Demon's Souls

 PlayStation 5
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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3618 Ratings

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  1. Traumvita
    Apr 30, 2021
    9
    Game is beautiful! Runs buttery smooth is a great play for anyone who enjoys any of the other Souls/Borne games. I never had the chance to play the original but I am so glad they decided to remake it for the PS5. Let's get a Bloodborne Remastered/Sequel next!
  2. gergodurajda19
    Apr 29, 2021
    10
    **** Good!!!!!! Awesome!!!!!!!! YES!YES!YES!YES!YES!AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
  3. Youngdonkeyy
    Apr 29, 2021
    9
    The dark atmosphere, and the amazing way this game potrays a dead kingdom is utterly amazing. The only thing i would just complain about is the fact that as a newbie, you need to watch on youtube how some things work
  4. Papizza199
    Apr 28, 2021
    9
    It is a very very beautiful game, which hits the perfect difficulty spot for a soulsborne beginner. The game shows the full hardware potential of the PS5 and gets my hopes up real high for the future. The only critic i had is the length of game. I completed it in about 16 hours, which isn´t much for a 80€ game. But I have to say that the game has a lot of replayability with the many buildsIt is a very very beautiful game, which hits the perfect difficulty spot for a soulsborne beginner. The game shows the full hardware potential of the PS5 and gets my hopes up real high for the future. The only critic i had is the length of game. I completed it in about 16 hours, which isn´t much for a 80€ game. But I have to say that the game has a lot of replayability with the many builds and playstyles it offers to the player. So a nearly perfect game for me.… Expand
  5. danxz5
    Apr 28, 2021
    10
    Wonderful graphics, enemy variety, and it is difficult! Checks all of my boxes!
  6. agitatedorange
    Apr 27, 2021
    10
    A great game. I had fun playing it on ps5. The graphics and gameplay were things I enjoyed the most.
  7. DOLLAR_376
    Apr 27, 2021
    10
    Incredible remake that sets a new standard for soulslike games. Not only it retains the essence of the original, but it improves key aspects and puts it into a whole new level.

    - Story: same as the original, great and more explicit than in other souls, with more explanatory cinematics. - Gameplay: same as the original, but with more precise controls and lots of new animations, as well    Incredible remake that sets a new standard for soulslike games. Not only it retains the essence of the original, but it improves key aspects and puts it into a whole new level.

    - Story: same as the original, great and more explicit than in other souls, with more explanatory cinematics.
    - Gameplay: same as the original, but with more precise controls and lots of new animations, as well as nice controller effects (precise vibration and adaptative triggers).
    - Graphics: Absolutely incredible. One of the best looking games ever made. Physics have also been redone and are now more realistic. Lightning is way better than the original, giving each area its different tone and proper global illumination (no RTX, mind you).
    - Sound: The best sound in a game I've ever heard. Play this with headsets, as it sounds like movies do in theaters.

    From Software better adopts some of the changes Bluepoint has made in this remake into their next game, as some of the elements introduced here are truly gamechanging.    … Expand
  8. voltej
    Apr 25, 2021
    8
    This game I played first time on ps5. Good game,good story and good aciton for souls game just in the end not enough for story just in my opinion but you can buy and you can play anytime =)
  9. ariangoodarzi
    Apr 24, 2021
    4
    personally i think demon's soul is the worst souls game after dark souls 2

    graphicly it looks amazing. the gameplay is pretty good but my god the balance is really really bad. the magic builds are just op. the pvp sucks. the melee builds are not nearly as good as the magic ones it is unbalanced as heck. the story is alright nothing really that special tho. the bosses have borken    personally i think demon's soul is the worst souls game after dark souls 2

    graphicly it looks amazing. the gameplay is pretty good but my god the balance is really really bad. the magic builds are just op. the pvp sucks. the melee builds are not nearly as good as the magic ones it is unbalanced as heck. the story is alright nothing really that special tho. the bosses have borken hitboxes however they are really damn fun to fight against. the map design is really damn linear. not even close to dark souls 1. the actuall pve is really fun and the enemys are really cool.
    so yeah 4.5 score from me    … Expand
  10. Helles88
    Apr 22, 2021
    9
    Impatto visivo straordinario, gameplay coerente con il prodotto originale.. lavoro di restauro eccellentw
  11. hamsha
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
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  12. SRPA_Marksman
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    This is what “TRUE NEXT-GEN” gaming is all about!! Highly recommend playing this on an OLED tv with 5.1 surround. The atmosphere created by the fire lit shadows & translucent fog is simply breathtaking!! Crank up the sound for the ultimate immersion & it reverberates through your body to the bone!!!
  13. Malim100
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    El juego es una obra de arte, artísticamente es sublime, técnicamente es un titán sólido y la diversión es de 10, el padre de los Souls. Repugnante ver tantos comentarios de haters, envenenados porque no pueden jugarlo.
  14. Maugaran
    Apr 19, 2021
    8
    Game is ok but not brilliant. +Grafik +Level +Combat System -Small Level Size -no Roleplay
  15. marvsfontanilla
    Apr 18, 2021
    9
    Story: 9
    Graphics: 10
    Sound: 9
    Gameplay: 9
    Game Time: 40-50 Hours (Main Story)
  16. Andryu180
    Apr 16, 2021
    0
    A “remake” which doesn’t improve gameplay at all is just a better remaster. I couldn’t care less for super uber graphics if the combat feels old and clunky as the original game. Very lazy job, not worth the money
  17. bandito925
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    The people who rated this game poorly are hilarious.

    50% of them are allegedly upset because they this game is nothing new. Bluepoint essentially remade the same exact game so it isn't worth the money. The other 50% of them are allegedly upset because Bluepoint changed too many things. They feel like Bluepoint should have just rereleased the same exact game with a better resolution.    The people who rated this game poorly are hilarious.

    50% of them are allegedly upset because they this game is nothing new. Bluepoint essentially remade the same exact game so it isn't worth the money.

