Demon's Souls Review
- Posted September 28th, 2009 at 12:34 EDT by Adam Dolge
- 41 Comments
Review Score
- PSU Review Score
- 9.0
- Avg. user review score:
- 9.2
Summary
Demon's Souls is everything we've been looking for on the PS3 -- a stellar action RPG boasting a killer online component. The game's uncompromising difficulty may not be everyone's cup of tea, however.
We like
- The intriguing and original online component
- What feels like the PS3's first major RPG
- The eerie atmosphere and physical gameplay mechanics
We dislike
- The at times frustrating difficulty and arduous trial and error
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(continued from previous page) ...bit of time learning the layout of each level and how each demon attacks. Boss fights are surprisingly manageable compared to the difficulty of the rest of the level. And with each level you complete, you feel an incredible sense of accomplishment – at least as far as beating a videogame can feel like an accomplishment. Demon’s Souls is a terrific game, and a welcome addition to the PS3 line-up. Be warned, though. If you object to the occasional whiff of repetition and object to copious amounts of trial and error, Demon’s Souls is not for you. If, however, you are looking for a challenge and a game with extensive replay value, we suggest you get this game on day one. Be prepared for an exciting, brutal, and cruel action RPG experience unlike anything you’ve ever witnessed before hand.
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wetfbbqchiken
- 8:01am EDT - September 28th, 2009
- 4
@3 say what? lol
they need to announce a eu release date for this :(
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PSX_Legend
- 8:12am EDT - September 28th, 2009
- 6
From ive seen of this game its really a darker and a more detailed monster hunter game with a lot of chalenges.
this game seems friendly for the hardcore gamer but for more a regular one like me doesnt seem a good decision to buy it at least for now.I prefer having a less difficult videogame this time of the year like uncharted 2 or modern warfare 2.
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snake2112- 8:42am EDT - September 28th, 2009
- 7
This game appears to be awesome. As many times as they say it's difficult, it worries me that I'd break a controller (expensive). LOL.
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draculaboy
- 8:46am EDT - September 28th, 2009
- 8
good review
better than the idiot who gave the game a 6 for the difficulty
personally I'd give a 9.8 (Chinese version)
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Beasley2K
- 9:09am EDT - September 28th, 2009
- 9
I've found two spelling mistakes...
Regardless, fantastic reveiw: I was wary about this game for a while, not being particularly into RPGs myself, but I've been following this game for quite some time now, and it's this review that's finally persaded to make the jump. I may still need a little nudge to tear me away from the other geat titles out there, but this will most likely be making a very welcome addition to my colletion very soon. Thanks Adam!
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darksora
- 11:08am EDT - September 28th, 2009
- 12
Well deserved review.
As long as you understand that stamina is the most important stat in the game, it shouldn't take you long at all to figure out how the mechanics.
Also for those that dislike difficulty, do not worry as you can just co-op with other players which makes things extremely easy (which is why I recommend those looking for a challenge to avoid summoning other players to help you during your first playthrough).
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chilledbreeze7
- 12:57pm EDT - September 28th, 2009
- 13
Does anyone know if the US version will work ok over here in the UK?
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philbo0042
- 1:57pm EDT - September 28th, 2009
- 15
@ 13, refer to comment #1. You may want to take the chance that it will continue to work after an EU release. Why can't games come out at the same time in NA and the EU. I am lucky this time as I live in NA, but this sucks for EU PS3 fans.
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Mo-green28
- 3:59pm EDT - September 28th, 2009
- 20
LOL the decieving message, jump into the gray fog. I would've been pissed if I was playin for the first time without this review and happend to walk into that situation and I actually did it and died.
This will permanently ban this user and delete all associated comments. This action is irreversible, are you SURE you want to do this?!
