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Demon’s Souls: The Best RPG I Have Ever Played

After months of neglect, my copy of Demon’s Souls was left on my shelf gathering dust, but after watching the impressive Dark Souls 2 demo shown at E3 last week, I decided to give it another go.

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ZodTheRipper4107d ago

It's one of my top3 RPG'S of all time. Only liked Gothic 2 better. Dark Souls was good but nowhere near Demon's Souls imo, but I'm still very excited for Dark Souls II.

Ragthorn4107d ago

I bought the Gothic Franchise on Steam for 5 bucks (USD), it was a steal! I'm going to start Gothic 2 soon, just taking a break from the awesomeness of Gothic 1! Demon's Souls is better than Dark Souls to me aswell, Boletaria, the Nexus, the ONLINE (no lag-stabs!) and the items imo. Wondering how Dark Souls 2 will be, because it is looking great so far.
OT: Demon's Souls is a must-have for hardcore RPG fans on the PS3, I bought it a year ago for 20$, one of the greatest 20$ I spent in my life!

ZodTheRipper4107d ago

If you liked Gothic you'll love Gothic 2 ;)
I don't know why but this game just has something very special at it and I could still play it no matter the dated graphics and gameplay and even after playing through it for over 5 times. Make sure you get the Addon with the pirates, it makes the game even better! :)

sherimae24134107d ago (Edited 4107d ago )

ok guys seriously, which is harder, better, larger world, enemy varieties and longetivity?
demon's souls or dark souls.....

still...never played any of these "souls" games.

MrSwankSinatra4107d ago (Edited 4107d ago )

Demon Soul's - Harder, longevity.
Dark Soul's - Larger World, enemy varieties.

which one is better is entirely subjective on the person, me personally i prefer dark souls. but i still love demon's souls.

Locksus4107d ago

I think neither is harder than the other. If you played Demon's souls first for example, you wouldn't feel that Dark Souls is as hard because the games play pretty much the same so you would already be good at DaS when you start playing it for the first time.
I went for DaS first and I didn't think that DeS was that hard at all and I prefer DaS to DeS, simply because it was my first Souls game.

SirBradders4107d ago

@Locksus Well said far too many people say this ones harder then the other.

I played dark souls first and found demons a walk at the beginning only sue to the fact i was familiar with the concept.

@Sherimae2413 Although Demons is a quality title non the less i prefer dark due to it's more content but they are both equally challenging, rewarding and fun to play.

nix4107d ago

i played Demon's Souls first.. finished it and now i can't even go past the tower demons in Dark Souls. so irritating. /:

darren_poolies4107d ago

@Locksus

Thank God some one else thinks this!

Blacktric4107d ago

"I think neither is harder than the other. If you played Demon's souls first for example, you wouldn't feel that Dark Souls is as hard..."

That's because Dark Souls is easier in comparison to Demon's Souls. People who constantly whine about how hard Blighttown is nearly always the ones who have never experienced Valley Of Defilement to its fullest. Infested Barbarians of Blighttown cannot even be compared to Giant Depraved Ones for instance, let alone their Black Phantom versions. Even each one of the typical BP's you face in DeS (each of the ones in 1-4 for instance) are ten times harder than NPC invaders of Dark Souls.

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dorron4107d ago

I'm currently playing Dark Souls. It's a great game, but to me it doesn't quite feel like Demon's Souls. Also, this one is easier.

Demon's Souls definitely is better. It's a master piece. One of my favorite games this gen.

darren_poolies4107d ago

It's easier because you played Demon's Souls first.

Saksoy4107d ago

Longetivity will be Dark Souls since Demon Soul servers our getting shut down from what i heard.

MrSwankSinatra4107d ago

nah atlus said the servers would remain up for the foreseeable future. they were supposed to shut them down, but way too many people play demon's souls for them to do it.

DragonKnight4107d ago

No they aren't. Atlus have stated that Demon's Souls servers will stay online indefinitely as long as there is an active player base. Also, considering Atlus put Demon's Souls on PSN, it's unlikely that they are shutting down the servers.

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Rynocirator4107d ago

Demon's souls has harder, longer levels but the bosses are easy. Dark Souls has more optional bosses, weapons, larger areas, the levels are typically easy and the bosses are hard. Overall I think, after just recently playing demon's souls for the second time compared to the 8 times I have beaten dark souls, I would say dark souls is all around harder (because some of those bosses are rediculous), a better game, and more rewarding. But I suggest you play both as people have their preferences.

MysticStrummer4107d ago

Demon's Souls was better to me, but Dark Souls is still great. They are my number one and two favorite games of the generation.

