Demon's Souls

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8.1

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  1. halabino
    Feb 6, 2022
    10
    Incredible soundtrack, graphics, and atmosphere. The orchestra paired with epic boss battles makes the victories very rewarding!
  2. Cityber
    Jan 2, 2021
    10
    Un imprescindible para Ps5, la inmersión en el juego es increíble. Como todo souls, te desesperas por la dificultad, pero cuando superas cada reto las sensaciones son indescriptibles
  3. Ripjugg
    Jan 2, 2021
    9
    Amazing game. Great visials and replayability. Do mind I'm a Souls-game fan.
  4. PS5PCOWNER
    Jan 2, 2021
    10
    Fantastic visual; my jaw was draping constantly playing this game. Bluepoint did a glorious job. What fantastic game design buy from software I have never been a soul's borne guy before this game but this game made me one. Now I went back to play Dark Souls 3 and Sekiro.
    Highly Recommended.
  5. Shadow_Grey
    Jan 3, 2021
    9
    Demons souls PS5 is a fantastic game ! I think it respects all the aspects of the original game.
    Pros:
    - Good Remake
    - Next-Gen graphics
    Cons:
    -Not recommended for a new beginner to the souls franchise
    -Mediocre story

    Overall, I would recommend it if you're up to a challenge and if not don't buy it.
    Score: 9/10
  6. Double2theD
    Jan 8, 2021
    10
    A master piece. Couldn’t have paid a better homage to the original. Best looking game on my ps5.
  7. TeransiC3338
    Oct 16, 2021
    7
    Demon's Souls is a very good remake of the iconic playtation classic, yet it's just like Dark Souls Remastered with better graphics and visuals.
    It inherits all the problems of the original and tries to cover it with beautiful visuals, that's probably this remake's biggest mistake.
  8. elchicogamer16
    Jan 18, 2021
    10
    I Played it in PS3 and it was a beautiful Game but this remake is Unique is just like the original. The game Bosses are the same as the original and it feels Great is just beautiful the development in PS5 is a MAGNIFICENT GAME I REAAAAALLY LOVE IT
  9. XSgtDX
    Jan 19, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beautiful game, BUT very difficult. Battle system needs to be made easier. Too much grinding and roaming.… Expand
  10. Shadowsky101
    Jan 27, 2021
    10
    I don‘t understand, why some people hate, because it ,,only‘‘ is in 1440 p and 60fps. When the game would run in 4k and 60fps, it would not be so beautiful like the game now. Some people are really stupid. It‘s a very good game.
  11. enes388huzeyfe
    Jan 22, 2021
    10
    10 puanı hakkeden kullanıcıyı ağlatan bir oyun bitirene kadar resmen öldüm dirildim diyebilirim yani
  12. Arshia_salmania
    Jan 23, 2021
    10
    Perfect ✨✨I really enjoyed this game, and everyone should experience this game, those who say this game is not good do not understand the game like this, but this game is a masterpiece from its beautiful music to attractive gameplay .
  13. SpookyBoogie8
    Jan 24, 2021
    9
    I didn't play the original. This was my 1st game to buy and play on PS5, and it met most of my expectations. I played it every chance I got and platinumed it after 60 hours. Stunning visuals, great soundtracks and sound system. When the dragon swoops over the bridge the bass booming in my headphones and haptics made me feel legitimately scared. Tower knight fight is something I will neverI didn't play the original. This was my 1st game to buy and play on PS5, and it met most of my expectations. I played it every chance I got and platinumed it after 60 hours. Stunning visuals, great soundtracks and sound system. When the dragon swoops over the bridge the bass booming in my headphones and haptics made me feel legitimately scared. Tower knight fight is something I will never forget, the feel of steel hitting steel is a great demonstration of PS5's next gen capabilities and is executed superbly.

    Now onto negatives. There isn't much that Bluepoint studio introduced gameplay wise. I wish the world 4 was longer. I only played DS3 from the soulsborne series, so comparing it to DS3 I wish this had a higher replay value, it feels much shorter and there seem to be less builds you can try (I played as a spell sword). As I platinumed it I don't feel compelled to replay it immediately like I wanted with DS3. But I'm holding on to my physical copy because I probably will one day.    … Expand
  14. Deathbyrope
    Aug 5, 2021
    9
    This game is truly amazing and I'm glaf it was remade for the ps5. The duelsense controller and graphics truly shine on this one and of course the remade textures, motion capture and cutscenes looked amazing and suited it well. The music and ambience was done really well too.
  15. Rydberg98
    Jan 28, 2021
    10
    First I have to say, I didn't play the original. I played Bloodborne and Sekiro, so I'm not new to the souls genre. For somebody who hasn't had the chance to play the origin of the Souls Series I was excited to play the Remake, as I don't own (or will ever buy) a PS3 console now.

