Dark Souls Remastered

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 256 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 34 out of 256
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  1. Stopdumbingdown
    Apr 21, 2020
    10
    This Remaster is NOT simply graphical. ANYbody who says that is a fool and/or liar. As well, the game on PC is irrelevant. This remaster has MUCH better graphics. Much better performance. Byby lag. Improved sound. Added sounds. Improved AI as I ran an old 360 game concurrently. Controller input recognition is perfect.

    As well, DS is a game undeniably tied to the graphical quality as    This Remaster is NOT simply graphical. ANYbody who says that is a fool and/or liar. As well, the game on PC is irrelevant. This remaster has MUCH better graphics. Much better performance. Byby lag. Improved sound. Added sounds. Improved AI as I ran an old 360 game concurrently. Controller input recognition is perfect.

    As well, DS is a game undeniably tied to the graphical quality as far as player success goes. Environmental observation is absolutely crucial in this game and combined with lag or mechanical issues will contribute to failure.

    I debated whether to buy it for the obvious reasons but I wouldve been a fool if i hadnt as I played it years ago (no dlc version), got it on sale and this version makes it a brand new game.

    As for the game itself, Ive done a previous review but ill add that its a Genre-creating Masterpiece. A game without dimwitted handholding and idiot “accessibility.”

    A unique game of the ages.

    Buying this version is a no-brainer for the wise.

    *dont give a Rip about multi    … Expand
  2. jimide
    Jun 30, 2018
    10
    F*** this PIECE OF S*** MASTERPIECE fffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff**K THIS GAME
  3. godeatgodworld
    Aug 24, 2018
    10
    While Dark Souls: Remastered is more of a port than a remaster, it is by far the best version of Dark Souls. The enhancements made by the X-BOX One X to have native 4K resolution make this game look absolutely stunning at places. To all those claiming it's a basic port, this game would run at two frames per second on the PlayStation 3 and XBOX 360. If you love Dark Souls and aren't cheap,While Dark Souls: Remastered is more of a port than a remaster, it is by far the best version of Dark Souls. The enhancements made by the X-BOX One X to have native 4K resolution make this game look absolutely stunning at places. To all those claiming it's a basic port, this game would run at two frames per second on the PlayStation 3 and XBOX 360. If you love Dark Souls and aren't cheap, you'll love this game. If you're new to this game or the series in general, Dark Souls: Remastered is a great place to start. Dark Souls: Remastered is a flawed masterpiece.… Expand
  4. Saul_B
    Nov 6, 2019
    10
    One of the most enjoyable games of this generation (and the last). Challenging, but always fair. The world of Dark Souls is immersive, and the level design is incredibly well thought out.
  5. Mathusa4809
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    A brilliant game. Very faithful to the original, which may displease some old players who wanted new content or a graphical overhaul, but for newer players with a newer console, a brilliant choice. The game may involve a lot of walking, and get frustrating at times, but that’s the beauty of it. The realistic travelling gets you really immersed in the world, and the difficulty means thatA brilliant game. Very faithful to the original, which may displease some old players who wanted new content or a graphical overhaul, but for newer players with a newer console, a brilliant choice. The game may involve a lot of walking, and get frustrating at times, but that’s the beauty of it. The realistic travelling gets you really immersed in the world, and the difficulty means that once you overcome something, it’s so rewarding. If you can take the difficulty in your stride, this is one of gaming’s best action RPGs.… Expand
  6. 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!
  7. YanFerp00
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    I could not be more amazed with this, is one of the best stories related in a videogame ever, a literally epic world full of a great and varied ambience, The gameplay is great without a doubt, even if it's not perfect, works as the inspiration for a whole subgenre of videogames. It has made me happy and sad with his lore and varied characters. Is the second time I play it, the first oneI could not be more amazed with this, is one of the best stories related in a videogame ever, a literally epic world full of a great and varied ambience, The gameplay is great without a doubt, even if it's not perfect, works as the inspiration for a whole subgenre of videogames. It has made me happy and sad with his lore and varied characters. Is the second time I play it, the first one was in PC. Definitely worth playing.… Expand
  8. Guo56
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    I played this game back in 2013 on my PS3 and recently made an account to tell people Why this is my favorite game of all time. My preference for controller is the Xbox One controller due to perfect size and good button layout (it’s just a great controller for this games style of gameplay). I also love the lore of this game, which is a world taken over by demons, darkness, and lost soulsI played this game back in 2013 on my PS3 and recently made an account to tell people Why this is my favorite game of all time. My preference for controller is the Xbox One controller due to perfect size and good button layout (it’s just a great controller for this games style of gameplay). I also love the lore of this game, which is a world taken over by demons, darkness, and lost souls of the undead. Gameplay is also the perfect balance between hard and fun. Just an overall perfect game that is well rounded and fun to play.… Expand
  9. mSpah
    Jun 8, 2020
    10
    Easily one of the greatest games I've ever played.
    Fun gameplay, stunning scenery, one heck of a plot and a difficulty which will have you raring to go.
  10. Enderjace80
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    As a game, this is perfect, as a remaster, it makes few changes to actually improve anything other than texture resolution.
  11. Sanek2018ru
    Jun 22, 2022
    10
    This game is just incredible. I have not seen such a connection between gameplay, locations and lore for a long time. Masterpiece.
  12. Solaire343
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    melhor jogo que já joguei, musicas, chefes, mapa, tudo da melhor qualidade fromsoftware
  13. WendyStamps
    Oct 3, 2021
    10
    Awesome game dude I love it so much its incredible and its really good quality
  14. Andrewblank610
    Sep 28, 2021
    10
    Awesome game. The fact you can play through the game multiple times with different weapon styles, spells, the different routes through most of the bosses/areas. And of course, the best part of Dark Souls will always be the bosses and the challenges. If I could give it higher than a 10 I would.

