Dark Souls Remastered

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 381 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 302 out of 381
  2. Mixed: 28 out of 381
  3. Negative: 51 out of 381
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  1. JonnyNormus
    Oct 29, 2018
    10
    I played the original Dark Souls (& expansions) back in 2011 when they first came out on PS3, then again on PC. Luckily for me, I haven't played DS1 for at least 6 years so when I heard it was coming to Switch I thought it would be a perfect opportunity to revisit the game. The game is simply a masterpiece. I've read other user reviews complaining that this isn't actually "Remastered" andI played the original Dark Souls (& expansions) back in 2011 when they first came out on PS3, then again on PC. Luckily for me, I haven't played DS1 for at least 6 years so when I heard it was coming to Switch I thought it would be a perfect opportunity to revisit the game. The game is simply a masterpiece. I've read other user reviews complaining that this isn't actually "Remastered" and I've seen pictures that support that theory. My response? WHO CARES?! I was not actually expecting to see the same graphical fidelity as the PC or PS4 version because I'm realistic... Switch is a portable machine whose graphic limits are naturally not going to rival a PS4.

    The fact that this runs as well as it does and looks as good as it does on a Switch are, quite frankly, surprising. The performance is solid and has not once dipped below 30 FPS. I was also worried that the precise control needed for this type of game would be awkward playing in handheld mode, but that's simply not the case. After only 20 minutes it felt perfectly natural!

    If you have recently played the game on PC or PS4 and have no need for portability then this is simply not for you. You're not going to be wow'd by graphical improvements.

    But if you've never played the game (or haven't played in a while) buy this game! You won't be disappointed!    … Expand
  2. SileSixEcho
    Oct 23, 2018
    10
    I don't care about the lack of fidelity of this version compared to the "real" remaster. For me, this is the definitive way to play and enjoy dark souls. It's just so convenient to play it no matter where you want to play and you can always put it to "sleep" and hop back in at any time. Praise the Sun!
  3. Dudraug
    Apr 14, 2019
    10
    Dark souls is probably one of the best games ever. It is excellent that I can play in this game in any places.
  4. VSiDV177
    Nov 2, 2018
    10
    I never liked Soul's games despite that tried It several times. But this port changed my attitude completely. And now I love this game. Quality of port is very high and deliver the best portable souls experience.
  5. Hugodrummer
    Nov 11, 2018
    10
    Not the best graphics version but being able to play this masterpiece anywhere, specially me, married and can't scream when I'm dying. My excuse is, I'll be ubering tonight honey and my switch always with me...
  6. Reed618
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    Although i'm not that far in (only having just met andre the blacksmith I haven't experienced any framerate issues or anything else that detracted from the experience.
    It's not the most beautiful version of the game but you shouldn't expect that. If you buy it on switch you want it so you can play this amazing game everywhere you go. That's all I wanted and that's what I got. Don't pass    Although i'm not that far in (only having just met andre the blacksmith I haven't experienced any framerate issues or anything else that detracted from the experience.
    It's not the most beautiful version of the game but you shouldn't expect that. If you buy it on switch you want it so you can play this amazing game everywhere you go. That's all I wanted and that's what I got. Don't pass up on the chance to try out or revisit this insanely wonderful and horribly addictive game... like seriously.,.. once you get into it your life will be put on hold until you finish... Enjoy!!    … Expand
  7. benjistan
    Oct 19, 2018
    10
    Probably the best version of the game out there.

    Dark souls was designed to be a 30fps game. It is a very rare exception where a game feels better at 30. So with that being said. ( you can disagree if you want but before you do you should try playing the game at 30 and 60) I have played the moded original at 60 and it was like walking in soup. The Switch version feels much better.    Probably the best version of the game out there.

    Dark souls was designed to be a 30fps game. It is a very rare exception where a game feels better at 30. So with that being said. ( you can disagree if you want but before you do you should try playing the game at 30 and 60) I have played the moded original at 60 and it was like walking in soup. The Switch version feels much better.

