Demon's Souls

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3618 Ratings

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  1. UnexpectedQuaza
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    This was my first experience with Demon Souls and boy was I lucky. The graphics are insane, the loading speeds are mind boggling, and the animations are all so smooth. Really love every environment and overall atmosphere. Bosses really felt and looked like they could come out of your screen with how good their textures looked.
  2. EduardoMeurer
    Feb 20, 2022
    8
    Sou um grande fã da saga souls, os gráficos e os efeitos de partículas e iluminação são incríveis, o único problema é que o clima sombrio e até de terror que o original do Ps3 foi totalmente eliminado.
  3. 21gramos
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Excelente remaster del juego original muy fiel a los detalles, gráficamente hermoso.
    Felicitaciones a los creadores de esta maravillosa aventura remasterizada
  4. KevinJDM
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Świetna, trudna, a do tego w nowoczesnej oprawie. Polecam, zabawa na wiele godzin.
  5. Volphied
    Feb 20, 2022
    8
    Aunque se note el paso del tiempo en las mecánicas del combate, se maneja al personaje muy bien y es reconfortante el acabar con los enemigos. Puedes elegir el mundo por el que quieres empezar a voluntad y el añadido de poder enviar al almacén el inventario sobrestante desde cualquier lugar es un añadido de 10 que ojalá tuvieran otros souls. La pega para mí, las grandes caminatas paraAunque se note el paso del tiempo en las mecánicas del combate, se maneja al personaje muy bien y es reconfortante el acabar con los enemigos. Puedes elegir el mundo por el que quieres empezar a voluntad y el añadido de poder enviar al almacén el inventario sobrestante desde cualquier lugar es un añadido de 10 que ojalá tuvieran otros souls. La pega para mí, las grandes caminatas para luchar contra el 1º jefe de la zona y lo cercanos que están el 2º y 3º jefes; básicamente cuando eliminas al 2º jefe de la zona, el último está en una sala en frente.....haciendo que sea más tedioso llegar al 1º jefe por todas las vueltas que das. La OST de este remake, para mí es lo más flojo, se escucha todo muy homogéneo y eso hace que suene todo genérico si lo comparas con la música del juego original de PS3 las cuales llegas a distinguir.
    Aun con todo, me parece un remake fidedigno con un acabado gráfico de mucho cuidado.    … Expand
  6. BKSPhantom
    Feb 20, 2022
    9
    I rated the original 10 but since Bluepoint unnecessarily changed some characters, in a bad way, this game lose one point
    still a must to play tho!
  7. Kado03
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Auch wenn es ein sehr schwieriges Spiel ist: jeder tot hat mich dazu motiviert besser zu sein. Ich hatte keine Probleme mit dem Spiel, bis auf dass das Combat System extrem langweilig ist (teilweise). Sonst alles tiptop, konstante 60fps Leistung mit 4K
  8. Marcelo-Daniel
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    O primeiro foi ótimo... adora esse remake marcou mesmo, pois não é bom... simplesmente é fantástico
  9. Nickade18
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Hermoso, fresco, visualmente sorprendente. Un buen remake de un gran clásico que pule defectos del original y brinda la experiencia de un juego nuevo y maravilloso que vale cada segundo. Un platino satisfactorio y con mucha rejugabilidad. Totalmente recomendado
  10. BOLVECK
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    amazing game, very rewarding if you persevere enough to over come the challenge m/ and looks great, cant stop playing it
  11. Med_Ryan
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece
    From Well Written Story to the engaging Gameplay & Combat to the freedom of exploration & stunning world to the emotional music, what an excellent experience delivered by PlayStation Studios I think everyone should absolutely experience this gem
  12. Jeje-frantic
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    It's masterpiece made by Miyazaki and now Bluepoint bring back this masterpiece with great remake ever
  13. bigjoint
    Feb 15, 2022
    0
    ps5 exclusive cant buy a ps5 **** you sony give me a pc port you dumb *****