    The best change by far is the slight graphical increase (Yes, Slight, it's def noticeable but    Awesome game. The fact you can play through the game multiple times with different weapon styles, spells, the different routes through most of the bosses/areas. And of course, the best part of Dark Souls will always be the bosses and the challenges. If I could give it higher than a 10 I would.

    The best change by far is the slight graphical increase (Yes, Slight, it's def noticeable but still not on par with DS2/DS3.    … Expand
  15. qBoris
    May 19, 2023
    10
    One of the my biggest mistake is not playing this game on release. Map is really good but some parts are really **** Tomb of the Giants, Lost izalith and Ash Lake are worse than other areas. Bosses are really hard. I played sekiro 3 times but I'm feeling like nothing is harder than O&S in this game.
  16. Salt_addict
    Feb 14, 2022
    10
    Oh Dark souls. A shop employee told me it was like Skyrim on steroids and I wouldn't enjoy it. The gauntlet was thrown down that day. (2011) Still one of my top games all these years later.
  17. Du7Ra
    Feb 16, 2022
    10
    It was elected the best game of all time for a reason. The best gameplay that you can find is right here. And thank god the fps is fixed.
  18. Montag100
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece in game design and world building, now with all performance issues fixed to a solid 60fps.
  19. HexagOrange
    Apr 4, 2022
    10
    one of the best adventure/accion/rpg game of all time, the combat system, the music, the bosses all is perfect!
  20. Joe2539
    Jan 2, 2023
    10
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  21. SaberOfXebec
    Jul 25, 2023
    10
    Good:
    -Story
    -Music
    -Atmosphere
    -Game play
    -Level design
    -World design
    -Customization
    -Boss fights
    -Enemy design
    -Enemy placement

