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Demon’s Souls
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Demon’s Souls not only feels like a perfect remake, but also an excellent demonstration of the PS5’s capabilities.
Game Info
From JAPAN Studio and Bluepoint Games comes a remake of the PlayStation classic, Demon’s Souls. Entirely rebuilt from the ground up and masterfully enhanced, this remake invites you to experience the unsettling story and ruthless combat of Demon’s Souls in unparalleled visual quality and incredible performance.
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Average Score
Total Reviews: 92
Editors' Choice, Nom: Best Action Game + Best RPG (2020)
Gold TIER
42% of scored reviews fell within the range of 86 to 92 / 100
RELEASE DATES:
GENRES:
- RPG, Adventure
DEVELOPER(S):
- Bluepoint Games
PUBLISHER(S):
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
SERIES/FRANCHISE:
- Souls
GAME MODES:
- Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
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RATING & REVIEWS
Ratings & Reviews
92
Critic Reviews
92
Average Critic Score
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CRITIC REVIEWS
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High Score
100%
Median Score
90%
Low Score
75%
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Tamoor Hussain (GameSpot)
October 6, 2019
9/10
Bluepoint delivers a Demon’s Souls remake that is as much its own as it is From Software’s, and it shows off the power of the PS5 with it.
Christian Kobza (Push Square)
November 18, 2020
10/10
Teensy quibbles aside, it’s difficult to imagine how this Demon’s Souls remake could be any better. It looks great, it sounds amazing, and it’s extremely respectful of the PS3 original, which has aged surprisingly well after all these years. This is an exceptional remake, and it’s exactly what Demon’s Souls deserves.
Screen Rant
November 13, 2020
4.5/5 stars
As a launch title for the PlayStation 5, Demon’s Souls has something to offer both Soulsborne veterans who want to see an old favorite shine and newcomers looking for a gritty, sometimes disheartening experience that demands perseverance.
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Score Ranges
Read the Reviews (92 total)
| Outlet | Author | Score | Date | Quote | Read |
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| 33bits | Euyen Esquefa Pons | 95 / 100 | 11-30-2020 | Bluepoint once again offers us another impressive remake, perhaps its most ambitious proposal yet. With spectacular graphics, and the typical gameplay of the saga, perhaps it is missed a little that it has not tried to go beyond the original. Even so, an unmissable work that alone can justify the purchase of a PlayStation 5. | Read review |
| 3DNews | Михаил Пономарев | 8 / 10 | 11-28-2020 | Demon’s Souls is a soulful remake that brings all the things we love about souls-like action games. | Read review |
| Areajugones | Urko Miguel | 9.4 / 10 | 11-15-2020 | If the original title was already a work of art as a video game, this remake goes a step further, offering the same experience and sensations but exponentially improving many of its sections. Its renewed audiovisual appearance also makes it the best exponent of the new generation that we have just premiered. Demon’s Souls Remake has reasons of weight to consider it even better game, than the one that debuted in the distant 2009. | Read review |
| Ars Technica | Sam Machkovech | Recommended | 11-13-2020 | A must-buy for PlayStation 5, should you have the stomach for the original gameplay formula. | Read review |
| Atomix | Alberto Desfassiaux | 95 / 100 | 11-17-2020 | En epic remake for an epic game. Bluepoint Games did an espectacular job bringing back this huge classic. The best way to begin the PS5’s cicle. | Read review |
| Attack of the Fanboy | William Schwartz | 4.5 / 5 stars | 11-18-2020 | Parts brutal and beautiful, Demon’s Souls on the PlayStation 5 is the definitive way to play this modern-day classic. | Read review |
| AusGamers | Joaby | 8 / 10 | 11-19-2020 | And the best Kaizo creators also deepen their own understanding as they then attempt to skewer their own established patterns. | Read review |
| BaziCenter | Omid_Lennon | 10 / 10 | 01-10-2021 | The latest game developed by Blue Point is the first real next gen title; one that will probably be the new benchmark for PS5 games for the time being. | Read review |
| Cerealkillerz | Unknown | 9.1 / 10 | 11-15-2020 | Bluepoint delivers here, just like with Shadow of the Colossus an amazing work of art and shows again how a good remake of such a game has to look like. Demon’s Souls is the new display what next-gen should look and feel like and was even optimized gameplay wise at the right parts. If you can live with everything the original was about and even some new challenges, you’ll experience the PS5s game of the year. | Read review |
| CGMagazine | Brendan Quinn | 10 / 10 | 11-24-2020 | Demon’s Souls is the second-best launch title of all time, and easily the best Sony launch title ever. | Read review |
