Demon's Souls

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3618 Ratings

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  1. Xbox4life
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    This game is truly a Next-gen game (even tho it's a remake) but god the graphics is perfect
  2. Bulbul37
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    One of the best game to start this generation thx to Sony and bluepoint. The game looks great absolutely huge W for Sony. This game should win GAME of the year ****
  3. onfire1229
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    As a soulsborne veteran who has played all of FROM Software's titles multiple times, I can say that Bluepoint did a phenomenal job preserving the original vision of the game while brining it into the modern era. The mechanics are maintained and preserved (with some quality of life improvements that were very much needed) while the visuals and audio are updated in a way that makes the gameAs a soulsborne veteran who has played all of FROM Software's titles multiple times, I can say that Bluepoint did a phenomenal job preserving the original vision of the game while brining it into the modern era. The mechanics are maintained and preserved (with some quality of life improvements that were very much needed) while the visuals and audio are updated in a way that makes the game far more immersive. I highly recommend this for everyone, whether you're a FROM Software fan or are new to the series.… Expand
  4. lgqr17
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Extremadamente bello y le hace honor al original hasta lo supera, simplemente una obra maestra para empezar la generacion
  5. lapara
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Perfect remake!! This game is one of the best remakes of demons souls. The graphics are very good.
  6. onlygamer
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Great game, one of the best remakes ever, the graphics, the animation, the sound, all is perfect
  7. Kumasimc
    Nov 13, 2020
    9
    Once again I must point out that people posting Zero for their score have no business here. If you don’t like a game that’s fine, but a Zero just shows you’re a troll that no one can take seriously.

    Regardless, onward. Remaking a classic like Demon’s Souls is not an easy task. What do you change? What do you keep? Are there things that might not be great that are still essential to the    Once again I must point out that people posting Zero for their score have no business here. If you don’t like a game that’s fine, but a Zero just shows you’re a troll that no one can take seriously.

    Regardless, onward. Remaking a classic like Demon’s Souls is not an easy task. What do you change? What do you keep? Are there things that might not be great that are still essential to the experience? The devs have once again shown that they know how to modernize a classic while staying utterly faithful to its core. Much like Shadow of the Colossus, this will never replace the original, and I don’t think it aims to. One can easily still play the first, assuming you have a ps3. But not only is this an audiovisual treat for returning players, but a more streamlined entry point for newcomers. It’s still difficult, it’s still obtuse, it still has one of the most needlessly complex weapon upgrade systems ever, but it’s also the point where From took all of their knowledge from King’s Field and Shadow Tower and transmogrified it into what would become its own genre. Were it a brand new game, it would still be praised, as a remake it also deserves praise. It’s also going to be many people’s first time playing Demon’s Souls while the game is fresh and nobody has hacked it and duped their life away. The best time to experience the asynchronous multiplayer genius of Souls games, to me, is always towards the beginning, where we’re all in this together. So come, join, have fun, die a lot, call upon a stranger, leave a funny message, enjoy this masterpiece that went from swept under the rug PS3 game to Most Hyped Launch game for PS5 and see why it deserved a remake from Bluepoint in the first place.    … Expand
  8. Markfrancis
    Nov 19, 2020
    10
    In short the demon souls remake is worth the ps5 purchase alone. It was like seeing an old girlfriend after years and she's had a boob job.
  9. Vidaloka118
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Que jogo incrível! Com certeza o melhor jogo da saga souls já feito, os gráficos estão absurdos, é um dos melhores remakes já feitis.
  10. Skspikex2
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Tons of crying weak @$$ Microsoft fanboys trying to review bomb this game. So pathetic.

    Various video game journalists rate this game outstanding. And personally, it’s worth it.
  11. kstud1
    Jan 1, 2021
    0
    The only problem I have with this game is the price, you don’t remake a game, give it better graphics and sell it for $70.00, the same with Devil may cry 5.
  12. viroodiem
    Nov 18, 2020
    7
    While Demon's PS3 release is a generational defining game, sadly PS5 release is definitely not.

    Lets get this out of the way first. This is a REMASTER, not a remake. Many people seemingly have problem differentiating the two. A remaster is just a glow up of an existing game. Examples of this would be Final Fantasy 12 Zodiac Age, Shadow of the Colossus, Okami, etc. It will be roughly the    While Demon's PS3 release is a generational defining game, sadly PS5 release is definitely not.

    Lets get this out of the way first. This is a REMASTER, not a remake. Many people seemingly have problem differentiating the two. A remaster is just a glow up of an existing game. Examples of this would be Final Fantasy 12 Zodiac Age, Shadow of the Colossus, Okami, etc. It will be roughly the same game, including using the original voice acting. A remake is rebuilt from the ground up and are FAR more rare because of the hefty investment involved with rebuilding a game is functionally not that different from building a new game from scratch other than having a blueprint to work from. With remakes you typically see whole encounters play out similarly but very different than their original and things like voice acting are created from scratch.

    I write this because there seems to be two wild camps here, both of which are kind of wrong in their rating. One is the camp 10/10ing the game, many of which did not play the original (as is evident in their reviews) and thus are giving the game a perfect score that is merely an echo of the perfection that was the original. On the flip side you have the 0/10 crowd who seemingly have fundamentally misunderstand what this release was going to be, and thinking it was going to be a remake. (although some negative scores are undoubtedly going to be from those scrubs that never played any of the souls games and just need to git güd as with all Maso/core games)

    Its importance to preface this to give proper context to this score and why other scores here are so way off the mark and basically useless.