    The other 50% of them are allegedly upset because Bluepoint changed too many things. They feel like Bluepoint should have just rereleased the same exact game with a better resolution.
    So of these people are also saying that they are upset that Bluepoint made the game 60fps. According to them, this game was designed as a 30fps game, so Bluepoint made the game worse by making it 60fps (keep in mind, anyone that actually bought and played this game would know that there is literally an option in the menu to run the game in 30fps.
    Strange how they wouldn't know this when they allegedly own and played this game?

    The best was from "SoundOfTheSun". This user thinks this game's graphics are average or a little above average, which is hilarious considering that literally everyone who actually played this game would immediately notice that this game has easily the best graphics out of any console game.
    It could be argued that the graphics are better than any PC game as well. So this was a very strange opinion.

    I have a sneaking suspicion that most of the people writing bad reviews are people that are, in reality, simply upset that they will never be able to actually play this game. This game was originally accidently announced as a multi-platform game, meaning it would come out on Xbox and PC.

    However, when Sony cleared up this error and confirmed it was a PS5 exclusive, a large number of Xbox & PC owners were strangely upset.

    This is literally one of the best games out right now and you would be doing yourself a disservice by skipping out on this game    … Expand
  18. adamgamage
    Apr 11, 2021
    10
    This has to be my favorite game of the year and I doubt anything will surpass it!
  19. Chandler43
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    A masterpiece that got a fresh coat of paint. There's nothing wrong with this game except that if you aren't good at challenging games then expect to not be a fan of Demon Souls. It's the easiest of all the Soul games but still can be challenging if you are not familiar with it. Blue Point stayed true to the original and buffed up all the glitches and errors. It's definitely a masterpieceA masterpiece that got a fresh coat of paint. There's nothing wrong with this game except that if you aren't good at challenging games then expect to not be a fan of Demon Souls. It's the easiest of all the Soul games but still can be challenging if you are not familiar with it. Blue Point stayed true to the original and buffed up all the glitches and errors. It's definitely a masterpiece and worth getting a PS5 for, however, the 70$ asking price for a already made game is a little ridiculous. But 60 and below is worth it.… Expand
  20. Darkvenom39
    Apr 7, 2021
    9
    FAN FREAKING TASTIC!!! I just enjoyed every bit of it from start to finish and NG+.
    This game truly delivers on where the souls franchise could go on next with the new generation of hardware. 4K 60FPS and advanced textures make it seem so beautiful and the attention to detail is brilliant!
    If you own a PS5, then this is a MUST BUY! even if youre not much into souls games you still need    FAN FREAKING TASTIC!!! I just enjoyed every bit of it from start to finish and NG+.
    This game truly delivers on where the souls franchise could go on next with the new generation of hardware. 4K 60FPS and advanced textures make it seem so beautiful and the attention to detail is brilliant!
    If you own a PS5, then this is a MUST BUY! even if youre not much into souls games you still need to check this game out. It truly sticks to the root and original and delivers more to it with added stuff and secrets.
    Overall as someone who has played many souls games and im jumping into the father of souls games for the first time, i have to say that i am truly amazed!

    Tho one drawback why it isnt a 10 is because the game instantly sends you to NG+ after finishing the game. So if there were items and sidequests you wanted to check out before you finish the game then you would have to do everything all over again. To i dont mind to be honest lol its such an amazing game and a very amazing experience.    … Expand
  21. DiS82
    Apr 6, 2021
    10
    Whats wrong with all those 0 reviews? Lol? Game is masterpiece and Forms best Soulsgame to date. Maybe Bloodborne is only one that can rival it. And this remake looks and plays absolutely beautiful.
  22. Belafonte
    Apr 5, 2021
    9
    I have to say that I am equaly amazed by the genius of the original game and by the deepest respect of this remake for the source material. Combats feel so good and the game is so beautiful. However, it is clear that the formula has been refined in the following Souls trilogy. veterants from Souls games might feel that bosses or some levels are a bit videogamey compared to the recentI have to say that I am equaly amazed by the genius of the original game and by the deepest respect of this remake for the source material. Combats feel so good and the game is so beautiful. However, it is clear that the formula has been refined in the following Souls trilogy. veterants from Souls games might feel that bosses or some levels are a bit videogamey compared to the recent Fromsoftware games.… Expand
  23. RockFigo
    Apr 5, 2021
    10
    Un juego con historia muy buena, apartado gráfico asombroso, dificultad elevada y muy buen sonido. No tiene errores y se disfruta mucho aunque por su dificultad se puede requerir una gran cantidad de horas.
  24. soahknam
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    Simply a masterpiece, just like the original, not augmented again with excellent visuals, the gameplay always enjoyed it a lot. this game is art !!

    Story: 8/10
    Gameplay: 10+/10
    Music: 10/10
    Visuals: 10+/10

    Personal Score: 10+ A master piece !!
  25. Tresi
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    Bom demais mano, que jogão da porra. Performance estável, gráficos lindos e soundtrack marcante. Mustplay
  26. Akira85
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    This PlayStation 5 remake is a blessing for those of us who traveled through Boletaria 11 years ago
  27. Dem0nK
    Apr 3, 2021
    4
    Its not a remake, its a remaster. Bluepoint doesn't know what is game design and can't do anything good. 10 years old gameplay is stupid, resources farm is boring, and developers made it even worse when made weight for herbs etc. Only good point in this remaster is graphics and sound
  28. Youngproscia
    Apr 2, 2021
    1
    You are new to this game. You choose a strong opening character. 5 minutes into the game half your health is taken away permanently. You start the next level . You are doing well and progressing through the level. Something happens where you misstep a bit and you die. Guess what? You are sent back to the very beginning of the level, to go through the same areas and enemies again. You makeYou are new to this game. You choose a strong opening character. 5 minutes into the game half your health is taken away permanently. You start the next level . You are doing well and progressing through the level. Something happens where you misstep a bit and you die. Guess what? You are sent back to the very beginning of the level, to go through the same areas and enemies again. You make it further this time but three enemies overwhelm you. You die. Guess what ? Right back to the beginning.
    Wheeeee thus is so much fun!! Not so much a game as an excercise in anger and wasting your time.
    The 1 is for the graphics. Completely overrated. You have been warned....    … Expand
  29. zhribovanact
    Mar 31, 2021
    2
    While the graphics is stunning, the gameplay sucks on the PS5. The game has a really weird target auto-focus [with R3], which is annoying, and the stupid camera turns all the time, leaving you vulnerable.

