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Edge Online Review: Demon's Souls

The disorientation you feel during the first few hours of Demon's Souls is unprecedented. It's not that you'll be in any doubt about the mission: with a sword in one hand, a shield in the other, and a horde of approaching undead, the challenge is one of gaming's most familiar. Few, however, will be prepared for the relentless setbacks heaped upon their miserable bones in facing it.

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Antan5313d ago

Well well, this is a turn up for the books. Who knows, maybe they will suprise us with a similar score for U2? Anyways, this lil fella should be in my grasp by the end of the week.

Lifendz5313d ago (Edited 5312d ago )

I've been hearing great things about this game. I might have to pick it up this holiday season.

And Edge, stop beating around the Bush. U2 is getting a AAA score unless you want to be considered a complete joke.

SuperM5312d ago

demon souls is the kind of game id imagine edge could give high score even though its PS3 exclusive. Dont have that high hopes for Uncharted 2, but maybe if we are lucky we will see a 9/10

bageara5312d ago

When edge hand out a 7/10 for uncharted 2 and sony fans say "Edge is biased against sony exclusives" they can say "no we are not, only last week we give DS a 9" mark my words....or mabye im just paranoid. i just dont trust Edge!

callahan095312d ago

I think Bageara is right. Although I predict an 8, not a 7.

house5312d ago

now that's a start lets see is edge can make them self's give a ten to uc2. i was about to say if they give uc2 lower than a ten they will lose they credibility but then again when have they had any???

sorry for bad grammar

Christopher5312d ago

Seems to be the best score for the game. Got it coming to me either today or tomorrow. Not sure I'm gonna start it until I finish UC2 at least once, though, since it'll take me a long time to beat Demon's Souls.

IdleLeeSiuLung5312d ago

What the heck? Edge should have given it a 10! Fanboy site!!!

frostypants5312d ago

...the nearest GameStop only got a few copies in, all but one of which were reserved. This is kind of uncool, as I live in Chicago...you'd expect more supply. I snagged that last copy.

After the tutorial which basically auto-kills you, I have so far spent about 30 minutes running around in the first realm, including an encounter with a blue-glow-eyed knight, without dying once (WOOT!). Knowing I had to break away, I found a shortcut back to the beginning of the level (there's a cool ring right by it) and returned to the Nexus so my game would be saved. Yes, next go at it I have to kill those same enemies again, but I can't wait. I THINK my shortcut should remain open as well.

The immersion is great. You really do feel a sense of dread, but the occasional spontaneous apparitions of other players going about their business is somehow reassuring. The sound effects are among the best I have heard, yet are subtle. Your armor sounds realistically, and somewhat amusingly, clunky and rattley.

If I had to say what game this reminds me most of in terms of difficulty, it would be the original side-scrolling Prince of Persia, due to how you must approach combat. Patience in combat is rewarded...foolhardiness and stupidity are punished, even this early in the game. I have already seen a LOT of replay deaths of other players (which you can watch by touching bloodstains) that have shown them trying to hack away recklessly. Keep your shield up ALWAYS (so far for me at least), and strike when the enemy shows their body. And R3 is your friend...targeting is essential.

The game is awesome. Just awesome. I am now not sure how I will fit Uncharted 2 in with this, but I am sure I'll find a way.

DaTruth5312d ago

Every retailer told me delayed till tomorrow. I only have a week till U2 is released and I wanted to get some time in with this!

callahan095312d ago

Hey Frosty, you don't have to go to Nexus to save. The game is auto-saves every couple of seconds. I had the power go out on me while I was playing once, and when it came back on, I was worried that I'd start up and have to redo everything I'd done, but it just started me literally exactly where I had been when the power went out.

frostypants5312d ago (Edited 5312d ago )

Callahan, I just found that out. Good stuff. Definitely makes life easier to at least be able to leave the game when ya want.

DaTruth, the game wasn't "delayed"...unless the Gamestop I called took liberty with the rules. I think it simply didn't get delivered to retailers until today, and many just don't unpack boxes until after hours.

But like I said, the Gamestop I got it from only had a single copy that wasn't already spoken for. I think Atlus grossly underestimated the grass-roots hype this game has generated. As I type this, it's the #4 video games item on Amazon...

Maddens Raiders5312d ago

Buy this game. It's that simple.

LiquifiedArt5312d ago

...Look at how innovative(DS) or massively produced (US2) a game has to be on playstation to even AAA reviews, meanwhile, you got run of the mill xbox games that are in the "same league".

Its also worthy to mention the influx of new PS3 users, who are picking up a slim. Does it have any connection to how they will treat th ps3 from now on?? Interesting...

LiquifiedArt5312d ago

...This game is basically, Ninja Gaiden for Action RPG fans!!

And I love how skill-based Ninja Gaiden is!!!
(currently playing through on Mentor)

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nightelfmohawk5313d ago

So this is like a 12/10 coming from them. :)

ReviewsArePolitics5312d ago

Not really, they're just softening the blow of the 7 they'll give U2

Myst5313d ago

I'll say it right now, and I know people may disagree and such with me for saying it already; but...I want a continuation of the Demon's Souls game. If not a continuation of the game something with the same formula applied in Demon's Souls, but applied to another game. Still hyped to get my copy, and finally be able to eat and drink for the day.

(Been holding off on everything for that pizza I plan to get after getting my copy. Little Caesars $5.00 large ^_^)

Danteh5312d ago

coming from Edge is excelent. This looks like game made for me, I'm a masochist who likes playing GOW in Titan Mode, DMC in DMD, Uncharted in Crushing... so this is defintely going to be one of my GOTYs xDDD. Too bad I'll have to import it... they cold bring it to Europe stupid SCEE

Major_Tom5312d ago

It's a alot harder than those games.

WildArmed5312d ago

'alot' harder is an understatement xD
Ninja Gaiden Black was still pretty easy compared to Demon Souls.

and yes Ninja Gaiden Black is the hardest game i've played b4 DS.
(And I've played all GoW, DMC in the uber-est difficulties) -- uncharted aint that hard.
The stamina system prevents the game from turning into a hacknslash game lik NG, GoW n DMC.
Which is gonna make ppl weep! And actually master it.

The only way you can take action games into PvP is by this system.
So i dont feel cheated that kratos got me into a 29hit combo n killed me in one hit lol

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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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Hereandthere8d ago

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

VersusDMC8d 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.🙃

Chevalier8d 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?

KyRo8d ago (Edited 8d 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_Mal8d ago (Edited 8d 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.

jwillj2k48d 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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Cacabunga8d ago

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

andy858d 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..

CS77d ago

Nonsense.

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

RonnySins8d ago (Edited 8d ago )

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

andy858d 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!

raWfodog8d 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

CS77d 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.