Demon's Souls is Not the Most Boring Game of the Year

Deep down inside, I know Demon's Souls is 2009's Game of the Year. Other titles - Uncharted 2, Modern Warfare 2, and the like - look better on paper, and they have that high=grade production polish that makes a game seem less gamey. Demon's Souls is different. It's a living, breathing game that punishes often, rewards rarely and always beckons.

It's also the saddest game I've ever played.

[THE MAX SPEED 21]

"Demon's Souls is Not the Most Boring Game of the Year"

Agrees with title.

There's wii shovelware!

[ThePimpOfSound]

I'd laugh if it wasn't for this chart:

http://bit.ly/82pDcZ

[WildArmed]

lol.. all i know nothing has beat DS for the GOTY imo.
A game that definitely brought back 'hardcore' gaming.

[hay]

Demon's Souls boring? BS. I played it some time ago, and my buddies came by. While I was in the wilds searching for waypoint to Nexus we talked and they watched the game. After short time I returned to Nexus and asked what they want to play. Their reply was kinda surprising.

"Go ahead, play Demon's Souls and we'll watch. This game is awesome."

Sooo... I have few conclusions.
The one who played it sucked really bad and people got tired of his constant deaths.
All of them were shooter junkies without a bit of oldschool hardcore gamer in them not to appreciate this gem.

Some people may not like the game due to it's genre or difficulty, but hell, this is far from being boring. My friends were more hooked to it than Uncharted 2, and we know how good UC2 is.

By the power granted me by my opinion I hereby declare the original article written by Chris Dahlen as journalism, gamer and human being fail. Amen.

[nix]

- even while you are not playing you'll be planning your next step.

(i did that once, i planned while i wasn't playing it and then went right ahead and bought myself arrows with whatever souls had only to find out that none of those arrows works with the bow that i had. lol.)

- you will want to continue with the game even if you've died million times.

- if you die, IT'S YOUR FAULT! and you know it.

- you just have to play this game slowly and cautiously.

- and it's NOT for crybabies!!! that's for sure.

btw, i'm still trying to kill 2nd boss in World One and i've already clocked more than 8 hours. the second boss is 20 times taller than you, carries a big-azz shield and if that isn't enough the whole arena is filled with archers.

i'm trying to rank up and learn a magic or two now. i didn't know how to rank up at first. kept going pass "the monumental" even when there was a message next to it that said - "This is it!" lol.

i went to the other worlds but didn't survive long enough. darn this game is "challenging". AND I LOVE IT!!! q:

[lordgodalming]

I have only the final boss to beat after 50+ hours, and I haven't been bored once. However, I agree with the bit about sadness. Taking down Maiden Astraea was one of the most depressing things I've done in a game.

[phosphor112]

I have found myself playing DS's a lot more than U2. I'm on my second runt hrough and it's completely different than the first time through. Yes, the enemies are the same and are in the same spot, but the enemy scaling alone changes how you should approach situations. On 3-2 on the way up to the Man Eaters I used to be able to kill the Dark Phantom on the stairs on my way up. I'd run, stab it in the back and swing a few times. Now, I honestly had to stab him in the back, and while he was down, run for my life. Otherwise, he'd stun me and one hit kill me.

[Myst]

I know what you mean Newgame+ is no laughing matter, in fact I started a new character after starting new game+ 1. To get all the white world tendency items (because on my first character everything was rather close to be completely white so it carried over to my second enabling me to get the items I wanted before. 2. I actually got frightened lol. Really NewGame+ I found out the hard way is nothing to sneeze at, this coming from the person who's fought all the monsters in monster hunter.

I shutter to think what NG++ would be like..

[harrisk954]

"if you die, IT'S YOUR FAULT! and you know it."

I totally agree. The game is awesome and although you need to stay on your toes, there are times when it just lulls you into a false sense of safety. For instance in the Tower of Latria, I had died a bunch of times against those "guards"... then after I was feeling comfortable b/c I didn't see anymore, I walked right off the edge of the walkway that was broken... REALLY SUCKED! But, I immediately started the level over again and again and again and again ... It is really unforgiving and I can't get enough of this game!!