    First warning: If you're not into hard games with unchangeable difficulty level, then go away, because you    First I have to say, I didn't play the original. I played Bloodborne and Sekiro, so I'm not new to the souls genre. For somebody who hasn't had the chance to play the origin of the Souls Series I was excited to play the Remake, as I don't own (or will ever buy) a PS3 console now.

    First warning: If you're not into hard games with unchangeable difficulty level, then go away, because you probably will be frustrated by this game. That being said, it is a nice start in the Souls Series because it it easier than Bloodborne for example. If you understand a boss you can probably beat him even with terrible timing.

    Level Design stays close to the original I heard and isn't nearly as clever as in Bloodborne. Before some Bosses there are shortcuts, before others not. Nonetheless I liked the game and the bosses, because they were diverse and after a few tries easy to beat. The graphics are astonishing, though not as scary and depressing as in the original (as far a I can tell from youtube videos). The remake has some quality of life improvements (send to storage function, sodden ring). Online Mode ist nice, but for the start you should play offline until you are confident enough to encounter other players who want to kill you (or if your are struggling with a boss and need some help). Like any other soul game, you have to figure out good builds, weapons and additional stuff on your own. No shame to seek help in Lets Play and Walk Throughs for the start.

    I also liked the Soundtrack, though I heard from many that the OST in the original was better. I think it ist mostly because of nostalgia, I would also be angry if they made a Bloodborne remake and changed the soundtrack, because during countless Boss fights this music burned itself into my mind. When you played the original your are not set to like the remake, but in my opinion you should give it a chance. For me this remake was justified because the souls series gained its fanbase mostly through Dark Souls and Bloodborne, so most of them haven't had the chance to play this game. I am glad I was able to and don't regret buying it for 80€. High Price, yes, but worth it I guess. Especially to call it robbery, like some of the reviews did, is an exaggeration. Wait for a sale if it's too much for you or honor the developers if you can afford it.    … Expand
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. Desimpedido
    Feb 6, 2021
    10
    Awesome game, great graphics and music. Works perfect with the dual sense. Must play
  23. Flounder
    Apr 29, 2023
    6
    Overall I de say demon souls is a loving remake of the original, and I can tell regardless of not playing the original, I just however feal like it is a weak souls game, and no I dont mean its too hard, I ve had a much easier time with this game then even elden ring, my problem with this game is just how unintresthing the gimics are and how annoying actually getting to the bosses is.Overall I de say demon souls is a loving remake of the original, and I can tell regardless of not playing the original, I just however feal like it is a weak souls game, and no I dont mean its too hard, I ve had a much easier time with this game then even elden ring, my problem with this game is just how unintresthing the gimics are and how annoying actually getting to the bosses is.
    Firstly by gimics I mean stuff like the spirit system is just not very intresthing, its basically you having less health for most of the game, the world tendancy mechanic can also be very confusing, and gameplay wise it is very rare in this game to feal like you get stronger or get cooler equipment, their is no extremly epic things you can do.
    Secondly getting to the bosses can be such a tedious endevour, like theirs this great boss called the flamelurker, which is a real fun fight to learn but actually getting their in the quickest way involves falling down a shaft were you can very easily miss a ledge and insta die, it is so tediouse, and the bosses themselves arent all that, I ve never level grinded and I changed weapons about 3 times in the whole game yet most of the bosses were either incredibly lame gimmicks or way too easy, their were only a handfull of bosses that were a genuine fun challenge such as the flamelurker, maneater or penetrator, it is really lame how most of the final bosses per world were just painfully easy gimmicks like playing red light green light with the dragon god, or using a new weapon to shoot the enemy in the sky that cant rl hurt you.
    I feel like I may be judging this game unfairly since the last souls like I played was elden ring, and I kept comparing it to that, but I just feal like this game is just one of the most boring souls like a played, were most of the frustration comes from the level design rather then the challenge of the bosses.    … Expand
  24. MortalRide
    Jul 11, 2021
    10
    This game man, this game...

    I started souls games with this game. I have played Bloodborne before. But i rage quit at the bridge where there are 3 dogs waiting to attack me. But unlike Bloodborne, Demon's Souls wrapped me with its arms. It didn't let me go. Sure, when i started to play first time, i got frustrated easily. But this is what Souls games do. You have to be patient and try    This game man, this game...

