Demon's Souls

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  1. chr1so
    Oct 4, 2021
    10
    I'm a sucker for soulsborne games so was always going to love this one.
    If you've played dark souls you pretty much know what you're getting here.
    Looks pretty good on ps5
  2. DeckJagger
    Jan 20, 2021
    8
    Игра выглядит просто великолепно, единственный минус это легкая сложность и глуповатые враги/боссы
  3. tommywalkie
    Jan 13, 2022
    8
    Faithful remake with good graphics and making good use of the new hardware, with insanely fast loading sequences; while keeping most of the weird design decisions from the original release, like NPCS walking normal speed in gloomy poison lake, or the Character Tendency mechanic which highly encourages suiciding in the Nexus and keeping the Soul form during the whole journey in order to notFaithful remake with good graphics and making good use of the new hardware, with insanely fast loading sequences; while keeping most of the weird design decisions from the original release, like NPCS walking normal speed in gloomy poison lake, or the Character Tendency mechanic which highly encourages suiciding in the Nexus and keeping the Soul form during the whole journey in order to not deal with other punishing mechanics.… Expand
  4. guiletheguiles
    Dec 16, 2020
    8
    Bluepoint strikes again by transforming an already beloved game into something even more beloved!

    If you've played Demon's Souls back in the PS3, chances are that you'll feel, like me, right at home! Everything is here, just as it was back then. The creepy atmosphere, the experimental systems, the challenging tactical combat mechanics, the great soundtrack, the cryptic NPCs, tough    Bluepoint strikes again by transforming an already beloved game into something even more beloved!

    If you've played Demon's Souls back in the PS3, chances are that you'll feel, like me, right at home!
    Everything is here, just as it was back then. The creepy atmosphere, the experimental systems, the challenging tactical combat mechanics, the great soundtrack, the cryptic NPCs, tough bosses, the raw anger you'll feel after losing 40k souls to a stupid death... Everything!

    The difference is in the visuals, the performance and some very few quality of life improvements. Demon's Souls Remake is BEAUTIFUL! Probably the most visually detailed and stunning game I've ever seen. It even looks great on Performance Mode. **** even those unnecessary filters are pretty! Now combine this visual prowess with the bleak and difficult atmosphere of Demon's Souls, plus the insane redesigns from some creatures and NPCs, and you have yourself one of the most faithful remakes ever made.

    Maybe too faithful, actually!
    A few things could have changed, since remakes were supposed to improve on all things.
    For example, the world tendency system is still a confusing mess, checkpoints are still annoying as hell, item descriptions could've been improved to give us a bigger sense of the lore and, DAMN... I really wanted that sixth pillar to be an ACTUAL level in the game. They could've given us that, right?
    Well, you can't have everything in life...

    Demon's Souls Remake is the BEST way to play a very good/very old game. Probably the best thing to spend money on, if you own a PS5. You owe it to yourself.
    It's not Miyazaki's masterpiece, by any means. Far from it. But it's a hell of a good, weird and challenging ride.    … Expand
  5. HaloFever
    Mar 18, 2023
    8
    Demons Souls for PS5 is stunning game with some fun moments and a lot of unnecessary grinding. I would love to fight my way through a medieval castle, taking down zombies and demons, and end it all with a glorious boss battle. Instead, I found myself tediously farming upgrade material for hours and hours. (Which I found more fun than tediously dying and restarting over and over again).Demons Souls for PS5 is stunning game with some fun moments and a lot of unnecessary grinding. I would love to fight my way through a medieval castle, taking down zombies and demons, and end it all with a glorious boss battle. Instead, I found myself tediously farming upgrade material for hours and hours. (Which I found more fun than tediously dying and restarting over and over again). Such a bummer. With some different mechanics, this could be a perfect game.

    Despite everything I had heard about Demon Souls, it is just another video game. The live, die, repeat mechanic is no different from Super Mario Brothers. back in the 1980s. Demon Souls is in fact a lat easier than I was led to believe because the player has complete freedom to collect upgrades and improve their survivability between attempts to progress. What bothers me is that the process of grinding for power is not much fun. My personally philosophy is that games should be fun from start to finish. Demon Souls fails at that.

    The game opens with an exquisite medieval environment and enemies. Then as the game progresses, everything becomes stranger. The monsters are cool. Like with most games, it is the humans that are the hardest to fight. Some monsters do little more than take you sword stabs and die. An enemy knight, on the other hand, will ruthlessly stab you to death. The bosses are mixed bag. All of them are interesting. They remind me a lot of the bosses in “Ninja Gaiden” on the original Xbox. I defeated the first three bosses in Demon Souls without dying. Maybe its my lifetime of playing these games and dealing with these boss mechanics and “cheesing” bosses, but hit an run works very well in Demon Souls. Some bosses are a nightmare. I have yet to defeat one called Maneater and I am not sure I ever will. (Nevermind, I beat Maneater and all the bosses. Difficult, not impossible). Then again, I never thought I would ever start playing Demon Souls, and here I am.

    The mechanics of the game are well done and it feels good to play. The shield blocks and the sword hits. What more does a player need? The circle button is used for rolling and dodging. This button combo has been seared into my muscle memory since “Ninja Gaiden” on the original Xbox. I would love if “Skyrim” played like this or if “The Witcher 3” had shields). Most enemies telegraph their attacks. For most of the game, you can feel safe knowing that a cautious approach will get you through without dying.

    This remake is a gorgeous graphical showcase. You won’t find ray traced reflections in this dark world. What makes the world alive is the detail of the environment, characters, and animations. Few launch titles are this polished and hold up this well.

    Full disclosure: I downloaded this from my PS+ Extra collection. I am not risking $70 on this game. Maybe I’ll get tired of grinding souls. Maybe I’ll delete this to make space for another PS+ game. (Never mind. I completed the game in 34 hours. I am ready for a new game experience now!)    … Expand
  6. chris4ever04
    Nov 4, 2021
    10
    It’s simply a MASTERPIECE. Best Graphics of all time! Next Gen has arrived this I extremely atmospheric and the sound design was insane play this with good headphones I use Astro A50s WOW.
  7. brocky
    Jan 18, 2022
    9
    Brilliant remaster. Graphics and environments exceptional. Its what you would expect of a pS5 game. Option for replayability is well worth it. Only reason have rated 9 and not 10 is due to first play through being to easy. Newgame plus is where the difficulty should have been first playthrough.
  8. robomartion
    Nov 13, 2021
    8
    You know what? Despite the body type A, body type B instead of male and female bull**** and black characters replacing previously non black characters for no reason other than assumedly the PC culture we have to put up with in the modern day and age, and the distinct lack of atmosphere from the original game, and the fact that a PS5 seems to be restricted for only the who's who of society,You know what? Despite the body type A, body type B instead of male and female bull**** and black characters replacing previously non black characters for no reason other than assumedly the PC culture we have to put up with in the modern day and age, and the distinct lack of atmosphere from the original game, and the fact that a PS5 seems to be restricted for only the who's who of society, not available to the lower peons, Demon's Souls graphics look absolutely fantastic and its absolutely refreshing to see a game in 2020 with graphics that actually look like they are from 2020 - so, despite it ticking everything that is wrong with the modern gaming industry today off the list, I've decided I'm not going to **** on it. One thing I will say however is why is this the one and only exclusive launch title for a $749 console. Feels suspiciously like the big first party studios aren't actually working on a lot of games these days. Still waiting on Deep Down.… Expand
  9. PabloGilvan
    Feb 8, 2022
    7
    If you come from a Dark Souls saga, this game is a frustration. Beautiful graphics, but just that. There are only 3 bosses that challenges you and thats it. The only dificulty for this game is the gangspank in the maps with only 2 bonfires between a horde of enemies and a cenario that has a goal of killing you in every way possible.
  10. binholeblon
    Jan 14, 2021
    10
    FIRST time on a Souls game and I n loving It.