[presto717]

but now I've been getting my ass kicked by maneater. and the skeletons in world four dont die in one hit any more. arrgh!!! game has gotten harder...

a lot harder.

[rockleex]

Become one of those games that cost $200+ by the time the next consoles come out.

I should buy an extra copy to sell it later. ^_^

By the way, Suikoden II costs $200 now. In my opinion it was even better than FF7.

Edit:

"Action games are rarely hopeless, either, because you’re usually playing as a superhero who’s expected to save the day. In Demon’s Souls, the opposite is true. You’re expected to fail and give up, and the horrible fog that’s turning the entire world into mindless husks will continue to expand. There’s even one supporting character who serves no purpose except to demoralize you. It’s powerful, and it works."

Amazing...

[nix]

lol.. i guess i'll get to see your blood stain when i reach there. q:

[raztad]

@rockleex

You are a wise guy.

Regarding Demons S. Game is incredible but slow paced. If you dont enjoy challenging/slow paced games better dont touch it.

I never play the same game more than 20 hours or even less, regardless how much fun I'm having. So I have a big backlog of games that I enjoy coming back to them when I feel the urge. However DS got me hooked for more than 35 hours, that was an achievement. I'll be back to it eventually but no hurries for me. DS can last me my whole life.

[ThanatosDMC]

The one thing i want for the game is for it to be even longer since i wanted more afterwards, more bosses, more sick places to visit, more exploration, more armor sets, more of everything. I want a sequel. I'll import it again if it takes forever to get to the US.

Btw, why go full white when you can go full black and fight a lot more screwed up enemies and not to mention collect all of those colorless demon souls to upgrade those unique weapons.

Anyway, for those that love this game. You might want to try Dragon Age: Origins. It's not the same but it's a good one to eat away hours of your life... just watch out for your crazy girlfriends who get ignored.

[eagle21]

I don't think MW2 should be mentioned in the same sentence as the awesome Uncharted 2: Among Thieves. I don't think the writer should use UC2 at the expense of another awesome PS3 exclusive. The AIAS will most likely award DS RPG of the year and might nominate it GOTY. But UC2 gets my vote for GOTY. Any game isn't "perfect" but UC2 sits with the few that are damn near close! :)

[Highatus]

Demon's Souls is easily one of my top 5 favorite games of all time.

[Prototype]

My only complaint with DS is the idea of people comming to kill you. I'd rather someone be able to do that AFTER you kill a boss to at least add some sort of challenge while your searching for something, not while your trying to kill a boss then all of the sudden "Phantom (name) invades." What I would do is leave some of the harder mobs alone just incase someone tried to invade they would have a nasty suprise.

But other than that I actually had to fight between DS or Uncharted 2 for play time; and at some moments I was asked if I left the game on overnight since I spent that much time in the game. I wish more games like this came out (by the way Boss 4-2 was by far the biggest b-tch in the entire game)

[ThanatosDMC]

Black Phantoms do not get attacked by enemies. There's no point in leaving enemies for him/her. The Black Phantom could however kill them if he chooses to.

Also, there'd be no point in fighting a Black Phantom after you get to the boss or kill the boss since you could either leave or get through to the fog in which a Black Phantom cannot enter... except if the Black Phantom invader is the boss himself/herself.

4-2 the Old Hero? Either go range or close combat. Range is easy and you could hide behind the pillars. Close combat, just stay behind him and at least have One Revive miracle on for insurance. Just dont attack him when he's howling or whatever during your range attacks or close combat or he'll jump and lay the smack down on your character.

Also, use the Thief Ring if someone invades but do not use any other rings like the Regeneration ring since it'll make you have an aura and your Thief Ring will be useless or a miracle buff or spell buff for that matter.

[Prototype]

I've seen black phantoms getting attacked by enemies all the time in 3-1 by the ones with the light and magic spells (not sure what their name is exactely but boy are they a b-tch); if they released a patch to not get attacked I'm not aware of it, I havent played since the end of Oct when I beat it.

As far as the 4-2 Boss I died on him at least 20+ times and thats using ranged attacks, I had to get a friend to help grab hate so I could range attack him then I got the kill.

