Steve Power writes:
"Originally announced at the Tokyo Game Show in October of 2008, Demon's Souls turned some North American heads with the promise of a PS3 exclusive Action Role Player with a dark theme and highly realistic visuals. Developer From Software (with help from Sony's Japan Studios) have endeavored to fill one of the gaps in the PS3 library. With the game available completely in English in Asian territories, it has become something of a hot commodity with importers. With no North American release announced (or even in the cards if you believe the word from some camps), is it worth the effort to procure a copy of your very own?"
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Too bad there's no western release yet. This game sounds really good from this review.
It can't be too hard to release this in USA and UK since it's already in english...
But ive never imported a game b4 so if im goin 2 i would want the game 2 b spectacular - and so far Demon Soul seems 2 b just that
Although i think i would prefer White Knight but its any1s guess 2 when thats cummin out
(I know my wordings terrible but it is a deliberate thing)
There are two things stopping me from importing it, aside from that it can be hard to come by.
First the review says the game is very hard, and I'm not that great a RPG player. And second he mentions that there is a slight hope of a western version. So I will wait and see...
Ive only played a handfull of Rpgs myself aswell
Its been a long while since i played a proper Rpg (FFX bein the last) hence y im tryin 2 find another, I loved Fallout 3 but thats a differnt kinda Rpg 2 me
Ill hold abit till i read a few more reviews (which i never tend 2 pay attention 2) 4 this game, it does look good though
But I nearly never finish them, they are to long and complicated so I loose interest.
One RPG I really enjoyed recently is Valkyria Chronicles. It's more of a strategy RPG, but really good...
Just in case you guys were weary about having to wait that long time of importing from another nation. One downside is though that it sells out in a matter of seconds on the site...
http://www.ncsxshop.com/cgi... <-- Asian Version with english support.
http://www.play-asia.com/pa...
very reliable.
just wanted to throw the Ebay option out there as well. I imported a Korean version for $60 USD including shipping and it arrived in 4 working days.
Full English support (Voice overs and text/menus).
Great game - in the top 3 I've played this gen!!
Anyway Demons Souls is a very challenging game. It's not for the faint of heart. And from what I've played is really a game you should have friends playing with you to form an alliance of different classes... It's much more like a strategic action game/rpg though. Blocking is very critical in success and timing your attacks is a must. Not sure about other classes. It's definitely a very solid game that has a lot to offer anyone interested. I don't have time to read the review atm but I'd say a 8-9 is what I'd score Demons Souls.
For those who've all ready imported the game. Could you give out details on how you imported and what did you do like did you insure the product and whatever else.
Update: Link is broken
http://www.ncsxshop.com/cgi...
I've used them as well as play-asia and another site before it went under for about 2~3 years, importing some of the naruto games for PS2 (As well as gamecube). As well as buying a Japanese PS2 from them (Ncsx) they are pretty reliable and fast, especially if you live within' the United States. The other places are fast to; but if you have a defective product it makes returning the product that much harder if it's overseas. Not to mention the wait you have to endure sometimes :/
If its got a US release, I may have to check this out.
It's back ordered a lot of places. Read the last paragraph of the review for more info...
Sony better brings this game to the states! They only need to add voice over, fine tune the difficulty and the multiplayer part of it.
I guess the 3FixMe is only good for flops. :D
That's not true. Anyway Demon's Souls a fantastic game.
It is all in english,even the voice acting,i give this game 10/10,i have played nearly every rpg,from pc to xbox to ps3.
THIS ONE BEST RPGS IVE EVER PLAYED.
Got platinum for it,so if anybody stuck psn clearwaterunin.
Playing yakusa3 which is everything gta4 SHOULD HAVE BEEN!!!.
BE WARNED DEMONS SOULS IS ONLY FOR OLD SCHOOL RPGERS ITS VERY HARD.this game will become cult.
i think ill give it an import crack
in the hong kong or japan store?
I personaly dont think it come to america,just like yakusa3 wont.
Reason? valkrie cronicles was anouther mega game sold poorly in america.
But if they did ,with say headset surport,id proberly buy it again,mmmm wonder if i can get 2 platinum trophys for same game?lol.
IMPORT THIS GAME NOW!!!!!!!!
PS i prob get ff13 on import,also wkc is mega game too.
no demo but wicked trailer in japan store.
The only flaw I can truly read in this game that could detract from overall fun is that it is hard, but I honestly can't stand games being too easy. I get bored fast and find things repetitive when that occurs.
Can't wait. :D
This baby is sold out at a lot of places and is brutally hard to come by, NCSX issued a statement on the 9th at 5 A.M. stating the Sony Hong Kong was on holiday from 10-14 and that no news of shipments would come til after the 14, meaning it could be a little while (1-2 weeks) before we see the next shipment(we being the consumers)
One thing i hate about sony is the delay or at times non attempt to bring games released in japan to the U.S.
I cant believe Afrika hasn't made it to the states at all without even a mention.
So would I need a modded ps3 if I imported it?
the ps3 is region free
now we can call the xbox "the flopboxpleasefixme180 DLC"
Thanks for the answer.
no problem
Ordered from NCSX two weeks ago. They are backordered! Restock in like another 1 to 2 weeks. Can't wait. This should hold me out until Infamous. Is Infamous considered an RPG?
If they had Yakuza 3 in english I would import that too?
Also thinking about import Africa!
WTF going import crazy!