    This game makes me feel alive
  11. ErivandoXP
    Nov 4, 2021
    1
    Comprei PS5 pra jogar jogo do PS3?

    Quero algo novo, nada de remasters que não mudam quase nada.
  12. DrZomboid
    Dec 6, 2021
    9
    A beautiful remake. But I still hate Latria and Valley worlds. Carry burden is so annoying.
  13. herrmoekl
    Aug 23, 2021
    4
    I am a huge fan of Bloodborne and call it one of my favorite games of all time. Bloodborne was my introduction to From Software. After playing BB i played DS3 and then Sekiro. While Bloodborne was and forever will be my favorite of them i had a lot of appreciation for DS3 and Sekiro. Things i love about Bloodborne is it´s smart level Design, it´s extremely challenging but rewardingI am a huge fan of Bloodborne and call it one of my favorite games of all time. Bloodborne was my introduction to From Software. After playing BB i played DS3 and then Sekiro. While Bloodborne was and forever will be my favorite of them i had a lot of appreciation for DS3 and Sekiro. Things i love about Bloodborne is it´s smart level Design, it´s extremely challenging but rewarding Gameplay and it´s horrifying beauty. All these 3 things are lacking in this Game. I probably am part of a minority with thinking that this Game didn´t age well. In my opinion there is two types of difficult Games: a good one and a bad one. While i would classify BB, DS3 and Sekiro entirely as the former here it´s too much of the latter. Tight hallways that take your view while having extremely aggressive enemies in the way not being able to really see yourself or them well. Unbalanced Boss fights put in weird spaces that don´t seem nearly as thought out as later entries in From Softwares catalogue. Then there is the Level Design. This is where Bloodborne shines and delivers again and again with it´s clever and rewarding distribution of Lamps (checkpoints), something almost entirely missing from this Game. Whereas in Bloodborne and Post-BB Games i felt rewarded after fighting through a tough area arriving at a checkpoint or discovering a new area here i never have those experiences. There is no feeling of joy after finishing a Boss after studying their attack patterns because most Bosses lack ambitious mechanics. Moreover the Mechanics of Bosses don´t really feel integrated into the Gameplay. Again, with all the Post-BB Souls Games there was a coherence between the Boss Design and Gameplay mechanics. Whenever i died in those Games to a Boss or enemies i always felt like i wasn´t good enough, thinking about the enemy attack patterns and how i could improve. When i die here i find myself most of the time thinking about poor design choices such as the things mentioned. Another example of it´s unbalanced mechanics is farming for healing items. While BB did have the need to find healing items as well the distribution was way more balanced out and enemies would frequently drop them. In certain areas of Demons Souls you wont find any healing items at all which adds to the overall feeling of frustration this Game leaves me with.… Expand
  14. Iceberg91
    Nov 10, 2021
    9
    il miglior gioco PS5 a mani basse grafica eccezionale gameplay tra i migliori del genere soundtrack potente buon multi co op e pvp non lunghissimo purtroppo bluepoint poteva osare un pelo di piu con la sesta arcipietra ma nel complesso e un titolo must buy
  15. EduardoMeurer
    Feb 20, 2022
    8
    Sou um grande fã da saga souls, os gráficos e os efeitos de partículas e iluminação são incríveis, o único problema é que o clima sombrio e até de terror que o original do Ps3 foi totalmente eliminado.
  16. Kazuma-Kiryu
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    One of the best remakes of all time..
    You wont be dissapointed on this masterpiece.
  17. devchaos
    Jun 24, 2021
    10
    Love this game, but not excellent performance. 60 for with not good graphics. 30 for my grandfather only. Fe
  18. johanBjorn
    Dec 2, 2020
    7
    It's pretty, but you can feel its age as you play it. It's obvious that this was the first iteration in a really great franchise, because the core mechanics of the game feel much less polished.

    It's not a bad game by any means, it's just not particularly fun to me. It feels more like a grind than a joy to play.
  19. wakkz
    Sep 16, 2022
    10
    I was so ready to give up on this, the frustration was unbelivable. Played through all the other souls games, but this one was special. Even uninstalled it and thought about selling it for a while. But then I gave it a new try, and o boy what a ride. So worth it. If you struggle, dont give up. It will click eventually, and it will be awsome.
  20. winzentween
    Jan 1, 2022
    7
    If you've never played demon souls then know that's its an amazing game in many ways but not as good or as long or functional as dark souls 1 or 3 or blood borne or the surge. But it's much better than mortal shell. If you've played ps3 demon souls then this is not as good but it looks amazing and runs super smooth. Perfect launch title.

    The games quite short and so expensive for what it    If you've never played demon souls then know that's its an amazing game in many ways but not as good or as long or functional as dark souls 1 or 3 or blood borne or the surge. But it's much better than mortal shell. If you've played ps3 demon souls then this is not as good but it looks amazing and runs super smooth. Perfect launch title.

    The games quite short and so expensive for what it is. I finished it in about 30 hrs or less and did most things. Didn't want to do more. Also it's much easier than the original and not as hard as any other souls game imo.

    The online functions are janky and sometimes work well and sometimes not. There is atleast one mp gimmick which was revolutionary on ps3 and is still impressive on ps5.

    The core gameplay is solid though the story is lacking as is the lore compared to dark souls. My greatest complaint is the ending which just kind of happens without warning and you're forced into a new game plus resetting all your progress. There is no way to roll back saves or even chose to not progress..it just happens. This decade old flawed design is a left over from the rushes original. The remaster fails to improve on any thing except cosmetics. Sadly this lack of design evolution or QOL improvements prevent it being an old master made into a modern masterpiece. The latter issues will also cause many modern players from to fail to enjoy what demon souls has to offer. A wait for sale game for most but a must have purchase for any serious gamer or souls fan.    … Expand
  21. mikeje
    May 28, 2023
    2
    Пустай трата времени, а не игра, кроме графики ни чего нет. Деревянная просто ппц, как будто играешь в игру 2005 года. Постоянные фармы рессов, постоянно вся сложность в том, что вокруг перса невидимый пузырь, которой сталкивает тебя с любого уступа. Мобов понатыкали в проходах пачками, пробегается тяжко. Куча неиграбельных классов. Определенно саааамый слабый из всей серии соусов.Пустай трата времени, а не игра, кроме графики ни чего нет. Деревянная просто ппц, как будто играешь в игру 2005 года. Постоянные фармы рессов, постоянно вся сложность в том, что вокруг перса невидимый пузырь, которой сталкивает тебя с любого уступа. Мобов понатыкали в проходах пачками, пробегается тяжко. Куча неиграбельных классов. Определенно саааамый слабый из всей серии соусов.
  22. ahmadhz1999
    Aug 22, 2021
    8
    This is one of the best looking games that I have ever seen and you have the option to pick 60fps which is great. The gameplay is not the best but with the dual sense haptics the combat feels very real and satisfying. The music is not as good as other souls games but is good enough. The worst thing about this game is the enemy AI and this affects the difficulty a lot. Some bosses in theThis is one of the best looking games that I have ever seen and you have the option to pick 60fps which is great. The gameplay is not the best but with the dual sense haptics the combat feels very real and satisfying. The music is not as good as other souls games but is good enough. The worst thing about this game is the enemy AI and this affects the difficulty a lot. Some bosses in the game are basically braindead and that makes it too easy to beat them. If this game is your first souls game then that is not a huge problem because the game might be already hard for you. However if you have played a souls game before, the AI will make the game too easy for you and that is not good. Overall even with the AI problems I highly recommend this game to people that like challenging games or other soul-type games.… Expand
  23. Jonny5784
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Outstanding game, loved it, also loved the trophy list, it was hard ish to start but managed to get the platinum quite easily in the end as the game allows you to overpower you self with some grinding (unlike sekiro), but yeah loved it great game.
  24. maddiplomat
    Mar 28, 2023
    5
    Skip this! Play another FromSoft game instead. Compared to DS3/Bloodborne, this game seems like an empty tech demo. The only superb thing are the graphics. Bosses are decent but mostly boring and dumb. Regular combat feels VERY dated and enemy AI is beyond terrible. Level design is somewhat decent but the world doesn't seem connected at all. Some levels just feel like a walking simulator.Skip this! Play another FromSoft game instead. Compared to DS3/Bloodborne, this game seems like an empty tech demo. The only superb thing are the graphics. Bosses are decent but mostly boring and dumb. Regular combat feels VERY dated and enemy AI is beyond terrible. Level design is somewhat decent but the world doesn't seem connected at all. Some levels just feel like a walking simulator. Camera is horrible. You were warned!… Expand
  25. Starychok
    Jan 11, 2022
    10
    A perfect example of how game remake should look like. Nice picture, so familiar, but refreshed gameplay, some of new ps5 features. Of course, some mechanics feels outdated, nevertheless - amazing game for souls fans.
  26. Nimins
    Sep 7, 2021
    10
    Legendary game. Beautiful and filled with secrets och hidden paths. Great boss battles and nice level design. Many builds and lots of replayability. People rating this game less than 10/10 need to git gud.
  27. tanonero
    Jun 4, 2023
    8
    The remake delivers an outstanding experience in terms of gameplay, visuals, and performance. However, it appears that BluePoint missed an opportunity to address certain weaknesses of the original game, which have become more apparent with the advancements in technology. For example, the enemies' AI remains clunky and unchanged, creating an odd contrast between the hyper-realistic graphicsThe remake delivers an outstanding experience in terms of gameplay, visuals, and performance. However, it appears that BluePoint missed an opportunity to address certain weaknesses of the original game, which have become more apparent with the advancements in technology. For example, the enemies' AI remains clunky and unchanged, creating an odd contrast between the hyper-realistic graphics and the subpar behaviour of the enemies. Additionally, incorporating actions that players have grown accustomed to in the later Dark Souls games, such as plunge attacks, would have enhanced the overall gameplay. While BluePoint successfully modernized the graphics, UX design, and sounds, their failure to update the AI and combat mechanics limited their potential to achieve greatness with this remake.… Expand
  28. CrossXaberS
    Aug 7, 2021
    9
    I've already played the original and this faithful remake @ $70 is worth it for the fans of the franchise.

