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Ranking Demon's Souls' 5 Archstones

Let's take a walk across Boletaria as we rank Demon's Souls five worlds

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Babadook71607d ago

Shrine of Storms for the win. I don’t disagree with this list. But I like all 5.

toxic-inferno1606d ago

I'm a newcomer to the game, but I have to say I absolutely loved the Prison of Hope (3-1). I found the level of detail and sheer reliance on the environment to build up the narrative and backstory to be incredible.

So far, Demon's Souls has thoroughly impressed me with its variety in locations - something I feel Dark Souls didn't really manage to capture in the same way.

Rocketisleague1606d ago

Yeah demons souls.is more atmospheric, second only to bloodborne imo.

Dark souls just has superior level design. Sen castle for example is an excellent gameplay piece. One of.the.best things in.the.series. although tower of latria is quite a bit up there.

Replaying.dark souls remastered atm.

toxic-inferno1606d ago

I did enjoy Sen's Fortress. You're right that the level design was superior and more complex. But I just found Dark Souls a little bland after falling in love with Bloodborne's atmosphere.

Rocketisleague1606d ago

Couldn't disagree with you, tbh they're all pretty lacking after bloodborne, far as im concerned bloodborne just trumps the whole souls series. Dark souls 3 is pretty great though, it came out after bloodborne and you can tell it took influence from it. Sekiro is its own little beast anyway, for me I found sekiro more fun the others, just it lacks in variety compared to bloodborne.

VJGenova1606d ago

Did you know there's a bonfire in sen's fortress? Because on my first 5 playthroughs, I did not. Boy did that bonfire give the courage to not need it on my 6th playthrough ...

zypher1606d ago (Edited 1606d ago )

I think Dark Souls is just as varied, but the variety can be hard to note since the game is more open, and the segues between areas happens more gradual. Firelink Shrine and Blighttown are like day and night for instance, but the change in tone is made gradual as you pass from Shrine to Undead Burg to Lower Undead Burg to The Depths then finally Blighttown.

Storm231606d ago

It is my first souls game of any kind and I am having a lot of fun. Lots of exploring to do. I like all of them areas so far. Some I didn’t like at first but now I do. Great game for sure.

Rocketisleague1606d ago

Im jealous you get to go from the start again. If you like and finish it, try the rest of the souls series, eventually bloodborne and sekiro.

Storm231606d ago

I get that. I feel that way when I introduce my friends to games that are my favorites and they experience them for the first time.

toxic-inferno1606d ago

Cherish this time! I would love to wipe Bloodborne from my memory and experience it again from scratch. Unfortunately, you never quite get to experience that sense of Discovery again.

Storm231606d ago

Yeah I'm having a great time. Thanks

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Top 10 Soulslikes You're Not Playing

Soulslikes are punishingly difficult but amongst the most compelling games. Power Up Gaming goes through the top ten Soulslikes you're likely not playing.

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thorstein73d ago

Demon's Souls isn't Soulslike. It's the original Souls game. WTF? And Elden Ring?

Another Crab's Treasure simply is not.

All the journos claiming things are "Soulslike" simply don't know what that word means.

GeeEssEff72d ago

The term “Soulslike” has become ridiculously diluted. I have seen it used for games just because they are difficult.

Cacabunga72d ago

Reminds me of Doom like back in the days for every FPS game

blackblades72d ago (Edited 72d ago )

Yeah, souls, souls lite, souls like same goes for rogue.

anast71d ago

It's either AI or the writer doesn't know the subject matter.

robtion72d ago

I've played all of these bar the Crab one so not a very accurate title.

Goodguy0172d ago (Edited 72d ago )

Nioh 1+2 imo are the best souls clone. Love the melee combat and ki system, really hoping team ninja doesn't abandon the IP and continue with a new title, hell just give us your take on the western fantasy setting for a new nioh game.

robtion71d ago

Yes Nioh 2 in particular is great. Also Wo Long (which is basically Nioh 3).

qalpha71d ago

Should have included 'Lies of P'. Seriously fun game.

Nacho_Z71d ago

That's what I was going to say, great game. Best non From Soulslike I've played.

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Demon’s Souls & Black Myth: Wukong Showcase Impressive PS5 Pro Upgrades In New Comparison Videos

Comparison videos of Demon's Souls & Black Myth: Wukong running on both PS5 and PS5 Pro showcase an impressive upgrade on the mid-gen console.

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Cacabunga167d ago

I see absolutely no difference with base performance mode..

MrWood166d ago

Well yeah it tells you the difference— 1440p vs 4k for 60fps. You have to watch the video in 4k to see the difference.

dantesparda167d ago (Edited 167d ago )

Wukong actually performs worst in performance mode, wtf!

And wheres the damn update for this game. They're still more work to be done.

SPEAKxTHExTRUTH167d ago

I saw Zero noticeable difference when I played it on Pro. The only game I’ve seen significant difference in is FF7RB but now I get these stutters after the Pro update. I can safely say that if you don’t have a PS5 then getting the Pro is a no brainer but upgrading from PS5 to Pro is not a wise move as of now. Wait for better new games.

SPEAKxTHExTRUTH166d ago

So you’re telling me that I DONT have a PS5 Pro and you’re telling me that I DONT have Demon’s Souls and you’re telling me that I DID in fact see a different in a game that according to you I don’t have? Im assuming you’re one of the lucky few who owns a Pro saw a major Difference in Demon’s Souls right?

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10 Hardest PS3 Games

Tough as nails, solid as a brick, and as annoying as a rooster at dawn—this list has it all. Here are the hardest PS3 games.

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DarXyde172d ago

This list has nine games....

And if these are the "hardest", that's a bit alarming because I'm pretty average and I've managed to 100% more than a third of this list (Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Hard Corps Uprising, and Catherine).