Demon's Souls

 PlayStation 5
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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3618 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 555 out of 3618
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  1. soldier69234
    Jun 11, 2021
    2
    Wish I could actually enjoy the story but the constant dying and resetting makes it a tough go. New to the souls games and I knew what I was getting into but this was just staring running the same route over and over. You finally get to a boss and get excited but alas you die and reset AGAIN. Beautiful to look at ugly to play.
  2. yaminotenshi1
    May 25, 2023
    2
    i had to try this game due all people talking about. omg is one of the most shttiest game ever played in my life. is pure garbage. is embarrassing how **** it is. i absolutely do not understand what people find wonderful in this trash. clunky, slow, boring, redundant, repetitive, stupid and retarded. if most of player consider this game a state of art, so i understand now coz fifa and codi had to try this game due all people talking about. omg is one of the most shttiest game ever played in my life. is pure garbage. is embarrassing how **** it is. i absolutely do not understand what people find wonderful in this trash. clunky, slow, boring, redundant, repetitive, stupid and retarded. if most of player consider this game a state of art, so i understand now coz fifa and cod are the most selling game ever. coz most gamer understand **** about games... i am glad i got this trash for free on ps plus...… Expand
  3. Shockscape
    Aug 17, 2023
    2
    This is an unpopular opinion but I really didn’t get on with this game. I played Elden Ring and it’s the best game I’ve ever played. But with Demons Souls, I couldn’t even get past the first level without dying. It’s extremely frustrating and the combat is challenging. I’ve given it a 2 because I liked the atmosphere and art/graphics style. And a couple of the OST songs. However I dislikeThis is an unpopular opinion but I really didn’t get on with this game. I played Elden Ring and it’s the best game I’ve ever played. But with Demons Souls, I couldn’t even get past the first level without dying. It’s extremely frustrating and the combat is challenging. I’ve given it a 2 because I liked the atmosphere and art/graphics style. And a couple of the OST songs. However I dislike everything else. Sorry but it’s a no for me. I don’t find incredibly hard games fun because they’re challenging.… Expand
  4. ErivandoXP
    Nov 4, 2021
    1
    Comprei PS5 pra jogar jogo do PS3?

    Quero algo novo, nada de remasters que não mudam quase nada.
  5. Saulsamson
    Jun 14, 2021
    1
    This is a terrible game that's way too hard. I hate that these games are being made because the resources could've been used to make something that everyone can enjoy. I honestly believe that anyone that gives a positive review to this game is a shill because no one likes getting lost and dying all the time.
  6. madoblado
    Jan 3, 2021
    1
    Cada vez que juego, la pley se me crashea, la pantalla se me llena de puntos y fuegos artificiales y se hace injugable. ¿Alguna solución aparte de tirar la consola o mandarla de vuelta al sat? 70 euros pagué por el juego, decepcionante.
  7. Yukinon
    Nov 15, 2020
    1
    I would recommend original so much more than this "remake". They took absolute classic and are trying to make quick cash with it. I still have original on ps3, you can get it cheap anywhere. This weak excuse for a remake shouldn't be a reason to get ps5. I'm very disappointed.
  8. strongblood
    Nov 17, 2020
    1
    The best thing of Demon's Souls were it's design and artstyle and Bluepoint has successfully ruined it, by editing characters, colors and architecture. On the other hand the bad thing about Demon's Souls were it's unbalanced gameplay and mechanics (you still need to grind items and can abuse some weapons in pvp) and Bluepoint didn't even touched it. Bad, very bad.
  9. sleshdot
    Nov 16, 2020
    1
    While the graphics is indeed awesome, the most iconic aspect of this game was its soundtrack. They "remastered" wrongly, removing all the iconic bits that made it so special, and now it sounds extremely generic fantasy music. The soundtrack of the Tower Knight boss fight? Gone. That's really a shame.
  10. PsiHo1389
    Jun 17, 2021
    1
    **** game without checkpoint go fak yourslef...m

