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GameTrailers: Demons Soul's Review

GT: First things first: Demon's Souls is hard.

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Delta5309d ago

I can't wait to pick up my copy. That will be the first thing i will do when i wake up.

blitz06235309d ago

well this score is surprising. now i really am wanting the game right now

DasBunker5309d ago

i dont understand why they just couldnt give the game a 9.. its just a .1 difference.. sounds to me they were like "dayumm this game deserves a 9 its pretty good.. but oh well lets just give it 8.9 for whatever reason"

Delta5309d ago (Edited 5309d ago )

Does .1 matter? I see where you're coming from but at least they didn't give it a flat 8. (they should have just gave it an 9 tho)

DasBunker5309d ago

yeah .1 does matter.. because as you can see it was too hard for GT to add .1 to the score..

Major_Tom5309d ago

Seems Gametrailers arithmetics are a little bit on the slow side.

lukeb4dunk5309d ago

as long as you have the patience for it. I myself, give it a 9.5, with very little to complain about.

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shutupandplay5309d ago

Stop crying about the 8.9, please.

whothedog5309d ago (Edited 5309d ago )

whenever I am asked to rate something on a 1-10 scale, I always use a decimal.

http://advertising.microsof...

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stuff like this is why its hard to trust reviews these days, not talking about this review or game but just in general. Especially the well known sites, with all the ads on them.

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Vicodin5309d ago

GameTrailers is the site that spent the first two years of the PS3's life:

* Intentionally using incorrectly setup video settings for PS3 captures to ensure that side by side comparisons looked worse for the PS3 version

* Had staff from the site mock people who complained about the screwed up video captures with a "Nya nya nya! You can't stop us!" tone and attitude

* Used higher compression on PS3 screen captures so they would lose detail and have more artifacts

* Captured PS3 games at weird resolutions and then scaled them introducing jaggies and other artifacts that weren't in the actual PS3 game screens

* Was caught red handed fabricating a PS3 vs 360 game comparison to ensure the PS3 version looked worse

That is just the stuff that is well known. It isn't hard to imagine how much more garbage and lies they didn't get caught pulling.

No one care what the clowns at such a POS site have to say about this amazing AAA PS3 game.

Mo0eY5309d ago (Edited 5309d ago )

Honestly, I think review websites have the highest standards for PS3 simply because of all the quality games the developers (for the PS3) put out.

The highest standards Xbox 360 have to compare to are Halo 3 and Gears of War 2 - what game has topped that and set the bar for the Xbox 360?

Since Killzone 2 and Uncharted 2 have ventured the world, all games from here on out better look on par with either Killzone 2 and Uncharted or reviewers of the PS3 will slap on the B+ score and call it a day...

dreamcast5308d ago

Anything in between a .5 and a whole number is arbitrary. What's the difference between an 8.5 and an 8.6?

In any case, great score for what seems like a great game.

Kaliumhest5308d ago

I've imported it to Europe from Canada. It shipped yesterday. I want it now :( I can't wait :)

house5308d ago

again with there 0.1 from a nine and to the people that say its just a0.1 stfu they gave ninja gayden 2 a 9.8 and gears of war 2 a 9.8 and halo a 10 but guess what its not on the 360.

on another note this game should be bad ass looks like one of the best rpgs this year

Xulap5308d ago (Edited 5308d ago )

I've been convinced to get this game day one since a LONG time ago.

I don't need any more reviews to make up my mind.
And, no matter what negatives reviews mention from now on, they won't change my mind.

I'm not saying this is a bad review, because it's not, but I mean in general...

Demon's Souls ftw! Day one purchase!

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Edit: What, what the hell... Today is October 6th?! So... that means...?!!??...

~runs to GameStop~
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ThanatosDMC5308d ago (Edited 5308d ago )

By the way, you can kill the Demon Vanguard. But you NEED to take off ALL your armor to be fast enough to dodge it's attacks. It'll take a long time to kill him because you're still too weak but attack his back side. Death comes if he flies and you're under him, you're near a wall, you're attacking his front or side or if you get hit by the fatal back swing he does when you're behind him. Just be patient and dont force it.

Then you get lots of special loot and then it's a fight against the Dragon God.... well... good luck! HAHAHA... you all will DIE!!!

I watched the vid review. So what were the cons of the game??? The story was pretty much dead on for a hero wanting to acquire power or to save a kingdom.