    This is not just a simple graphic upgrade. There are numerous change and tweak that actually improve the playing experience. PROS: - Load time is almost nonexistence. It really help get you right back in the game after a frustrating death/mistake - More streamlined inventory    I've already played the original and this faithful remake @ $70 is worth it for the fans of the franchise.

    This is not just a simple graphic upgrade. There are numerous change and tweak that actually improve the playing experience.
    PROS:
    - Load time is almost nonexistence. It really help get you right back in the game after a frustrating death/mistake
    - More streamlined inventory management where you can instantly send items back to Nexus so you don't have to be upset when you have to leave the loots there on the stage. You can even forge weapon using your materials/stones/ores directly from the Nexus. It's really convenient.
    - 8 directional rolling. + 100% freedom of movement compared to the original. Can't say no to that!
    - Performance mode @ 60fps is a game changer for many ppl saying 30fps is unplayable
    - Best nextgen graphic with the art style of soulborne games. *chef kiss
    - Freaking photo mode to really appreciate that godlike graphics and add your own unique touch.
    - New trophies list that is more fair than the original (RNG BS)
    - Penetrator armor challenge adds some new contents and reasons to push through

    CONS:
    - Artistic liberty taken with some character designs actually worse than the original (fat officials)
    - Miss the opportunity to finally realize the cut content of the 6th Archstone
    - Some contents locked behind paywall of the deluxe edition and pre-order bonus

    Overall:
    9/10    … Expand
  29. XxHunterxX
    May 2, 2021
    10
    It has everything I like about Dark Souls games, combat, graphics, music and haptic feedback are 10/10
  30. Berrlett
    Jun 8, 2022
    10
    The one that started all of the souls games in a brand new outfit for a machine such as the PS5, brilliant game. I believe i've put 100+ hours and still wanted more. hope there will be more similar remakes in the future.
  31. arthasmenethil8
    Mar 18, 2022
    8
    I played the original game back in the days and I enjoyed it a lot. The difficulty (which was not super hard) caught me by surprise at the time. This remake is well done and polished and it was my very first purchase when I got my PS5 on day one. Maybe 80 € was a biiit too high but the game is indeed an amazing product. 8,5/10!
  32. WorldRedbull
    Feb 27, 2021
    8
    Demon's Souls is the first actual entry of the souls series, and this is it's remake. How is it?

    The Good: -The graphics are breathtaking. Easily the best looking game i've played in the past 5 years, it's very easy to get immersed in the levels, and notice tiny details that are really stellar. -The new animations, and haptic feedback serve the game incredibly well. They're easily the    Demon's Souls is the first actual entry of the souls series, and this is it's remake. How is it?

    The Good:
    -The graphics are breathtaking. Easily the best looking game i've played in the past 5 years, it's very easy to get immersed in the levels, and notice tiny details that are really stellar.
    -The new animations, and haptic feedback serve the game incredibly well. They're easily the most refined in the souls series and with new facial animations it's set a new standard(At least in my opinion) for facial animations in Soulsborne games.
    -The standard PVE gameplay is amazing, going through each archstone world is a blast, and each area feels distinct and has a unique style to them. Combat itself is really good, it's your standard Souls game, tried and true with magic, dark magic, pyromancies(they're just lumped into magic but it counts), Faith, Strength, Dex. Your typical souls affair.
    -The story still holds up, it has its great moments like the final boss of the Valley of Defilement, the bridge to the Tower Knight, or many of the NPC's questlines.
    -A lot of quality of life improvements, World Tendency is easier to figure out, sending items to storage without having to go back to the nexus, reduced loading screens(they're like 5 seconds long at most).
    -Photo mode is pretty cool.
    -PVP can be really fun, A lot of weapons can be great in combat, but PVP does have its flaws.
    -Fractured mode is a fun mirror image of the game and can throw you for a loop if you're not careful.

    The Bad:
    -The weapon upgrading system is terrible. Some materials require literal grinding, others are incredibly expensive, and some almost don't show up at all. Getting your weapon maxed out is a pain, and you will want to jump off a cliff.
    -The PVP can be full of min maxing goons that are the most anti-fun people you will ever meet. There's no magic requirement for spells, so you can meet a level 4 mage that has a high level spell that one shots you, or heaven forbid someone brings the Dragon Bone Smasher early on against you.
    -Some of the bosses are pretty mediocre or just plain bad. Dragon God is terrible, the adjudicator is still really easy, and the dirty colossus boss is....a thing.
    -The hitboxes of certain objects or weapons can be incredibly janky. The boulders of Stonefang Valley are a good example.

    Overall despite these flaws, Demon's Souls Remake is still the classic game from 2009. It was a helluva good time, and is one of my top SoulsBorne games. I prefer Dark Souls 1 honestly myself(Second Favorite), but Demon's Souls definitely would be third.    … Expand
  33. BoyEx7490et
    May 27, 2021
    10
    Great remastered remake of Demon's Souls Amazing Action Role Playing Game remade from PS3 to PS5. ^(^_^)^ :)
  34. boris_out
    Aug 6, 2021
    9
    Лучший эксклюзив PS5 на данный момент! Графика, звуки, проработанность окружения — настоящий некстген
  35. ching00kit
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    The remake is ok especially on the graphics
    Honestly it is a game of nostalgia back to the time how souls series were started.
    Highly recommended for those for did not play the original before.
  36. lewis1992
    Dec 9, 2020
    10
    An amazing, faithful remaster of the original and the BEST Souls game. Best PS5 title by far.
  37. KasaethaN
    Mar 1, 2021
    10
    This game is just awesome, addictive, beautiful. I absolutely love it. Highly recommend it to anyone.
  38. Meh123456
    May 3, 2021
    10
    Demon's Souls was a really fun game to play, Bluepoint did an amazing job with this remake the game looks so good and in 60fps it feels great too.

