Demon's Souls

 PlayStation 5
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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3618 Ratings

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  1. Ollieg
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Played the original ps3 version and then gave up as it was too hard. Since then finished all the dark souls and bloodbourne since and decided to wait until they remade it, which they have, and its spectacular. Very soild and much better than the original. Bluepoint need to do all the From soft games as they look and run superbly.
  2. MarioR
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Increíble puesta al día, respetando los elementos del original, pero gráficamente espectacular. Blue Point ha tocado los justo para que el gameplay no se notase anticuado, como el arreglo de la cámara y la implementación del rodado en 8 direcciones (antes era 4). Además han añadido un grandísimo modo foto y un editor de personajes muchísimo mejor que los que incorpora From Software. EnIncreíble puesta al día, respetando los elementos del original, pero gráficamente espectacular. Blue Point ha tocado los justo para que el gameplay no se notase anticuado, como el arreglo de la cámara y la implementación del rodado en 8 direcciones (antes era 4). Además han añadido un grandísimo modo foto y un editor de personajes muchísimo mejor que los que incorpora From Software. En definitiva, este juego no solamente es igual de bueno que el original, sino que lo mejora en muchísimos aspectos. Trabajazo por parte del estudio con el que nos traen de vuelta uno de los títulos mas influyentes en la historia de los videojuegos.… Expand
  3. Achillas5
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Simply incredible. They not only remaked it completely from a graphical standpoint, but they did Quality of Life improvements to make the experience in line with modern days combat. Bluepoint are wizards.
  4. Soulsfans
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    A fantastic game with Dual Sense and the Pulse 3D support. I played it on PlayStation 3 before, but this remake still give me hyped, definitely will do more exploration in the game.
  5. Cacasecaxxx
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Vale, dejando a parte la de gente retrasada que esta haciendo review bombing, este remake es una obra maestra, es de los mejores remakes que he visto, no diré mucho más por que es el primer souls y es algo que debes experimentar por ti mismo.
  6. tec
    Nov 14, 2020
    0
    Game is more barebones than any other Souls game but suddenly after america retextures it, giving it only a visual upgrade, it is fantastic? no this game is a scam, demons souls was 9 years old with a 2 gen difference. it´s a glorified texture pack for 70 bucks + online tip, nothing new is added, no QoL changes. the visuals were just fine and releasing this as a consoleseller/ main lineupGame is more barebones than any other Souls game but suddenly after america retextures it, giving it only a visual upgrade, it is fantastic? no this game is a scam, demons souls was 9 years old with a 2 gen difference. it´s a glorified texture pack for 70 bucks + online tip, nothing new is added, no QoL changes. the visuals were just fine and releasing this as a consoleseller/ main lineup title is simply embarrasing. it was a dark gothic setting with little fantasy elements. now it´s bright and shiny. it´s wow reforged all over again, unfortunatly it´s released as a "exclusive" on a new hardware so people need to justify throwing their cash away for a new machine which tries even more to seperate you from your belonings and making you dependable from sony. big nope.… Expand
  7. yann54280
    Nov 14, 2020
    9
    ce jeu est beau fluide
    C"est un peux une vitrine visuel de la PS5 par contre il est relativement dur a ne pas mettre dans toutes les mains , mais il est gratifiant
  8. SomeDopeMojo
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Beautiful global illumination in a stunning performance mode at 60fps with outstanding fidelity makes this game look and feel amazing, the 3d audio with haptic feedback will make u jump out your seat when getting surprisingly ambushed by tough enemies. This game is full of content to keep u busy for many hours. Demon's Souls for ps5 is a true masterpiece.
  9. neoneekeri
    Nov 14, 2020
    0
    This is an absolute travesty, I see no reason to give it anything above a zero when its quite literally the exact same game I already own but with an "americanized" artstyle. Bluepoint "remade" a great artists masterpiece by turning it into a disney animatronic ride where you need to be at least 110cm tall to enter. Its an absolute abomination and I cant decide whether to cry or laughThis is an absolute travesty, I see no reason to give it anything above a zero when its quite literally the exact same game I already own but with an "americanized" artstyle. Bluepoint "remade" a great artists masterpiece by turning it into a disney animatronic ride where you need to be at least 110cm tall to enter. Its an absolute abomination and I cant decide whether to cry or laugh while comparing it to the original. A great testament to just how little SONY cares about games and how they only see them as products to milk for the lowest common denominator.… Expand
  10. Mahdiarsenali
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Awesome just awesome. What a remake.don't listen to haters this game is more than great
  11. Keifereef
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Don’t believe negative reviews, this is amazing and true to the original, amazing!!
  12. Jonas-san
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Un jeu sublime, tant par son visuel que par son ambiance et son gameplay. Bluepoint frappe fort et devient maintenant un studio incontournable dans le milieu du jeux vidéo.
  13. Denisking12
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Defently the best remake ewer this game has the most next gen graphics ewer
  14. Mohamad4alinzad
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Godfather in the souls.dont miss this❤
  15. cdvp
    Nov 14, 2020
    9
    Mais uma obra prima, sony nunca decepciona, o melhor da serie, jogo está lindo
  16. anil1632
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Game of TheGame of The Year.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................… Expand
  17. BlackShadowman
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    This game is a perfect remake it's absolutely amazing. If you are looking for something a little challenging and a more mature game this is the one.
  18. slain_phantom
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Amazing game and graphics, best game of 2020. The graphics looks smooth and very detailed
  19. Shayanshamsi
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    An absolute remake of the best souls game thanks to bluepoint and sony for this masterpiece
  20. Ichimaru
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    BRILLANTE trabajo de Bluepoint Games y Sony Japan Studio.
    La primera obra maestra de nueva generación de consolas ...cortesía de PlayStation y de sus excelentes exclusivas .
  21. Rasjam
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    A very faithful remake to the beloved classic. New animations, music, sounds, graphics etc
  22. Artorius1982
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Jogo fantástico! Tudo nele foi aprimorado tornando-o no souls like perfeito.
  23. Thug86
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    I Love the Remake. I played the original ten years ago on the PlayStation 3.
  24. Tinesh23
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Thank you Sony and Bluepoint Games for this masterpiece. The best PlayStation launch game I have ever played.
  25. Romain4921
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    This Demon's Souls remake is just woaw...
    Graphism are just so incredible and the dualsense just make the game more impressive.
    For 70$ or 80€ (in europe), i really recommand it. If you want to feel the true next gen, you will have it only for 80€ and that's a good point too.
    In my opinion this game deserve so much game awards price !!!
  26. NightEmperor
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    So much fun and a great remake with good gameplay movement and bosses right now i am having fun playing it
  27. Bazya
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    perfecto perfecto perfecto perfecto perfecto perfecto perfecto perfecto perfecto perfecto perfecto perfecto
  28. MavihsLH
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Honestly, a masterpiece. I'm concerned about the hate it's getting on metacritic, which is largely full of misinformation and possibly review bombing. Definitely baseless comments from people who haven't played the game. First up, it's a 1:1 re-creation. Meaning it does little to deviate from the original, and it doesnt have to. It's a remake, not a sequel, people should understand what itHonestly, a masterpiece. I'm concerned about the hate it's getting on metacritic, which is largely full of misinformation and possibly review bombing. Definitely baseless comments from people who haven't played the game. First up, it's a 1:1 re-creation. Meaning it does little to deviate from the original, and it doesnt have to. It's a remake, not a sequel, people should understand what it means before buying the game. Clearing some misconceptions,