As for your categories :

Demon's - Harder, better (to me), and I played it longer so longevity.

Dark - Larger world, more enemy variety

There were some things I liked better about Dark Souls but overall Demon's Souls was my favorite.

Fakdafakinfakerz4107d ago

I found Dark Souls more enjoyable. Probably because I was already used to the gameplay and controls. IMO Dark Souls is a better package but Demons Souls has something special... I don't know what... something Dark Souls hasn't... (the Maiden in black? Maybe... lol)

Scrivlar4107d ago

My favourite is Dark Souls, probably because I played it first. Also I think it's true that which ever game you play second will feel a bit easier because you're experienced with the style right from the start.

xXBlondieVanHarlowXx4107d ago (Edited 4107d ago )

@sherimae

"never played any of these "souls" games"

@_@ woah, you've gotta get on that. Start with Demon Souls. It came out first, i'm guessing that's what devs wanted us to experience first >_< I also found it the most enjoyable. The Nexus, the Maiden in black, Old King Allant, Astrea :O

Damn, I seriously need to go & play it again -__-"
Have fun! :D

imt5584107d ago (Edited 4107d ago )

If you a really hardcore gamer, play Demon's Souls. This game is not for pussy's.:)

Dark Souls is a little bit easier.

CrossingEden4107d ago

dark souls is easier but MORE FUN, which is what matters

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WilliamH4107d ago

This was only €10 on the PS Store a few weeks. I thought why not and while I think the game is really hard it just keeps you going back to it again and again.

AlexanderNevermind4107d ago (Edited 4107d ago )

FYI It was free for PS+ members. I picked it back up. Very Challenging to say the least. Its (and Dark Souls too) one of a very few games that make me want to throw my controller. You think you have a enemy's move down and your down, lost all your souls and have to make your way back to where you died to get your souls back.

If you've never played Demon's Souls or Dark Souls, pick them up on the cheap now.

Also, I think the Bosses in Dark Souls are a little harder.

HarryMasonHerpderp4107d ago (Edited 4107d ago )

So is this a JRPG or an RPG?
Is a JRPG all about the traits such as anime style characters and such? or is it just an RPG made by Japanese developers that makes it an "JRPG"? The game is very Western though (obviously still has a lot of Japanese themes) so is it just an RPG? I can't make up my mind >_<

Oh and Demons Souls is one of the best JRPG/RPG's this gen in my opinion.

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All PS5 Pro Enhanced games listed - titles so far

Here is a look at all the confirmed PlayStation 5 Pro-enhanced game that are know of so far, featuring first-party games, and more.

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darthv7210d ago

Sadly... no bloodborne on that list. I feel it may never be.

darthv7210d ago

Reading more about PS5 Pro Game Boost... it wasn't what I initially thought it was. I was thinking it would be like FPS Boost but it is specifically for resolution, not performance.

"PS5 Pro Game Boost Explained

Like the PS4 Pro, the PS5 Pro will also include a "Game Boost" mode that retroactively enhances older games on the console. This applies to PS4 games as well, utilizing PSSR upscaling to boost image quality. PS5 Pro's Game Boost will apply to more than 8,500 backward-compatible PS4 games on the console, improving their resolution. The feature will also apply to PS VR2 games, as revealed in CNET's hands-on preview of the console."

https://www.mensjournal.com...

MrNinosan10d ago

But the blog writes:

"Other enhancements include PS5 Pro Game Boost, which can apply to more than 8,500 backward compatible PS4 games playable on PS5 Pro. This feature may stabilize or improve the performance of supported PS4 and PS5 games."

Stabilize or improve the performance is what I read as framerates?

Profchaos10d ago

Boost modes can not break a frame rate cap something like bloodborne van be brute forced to maintain 30fps but never go above.

Best example of this is fallout 4 on PS4 when it's boost mode was enabled on the pro the game ran much better and maintained its 30 cap whereas before it would stutter and struggle.

darthv7210d ago

^^ "supported" being the key word. So things would be status quo as they are for performance but resolution improvements looks to be across the board.

Cacabunga9d ago

PS4 Pro was promoting the not yet released heavy hitter games at that time, like God of War, Horizon, Days Gone and of course improving VR quality experience. It just made sense..

PS5pro is flexing using last gen titles. Absolute joke.
First time ever a Sony console is an easy pass for me.

fr0sty9d ago (Edited 9d ago )

PSSR can upscale both frame rate and resolution. Being that PSSR works on the game after the engine renders the image, there is no reason why it couldn't generate extra frames as well as more pixels before sending it to the display.