[ThanatosDMC]

Those medusa things? I hate them as black phantoms cuz they barely flinch for an opening especially when they paralyze you for a mouth to mouth kiss with their spear like tongues. You're lucky that you actually get help from enemies.

[Godmars290]

Demon's Soul sold 3 million?

How is that sad?

[ThePimpOfSound]

You read it backwards, but I guess I should've had DS in bloody red instead of CG. Here:

http://bit.ly/4yVWqe

[Noctis Aftermath]

Sigh, sales = quality amirite? i've played demons souls the most out of every game i have bought since i got my slim, that is including uncharted 2.

[Baba1906]

my question is why the hell havent they released it in europe.

[Redempteur]

Because publishers in europe are idiots ?

For the same reason other rpgs titles like persona ,atelier, tales of ..ALWAYS takes times ( too much ) to arrive in europe ?

For the same f***king reason blazblue isn't released yet in europe.

How long tales of vesperia took to cross the ocean ? Just thinking about it throw me into an ocean of rage.

[facelike]

Because Sony only published it in Japan. Atlas, who only has presence in Japan and US published it in the US. Some publisher needs to just finance it and release it. Not sure what's the problem but it's probably something to do with all the localization needed to release it in EU.

This game is a sleeper hit, and I'm sure someone will publish it, especially if it wins awards for best RPG.

I rented this game and sucks that I had to give it back, but I so much wanted to continue touching the demon inside that girl.

[fucadastates]

the ps3 is not region locked. import it. thats what i did.. back in marts. (korean version)

[Dutch Boogie]

GOTY in my opinion

[SolidAhmed]

i could not agree any more

one of the best games in all time and the best Action RPG ever.

buy it guys not because i need a sequel but because you will truly enjoy the best of 2009, i have dedicated one character with a 30 soul level (beside to my 160+ soul level) to help out anyone in this game.

so if u feel like u need some items or souls just let me know

SolidAhmed

[timestoby]

arnt they bringn it to uk with d/l later on in 10,so i thought. id get it,but not sure i could totally go thur the pain,play on easy lol

[Rocco Siffredi]

with only 300k copies sold Demons Souls was the biggets flop this year.

[lh_swe]

1. Demon souls didn't ship to Europe (yet)

2. No advertising for the titles.

3. Not that many title's printed.

4. It's a niché title, in effect purely for the harcore.

5. Sales don't define quality.

[No FanS Land]

I'd like to compare sales/hype ratio between this game and Forza3...

[Microsoft Xbox 360]

Demon Souls had no marketing whatsoever dumb bot.

[Stryfeno2]

Word of mouth is the best marketing one can have...If no-one is talking about it, means no-one cares dumb droid.

[Foliage]

You are commenting on an article about the game, that's considered talking about it. Dumb bot.

[Bits-N-Kibbles]

how does this fool have more than 1 bubble?

His comment is so ignorant and narrow minded it could be a joke.

Pop them please.

[hatchimatchi]

demon's souls rules. It's fun as hell and everything about it is top notch.

It's my personal goty.

I know most people don't feel the same as me but i don't think uncharted 2 is as great as most people make it out to be. I'm over the whole take cover and shoot style combat. Not to mention the platforming was better in 'drakes fortune'.

[nix]

as much as i love Demon's Souls, i think Uncharted 2 is entertaining till the end. top notch graphics, awesome animations, great gameplay and a good story.

one can just sit and watch the game unfold. it is darn addicting. my friends came over to my place and i had to show them the whole game because they were very bad at running and handling the camera. and the best (worst for me) part is that they came back every night to "see" the game for continuous 3 nights. much to my horrors.

[Darkstorn]

Demon's Souls is equal to Uncharted 2, I can't decide between them. BUT, I still prefer MGS4 and Bioshock to both DS and UC2 (I like games with deep stories).

[dredgewalker]

Best RPG of the year.

[Myze]

This I definitely agree with, however, UC2 is just a plain better game in terms of overall GOTY for me.

I imported DS well before it was released in the US and enjoyed it tons. Difficult, thrilling game with a bleak atmosphere and hopeless feeling that is rarely seen in games (it's a bold move, as many people will not enjoy that type of feeling in a video game). The challenge level and strategy involved in even the simplest fights made the game last a long time.