    I enjoyed all the boss fights, especially flamelurker it felt so good to beat that mf after like 8 attempts....
  39. Crapcrap
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    L o v e i t !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  40. Veiled
    Jan 29, 2021
    8
    El original es un juegazo que me he pasado 5 veces. Este ni idea pero vengo a darle un 8 por algún review bombing que he visto. Sin mas.
  41. Ripsnorta
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Still the best game on ps5. (2023)
    If you love dark souls play this classic.
  42. kevouly
    Dec 28, 2021
    8
    + the best remake of all time
    + At this time the most beautifull ps5 game
    + Atmosphere
    + 60fps
    + Gameplay
    + Not so hard
  43. Marbert1014
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    Difficult yet rewarding game. The more demons I slay the more I want to play. Great experience.
  44. IIIAHMIII
    Jul 24, 2021
    5
    Game looks beautifull and the audio is wel done. The rest of the game well im not a fan. The world tenancy system is broken when you play online locking you out of different quests. Also a mob diddint drop the iron key so i couldnt get to an npc. The amount of blue eyes is a joke. Bosses wil 1 hit kill you in new game plus. I like a challenge but to many aspects are broken in this game.Game looks beautifull and the audio is wel done. The rest of the game well im not a fan. The world tenancy system is broken when you play online locking you out of different quests. Also a mob diddint drop the iron key so i couldnt get to an npc. The amount of blue eyes is a joke. Bosses wil 1 hit kill you in new game plus. I like a challenge but to many aspects are broken in this game. parry is incosistent so i cant use that anymore. Lot of backstaps miss. I can go on and on its a decent game but the mechanics are a nightmare. Making this game way harder then it actually is.… Expand
  45. mklamt
    Aug 22, 2021
    0
    Blood borne - Amazing
    Dark souls 3 - Super Amazing
    Demon souls - meh, no history, i was expecting more from this game
  46. LordOMO
    Jan 17, 2022
    9
    Calling Demon's Souls a prototype to Dark Souls 1 would not be doing the game justice but is lowkey true. The core Souls gameplay and atmosphere is already there and works shockingly well for being the first entry in such an influential series. The massively upgraded visuals and some minor QoL improvements only add to the excitement of playing Demon's Souls. It definitely still holds up.Calling Demon's Souls a prototype to Dark Souls 1 would not be doing the game justice but is lowkey true. The core Souls gameplay and atmosphere is already there and works shockingly well for being the first entry in such an influential series. The massively upgraded visuals and some minor QoL improvements only add to the excitement of playing Demon's Souls. It definitely still holds up.

    However, a few elements of later Souls games aren't fully there yet.
    - different areas are accesed through a level select in the hub world rather than being intertwined in one big world.
    - The estus flask is missing in favor of more traditional healing items which might force struggling players to grind for healing whereas skilled players can carry absurd amounts of healing
    -There is also a quite devilish gameplay system called world tendency and character tendency which is poorly explained and makes the game even harder if you die in human form
    - levels are actually on the harder side due to a lack of bonfires

    Conclusion: a lot of stuff from Demon's Souls might not be completely new to someone who played Dark Souls. That doesn't take away from the quality of the game though. Especially now that it is playable at 60fps with next gen visuals. Will a new player enjoy the game? I think it is as good an entry point as pretty much any Souls game. All of them have the same entry to barrier in that they can be quite obscure and the risk-reward aspect of the game not immediatly clicking if initially all you do is die repeatedly without being able to celebrate any successess inbetween.    … Expand
  47. bear00766
    Feb 6, 2021
    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
  48. franktze
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    This one is the best in the soul series. The enemies are much more creative (not always in a form like human, a head with two arms and legs). This remake makes my memories all come back, with enhanced images and 4K on my big tv screen. Thanks for bringing this wonderful game to life.
  49. Imperadorzcv
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    Gostei bastante do jogo, a série souls nunca engana, muito lindo graficamente e na jogabilidade 60fps. Tiro dois pontos pela falta de dificuldade comparando com outros souls e também porque não me prendeu como por exemplo Bloodborne.
  50. Agraa
    Jan 27, 2021
    9
    O jogo é lindo e segue exatamente o mesmo molde da obra original, para alguns isso é motivo de glória para outros é uma chance desperdiçada de fazer diferente e promover alterações que se fazem necessárias para a época. Arriscaram pouco e trabalharam totalmente na nostalgia, oque não é ruim pois o original é excelente, mas aqui perdem a oportunidade de modernizar um pouco mais o jogo.O jogo é lindo e segue exatamente o mesmo molde da obra original, para alguns isso é motivo de glória para outros é uma chance desperdiçada de fazer diferente e promover alterações que se fazem necessárias para a época. Arriscaram pouco e trabalharam totalmente na nostalgia, oque não é ruim pois o original é excelente, mas aqui perdem a oportunidade de modernizar um pouco mais o jogo.

    No geral é um jogo muito competente e quem já conhece a franquia estará muito bem servido, aos novatos tenham calma nessa jornada, sejam persistentes pois Demon's Souls é implacável.    … Expand
  51. MingledLotus24
    Dec 30, 2022
    6
    Visually - one of the best games i ever saw. Definitely a ps5 showcase Same goes for sound. Gameplay might be a bit better. I don’t understand why people praise this game so much. Gameplay is good but not THAT good. And i deducted a couple points because this is a remake. Also they don’t have Ukrainian - a minus for me. I played it in sony ps subscription - this is a plus.
  52. kevlarkev
    Apr 30, 2021
    8
    An amazing remake. Though it shows in core gameplay and world design that this was the first of the souls series as there are many quality of life changes FromSoft made in the titles after this one. Even so, the game looks,plays and runs beautifully and anyone who enjoyed a soulslike game should find this great.
  53. Waskonia
    Jan 10, 2021
    10
    Pedazo de remake.El mejor al que haya jugado,súper entretenido y se ve espectacular
  54. xWitcherx
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    No entiendo muy bien el por qué tiene tan poca nota este Demon Soul cuando es un juego de 10, es verdad que en muchas ocasiones lo e odiado pero la satisfacción que te da cuando consigues pasar los Boses es tremenda. Creo que todos alguna vez en nuestra vida tenemos que probar algún juego de este estilo, y creo que este Demon Soul es prefecto para iniciarte en el mundo Soul
  55. SplitMind
    Jul 4, 2021
    7
    After DS3 I'd taken a break from Souls games for the sake of my sanity, but having got a PS5 my options for games were very limited and my curiosity got the better of me, so here I am feeling like I've been through the Souls wringer one more time.

    The graphics of Demon's Souls are actually a mixed bag for me. What you see is very well-crafted, however the biggest drawback is the level    After DS3 I'd taken a break from Souls games for the sake of my sanity, but having got a PS5 my options for games were very limited and my curiosity got the better of me, so here I am feeling like I've been through the Souls wringer one more time.

    The graphics of Demon's Souls are actually a mixed bag for me. What you see is very well-crafted, however the biggest drawback is the level design and the dark and dankness of pretty much every level. When you get to more colourful and vibrant environments the game shines, however many levels such as the prison, swamp and tunnel were just so dark and dingy that I feel they really missed an opportunity to show off what the PS5 can do. I think this is a result of staying faithful to the original a bit too much, which is a recurring problem in Demon's Souls.

    The gameplay of DS has rarely been better than it is here. Anyone having played any DS game will feel at home. The backstabs, rolls and challenging gameplay are here in spades and typical Souls-fashion. For the most part this is excellent and they aren't changing what doesn't need to be changed. Yet there are some baffling design choices that should have changed.