    I started souls games with this game. I have played Bloodborne before. But i rage quit at the bridge where there are 3 dogs waiting to attack me. But unlike Bloodborne, Demon's Souls wrapped me with its arms. It didn't let me go. Sure, when i started to play first time, i got frustrated easily. But this is what Souls games do. You have to be patient and try again and again. After that when you got strong, the pleasure that you feel is unexplainable. You can feel your attack hit the enemy more beautifully, unlike many other games. This is a PS3 game when you look back through the history, But when you play it, it doesnt feel like it. It feels like a next gen game from the ground up.

    I thank to From Software (for doing a core mechanic like this for beyond its time) and Bluepoint Games (for doing such a crazy remastered game like this and making all people call this game remake). The words become insufficient for describing this game. Thank you again. I recommend everyone to play this game. Also if you have time, you should play with every character and try different builds. Because all these characters and all these builds would make you feel that you are playing a new game but not the same game.

    FYI : I got the Platinum Trophy :)    … Expand
  25. 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.
  26. 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)
  27. 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.
  28. 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.
  29. 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).
  30. AlAwadhi
    Feb 16, 2021
    10
    Best Ps5 Game, Must play, its hard but really worth it, the sounds, graphics very clean and good
  31. CandleWax
    Oct 2, 2021
    8
    As a pretty big souls fan, I was very excited to see a new souls game coming out for the ps5, although a little skeptical since it was made by Bluepoint and not fromsoftware. I have never played the original demon souls for the ps3 so I went into this game completely blind and excited, and I was not let down, though its not a 10/10 because of a couple issues.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    I would recommend demon souls to both new and seasoned souls players. There are a couple issues with this game, but compared to what the game gets right, those issues can be overshadowed. Along with the new ratchet and clank, the Demon Souls Remake by Bluepoint is a great way to start of the ps5.    … Expand
  32. Nikita1298
    Jul 27, 2021
    10
    This game is the first souls-like game in my life. I’ve been playing Demon’s Souls for a week and I can say that this game is absolutely amazing. Why I like it:
    - cool enemies. Some bosses are really difficult. Rarely seen in games.
    - fast loading. If you die, you are reborn in 1-2 seconds - graphics and sound. Experiencing total immersion - game length. If I buy a game for 60$ I wanna    This game is the first souls-like game in my life. I’ve been playing Demon’s Souls for a week and I can say that this game is absolutely amazing. Why I like it:
    - cool enemies. Some bosses are really difficult. Rarely seen in games.
    - fast loading. If you die, you are reborn in 1-2 seconds
    - graphics and sound. Experiencing total immersion
    - game length. If I buy a game for 60$ I wanna play for more than 15 hours    … Expand
  33. 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.
  34. 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
  35. 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!
  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. 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.
  39. hamsha
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
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  40. 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!!!
  41. Helles88
    Apr 22, 2021
    9
    Impatto visivo straordinario, gameplay coerente con il prodotto originale.. lavoro di restauro eccellentw
  42. danxz5
    Apr 28, 2021
    10
    Wonderful graphics, enemy variety, and it is difficult! Checks all of my boxes!
  43. 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.
  44. gergodurajda19
    Apr 29, 2021
    10
    **** Good!!!!!! Awesome!!!!!!!! YES!YES!YES!YES!YES!AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
  45. 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!
  46. rogarlight
    May 2, 2021
    10
    This is my first soul and I loved it. Very hard during the first hours until you learn the right mechanics. After the adaptation period it is fun and challenging.
  47. KaamStaar
    May 7, 2021
    10
    Fantastic game remade by Bluepoint games. The extremely detailed world and new animations are exhilarating. This is the best game I've ever played in a while. Im putting a 10/10 due to bots. My real score would be 9.5/10
  48. 21LK
    May 3, 2021
    10
    Difficult but rewarding, one of the best souls games and definitely worth the price!
  49. DANTESFENIX2
    May 2, 2021
    8
    El juego visualmente más impactante actualmente, pero muy caro para ser un remake, si costará 50 sería un 10/10
  50. William_Trigos
    May 14, 2023
    8
    Graphically the game is impressive, both the effects and everything
    At the gameplay level, it shows that it is a remake of a game from more than 10 years ago and the time is noticeable, as well as the save points and such

    Even so, it is very enjoyable. It would not be in my top 3 of souls games, but it is worth playing.
  51. Ponds98
    May 17, 2021
    9
    pick the ancestor of the Souls saga, add next gen power and mixup: that's Demon's Souls remake.
    incredible Haptic feedback, graphic and sound design are gorgeus.
    The new animations are outstanding and make difference between each weapon, giving them an identity.
    For a launch game on ps5 it's really impressive
  52. DigitalOz3
    Jan 8, 2022
    10
    If you like the Soulsbourne series, this is a must play game. The graphics are fantastic and it has the great control schemes we’ve become used to. I didn’t play the original Demon’s Souls, but I have played almost all of the Dark Souls games as as Bloodbourne and I think it is as good as any of them. Lots of replayability.
  53. kk162718
    Jul 10, 2022
    2
    2 points only for the Graphics. The gameplay is **** and the maps are designed to be frustrating not challenging.
  54. arcboy
    Feb 23, 2022
    8
    I will preface this review by stating I am a long time souls fan but since I never had a ps3 this was my first time with demons souls and I was very excited.