    The graphics look slick and definitely a whole 9% better than PS4 graphics but ultimately thats the end of it. Its possible that had this been released in the middle of the PS5 life cycle that the graphic prowess might be as high as a 12% graphical improvement over PS4 graphics found in the likes of Sekiro or Dark Souls 3.

    There is effectively nothing else there to justify a 70$ price tag. Even if you are getting a launch PS5. In that sense what it does is serves as a VERY expensive tech demo for the early PS5 adopters. Essentially the "more money than sense" crowd. Even though that crowd is highly important to ensuring a console survives long enough to become profitable (looking at you, WiiU.)

    The problem with DSPS5 is that it does nothing new. Granted this is merely a remaster and not a remake (To that one dude talking about a "reforged", yeah, sorry but that is not actually a thing) BUT there is absolutely no excuse for how high profile this entry was going to be to NOT add in the last pillar into the game. Bluepoint wanted to remain faithful to the original but if there was going to be no new content in the game the game should have only ran half its cost. All you are getting is higher resolution/framerate/texture/poly count and in the scheme of gaming, graphics are irrelevant to what makes a good game.

    So if you have never played Demon's, go ahead and get it. The game itself is outstanding. However if you have, then at best this is an honorific place in a library and I predict this will be one of those games that you will see for 10$ in gamestop bargain bins within a year to 20 months.... so long as Gamestop remains a thing.

    DSPS3 was a 10/10 game. It gets that score because a intangible part of what makes a game good is its moment in history. Remasters do not get that same luxury. Since 2009 an entire genre has been built around what DSPS3 set into motion and with it has been a host of advents and improvements to the genre. Those quality of life improvements are largely glossed over in the name of remaining faithful to the original. Sticking too close to the source material can be just as bad as it is good.

    The game looks pretty, it moves smoothly, There are SOME QoL improvments but it is VERY limited in presence and scope. it IS a slight improvement in ways not having the lag a PS3 would have BUT like it or not even those moments of lag ARE part of the experience. Think of it like how vinyl is viewed as superior to digital recording because of the "warmth" and that warmth being the tiny imperfections in the physical pressing of the record. The same is true here. So having a flawless, lag free experience is going to produce something more mechanical and a little less endearing than a 100% accurate flawless environment

    So it earns a 7 and to be honest 1.5 points of that are for nothing else than the hope that there will finally be DLC that adds in the missing pillar. (DLC which should be free I might add) If that DLC ever does materialize then this score will be modified to an 8.

    Buy it now if you have never played Demon's before. Otherwise wait till it works its way down to a more appropriate 25-30$ range or it gets that last pillar DLC.    … Expand
  13. Ector
    Nov 14, 2020
    9
    O game tem um gráfico incrível no modo qualidade, pena ser em 30 frames.
    Estou com cerca de 10 horas de game, explorando cada canto. Jogabilidade está boa.
    Daria 9,7. Realmente vale o game pela nova geração!!!
  14. Vicious23
    Dec 16, 2020
    0
    Non ha una grafica next gen. Graficamente carino l, ma si vede che le texture non sono state fatte come dio comanda. Avevano già la base del gioco e doveva o semplocenre applicare un engine attuale ad un codice sorgente trito e ritrito. Peccato.
  15. Deathboii
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    As a big soulsborne fan, I enjoyed this game. People who say it lost the "atmosphere" or isn't same as before are full of bs. I really hate the excuse of "nostalgia" they keep giving. Get over it; you'll never experience a game that you played before as if it was the first time. Anyway, I never played the original, but I've seen gameplay of it. And I wouldn't say I liked it. Same as darkAs a big soulsborne fan, I enjoyed this game. People who say it lost the "atmosphere" or isn't same as before are full of bs. I really hate the excuse of "nostalgia" they keep giving. Get over it; you'll never experience a game that you played before as if it was the first time. Anyway, I never played the original, but I've seen gameplay of it. And I wouldn't say I liked it. Same as dark souls 1, people also kept telling me its the best and most challenging soulsborne game. And when I tried it, it was the worst and easier compared to others. If you're a new soulsborne fan who has never played demon's souls, I recommend it to you. Though a little warning, ⚠️ it reminded me of DS2. Easy bosses but more difficult maps to walkthrough.… Expand
  16. InjouMedjay
    Nov 17, 2020
    10
    O jogo nos leva para um lado mais sombriu da Saga Souls , pra mim o melhor que joguei
  17. Xtreme1212
    Nov 17, 2020
    10
    Sinceramente es una obra maestra, gracias a BluePoint por hacer de esta obra más grande. Es asombróso como se ve un remake espectacular
  18. AliB2020
    Jan 20, 2021
    0
    An old Game with new look. Nothing new. Just a remake. Wast of the time. Worthless.
  19. EfrainGH
    Nov 13, 2020
    9
    Captures the essence of the original game perfectly. As always Bluepoint doing a wonderful job.
  20. Mo3tez
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Amazing remake grafically, nostalgie and yeah i remember how challenging this one was.
  21. Lyanmatta12
    Nov 13, 2020
    9
    Ya termine el juego y me parece bastante realista a cuanto a su juego original y bastante leal hay algunos jefes que se sienten distinto a lo que eran en su anterior entrega
  22. dlegassicke
    Nov 18, 2020
    10
    I've never played the original but as a fan of Bloodborne and Sekiro I absolutely adore this game. It's incredible to go back and experience the very first Souls game and see where the series started. Visuals are undeniably next generation running at your choice of 60 fps or 4k making this is an incredible way to start off the next generation of playstation. Well done Bluepoint Games.
  23. Pyrucet
    Nov 14, 2020
    8
    Visual, combat animation/mechanic and quality of life updates are exceedingly good. However, the new score and sound effects stray too far from the original and, while certainly loud and Hollywood-esque, are quite bland now. With the sound palette being pretty consistent over the entire souls catalog I don’t really understand why Bluepoint took such liberties there. The added NPCVisual, combat animation/mechanic and quality of life updates are exceedingly good. However, the new score and sound effects stray too far from the original and, while certainly loud and Hollywood-esque, are quite bland now. With the sound palette being pretty consistent over the entire souls catalog I don’t really understand why Bluepoint took such liberties there. The added NPC animations are generically terrible and immersion-breaking. Why bother bluepoint!? From didn’t. This game could have been a 10 if it wasn’t trying so hard not to be a 1:1 remake.… Expand
  24. Rav3
    Dec 12, 2020
    9
    Bluepoint Games has done a surprisingly great job of taking the grandaddy of Soulsborne titles and giving it a fresh coat of paint, without wrecking the foundation that made the game so great in the first place. In terms of combat, this is Demon's Souls as it has always been. New animations spice up the presentation, and add a lot of life to it's original counterpart. That being said,Bluepoint Games has done a surprisingly great job of taking the grandaddy of Soulsborne titles and giving it a fresh coat of paint, without wrecking the foundation that made the game so great in the first place. In terms of combat, this is Demon's Souls as it has always been. New animations spice up the presentation, and add a lot of life to it's original counterpart. That being said, everything about the presentation just feels a bit different. It's not so much that the game doesn't look and play like Demon's Souls, but there are very subtle atmospheric changes that might offend the most pure of purist. Don't let that deter you though. This is the best modern way to experience Demon's Souls, and it's a visually stunning return to Boletaria. Umbasa!… Expand
  25. Killask
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    Still the best "Dark Souls" game, i loved the original PS3 Version and i will platinum this game again
  26. mythiiix
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    This is a masterpiece. GO AND BUY IT NOW!! never give up and you will appreciate it at the end.
  27. Stuvok
    Nov 18, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest games ever made, is remade to look the way it always should have. Everything is enhanced and/or better realized in this new version. While the game plays the exact same as the original, the drastically improved framerate and new animations make it a much more enjoyable experience. One of the best launch games ever for a video game console and the only way anybody shouldOne of the greatest games ever made, is remade to look the way it always should have. Everything is enhanced and/or better realized in this new version. While the game plays the exact same as the original, the drastically improved framerate and new animations make it a much more enjoyable experience. One of the best launch games ever for a video game console and the only way anybody should ever experience Demon's Souls.… Expand
  28. JohnnyJL96
    Nov 18, 2020
    10
    Never played a Souls game before this one, all I have to say is that the game is one of the most difficult games I’ve ever played but, it was such a treat from beginning to end with incredible graphics that define what a Next Gen game should look like and giving us an incredible gaming experience I will never forget.