    I'm fine with the game being hard, but for the love of God, it needs more checkpoints. When you die, you start from the beginning and lose all souls, which sucks, I sold the game    While the graphics is stunning, the gameplay sucks on the PS5. The game has a really weird target auto-focus [with R3], which is annoying, and the stupid camera turns all the time, leaving you vulnerable.

    I'm fine with the game being hard, but for the love of God, it needs more checkpoints. When you die, you start from the beginning and lose all souls, which sucks, I sold the game because I thought it would be more n00b friendly. This is also my first souls game.

    TL;DR:
    - Game is too difficult
    - Lack of checkpoints, you start from the beginning when you die, which sucks.
    - Auto-focus target controls are awkward.

    + Graphics    … Expand
  30. Hiyaky
    Mar 30, 2021
    3
    The game exists simply to lead you to enemies, with shallow content and mechanics, there is nothing great in this game. Being unnecessary hard, Demon’s Souls have nothing to motivate you to continue fighting against whoever wants to kill you. You usually know you will die in any game, so it is necessary to create reasons to keep you playing it. In this game, it’s much easier to die, and noThe game exists simply to lead you to enemies, with shallow content and mechanics, there is nothing great in this game. Being unnecessary hard, Demon’s Souls have nothing to motivate you to continue fighting against whoever wants to kill you. You usually know you will die in any game, so it is necessary to create reasons to keep you playing it. In this game, it’s much easier to die, and no actual cause to make you continue, not even the combats are worth it.
    Another thing are the points your character have, with many, many options that don’t really change anything in your gameplay, only making the game more complicated.
    And, well, it is horrible to die for a boss and having to walk thorough kilometers and fight so many enemies just to fight the boss again, which turns out to desmotivate the player to even try again.
    If the game were updated with a new system of checkpoints, and try to make some narrative, it would value something, but the actual price is crazy. If you really want to play it, wait to buy it.    … Expand
  31. Filmanwalt
    Mar 28, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So the game is over after 30 hours and 29 minutes as well as level 85. To classify you should note that I have played Dark Souls 1-3, Bloodborne and Sekiro before (right before this Playthrough), but Demon's Souls is the first of all this Games. But it was clear to me from the start that I would only play this game in the remake.

    story

    Soul title, everything is very, very interesting, you only understand half of it and are still happy about the "story background noise" that always accompanies you. King, annihilation, demons, bondage to the nexus; everything cool as always.
    Spoiler: to the end
    I let the young lady with the dirty feet do her job! I don't know if she could have been killed too.

    Graphics / performance / glitches

    The game looks awesome. It's probably the prettiest game out there on nextgen consoles right now. The graphics are incredible, the atmosphere is very well absorbed and I like the overall look of the game very much. The individual areas all have something for themselves, are sufficiently different in their look and the Latria tower, as well as the storm area, optically appealed to me best, next to the first world.

    The game went really well and I played it in performance mode. Occasionally there were a few lootglitches, but this is absolutely to be overlooked. On the other hand, I have to mention how bugged the gargoyles were on me. One glitch after the other, attacking the air or getting stuck on the bridge, etc. once I had to end the bossfight for the time being because the creature simply glitched away. It's a shame and I haven't seen it in any other soul game.

    Gameplay

    So right after Sekiro you have the feeling of being a snail and walking at a snail's pace. It's very sluggish, but after a bit of getting used to it, I was completely back in it and I didn't mind. Then it was that special Souls feeling again.

    I really liked the weapons and while I played with the Claymore relatively quickly for a long time, I used boss weapons especially towards the end, after I figured out how it worked. I found the old hero's blade really cool, so I played it through.

    I also liked some boss fights very much, but these were mainly those fights that were more reminiscent of Dark Souls (e.g. the Flame Sneak or Penetrator). I didn't really like that many of the boss fights consisted of mechanics that you just had to carry out and the boss was down (e.g. the dragon god, who for me is one of the most boring bosses of all soul games). What all bosses have in common is that they are far too easy. The last two bosses or the penultimate one was cool but totally easy (maybe I was already relatively high in the level, but the bosses were already very easy before). The last two bosses also rather disappointed me as the "final boss", and to be honest, I didn't realize that that was the end.

    In addition to the at least lame boss fights, at least in terms of gameplay, there are farms that are probably not absolutely necessary but felt very helpful (I mainly farmed souls here in order to then buy arrows, herbs, etc.). Fortunately, they shut down this farm aspect in the soul games and I never really farmed in any Dark Souls part. After all, there is a place in Demons Souls later that makes it extremely easy to farm many souls (it's actually quite fun) or there are different farm spots.

    What is left to say ... oh yes the world trend. Wasn't my thing, I have to say honestly, because I prefer, as in the successors, that I discover secret ways (e.g. by hitting the wall). I don't want to compare too much with the successors, but I ended up playing Demons Souls as the last and I'm glad that Fromsoft has changed a lot.

    I still have two points of criticism: The simple chaining of worlds reminded me too much of Dark Souls 2. In Dark Souls 1 it was just better with the world network. And inventory management sometimes pissed me off, especially because I always had the load too heavy and constantly had to swap things around.