    Does it have a buggy launch? Not really. It's possibly the most polished souls game you'll play on launch. Of course there are some cheesy exploits that have been overlooked, but overall, you can run an entire playthrough without encountering any.

    Is the art style generic, or worse than the original? No. Well this is subjective, but I quite liked the art style. It's insane how Bluepoint pulled off some good looking picturesque scenes with such high fidelity photorealism. Also if you dont like the art style, you can change the filters in the settings. Which give it a more ps3 look.

    There really isnt much I can add further, it's a solid game which isnt as brutally hardcore as other souls game, and I quite enjoyed it for that. It's a nice balanced experience that's perfect for casuals and veterans.    … Expand
  29. patrickres9
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    What a masterpiece. Bluepoint did a stellar job maintaining the integrity of the original game, while sharpening it's visuals. This is the launchpoint for the "Souls" genre. The atmosphere, difficulty, combat, and lore are incredible.
  30. Bondat
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    I love FROM games, but I wouldnt call myself a true veteran. I've beat dark souls twice, Bloodborne once and dark souls 3 once which was my favourite. didn't like ds2 and ran out of steam on sekiro. I didn't play the original Demon Souls, but this remake is absolutely genius. To me, a more casual from player, it feels like a true sequel to Dark souls 1, with the slower paced combatI love FROM games, but I wouldnt call myself a true veteran. I've beat dark souls twice, Bloodborne once and dark souls 3 once which was my favourite. didn't like ds2 and ran out of steam on sekiro. I didn't play the original Demon Souls, but this remake is absolutely genius. To me, a more casual from player, it feels like a true sequel to Dark souls 1, with the slower paced combat combined with beautiful next gen graphics and the best animations in a souls game to date. It feels new but familiar, and it honestly has the potential to be up there with ds3 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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