big Developers dissapiont us with theyr fraudulent intent.
    Praise the sun!
  85. DutchPotato
    Oct 19, 2021
    7
    I understand this is a remake but the simple fact is the souls genre has grown dramatically over the decade since this game released and it would have been nice to see some of that implemnted in this $70 "modern" remake. Bosses are painfully easy, Limited movesets, brain dead ai, easily cheesed. I don't think there is a single boss that comes even close to being as interesting of a fightI understand this is a remake but the simple fact is the souls genre has grown dramatically over the decade since this game released and it would have been nice to see some of that implemnted in this $70 "modern" remake. Bosses are painfully easy, Limited movesets, brain dead ai, easily cheesed. I don't think there is a single boss that comes even close to being as interesting of a fight as even the starting fights of dark souls 3 or bloodbourne. The healing system is beyound broken, they've made minor changes but it's really just a band aid on a system that (again) later souls systems improved on (even blodbournes blood vials system is better). I understand that this is a very faithful reamke but for the asking price there's simply not enough improved. Would have loved to see an option to either play the game as it orignally was for the diehard fans or a version of the campaign with bluepoints own touches to make it feel truly modern and unique (and again for $70 I don't think that's asking too much). They instead tried to split the diffrence and it doesn't really work imo. Thankfully the original game is still fun despite it's glaring problems and the game is certainly pretty.… Expand
  86. Xvatch
    Oct 16, 2021
    8
    Although they have kept the old mechanics likes of being able to completely abuse backstabs. it an incredible remaster that looks like a completely new game to the extent it has completely brought the work to life. So much so that if it has had this level of affect, you'd wonder if there was a point in not having Bluepoint's graphics
  87. TeransiC3338
    Oct 16, 2021
    7
    Demon's Souls is a very good remake of the iconic playtation classic, yet it's just like Dark Souls Remastered with better graphics and visuals.
    It inherits all the problems of the original and tries to cover it with beautiful visuals, that's probably this remake's biggest mistake.
  88. Koernerbrot
    Oct 7, 2021
    10
    This is not just a texture pack as many here claim. Bluepoint has (re)developed this game from the ground up. They stayed true to the original, so lore, gameplay, level design, etc. are just as awesome as the original, but this time with some quality of life improvements, outstanding graphics, buttery smooth animations, constant 60fps, etc. I definitely recommend it for any SoulsBorne fanThis is not just a texture pack as many here claim. Bluepoint has (re)developed this game from the ground up. They stayed true to the original, so lore, gameplay, level design, etc. are just as awesome as the original, but this time with some quality of life improvements, outstanding graphics, buttery smooth animations, constant 60fps, etc. I definitely recommend it for any SoulsBorne fan as an entry point on the PS5.… Expand
  89. Artem15723
    Oct 6, 2021
    0
    Самая ужасная часть из серии,для того чтобы начинать знкомство.Вкратце-это сборник самых ужасных и душных локаций в серии
  90. 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
  91. CandleWax
    Oct 2, 2021
    8
    As a pretty big souls fan, I was very excited to see a new souls game coming out for the ps5, although a little skeptical since it was made by Bluepoint and not fromsoftware. I have never played the original demon souls for the ps3 so I went into this game completely blind and excited, and I was not let down, though its not a 10/10 because of a couple issues.

    Story- Like all the other    As a pretty big souls fan, I was very excited to see a new souls game coming out for the ps5, although a little skeptical since it was made by Bluepoint and not fromsoftware. I have never played the original demon souls for the ps3 so I went into this game completely blind and excited, and I was not let down, though its not a 10/10 because of a couple issues.

    Story- Like all the other souls games, Demon Souls tells a great story through its world, npc dialogue, and item descriptions. There are many interesting characters with their own quest lines that are fun to complete as well as some great bosses that of course have their own story to tell.