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  11. Jhon71937
    Nov 22, 2020
    1
    É a mesma coisa no ps3 e ainda custa 300 reais mais 5 mil do ps5 não vale a pena
  12. 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
  13. Vicente04
    Jun 12, 2023
    1
    El peor y más mal diseñado juego que he probado en mi vida. Si queréis sufrir y pasarlo mal es vuestra decisión
  14. DigitalDevilSam
    Nov 14, 2020
    1
    Completely ruins the aesthetic and the atmosphere and the soundtrack of the original game, which is the very thing that made the original a timeless classic. It reminds me of the WarCraft3 remake; a cheap cninese knock-off (no offence to the chinese)
  15. 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
  16. AkiseKun12
    Nov 18, 2020
    1
    Fun but with mechanics from a game from years ago, the graphics do not save it
  17. Theboss2317
    Nov 14, 2020
    1
    No tiene Ray tracing, no tiene 4k nativos, anda perfectamente los 60 fps y gráficamente no se ve tan como lo esperábamos, es lamentable que se utilizará para abrir una nueva generación, al contrario de la competencia que no tenía nada pero no la kgaron como lo hicimos aquí.
  18. firsthere
    Nov 13, 2020
    1
    Worst boss simulator of 2020. Can't believe people pay 60 dollars to die 100 times on one boss, just to move on to next boss and then next, over and over again. Sekiro at least tried to add some story. This is just meh.
  19. drksoulsforever
    Nov 13, 2020
    1
    I'm so done with these endless remakes already, but the way they are marketing this is just awful. They took classic souls entry and painted it over, added hd textures, 60fps and now that's what console launch titles are going to be?? Not recommending this.
  20. fight387
    Nov 13, 2020
    1
    Resident Evil 2 team actually tried when making remake of classic. This one just feels soulless cash crab. Wouldn't recommend to anyone.
  21. enter77
    Nov 13, 2020
    1
    Weak remake with awful fake marketing. Disgusting. I would absolutely never recommend this game to anyone.
  22. dreamof-
    Nov 22, 2020
    1
    I didn't enjoy Demon's Souls Remake at all. Something felt off with it. Almost like there was no passion behind this project. Some boss re-designs looked worse than original and overall it didn't do enough new things to justify this remake. PS: I have played original multiple times.
  23. Bloodborne233
    Nov 22, 2020
    1
    Hopeless attempt to remake something that never needed a remake. Any other game would have been better choice, specially something older, pre 2007. I actually got really sad while playing it, because i was really hoping that it's something special, but it wasn't, it really wasn't. 60fps made everything smoother and that's about it. Not recommending.
  24. imjusthonest
    Nov 22, 2020
    1
    Where this deep, almost scary atmosphere from the first game? If you gonna remake a classic, you have to either make it better or at least same level. This on looks way too clean. I could mistake it for any indie game honestly. 70 dollars for 60fps. Welcome to 2020.
  25. Powerless
    Nov 22, 2020
    1
    Unusually bad remake from Sony. I was expecting something revolutionary for PS5 launch game, because this was supposed to be reason to buy PS5 in 2020, even tho i bought it anyway but for other games. But Demon's Souls remake was just waste of money imo, i haven't even finished it and i probably wont. I literally booted up my PS3 to try original again to make sure i wasn't wrong and no iUnusually bad remake from Sony. I was expecting something revolutionary for PS5 launch game, because this was supposed to be reason to buy PS5 in 2020, even tho i bought it anyway but for other games. But Demon's Souls remake was just waste of money imo, i haven't even finished it and i probably wont. I literally booted up my PS3 to try original again to make sure i wasn't wrong and no i wasn't. Original actually stood out in 2010. This one doesn't stand out even if really tries.… Expand
  26. XfighterX
    Nov 22, 2020
    1
    I'll be completely honest, i'm not impressed. As a longtime souls fan i was actually confused why even remake it? Original is perfectly fine, but i was like "fine, i will try it". Even tho it's 60fps, it doesn't feel "extremely smooth". It just doesn't add enough to justify this remake compared to other high quality remakes.
  27. Gdgamer
    Nov 26, 2020
    1
    Набридли рімейки, ремастери та спінофи, почніть робити нові ігри, Соні.
  28. CollectRunes
    Nov 30, 2020
    1
    Had solid potential, but sadly fell flat on pretty much every aspect. Other than 6ofps (that's like normal for every next gen game by the way, so it shouldn't be selling point anyway) it offer nothing really interesting. They don't do some crazy re-invention that would justify this remake like Final Fantasy VII Remake or Resident Evil 2 Remake. There's a reason why "Psycho" (1998) remakeHad solid potential, but sadly fell flat on pretty much every aspect. Other than 6ofps (that's like normal for every next gen game by the way, so it shouldn't be selling point anyway) it offer nothing really interesting. They don't do some crazy re-invention that would justify this remake like Final Fantasy VII Remake or Resident Evil 2 Remake. There's a reason why "Psycho" (1998) remake is so hated, but "Dawn of the Dead" (2004) remake isn't. Literally same thing matters for games as it does for movies.… Expand
  29. epicgamer444
    Nov 30, 2020
    1
    @ GamingNordMedia
    Not just "sources". That's exactly what happened and i'm sure most people who have brain, already know this. This game got over 500 positive user reviews in first 2 hours. If you click on their profile it's very clear it's fake and some of them forget to translate it to english, so they posted review in their own language. So i did some research and basically it's bunch    @ GamingNordMedia
    Not just "sources". That's exactly what happened and i'm sure most people who have brain, already know this. This game got over 500 positive user reviews in first 2 hours. If you click on their profile it's very clear it's fake and some of them forget to translate it to english, so they posted review in their own language. So i did some research and basically it's bunch of asians from different asian countries who possibly get some money for writing positive reviews. So then some negative reviews came out that started calling it out and all of these were deleted. And now they have over 1400 positive reviews lmao. It's crazy.    … Expand
  30. CourseCorrectio
    Nov 30, 2020
    1
    Souls games have actually really small audience and i mean people who actually like to play them not use immortality mode on PC. Whoever uses mods with these games to get past bosses is not actually fan of these games. Whole point of these games is that you die 100 times on one boss until you beat it and then you move on to next boss to die another 100 times. Not many people care aboutSouls games have actually really small audience and i mean people who actually like to play them not use immortality mode on PC. Whoever uses mods with these games to get past bosses is not actually fan of these games. Whole point of these games is that you die 100 times on one boss until you beat it and then you move on to next boss to die another 100 times. Not many people care about this type of gameplay and to most people it's just absolute time waste and generally not fun. I'm one of those who finds these games extremely boring and just complete waste of time and enegery. If someone likes them, that's fine, but like i said it's actually pretty small audience who really like these games. I think Bloodborne is different because they actually went deeper with that one and made overall world more interesting, so that's why it was obviously more popular. I also like Bloodborne and it's also only souls game i really care about. Demon's Souls remake is most basic souls game you can ever find. It manages to be more boring than any other souls game ever and after playing it for 4 hours i just gave up, it was so pointlessly repetitive.… 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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