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Game Guys Review: "Demon's Souls" for the PlayStation 3

Imagine if you had every player in the world helping you when you're stuck on a hard level of a game? That's the idea behind Demon's Souls, an exclusive role playing game for the PlayStation 3.

cmrbe5344d ago

this game is getting to 1st day buy status for me. I hope its great like VC and much harder. I love VC to bits but the problem was it was too easy.

callahan095344d ago

I've commented to you before about the difficulty in Demon's Souls. I can assure you it is harder than Valkyria Chronicles. It's the kind of game where you don't even get frustrated anymore because dying is such an integral part of the experience. I must have died THOUSANDS and THOUSANDS of times during my 113 hours with Demon's Souls. It's just such a regular occurrence it doesn't even really bother you. In fact, sometimes when you're trying to do something specific, dying on purpose can speed up the process. That concept is kind of hard to explain, but you'll know what I'm talking about after you've played the game.

The game doesn't strike me as overly difficult because I platinum'd it, and I don't platinum many games at all. But really thinking honestly on it, it's a very challenging game that requires patience, skill, and knowledge to complete (and luck, for some of the trophies). It just wasn't particularly frustrating, and for some reason I often affiliate frustrating with challenging. But that isn't the case with Demon's Souls. It's challenging, and somehow NOT frustrating. At least, for me. It's chellenging in the sense that if you get overly aggressive just for one second, or try to parry an attack, but time it wrong, or try to dodge, but not fast enough or in the wrong direction, or if you just think that you can swing your sword faster than the enemy and hit them before they connect on you... well, just one misplaced maneuver and you're going to be dead, there's no room for error. You have to take it slow and be on your guard at all times, and most importantly KNOW YOUR SURROUNDINGS, and KNOW YOUR ENEMY.

I don't really know how else to describe the games in terms of its challenge and all, and I'm sorry if my write-ups confuse you. But I'm absolutely 100% confident that you will love Demon's Souls. You'll just have to take my word on that.

cmrbe5344d ago

It was always on my radar because people said it was hard and a great game. The harder the better the satisifaction i get when i clock it with no cheats/guide.

OmarJA5344d ago

Another great score...

Wants the best JRPGs this gen? get PS3.

Da One5344d ago

I'm sorry I love my PS3 but please the handhelds run JRPG's

DonCorneo5344d ago

there are no mature themes, like demon's soul, just kiddie, colorful, easy, casual rpgs

not saying those PG-13 rpgs aren't good. they are fun, sure. but i miss a dark, serious story, deep combat, hardcore difficulty and nasty looking enemies

xg-ei8ht5344d ago

AAA Game now isn't it?

Dam i'd like a demo.

xg-ei8ht5344d ago

78SpazioGames

All those who love the dungeon crawling genre, may find in this From Software's game a large number of interesting elements and carefully developed details, while those who prefer a more narrative structure and a more rich gameplay, should perhaps approach the game only after careful considerations. Waiting a more understandable english version, we can only hope that the existing defects can be fixed.

Who the fuk are spazio games. ROFL.

Why not wait for the english version you twits, and how the hell does metawank include it,lol.

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Christopher_Walken5344d ago

God dammit. My wallet is suffering.

cmrbe5344d ago

shouln't you be a millionare by now?. lol!. Yeah i know.

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The best PS5 exclusives 2024

With so many PS5 exclusives to choose from, it can be a little overwhelming to pick which one to play. This is especially true for a new PlayStation gamer who has yet to experience the wonder of PlayStation-exclusive storytelling. So, here's KnowTechie's take on the best PS5 exclusives in 2024 and beyond

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Hereandthere9d ago

PlayStation is killing it with the exclusives this year. Exclusive wise, what has xbox released this year?

VersusDMC9d ago

They won't complain about Microsoft not releasing games here but put all their effort into saying that only first party counts. Games like Rebirth and Grandblue Relink don't count. Games published by Sony like Helldivers 2, Stellar Blade and Rise of the Ronin don't count because Sony don't own the studios.

It's some narrative building so for when Hellblade 2 come out they can say, seemingly without shame, that Microsoft is actually releasing first party games this year. And claim victory.🙃

Chevalier9d ago

Weird 1st party games didn't matter when Xbox had so little, but, now they're important again? Guess Ark 3, Stalker 2 don't count any more?