    Thank you Bluepoint games,
  29. 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
  30. Foolishghoul
    Nov 17, 2020
    10
    Stunning remake from top to bottom. Graphics, animations, sound, music. Everything is there and it’s fully realized. The loading times eliminate so much frustration and makes farming a breeze. If you love Souls games, definitely pick this up. You won’t regret it.
  31. Kanwulf
    Nov 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best games I've ever played! I once played in ps3 and now on my PS5, I hope some day do this whit the gow first games or metal gear.… Expand
  32. SDB
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    This is a sensational game, and just incredible that it is a launch game. It is so wonderfully dark and addictive, and truly a rewarding experience.
  33. FurionPS4
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    Wow I'm so addicted to this game! It's amazing. I love how it's a single player game where you can go and help or invade other players, while at the same time you take a risk if you want to summon phantoms to help you. The tenacity elements make this game so much better.

    I'm currently building a mage/thief. (I've decided. I'm going after Platinum Trophy, which will be my first plat.    Wow I'm so addicted to this game! It's amazing. I love how it's a single player game where you can go and help or invade other players, while at the same time you take a risk if you want to summon phantoms to help you. The tenacity elements make this game so much better.

    I'm currently building a mage/thief. (I've decided. I'm going after Platinum Trophy, which will be my first plat. Wish me luck)    … Expand
  34. NEOROID
    Nov 14, 2020
    9
    Where is the GODDamn CAT ICON??????????????????????????????????????????????
  35. seilaaa1
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Perfeitoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo caraleoooooooooooooooopooooooooooooooo
  36. DaemonXHUN
    Nov 13, 2020
    8
    [A realistic review - A faithful remake, but a missed opportunity]

    Aside from the obvious graphical overhaul and some minor tweaks and additions (e.g. the enhanced character creator and the respec system), this remake is essentially identical to the 2009 original mechanics and content-wise. Therefore it's quite mind-boggling how it can have a higher critical score then the version that    [A realistic review - A faithful remake, but a missed opportunity]

    Aside from the obvious graphical overhaul and some minor tweaks and additions (e.g. the enhanced character creator and the respec system), this remake is essentially identical to the 2009 original mechanics and content-wise. Therefore it's quite mind-boggling how it can have a higher critical score then the version that came 11 years prior to it.

    Demon's Souls is still a competent and quite enjoyable game, it's basically a rough blueprint / prototype for the other SoulsBorne games that followed it and it actually does some things better than the subsequent titles, like the boss fights that are actually unique and each have an interesting mechanics or idea tied to them and not all boss fights boil down to "roll away from attacks than hit".