I know many who may read this, especially in this thread, will disagree with me strongly and that's ok, but I want to point out that it's my opinion and also that, other than UC2, DS is my GOTY 2009. I only want to point out some stuff that will make me kind of a devil's advocate. DS is great, but it lacks in many areas that many of the people in this thread seem to ignore completely, stuff that UC2 does not lack (although some stuff not really related to UC2). For one, the game is not very deep in any aspect other than combat strategy. The story is not very good or immersive (although the world itself is). There is not a lot of diversity in the content other than boss fights. Another thing, with a game like this, you would think the difficulty would jump a huge amount with each new game. However, if you get the right equipment/spells, the game becomes very easy about half way through 2nd playthrough, and more so as you continue on. Considering that's about 70+ hours of play, I think that's more than enough as is, but I hear people talking about 100s of hours playtime, but considering no matter what class you pick at start, they all become the same, I don't agree with the game remaining fresh after a couple of playthroughs. Last thing for me, the game doesn't feel polished at all. Player characters look horrible, redundant designs, lack of variety in monsters (not including bosses), graphics in general (while the dark/bleak look fits, the low rez textures, low poly objects, boring looking spells, etc. don't).

Ok, that's about the extent of my qualms. ;) Let the disagrees come, but again, just playing devil's advocate and just pointing out some of the reasons I think some people are overrating the game. By overrating, I mean people calling the game perfect and without flaws, etc. Some people need to realize the game is very much a niche title. This type of game will easily end up on people's greatest games lists for good reason, they are fun and innovative and intriguing, but they are not without flaws. Obviously many of the people praising the game (myself included) don't think of the game as flawless, it's quite clear that some are blinded into seeing it that way and that's who this post is for. Not taking away anything from this amazing game, however, and hope it does receive some much deserved rewards.

[Myst]

This shall stand as my own Game of the year from this post on.

[MEsoJD]

PS3 Game and personal GOTY!!!

[redneck_smith]

TO BE HONEST, DEMONS SOULS IS THE BEST RPG OF THIS GEN

[sak500]

Yes you mean on ps3 since that is the only rpg you have

[Unicron]

You used to be clever Sak... what happened?

[Rocco Siffredi]

yes of course, lol!

Best RPG this gen is Fallout3 right now and then Mass Effect and Tales of Vesperia.

rofl Demons Souls.. idiotic PS3 ratards.

[lh_swe]

No you havn't, I know that because you are an idiot who bases his opinion on the fact that anything coming from the PS3 isn't good, and just because you say so you are convinced you are right.

I have played both for an extensive amount of time and I am qualified to give my opinion (you are not coz you haven't played both). My opinion is that Demon Souls is the better game because it is just that little bit more rewarding, something your new to gaming mind can't comprehend because you are too use to games holding your hand all the way through treating you exactly in the way you should be treated; like a kid.

[redneck_smith]

beta tester

[Aceluffy]

If you can find a HARDER RPG than that one, tell me your PayPal e-mail and I'll pay you $5000, for real, I'm waiting...
ok that's HARDER RPG, not FPS, you understand the difference right ? right ? $5000 dude, think about it

[ll_UNDERSCORE_ll]

Demons Souls is one of the best new games I have played so far. Sony has a real gem in their already stellar game library. I really can't blame this jokers opinion about his bi^thing about DS cause he has no clue how to play the game. Sure DS has some flaws or should I say could improve on a few aspects for the future, but what new IP is perfected from the get-go. A few improvements :
-More routes to reach the boss objectives
- enemies spawn in different locations (too predictable after a few deaths)
- voice chat
-PVP arenas
-Blk P envade different locations or make them have the same % of health then Soul form (so they don't get camped out)
-some sort of friend list invite (newbs keep summoning me other than friend)
-more equality in weapons/ spells ( when your lvl 50 your pretty much using 1-3 weapons/ 1-2 spells if your smart)
-better drop rate for purebladestone .05% blk skeleton....lol
I got the platnumn a month ago passed it 5-7x ( helping others too)

[Jdoki]

Good post.