    Bad:
    -There are weaker parts in the game in a sense of level enemy and boss design but its manageable and u can push through in and hour and a half
    -The difficulty is easy
  22. ZackH25
    May 4, 2023
    10
    Definitely up there as one of the best games I have ever played. The combat is great with many ways to play as there are so many different weapons, spells and items to use. The level design is one of the best I have ever seen especially because the open world is so interconnected. The locations/areas all feel distinct with mostly well-designed enemies. The bosses are great but some can beDefinitely up there as one of the best games I have ever played. The combat is great with many ways to play as there are so many different weapons, spells and items to use. The level design is one of the best I have ever seen especially because the open world is so interconnected. The locations/areas all feel distinct with mostly well-designed enemies. The bosses are great but some can be pretty annoying such as the bed of chaos- that whole area is quite annoying. My favourite area has to be Anor Londo and my my favourite is the final dlc boss- Manus father of the abyss or Artorias- both amazing bosses that are very challenging.… Expand
  23. shi11tenshi
    Mar 26, 2022
    9
    Just finished my 3erd play thru the game. After mastering the combat and completing all of the little side quests this game absolutely lived up to the hype I heard of all those years. An enchanting experience we are the world seemingly doesn't care about your existence yet you strive for its cleansing anyways. With obtuse progression weighty combat and deep lure it did not disappoint.Just finished my 3erd play thru the game. After mastering the combat and completing all of the little side quests this game absolutely lived up to the hype I heard of all those years. An enchanting experience we are the world seemingly doesn't care about your existence yet you strive for its cleansing anyways. With obtuse progression weighty combat and deep lure it did not disappoint. Loved it. I know I'm a little late to the game.… Expand
  24. Sfafard
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    This game, this %$&%ing game. Just absolutely changed how I view and enjoy gaming. Was expecting more out of this port. But overall, an ok port with better resolution and frame rate improvements.
  25. crusher351
    Jun 5, 2018
    9
    Let me start off by saying that this is not a remake, and I know that a lot of people were angry about that. If you go into this game expecting it to be drastically different from the original version, then you might be disappointed. In a nut shell, it is a better running version of the original with some improvements to the inventory system and pvp.
    While it may look the same as before    Let me start off by saying that this is not a remake, and I know that a lot of people were angry about that. If you go into this game expecting it to be drastically different from the original version, then you might be disappointed. In a nut shell, it is a better running version of the original with some improvements to the inventory system and pvp.
    While it may look the same as before initially, there are some noticeable graphical improvements. For example, the magic in this game is a night and day difference from before. Before, magic attacks would look like a colored mist, but now it looks like it has quality to it. Of course the biggest difference for people coming from the 360/PS3 versions is going to be the lack in frame rate drop in areas such as Blighttown. Another smaller change is to the usage of items in your inventory. Whereas before you had to use humanity or captured souls one at a time, now you can use as many as you want all at once, saving you time.
    I can't comment too heavily on the pvp since I'm more of a single player kind of person and I only got invaded a few times. I can comment that pvp still seems to not run 100% perfectly like it should in a remaster, although you can now have 3v3 combat which is cool.
    This is still Dark Souls, meaning it is one of the best games ever made. Whether or not people feel that these changes justify $40 is a choice they will have to make. To me, the frame rate upgrades were enough to justify the purchase, and having just finished the game, I have no regrets. If this is going to be your first attempt at a Soulsborne game, I highly recommend this version on consoles, especially since it comes with the Artorias of the Abyss DLC.    … Expand
  26. DrZomboid
    Dec 12, 2020
    9
    After 9 years I got Blighttown in 3K/60fps
  27. Xbox_Alive
    Jun 7, 2018
    9
    The Dark Souls series has a huge following and it’s easy to see why. This is a series that provides you with challenging and adrenaline-fuelled action from start to finish and the great sense of achievement you get when defeating an enemy is second to none. As you can imagine back in 2011 when the first Dark Souls game came out it was a game that hooked many and I was one of them many, soThe Dark Souls series has a huge following and it’s easy to see why. This is a series that provides you with challenging and adrenaline-fuelled action from start to finish and the great sense of achievement you get when defeating an enemy is second to none. As you can imagine back in 2011 when the first Dark Souls game came out it was a game that hooked many and I was one of them many, so when I learnt that the first Dark Souls was being remastered I was excited to say the least. Thankfully they’ve done the first Dark Souls justice with this remaster and it was a pleasure to embark on the fantastic journey all over again. Without a doubt this is the best version of the game and you can see improvements throughout your time with the game, so if you’ve never played a Dark Souls game before then you’re in for a treat. Combat is obviously a major aspect in this series and thankfully it feels better than ever. In my opinion everything feels more fluid when in combat this time around and even though you will experience some frustrating moments from time to time