  14. Salt_addict
    Feb 14, 2022
    8
    First time playing demon souls, long time dark souls fan. Great game. If you are a souls fan you dont need a review score to decide if you want to play it or not
  15. hecatombeZ
    Apr 8, 2021
    10
    Un juego divertido como en su día con unos gráficos que se ven de maravilla,un juego totalmente recomendable y que supone un gran desafío.
  16. Firefistace117
    Feb 12, 2022
    10
    Look Im a Massive souls fan that has played the original, I get Some may not like the changes to the art style but some does, Heck i love the new Art style and Graphics engine. I think the OG is a Fantastic game but the remake is better... Few reasons why.
    1. The Remake Has Its Inventory send to the storage guy in nexus if ya pick to much up where as in OG you would have to sacrifice gear    Look Im a Massive souls fan that has played the original, I get Some may not like the changes to the art style but some does, Heck i love the new Art style and Graphics engine. I think the OG is a Fantastic game but the remake is better... Few reasons why.
    1. The Remake Has Its Inventory send to the storage guy in nexus if ya pick to much up where as in OG you would have to sacrifice gear to pick it up or run back to Nexus to drop stuff in storage then run BACK to get What ya wanted.
    2. 60 FPS is just Objectively better then The OGs Unstable FPS.
    3.Omnidirectional Rolling absolutely OBLITERATES the Old Fashioned 4 direction Rolling which leads to a Much better Gameplay experience Overall then the OG from just this slight Change.
    4. The animations on ripostes and Backstabs are much more diversified and unique then the OGs.. Just animations in general in remake is far superior.
    Look those rating this game 1/10 doesnt know what a Real 1/10 game looks like and should be absolutely ashamed of themselves to give such a BS Score, The game Is A Freaking masterpiece in its own right and has OBJECTIVLY better Upgrades as i listed above over the OG that just makes for a Much better experience. The ONLY valid complaint is not liking the new Art style or Music but the actual Core of the game is just simply Better then The OG. Not the best souls game ever as Bloodborne still holds that title but its Definitely a Must play Masterclass of a game thats far better then 99% of other Triple A games out in this modern age.    … Expand
  17. imscared
    Feb 12, 2022
    9
    The original was what got me into harder games. This remake brings back so much nostalgia for me. Updated graphics, quality of life improvements, 60 fps, the haptic feedback on the controller along with the sound redesign. It's like a whole new game. Don't listen to the people rating this poorly. Especially if you're a souls fan.
  18. Dany4k
    Feb 9, 2022
    8
    Great souls game with amazing graphics. One of the "must-buy" games for PS5 for sure! I played Bloodborne before this and although I find BB has a beter story, map and enemies, this one wins by far in graphics and framerate (30 vs 60). In conclusion, if you enjoy souls games and own a PS5, please make yourself a favor and get this gem.
  19. namelessrequiem
    Feb 8, 2022
    7
    7/10, this definitely felt like the easiest souls game, fun but barely challengeable
  20. PabloGilvan
    Feb 8, 2022
    7
    If you come from a Dark Souls saga, this game is a frustration. Beautiful graphics, but just that. There are only 3 bosses that challenges you and thats it. The only dificulty for this game is the gangspank in the maps with only 2 bonfires between a horde of enemies and a cenario that has a goal of killing you in every way possible.
  21. halabino
    Feb 6, 2022
    10
    Incredible soundtrack, graphics, and atmosphere. The orchestra paired with epic boss battles makes the victories very rewarding!
  22. MELKOR1994
    Feb 6, 2022
    10
    یکی از بهترین ساخته های استاد میازاکی که واقعا از همون ابتدا مخاطب رو جذب محیط و گیم پلی غنی خودش میکنه .عالی
  23. omnivoid
    Feb 2, 2022
    5
    One of the best games I've ever played! Amazing graphics, addictive gameplay and great replayability.
  24. nnevill
    Feb 1, 2022
    9
    Playing Demon's Souls first time after all other soulslike games is like watching old Star Wars movies after new ones. It's quite good but not that awesome as it could be if I had played it before.

