Demon's Souls | 
| From: Atlus
List Price: $59.99
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Rating:  76 reviews
Sales Rank: 196
Platform: PLAYSTATION 3
Genre: role_playing_games
ESRB: Mature
Media: Video Game
Edition: Standard
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: PlayStation 3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 5.7 x 6.7 x 0.6
MPN: DS-00132-3
Model: DS-00132-3
UPC: 730865001323
EAN: 0730865001323
ASIN: B002AB7TX8
Publication Date: October 2009
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Combining the best features of an action game and RPG, you'll slice, smash, shoot, and cast magic against some of the most horrible, vicious enemies ever encountered | | • | Network features go far beyond any previous RPG, allowing players to leave hints for each other, replay death scenes, cooperatively revive dead players, or invade and wreak havoc in another's game | | • | Not merely an add-on feature, multiplayer options are vast, and uniquely focused on changing and intensifying the single player experience | | • | The open-ended structure of the game means that there is no single path, but rather a wealth of options | | • | Build exactly the character you want by creating a detailed avatar, nurturing the right stats, and customizing your skills and equipment |
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Demon's Souls PS3
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 76
 suffer through the beginning, kick ass by the end. November 24, 2009
Eric L. Gustafson
This game scared me at first, I haven't played any rpg's for any long period of time but i was intrigued by the game. After seeing reviews on how hard this game is(and it is) i was reminded of old school games where when your character dies, you start alllll the way back at the beginning. Losing whatever you had earned along the way. Thankfully in demons Souls, you keep items and have a chance to redeem yourself and get back you souls.(currency for EVERYTHING in the game.) The graphics are great, it has a real dark ages feel that captures the essence of, what i believe, they were going for. There isn't really a story that is constantly being told, but it starts with a big message. Save the world because some dumb ass king awoke the old one.(ultimate demon) The audio is the only thing lacking during most of the game play. Its not that noticeable when you are struggling to live long enough to regain your stamina before getting speared in the chest and sent back to the beginning. There is music during the LARGE boss battles. The controls work well and fit the environment. There will be times when you feel like you cant catch a break, falling off cliffs, ambushed by creatures, poisoned without medicine....but just remember, THIS GAME HATES YOU AND WANTS YOU TO FAIL and that's the beauty of it.
Game play-5/5
Graphics-4.8/5
Sound-4.2/5
Story-4/5
No wimps allowed. Challenging yet simple make for addictive and innovative gameplay. This game will suck you in. November 24, 2009
D. Elston (Houston, TX USA)
Gameplay:
The sword play makes you feel every hit, block every shot, and think on your toes. The simple buttons i.e. L1/2 are your left arm and the opposite for your right arm makes for intuitive action. The biggest issue that made me want to review this game is the question of the difficulty. While I will agree that this game has its challenging parts, I DO NOT agree that it is as hard as everyone has made it out to be. Okay, yes, you lose your "money" when you die. But it was your fault. Pretty much every time I die in this game was due to me resorting to spamming attacks or something that burns stamina, not cheapness, not the all to commonly said impossible difficulty that has so many people shying away from this game. In reality it's not THAT hard, it just take patience. When I die, it was because at one point I decided I'm going to keep going and push the limits instead of return to the Nexus and cash in on my hard fought souls. The other thing that is seldom mentioned is that you do have the ability to get your lost souls back. All you have to do is get back to your spot of death and voila. Yeah you have to re-fight all the monsters, but you did that before and you can do it again. Seriously people, man-up.
As for being an RPG, it's definitely got the parts that I like. You can upgrade your weapons to superbly powerful weapons, though I would've liked to be able to combine damage types, say a sword with physical, fire and magic damage. Also, while I've only had experience in my first play through, the armor seems to be next to pointless. The fact that most bosses can kill or severely injure you in single hit made me value speed and agility over heavy armor. I did really appreciate how every piece of armor, and every weapon actually makes your character look physically different. This as opposed to other games where you may change your armor from something like "leather armor" to "Godly armor of supreme awesomeness" and your avatar still appears the same. Nice touch.
Graphics:
Compared to some, it's not the BEST, but they are excellent in my opinion. What this game does do well is detail of the environment and the worlds you encounter. Boletaria Palace is hugely immense in passageways and rooftops...someone with an architecture degree in castle design must have been on Atlus' development team. The level of detail and the use of color makes for some very bleak, dark and gloomy environments all to give you the urgency that you're the last person available to do the job. The environments are very rich and deserve huge props.
Secondly in graphics, the character models are very very impressive. Each character, NPC enemy type and boss have their own unique details, animations and patterns that make the game all the better. I actually sort of enjoy the loading screens when traveling between worlds because you're shown a larger character model of the various NPCs.
Finally in graphics, the cut scenes are exquisite. They really help you to grasp the extreme scale of what you're about to get killed by. No seriously. I pretty much entered the fog of a boss with the intention of getting totally slaughtered; one could only hope to learn of a weak spot before death.
Sound:
The sound is a love hate thing for me. Sound, in my opinion, can make or break a game. I loved how the sound effects in this game are pretty much exactly what I would have imagined a sword hitting a shield, or a crossbow bolt being fired would sound like. However, the music is a bit repetitive for my taste, it's really not noticeable. While I wouldn't advocate they use some high energy rock or techno (reference the film Knights Tale if you don't believe me), it seemed a bit forgettable in terms of style. At the same time, the music does help to draw attention to the loneliness that one must feel trying to save EVERYONE from a horde of demons. This is a source of my lower than perfect score.