    Gameplay- I really like the weighty feel of all the weapons in this game, even the spells which I never used in ds3, it makes all the weapons seem powerful in their own way. I would have to say the biggest problem with the game was the bonfires, they are very spaced out, making every time you die more of a chore to get back to where you were, it can be very bad when there are more maze like areas which can make back tracking a real hassle. Other than that, exploring the super atmospheric areas that are crawling with enemies and dangerous hazards, while still being beautiful, is some of the most fun I had with this game, and the best part is at the end of an area, they throw a challenging boss at you.
    Bosses: Some bosses are great, challenging yet fair, fun to learn, and cool/ intriguing designs, but there are a couple bosses that do feel a bit lack luster, either because they were way too easy or redundant, like the dragon god which was less of a fight and more of a puzzle.

    Weapons: Its almost a good and bad thing that you can tell that this is the game that started the souls franchise, because there are not many weapons in this game, mainly in comparison with all the others. This might just be a me thing, but I wished there was a wider selection, especially when you are choosing a strength build, you just do not get a lot of choices. Other than that, a lot of the weapons are very cool, and like I said before, they have a nice feel to them and some weapons were a real challenge to get yet rewarding.

    The light and dark mechanic: Since iv never played the original I was kind of confused about this mechanic in the game, I dont feel like going into depth on what it is, but to sum it up, each area can have either a "light tendency" or a "dark tendency", you get a certain amount of light tendency by killing enemies and bosses, and dark by skipping enemies, killing npcs, and dying too much. I did not like this mechanic very much and I felt like it could have just not been in the game, mainly because there are some items or quests that require a certain tendency, so sometimes you will have to start a new playthrough just to acquire and item you missed because you weren't killing enough enemies and were dying too much, as well as the fact that this mechanic has no bearing on the outcome ending, as far as I can tell.

    Graphics: Not much to say, graphics are amazing and it runs great, definitely looks like a triple A game for a next gen console

    I would recommend demon souls to both new and seasoned souls players. There are a couple issues with this game, but compared to what the game gets right, those issues can be overshadowed. Along with the new ratchet and clank, the Demon Souls Remake by Bluepoint is a great way to start of the ps5.    … Expand
  92. Pandur
    Oct 1, 2021
    10
    With all the zero-score-review-bombers gone quiet, the extraordinary quality of both the original and the remake really translates into the excellent scores this gem deserves. It's a remake of souls and with soul. Everything is done with the right feel and so much love for detail. While all that was good and griping in the first place is left intact, visuals, atmosphere and controls wereWith all the zero-score-review-bombers gone quiet, the extraordinary quality of both the original and the remake really translates into the excellent scores this gem deserves. It's a remake of souls and with soul. Everything is done with the right feel and so much love for detail. While all that was good and griping in the first place is left intact, visuals, atmosphere and controls were raised to a whole new level. A fully justified 10 it is.… Expand
  93. fadz13
    Sep 28, 2021
    10
    BluePoint Games are not just the masters of remasters and remakes, they are a GOATy tiered studio that's full of talent and they did an incredible job with Demon's Souls Remake for PS5. It's the best-looking game, period.
  94. 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
  95. VGConsoleAPE
    Sep 27, 2021
    10
    The launch title that singlehandedly took a dookie on Xbox Series X! I know Phil was in shambles when this one got announced. An incredible from the ground up remake of the game that started it all. Incredible presentation and audio with tight controls and fantastic gameplay. This is a must play for all PS5 owners! Great work Jim Ryan.
  96. Bungusy
    Sep 22, 2021
    10
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  97. KingKabeca
    Sep 21, 2021
    9
    Jogo incrível, assim como o original de ps3!!
    Gráficos perfeitos, jogabilidade excelente, um jogo totalmente refeito mas n acho que vale o preço cheio de 70 dolares, vale a pena esperar uma promoção.
  98. Bendeagle
    Sep 21, 2021
    10
    This is the best remake I ever played and as a soulslike fan I loved it. Plus ultra!
  99. Jmaneater21
    Sep 20, 2021
    10
    Beautiful game smashed all of my expectations of a video game. I'll be playing this game for years to come.
  100. MalikTheGamer
    Sep 17, 2021
    0
    ran out of ideas ? sure lets remake a bad bad souls games
    deserves zero ....
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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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