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Demon's Souls (PS3)

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Developer: From Software
Publisher: Atlus
Game Details: Demon's Souls promises to be the hardcore action RPG experience PS3 owners have been waiting for
Demon's Souls promises to be the hardcore action RPG experience PS3 owners have been waiting for since the platform's launch. Revolutionary online features support your adventure like never before, presenting seamless interconnectivity that serves in every instance to enhance the single-player game. Team up with two other players in simultaneous cooperative play, working together to topple some of the game's colossal bosses, or force your way into the games of skilled players andDemon's Souls promises to be the hardcore action RPG experience PS3 owners have been waiting for since the platform's launch. Revolutionary online features support your adventure like never before, presenting seamless interconnectivity that serves in every instance to enhance the single-player game. Team up with two other players in simultaneous cooperative play, working together to topple some of the game's colossal bosses, or force your way into the games of skilled players and challenge them to PvP battle. Leave hints and clues for those who will follow in your footsteps; either intentionally or through your own inadvertent demise, your bloodstains will allow your successors to view a replay of your death, hinting at how to avoid your gruesome fate. [Atlus USA]… Expand
Developer: From Software
Publisher: Atlus
Genre(s): Role-Playing Action RPG Action RPG
Number of players: Up to 4
Cheats: On GameFAQs
Rating: M
Official Site: http://www.demons-souls.com/
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Critic Reviews
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89
Metascore Generally favorable reviews
79 Positive Ratings 97%
2 Mixed Ratings 2%
0 Negative Ratings 0%
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Telegraph
"Beyond the initial threat of difficulty there waits a remarkable combination of accessibility and challenge, of risk and reward, punishment and empowerment." ... Read full review
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GameCritics
"Without question, Demon's Souls is one of 2009's finest titles, and an amazing, challenging journey without equal." ... Read full review
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Vandal
"It is an almost perfect game in what it offers. Although it might be further polished in the visual aspect, or have a better adjusted difficulty curve." ... Read full review
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Eurogamer Italy
"Even though it does not introduce any innovations compared to its original counterpart, the European edition of Demon's Souls confirms itself as one of the best exclusives currently available on PS3. Its hard but rewarding gameplay will in fact engage any fan of the genre, assuring a fun and long lasting experience." ... Read full review
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Thunderbolt
"Demon's Souls may make you throw controllers. It could possibly make you hate everything you've ever loved. It will probably make you yell curse words very, very loudly. It's also some of the best fun to be had on the PS3." ... Read full review
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RPG Fan
"All-in-all, Demon's Souls is a game every PS3 RPG fan should buy just to say that they own it, just to say that they've played it. It's up to you as the gamer to figure out if an incredibly difficult, incredibly unique game is the game for you." ... Read full review
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Gamervision
"The enemy design is, simply put, wonderful, and so many different elements of Demon's Souls call out to me, demanding love and affection. Sadly, I cannot return its calls. It just goes so far out of its way to be difficult that it misses some key, important elements that would have made it a vastly better game." ... Read full review
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8.7
User Score Generally favorable reviews
1,739 Positive Ratings 86%
135 Mixed Ratings 6%
145 Negative Ratings 7%
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BobG
Feb 15, 2010
I have to admit. This game didn't click for me at first. I rented it and beat the first area and couldn't make a dent past the I have to admit. This game didn't click for me at first. I rented it and beat the first area and couldn't make a dent past the lizard people in world 2-1. I didn't think about it for a month, and I had to urge to buy it. So, like an idiot, I bought it. Played the same level and wondered why I bought it. Then it clicked. I blasted through the part that I couldn't get through and was hooked since then. Yes, this game is hard! Yes, you will die, a lot. But, when you do make it and kill the boss it gives you such satisfaction that no other game can give you. Do yourself a favor. Rent the game at-least. Just keep 60 bucks aside because you will buy the game after you play it. It's that addicting.… Expand
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LusioZero
Dec 10, 2015
This masterpiece has been truly understood and appreciated after some years. This is not a saga for everybody and the first chapter hitsThis masterpiece has been truly understood and appreciated after some years. This is not a saga for everybody and the first chapter hits really hard. But once the initial difficulty is over, you can enjoy an amazing atmosphere, an outstanding combat system, levels, scenarios, boss and situations which are really beyond any expectation. Still incredible after 7 years, like only masterpieces do. A must for a true gamer in terms of challenge.… Expand
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CoryK.