    Of course graphics on PS5 is great. Elden Ring developers envy that they can't reach that level of graphics. Also it's great that there are no issues with hitboxes like in other FromSoftware    Playing Demon's Souls first time after all other soulslike games is like watching old Star Wars movies after new ones. It's quite good but not that awesome as it could be if I had played it before.

    Of course graphics on PS5 is great. Elden Ring developers envy that they can't reach that level of graphics. Also it's great that there are no issues with hitboxes like in other FromSoftware games. Probably because it's because the game was remade by Bluepoint.

    Lore is also not that great as in BloodBorne or even Dark Souls. But from other point it's good to know how it all have been started. It's quite obvious that some bosses with minor changes have been migrated to DS/BB.

    And one more thing - Demon's Souls is great for newbies - it's really easier than other soulslike. The main point - go to 4-1 and 4-2 zones as early as possible and you'll be safe and sound :)    … Expand
  25. Kankie
    Jan 26, 2022
    7
    The game wasn't that bad. It had great visuals and world design. A really well made remaster. Except it being way too easy. It's a good game if it's your first soul game but if it's not and if you are a veteran, u might not enjoy it as much. After a certain boss the game will feel like a cakewalk honestly. The majority of the bosses are waaay to easy. i would say 2 was challenging. But theThe game wasn't that bad. It had great visuals and world design. A really well made remaster. Except it being way too easy. It's a good game if it's your first soul game but if it's not and if you are a veteran, u might not enjoy it as much. After a certain boss the game will feel like a cakewalk honestly. The majority of the bosses are waaay to easy. i would say 2 was challenging. But the rest i defeated on my first try. Which is pretty unusual for me. Cause i only played 3-4 souls games and did not really master them. Making this game pretty easy and will unfortunately be boring to bloodborne and souls fans… Expand
  26. Yarro7
    Jan 24, 2022
    10
    Its just a masterpiece. The Combat the grafik like damn this Game has no negative Points. I had 0 lags of crashes in the whole playthrough
  27. Mouayehe7e6w8
    Jan 22, 2022
    10
    Best remake ever! Excited to see what bluepoint is working on next.this an example of how remake should be
  28. Dwideshrude1
    Jan 19, 2022
    1
    Every time you get hit, it's because the game acted in an unexpected, janky way. Leveling up HP does nothing, some enemies 1 hit kill you with undodgable BS, or stun lock you so you cant move and 1 hit kill you. There are so many situations that have 0 to do with skill, it's unreal. The hitboxes and animations feel like theyre from 2009. Like some of the hitboxes are the worst I've seen inEvery time you get hit, it's because the game acted in an unexpected, janky way. Leveling up HP does nothing, some enemies 1 hit kill you with undodgable BS, or stun lock you so you cant move and 1 hit kill you. There are so many situations that have 0 to do with skill, it's unreal. The hitboxes and animations feel like theyre from 2009. Like some of the hitboxes are the worst I've seen in a LONG time. Literally, there will be a plank of wood, and your character will move AROUND IT IN A 6 FOOT RADIUS. This means platforming/falling (necessary to progress) will 100% get you killed in a playthrough. You wont avoid it. speedrunners will avoid this game like the plague due to the inconsistensy of this game's systems. The people giving this a 10 should be investigated for fraud, theyre being paid. The bugs alone push it down to an 8, the non updated systems push it down to a 5, but the absolute sheer amount of **** that is unpolished in terms of modernization and balance, puts it down to a ONE. The absolutley mind boggling stupidity and bull****tery of the AI coexisting simultaniously is one of the most facepalming gameplay experiences of the modern day. You'll see enemies attack random objects, or kill themselves for no reason! But then, other times they will SPAM in a way where you cant even escape! Another thing, the camera doing unexpected movements, or your character not obeying you will get you killed, 99% of the time. You can be locked on and your character will face away to shoot projectiles due to a bug??? Not even to mention how OFTEN THIS GAME EATS INPUTS. TOO MANY TO COUNT. Also locking on doesnt prioritze threats, it feels so maliciously coded, just to F you over. Everything feels so dated other than graphics. Use this UI, for example, and tell me it's acceptable in 2022. Go ahead, I dare you. Idk man...just reallllly tough to defend. We deserve better for next gen.… Expand
  29. melchaios
    Dec 20, 2021
    9
