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MyPS3: Demon's Souls Review

MyPS3 writes: "Demon's Souls is a RPG developed by From Software that fits nicely into a RPG starved out PS3 mob which is crying out for more RPGs to be released. Demon's Soul does fill some of that empty RPG space of some gamer's shelves, but its rather unforgiven nature, will appeal mostly to hardcore gamers and RPGS fans. It isn't very approachable for the casual gamer nor an entry RPG gamer."

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RememberThe3575392d ago

All this talk of how hard it is makes me think I'll just get pissed and brake my DualShock 3, and I love my DualShock 3. I think I'll rent it first to make sure I can handle it.

iHEARTboobs5392d ago

Yeah, i'm a little intimidated. If I get it i'll most likely be getting the deluxe edition that comes with the strategy guide. I'll most likely get it.

Power_Of_Flops_5392d ago (Edited 5392d ago )

No, it's hard, but not that hard either. You've got messages from other players on the ground to help you, you can summon other players in you world to help you and if it's not enough (IT IS enough), you've got information on the net.

It's just most games are really easy today, so this one being more difficult, everybody points that.

It's never frustrating in my opinion, since you can always go and try another less difficult world (you go where you want after all).

On topic, 8/10 is a bit low in my opinion, it's more a 9/10 in my book, the game is stellar in graphics and ambience.

njmzhang5392d ago

Yeah, it's hard, until you learn how to play

TenSteps5392d ago

It's only hard at first but once you get used to it it's not that hard sure the enemies and the bosses can be challenging but you'll soon get the hang of it.

Pandemic5392d ago

It's funny because this isn't the Official MyPS3 review. This is just a user-submitted review. Haha.

SaiyanFury5392d ago

Demon's Souls is hard. That's the point. The game wants you to play it as it wants to be played. I imported it, and the levels aren't so hard as long as you know how to approach them as well as the bosses. The game rewards good play and punishes bad play. It's the epitome of a hardcore game and doesn't apologise for it. Don't get this game if you're expecting something to take your hand and lead you through. Demon's Souls is a classic example of the King's Field series. You prepare for the levels or you pay with death. Enough said.

Mr_Bun5392d ago

I imported this game a while ago and I have yet to see anyone claim that it is so hard that they stopped playing it....challenging would be a better term to define the gameplay.

As it has been stated above, it does get easier as you play and this has to be one of my favorite PS3 titles to date.

ArsArcanum5392d ago

i imported this game a while ago, and i must mention the feeling of satisfaction after beating a boss, is similar to feeling of getting a platinum trophy

Yes it is difficult, but it is also extremely rewarding every time u beat a level. Games these days just don't give the same feeling anymore.

nycredude5392d ago

To all those on the fence about this game. Three words!

Get off it! This game is no less than a 9 in my book. It is one of if not the best game this gen so far and the immersion is complete.

Do not let the perceived difficulty scare you away. It IS hard, don't get me wrong, but it is always fair. If you die then it is because you made a mistake, wasn't careful enough, or got impatient and tried to hack and slash.

Read the Eurogamer review of this game as I've read all the review prior to purchasing and this one is the most well written and accurate review out there.

http://www.eurogamer.net/ar...

Ilikegames765392d ago

Diablo 2. If you've played Diablo 2, this game is no big deal. You die a lot in Diablo 2.

ThanatosDMC5392d ago (Edited 5392d ago )

Dont bother with the strategy guide. Help is all over the place when you play online with deaths and pitfalls right next to them...

I hope i can kill y'all with my Chinese version of Demon's Souls when the game comes out to NA. I will slaughter you!

I will spam Acid Cloud on newbs. It breaks weapons and armor so you'll have to pay a lot to repair them... hehehe.

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Cel5392d ago

I have to say that I'm really enjoying the game so far. The English Wiki says it all - "Figuring it out, one death at a time".

It can get very frustrating at times - for example if you "die" and cannot make your way back to collect your souls - but once you manage to make it to the level boss and defeat it it's very satisfying. The atmosphere is excellent in my opinion and the game manages to keep me on my toes at all times.

I'm 16 hours into the game now and so far managed to banish 3 bosses (taking my time as rushing through the game will most likely result in ending up dead on the floor) ... so I'm likely to need another 60 hours to beat the game.

CaptainKratos5392d ago

RULE THIS GAME!!!!.....in 5 years when i finally make it past the first level!!!lol. but seriously i can't wait.

VsAssassin5392d ago

Death in this game is the integral part of the experience. I know it's scary because of the reviews stating that it's hard. Well I can say that you will and should die in this game. Why? Because you will learn ho to deal with enemies this way. Not to mention rack up experience points when dying (during co-op) and offline, provided that you get to your body without dying again.

Do yourselves a favor and give this game a chance. Or better yet, chances. :D

Halo3 MLG Pro5392d ago

Honestly I love hard games. Love the challenge. I'm very interested in this game.

callahan095392d ago

I don't particularly like hard games (unless it's the harder difficulties of a game I got to play through on normal or easier difficulties first, enjoyed it a lot, and then decided to try my hand at experiencing it with more challenge). I play games to relax and enjoy myself, not to get worked up and frustrated. Some challenge is essential to the experience, for sure, but when I just completely fail at something I get frustrated quickly and can't enjoy myself.

Demon's Souls is not that hard of a game. I got the platinum trophy in this game and never really felt overwhelmed or frustrated by it. I died quite a number of times, sure, but I mean... it just doesn't really feel like that hard of a game to me. It's just something that you learn as you go. The first time you go to a new area, you won't be expecting some specific event or enemy, or know how to deal with what they do, but before long, you'll have it all down and you start to develop the tactics that will aid you in your adventure.

Blocking, dodging, parrying, using the right attacks/spells/miracles at the right time... That's what it's all about. It's a game that can go from seemingly impossible to really easy within a few deaths just by truly learning what to do.

All in all, I'd say that if you like challenging games, this game is for you, and yet if you are easily frustrated with challenges, this game can still appeal to you, as it did to me, because - while dying is frequent - learning comes quickly with this one, too. In this way it is one of the most perfect "hardcore" games I've played this generation, because it gets the balancing so right. The game is only as tough as you let it be, if you let it get the best of you, you'll be crying, but if you open your mind, try different things, go slowly and learn the best course of action, it can be a elegant experience and you'll be able to appreciate it without getting annoyed at the deaths you'll suffer.

I don't know if I've done a great job articulating the way the game's difficulty and challenges translate for different types of gamers, but I tried. Anyway, I hope you enjoy the game when it comes out! It's a great one, we haven't seen a game of its kind in generations.

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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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Hereandthere5d ago

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

VersusDMC5d 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.🙃

Chevalier5d 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?

KyRo5d ago (Edited 5d 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_Mal5d ago (Edited 5d 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.

jwillj2k45d 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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Cacabunga5d ago

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

andy855d 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

Cacabunga4d ago

Andy

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

CS74d ago

Nonsense.

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

RonnySins5d ago (Edited 5d ago )

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

andy855d ago

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

Tody_ZA5d ago (Edited 5d 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!

raWfodog5d 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.

Tacoboto5d 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?

ChasterMies5d 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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Abear215d ago (Edited 5d 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

CS74d ago

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

anast5d 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.

Cacabunga98d ago

For coop, get a used switch instead

jznrpg98d 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

Cacabunga97d ago

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