    The game basically has an extra layer of difficulty that arises from bad design to me. A lack of bonfires means a long journey to get to most bosses if you die. Think Bed of Chaos only not so maddening, There are shortcuts but these aren't at all short at times.

    The level design leaves much to be desired. You have 4 levels split into roughly 4 sections, however each one is quite one-dimensional and some of the labyrinthian elements are downright frustrating and unbalanced, such as the prison and swamp. This detracted from my enjoyment noticeably and again seems the result of remaking rather than reworking the original.

    If there was one game mechanic I would have changed it would be health being cut in half when in Phantom form. This is bewildering design choice, making for punishing rather than challenging gameplay. Add to this the unnecessary world tendency mechanic and I was not impressed at having to spend 90% of the game at 50% of health. This is something sequels rectified and the remake should have also.

    Finally for gameplay, we have the boss fights. I'm actually torn on whether this is a good or bad thing, but most of the bosses resemble puzzles rather than fights. This means no matter how skilled you are you are not going to win unless you figure out the mechanic or look it up online as I had to do a good few times. I think only the Dragon God boss really irks me and anyone who has played the game will know why - it's just bad and banal game design. Having said that, the diversity of bosses is very good and few were outright unbalanced.

    Lastly, the story. As typical for souls games, the story here is minimal at the surface level but you can delve further into the lore if you like. This is something I've always applauded Souls games for, however at the beginning of Demon's Souls we do get a fairly hefty story introduction and I am happy to see that too.

    Overall, Demon's Souls is faithful to the original, for the worse in my opinion. However, this is still a pretty good Souls game and it actually makes me appreciate Dark Souls all the more. I am glad Demon's Souls was not my first Souls game as I can really feel the 'prototype' nature of it in comparison to Dark Souls. It's a bit of an indictment on modern gaming that a remake of a PS3 game is the USP of the PS5, but at least it's actually a good game and not riddled with live services and microtansactions.    … Expand
  56. alimsans
    Jun 2, 2023
    0
    Good game if you don’t value your time. 123 123 123 123 123 123 123 123 123
  57. ichimitch
    Mar 26, 2023
    10
    THAT is how you do a remake! Very faithful to the original. Are you taking notes, Squeenix?
  58. Rezoman
    Feb 10, 2021
    9
    Fantastic remaster! Honestly I was happy to know that a different studio would be working on it since the dark souls remaster was literally just a frame rate boost. People who are saying that the dark atmosphere is gone are just a bunch of babies who are hating on the game cause it still has a dark atmosphere.
  59. BrightAbyss
    Dec 30, 2020
    9
    Demon's Souls is a great game, but it isn't for everybody. Like all From Software products, the game is challenging. Players could spend many hours on just one boss and that can be very frustrating to some. Despite this, I can promise you that when you do eventually beat the boss, it will be extremely rewarding. If you are more of a casual gamer not looking for a challenge, then this mayDemon's Souls is a great game, but it isn't for everybody. Like all From Software products, the game is challenging. Players could spend many hours on just one boss and that can be very frustrating to some. Despite this, I can promise you that when you do eventually beat the boss, it will be extremely rewarding. If you are more of a casual gamer not looking for a challenge, then this may be a game to pass on. If you are a competitive gamer who has never played the original, then you will absolutely love this game. Now if you have played the original or are a From Software game veteran, the gameplay is almost identical to the original. This means that yes the AI isn't the smartest, your character doesn't move like a more modern game, and places to reset the world are much farther apart. This is the main reason why there are a few people that gave this game a low score on this site. The company stayed true to the original game, only making it look and run better, and that's all I wanted in it. That's why I enjoyed it so much, but some people will disagree. At the end of the day, it's a great game that I would recommend to anyone looking for a challenging, gorgeous, and satisfying PS5 game.… Expand
  60. parsatommyy
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Incredible game bluepoint is master of remake. Demon souls it's a next gen game
  61. nnevill
    Feb 1, 2022
    9
    Playing Demon's Souls first time after all other soulslike games is like watching old Star Wars movies after new ones. It's quite good but not that awesome as it could be if I had played it before.

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

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

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

    And one more thing - Demon's Souls is great for newbies - it's really easier than other soulslike. The main point - go to 4-1 and 4-2 zones as early as possible and you'll be safe and sound :)    … Expand
  62. knur
    Oct 12, 2022
    8
    I don't get why some people say that it doesn't live up to the original. It's basically the same game but with a modern feel. A must-play for soulslike fans, however, it's defiantly the worst of Miyzakai's soulslike creations. But it's kinda expected since this was his first take on the formula. It's still a joy to play, but not so much to go with several NG+, at least for me and I wentI don't get why some people say that it doesn't live up to the original. It's basically the same game but with a modern feel. A must-play for soulslike fans, however, it's defiantly the worst of Miyzakai's soulslike creations. But it's kinda expected since this was his first take on the formula. It's still a joy to play, but not so much to go with several NG+, at least for me and I went through all of the souls game at least thrice.… Expand
  63. Bakoluk
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    Graphics 10/10
    Playability 9/10
    Entertainment 9/10
    DualSense: 7/10
    Overall 9/10
  64. Ddaygiugno1944
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    merita il voto top essendo una esclusiva ps come è per il 97% delle esclusive ps, spero che bluepint venga acquisita da sony e quindi entri a far parte della stupenda famiglia dei playstation studio
  65. fabiola1
    Jun 13, 2021
    8
    sin duda el mejor juego de ps5 a la fecha, lo termine hace pocas semanas y me ha durado bastante, en gran parte porque no soy tan habil pero cada vez que avanzama me sentia tan satisfecha. yo pienso que los modos de dificultad en estos juegos no van, lo mejor es jugarlos con la dificultad a la que fueron diseñados. los graficos son totalmente impresionantes!
  66. Gyns23
    Dec 27, 2020
    9
    Best PS5 starting game up to date. It shows the power of the next-gen console.
  67. Krachsus
    Feb 16, 2021
    9
    Amazing game.. Mindblowing graphics and boss fights. Just one contra.. It aint that hard souls game.
  68. shaggx83
    Aug 15, 2023
    8
    Will add more comments later but I can't believe I finished it. Maybe it's one of the easier FromSoftware games.
  69. Cosca
    Jan 21, 2021
    10
    A very good remake, which honors the original, while adding a few little improvements and cool secrets here and there.
  70. iMustang
    Jun 7, 2021
    9
    I loved this game much more than I ever thought I would have, in no short part from how beautiful the PS5 remake was to experience with stunning visuals, fantastic music, and a fantastic experience with the dualsense controller. Yes it was brutal, yes I died a lot, but I became inspired to do better with each failure I had which made my victories all the sweeter. Maybe it's because I wasI loved this game much more than I ever thought I would have, in no short part from how beautiful the PS5 remake was to experience with stunning visuals, fantastic music, and a fantastic experience with the dualsense controller. Yes it was brutal, yes I died a lot, but I became inspired to do better with each failure I had which made my victories all the sweeter. Maybe it's because I was conditioned by the initial difficulty and the lack of checkpoints, but I always seemed to feel rewarded when the game would give me something to make things easier or I found a way to get more souls. That feeling of trial and error, risk and reward, and frustration to triumph made the game unique and fun to play, almost like a hard mode for Legend of Zelda. I do wish the story was a little more transparent, and I do still want to watch a deep dive video to the lore to appreciate it more, but I wish it could have been experienced to a higher degree in game. Still, that's a very minor complaint as the story is fairly straightforward to begin with. I always thought these sorts of games could never be for me, but I definitely found something special in Demon's Souls, and I may just have to hunt for the Platinum in this little gem.… Expand
  71. Daniel0809
    Jan 9, 2021
    5
    Only thing that makes these games hard is no check points, thats it. Its not a difficult game but its very time consuming because they make it hard by starting all over when you die. Great graphics though
  72. DoctorCocToPuss
    Dec 3, 2020
    7
    I'll start off by saying that I don't believe this game is the system seller it's been propped up by games media to be. It is an extremely faithful remake, all things considered, that's focus is entirely on preserving the feel and gameplay of the original. This was a difficult coin to toss for Bluepoint as you'll discover in the rest of the reviews. Many people are ecstatic that the gameI'll start off by saying that I don't believe this game is the system seller it's been propped up by games media to be. It is an extremely faithful remake, all things considered, that's focus is entirely on preserving the feel and gameplay of the original. This was a difficult coin to toss for Bluepoint as you'll discover in the rest of the reviews. Many people are ecstatic that the game remains devoutly faithful, while a smaller minority are angry that the game lacks innovation.