Only bit I disagree with is having enemies respawn in different locations.

Part of what I loved about DS is that it almost felt like a schmup at times. Knowing the exact placement of enemies, and knowing exactly how to dispatch them was great. Even after countless hours of gaming I still loved seeing some of the low end enemies which had totally owned me the first couple of times I encountered them, but now posed no challenege at all - it was kinda reminder of how much more powerful, and how much better, I had got at the game! :)

Congrats getting the Plat. I'm still a looong way off! Need to get back in to the game again.

[Pillage05]

and I hope they don't make a single change you suggested...just get some dlc for that 6th archstone :D

just my opinion...game is perfect as is...I just want more

[poeo]

HELL NO to voice chat and friend invites.

the online system is perfect for the game, fits the story and atmosphere exactly like it should. it's NOT a buddy game, you're not supposed to just play it chilling with friends... there's COD and RE5 and countless other multiplayer games for that purpose.

[ll_UNDERSCORE_ll]

you don't make sence "it not a buddy game", and comparing it too shooters. So your telling me everyone on DS plays with random people? and no one uses text chat? You can be partnered up and still feel isolated by blk P's/ enemies.

Use Northern regalla(get it to +500dmg) +Moonlighlight sword (off hand for Bp's) + warding spell and anti-magic + dark silver sheild ( garl vinland 5-3), and don't waste lvl'ing LUCK, then tell me how difficult the enemies are, you'll start speed running to the bosses.

[Taz Yamauchi]

Balls of Duty Modern warfare2

[Pillage05]

good one /s

[ape007]

modern warfare 2 a boring game,

the blazing,non stop exciting action,butter like super smooth controls,awesome veraity and awe inspiring pacing,explosions everywhere,the best online mp ever,the super fun specops,the best soundtrack of the year(hans zimmer you are awesome)the emotion in the characters,great graphics and RUNS AT 60FPS,set pieces and Action moments That Rival movies and great voice acting

you call that boring???

EXCITEMENT and INTENSITY are the main qualities in cod 4 and mw2

7mill copies sold day 1 sure shut you and all the haters UP

to me mw2 is simply GOTY or uncharted 2

well done IW

you are awesome guys

[nix]

but which one will you give to, ape?

Uncharted 2 or MW2?

just imagine if your choice can alter the future of games. do you want to have more of MW2 (with 5 hour single gameplay, i heard) or Uncharted 2?

[nycredude]

COD MW 2 IS action packed and shouldn't be boring, but damn it WAS boring! I wasn't really invested emotional. All the characters has the personality of cardboard cutouts and I could care less for it. It was just a non-rail rail shooters (if that makes sense), a total shooting gallery. Enemies spawns, shoot them move on to next shooting gallery, over and over until the ludicrous ending. No soul at all. Bland. I am embarrassed that I bought it.

Demon's SOuls is one of the best games I've ever played and the experience is bar none the most immersive. Should get RPG of the year, Unless VC gets it. Uncharted 2 will get every other category it's nominated for.

[ape007]

I heared awesome things about it,gonna get it soon :)

[HDgamer]

Modern warfare 2 is too easy on veteran, loads of glitches, didn't really impress me. Even the no russian mission and the taking of Whiskey hotel(white house) wasn't even impressive. Bringing sales up is also pathetic to justify it's a fun game. It's casual, even when you disable the auto aim in single player the game is just garbage. Basically an slight upgrade to the first game which actually had a pretty good campaign with a robust online gameplay.

[MajestieBeast]

I love Ds best rpg of the year for sure and on par with killzone 2 and uncharted 2.

[hawkie007]

Epic game that holds your attention like few games can nowadays. Killing Maiden Astraea (and her story) was one of the saddest moments in 15+ years of gaming for me.

[Allowen]

I got a platinium trophy on DS not long ago and now I hope I finish Uncharted2 asap so I can go back to DS and start a new character !!

Ds is hard as hell if you start as a pure mage class but if you play as a melee using shield/sword/bow the game is a lot less hard and in the end every class can have 99 points on every atribute and become a super tank/nuker machine.

I played slowly to have even more fun but was not slowly enough, I had one character mage on NG+ and other character at NG+++ and took me 250 hours to plat this awesome game, I m jusgt sad it did not took more time.