    Jesus christ, the amount of whining in the user reviews is astounding, people are really spoiled now a days. It's been a while since the last time i left a review, but seeing all the really low scores really grind my gears, so here it is: this game, is a perfectly functional and good remake, period. I get that some people set their expectations too high and wanted something along the linesJesus christ, the amount of whining in the user reviews is astounding, people are really spoiled now a days. It's been a while since the last time i left a review, but seeing all the really low scores really grind my gears, so here it is: this game, is a perfectly functional and good remake, period. I get that some people set their expectations too high and wanted something along the lines of Resi 2 remake, and sure enough, this doesn't achieve those heights, but not being exceptional DOES NOT equal being bad, not finishing in the podium in the olympics doesn't mean you're a bad athlete. Anyway, as a souls veteran who loved the original DeS and who has platinumed every single souls game to date, I can tell you that this game is good and it's everything I expected: The same game but prettier and with some Quality of life improvements, and viewed as that, Bluepoint did a terrific job at it, there's nothing groundbreaking here but it accomplishes what it set out to do.
    GAMEPLAY: it's untouched for the most part, the same good ol' DeS that you remember. With a great overhaul to inventory management since now you can send items to storage if you don't have the space, which was one of the major gripes with the original. Another plus is that you now have 8 way run while locked. Besides that the only small changes I noticed: 1. the fast roll seems slower and with less i-frames 2. certain weapon animations are a tiny bit different (barely noticeable). People complaint that the game is boring and lacking compared to newer From soft titles, but that's now fault of the remake, it's just that the mechanics of DeS are more dated since it was the prototype for the souls games; then again it's a delicate balance between remaining faithful to the original or having innovation, bluepoint chose being faithful which is pretty respectable.
    GRAPHICS: Absolutely beautiful, your jaw drops at the details and definition, plus the fps. It takes the experience to a new level. There's been controversy over some redesigns, and while some of the changes are debatable (fat ministers), it really doesn't stick out like a sore thumb or anything, hell, once you're playing you really don't notice at all. I was for instance, thinking I prefered the original Dragon god that looked more like a dinosaur instead of an alienoid creature, but once I got to him not only did the experience remain true, but I actually came to appreciate the new desing on it's own terms. And there are many original desingns that had to be recreated where they nailed it, plus facial expresions (patches is **** glorious, every bit as punchable as I imagined him in real life), Selen Vinland is much better in my opinion, depraved ones are also great. As for people saying that the "tone is lost" "it doesn't have the same feeling", I don't really know what game they played...... the tone remains, it's all dark fantasy, with gritty, decadent landscapes, but with much, muuuuch more detail and definition.
    MUSIC: Another point that extreme purists like to make a big fuss about. The music is fine guys, the complaints come from plain nostalgia. Original music is minimalistic because of budget, proof is that Miyazaki himself in subsequent works like DS, BB and Sekiro, has used full Orchestras to do pieces with high production value. If DeS had had more budget, it would've gotten music similar to this. My favourite piece is the Maiden AStrea tune, and I'm glad to say I enjoyed the arrangement they made.
    SURPRISES¡?¡?¡?: Barely any, like I said, if you expect to be blown away by a title that seems like a whole new game a-la Resi 2 remake, with tons of new content, the sixth archstone, more endings, all the improvents from newer from soft titles, then you're gonna be dissapointed. this is just an overhauled version of the original, it has a couple of new items here and there, and a new set of armor hidden behing a very complex gathering quest, plus a "reverse world" that flips the map around, that's it, no more, no less.

    Bottomline is....... as a long term fan who regards original Demons as a 10, this is an 8 for me, I can see other fans giving maybe a 7. If you're not a fan of the original or the series, I can see picky gamers going down all the way to 6 o 5, taking into account the price tag. But 3s and 0s? come on guys.... "I can play the same game on my ps3, why pay full price for an old game?", yeah right, Imma go to my attic, dust off my 15 yr old console, hope it still works buy an 11year old game and let my brand new PS5 stay idle, great plan..... if that's your thing go at it, if like me you want to relive the experience through fresh eyes, buy this one, for me it's worth it.
    Edit: after finishing the game and spending many hours in it pvp included, i can say that its mor than i saw firat hand, this is a 9. New armor sets, new spells, mirror mode, chance to de agro npcs that you angered, ñess lag with pvp not centered around backstabs, its a very good job    … Expand
  30. ebertemelhor
    Jan 20, 2022
    10
    Esse jogo é o melhor da nova geração até o momento. Pra quem gosta de rpg, gameplay desafiadora, gráficos insanos e fluidez com 60fps esse jogo é um bom prato.
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Universal acclaim - based on 100 Critic Reviews

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  2. Mixed: 0 out of 100
  3. Negative: 0 out of 100
  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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