Oct 8, 2009
Demon's Souls is the light at the end of the tunnel. Games these hold the players hand from start to finish, worried about every Demon's Souls is the light at the end of the tunnel. Games these hold the players hand from start to finish, worried about every punishing the player. What does Demon's Souls do? Not only does it punish you for every single mistake you make, it kicks you while you're down. You must play cautiously and smartly, otherwise you'll be left as a blood stain on the floor for everyone to laugh at. Between the extremely smooth combat, excellent atmosphere and hundreds upon hundreds of hours of gameplay available, Demon's Souls easily ranks amongst the best games of this generation.… Expand
10
glenns
Nov 2, 2009
An action RPG thats enthrawling and rewarding to those who play long enough to get good at the game. Not a pushover like so many action RPGs An action RPG thats enthrawling and rewarding to those who play long enough to get good at the game. Not a pushover like so many action RPGs Demons souls requires a bit of gaming tallent. Beutiful graphics, giant bosses & battles to the death await all who dare. With the ability to trade "souls" for added stats for your character, repair & upgrade weapons & buy healing herbs the game is't as tuff as some say, More brutal than the onimusha series and more gothic than oblivion. One of the best games on this generation consoles period. Separate ratings. 1 to 10 higher is better. Game play 9.5 good timing is needed but the contact detection is very good. Graphics 9.6 althoe dark, the game looks absolutely stunning at times & just great the rest of the time. Sound 10. Very solid sound effects & music.… Expand
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ironman
Oct 20, 2009
I'm not sure what chilimac is talking about with load screens after dying. I have yet to see a load screen after dying, let alone a I'm not sure what chilimac is talking about with load screens after dying. I have yet to see a load screen after dying, let alone a lengthy one. Or even a lengthy load screen when moving between worlds. I couldn't give the game a 10 for one simple reason. When you die in a boss battle, the only place to get back your souls is in the trap that is the boss battle. So if you have to go somewhere and shut the game off, that could be thousands of souls lost. All in all a great game, but a bit more attention paid to things like that would have made it amazing.… Expand
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AllanWake
Mar 21, 2021
Um jogo que criou seu próprio gênero e é uma das melhores representações dele até hoje. As únicas coisas que realmente incomodam são asUm jogo que criou seu próprio gênero e é uma das melhores representações dele até hoje. As únicas coisas que realmente incomodam são as constantes quedas de frames e o barulho insano que o PS3 faz após pouco mais de uma hora de jogatina.… Expand
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sdwillie
Mar 31, 2014
Like dark souls and dark souls 2 this game is brilliant, beautiful, massive and about 8 kicks in the family jewels difficult. And it's theLike dark souls and dark souls 2 this game is brilliant, beautiful, massive and about 8 kicks in the family jewels difficult. And it's the starting point of the flaw that makes all three utter trash, the multiplayer elements in what is largely a solo game. The PvP works exactly as intended and adds a ton to the game. My actions affect other's games and their actions affect mine, and that is absolutely inexcusable. Things becoming unavailable to me because some imbecile can't learn isn't something I should have to deal with. If a dev wants this in their game, make it opt in. A nag screen works for everybody. Too bad this is opt out-by disconnecting the console- because otherwise it's one of the best games I've ever played. Such a horrible choice, so easily avoided, so inexplicably repeated (twice!) In over 30 years of gaming and over 20 online, no one else has ever asked players to do something outside the game that has a huge bearing on the game. This game doesn't even deserve a zero. Horrible decision on the devs part.… Expand
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