    First of all I will say that while I can agree with others that the fromsoft art style has been somewhat sacrificed from blueprints improved graphical fidelity, since I never played the original I wasn’t really missing much. I    I will preface this review by stating I am a long time souls fan but since I never had a ps3 this was my first time with demons souls and I was very excited.

    First of all I will say that while I can agree with others that the fromsoft art style has been somewhat sacrificed from blueprints improved graphical fidelity, since I never played the original I wasn’t really missing much. I thought the graphics looked awesome and I was constantly saying “damn that looks so good”. Would have been better if they somehow kept the art direction, sense of darkness and creepiness of fromsoft art style it would have been better, but I still think it looks great. The hub world looks IMO 10x better now than the original.

    Gameplay wise, it is exactly the same as the original apparently and you can definitely tell. If you go into this expecting a brand new souls game, you’ll be disappointed. If you go into this expecting to play the first souls game ever made, with a fancy new graphics coat, than your expectations will be met. I like to think this game was mostly made this way because a lot of people (like myself) never got to play the original, and now we can in 60fps 4K. It would have been cool to have a fully remastered game including mechanics but I am happy with what it is just because I got to experience demons souls for what it was gameplay wise. Was funny playing with janky dated mechanics in 60fps. I still like this remake more than ds2 scholar or something lol


    Definitely the easiest souls game by far. Especially with magic. Got the platinum in less than a week with the most tedious part being grinding for specific item. The world tendency thing in demons souls was a cool idea they tried but the execution was poor, if you aren’t planning out how you are playing the game world/character tendency wise, it can be very frustrating to fix. Overall it’s just the most bare bones souls experience (a la the first one lol) with new graphics. Nothing ground breaking here but for souls fans who havnt played demons souls original this game in my opinion does it more than justice. Still better than ds2    … Expand
  55. Rambo231
    May 29, 2021
    9
    Where it all began
    Soulsbourne vets will have no problem with this game
    The easiest of the group but great game
  56. CARLOS_PORDEUS
    Jun 8, 2021
    10
    Perfect remake!
    Jogo está incrível em 60fps, playstation 5 começou a geração muito bem.
  57. BodyHarvest4611
    Aug 14, 2022
    10
    Beautiful remake of the PS3 classic. Love the visuals, sound, controls, and effects. Enjoyed Platinum'ing it!
  58. Burzyk
    Feb 14, 2023
    9
    Great remake, briliant graphics and the best gameplay, which is not to complicated. Too bad the world doesnt have more shortcuts, but still - brilliant!
  59. Tromble
    Jun 28, 2021
    9
    Demon's Soul's (2020) works its absolute hardest to improve and polish the rough edges of the original.

    Although Demon's Soul's (2020) is sometimes misguided in its changes (particularly when tampering with the art direct of enemies/armour) it does far for good than harm. This complete remake would easily push Demon's Souls to a 10 if it was not for the fatal flaw of lacking an    Demon's Soul's (2020) works its absolute hardest to improve and polish the rough edges of the original.

    Although Demon's Soul's (2020) is sometimes misguided in its changes (particularly when tampering with the art direct of enemies/armour) it does far for good than harm.

    This complete remake would easily push Demon's Souls to a 10 if it was not for the fatal flaw of lacking an ability to manage your characters without deleting all of them. This is such a strange oversight for a well established and Triple A studio.