    But it also shows its glaring problems and strange design choices with its age, especially in this more modern form. The Grass-based healing system is bad. It can either make the game needlessly easy to the point of zero challenge, or needlessly grindy - it should have been replaced with a system similar that is in the newer games (e.g. the Estus Flasks from Dark Souls).

    The World Tendency system should have also gotten a significant overhaul or even rework, because it simply doesn't offer enough choices and opportunities for the players' to reliably change Tendency levels (especially if they play offline) and because of that, they can miss out on a significant amount of content, especially if they are new, unexperienced players who are unfamiliar with this system.

    The high importance of the Luck stat here compared to its relatively minor importance in other SoulsBorne and Soulslike titles is also very problematic, especially because the game quite simply doesn't have enough content (areas, enemies etc.) in order to justify the existence of a stat like this and/or this stat to be able to work like it's intended. There are a lot of specific materials that can't be found through regular play and exploration so if you want to go for a certain build, chances are high you'll have to invest a significant amount of time to farm them instead of actually steadily progressing through the game.

    The last major problem with the game is that a significant amount of the areas simply aren't particularly interesting or fun. Of course, nearly all (if not all) Souls titles have problems with some of their areas (like Blighttown and Demon Ruins in Dark Souls, or Forbidden Woods and Nightmare of Mensis in Bloodborne), but Demon's Souls is full of underdeveloped, way too narrow and repetitive, or simply uninterestingly designed areas like these.

    I'd still recommend the game though. It's a Souls-like so you know what you'll get. Tight controls, possibly challenging gameplay, cryptic storytelling and worldbuilding, rewarding exploration etc. And as a remake, this game is basically perfect. I just wish that the developers at Bluepoint Games would have done more with it. I wish they would have fixed the game's main problems and perhaps create a new area for the 6th archstone.

    To me, this game is a solid 7 out of 10, because I have played this before multiple times and I do not consider the remake as a huge improvement, but for new players, I can see how it can be a better experience, hence why my final rating is an 8 out of 10.    … Expand
  37. Gurumederin
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    Amazing remake! It really feels, looks and sounds like a true next-gen game.
  38. ronnielsen
    Nov 21, 2020
    8
    If you like Souls games, you’ll love this. It’s by far the best looking game on PS5.
  39. HitIerDidNuffin
    Nov 13, 2020
    6
    Is this game bad? Certainly not. Is this a faithful remake of Demon's Souls? ABSOLUTELY NOT.
    I went in expecting Demon's Souls and what I got was a mix of Nioh and a generic Souls style game. The art style is far from the original and it shows that the people in charge did not understand the art style of the game and much less the idea behind the characters. Rather than remaking Demon's    Is this game bad? Certainly not. Is this a faithful remake of Demon's Souls? ABSOLUTELY NOT.
    I went in expecting Demon's Souls and what I got was a mix of Nioh and a generic Souls style game. The art style is far from the original and it shows that the people in charge did not understand the art style of the game and much less the idea behind the characters. Rather than remaking Demon's Souls I feel like Bluepoint attempted to push this to a more casual audience mixed with newer Dark Souls fans rather than remaking what is still an amazing piece.
    Fun game, however I would never call this a faithful remake.    … Expand
  40. Eissa1996
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    Oh my god just like the ps3 version this one is truly a work of art amazing all around a game that made its own genre the original was already a masterpiece and this is even better a system seller indeed
  41. Abvaveragegamer
    Nov 18, 2020
    10
    A great remake. A whole new experience while still being faithful to the original.
  42. InsanePT
    Nov 17, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente magnífico...bp mestre em fazer remakes e remasters o jogo está lindo demais junta o novo com o antigo e a nostalgia continua sendo a mesma do original.... parabéns pelo excelente remake ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  43. Theplank
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    love playing the original on PS3 brought back so many good memories its amazing and dammm its looks sooo beautiful
  44. jj98891
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing This is by far the most beautiful game I've ever played Im so glad Bluepoint Games brought this masterpiece back. Demon's Souls has a unique place to me
  45. Abovewater
    Nov 13, 2020
    9
    Among a sea of fanboys on both sides, this review is the safe haven you are looking for. So hello my friend, stay awhile and listen.

    Scrolling through the abyss of reviews on here, my eyes were being assaulted by demons. I looked to the left and see "SoNy SuCks, 0 out of 10" I then looked to my right and saw "SoNy iS ThE BeSt 10 out of 10". It was at this moment I realized I must    Among a sea of fanboys on both sides, this review is the safe haven you are looking for. So hello my friend, stay awhile and listen.

    Scrolling through the abyss of reviews on here, my eyes were being assaulted by demons. I looked to the left and see "SoNy SuCks, 0 out of 10" I then looked to my right and saw "SoNy iS ThE BeSt 10 out of 10". It was at this moment I realized I must undertake a quest and purge the Metacritic of these Demons.

    I see the Old one, the greatest demon of all, his fog has now reached the gates of our real world and is affecting poor souls in this world. Remember, a hunter is a hunter, even in a dream.

    Let us purge the dross away and begin with The Good.

    Visuals. Demon's Souls for PS5 is an absolute visual feast. The attention to detail is simply breathtaking. Every brick has character and life in it. The fire affects are the most realistic fire effects I have ever seen in a game. The actual character models look like real people and not horrid creatures. One example of great detail is dragon fire breath hitting a wall and starting a banner on fire, and you can watch the banner slowly burning away on the wall until it disappears. And that's just in the background, it wasn't pointed out to the player specifically by the game. It is something a lot of people could miss, but they put that kind of detail and effort into it anyway. The environments look stunning and make you believe this place really exists and truly pulls you into the world.

