Abstract: Demon's Souls is the game that kickstarted an entirely new genre of RPG. “Souls-like” has become an increasingly popular descriptor for games that present themselves as incredibly difficult, yet fairly balanced and able to be conquered if you are persiste...
Absolutely gorgeous, The core game holds up, Quality of life improvements remove some of the annoyance
Feels like a remaster more than a remake, Some aspects, like encumbrance, remain unintuitive and not fun
Demon's Souls 2020 is a gorgeous game that holds up thanks to a lovingly recreation and some helpful quality of life improvements. Although it oftentimes feels like it's afraid to change too much lest it incur the wrath of the original game's cult followi...
Published: 2020-11-21, Author: Mohammad , review by: Laptopmag.com
Phenomenal visuals, Creative world, Unique boss battles, Few checkpoints adds intensity, Rewarding combat system
Lacks the original's subtlety, Some enemy redesigns
Bluepoint Games' Demon's Souls may be lacking the original game's subtlety, but makes up for it with an excellent use of color, astounding attention to detail and an unprecedented level of graphical fidelity...
Story less vague than other From games, Lots of options in how to progress, Wonderfully varied world design, Precise yet accessible combat, Stunning visual makeover, Qualityoflife tweaks, Tons of content
Certain conveniences are missing, That Souls challenge isn't for everyone
The most underappreciated Souls game is ready to take its place atop the pantheon. Demon's Souls has always been one of From Software's most intricate, atmospheric, and satisfyingly-challenging games and Bluepoint's technically-impeccable remake elevates...
Abstract: Nostalgia is a wonderful thing. Being able to fondly look back on the past is something that can carry you through darker times. Fortunately, there's something even better than regular nostalgia: modernized nostalgia! And that's exactly what developers Bl...
Abstract: I'm feeling exhausted yet weirdly energized this morning, and that can only mean one thing: I stayed up too dang late with a new Souls game. My inability to tear myself away from this series – to responsibly call it a night well before I take "just one mo...
Published: 2020-12-04, Author: Max , review by: pocket-lint.com
Perhaps the most gorgeous console game ever,Astounding level design,Ever-shifting challenge,Superb sound
At-times brutal difficulty,Tendency still feels a bridge too far
Bluepoint Games already looked like the remaster doyens after Shadow of the Colossus, but their might is now surely undisputed thanks to Demon's Souls. This is one of the greatest remakes ever, and a must-play for new PS5 owners. If you can overcome the c...
Published: 2020-11-24, Author: Alan , review by: stuff.tv
A graphically amazing showcase for PS5 while still faithful to the original, Super fast load times and smooth performance, Stunning set piece bosses, Uncompromising but rewarding gameplay feels just as great as it did a decade ago
A few technical issues at launch
Demon's Souls is an incredible and lovingly attentive remake from BluePoint Games that transforms a game once mostly known through hushed tones into the first must-play blockbuster of this new console generation. It's still going to make you work for it t...