    In my opinion its served them mostly well. The idea of a "remake", to me, is to provide a modern facelift to an older game while remaining true to what made the game so beloved mechanically and narratively when it was first introduced. Bluepoint has done just that to near perfection as far as I'm concerned. Combat and exploration are unchanged.

    That said, I'm not sure that the original Demon's Souls was ever that "perfect of a game to begin with. It was From Software's first foray into this style of game and, as a result, it lacks the quality of life improvements of their more modern games. For example, checkpoints (archstones in Demon's Souls, bonfires in Dark Souls) are EXTREMELY sparse. Leading to unnecessary repetition of entire stages should a boss best you. Granted, this isn't a huge concern as many of the bosses are mechanically very simple and/or very easily defeated once you've discovered their "gimmick." In comparison to the bosses of later FS games, these fights are laughably simple, but still offer a good challenge to a beginner going into the game blind. Art direction, stage design, and build flexibility was and still is a highlight. Story is out there to be discovered but is not handed over. You must seek out the answers to your questions via the environment or NPC's. This helps to further immerse you into the position of the player character in my personal opinion. Unfortunately, this also means you can miss a large chunk of the narrative should you decide to ignore NPC's outside of what they have to sell you.

    Overall, I'd highly recommend this game to someone who's never played any From Software "Souls" style game before. I believe it's the best game to be introduced to this style of game, due to it being "relatively" easier than the other titles. If you've played the likes of Bloodbourne, Dark Souls 3, or Sekiro, this will seem like a mechanical step backwards. If you're a die-hard fan of the original i'd be surprised to find you dislike the remake.    … Expand
  73. Stoys
    Feb 3, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game looks soo good. and it plays really well.
    even though blueprint has done an over the top job making this game feel like a new game,
    there are still some old mechanics that makes me dislike the game.
    like the "punishment" for helping others in a world.
    there is no replay value other then the trophies and platinum.
    and the pvp is broken IMO. hit boxes and stuff is soo wierd.
    But i overall loved the game.
    and i would recommend it too every ps5 owner as this is a really good ekslusive game!
    i wish future soulsborne games are gonna look like this or hopefully better!    … Expand
  74. zyphir77
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    I never played the original but this game is gorgeous. The development team did a tremendous job with the graphics and the movement feels fluid and great. I wasn't a huge fan of having to stock up on the grasses for heals but the same problem persisted in Bloodborne when you ran out of the vials. It ends up being a minor inconvenience. All things considered this game was really well doneI never played the original but this game is gorgeous. The development team did a tremendous job with the graphics and the movement feels fluid and great. I wasn't a huge fan of having to stock up on the grasses for heals but the same problem persisted in Bloodborne when you ran out of the vials. It ends up being a minor inconvenience. All things considered this game was really well done and is a must play for souls fans.… Expand
  75. ZXSth
    Jun 24, 2021
    8
    As the first real new Souls game in quite some time, and with many among the fans of the series waiting with bated breath for Elden Ring, Demon's Souls has great potential to quench the thirst of any veteran of the series. At the same time, this game felt, to me, more like an appetizer than a fully realized game - I was truly invested, and I was craving something more by the end.

    I    As the first real new Souls game in quite some time, and with many among the fans of the series waiting with bated breath for Elden Ring, Demon's Souls has great potential to quench the thirst of any veteran of the series. At the same time, this game felt, to me, more like an appetizer than a fully realized game - I was truly invested, and I was craving something more by the end.

    I cannot speak from the perspective of someone who is experiencing the remake as their second visit to Boletaria - I come into this as a veteran of the 3 main Souls games, and as someone who (I am ashamed to admit) gave up on Bloodborne. As such, the stand-out features of this game, for me, were: Its absolutely gorgeous graphics; its smooth performance and nearly inexistent load times; and its loyalty to the trademarks of the games that game after (or before, depending on your perspective) it.

    What leaves me slightly irked is that Demon's Souls definitely feels like a predecessor, and some of its mechanics really shows the game's age when compared to the complexity of games that came after it, especially Dark Souls 2 and 3. For someone like myself, who came into the game fresh, it felt like more Souls, and that was phenomenal. But even with that fact in mind, I still found the game to have the least replay value of any game in the series, and I could only muster one playthrough of New Game Plus (which, for what it's worth, was easily the toughest NG+ experience I've ever had in any Souls game ever). My many, many playthroughs of Dark Souls 2 and 3, and even my 3 to 4 of Dark Souls speak to two things: That the Souls formula is starting to show its age; and that Demon's Souls probably needed to be a bit more than an extremely (perhaps even problematically) faithful remake with a fresh coat of beautiful paint.

    Demon's Souls is a great game - it's also a fantastic introduction to the series, and a wonderful way for those who didn't play the original to immerse themselves in the game that kickstarted a gaming legacy. But for those who have played the original, I'm not sure there is enough here to substantiate more than a single playthrough, if even that. For what my experience is worth, however, I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Demon's Souls, even if it didn't last quite as long as I had hoped it would.    … Expand
  76. Alucard_F10
    Jan 8, 2021
    6
    Most overrated game of 2020. As someone who platinumed the original. This is the same game with a prettier skin. Nothing incredible in the graphics department, but lightening is great. Control and gameplay is clumsy, and shows just how much the game has aged
  77. giannis2001
    Mar 8, 2021
    8
    The most beautiful game on PS5. Demon's Souls is an amazing game overall but it falls a bit flat compared to the rest of the series by my opinion.

    Visually and technically speaking, I have no words. The game runs very smooth with absolutely zero frame rate drops and stunning graphics. Gameplay-wise, it's pretty much like Dark Souls. However, the bosses are stupidly easy for the series,    The most beautiful game on PS5. Demon's Souls is an amazing game overall but it falls a bit flat compared to the rest of the series by my opinion.

    Visually and technically speaking, I have no words. The game runs very smooth with absolutely zero frame rate drops and stunning graphics. Gameplay-wise, it's pretty much like Dark Souls. However, the bosses are stupidly easy for the series, trying at most 2 times to defeat. Also, the level design is kind of blunt and it can be extremely frustrating sometimes.

    Those compared to the rest of the series of course. In general, it's a must play.    … Expand
  78. Hubliterate
    Nov 23, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece! I'm a huge Souls/Borne fan and I never had the chance to play Demon's souls on ps3. This remaster blew me away. Buy this asap, you won't be disappointed.
  79. jHowson
    Jan 2, 2021
    10
    Easily the greatest remake of the generation, topping even the acclaimed RE2 Remake and SotC. It masterfully balances between the old and the new. The improvements in the controls, UI and overall aesthetics are fantastic. And the overall implementation of PS5 features is pretty good too.
  80. gillibrand
    Jun 13, 2022
    6
    This game is just OK, If you're not already a big Souls fan, skip it.

    PRO - Great graphics. - Shortest load times of any Souls game... by far. CONS - Disconnected world (separate levels). - Mostly forgettable bosses I beat in one or two tries. Tower knight was good. Maneater was a real challenge (but on a damn bridge!). - Grinding money for grass (health). The estus flask system    This game is just OK, If you're not already a big Souls fan, skip it.

    PRO
    - Great graphics.
    - Shortest load times of any Souls game... by far.