    The sounds, especially the 3d audio are just as good, if not better than the visuals. The sound effects are absolutely amazing. You can hear the bone crunching on deep hits such as backstabs and ripostes. The audio sounds very crisp and clean. Audio really hasn't sounded next gen until now, just a layer of depth that brings everything to life.

    The controls. The haptic feedback and rumble are great features. Every hit you can feel. But it's the depth of it that is amazing. Hitting a wall with your sword feels a lot more different than hitting metal armor, which again feels different from hitting flesh. You can even feel it when you are running on sand, the controller rumble gives a subtle feeling of running on sand (hard to believe and describe but its there). When enemies are about to throw fire at you, you can feel the rumbling of fire permeating through the controller. Actual controls are very responsive and intuitive as well.

    Performance. Playing this game in performance mode is silky smooth. This game runs at a locked 60 fps, with only very tiny occasional drops to the framerate which rarely ever happen and aren't very noticeable. This game feels like playing butter, if butter was a game in which one could experience. But very smooth gameplay and responsive gameplay.

    Okay now on to the bad. There are a couple things in which I want to address. I personally do not like how some of the menus, text and hud look. It's a personal opinion but I feel it is very generic and doesn't have much "soul". It especially stands out cause the rest of the game looks phenomenal. Some of the voice acting is a little bland. Especially compared to the original. Even when some of the original people were brought back to voice act, some of the iconic lines don't have the same feeling to them anymore. The other thing I want to address is having exclusive content locked behind buying a pre-ordered deluxe addition. One of the weapons especially received is extremely OP with almost no stat requirements and does a lot of damage and has crazy reach. I feel this is wrong to do to players and consumers.

    Other than those things, this game is truly an amazing game. Whether you are new to souls games, a veteran of souls but new to Demon's Souls, or an OG Demon's Souls player, this game is truly an amazing game and worth playing. If you are new to Souls, this game will be a challenge, just a warning. So that's it, I know this review is longer than 2 sentences like 95% of the reviews here. But if you are reading this, it means you have a brain and are choosing to read something a little different. Thank you for reading.

    Remember that you have a heart of gold, don't let them take it from you. Praise the Sun and Umbassa.    … Expand
  46. MehrshadVP1
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think the best game for the PS5 release is Demon Souls. I'm happy about this, but I'm sad when I see the fanboys scores… Expand
  47. YoSoyelmendas
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Es un digno remake para el juego original, es un juego que si demuestra la verdadera potencia de la nueva generación de consolas
  48. Ight
    Nov 18, 2020
    7
    The game is very enjoyable, and gorgeous but my score is due to type of games on the launch of the ps5, I already played the original in the ps3 days so this game felt very much like the same except for the graphics and details on enemy design. it didn't really feel like a new game, and more of nostalgia effect. It feels like a cash grab
  49. ssssss
    Nov 18, 2020
    8
    esta bien muy bien a mi no me gusto mucho así que le pongo un 8/10 un buen juego si no jugaste al de el ps3
  50. D3m0n5
    Jan 9, 2021
    0
    Way too difficult and fustrating. Not enjoyable at all. Such a waste of money and time.
  51. oLucas_
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    Jogo simplismente incrível. Parabéns,a Sony esta sempre a frente de todos..
  52. DrH
    Jan 6, 2021
    0
    if you want to see how the remastered version should be, just check Demon's souls.
    for me it was best game of the year, addictive and brilliant
  53. GamerRN
    Nov 19, 2020
    9
    I’ve platinum Bloodborne & DLC packs, Dark Souls, Dark Souls: Remastered, Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin, Dark Souls III & DLC packs, Demon’s Souls (PS3) and Ive also 1,000 Gamer Score the games on Xbox One X, sans Demon’s Souls & Bloodborne as they are Playstation Exclusives. I can only comment on PvE, I have no interest in PvP. Demon’s Souls PS5 is as close to a perfect as oneI’ve platinum Bloodborne & DLC packs, Dark Souls, Dark Souls: Remastered, Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin, Dark Souls III & DLC packs, Demon’s Souls (PS3) and Ive also 1,000 Gamer Score the games on Xbox One X, sans Demon’s Souls & Bloodborne as they are Playstation Exclusives. I can only comment on PvE, I have no interest in PvP. Demon’s Souls PS5 is as close to a perfect as one can get. Immediate load times, a beautifully orchestrated soundtrack, and is true to original craftsmanship. I wouldn’t give any game a 10/10, seriously nothing is perfect. But this is Grade A quality. A few points of constructive criticism: there are no longer male/female bodies, they are Type A, Type B. Which can be a bit confusing. Also, in 5-2, the merchant woman has a change in dialogue removing “Virgin Mary” originally in PS3, however not here on PS5. Interestingly enough, there is an added secret room to find in Boletaria, which Bluepoint have hidden away for discovery. Two final notes of constructive criticism: to delete a save file is VERY confusing. Also, it should not be a trend to pay $70.00 for next gen games. There are innumerable articles with evidence provided which debunk the cost of games are up argument. So in all, VERY enjoyable, a treat for the eyes, A must play.… Expand
  54. Trockel
    Nov 23, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente um jogo lindo, fluido, animações muito bem feitas e que te passam uma imersão sem precedentes... A mecânica desse jogo te dá uma sensação de realidade fora do comum. O jogo inaugura a nova geração de jogos com maestria, sem falar dos loadings fantasticamente rápidos que te deixam mais imerso no jogo... E jogar com PIP do amigo na tela é muito bom... O PS5 já se pagou com esseSimplesmente um jogo lindo, fluido, animações muito bem feitas e que te passam uma imersão sem precedentes... A mecânica desse jogo te dá uma sensação de realidade fora do comum. O jogo inaugura a nova geração de jogos com maestria, sem falar dos loadings fantasticamente rápidos que te deixam mais imerso no jogo... E jogar com PIP do amigo na tela é muito bom... O PS5 já se pagou com esse jogo, sem dúvidas...… Expand
  55. gustave154
    Nov 18, 2020
    10
    This is the best launch game after BotW. Bluepoint games has mastered the art of remaking a classic game and made it even better for a new generation of consoles
  56. shadowelite38
    Nov 18, 2020
    10
    Fantastic remake of a great classic game, absolutely a must buy for anyone getting a PS5
  57. naifdgb
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Legendary The game of the best souls of my life! I can highly recommend it to everyone! Huge game! Great for character creation, graphics.
  58. JayySunBro
    Nov 23, 2020
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece everyone should experience at least once. The game is only improved from it's Ps3 predecessor and has many added quality of life features under a beautifully new coat of paint.
  59. Yuletorias
    Nov 28, 2020
    10
    People who are giving this game a negative review must be angry children who didn't get a PS5, there is no reason for this game to have anything less than a 7-8. It's a remaster of a classic and is done extremely well. If you didn't like it you're probably just used to playing things like CoD and can't handle anything with skill lmao.
  60. DJHotSnakes
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    This is next Gen perfection. The new animations they've added for backstabs, ripostes, and the new addition of 2 hand backstabs make it so that I want to test out every new weapon I find. This game is a visual masterpiece, and since they kept the bones of the original demon's Souls, you know that the gameplay is a masterclass as well. If your patient and have your wits about you, you canThis is next Gen perfection. The new animations they've added for backstabs, ripostes, and the new addition of 2 hand backstabs make it so that I want to test out every new weapon I find. This game is a visual masterpiece, and since they kept the bones of the original demon's Souls, you know that the gameplay is a masterclass as well. If your patient and have your wits about you, you can beat this game. Don't be discouraged!… Expand
  61. SupremeOSU
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    Faithful and truly an amazing piece of art.
    I am so impressed that bluepoint made the perfect remake
  62. fewcus
    Nov 29, 2020
    6
    Whilst the gameplay and mechanics of Demon's Souls have been almost entirely left untouched (for better or worse), I cannot help but feel that the game's atmosphere, which drew me into the original and made it one of my all time favourites, has been left by the wayside. On a technical level the game is quite impressive, of course, but many of the changes to the art direction (in particularWhilst the gameplay and mechanics of Demon's Souls have been almost entirely left untouched (for better or worse), I cannot help but feel that the game's atmosphere, which drew me into the original and made it one of my all time favourites, has been left by the wayside. On a technical level the game is quite impressive, of course, but many of the changes to the art direction (in particular enemy, character and boss design) feel like changes which at best merely misunderstood the appeal of the original, and at worst are just plain bad.