    Conclusion

    Again, I emphasized my points of criticism of the game, but that doesn't change the fact that I had a lot of fun for 30 hours and 29 minutes. Demons Souls is part of a long success story of these games and I liked it better than Dark Souls 2. With 8/10 demon souls it is very well served, but despite the same rating, it is under Dark Souls 1 for me and is "significantly" weaker than the rest of the games. This ends my journey at Fromsoftware ... for now.    … Expand
  32. Dom007
    Mar 28, 2021
    9
    The graphics are downright amazing and there are overall improvements on the original game with it being overall more cinematic, some boss fight improvements and making the weaker areas/ environments better than what they once where. The combat has only improved with better actions and more fluid combat and this makes it more enjoyable to play than the original which has some outdatedThe graphics are downright amazing and there are overall improvements on the original game with it being overall more cinematic, some boss fight improvements and making the weaker areas/ environments better than what they once where. The combat has only improved with better actions and more fluid combat and this makes it more enjoyable to play than the original which has some outdated mechanics. My only issue with the remake is the fact it has lost some of its charm it once had. The soundtrack whilst impressive as a score is not very memorable or fitting since all the tracks are mostly orchestral. The original had such good variety in its music and some of the boss soundtracks are totally inferior in the remake. As a result I can't really memorise the music in this game. On the other side of things some places have lost the atmosphere they once had. Not sure if it's the modern graphics or the redesign but this also takes away some of the charm. Overall however it was overall a solid game.… Expand
  33. 8Shaka8
    Mar 26, 2021
    1
    Lixo, dificuldade desbalanceada para esconder a falta de conteúdo, não se deram o trabalho de rever. Não acredita? Bom jogo!
  34. dangyosabyss
    Mar 25, 2021
    5
    Its a 5/10. A ps5 game shouldnt control like this even if it is meant to be a 'faithful remake' (it isnt). The content is too light and there needed to be more items/armour/weapons (and I dont mean level locked special edition weapons that are useless as soon as you leave 1-1). The game visually is stunning (as it should be) bar the facial expressions of the characters. These are not good.Its a 5/10. A ps5 game shouldnt control like this even if it is meant to be a 'faithful remake' (it isnt). The content is too light and there needed to be more items/armour/weapons (and I dont mean level locked special edition weapons that are useless as soon as you leave 1-1). The game visually is stunning (as it should be) bar the facial expressions of the characters. These are not good. Ps2 tier. Theyre not grotesque in the endearing way like in other Soulsborne games. They are just bad. Mass Effect Andromeda bad. And to address the elephant in the room and trigger hatemail - this is what happens when you let a non-japanese team make a souls game. American politics from the get go mar this game. The rubix cube characterisation is idiotic and is not needed in a japanese game made originally by japanese people. It only serves to show why so many people adopt a 'japanese games only' approach - theyre tired of propaganda in video games. There was none of this in any of the From Games prior. Consider it testament to how politics in the west ruin everything in gaming. I have a feeling that in the years to come we will look back on this game in embarrassment as blind pandering led to more offensive portrayals than it might ever have destroyed. I will say 'Satsuki' and move on. The control scheme doesnt make the most of the ps5's raw power. It still feels 'choppy'. Memes and player message palettes bordering on walkthroughs also have no place in Souls games. Souls games became popular because they were always themselves. They taught you rather than pandered to you. Reducing them to dated meme machines does them a huge disservice. We dont need pop anime or Simpsons references in games because all they do is lower the games content to the value of clickbait list fodder.

    tldr : DS got a AAA makeover making it pretty but in return was made every bit as vapid as that classification suggests by the western stupidity injected into it.    … Expand
  35. Othman-ll
    Mar 25, 2021
    10
    This is the best game on ps5 so far... a bit difficult but when u get used to it its amazing. btw im not a soul fan and this is my first soul game
  36. GameFan8567
    Mar 23, 2021
    10
    Great Remake! I bet all the low scores are casuals getting destroyed. Loved the original and love this too!
  37. Simsim1991
    Mar 23, 2021
    10
    This game is amazing! If like me you have never play to Demon's souls before this remake on PS5, when you start the game you will be annoying by the difficulty of this game and you will surely want to resell this game because it is to difficult. But if you decide to continue, you will understand the incredible pleasure that this game brings.
  38. Coolguy24853
    Mar 23, 2021
    5
    I don't know how to feel about this game its so hard its stupid it doesn't live up to the original either
  39. martamstart
    Mar 22, 2021
    5
    I can understand that this game is fun for fans.

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

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

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

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

    5/10 because I see just too little warning for beginners, but also a very good game for experienced players familiar with the game.    … Expand
  40. samtheham123
    Mar 21, 2021
    10
    its a remake what else can i say? great job bluepoint on reenvisioning this classic for the current generation of gamers!
  41. KillMeOnceMore
    Mar 21, 2021
    6
    While the presentation gets an astonishing overhaul and the primary gameplay gets just enough refinement to bring it up-to-date, why on earth such an opulent remake has decided to take an archivist's approach to what is essentially a prototype title is beyond me. The weapon upgrade system, online play, and character respec all needed much more consideration and modernisation than they'veWhile the presentation gets an astonishing overhaul and the primary gameplay gets just enough refinement to bring it up-to-date, why on earth such an opulent remake has decided to take an archivist's approach to what is essentially a prototype title is beyond me. The weapon upgrade system, online play, and character respec all needed much more consideration and modernisation than they've been given. Something of an empty vessel and missed opportunity, really.… Expand
  42. Soupplate
    Mar 18, 2021
    9
    The best game of the New console launch window. Looks fantastic and plays fantastic. Mechanically obtuse in a few ways that wete refined in later entries It's the 3rd best souls game, which is still a massive accomplishment
  43. Zetty545
    Mar 13, 2021
    9
    Absulutely amazing Souls game and a great lunch Title. Game Crashed when i died. Could not load the safe game, it maintains to crash. Fix was to delete the safe game and download it back from the backup cloud. (If ps plus member) overall my favourite Ps5 game so far.
  44. Aguiarleo7
    Mar 13, 2021
    10
    The game is so f*cking awesome and tough! Very impressive in the quality of graphics and so many things to do! Prepare yourself for a good and addictive game!
  45. ilkerbey
    Mar 12, 2021
    10
    Bluepoint god bless you! Wonderful game thank you ingilizcem yetmiyor çok harika olmuş oynarken grafiklerden gözlerim kanadı haptick feedback de cabası
  46. Aclysmic
    Mar 9, 2021
    9
    This was my first souls game so when I first touched it my first thought was obviously how hard it was. I put it down multiple times for a bit since release but each time I’d get more and more progress and understand the game more. Now I just beat the game and am on NG+ reminiscing about what a game this was. This game will always hold a special place in my heart because of it’s difficultyThis was my first souls game so when I first touched it my first thought was obviously how hard it was. I put it down multiple times for a bit since release but each time I’d get more and more progress and understand the game more. Now I just beat the game and am on NG+ reminiscing about what a game this was. This game will always hold a special place in my heart because of it’s difficulty as well as it’s magnificence.… Expand
  47. xiaoemo231
    Mar 9, 2021
    2
    Remake and Outsourced works but expensive.
    The heroine will not respond to the player's actions.
    Custom faces not enough.
  48. Onefunnyguy
    Mar 8, 2021
    10
    Visually stunning game that is actually running two game engines at once; Bluepoint has their engine handling all visuals while the original game's engine is responsible for combat timing and logic. So it still plays like a From Soft game but looks absolutely amazing. Bluepoint is much better at netcoding thsn From Soft, so online play has been very smooth.