    The game is the original with better resolution and some small changes.
    It runs very well and is a game that has aged well.    … Expand
  8. Dazan
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Es el mismo juego, pero para la Switch. Los que se quejan de la calidad de audio creo que solo repiten lo que han leído de otra gente, porque no he tenido ninguna queja. En portátil se ve y funciona estupendamente.
  9. evildoomfoot
    Oct 19, 2018
    10
    this is hands down one of my favorite games ever, and now i can play it on the go with better performance than the original! if your a souls fan and own an switch, this is a must have. this is one of those games that sucks you into its world and haunts you for days after playing. from the world building to the unforgiving but fair game play, Dark Souls is what gaming is all about.
  10. Daft5031
    Oct 25, 2018
    10
    me gusta el lorax porque te habla acerca de lo importante que son las trufulas y como cuidar el planeta, chao, se despide Choche 007
  11. datmofo
    Oct 23, 2018
    10
    great port. Very smooth 30fps, graphics are downscaled but that's fine. its on a switch bois
  12. DanT123
    Nov 11, 2018
    10
    By now, this game is a classic. Aesthetically this game sits somewhere between the last generation and current generation releases. However, the reason for a purchase on the switch is the fact that you can move from docked to portable mode. One caveat is that sleep mode will disconnect you from online mode, once this occurs the game restarts and will kick you out out of your current playBy now, this game is a classic. Aesthetically this game sits somewhere between the last generation and current generation releases. However, the reason for a purchase on the switch is the fact that you can move from docked to portable mode. One caveat is that sleep mode will disconnect you from online mode, once this occurs the game restarts and will kick you out out of your current play session.

    I noticed when I played this at launch there was a definite lack of other players, this may have been due to the unpopularity if paying for online multiplayer on a Nintendo system. However, as time has gone on I have experienced an increase in other players.

    Performance wise, the game has ran perfectly for me with no crashes and even Blight Town maintaining a steady frame rate.    … Expand
  13. Roen86
    Jan 5, 2019
    10
    yeah. basically giving a full 10 because i enjoyed ds on the switch a very lot, even more than on pc... and also because i think it is better than freaking WORLD OF GOO that has a 8.4 metacritic score.... which is absolutely nonsense. i mean.. do people seriously want to say that world of goo is better than dark souls? nah i dont think so.
  14. jiorl
    Jul 5, 2019
    10
    One of my favourite games and series'of all time. The switch really made this game feel a lot more. intimate and personal through it's handheld capabilities. The game ran smoothly most of the time, and framerate drops were hardly noticable. A very underrated way to play the game. Not as graphically capable as the ps4, but looks good nonetheless.
  15. LittleMCNword
    Sep 10, 2019
    10
    ON THE GO BOOOOIIIIII

    I'm thankful and love it how this version kept the dark visual ambience we fell in love with since DS.
    Password matching is a cool added feature.
  16. DecoyDoctorpus
    Dec 4, 2021
    10
    absolute masterpiece. Plays well on Switch, but i recommend getting a better pair of joycons for handheld - not the standard Nintendo ones.
  17. Evenstar1985
    Dec 2, 2019
    10
    Never played Dark Souls before, so my friend wanted me to buy and play together on the Switch since he doesn't have PS4 and i don't have Xbox one, i loved it so much that i became better than him in the game and wanted my help on some bosses that i already beat :P
  18. Bobtheconqueror
    Dec 19, 2019
    10
    Amazing game and currently the only way to play dark on the go I don’t know if they should have called it dark souls remastered because it’s not that much better than Xbox 360 and ps3
  19. Larswar2352
    Jan 20, 2020
    10
    El juego es fácil de usar pero a la hora de enfrentar enemigos o jefes como el demonio tauro después de recorrer el castillo donde te lleva un ave. Recomendado para los que buscan desafíos.
  20. nurfedx
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    One of the best Games known to mankind.
    From Software is a safe heaven for the Gaming community.
    Especially in times where big Developers dissapiont us with theyr fraudulent intent.
    Praise the sun!
  21. Arfon
    Nov 30, 2020
    10
    I had never played a Souls game before, but thanks to this port I was able to play it anywhere at anytime. The game runs perfectly and I never had an issue while playing. But be ware, this is not your typical game, you need to think before you act. It isn't the most difficult game in the world, you just need to get used to the mechanics and that's it. One the other side, it is a veryI had never played a Souls game before, but thanks to this port I was able to play it anywhere at anytime. The game runs perfectly and I never had an issue while playing. But be ware, this is not your typical game, you need to think before you act. It isn't the most difficult game in the world, you just need to get used to the mechanics and that's it. One the other side, it is a very challenging game that will keep you on your toes while exploring the game's world. And that's just how you'd feel if you were travelling through a dangerous world in real life! This adds a lot to the immersion in the gameplay. You have to play this game, it's a life experience that you'll always keep close to your heart despite all of the suffering you had while playing.… Expand
  22. Metacriticaller
    Mar 9, 2020
    10
    I didn't play this real time video game much, well I did play it a little, I beat the first boss, but not the second boss.

    Currently I am stuck on the second boss right now and I cannot make a progress until I beat the second boss of this real time video game. From my experience I just can say that this real time video game is definitely one of the hardest and most difficult real    I didn't play this real time video game much, well I did play it a little, I beat the first boss, but not the second boss.