    Overall, though, the visual changes can be said to be a mixed bag. The worst offender, one that is sometimes insultingly bad, are the changes made to the game's sound design and OST. The changes are sweeping, with a large number of music tracks being largely unrecognisable, misunderstanding the tone and mood the original was trying to set, and overall having an overreliance of 'epic' orchestral arranges with booming choirs that often makes each track hard to differentiate from one another.

    Generally, I would steer you to try out the original if you have the means to do so before you opt to play this version.    … Expand
  63. ChupaThangE
    Nov 28, 2020
    9
    Demon's Souls (2020) is everything and more than what it needed to be from a Remake. With some new balances including a change to how the item system works, Bluepoint has added and subtracted where it matters to create a wonderful and balanced game.

    The only feature I couldn't believe wasn't in the game was the ability to delete character saves that you don't want. If you want to save    Demon's Souls (2020) is everything and more than what it needed to be from a Remake. With some new balances including a change to how the item system works, Bluepoint has added and subtracted where it matters to create a wonderful and balanced game.

    The only feature I couldn't believe wasn't in the game was the ability to delete character saves that you don't want. If you want to save room and clear out test characters you have to delete your entire storage.

    There is no easy mode, but a reminder that PVP is BUILT into the entire game. An easy mode would give people an unfair advantage...and it's addition would ruin the experience.    … Expand
  64. Dimorial
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
    Really really really enjoying this game. For me its nearby perfect! And im not a typical soulsfan.
  65. DarkWorld11
    Nov 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is awesome … Expand
  66. HeitorPelincari
    Nov 28, 2020
    10
    Fantastic!! The gameplay and graphics are awesome!! High fidelity if compare with the original, the gameplay was improved. Great rpg game! Sony start very well the new generation.
  67. Guh_
    Nov 18, 2020
    10
    a must-have game for anyone who buys a PS5, a game with a wonderful setting.
  68. dsgdsgdzsg
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Todas las reviews negativas son de xboxers, no se porque existe esta rivalidad ,si un juego es bueno, es bueno y no soy ni de ps4 ni de xbox , pero es un juegazo
  69. Invoked79
    Nov 26, 2020
    9
    Amazing remake of of great game. The graphics are simply stunning, tesselated high res textures everywhere while the game runs at a locked 60fps in performance mode. Simply amazing, seriously
  70. UT99
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    Demon's Souls remake is jaw dropping and more than lives up to the hype. The attention to detail in this game is mind blowing for a launch title. My only problem is some of the voice acting was more memorable in the original PS3 version. Freke's Apprentice is forgettable in this version and some the voice acting is surprisingly dour. Maiden in Blacks voice acting has thankfully been fixedDemon's Souls remake is jaw dropping and more than lives up to the hype. The attention to detail in this game is mind blowing for a launch title. My only problem is some of the voice acting was more memorable in the original PS3 version. Freke's Apprentice is forgettable in this version and some the voice acting is surprisingly dour. Maiden in Blacks voice acting has thankfully been fixed but a lot of the voice acting can be a bit of a hit or miss depending on which version of Demon's Souls you prefer,