Maddens Raiders5308d ago

@ Thanatos.

Just picked this game up and feel like from all I've seen and read about this title, I should say something like:
"We who are prepared to Die, Salute you.."

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WildArmed5309d ago

RAWR Awesome. Love video reviews

Nikuma5309d ago

That is the exact score I was predicting from GT. :P

rucky5309d ago

I think it's a pretty fair review. I think this is the kind of game that really varies by experience. I'm getting kinda anxious and scared regarding this game's difficulty. I just hope the new games nowadays hasn't spoiled me that much and hopefully I get that old school instinct back.

lukeb4dunk5309d ago

Yes it's hard, but as long as you just accept the fact that you are going to die and often, you will enjoy the game quite well. No death feels cheap (which can't be said about most games out there) and you can see where you screwed up.

Warning. Once you beat the game the first time, the difficulty jumps dramatically in New Game+. The good news, you get to keep everything from your last playthroughs.

Campy da Camper5309d ago

I am actualy geting some anxiety over it. I am sure it will be a blast, i'm just freaking out on the jerks jumping in my room and raping me cause I am a noob at it. Nothing breaks my controller faster than losing treasure. Nothing.

Anyways, I will be on at 5:30 PST tomorrow evening. Anyone want to run around like idiots together and give this sweet looking game a shot then add me as a friend.

PSN = BeOneWithTheGun.

Cheers.

JoySticksFTW5308d ago

I was fearing this game, especially the part about losing all of your souls if you can't reach your blood-stain.

Well, it happened to me tonight and I just kind of said to myself "well, that sucks..." and jumped right back into the game.

I wasn't mad at the game, because I knew that I got reckless for a split second and it was all my fault.

And as you progress through a level, you open up gates / doorways that were closed be for. These short cuts get you right back to where you last left off real quick.

I'm having a blast! The message system is amazing.

The only things that still freak me out are black phantoms, which you can deal with a number of ways - from suiciding in the Nexus to stay in Soul form (Black Phantoms can't break in unless you are human), learning the Banish spell to send them back home, etc

Don't worry about the difficulty. Just be patient, leave useful messages to get "recommended" (in which you'll get an instant health refill), and learn from your mistakes.

Major_Tom5309d ago

It's interesting to see people so excited for this game, I remember I got it when it first came out and really I was just going out on a limb, there wasn't much information about it other than Wikipedia and some minor media coverage it still turned out to be one of my favourite games of all time.

lukeb4dunk5309d ago

I heard about it from a friend got it shortly after the Asian release. He spoke about it so glowingly, I decided I should give it a try and I'm glad I did. Like you, I also put it in my all-time favorites.

Major_Tom5309d ago

I can't see this game breaking more than a million copies though.

Rmagnus5309d ago

whats with all the invisible disagree? If you folks disagree come out n state your reasons. I agree with Major_ Tom its not gonna sell too well simply because alot of people are gonna be put off by the difficulty of the game. A good game is not determined by sales there are many good games which don't sell its a shame but that's how it is.

lukeb4dunk5309d ago

It's one of those games that deserves the "blockbuster" sales, but yet, fails to achieve those numbers.

With how long the game was on back-order on all the import sites, you would think a million is a certain achievement on it's own.

Sarcasm5308d ago

I also wish a game like this would sell more. Then again, I hope it doesn't sell to the point of something like COD or Halo. By then, we'll have Demon's Souls 6 with a few changes.

More often than not, games that are "Gems" for some reason don't sell to the mass consumers.

Shadow of the Colossus comes to mind.

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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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Hereandthere4d ago

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

VersusDMC4d 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.🙃

Chevalier4d 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?

KyRo4d ago (Edited 4d 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_Mal4d ago (Edited 4d 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.

jwillj2k44d 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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Cacabunga4d ago

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

andy854d 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

Cacabunga3d ago

Andy

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

CS73d ago

Nonsense.

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

RonnySins4d ago (Edited 4d ago )

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

andy854d ago

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

Tody_ZA4d ago (Edited 4d 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!

raWfodog4d 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.

Tacoboto4d 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?

ChasterMies4d 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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Abear214d ago (Edited 4d 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.

SonyStyled4d ago (Edited 4d 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

CS73d ago

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

anast4d 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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DefenderOfDoom24d ago

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

DaniMacYo4d 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.

Cacabunga97d ago

For coop, get a used switch instead

jznrpg97d 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

Cacabunga96d ago

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