| Checkpoint Gaming | Luke Mitchell | 9 / 10 | 11-23-2020 | It’s so alluring, so magical, so mysterious and just so damn captivating that even when you’re dying over and over, you simply can’t stop exploring. With little touches that only the new generation of consoles can provide, this 2009 remake is the best launch title to add to your collection. Get your shield up, and prepare to die. | Read review |
| Chicas Gamers | Raúl Pinto | Recommended | 11-23-2020 | Demon’s Souls is a cult A-RPG’s remake that takes the lead as Sony’s spearhead for this new generation. Being a very conservative title, in many cases excessive to have bad points, it has a wide variety of virtues, among which we highlight an excellent character editor, very well recreated npcs, unforgettable landscapes and a sublime soundtrack. A must for anyone who loves the saga, who likes challenges or who enjoys action RPGs. | Read review |
| COGconnected | Ricky Knight | 95 / 100 | 11-19-2020 | Demon’s Souls established what came next and it’s all due to its first-class design decisions that are still in Souls games today. For those of you who missed it and came in later through Dark Souls, you’ll be right at home here. Don’t miss out on the PS5’s showpiece if you can. You deserve to experience Demon’s Souls with Bluepoint’s elevation of it. I can’t wait to see what comes next from Bluepoint, From Software, and the PS5. | Read review |
| Critical Hit | Darryn Bonthuys | 9 / 10 | 11-25-2020 | Demon’s Souls is an unrelenting blast from the past, reforged with numerous quality of life changes and looking better than ever thanks to the PS5 hardware that gives this old-gen classic a true next-gen update. | Read review |
| Daily Mirror | JC Suttun | 4 / 5 stars | 11-18-2020 | Easily the best looking launch title for the machine, it sets a new bar for all the remasters and remakes that are now part of the annual release schedules. | Read review |
| DASHGAMER.com | Dan Rizzo | 9.5 / 10 | 11-19-2020 | Demon’s Souls is an incredible retelling of a classic, and is no doubt an essential; if not a Game of the Year contender in 2020. | Read review |
| Destructoid | Jordan Devore | Recommended | 11-13-2020 | One day wasn’t enough to burn through Demon’s Souls, but so far, this remake feels like a gift – a game that had no right to turn out this well so early into a new console’s lifecycle. It’s a tough act to follow. | Read review |
| Digital Chumps | Nathaniel Stevens | 9.5 / 10 | 03-01-2018 | If you need a challenge that is less forgiving than the Dark Souls’ series, then you want Demon’s Souls. Bluepoint Games brings the very essence of the original 2009 title with this remastered version, upgrades the experience with PS5 hardware, and makes the game more terrifying. | Read review |
| Digitally Downloaded | Matt Sainsbury | 5 / 5 stars | 11-17-2020 | Demon’s Souls kicked off what has become an exhausting caricature in the games industry. From “git gud” to comparing every halfway difficult game to the Souls series, Demon’s Souls is ultimately responsible for that. It wasn’t the most commercially successful game in itself, but word of mouth earned it a cult status and was directly responsible for the very mainstream Dark Souls. And now people can re-discover the dark majesty of that series foundation. It’s a game that deserves to be elevated beyond the jokes and seen as a genuine piece of video game art. I would be very interested if those who have come to the Souls series later will find the deliberately unpolished elements of this remake to be as appealing, but given that FromSoftware will almost certainly never touch the King’s Field series again, for me, personally, this is as good as it’s ever going to get. As a PlayStation 5 launch title, it’s a fascinating example of something that is both deliberately old and a brilliant use of the console’s very new hardware, and brought together, Demon’s Souls is reason enough to own the console, all into itself. | Read review |
| DualShockers | Logan Moore | 9 / 10 | 12-04-2020 | Demon’s Souls continues Bluepoint Games’ hot streak of excellent remakes and gives early PS5 adopters a next-gen experience that they can sink their teeth into. | Read review |
| Easy Allies | Brad Ellis | 4.5 / 5 stars | 11-16-2020 | Demon’s Souls on the PS5 is one of the finest examples of a remake out there thanks to its stunning visuals, great music, and numerous quality of life improvements. Review Copy Provided by PlayStation | Read review |
| Echo Boomer | David Fialho | Recommended | 11-16-2020 | Even for someone who doesn’t follow this genre, you can’t shake the felling of how genius and ambitious this remake is. A tour de force in game design and craftsmanship, that despite the stress and frustations of its challenges, it makes for an excelent and inviting adventure. | Read review |
| EGM | Mollie L Patterson | 10 / 10 | 11-25-2020 | While the idea of a Western studio completely reworking what is arguably FromSoftware’s most important title ever was initially worrying for many fans, what Bluepoint Games has accomplished with Demon’s Souls is something special. This is a game that honors its origins without being afraid to also modernize them, and though it might not offer enough modernization for some, this is probably the best balance between keeping what works and upgrading what didn’t that we could have gotten. | Read review |