    CONS
    - Disconnected world (separate levels).
    - Mostly forgettable bosses I beat in one or two tries. Tower knight was good. Maneater was a real challenge (but on a damn bridge!).
    - Grinding money for grass (health). The estus flask system is way better.
    - Too many friggin' upgrade materials.
    - *Way* too much of the game is spent on narrow bridges, tight hallways, and staircases. Places where you can barely fight. Frustrating and not fun. Before Maneater there's a red phantom on a huge staircase. No room to roll so you just need to snipe with arrows... every time. Not fun. Seriously, this is like a stair climb simulator at times.

    Play DS3 instead. It runs great on PS5.    … Expand
  81. MatheosBeretaH
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    REMAKE IS NOT A REMASTER, YOU DUMB ANIMALS. The game was made from ZERO, and is BEAUTIFUL, FLUID, with a jaw-dropping ambiance. All this without losing the Demon's Souls essence.
  82. Kolorado428
    Jan 5, 2021
    10
    Круто зроблено все графіка гейплей та монстри а боси це вогонь тяжко но новачкам рокомендую
  83. serges17
    Nov 19, 2021
    6
    Esperaba mucho de este remake, sin embargo quedó como una mediocridad porque Bluepoint se limitó a hacer un copia y pega en lugar recrear y mejorar el juego de PS3.

    Gráficos: 10 El juego tiene unos gráficos sobresalientes, los escenarios se ven excelentes, los modelos de los enemigos están muy bien hechos, lo único que desentona son los rostros de los npc, se ven muy genéricos y poco    Esperaba mucho de este remake, sin embargo quedó como una mediocridad porque Bluepoint se limitó a hacer un copia y pega en lugar recrear y mejorar el juego de PS3.

    Gráficos: 10
    El juego tiene unos gráficos sobresalientes, los escenarios se ven excelentes, los modelos de los enemigos están muy bien hechos, lo único que desentona son los rostros de los npc, se ven muy genéricos y poco trabajados.

    Sonido: 7
    No tiene nada sobresaliente en este apartado, la música no se siente, en lo que jugué no ayudó a

    Jugabilidad: 2
    El peor problema de Demon´s Souls sin lugar a dudas, el juego está roto en muchos apartados. Este aspecto lo debió pulir Bluepoint y no hizo nada al respecto:

    + Las clases están todas desbalanceadas, con unas clases como pyromancer el juego se pone fácil, pero si eliges una clase con armadura pesada vas a sudar sangre porque es un costal que recibe golpes muy fácilmente por su poca movilidad y el aumento en defensa no compensa.

    + El juego tiene input lag, es decir que el personaje no actúa inmediatamente cuando realizas una acción con el mando, sino que existe un retardo, el juego tiene un timing muy distinto a cualquier otro juego.

    + Los ataques y la movilidad se sienten ortopédicas, el personaje se siente pesado y los golpes que realiza son por lo regular muy torpes, muy tardados (aún cuando uses una clase rápida) y en algunos casos debes tener mucho cuidado de que tu arma no golpee en las paredes pues esto interrumpe tu ataque dejándote a merced de los enemigos. Cuando te derriban, la animación del personaje levantándose es muy tardada acentuando esa sensación de pesadez. Algo muy molesto es que algunos enemigos no sufren de interrupciones, te van a lanzar un golpe y te adelantas golpeando primero y aún así lanzan su golpe como si nada.

    + Los enemigos son sumamente idiotas, siempre ejecutan los mismos patrones sin ningún cambio, incluso los jefes. En otros juegos como Bloodborne o Hollow Knight los jefes cambian sus patrones a medida que reciben daño, lo cual no sucede en Demon Souls, por lo que si ya entendiste el único patrón de un enemigo

    + La cámara es un horror, no acompaña correctamente, sobre todo se vuelve muy frustrante contra jefes muy grandes porque se vuelve loca con facilidad.

    + El "lock-on" es terrible, el enfocar enemigos es una labor sumamente frustrante, sobre todo contra jefes como el Tower Knight, el cual al ser un gigante debes atacarlo en las piernas, sin embargo , al intentar enfocar el sistema de enfoque se vuelve muy molesto porque también te permite apuntar partes del enemigo que están fuera de tu alcance.

    + Hay duplicidad de movimientos. Hay algunos movimientos del personaje que se realizan con el mismo botón y note que su ejecución cambia si estás enfocando al enemigo o no. Por ejemplo, la acción de esquivar se ejecuta con círculo, pero también la acción de correr se realiza manteniendo presionado el botón círculo, y si al momento de intentar correr estás enfocando a un enemigo el personaje no correrá sino que hará la acción de esquive, mientras que sucede lo contrario si no enfocas a nadie. Otro problema lo veo con una acción completamente inútil, que es presionar hacia enfrente + R1 porque el personaje en lugar de golpear normalmente hará un empujón que no sirve para nada y que puede ser causante de muertes muy frustrantes.

    Conclusión: Juego que sólo destaca en el apartado gráfico y que posee una dificultad artificial debido a lo malo de los controles del juego.    … Expand
  84. MatthewDavisMed
    Dec 31, 2020
    10
    This is easily the best launch title for the PS5. It approves on what made the PS3 port great. But also manages to give the people who never played it a chance if they missed out on it. FromSoft might not be behind it. But the masters of remakes themselves Bluepoint has been able to give the love that was in the original to this. The challenge is still there. The addictive gameplay isThis is easily the best launch title for the PS5. It approves on what made the PS3 port great. But also manages to give the people who never played it a chance if they missed out on it. FromSoft might not be behind it. But the masters of remakes themselves Bluepoint has been able to give the love that was in the original to this. The challenge is still there. The addictive gameplay is there, not to mention it's possibly the best looking souls game yet with it's new textures, and smooth framerate of 60fps.… Expand
  85. alejandrogurrol
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Siendo sincero nunca fui fan de la saga Souls ya que son juegos muy tecnicos y de dedicarle mucho tiempo por su dificultad y la accion de farmeo que tienes que realizar para subir de nivel a tu personaje. Este remake realizado por Bluepoint te engancha desde que empiezas a jugarlo por primera vez. Es dificl en un principio pero si lo tomas como un reto le agarras ese sabor que tienen losSiendo sincero nunca fui fan de la saga Souls ya que son juegos muy tecnicos y de dedicarle mucho tiempo por su dificultad y la accion de farmeo que tienes que realizar para subir de nivel a tu personaje. Este remake realizado por Bluepoint te engancha desde que empiezas a jugarlo por primera vez. Es dificl en un principio pero si lo tomas como un reto le agarras ese sabor que tienen los Souls. Juego muy recomendable en tu coleccion de Play 5.… Expand
  86. swkane
    Mar 4, 2021
    10
    Demon's Souls blew my mind. This game popped my Soulsbourne cherry and what a special time it was. They say you always remember your first, and I will never forget Demon's Souls.
  87. monroe3tears
    Jan 6, 2022
    9
    It is exactly like the original Demon's Souls, just with a lot more polish and better graphics. Some good quality of life improvements as well. As a major Souls fan, I enjoyed this remake and ran into no issues with it. Negative reviews, it seems, are from people who didn't play the original, as it's essentially the exact same thing just prettier.
  88. hinfectos
    May 1, 2021
    6
    Comprado por 59'95€. No malinterpreten mi nota, pero no lo recomendaría.

    Es un buen juego muy interesante, los gráficos enamoran y el realismo es genial, pero... PERO... este tipo de juegos no están hechos para jugadores casuales dado que cada partida te supondrá echarle más de 2 o 3 horas para poder superar un nivel. Si como yo, no se te dan demasiado bien, vas a pasarlo mal y    Comprado por 59'95€. No malinterpreten mi nota, pero no lo recomendaría.

    Es un buen juego muy interesante, los gráficos enamoran y el realismo es genial, pero... PERO... este tipo de juegos no están hechos para jugadores casuales dado que cada partida te supondrá echarle más de 2 o 3 horas para poder superar un nivel.