    This is probably the best    Visually stunning game that is actually running two game engines at once; Bluepoint has their engine handling all visuals while the original game's engine is responsible for combat timing and logic. So it still plays like a From Soft game but looks absolutely amazing. Bluepoint is much better at netcoding thsn From Soft, so online play has been very smooth.

    This is probably the best example of a next gen game available right now. Even if you don't think From Software games are your thing, I urge you too give it a shot.    … Expand
  49. swkane
    Mar 4, 2021
    10
    Demon's Souls blew my mind. This game popped my Soulsbourne cherry and what a special time it was. They say you always remember your first, and I will never forget Demon's Souls.
  50. Gktuaydemir
    Mar 4, 2021
    10
    It has been a great production that stays true to the original but also enhances and glorifies it. The graphics are excellent, the mechanics are excellent, the game play is excellent.
  51. Rippy3
    Mar 2, 2021
    9
    Having never played a souls game I am glad I stuck with it. I was getting destroyed at first but as you play more it gets easier. The gameplay is great and have loved exploring. Combat is fantastic and very strategic.

    The game forces you to mix up your play style because of all the different enemy types. Would have been a 10 but the implementation of adaptive triggers is quite poor on the bow.
  52. KasaethaN
    Mar 1, 2021
    10
    This game is just awesome, addictive, beautiful. I absolutely love it. Highly recommend it to anyone.
  53. Bene86
    Feb 1, 2021
    10
    Oh my gosh, this is my first Souls game and it's soooo good! I never was bores and i'm in world 4.1 now and its just brilliant. I love the graphics, the sounds, the controll and the rpg system. Its hard but you will learn and learn and in the end, you will kill the boss of a level and this feels so good! Thaks Sony! All this 0-Rating peoples are nostalgic Freaks who hates everything whatsOh my gosh, this is my first Souls game and it's soooo good! I never was bores and i'm in world 4.1 now and its just brilliant. I love the graphics, the sounds, the controll and the rpg system. Its hard but you will learn and learn and in the end, you will kill the boss of a level and this feels so good! Thaks Sony! All this 0-Rating peoples are nostalgic Freaks who hates everything whats not the original or Xbox Fangirls. Or its just to hard for them.… Expand
  54. WorldRedbull
    Feb 27, 2021
    8
    Demon's Souls is the first actual entry of the souls series, and this is it's remake. How is it?

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

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

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

    Overall despite these flaws, Demon's Souls Remake is still the classic game from 2009. It was a helluva good time, and is one of my top SoulsBorne games. I prefer Dark Souls 1 honestly myself(Second Favorite), but Demon's Souls definitely would be third.    … Expand
  55. DSouls_guy
    Feb 26, 2021
    10
    Demons souls on ps3 was already a piece of art, and the remake on ps5 has improved everything from the original!!! Best remake I've ever had the honor to play. Ds is an 11 out of 10!!!
  56. KnightArtorias7
    Feb 26, 2021
    9
    Buen remake, pero se ve exactamente igual que el original pero con hermosos gráficos Y lamentablemente arruinaron el soundtrack, aun asi me gustó mucho
  57. mxnu54
    Feb 26, 2021
    0
    Very bad gameplay, completely bugged. Not hard like in Sekiro, just bad. Never worth more then 30bucks.
  58. Mjmg
    Feb 23, 2021
    10
    Congratulations to PS studios and bluepoint this is a well done remake of course it doesn’t have everything of the first game but I think this is superior to the original version and the gameplay is better in this version. In my opinion this is a good welcome to the new generation of PS.
  59. Mmartinez
    Feb 23, 2021
    10
    This is one of the most beautiful and well done remake I've ever played, it is completely original and respects so much the original game, we could say this game is the father of souls game, go wherever site you want to go this game is amazing and everyone is loving it, ignore the critics of the salty xbox guys at this site.
  60. AlAwadhi
    Feb 16, 2021
    10
    Best Ps5 Game, Must play, its hard but really worth it, the sounds, graphics very clean and good
  61. Krachsus
    Feb 16, 2021
    9
    Amazing game.. Mindblowing graphics and boss fights. Just one contra.. It aint that hard souls game.
  62. Distblood
    Feb 15, 2021
    9
    una maravilla técnica y gráfica, digna de nueva generación.
    el unico problema es totalmente continuista no incluye absolutamente nada (salvo una armadura).
  63. Jaimeastur
    Feb 15, 2021
    10
    BUENÍSIMO! Me ha tenido súper atrapado de principio a fin, una obra maestra
  64. PotatoPen
    Feb 15, 2021
    10
    It's a 10 cause it's a soul game with Sony's quality combined...this game is gorgeous
  65. MickeyBrownEyes
    Feb 12, 2021
    10
    Exquisite game, it masterfully preserves all the magic from the original and brings it to the next gen. What a lot of good memories, all remade and recrafted to bring us an unforgettable adventure again!
  66. Ghoster
    Feb 12, 2021
    10
    Probably the best game ever! I'm fan of all SoulsBorne games (except Sekiro which was complete fail), but this one regarding atmosphere and environment better than any. In my personal opinion probably easiest SoulsBorne game, but awesome! Remake is done flawless and perfect! Good job!
  67. washio84
    Feb 11, 2021
    10
    Best game of 2020! Enjoyed it thoroughly from start to finish. Most beautiful game I've played, both visuals and audio. Worth every penny.
  68. Markvan
    Feb 10, 2021
    10
    Best game ever made. Made better because I'd never played anything in the Souls franchise before. Felt like there was a real purpose to improving your character. Yes you will die often, but the trick is to figure out optimal strategies for each situation / boss which is very satisfying.
  69. Girl1
    Feb 10, 2021
    0
    This is the worst game Iv ever played I hate that sword at beginning it out of control cannot hit targets at the side there is no pointer to lock on to targets to u no u hitting them and the constantly starting over is a joke not worth 60 pound one bit I was given this game cheap because the other person hated it 2 I’m trying my hardest get really far then have to start all over again wasThis is the worst game Iv ever played I hate that sword at beginning it out of control cannot hit targets at the side there is no pointer to lock on to targets to u no u hitting them and the constantly starting over is a joke not worth 60 pound one bit I was given this game cheap because the other person hated it 2 I’m trying my hardest get really far then have to start all over again was a bad decision for person who made this game I am a female who enjoys many games this is deffo not one of them if they changed that stupid sword and the constant restarting I’d loved it but don’t even rate it a 1… Expand
  70. Rezoman
    Feb 10, 2021
    9
    Fantastic remaster! Honestly I was happy to know that a different studio would be working on it since the dark souls remaster was literally just a frame rate boost. People who are saying that the dark atmosphere is gone are just a bunch of babies who are hating on the game cause it still has a dark atmosphere.
  71. SoriddoSuneku
    Feb 10, 2021
    10
    Fantastic remake, true to the original And exceeds it with mind blowing next gen visuals and almost non existent loading times.