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BeRich23310d ago

They have to sell u a remaster first, and then a remake.

neutralgamer199210d ago

Did I read this right that some of the partners will release free updates so others might charge for it? This level of greed is getting absurd. Many games got paid next generation update so I guess now that’s a thing

northpaws10d ago

I think it was the same for PS4 Pro.

darthv7210d ago

I dont recall paying anything for an upgrade on the PS4 Pro. On PS5 I did buy into the Spider-man upgrade as well as Ghosts of Tsushima.

Tacoboto9d ago

There was never a PS4 Pro-Enhanced Premium Upgrade.

jznrpg10d ago

You make an assumption then get upset about the assumption. Just wait and see. So many people get upset so easily. Life is short try to enjoy it

neutralgamer199210d ago

No assumptions since Sony themselves said some partners meaning not all will release free updates. And we have already seen next generation updates cost money coming from PS4 to PS5

Yes you are right we should enjoy our hobby and I am not upset. Just really tired of all the greed that has entered this industry over the past 10-15 years. Just look at sports titles which have become mini casinos with all the micro transactions

Inverno10d ago

Gotta pay 10 bucks to enhance the 10 bucks you paid to enhance the 60 bucks you paid for a PS4 game. Whatchu wanna bet that this will lead up to a new 80 dollar price standard? Im almost entirely sure that GTA will be the game to set the higher price standard.

neutralgamer199210d ago

Oh yes that’s coming. You are being in the low end with $80. GTA6 could be the first game to do $99.99. Sell less make more. With budgets for games going to in 100’s of millions we will see the cost go higher. That’s just the sad reality. Way too many suits got involved with our hobby and realized this industry was making billions more than any other entertainment industry. And now it’s all about spreadsheets

Christopher10d ago

They can't dictate if they charge for it or not, sadly.

neutralgamer199210d ago

That’s true and whatever they know they charge for and get away with they will. This isn’t just about PlayStation that’s gaming in general

crazyCoconuts9d ago

@neutral - companies selling things to consumers that are willing to pay for them... Goes beyond gaming even

northpaws9d ago

Even if it is true, Sony has no right to dictate whether a third party would provide a update for free or not.

outsider16249d ago

Rdr2 comes to mind. So far Rockstar also hasn't releasedany 60fps patch. Are they gonna charge u for it i wonder?

rob-GP9d ago

I highly doubt you heard this, because its simply not true.

*If* you read or heard anything, it will have just been "some partners will release free updates that enable PS5 enhancements..." that's it. Then, you fabricated that if it's not free then it's a paid upgrade, when in reality they mean some will release patches and some won't - the same as last gen.

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Retroman10d ago

In my personal opinion
I see NOOOOOOOOOO difference in graphics comparing it to regular PS5 graphics...I'll pass until PS6

jwillj2k49d ago

Thats because youre watching a 1080p compressed video curtesy of youtube.

TheKingKratos9d ago

I watched in 4k and didn't see shit .. Even in their own video they needed to 200% zoom in to notice something different in a Fking Draw distance lmao 😂😂
Only for 700

Neonridr9d ago

frame rate aside, you aren't really going to see much visual improvements. Unless you are like Mark going nuts because the foliage in the distance is a little more rendered.

Eidolon9d ago

I think they compared games, with PSSR that looked better and ran at 60fps vs 30fps on base PS5.

jwillj2k49d ago

@ TheKingKratos

The video was streamed at 1080p by sony. Doesnt matter what the youtube settings are.

sagapo9d ago

It’s a bit dumb by Sony to go into detail on gfx differences and stream the whole thing at 1080p don’t you think?
But I’m sure sites like DF will come with proper videos for that.

Juiceup9d ago

The only difference that will sell me is 60+ frame rate. If lots of new games will release running 60fr close to or equal to Fidelity mode like they are saying, it's probably worth it to me. But I detected a lot of 'business speak' bs in that 8 minute video. I honestly care very little about what it can do for games I've already played my fill of.

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victorMaje10d ago

ZERO.
The number of physical games I own that are enhanced.

DiRtY9d ago

I didn’t watch the reveal, but expected ~100 games on that list. There are only 14 titles?

WTH were they thinking?

Zeke689d ago

They said at least 50 titles at release in November, still not a huge number but a little better...

Zeke688d ago

For the downvoter, troll your way over to Cnet and see what Sony said to them. ;)

EazyC9d ago

Perhaps a slower than anticipated long term release schedule forced them into playing their hardware hand

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Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Drops To Best Price Yet Alongside More Great PS5 Game Deals

PlayStation's Back to School sale includes big discounts on a bunch of PS5 exclusives, including Marvel's Spider-Man 2.