    Si como yo, no se te dan demasiado bien, vas a pasarlo mal y seguramente te cueste superar el juego. En mi caso, no logro pasar del cuarto boss. La dificultad es alta, lo que no quiere decir que sea aburrido o mal juego. Simplemente, ten esto en cuenta si vas a gastar tu dinero.

    Por lo demás, muy bueno, una delicia. A mí gráficamente me parece una pasada y como videojuego en general creo que está bien.    … Expand
  89. Mahmoudragheb
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    classy ,a piece of art that never lost taste of the old game classy modern with premium environmet and soud and best controls defintly a must play
  90. Hmody10087
    Jan 5, 2021
    9
    The best looking souls game i ever play and the game play with 60 fps feels good
  91. DutchPotato
    Oct 19, 2021
    7
    I understand this is a remake but the simple fact is the souls genre has grown dramatically over the decade since this game released and it would have been nice to see some of that implemnted in this $70 "modern" remake. Bosses are painfully easy, Limited movesets, brain dead ai, easily cheesed. I don't think there is a single boss that comes even close to being as interesting of a fightI understand this is a remake but the simple fact is the souls genre has grown dramatically over the decade since this game released and it would have been nice to see some of that implemnted in this $70 "modern" remake. Bosses are painfully easy, Limited movesets, brain dead ai, easily cheesed. I don't think there is a single boss that comes even close to being as interesting of a fight as even the starting fights of dark souls 3 or bloodbourne. The healing system is beyound broken, they've made minor changes but it's really just a band aid on a system that (again) later souls systems improved on (even blodbournes blood vials system is better). I understand that this is a very faithful reamke but for the asking price there's simply not enough improved. Would have loved to see an option to either play the game as it orignally was for the diehard fans or a version of the campaign with bluepoints own touches to make it feel truly modern and unique (and again for $70 I don't think that's asking too much). They instead tried to split the diffrence and it doesn't really work imo. Thankfully the original game is still fun despite it's glaring problems and the game is certainly pretty.… Expand
  92. Shini-sensei
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    Very good game, amazing graphics and story. Best bosses so far. Can't wait for elden ring
  93. rmcf13
    Aug 8, 2023
    5
    Looks gorgeous, but bogged down by a terrible camera, archaic gameplay, and bad bosses. The contrast between demon's souls and recent fromsoft games like bloodborne, DS3, and sekiro is really stark. Bluepoint wasted a great chance to bring the demon's souls gameplay into 2020 along with its graphics.
  94. riguardli
    Dec 29, 2020
    10
    The Title that worth buying playstation5.
    The Title that lets you start souls games easy.
    10
  95. SoriddoSuneku
    Feb 10, 2021
    10
    Fantastic remake, true to the original And exceeds it with mind blowing next gen visuals and almost non existent loading times.

    Pro tip, play this on oled HDR tv, mindblowing
  96. ADMGamer
    Jan 29, 2021
    9
    Não tinha jogado no PS3 então não sabia muito coisa sobre o jogo, jogado agora no ps5 o jogo tá incrível um belo começo de geração
  97. Firefistace117
    Feb 12, 2022
    10
    Look Im a Massive souls fan that has played the original, I get Some may not like the changes to the art style but some does, Heck i love the new Art style and Graphics engine. I think the OG is a Fantastic game but the remake is better... Few reasons why.
    1. The Remake Has Its Inventory send to the storage guy in nexus if ya pick to much up where as in OG you would have to sacrifice gear    Look Im a Massive souls fan that has played the original, I get Some may not like the changes to the art style but some does, Heck i love the new Art style and Graphics engine. I think the OG is a Fantastic game but the remake is better... Few reasons why.
    1. The Remake Has Its Inventory send to the storage guy in nexus if ya pick to much up where as in OG you would have to sacrifice gear to pick it up or run back to Nexus to drop stuff in storage then run BACK to get What ya wanted.
    2. 60 FPS is just Objectively better then The OGs Unstable FPS.
    3.Omnidirectional Rolling absolutely OBLITERATES the Old Fashioned 4 direction Rolling which leads to a Much better Gameplay experience Overall then the OG from just this slight Change.
    4. The animations on ripostes and Backstabs are much more diversified and unique then the OGs.. Just animations in general in remake is far superior.
    Look those rating this game 1/10 doesnt know what a Real 1/10 game looks like and should be absolutely ashamed of themselves to give such a BS Score, The game Is A Freaking masterpiece in its own right and has OBJECTIVLY better Upgrades as i listed above over the OG that just makes for a Much better experience. The ONLY valid complaint is not liking the new Art style or Music but the actual Core of the game is just simply Better then The OG. Not the best souls game ever as Bloodborne still holds that title but its Definitely a Must play Masterclass of a game thats far better then 99% of other Triple A games out in this modern age.    … Expand
  98. idonlancella
    May 2, 2021
    10
    Simplemente explendido en todo apartado no hay mejor manera de empezar la nueva generacion
  99. Morfeu
    Jul 9, 2023
    10
    Gráficos maravilhosos, um clássico imperdível. Se tiver amigos para jogar junto agrega ainda mais e torna o jogo mais fácil caso tenha dificuldades. Recomendadíssimo.
  100. M19Xisrupt
    Jan 17, 2022
    4
    Combat is intentionally made slow so you feel like the game is "Difficult" but I get it, "If you're good at playing souls games then you will have fun" but these mechanics feel so outdated. I had fun learning/playing Bloodborne a lot but this game just feels like torture. Games are suppose to be fun and I barely had any fun playing this. The game tries it's best to punish you by making youCombat is intentionally made slow so you feel like the game is "Difficult" but I get it, "If you're good at playing souls games then you will have fun" but these mechanics feel so outdated. I had fun learning/playing Bloodborne a lot but this game just feels like torture. Games are suppose to be fun and I barely had any fun playing this. The game tries it's best to punish you by making you start over every time you die. The movement feels extremely slow, unresponsive at times and even if you dodge you still somehow get hit. Bosses can hit you from miles away while you rely on your little dodge roll that doesn't even "dodge" half the time. Enemies are glitching and attacking non-stop. Graphics are beautiful yeah but that doesn't change anything considering that it's a PS5 game. They could've improved on so many things but they decided to just copy and paste the old game with its outdated combat system. You're expected to fight a single Boss for days just to be able to beat him and feel some accomplishment but that doesn't work when the developers use cheap old game tactics to stop people from progressing, learning and ultimately having fun. eSports of single player games.… Expand
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  1. CD-Action
    Jun 9, 2021
    90
    It’s a perfect remake and I think the only people who might be disappointed with it are… the die-hard FromSoftware fans. You see, the new Demon’s Souls shows clearly how much Miyazaki’s games have evolved throughout the years. The Dark Souls series simply does everything better. The remake looks like a prototype in comparison, while still being way ahead of other developers’ achievements in this genre. [01/2021, p.46]
  2. Forbes
    Mar 29, 2021
    90
    Overall, Demon’s Souls is still the most interesting and varied game in the Souls series. This remake not only looks lovely on the PlayStation 5 but is also a joy to play with all the tweaks and improvements that have been introduced. Now if only people would look past its supposed difficulty and see its carefully crafted intricacy instead.
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  3. WellPlayed
    Feb 10, 2021
    99
    I went in expecting the world out of the Demon’s Souls remake and it delivered me the galaxy. I don’t normally speak this highly of games, but this is the one exception. Absolutely every facet of the original has been enhanced and it has stood the test of time. Bluepoint has done an incredible job at not only reinvigorating an underappreciated gem, but also leveraging the new technologies afforded to them with Sony’s new system. While there are a couple of minor technical blemishes, they don’t take away from how good of an experience this game is and Bluepoint’s diligence as a developer will surely see these kinks ironed out. This game is a system seller.
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