    I would highly recommend either iteration of Demon's Souls.    … Expand
  60. 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
  61. Bodhi_Hoatzin
    Aug 8, 2021
    6
    The fact that Bluepoint didn't do anything to introduce more basic, QoL features and took virtually no liberties to improve upon any of the original game's design flaws made for an extremely disappointing if not frustrating experience. For the majority of my time playing, I found myself only fantasizing about how much better this game would be if it were more like its successors. While theThe fact that Bluepoint didn't do anything to introduce more basic, QoL features and took virtually no liberties to improve upon any of the original game's design flaws made for an extremely disappointing if not frustrating experience. For the majority of my time playing, I found myself only fantasizing about how much better this game would be if it were more like its successors. While the bulk of the game makes for a good experience, the remainder holds it back severely. Lest we even acknowledge the price... Overall a very disheartening experience.… Expand
  62. Carlink
    Jul 27, 2021
    10
    I only played Bloodborne and Dark Souls Remastered from Souls saga (the second I could not finish it). I bought a PS5 pack and I had to choose a game, I wasn't sure for Demon's Souls... and what a blast of a game, one of the best I have played in my life. Stunning graphics, lots of fun... if you have a PS5, you have to play it.
  63. Tademon
    Aug 25, 2021
    10
    A true next gen experience. I would welcome more QoL changes from the original, however the game still deserves a 10.
  64. DKRules
    Aug 6, 2021
    10
    Truly incredible. Although certainly not perfect, as no such game exists, I believe this is everything a remake should. Faithful to the original, while still putting so much care and totally revamping the game including lightning-fast load times, probably the best graphics I've ever seen in a console game and adding a few quality of life improvements such as being able to send items toTruly incredible. Although certainly not perfect, as no such game exists, I believe this is everything a remake should. Faithful to the original, while still putting so much care and totally revamping the game including lightning-fast load times, probably the best graphics I've ever seen in a console game and adding a few quality of life improvements such as being able to send items to storage at any time. It certainly is a brutal challenge, even though it is quite objectively the easiest souls game... which isn't really saying much. Overall incredible experience and one that I cannot recommend enough.… Expand
  65. blankcheck
    Aug 13, 2021
    4
    This is a good tech demo for the system, but the gameplay is weak. I've played and highly enjoyed every other FromSoftware game from Dark Souls through Sekiro, so I was looking forward to this. It looks really pretty, but playing it is seriously tedious. It's more of a super-remaster than an updated remake - crappy gameplay elements from 2009 didn't need to make it into a 2021 release.This is a good tech demo for the system, but the gameplay is weak. I've played and highly enjoyed every other FromSoftware game from Dark Souls through Sekiro, so I was looking forward to this. It looks really pretty, but playing it is seriously tedious. It's more of a super-remaster than an updated remake - crappy gameplay elements from 2009 didn't need to make it into a 2021 release. Clunky & slow, needlessly grindy (like getting herbs), bad online gameplay, and some odd remake-specific decisions...if you've played any of Demon's Souls successors, you've gotten used to playing with the improvements made to these original elements, and it's likely this game will feel pretty poor in comparison. But it looks great.… Expand
  66. Unonesimo
    Aug 13, 2021
    10
    Juegazo donde los haya. Una dificultad bien medida, unos graficos increibles, una jugabilidad a prueba de bombas y una rejugabilidad casi infinita.

    Un juego de 10
  67. slaine130177
    Jun 6, 2023
    10
    Je n'avais jamais fait le jeu sur PS3, c'était donc l'occasion de m'y essayer. J'avais un peu peur de la difficulté mais j'avais réussi à finir Elden Ring (sur Series X pour le coup) donc j'ai tenté.
    J'ai fini le jeu avec un perso au level 87 en ne luttant que sur quelques boss mais rien d'aussi difficile que Elden Ring.
    Le jeu est beau, la DA est magnifique et l'ambiance excellente.    Je n'avais jamais fait le jeu sur PS3, c'était donc l'occasion de m'y essayer. J'avais un peu peur de la difficulté mais j'avais réussi à finir Elden Ring (sur Series X pour le coup) donc j'ai tenté.
    J'ai fini le jeu avec un perso au level 87 en ne luttant que sur quelques boss mais rien d'aussi difficile que Elden Ring.

    Le jeu est beau, la DA est magnifique et l'ambiance excellente. L'aventure se vit à chaque instant, nous obligeant à choisir avec intelligence notre itinéraire, les niveaux ou boss à faire en priorité, etc...

    Mes seuls reproches sont au niveau de l'inventaire. Les armures ne servent à rien (j'ai gardé la même du début jusqu'à la fin), impossible de les upgrader, impossible de vendre les tonnes d'objets que l'on trouve. Bref, à part upgrader son épée et quelques boucliers, la quasi totalité des objets trouvés ne servent à rien (si ce n'est nous encombrer).

    Excellent jeu.    … Expand
  68. Soco9135
    Aug 26, 2021
    0
    Wow a game i played long time ago, fortunately i didn t need to pay for this game, when Playstation want to milk you, they will milk you like cows.
  69. Philspencer
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    this game is amazing
    great ost
    gameplay
    graphics
    memorable moments everything is perfect
  70. DOOM5814
    Aug 23, 2021
    10
    Лучший стартовый эксклюзив!! Крутая игра! Мой первый опыт в souls жанре. Очень понравилось!!!
  71. Marc_craM
    Sep 6, 2021
    9
    Have beaten all demon/dark souls series (and bloodborne)..and this was a great experience.