    Pro tip, play this on oled HDR tv, mindblowing
  72. rikipuk1
    Feb 10, 2021
    10
    Un capolavoro. Giocarlo in questa definizione è spettacolare. Fantastiche le nuove musiche (tranne che per un boss in particolare nel quale avrei mantenuto l’originale)
  73. TheOldHunter
    Feb 9, 2021
    10
    Fantastic remake of a great classic game, absolutely a must buy for anyone getting a PS5 :)
  74. IcarusRyukiZ
    Feb 7, 2021
    10
    A truly masterpiece. With great graphics, detail, visual and music remake. Definitely recommended! But it is a challenging games to new comer. But always try, dead is just a way to learn this game
  75. Ramoten
    Feb 7, 2021
    10
    After multiple playthroughs of every game in the Dark Souls trilogy, Bloodborne and Sekiro, I had almost forgotten how remarkable the game that started it all was. For a game that is all about its atmosphere, immersion and gameplay, a remake that presents the game in unbelievable 60 FPS detail, with perfect sound and controller feedback, and almost non-existing load time between areas,After multiple playthroughs of every game in the Dark Souls trilogy, Bloodborne and Sekiro, I had almost forgotten how remarkable the game that started it all was. For a game that is all about its atmosphere, immersion and gameplay, a remake that presents the game in unbelievable 60 FPS detail, with perfect sound and controller feedback, and almost non-existing load time between areas, makes the Demon's Souls experience come to life like never before, doing the original From Software vision for the game full justice and a little more. I bought the PS5 solely for this game, and my sky high expectations were easily met - just fire that Soul Arrow once, and you know what I mean. Sorry, Dark Souls 1 and Bloodborne, The old king has returned and once again claimed the top spot. Best game ever made? I am hard pressed to find a finer example of the art form.… Expand
  76. Desimpedido
    Feb 6, 2021
    10
    Awesome game, great graphics and music. Works perfect with the dual sense. Must play
  77. KillerGmbH
    Feb 6, 2021
    8
    The last from Software Game i had not finished on my list.
    The biggest thing are those graphics, the look awsome!!
    For everything els, mhhh its an old game with old mechanics. But still better than most games today. Levels are harden then the bosses. Souls games are normally all about the boss fights, this game is about the atmosphere and the levels. For an game of 2009 its one of the    The last from Software Game i had not finished on my list.
    The biggest thing are those graphics, the look awsome!!
    For everything els, mhhh its an old game with old mechanics. But still better than most games today.
    Levels are harden then the bosses. Souls games are normally all about the boss fights, this game is about the atmosphere and the levels.
    For an game of 2009 its one of the best, now in 2021 its great but with flaws.    … Expand
  78. bear00766
    Feb 6, 2021
    10
    Demon's Souls remake is jaw dropping and more than lives up to the hype. The attention to detail in this game is mind blowing for a launch
  79. SergioPinto
    Feb 5, 2021
    10
    This game is Bluepoint Games's greatest accomplishment yet. They managed to surpass the original Demon's Souls, which was already an incredible game. In its place, they created what I consider to be THE BEST Souls game to date.

    The attention to detail is superb, translating into breathtaking visuals and a vivid atmosphere. The gameplay, although tweaked a little in order to modernize    This game is Bluepoint Games's greatest accomplishment yet. They managed to surpass the original Demon's Souls, which was already an incredible game. In its place, they created what I consider to be THE BEST Souls game to date.

    The attention to detail is superb, translating into breathtaking visuals and a vivid atmosphere. The gameplay, although tweaked a little in order to modernize it, remains true to the original. The game is personally much more enjoyable now, since not only were some of the original game's faults corrected, like a less fluid combat system (which feels very intuitive in the new game), but also some of the new elements like weight on plants add a new layer of difficulty.

    The improvement in graphics is surreal, as Bluepoint redid all the models and textures in the game. Not only that, but things like animations and lighting have also been highly upgraded. Other elements like shadows and water dynamics behave as if it were real life. The level of polish in this game is practically unmatched right now. Some would even call this game a true cinematic experience. In short, this is a must-have for all players.