By they way DS is not that hard really, I find a game such New Mario Bros Wii that I recentelly bought that it is so much stress !
NSMBW is hell harder then Demon's Souls and worst, this new Mario is driving my family ;s kids crazy. it is way too boring to chain die trying to get all the three special starts on each level.

[Jdoki]

A lot of people claim DS is 'hard', but I didn't think so.

The game was just challenging. DS is all about learning how to play the game, and becoming more skillful.

Gamers these days are so used to having their hand held through a game that they have forgotten (or for the younger gamers, probably never known) what a true hardcore game is. It's not about the difficulty curve, it's about player skill.

[Aceluffy]

DS is only hard at first, but as you get used to it, it becomes much easier, but you still have to be careful though. The only hard part is understanding all the status info because this game explains nothing to you about that, learn as you go, know it early so you can focus on what equipment you want best and also notice the bonus of each equipment has on your status.
In a nutshell, I just do it like this, on EVERY stage, beat the first boss then suicide in body form there until that certain level goes PURE BLACK, then beat the black phantom, don't return to Nexus yet and find and kill Primeval demon then go back to Nexus, go back to that stage and beat the second level boss and your tendency will turn to PURE WHITE, collect everything you need, do that and you'll receive all the good equipments, do that 4 playthroughs and Platinum trophy is yours

[hawkie007]

This guy speaks the truth on a number of different levels with that post.

[Sizzon]

Demons Souls > Fable II

[ll_UNDERSCORE_ll]

Demons Souls > Fable II
Demons Souls (NFL)>Fable II (arena football)

[cygnuszero]

Its definitely not the most boring game Ive ever played, thats just silly, but I would probably say its the most boring game I played this year. I did spend like 10 hours on it but lost interest and sent it back to gamefly.

[TheTruth2009]

This isn't about sales.
This isn't about graphics.

This is about QUALITY, GAMEPLAY, AND THE FUN FACTOR.

Demon's Souls did okay in sales based on the lack of marketing.
Sony never expected it to sell millions, and that's why they didn't spend dollars on it.
Is it boring? I have no idea. I heard that it's hard as hell though.

Now Killzone 2 was boring.

Laggy controls.
Glossy graphics.
Repetitive gameplay.

And NO ONE is playing it online, the TRUE testament to what gamers think of a game this generation.
Especially a shooter.

So my pick is Killzone 2 for "Most Boring Game of the Year".

Congrats, PS3. :-)

[EpicGamerSwordsman]

About your retarded Posts.

[jashwin]

u r such a big loser,just fk off and get a life.

have you even played kz2?The controls were the best fps controls,u had a real "feeling" that the gun was there,they were awesome.

"glossy graphics"???i just stay quiet on this one,maybe you are jealous that you didnt get the best fps in terms of graphics this gen.you make me laugh.

"repetitive gameplay"?seriously?i guess you are five year old girl who wants to hug people inside game or something...sigh....

get a life and stop trolling,n4g would be so much better without you

[-Alpha]

For those that are WATCHING it that is. Apparently, playing the game is a whole different story. Everybody knows Demon's Souls is repetitive, frustrating, etc. but people ENJOY it because the gameplay is addictive.

That's just a sign of a super game IMO.

[facelike]

This game will drive the "No, F- that, I'm going to go back and kick that things arse" more than any other game. So many times I wanted to put it down but kept telling myself, one more try, one more try.

It's not that frustrating, especially after you get into a grove of leveling up. Just go though a level, kill everything you can, then make it back to the Nexus to use your souls before a boss fight so you don't waste any of your effort. Take your time and do not rush and the game starts to quickly get easier. Plus you're probably used to the combat by that time and can parry with the best of the demon slayers.

[miasma]

As a matter of fact, every time I play it, I end up doing something I wasn't expecting (whether good or bad) even if I started playing with a whole strategy and place I wanted to get to. If I plan on building up and going to complete one area, and fail at it a couple of times, I end up going somewhere else and completely kickin' ass, and coming out much much stronger with all kinds of goodies. So damn addicting!