    Yes, it's challenging and you will die a lot. Yes, you will get pissed off and scream f*ck or want to throw your controller..but, like all souls games, it's as rewarding as it is challenging. Overall, I would give it a 9. Play with a headset to enjoy the 3D audio. I cannot give a 10 as it's a    Have beaten all demon/dark souls series (and bloodborne)..and this was a great experience.

    Yes, it's challenging and you will die a lot. Yes, you will get pissed off and scream f*ck or want to throw your controller..but, like all souls games, it's as rewarding as it is challenging.

    Overall, I would give it a 9. Play with a headset to enjoy the 3D audio. I cannot give a 10 as it's a remaster and there's nothing transformative when compared to the original in 2009, outside of the graphics.    … Expand
  72. 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.
  73. Emberspirit
    Sep 15, 2021
    10
    Wonderful 9.5/10 ,i love this
    DEMON'S SOULS remake.Graphic,sound,haptic feedback is amazing..
  74. MalikTheGamer
    Sep 17, 2021
    0
    ran out of ideas ? sure lets remake a bad bad souls games
    deserves zero ....
  75. Jmaneater21
    Sep 20, 2021
    10
    Beautiful game smashed all of my expectations of a video game. I'll be playing this game for years to come.
  76. Bendeagle
    Sep 21, 2021
    10
    This is the best remake I ever played and as a soulslike fan I loved it. Plus ultra!
  77. Bungusy
    Sep 22, 2021
    10
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  78. NeverCasual
    Aug 7, 2023
    7
    I have very mixed feelings about the game after finishing the platinum in 3 playthroughs (2 NG+ Cycles).
    The bosses being more mechanical than the bosses in later Souls games was something I needed to get used to. Once you figure out the mechanics you will never die to most bosses again... except for one... the infamous maneater...
    If you think maneater was bad on ng, it is nowhere near    I have very mixed feelings about the game after finishing the platinum in 3 playthroughs (2 NG+ Cycles).
    The bosses being more mechanical than the bosses in later Souls games was something I needed to get used to. Once you figure out the mechanics you will never die to most bosses again... except for one... the infamous maneater...
    If you think maneater was bad on ng, it is nowhere near the experience you will have on ng+ or ng++ and it is astonishing that they have not made any changes to the bossfight or at least increased the width of the bridge. It is borderline RNG which attacks he does and if you get hit, you'll more often than not drop off the bridge. Yet this is not the worst part, since you can learn to dodge or block the attacks. Once the fight starts, a timer starts for a second maneater to appear. If you are unlucky and the initial maneater decides to do more aerial attacks, during which he can only be hit by spells and arrows or he just flies off and you'll have a horrible experience when the timer runs out and you have to fight 2 of them at the same time. If you melee only on the NG+ you'll hit your wall here.
    The combat in general is fine. iframes feel much shorter than in other games of the souls series though I have not done any research here. Unfortunately tight corridors make it much less interesting and more often than not you'll just hit behind your shield and let enemies hit first. The amount of ranged enemies you'll encounter in these corridors will also leave you with mixed feelings about the game.
    The soul-form mechanic (getting a 50% health penalty for dying) seems stupid to me, especially for people new to souls games but if you are a souls veteran it will not influence your gameplay whatsoever as bosses are mechanical and require a less reactive playstyle.
    The hardest encounters in the game are the 5 Pure-Black-World-Tendency Phantoms. They are no joke in NG+ cycles. If you get hit, you die, they have massive healthpools and defenses and one of them almost instant heals once he reaches 30% so good luck with that :)
    The overall experience is good tho and as long as it is on PS Plus Extra I recommend playing it. NG is fun and the experience is pretty good (based on NG only it is a solig 9/10). Only NG+ Cycles and make the game much less enjoyable at many points and Magic builds start to massively outperform traditional melee builds.    … Expand
  79. JaDm
    Jan 18, 2023
    7
    Nice game with nice graphics. but there are big problems with balance. Plus unpleasant things like farming grass for healing, which does not fall in all locations
  80. Koernerbrot
    Oct 7, 2021
    10