Replay Value:
In short, I will be playing this through numerous times before my PS3 decides to die. It allows you to continue with your character into a harder mode called NewGame+ where you start over with all your gear, soul levels etc. and try to become even more of a champion. In fact, to get the platinum trophy, you must go into NewGame+++ (I believe) which may qualify some to borderline obsession.
Multiplayer:
While I personally don't play games for their MP modes, this one was nice in that I don't have to own a PS3 keyboard to enjoy it and I don't REALLY have to put up with all the sub-12-yearolds that only know four-letter words, and racial slurs. The multiplayer mode is simple: you see others in ghost form fighting in their own version of the world you're in. While you may be standing still enjoying a breather, they may be getting their shield handed to them by something lurking up ahead. You'll know if their blood spot appears at your feet. When you see blood spots, (and they're everywhere) you can watch and see them in action before their inevitable death. Some can be a bit humorous in fact. Additionally, you have the option to invade others worlds as a demon, or be invaded by others for a bit of PVP. Be on your toes.
All-in-All:
I would have liked to give this a 4.5 stars, because it's certainly not perfect, but as truly enjoy the game, I will give it 5 stars. This is because of the innovative gameplay, the excellent graphics and the RPG aspects. Multiplayer is a nice touch and it's nice to see a game that doesn't revolve solely around a forced multiplayer mode. The difficulty is high, but not nearly as hard as made out to be. What's better is you will actually feel that long lost sense of "gamer's accomplishment" while removing your weapon from the chest of a boss that's handed it to you a few times before. It's a game that will drag you in and frankly save you money because you probably won't be able to take your eyes off it until you're done...many many hours later. Here's to hoping for a sequel!
 Not for the casual gamer November 21, 2009
KRP (Houston, Tx. USA)
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
This game is very unforgiving to the gamer. right when your making progress and getting far into the stage some random enemy kills you. and you start over from the begaining with nothing to show for your time. pretty much a waste of time and money. i do not recommend this game to any casual gamer. Mass effect this is not. just go buy dragon age: orgin.
Excellent and Challenging! November 21, 2009
John P. Tybor (Garland, Texas)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
To begin with I am new to the RPG genre the first game to grab my interest in terms of RPG games was Fallout 3 but ever since that game I am now loving this genre. I read most of the reviews for Demon's Souls from most of the reputable game review sites. I have to be honest I was worried that I wouldn't like Demon's Souls and I know what you are thinking why not go and rent a copy yeah right not a copy in sight at the video store. So I took a leap of faith just as I did when I bought Fallout 3 and I have to say. I love this game! It is tough but extremely addicting. Fallout 3 had me playing at any given moment that I had chance to and this is the case with Demon's Souls as well. The game would have been better if a few things were actually explained in detail such as how to do magic and miracles etc but IGN has helped with that. You will die quite a number of times but you will learn what you did wrong if you pay attention and try other strategies.
Go out and buy this game you will not be disappointed.
To begin with I am new to the RPG genre the first game to grab my interest in terms of RPG games was Fallout 3 but ever since that game I am now loving this genre. I read most of the reviews for Demon's Souls from most of the reputable game review sites. I have to be honest I was worried that I wouldn't like Demon's Souls and I know what you are thinking why not go and rent a copy yeah right not a copy in sight at the video store. So I took a leap of faith just as I did when I bought Fallout 3 and I have to say. I love this game! It is tough but extremely addicting. Fallout 3 had me playing at any given moment that I had chance to and this is the case with Demon's Souls as well. The game would have been better if a few things were actually explained in detail such as how to do magic and miracles etc but IGN has helped with that. You will die quite a number of times but you will learn what you did wrong if you pay attention and try other strategies.
Go out and buy this game you will not be disappointed.
Demon's Souls
 Enduring Title November 20, 2009
K. Schneider (USA)
Demon's Souls is the hardcore RPG experience of the year. I've played other newly-released RPG titles like Dragon Age, Borderlands, and Torchlight, but none of them offer the same replay factor that Demon's Souls does:
-Challenging and Exciting Online PVP (you can invade or defend against player attacks on your single player experience)
-Free Patches (there have been several patches released which update the game, adding content and addressing bugs)
-Newgame+ (where you retain your character and further their power)
The game's normal single player is basically a game of survival. Grab as many souls as you can in a level, using varying strategies to fight challenging enemies and navigate perilous falls and traps, where death means you can lose all your hard work for that hour. This is the kind of game that will make you want to walk slowly around corners and hug the wall as you explore the game's 15+ dungeons. If you're too greedy, you'll pay in the end.
There are some flaws with it, and I'm hoping a sequel will correct them, but they're so minor I won't care to mention them, I'll only say this:
This game is hard. It isn't friendly. An 'average gamer' could do well in this game, with patience. But will they have the perseverance to beat the game? Well, I don't know. If you're not one to like RPGs, I would suggest trying this game out before buying it. Although you die a lot in this game, and the loss of hardwork is frustrating, you won't be able to hate the game. It's challenging, but its mechanics won't trip you up, only your bad judgments.
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