    Currently I am stuck on the second boss right now and I cannot make a progress until I beat the second boss of this real time video game.

    From my experience I just can say that this real time video game is definitely one of the hardest and most difficult real time video games without easy mode, so shame.

    Maybe this is good that this real time video game doesn't have an easy mode, because this way you both have to learn how to play better and get better in real time video gaming in order to continue playing this real time video game. Otherwise you are just stuck forever.

    I don't care that I am stuck on the second boss, because for me, this real time video game is still very fun to play and for me this what makes this real time video game so good.

    All games that I consider bad are games that are too boring.

    Personally I cannot play any game that is too boring, even if the game is extremely easy and I can finish it very easily without any effort.    … Expand
  23. Guo56
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Yet another great way to play the game, and while blight town is back down to its original form, it’s still feels great to take this game out on the go.
  24. VaeylanStarsong
    May 20, 2020
    10
    Stop thinking. Get this. Experience it. Let it destroy you and rebuild you into a gamer masterpiece. The game of the decade. Hands down. Inspired more games than any other by far. From salt and sanctuary. Hollowknight and deadcells, to starwars fallen order, surge, remnant of ashes and so many more that flat out ripped it off.. Literally made a genre "souls-like" and a meme where anythingStop thinking. Get this. Experience it. Let it destroy you and rebuild you into a gamer masterpiece. The game of the decade. Hands down. Inspired more games than any other by far. From salt and sanctuary. Hollowknight and deadcells, to starwars fallen order, surge, remnant of ashes and so many more that flat out ripped it off.. Literally made a genre "souls-like" and a meme where anything difficult is the "dark souls of " Also arguably among the best games ever made. Takes a sec to get into I wont lie. Take ur time. Play smart. You'll get into itm plays perfect on switch. So darksouls handheld? I will take it all. Cannot WAIT for a darksouls 3 port.… Expand
  25. Hitschy80
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    I got into Dark Souls by accident. I had never played a Dark Souls before and wasn't necessarily taken with it at first. After about 2 hours, however, the game became more and more interesting and deeper. Meanwhile I have 30 hours behind me and can not stop.
    DArk Souls is one of the best games on the Switch, right after Zelda BOTW and Hollow Knight.
    The graphics look a bit old-fashioned,    I got into Dark Souls by accident. I had never played a Dark Souls before and wasn't necessarily taken with it at first. After about 2 hours, however, the game became more and more interesting and deeper. Meanwhile I have 30 hours behind me and can not stop.
    DArk Souls is one of the best games on the Switch, right after Zelda BOTW and Hollow Knight.
    The graphics look a bit old-fashioned, but you won't notice that later on. You are much more impressed by the fantastic enemies and the landscape. There is a lot to discover and the enemies are very difficult. Anyone who enjoys action adventures should give it a try. It's not easy, but it's very worthwhile to keep at it.    … Expand
  26. NoveyTP
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    I like this game alot, thanks for porting it to the Nintendo switch console.
  27. churros
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    Pros:
    + genre-defining game
    + astonishing interconnected world design
    + seamless auto-saving
    + stamina-based combat
    + armor and weapon weight feels right
    + enemy positioning matters as retro games
    + memorable moments
    + great tutorial section
    + sparse yet amazing ost

    Cons:
    - story is told too cryptic
    - easy to get stuck
    - bad platforming sections
  28. Gabotj2
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This is without a doubt one of the best games ever made and this very well done port is a must have for every Nintendo Switch owner.
  29. Hagakuree
    Dec 5, 2021
    10
    Aunque vaya a 30 fps, encender la consola en cualquier lado e ir a recolectar almas es una gozada!!!
  30. perro_loco
    Mar 5, 2021
    10
    One of the best games ever made. Awesome graphics, awesome music and the game runs perfectly on the switch.
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#55 Best Switch Game of 2018
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#14 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2018
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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 51 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 51
  3. Negative: 0 out of 51
  1. CD-Action
    Nov 14, 2019
    50
    It’s another edition of the same old thing. One that has nothing to offer apart from what should be offered in the least – and still doesn’t accomplish it well enough to be worthy of any praise. [13/2018, p.76]
  2. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Feb 26, 2019
    80
    There are technical limitations inherent with the Switch version of Dark Souls, but if you're from a time where you can fight through it, you should be OK. [Issue #37 – January/February 2019, p. 73]
  3. DualShockers
    Dec 10, 2018
    80
    Dark Souls Remastered on the Nintendo Switch brings a new kind of revelry to the moment-to-moment victories like finding a bonfire or killing a boss.
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