    Overall Demon's Souls Remake is a stunning game that you can play for hundreds of hours but it may not be everyone's cup of tea.    … Expand
  71. ZombieBerto
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    This game is absolutely perfect.
    Graphic design it's a very revolution and the sound of the music is very important and the 3d audio system makes a great addition to the music game compartment.
  72. isibisi
    Dec 12, 2020
    0
    why is there only 10 as a score ??

    for me no game is worth 10.

    70 euros for this game is stealing, removed the graphics (VERY BEAUTIFUL) it remains a very old game
  73. mnms2188
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
    Either this game is getting review bombed for some strange reason , or people are rage reviewing. This game deserves nothing less than a 10. It's really an amazing launch title . I have multiple games to play right now honestly can't stop playing this game . Bluepoint really came out strong with this game.
  74. Chestex
    Nov 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing remake! La consacrazione dei ragazzi di Bluepoint! Completamente rifatto da zero ma mantenendo tutte le meccaniche e sistemi del gioco originale. Meglio di così! È demon Souls, ma con un vestito adatto al 2020!
  75. Paulin
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Esse jogo tá incrível melhor que o original um remake perfeito parabéns para bluepoint, o maior jogo q ela fez trilha sonora incrivel, msm sem raytracing o trabalho que fizeram com a luz é sensacional nota 10 é pouco.
  76. R_zaago
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Most impressive graphics, great gameplay that sticks to the original, fluid game. Bluepoint achieved to make a great remake.
  77. RiadBBS
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing , top notch graphics and fidelity ! I enjoyed every minute while playing it even the frustrating moment when you die stupidly!
  78. Koppyoda
    Nov 27, 2020
    9
    @Stefnr1 go play Pokémon bro! Demon's souls is the best game stop cry?! Umbasa!
  79. ReyalsfoSwodahs
    Nov 30, 2020
    10
    Demon's Souls on PS5 feels like a next generation title. The graphics are phenomenal. The game is still as brutal and wonderful as ever. And the improvements made to the core gameplay are a breath of fresh air. if you've upgraded to the new generation and love the Souls series, I cannot recommend this game enough.
  80. MrExonOne
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    Amazing game woth beautiful graphics and dualsense support. PS5 is a beast, everyone should buy this game.
  81. Wweald
    Nov 27, 2020
    8
    Looks amazing, plays well. I think the concept of Demons Souls is more interesting than the Dark Souls games. But it's age shows in the combat. The bosses are all extremely simple and easy, and often boring because of it. Some of the areas in this game are obnoxious as well imo. I think they improved a lot after Demons Souls. This game is still great, but one of the worst in the Dark SoulsLooks amazing, plays well. I think the concept of Demons Souls is more interesting than the Dark Souls games. But it's age shows in the combat. The bosses are all extremely simple and easy, and often boring because of it. Some of the areas in this game are obnoxious as well imo. I think they improved a lot after Demons Souls. This game is still great, but one of the worst in the Dark Souls and Bloodborne/Sekiro series.… Expand
  82. lker0987654321
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Mükemmel böyle bir oyun yok herşey mükemmel oynanış lore filan her şey bu oyun ciden mükemmel böyle bir sue
  83. CJSA
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Justo como lo recordaba pero muchisimo mejor, se me salió una lagrima de la nostalgia apenas empezó.
  84. Hellow0rld
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    Such a good game ! A must play indeed!
    The visuals, the sound the designes, and the combat is excellent !
    You can tell they care about the game.
  85. Grizzly_Mishka
    Nov 30, 2020
    10
    In the beginning, I want to say I really love this game, it has awesome graphics and fighting.
    I must mention bosses. I haven't finished the game yet, but 2 of 4 bosses were killed with 1st try. I'm not a DS genre veteran, furthermore bloodborne is the only game I played, nevertheless in my opinion bloodborne is harder than this game. Maybe, this is good: you still have a satisfaction    In the beginning, I want to say I really love this game, it has awesome graphics and fighting.
    I must mention bosses. I haven't finished the game yet, but 2 of 4 bosses were killed with 1st try. I'm not a DS genre veteran, furthermore bloodborne is the only game I played, nevertheless in my opinion bloodborne is harder than this game. Maybe, this is good: you still have a satisfaction after overcoming another boss, but you needn't to spend a week to pass it    … Expand
  86. R_lizer
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    Omg awesome with the ps5 power i Would recommend this game to anyone 10 out of 10 for sure in my books Must play
  87. Behrouz03
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    This is the best game in the world. Everyone must play this game. The graphic is amazing and better than Dark souls
  88. Caldan
    Nov 14, 2020
    8
    ✅84%
    One of the best PlayStation games ever. Absolutely great. I’m not a big Souls fan, but I enjoyed this game very much.
  89. Batman431
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    Pues na lamecalvas y demás subseres calvos y cuñados. Otros 7 AÑOS que os toca llorar u ver como Sony sigue llevando la batuta del mundo de los videojuegos. Nos vemos en el E3 de 2027. Adioooooos.
  90. Hargreaves
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    Best game launch ever... every single player in the world should play this masterpiece... thank you sony!
  91. DanteEZO
    Dec 18, 2020
    0
    Odświeżony kotlet niewarte wydawania 250 zł na grę która już miała swoją premierę parę lat temu
  92. raihidara
    Dec 26, 2020
    7
    The biggest issue with Demon's Souls is not that it is hard, but that it fully disrespects the player. One could reasonably practice against any enemy and easily defeat them given enough time, but the issue is that you run into a new enemy or trap and suddenly die, losing 30 minutes to an hour of progress each time. This game is a prime example of the old school mantra that wasted time =The biggest issue with Demon's Souls is not that it is hard, but that it fully disrespects the player. One could reasonably practice against any enemy and easily defeat them given enough time, but the issue is that you run into a new enemy or trap and suddenly die, losing 30 minutes to an hour of progress each time. This game is a prime example of the old school mantra that wasted time = difficulty that most modern games have fortunately done away with. Top the wasted time off with a system that punishes your losses further and it's nothing but an exercise in masochism. The remake looks and sounds fantastic though.… Expand
  93. paulrage
    Jan 12, 2021
    10
    A great game where all begins. Demon's Souls on PS5 is the biggest launch tittle. The game loads really fast, has pretty graphics, is so fun com co-op and even offline. The game is so good that i already have more than 150 hours.
  94. Wut1234
    Jul 31, 2021
    0
    Game is too difficult for me, of course i won´t enjoy it. Not sure if i will play elden ring to be honest.
  95. Ghoster
    Feb 12, 2021
    10
    Probably the best game ever! I'm fan of all SoulsBorne games (except Sekiro which was complete fail), but this one regarding atmosphere and environment better than any. In my personal opinion probably easiest SoulsBorne game, but awesome! Remake is done flawless and perfect! Good job!
  96. PaleNielsen
    Mar 25, 2022
    8
    I haven't played the ps3 version of the game and got really excited with the news that this game is coming out on PS5 at release which made me buy the console. A really great launch title for the system if you're into this kind of games. Probably the only downside of this game is it's too short. This game is actually better graphics wise than Elden Ring.
  97. Dem0nK
    Apr 3, 2021
    4
    Its not a remake, its a remaster. Bluepoint doesn't know what is game design and can't do anything good. 10 years old gameplay is stupid, resources farm is boring, and developers made it even worse when made weight for herbs etc. Only good point in this remaster is graphics and sound
  98. aydinnesty
    May 4, 2021
    0
    Almost no effort has been made for gameplay. It's nothing more than a simple remake.
  99. Witchywoman212
    Nov 29, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As much as I would love to give this game a 100 rating (I love Souls games) I really can't. I played on the PS3, and it was a drudge to get through. But, I have platinumed every soulsborne game, and wanted to platinum this game as well. i played it on PS3 too late to go platinum. First the game has beautiful graphics, beautiful sound track, and is a forerunner to the later souls games. From Software realized there were many flaws in this game that needed to be done away with to make the future souls games more enjoyable to the player. I am glad they did this, because i would never attempt to play a game this brutal if they hadn't. They realized the 2009 version had too many flaws, which made it a brutal game, and not much fun.