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just_looken52d ago

spiderman 2 $40 from $70 so it's priced right now as a expansion pack like MM.,

andy8552d ago

Pretty decent expansion pack then saying i got 30-40 hours out if it.

just_looken52d ago

I can get 30hours out of a job outside does not mean it was good.

But i know no matter what i post or prove people love there nerfed spiderman or playing as a blind person for 5 hours then mary jane shehulk for another 12hours.

I am so glad today's "gamer" was not around for the ps3/360 era these new gamers are way to easy to please and have killed gaming.

andy8552d ago

It was good though. Are you actually saying it wasn't a good game? And blind? The person you play as was deaf and it was 10 mins not 5 hours. Doesn't seem like you've even played it by that comment. And MJ was...30 mins at most? Not sure how you get 40 mins into 17 hours exactly

CobraKai51d ago

@just_looken

I’ve been playing since the Sega Master System. I love Spiderman 2. There’s too much going for it to be a simple expansion pack. I felt Miles Morales could fall into the expansion pack range.

If you didn’t like it, it’s fine. That’s what’s great about opinions, there are no wrong ones, just different ones.

StormSnooper51d ago

You guys have to understand, they don’t have anything even close to it on his preferred system. There is a whole psychology behind his comment.

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pwnmaster300052d ago (Edited 52d ago )

lol I was in the ps3/360 era and spider man 2 would of been a massive hit still.

Please don’t try to represent us gamers from that time. You are not a good example, always complaining and being negative lol.

CobraKai51d ago

@just
I mean, it’s New York. You can’t exactly change the map.

It sounds like you’re hard to please vs gamers being easy to please. You mentioned great games. Games whose sequels had very similar gameplay with each other with very minimal changes or upgrades.

Im with pwnmaster. Don’t speak for us. It sounds like probably only started gaming from PS360 era.

Rebel_Scum52d ago

Peter Parker lives in New York, where else do you expect the map to be?

Using the same map/location is not a problem.

On topic: In my region the base game is $80. Still not low enough for me to dive in. Not that Im in a rush. Havent even finished the 1st one’s dlc yet.

just_looken52d ago

The map still has asset's buildings the the first game its like madden yeah same stadium but can you change that madden 14 logo?

Not to mention they never added shield basses basically unique interiors you can explore off missions or add in jersey.

pwnmaster300051d ago

Sony pony??
Are you a child? Lmao

Just stop man. It’s embarrassing.
We can like games and not be a fanboy.
Gaming shouldn’t be taken this serious. Relax lol

just_looken51d ago (Edited 51d ago )

"lol I was in the ps3/360 era and spider man 2 would of been a massive hit still.

Please don’t try to represent us gamers from that time. You are not a good example, always complaining and being negative lol. "

You come at me calling me a bad example talking like this game is gods gift to us and on any sony article you defend them no matter what.

But now i am a child? what because i used logic again this site you throw facts at people they cry to the admins to get me off here again or play the victim card.

pwnmaster300051d ago (Edited 51d ago )

Lmao gods gift to us what. I said it would have been a massive hit not a perfect game. It’s a good game get over it.

And this is why I said what I said.
“ But i know no matter what i post or prove people love there nerfed spiderman or playing as a blind person for 5 hours then mary jane shehulk for another 12hours.”

And you’re still proving me right. God forbid people like a certain game.
And BS about me on every sony article defending them. I like games and praised every games I

“ But now i am a child? what because i used logic again this site you throw facts at people they cry to the admins to get me off here again or play the victim card.”

Your opinions are not facts and the fact you think they are is sad. Step off video games for awhile.

just_looken51d ago

Na its fine you go ahead belive 200 million dollars makes sense for 1 game when 80 created a trilogy on 360.

I live without blinders unlike others.

pwnmaster300051d ago (Edited 51d ago )

“I live without blinders unlike others.“
🤣😂🤣 thanks for the laugh. Have a good night brother. Fight that good fight your fighting.

repsahj51d ago

Saddest Xbox loyalist on N4G. XD

StormSnooper51d ago (Edited 51d ago )

He is a duplicate account. He changes names to get a new lease on life and people would respond to him. Sad indeed.

MetroidFREAK2151d ago

Definitely more than an expansion pack... the Miles Morales game from 2020 is that... ya silly goose

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Brace Yourselves, Tarnished: Revisiting the Greatest Soulsborne Boss Battles - Part I: Dark Souls

With Elden Ring's DLC Shadow of the Erdtree coming this month, JDR takes a look back at the greatest Soulsborne bosses. To start with, those of Dark Souls.

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