    PS: The people giving this game a rating of zero, one or two are either clearly trolls or have nostalgia glasses too deep into their eyesight.    … Expand
  80. lhunsaker
    Feb 5, 2021
    10
    Bluepoint Games has delivered a spectacular revival of one of my all-time favorite games. The only reason the user score for this game isn’t higher is because people are review-bombing this game since it wasn’t remade exactly how they wanted it. From an unbiased standpoint, this game is a technical wonder and is visually/audially a masterpiece (Playing with 3D audio is a MUST). The gameBluepoint Games has delivered a spectacular revival of one of my all-time favorite games. The only reason the user score for this game isn’t higher is because people are review-bombing this game since it wasn’t remade exactly how they wanted it. From an unbiased standpoint, this game is a technical wonder and is visually/audially a masterpiece (Playing with 3D audio is a MUST). The game plays precisely as it did on PS3, with some quality-of-life improvements (like being able to roll in more than just 4 directions while locked-on). There is also a breathtaking new soundtrack that builds from the original. Cant say enough about how great this remake is.This game will challenge you, immerse you, and if you’ve played the original, leave you feeling incredibly nostalgic. Overall, the experience is second-to-none.… Expand
  81. VTHokies1999
    Feb 5, 2021
    10
    First time playing a Souls game and this was fantastic. I'm now very eager to go back and play Bloodborne next.
  82. RaptorNemesis
    Feb 5, 2021
    10
    Le meilleur jeu next gen pour le moment et en plus un remake. Comme quoi retravailler les textures, les éclairages, les paters des boss et garder le scénario ainsi que l'ambiance de l'original, fait de se jeu la grosse exclue PS5.
  83. srinu634
    Feb 4, 2021
    10
    Demon's souls is a very game with stunning visuals and grueling atmosphere. Bluepoint Games has done a great job with the remake and it looks visually so pleasing. Also, it's so nice to have the option of selecting Performance vs better graphics and the 60 fps performance mode runs so smoothly on ps5.

    What differentiates this game from Dark souls 3 is that, In Dark souls 3, the bosses    Demon's souls is a very game with stunning visuals and grueling atmosphere. Bluepoint Games has done a great job with the remake and it looks visually so pleasing. Also, it's so nice to have the option of selecting Performance vs better graphics and the 60 fps performance mode runs so smoothly on ps5.

    What differentiates this game from Dark souls 3 is that, In Dark souls 3, the bosses are pretty difficult but I personally found them to be easy in Demon's souls. Also, Demon's souls has better level design which vary from tunnels to prisons to swamps. The combat of Dark souls 3 felt faster compared to Demon's souls. Of course, this is a personal opinion.

    As per cons, I noticed that the locking mechanism sucks in this game. It's frustrating and sometimes just doesn't work when each split second matters but you are trying to lock onto the enemy and end up dying :| .    … Expand
  84. ERO_Games
    Feb 4, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Buena calidad gráfica, buena jugabilidad y buena historia, solo un par de detalles, tarda mucho en encontrar una partida online ya sea para unirte como espectro azul o negro, y en el mundo santuario de las tormentas al llegar a blanco puro no logro que aparezca Satsuki para hacer su misión… Expand
  85. Khnemu
    Feb 4, 2021
    10
    Remake 1:1 perfeitinho com gráfico lindo demais e otimizações. Combate delicioso, desafiador e viciante, com aquela atmosfera souls espetacular.
  86. FuriousDanger
    Feb 3, 2021
    10
    Un juego increíble que capta toda la esencia del original de PS3, lo mas Next Gen que podemos ver por el momento en esta generación .
  87. JohnEdw
    Feb 3, 2021
    10
    Un verdadero juego de próxima generación, espectacular, maravilloso y hermoso!!!
  88. PadawanoTano
    Feb 3, 2021
    10
    I die way too much in this game but I absolutely love it!!!! It's done with so much love for the details Definitely a must play on the Ps5!
  89. Stoys
    Feb 3, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game looks soo good. and it plays really well.
    even though blueprint has done an over the top job making this game feel like a new game,
    there are still some old mechanics that makes me dislike the game.
    like the "punishment" for helping others in a world.
    there is no replay value other then the trophies and platinum.
    and the pvp is broken IMO. hit boxes and stuff is soo wierd.
    But i overall loved the game.
    and i would recommend it too every ps5 owner as this is a really good ekslusive game!
    i wish future soulsborne games are gonna look like this or hopefully better!    … Expand
  90. Mattrivas
    Feb 2, 2021
    3
    Can’t stand that after you die you have to restart from the very beginning of the stage.
  91. Ispeared
    Feb 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Super creative and fun game. Bluepoint did an amazing job remaking it, visually stunning and a lot of meat in the game.… Expand
  92. Jack662
    Feb 1, 2021
    0
    I will never and i mean it, never understand what's with the overhype for souls games. Just cause some game is hard, doesn't automatically mean that it's interesting or fun. Seems like these games are just made for people who like to kill same boss 100 times and just compete with others (like who kills this or that boss faster). To me that's like most boring way to play video games. If allI will never and i mean it, never understand what's with the overhype for souls games. Just cause some game is hard, doesn't automatically mean that it's interesting or fun. Seems like these games are just made for people who like to kill same boss 100 times and just compete with others (like who kills this or that boss faster). To me that's like most boring way to play video games. If all video games were like that, i would have some different hobby or i would invent actually good video games. Either way, i didn't like Demon's Souls. It's just boss after boss and that's it. That's the game. To me, video game needs to have way, way more depth and details to justify price like this. I have yet to try "Bloodborne" because i have read that many people who hate souls games, actually like "Bloodborne". So maybe "Bloodborne" has more depth and more interesting level design, hopefully.… Expand
  93. Foggiest
    Feb 1, 2021
    0
    Fomentar y soso juego lento... no me gusto su mecánica aaa nop mmmm... mal juego
  94. SSoulSlayer
    Feb 1, 2021
    10
    I played on PS3 and now on PS5, so much fun. I think the bosses are not as hard as Dark Souls 3 or Bloodborne, butgetting there can be very difficult and rewarding. The game us beautiful and works beautifully. If you are now to Souls games my advise is Dying is ok its part of the game, dont expect to live through your first time through a level. Rank up if you need. .Love tge grind,I played on PS3 and now on PS5, so much fun. I think the bosses are not as hard as Dark Souls 3 or Bloodborne, butgetting there can be very difficult and rewarding. The game us beautiful and works beautifully. If you are now to Souls games my advise is Dying is ok its part of the game, dont expect to live through your first time through a level. Rank up if you need. .Love tge grind, try new ways of fighting. Have fun, get frustrated? Play something else for a bit and go back, dont give up!… Expand
  95. amin-hasan
    Feb 1, 2021
    10
    Demon's Souls is my first Soul's games ever, at the beginning i was afraid that will not have fun playing it until you learn how it works, the game becomes fantastic. I was able to beat the game and now i am in 2nd playthrough.