    I wish they had done away with the world tendency. This makes the game difficult, and discourages co-op. You have to go through the game with half your health, and if you pick someone up to help you with a boss fight, and you die woe to you. Your world changes from white (much easier to get through areas, or black impossible to get through areas) Souls is all about co-op, and invasions. This is actually discouraged in this game. Who would put down their red sigh, fight pvp, or lose, and have it ruin your game. But that can happen. I pick up a phantom in the 3rd area, we both died, when I came back into the area my world had turned dark. One death and I was dark. I did everything possible to get back my white tendency. I killed all 3 bosses and the primeval devil, and my tendency did not budge. I know this was a glitch. i have written Blue Point about this. In area 4, one death in corporal form, my tendency went from pure white to pure black. Another glitch. I couldn't get through the area because when the world is black, you have a difficult game. Virtually impossible to get through, with all the black phantoms. They guard the boss doors, and it can take hours to complete the area. There is very little help from co-op becomes no one wants to go into corporal form to pick up phantoms. Primeval demons can help turn your world back to white, but half of them don't show up where they should be. The one in Stone Fang Tunnel is not in my world. You are really screwed, if you can't get back to neutral tendency . Might as well start another character and hope the glitches are fixed with a patch. I feel for the people who want to invade. There are so few people playing in corporal form That can't be much fun for the invaders. Blue Point had a chance to make this a better game, and blew that off. I don't think I will play another Blue Point game if they slavishly recreate a game, don't take out the glitches, and make the game a little bit more fun. What is the harm. It is their game now. From did away with the worst of the Demons Souls, and went on to make games more fun for the players. Yes, they are hard, but sooo much fun. This game is not for casual players, and make sure you have your computer on your lap at all times so you won't screw up. This game punishes every little mistake. The game costs $70, and frankly that is too expensive, when the glitches were inherited and never fixed. I would recommend you play a game where the developer actually wants you to enjoy your investment. I think Ubisoft likes for the player to have fun, and their new assassins games are fun. i will never buy another game from a company that makes the game miserable for the player. Looking forward to Eldon Ring. Hope it turns out better.    … Expand
  100. manu93
    May 14, 2022
    10
    Fantastic Remake. It's a must play for every PS5 owner. everything are at the top level. I only expect more challenging game ( from its bosses ) although its real challenge laid in new game plus.
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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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