As for observers being bored, I can see that, but I guess my wife doesn't fall in that category. She loves watching it. She always asks me if I'm going to play, and then she will sit there and help me strategize or if I am in a battle with something huge and powerful she will tell me when I need healing and stuff...kinda like a co-pilot. She's cool. We love DS!!

[BootHammer]

It amazes me how it has such a huge fan base and GOTY votes across the internet but it hasn't made it as an nominee on any shows or sites for the award. Demon Souls deserves it so much more than MW2...
I can't remember that last time I put in a solid 50 hrs into a game to beat it. This is one I"ll always remember as a gamer.

[DeadlyAnGeL91792]

You do realize that there are ALOT of people still playing it online right? and that all the issues have been fixed and as far as gameplay goes every shooter out right now has the EXACT same formula there ALL repetitive that includes Halo odst,gears of war,call of duty mw2,Killzone 2,and UC2 ONLINE (not single player).saying a shooter has repetitive gameplay is just stupid im not even gonna bother with that one...

also the graphics on that game are only second to UC2 idc maybe you have something wrong with your eyes but they still look pretty damn good.

ALSO,why are you such a troll your on every ps3 article just doing nothing but sh!t talking get a life dude...

[Grandreaper9999]

My friends sit around, waiting for me to die. It excites them, and they love seeing me rage when I get gangbanged by the two Maneaters. It's sadistic really, people sticking around and hoping for your demise. Waiting for that moment where they can say: "OHHH HAHAHAHA YOU JUST LOST 100,000 SOULS YOU IIIIDDDDIOOOTTT!"

Playing through the same stages is boring to watch though, but I found people enjoyed watching the boss fights quite a bit..

As for the game being sad-- I've been saying it forever. It's hard to explain it too, trying to tell people how sad it is. Most times they're just like "Right.... ok then..". That Astraea fight stuck with me and made me sad for the rest of the game (I did Valley of Defilement 3rd, then 2nd on my ng+'s right after Tower Knight).

[gololo]

im about to finish my 1st play, questions for u guys, do i keep my stats for the next play through or do i need to create a new character...
btw...this game has kept me from finishing U2, and even starting Dragons Age...I have not even touched PES2010 (and im addicted to football games)....so if u havent tried DS, you should def get it

[Grandreaper9999]

Unless you poured a ton of points into luck and wasted your ore by spreading them across many many weapons, I'd recommend continuing on with your character. You can shape them into anything you want with enough levels!

[rbluetank]

when i beat the false king and gain his souls. i spent the souls fearing i would lose them when i fought the sleeping one. i wasted my souls that i could of used for the next playthrough.. the last boss is not that hard at all!!! trust me!!! i am on my second playthrough. i love this game...

[rbluetank]

i beat all the bosses except the green suite god demon in boliterian. i beat him up for the sword but could not kill him . i tried and tried but he would cut my life points in half with some crazy slash move. i just quite on him and beat the game. lol i am on my second play through and so far; i am the shiat!! two hit kills on bad astray demons. i am going to get all the special weapon trophies and ect... that i did not get on white tendency. the game is hella fun.... i know what to do and it should be eazy this time around. the ending was not what i expected; but a completion is a completion. lol

[bigjoshman]

I totally agree. This game is absolutely enthralling. I was getting all claustrophobic in the second area in Stonefang Tunnel. I've put more hours into Demon's Souls than Uncharted 2 and Modern Warfare 2 combined, and I have only explored the first two areas. I have not played a game like this in a long time. It will definitely suck you in. If your a gamer this is must buy, as long as you have diligence, if not stay away.

[Justin_bristoe]

nobody online for kz2???? HAAHAHAHAHAHAA.I JUST GOT MURDERED ON A LEVEL THAT CONSIST OF HIGHSPEED MOVING TRAINS THAT U JUMP ACROSS AS A BATTLE GROUND!!! YOU HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED GAMING LIKE KZ2 DON'T BE SILLY!

[BYE]

Demon's Souls needs no justification.

[JonnyBigBoss]

No duh. Demon's Souls is one of the top 5 games of the year.

