Being the FromSoftware simp that I am, when I saw that Demon's Souls was getting remade from the ground up by Bluepoint Games, I knew that I needed a PS5 (well, that and Ratchet & Clank).
I am happy to report that my expectations were met, and dare I say, exceeded. Right off the bat, this game is one of the best looking I've seen. The environments are so detailed and thoughtfully made, every area feels real and believable.
Gameplay is a tad clunky, but that's what I was expecting, as it is Dark Souls 1's predecessor. It's not terrible though, and it handles better than Dark Souls 2, in my opinion. Some backstab/riposte animations can be a bit lengthy and drawn-out, but they are pretty badass, so it's a trade-off.
The sound design in this is incredible. I highly recommend playing on a nice sound system if you can, or using headphones, because it's so detailed, has a lot of body to it, and makes the experience much more intense. Magic has some of the best sounding effects.
One of the unfortunate aspects about this remake being as faithful as it is, is that source code from the original PS3 title is reused. There are times when even the modern polish can't hide the jank. During one of the bossfights, the AI is jittery and a bit, well, dumb. One of my attempts ended with the AI getting stuck underneath a bridge, so I had to jump off to restart the fight.
Progression can be unforgiving for new players. I consider myself a Souls veteran at this point, and the early game was kicking my ass...hard. Granted I tried to do everything without a guide, so I was purposefully making things harder for myself, but regardless, your character's leveling and weapons can make the beginning a real trial. However, you reach a point about midgame where you start to feel a bit overpowered, and as you approach endgame, it becomes one of the easiest Souls titles.
Story-wise, I really enjoyed it! It's clear that Miyazaki likes his cosmic horror, because that plays a bit of a role here, and shows its face fully during Bloodborne.
In the future, I plan to attempt different builds and stuff to experiment, but as it stands, my singular playthrough was extremely enjoyable, even if the game is on the shorter side for a Souls title.
It's hard for me to fully recommend this, since getting a PS5 is still hard (a little over a year later), but if you manage to snag one, this is a must-play!
I am happy to report that my expectations were met, and dare I say, exceeded. Right off the bat, this game is one of the best looking I've seen. The environments are so detailed and thoughtfully made, every area feels real and believable.
Gameplay is a tad clunky, but that's what I was expecting, as it is Dark Souls 1's predecessor. It's not terrible though, and it handles better than Dark Souls 2, in my opinion. Some backstab/riposte animations can be a bit lengthy and drawn-out, but they are pretty badass, so it's a trade-off.
The sound design in this is incredible. I highly recommend playing on a nice sound system if you can, or using headphones, because it's so detailed, has a lot of body to it, and makes the experience much more intense. Magic has some of the best sounding effects.
One of the unfortunate aspects about this remake being as faithful as it is, is that source code from the original PS3 title is reused. There are times when even the modern polish can't hide the jank. During one of the bossfights, the AI is jittery and a bit, well, dumb. One of my attempts ended with the AI getting stuck underneath a bridge, so I had to jump off to restart the fight.
Progression can be unforgiving for new players. I consider myself a Souls veteran at this point, and the early game was kicking my ass...hard. Granted I tried to do everything without a guide, so I was purposefully making things harder for myself, but regardless, your character's leveling and weapons can make the beginning a real trial. However, you reach a point about midgame where you start to feel a bit overpowered, and as you approach endgame, it becomes one of the easiest Souls titles.
Story-wise, I really enjoyed it! It's clear that Miyazaki likes his cosmic horror, because that plays a bit of a role here, and shows its face fully during Bloodborne.
In the future, I plan to attempt different builds and stuff to experiment, but as it stands, my singular playthrough was extremely enjoyable, even if the game is on the shorter side for a Souls title.
It's hard for me to fully recommend this, since getting a PS5 is still hard (a little over a year later), but if you manage to snag one, this is a must-play!