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October 2009
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The editors liked
Amazing
Unique online features
Dark
Beautiful level design that draws you in
Fantastic creature design and animations
Intense
Methodical combat mechanics
Unique world structure.
Fantastic immersion
Great enemy designs
Challenging
Old school gameplay
A very though game
Immense feeling of satisfaction after each battle won.
Lots of customization options
Fairly simple control scheme
Looks gorgeous
The boss fight music is fantastic
Lots of ways for players to interact thanks to the many internet multiplayer options and the way actions determine character alignment is prett...
The editors didn't like
Extremely difficult
Some presentation issues.
Unwieldy targeting system
Unforgiving difficulty will turn off many gamers
Slight physics bugs and very high difficulty that will frustrate most
But invigorate some.
May be too challenging and demanding for some players. Pretty much must be connected to the internet to really enjoy the game. Can be kind of easy to lose souls if you’ve been killed.
Abstract: If you've heard anything about Atlus' and From Software's action/RPG Demon's Souls', it's probably that it's hard as hell. And, while I did find all the buzz on the difficulty a bit over-hyped (maybe because spending the previous week getting my ass h...
Abstract: It's been a stressful week at work. First I had to get suited up. Then I had to go to the watchtower and get re-acquainted with the tedium of plugging about 150 piddly arrows into a dragon. Finally I slayed the SOB, knocked off for a late lunch, and go...
Amazing, unique online features, Dark, beautiful level design that draws you in, Fantastic creature design and animations, Intense, methodical combat mechanics, Unique world structure.
Extremely difficult, Some presentation issues.
Brutally challenging and utterly engrossing, this innovative role-playing game is one of the year's best. ...
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Published: 2009-10-06, Author: Kevin , review by: cnet.com
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Abstract: I will be honest, I have been very skeptical of Demon's Souls, which was developed by Sony and From Software and coming to the States thanks to Atlus. This combination could be hazardous: From Software because they can be hit and miss, all in one year;...
Abstract: Demon's Souls comes to the US, thanks to Atlus, riding a considerable amount of hype from the import community. The Asian version of Demon's Souls had a lot of English text built in, so there have been positive impressions of this game running for quit...
Abstract: It’s been asked before, in the philosophy of games debate that rages on amongst critics, if players should ever die in a well made game. It’s a strange statement, that’s to be sure, since few could actually name a title where they haven’t seen a “Game ...
Abstract: Every once in a blue moon a game comes along that challenges your abilities as a gamer. Demons Souls is one of these games. With its enemies that one-hit kill you, and traps that are hell-bent on seeing you dead, Demons Souls pulls no punches. It ...