    This is not just a texture pack as many here claim. Bluepoint has (re)developed this game from the ground up. They stayed true to the original, so lore, gameplay, level design, etc. are just as awesome as the original, but this time with some quality of life improvements, outstanding graphics, buttery smooth animations, constant 60fps, etc. I definitely recommend it for any SoulsBorne fanThis is not just a texture pack as many here claim. Bluepoint has (re)developed this game from the ground up. They stayed true to the original, so lore, gameplay, level design, etc. are just as awesome as the original, but this time with some quality of life improvements, outstanding graphics, buttery smooth animations, constant 60fps, etc. I definitely recommend it for any SoulsBorne fan as an entry point on the PS5.… Expand
  81. fadz13
    Sep 28, 2021
    10
    BluePoint Games are not just the masters of remasters and remakes, they are a GOATy tiered studio that's full of talent and they did an incredible job with Demon's Souls Remake for PS5. It's the best-looking game, period.
  82. Cookie_Punki
    Nov 3, 2021
    9
    Demon's Souls Remake ha sido mi primer contacto con un juego Soulslike y la experiencia ha sido tremendamente positiva. Para alguien como yo, que desconocía este género, ha sido un auténtico desafío, especialmente los mundos 3 (Torre de Latria) y 5 (Valle de la Corrupción), y algunos jefes en NG+. Técnicamente es de lo mejorcito de PS5 hasta la fecha, los tiempos de carga son mínimos, laDemon's Souls Remake ha sido mi primer contacto con un juego Soulslike y la experiencia ha sido tremendamente positiva. Para alguien como yo, que desconocía este género, ha sido un auténtico desafío, especialmente los mundos 3 (Torre de Latria) y 5 (Valle de la Corrupción), y algunos jefes en NG+. Técnicamente es de lo mejorcito de PS5 hasta la fecha, los tiempos de carga son mínimos, la historia está muy bien narrada y me ha gustado todo lo referente al sistema de combate, las habilidades y armas de cada personaje, las distintas opciones de organizar el inventario, las particularidades de los anillos o la relevancia de algunos NPC durante tu partida. Bluepoint Games ha hecho un trabajo más que notable y ofrece 25-30 horas de diversión y frustración a partes iguales, y alrededor de 10 más si quieres completar una partida extra para conseguir el ansiado platino.… Expand
  83. 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.
  84. kaspervelnias
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    Brilliant remake. Graphics are something fromsoft made games can only dream of. Of course they are not the most important thing. Regardless, I don't have pink-tinted glasses like most negative reviewers do, so to me the art design, voice acting, etc. was top notch. Encountered zero bugs, game runs very smoothly as well. Gameplay really fun and I love the updated, better animations.Brilliant remake. Graphics are something fromsoft made games can only dream of. Of course they are not the most important thing. Regardless, I don't have pink-tinted glasses like most negative reviewers do, so to me the art design, voice acting, etc. was top notch. Encountered zero bugs, game runs very smoothly as well. Gameplay really fun and I love the updated, better animations. Replayed the game a few times now, easily adding it to my favourites of all time. Umbasa!… Expand
  85. Brudof
    Nov 2, 2021
    9
    This is an amazing remake and the only thing preventing it from being a 10 is the true to form mechanics of the original. Playing through the game was a blast but it's clear the souls series has evolved for a reason.
  86. green_penguin
    Nov 4, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Demon’s Souls (2020) is an action role playing game, developed by Bluepoint Games, and remake of a 2009 game by the same name. The game was released on November 12, 2020 as a launch title for the ps5.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    As someone who has played every single FromSoftware game since the original Demon’s Souls I can easily recommend this game to fans of soulslikes or people who want to experience what the ps5 can do. The game has mechanics that make it feels somewhat unique and it is one of my favourite games in the series. That said I cannot recommend it to everyone because some people might find the game too frustrating or might not want to pay 70 dollars for a game that only takes around 16 hours to beat. Players who have already played the original would have to decide for themselves because even though I think this is the best way to experience the game, I do not think it would be worth 70 dollars.    … Expand
  87. DartFeld
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    never play the original but i am sure this game give me the best experience of the first souls game.
  88. ihearthawthats
    Nov 10, 2021
    7
    Hours Played: 60 Hours
    Trophy Completion: 37/37 PLATINUM
    Worth My Time?: Yes, at least one playthrough. Worth My Money?: Yes, wait for sale. What I Like: It's a Souls game. That's all that needs being said, whether you're new or familiar with the Souls series. Bluepoint knows how to make things pretty. These two things make it a winning combination. What I Dislike: It's the same    Hours Played: 60 Hours
    Trophy Completion: 37/37 PLATINUM