[monfa]

Demon's Souls has for me been by far the most enjoyable game on console so far. I have never put as many hours in a console game as I have with this game. I have also never replayed a game but played this one 3 times now.

[crazydrummerlad1]

I rented this game n i almost broke a tear returnin it. This game is a beast! i love it

[Hudahudahuda]

Man, I got this game a few days ago and I can't believe how fantastic it is. I can't even compell myself to play MW2 again. Feels like I would be simplyfying my game experience.

[Bits-N-Kibbles]

and I have no regrets. One of the best games I have EVER bought. And I might add that it came with a art book and CD of all of the music. I am addicted to this game. I am a little over half way through the game and already want to play it all over a again with a new character.

Anyone who says this game does not deserve all the praise that it has received has not played the game, sucks at the game and gave up early, or is a straight up hater.

Demon's Souls Rules.

[Obama]

Demon's souls raped 360's rpg libraby this year. Bots wouldn't be able to play this masterpiece.

[jalen247]

Whoever says Demon's Souls is boring, obviously haven't played the game!

[E_Dawgg]

I imported this game in February after I heard Japanese gamers voted in Famitsu that it was the most satisfying game they played in 2008. I received it a week after Killzone released, and I loved Killzone! I popped it in when I got it just to check it out until I was done with Killzone. I ended up never taking it out after 110 hours logged in. For me it trumped Killzone even amongst all the hype Killzone was receiving, and we all know how much that was. My favorite thing about the game is that you can be the boss battle against another player, that was extremely innovative. The first time it happened to me I nearly deuced my pants and had no idea what was going on. This game was nuts! North American GOTY 2009! I would love some DLC for that broken headstone in the Nexus though.

[E_Dawgg]

If G4 awarded Fable 2 GOTY last year as a great RPG, then this is hands down GOTY 2009 as a better RPG. The online components of this game are the most innovative this generation, hands down. The "Hall of Fame" in the Nexus was a sweet leaderboard as well. You know a game is good when it sells over 400K strickly off of word of mouth and not released in Europe yet.

[Platinum_k]

1% of the game play completion..it shows how hard this game was. bu tat the same time how i am compelled to keep playing it. awesome description of the agony and depression u feel playing this game... and how u are ALone and have feelings of no hope in the dark abyss of the evil and tomenting backround.

[Shendow]

I didn't have much of a hard time but the King at the end of the first stage was cheap, finally killed him with some help and got to the part where you choose to kill the blind girl that help you from the start or let her live.

Hate to say it, but I choose to kill her, it didn't even take much to kill her an I was more sad and piss off at my guy when he steps on her, so I maybe evil but I would step all over someones dead body.

In the end, I got a total of 4,000,000 souls, not counting all the souls I had save up an had to get after rebeating the boss to get the blind girl back.

[horndog]

I rather wait for Mass Effect 2 or i'll even go out as far as saying star ocean or perhaps fallout but never Demons Soul. It's a sleeper allright just like MGS4 the movie. You keep it bud.

[Manac0R]

This was a system seller to me, there was something about this game.

I ended up getting a PS3, importing a copy and I haven't looked back since. I keep taking breaks.. "but just when I thought I was out..they pull me back in."

To all my fellow Demon slayers... Happy Hunting!!!

This game is monumental ( sometime when I flashback I feel like iwas actually there - seeking professional help as we speak)

[Manac0R]

"But I have lived, and I have not lived in vain;
My mind may lose its force, my blood its fire:
And my frame perish even in conquering pain;
but there is that within me which shall tire
Torture and Time, and breathe when i expire..." -Lord Byron

[seedaripper1973]

I realise i can import, but i have no CC card...bring this game to F'ing europe atlus (or some other publisher)...please!

[Jamescagney]

I've got this game to look forward to Xmas day :)

And I can't wait, from what I've heard and read about this game it sounds like something I can really get my teeth into. I love RPGs, and the harder the better.

Roll on Xmas.

[twdll]

I had preordered Uncharted 2. Went to pick it up. Saw Demons Souls, so I picked it up as well. Havent played Uncharted 2 yet. This is my second play through on Demons Souls. I just cant put it down. Very unexpected. I am not normally an RPG fan. Maybe someday I will get to play Uncharted 2.