    The graphics, 60fps, game-mechanic, challenges, and the SSD make the game so beautiful.
  96. Simpson_761
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    This game is mainly for returning Souls fans or others who desire a challenge. You will most likely struggle with this game if you do not put time and effort into it. But for me its amazing to see where it was originally to how amazing Bluepoint have made it look!!! Stunning.
  97. RodSal
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    Psn id: rodsal200
    I did 100%
    This game is the reason that i bought a ps5
    Must play for any souls fan Next Nioh2 remastered!!
  98. Raios-Rogue
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    I bought the deluxe edition of this game i wanted to experience Demon's souls the experience i missed back on PS3 the only problem i found with the game so far are the pop-in textures you can quickly see them on walls in fidelity quality cinematic native 4k 30fps mode and on the Tower Knight Boss Fight Bluepoint games didn't do a fantastic job using the PS5 ssd they barely tapped into theI bought the deluxe edition of this game i wanted to experience Demon's souls the experience i missed back on PS3 the only problem i found with the game so far are the pop-in textures you can quickly see them on walls in fidelity quality cinematic native 4k 30fps mode and on the Tower Knight Boss Fight Bluepoint games didn't do a fantastic job using the PS5 ssd they barely tapped into the PS5's hardware power the user score droped so much xbots are ranking this game with 0 because they hating on this game because they badly want to play it all of their games are low quality garbage and demon's souls remake is top quality and their first next gen game The Medium flopped hard and some filthy casual gamers complaining the game is too hard and they wasted their money go play your fortnite this ain't a game for gamer casuals it requires patience and skill which you don't have because you plays games like minecraft CS GO Call of Duty Fortnite that are for retards anybody can play those games and you learn nothing from them they require 0% brain capacity usage to play you don't develop any skills from them except accuracy that's why you casuals suck and give up like a btch ass niga if you actually spent time to improve yourself and have patience you gonna beat this game and you gonna get better at it and feel great about it and some old school soulsborne veterans like myself i see in their reviews are complaining that the game lost Miyazaki's original vision and atmosphere what are you talking about my niga the game is even better now it hasn't lost anything in fact Bluepoint games improved on the Vision of Miyazaki they improved the atmosphere. here is my review and my honest opinion.
    this is a Incredible remake of a beloved gothic action role-playing game the mother of all games that gave birth to dark souls bloodborne sekiro nioh and that inspired many game developers to follow that Fromsoftware formula and create masterpiece game of the year games just like 2018 god of war.The best looking graphical next generation game in all of gaming history and it runs butter smooth with no performance issues only on PlayStation 5 thanks to Bluepoint's Phenomenal Job this is not just a remake but a re-vision without changing the core of the gameplay and the game itself 10/10    … Expand
  99. Bornak
    Jan 30, 2021
    0
    Técnicamente horrible, sacado corriendo para el lanzamiento de la ps5, además el sonido es horrible
  100. Myp00
    Jan 30, 2021
    4
    Not a good first "souls" experience. I'd preface by saying I like challenging games. I usually crank the difficulty up to the max. Grounded mode, Give me God of War, nightmare, survival, whatever. So, I was looking forward to a challenging game.

    This was the absolute wrong kind of challenge. I can't believe there's no tutorials. I know it sucks to jump into a familiar game and    Not a good first "souls" experience. I'd preface by saying I like challenging games. I usually crank the difficulty up to the max. Grounded mode, Give me God of War, nightmare, survival, whatever. So, I was looking forward to a challenging game.

    This was the absolute wrong kind of challenge. I can't believe there's no tutorials. I know it sucks to jump into a familiar game and have your hand held for 2 hours but not everyone is familiar. What are these holograms running around? What's with these messages? Why doesn't it pause? Just a brief sampling: I got stuck in the first zone. I see the huge door. Can't go right, only left. So I go left. It circles me around back to the door. A message says "try fire." On this door?? Ok... so I use a firebox by going into my inventory and selecting use and it automatically lobs it in the direction I was facing. That will be even more useless in combat than it was on this door. So, like a desperate fool, I light my sword on fire and try hitting the door. The message said try fire, I'm trying... I do back through the left path and find the lever. Had to work up the nerve to pull it because 2 messages said to pull it so there was a solid chance it was a trap. I get through and kill the pokey shield blob easily. So, I go back to the nexus. New girl says the monumental will explain. I ran around for 15 minutes till I lucked into noticing the talk notification as I ran by the kid. Why wouldn't that trigger automatically or be more out in the open? Whatever, let's press on. I continue through the zone and make it to the tower knight. Die instantly of course and now I have to run the gauntlet again. I get back and last longer. Kill the archers on the stairs, even got some hits in. Noticed his leg is shooting out blue or something but died without doing much else. Gotta run the gauntlet again. Died on the way so I just went to bed not in the least bit wanting to play more. But I gave it another go this morning. Tried some other zones. I hate all the tight corridors. I just kind of hate the game. Different strokes and all that I guess. But this is just not for me.    … Expand
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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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