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

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

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

    How It Stacks Up: Overrated in terms of what a remake should be and what PS5 is capable of. However, it is a classic and it's the best way to play it, which makes it a must-play.    … Expand
  89. PTDaniel99
    Feb 23, 2022
    9
    This game is awesome! I never played souls, but now i love the game style. Now we go for Elden Ring
  90. Mister04
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    Great remake
  91. Charls28
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    Impresionante y visualmente impecable Estamos ante el mejor remake jamás hecho
  92. CnPx98
    Aug 17, 2022
    8
    This is a great game and definitely 1 of the better From Software titles. Overall combat is smooth and the graphics are amazing. 1 thing that really frustrated me thou was the lack of any check points. I don't mind long check points but check points on this game they don't exist. Playing for half hour to 45 minutes to then have to do it again is just ridiculous. Another thing I noticed isThis is a great game and definitely 1 of the better From Software titles. Overall combat is smooth and the graphics are amazing. 1 thing that really frustrated me thou was the lack of any check points. I don't mind long check points but check points on this game they don't exist. Playing for half hour to 45 minutes to then have to do it again is just ridiculous. Another thing I noticed is that when you die if used 10 items those are now gone making the next time you play harder then before.
    You can get item pick ups but sometimes you can go an hour without finding a single health item. How ever it is possible to dodge most attacks. So essentially if your good enough you can make it through levels and not take damage but getting that good at the game would probably take a very long time. Overall it's a great game and it's fun to have some challenging games out there as these days you just don't get them. Even the hardest difficulty on allot of games these days is the equivalent of normal mode in most classic games. I also hate the fact with modern games you can skip missions or it constantly tells you what to do. You'll be doing a puzzle and your character will blurt out what to do next. It removes the hole point in gaming. Why play a game if you're gonna skip puzzles or have the game tell you how to do everything. It removes the feeling of achievement and this is what you get when you spend ages improving and then finally best a level or the complete souls game.    … Expand
  93. Frankyrivers
    Jun 26, 2023
    4
    Este juego hasta el dia de hoy no lo han arreglado con ese problema con el cierre forzado que ha aparecido en el momento menos esperado cuando uni esta jugando, arruinando la experiencia de los jugadores desde su fecha de lanzamiento 2020, es lamentable que jamás hayan arreglado ese problema del crasheo ya que ha sucedido en varias consolas de esta generación y hasta el dia de hoy lo sigueEste juego hasta el dia de hoy no lo han arreglado con ese problema con el cierre forzado que ha aparecido en el momento menos esperado cuando uni esta jugando, arruinando la experiencia de los jugadores desde su fecha de lanzamiento 2020, es lamentable que jamás hayan arreglado ese problema del crasheo ya que ha sucedido en varias consolas de esta generación y hasta el dia de hoy lo sigue habiendo, claramente este intento de remake era solo un tester para la aclamadisima consola ps5, porque aun esta mal optimizado y creo que se quedara asi incluso cuando salga la ps5 pro.… Expand
  94. Resolutebun
    Dec 12, 2021
    3
    By no means a lazy remake, but a completely misunderstood one in the art style and music department. Things range from not making sense to be a straight up downgrade, and the mood for some of the most emotional bosses is completely gone. Play the PS3 version instead.
  95. Teufelsrochen
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    Eines der besten Remakes Überhaupt!!!!!!!
    Gute Steuerung ,top Gegner!
    Einfach ein Klasse spiel
  96. SaintRonan
    Nov 27, 2021
    9
    Beautifully made game. This was my first experience with a Souls game, and I have to say, it converted me. I am now working my way through the Dark Souls trilogy and plan to play the remainder of From Software games. I believe they accomplished what they set out to do in remaking this game - introduce this PlayStation classic to players who may have missed it, or reintroduce it to thoseBeautifully made game. This was my first experience with a Souls game, and I have to say, it converted me. I am now working my way through the Dark Souls trilogy and plan to play the remainder of From Software games. I believe they accomplished what they set out to do in remaking this game - introduce this PlayStation classic to players who may have missed it, or reintroduce it to those who played it years ago. I thoroughly enjoyed this game and appreciated how much respect and care Bluepoint put into the remake. Truly wonderful game.… Expand
  97. B00tador
    Dec 3, 2021
    9
    Where the Souls series began, and outside of Bloodborne the highpoint for the series in terms of atmosphere and storytelling. Unfortunately, parts of the game are a bit dated compared to the other Souls entries, but the core gameplay is the same and it looks incredible on PS5
  98. lucksk8
    Nov 28, 2021
    10
    O jogo é simplesmente impecável! Não tenho nada a reclamar, pra quem gosta de jogo difícil super indico.
  99. JoelBalmer
    Jan 20, 2022
    9
    Beautiful graphics, great dualsense haptics, smooth gameplay, fantastic all round showpiece and launch title for the PS5!
  100. DarisW
    May 11, 2022
    7
    Proto-darksouls which is must play for the Souls series fans, done breathtakingly beautiful for PS5 but gameplay have some flaws that From's fixed in their later games. Premium for the worst swamp poison location⭐
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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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