KyRo9d ago (Edited 9d ago )

ARK 3 doesn't exist and it's just a timed exclusive. It's also a game that a majority of the ARK player base doesn't want as it's a massive deviation from what people like about the original game

Abnor_Mal9d ago (Edited 9d ago )

Honestly to me it doesn’t matter what they say, they are just finally getting a chance to say all the things PS fan(boy)s were saying to them for the past few years. Let them get that, they deserve a “win” for a change.

The new narrative is that suddenly first party games matter again when awhile ago they didn’t, but that was because they were struggling with the same three games with the occasional fourth or fifth. That games should be everywhere on all platforms since that’s whats happening to theirs. The consoles don’t matter just the ability to play anywhere. Whatever Xbox is doing Sony will soon follow.

They’re not moving the goalpost anymore, but rather just moving the whole damn stadium.

jwillj2k49d ago

Only a incel would care about who published what and who owns who.

If it’s not on the other consoles it’s an exclusive.

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Cacabunga9d ago

Killing what? Where are the 1st party games??
Stellar Blade and FF7 is what I’m seeing this year.. so shallow!!!!

andy859d ago

Doesn't really matter as long as they're great games. Baffles me why people put an emphasis on 1st party. They're still games you can't play anywhere else this year

Cacabunga8d ago

Andy

PS brand is my favorite because of their stellar first party software.. currently I see absolutely nothing to go crazy for..

CS78d ago

Nonsense.

PS1 and PS2 was built on great third party exclusives like FF, MGS, GTA & Tekken.

RonnySins9d ago (Edited 9d ago )

Killing it my a$$! The 1st party is still MIA and no... Remakes and remasters don't count.

andy859d ago

I mean they literally do count. Imagine saying FF7 Rebirth doesn't count 😂

Tody_ZA8d ago (Edited 8d ago )

@Andy85 Don't forget the remakes for Demon's Souls and Shadow of the Colossus, two of the best PlayStation games around!

And beyond PlayStation, what about Resident Evil 2 and 4? RonnySins wins the award for dumbest opinion!

raWfodog9d ago

Of course I love the games I’ve played from PS but I don’t believe we need to limit it to ‘exclusive’ to acknowledge that Xbox will be releasing some good games this year also. In that same vein, I believe that Xbox diehards shouldn’t limit their acknowledgment of good PS games to 1st party. There are plenty of good games to go around for everybody.

Tacoboto8d ago

This is a Playstation article about Playstation games and your comment is about Xbox. Can't you just celebrate what PS has without dragging this into console war BS?

ChasterMies8d ago

I don’t think Microsoft is releasing games exclusively on Xbox anymore. They have some timed exclusives that release on Xbox first.

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Abear218d ago (Edited 8d ago )

Returnal, Astro Bot, and Ratchet made having it since day one worth it.

GT7 free updates and Spiderman 2 and others at 60fps have made this last year more than okay.

But yeah, it’s been dry lately. BG3 and third party have made great filler, but we ready for that SOCOM or Killzone announcement and some more 1st party goodness. Crossing fingers for Ghost of Tsushima 2 announcement this summer.

Didn’t know Helldivers was exclusive! Wtf is going on at Xbox that they can’t get these games, series s strikes again.

SonyStyled8d ago (Edited 8d ago )

Sony owns the Helldivers IP. The first was a PS3/Vita/PC game. It was never an Xbox game that they could ‘get’ a decade ago. I’m not sure what the upset is with Xbox here

CS78d ago

Lol, how do you ignore Rebirth one of the best games ever made?

anast8d ago

Looks like they are on par with the previous gens. Solid games all around. Interestingly enough, we can't say they released a bad game yet this gen. Unlike the Quiet Man dustup.

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DefenderOfDoom28d ago

I actually do not mind if Marathon releases on multiple platforms . I just wish that Marathon has a dedicated single player campaign.

DaniMacYo8d ago

Helldivers 2 is exactly what gaming needed. I’m loving it.

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10 Hardest PS3 Games of All Time

You might not be able to believe this, but Dark Souls is a pretty tricky game on the PlayStation 3.

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The 7 Best Co-op Games on PS5

There's no better way to enjoy your PS5 than with friends, so here's our picks of the best co-op games on the console.

Cacabunga101d ago

For coop, get a used switch instead

jznrpg101d ago

I own a Switch and have never played co-op on it. I do play Elden Ring , Demons Souls and some other co/op games with my friends on PS5. Baldurs Gate 3 is the next game I’ll play co-op. Can’t do that on a Switch

Cacabunga101d ago

I was thinking for couch casual immediate fun.. not online coop games that require some adaptation.