putting the game down is very difficult thanks to its addictive gameplay. If you like lots of varied content then you will absolutely love what this game has to offer and with the added DLC that means you won’t be getting bored anytime soon. You will however notice that the content does have a few bugs and technichal issues contained in it, but thankfully whilst these issues can be annoying none of them are game-breaking so they’re not too problematic. There is however no issues when it comes to the new and improved multiplayer offerings. The multiplayer aspect in the game has seen quite an overhaul and to say I had fun when playing the game in this way would be a massive understatement. Unfortunately though the improved multiplayer is the only new thing really and even though I was more than satisfied playing the same and improved game again it still would’ve been nice to have seen a couple of new features included. I’ve always been a big fan of the Dark Souls presentation style and it was nice to see some improvements included here. Visually the game definitely looks better and in a way the improved visuals make you become even more attached to the gameplay. The same can also be said about the improved sound design because it makes the game even more of an immersive experience. At the end of the day as far as remasters go Dark Souls Remastered is a very good addition to the remastered formula and I really enjoyed experiencing this masterpiece again. They’ve managed to improve the game in a number of areas and even if you’ve played the game before I fully recommend that both newcomers and veterans of the series should purchase Dark Souls Remastered immediately because in my opinion you won’t regret it.… Expand
  28. cableguy3333
    Jan 12, 2021
    9
    Not as good or hard as ds3, for a game that is supposed to be hard I found this remarkably easy. I kind of went to the wrong area first halfway through and while it made that section a little more tricky it left me overpowered for the rest of the game, bosses just died from me looking at them. There are several bosses in ds3 that took many hours to overcome, the hardest boss here took 5Not as good or hard as ds3, for a game that is supposed to be hard I found this remarkably easy. I kind of went to the wrong area first halfway through and while it made that section a little more tricky it left me overpowered for the rest of the game, bosses just died from me looking at them. There are several bosses in ds3 that took many hours to overcome, the hardest boss here took 5 attempts, I mean come on lego games give more of a challange. There is one really anoying boss arguably the easiest and hardest at the same time, just requires pure luck which any player can have. This game is fun and I highly reccomend but it's not close to being as good or testing as ds3… Expand
  29. Idk-anything
    Apr 29, 2020
    9
    My first Dark Souls run was one the best gaming expierences I have ever made.At the beginning of my first run I was a coward. Everything scared me and I tried to hidde myself behind a shield but with going deeper in the game and learning how it works I became much more confident and stronger. After killing Ornstein and Smough I finally became a strong and proud Dark souls player there wasMy first Dark Souls run was one the best gaming expierences I have ever made.At the beginning of my first run I was a coward. Everything scared me and I tried to hidde myself behind a shield but with going deeper in the game and learning how it works I became much more confident and stronger. After killing Ornstein and Smough I finally became a strong and proud Dark souls player there was nothing left that could scare me. I am very thankfull for this expierencess where I started as a little scared kid and became a strong proud worrier… Expand
  30. ShadowOfThEagle
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Dark Souls is not perfect, it have is problems but is one of the most but it is one of the best games on the market.
    it is difficult, especially at the beginning, but it is one of the titles that give more satisfaction once you complete something: every time you defeat a boss, every time you understand the weak points of the enemies, every time you understand the right tactics for master    Dark Souls is not perfect, it have is problems but is one of the most but it is one of the best games on the market.
    it is difficult, especially at the beginning, but it is one of the titles that give more satisfaction once you complete something: every time you defeat a boss, every time you understand the weak points of the enemies, every time you understand the right tactics for master the game.
    It has a beautiful world built very well with a great story hidden in the items

    Story - 8
    Characters - 8
    Graphics - 7
    Gameplay - 9
    Sound & Music - 9
    World - 10
    Level Design - 10    … Expand
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#14 Best Xbox One Game of 2018
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#19 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2018
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#64 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2018

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Jul 23, 2018
    90
    Exacting and exhilarating, this slightly fugly remaster remains a challenging classic. [Aug 2018, p.76]
  2. ZTGD
    Jun 29, 2018
    80
    Dark Souls Remastered is exactly what the name implies and fans will adore it. I still suck royally at these games. I still want an easy mode so I can manage to get through them without frustration, but the game that spawned a genre is still finely crafted. The jump in framerate and added DLC make this the package to own. For new and old players this is the version to own.
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  3. Generación Xbox
    Jun 25, 2018
    90
    Virtually every facet of this remastering enhances the experience of the original game, especially the performance. Despite this, it has some negative points.
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