| Eurogamer | Martin Robinson | Recommended | 11-16-2020 | There’s friction between the original and this lavish remake, but this is a scintillating launch title that shows off the PS5’s strengths. | Read review |
| Everyeye.it | Francesco Fossetti | 8.8 / 10 | 11-16-2020 | Demon’s Souls is in a very strange position: on the one hand, as the launch game of PlayStation 5, it has the task of emphasizing the generational passage as effectively as possible, transmitting a sense of wonder that accompanies the arrival of the new hardware; on the other hand, however, it cannot misrepresent the philosophy and playful approach that From Software had imprinted on the original title. | Read review |
| Explosion Network | Dylan Blight | 8.5 / 10 | 11-24-2020 | Demon’s Souls is easily one of the most significant games in modern gaming history books. FromSoftware invented an entire genre that has since been twisted and built upon from Dark Souls to Nioh and Hollow Knight. Bluepoint Games remake keeps everything that made the original release such a beloved property but injects a much-needed coat of paint. | Read review |
| Fextralife | Castielle | 9.3 / 10 | 11-15-2020 | Demon’s Souls Remake is a faithful reconstruction of the original game with subtle modern-day improvements. A genre-defining masterpiece, it’s one of those games that is not for everyone but should be tried by everyone. Running beautifully in 4k and smoothly at 60FPS, Boletaria will entice you to go further, explore deeper, and dare to die again. Fully worth the PS5 launch price. | Read review |
| Forbes | Ollie Barder | 9 / 10 | 03-29-2021 | Overall, Demon’s Souls is still the most interesting and varied game in the Souls series. This remake not only looks lovely on the PlayStation 5 but is also a joy to play with all the tweaks and improvements that have been introduced. Now if only people would look past its supposed difficulty and see its carefully crafted intricacy instead. | Read review |
| Game Informer | Daniel Tack | 9.3 / 10 | 11-12-2020 | At once both a fascinating history lesson for the now ubiquitous Souls-like genre and an enjoyable romp in its own right, this remake gives plenty of reasons to return to the Nexus | Read review |
| Game Rant | Dalton Cooper | 5 / 5 stars | 11-25-2020 | The Demon’s Souls remake on PlayStation 5 is almost the exact same experience, gameplay-wise, as the 2009 PlayStation 3 original. And considering how great the original Demon’s Souls was, the Demon’s Souls remake on PS5 is an easy recommendation. Imagine one of the best and most influential games ever made, but with significantly improved graphics, and that sums up the Demon’s Souls remake perfectly. It’s the PlayStation 5’s first must-have exclusive game, and it should leave fans very excited to see what developer Bluepoint Games decides to work on next. | Read review |
| Game Revolution | Jason Faulkner | 4.5 / 5 stars | 11-20-2020 | With a ton of replayability, a haunting and beautiful world, and satisfying gameplay, the PS5’s first exclusive hits it out of the park. Bluepoint did an excellent job updating Demon’s Souls to feature modern graphics and quality of life fixes without stripping anything away from the original. After how well this and Shadow of the Colossus turned out, I can’t wait to see which classic the studio tackles next. | Read review |
| Gameblog | Jonathan Bushle | 8 / 10 | 11-18-2020 | Demon’s Souls PS5 is an amazing remake. Technically, it’s almost perfect, visually jaw-dropping. On the gameplay side, it’s almost the same game as twelve years ago. We can regret that some improvements seen in Dark Souls or Bloodborne are not part of the journey, but if you need one game for you PS5 or are tempted by discovering the Souls series, you can’t miss it. | Read review |
| Gamefa | Saeed Aghababaie | 10 / 10 | 12-04-2020 | Demon’s Souls Remake is just a perfect game. Bluepoint’s biggest challenge was to hit the spot in terms of “gameplay feeling” and they really done it so well that make you feel you are playing the newest game of miyazaki himself. Just as i said, this is a perfect game and perfect remake. | Read review |
| GameGrin | Adam Kerr | 9.5 / 10 | 12-03-2020 | Incredibly, the most impressive game at the start of the new generation is a niche Japanese game I had to import from France in 2010. If you have to try one Souls game, I would suggest making it Demon’s Souls. | Read review |
| GameMAG | Unknown | 9 / 10 | 12-03-2020 | Demon’s Souls marks an important step for the video game industry as a whole, whilie Bluepoint Games developers yet again shows their immense care towards some truly cult classics. If you like the Souls series, or just looking forward to dive deep into medieval fantasy filled with dragons, demons, and knights, don’t miss out on this masterpiece of a game. | Read review |
| GamePro | Dennis Michel | 90 / 100 | 11-19-2020 | Demon’s Souls is also one of the best action role-playing games of all time in 2020 and a highlight of the launch of the PS5. | Read review |
| Gamersky | 不倒翁蜀黍 | 9.3 / 10 | 11-23-2020 | Although the gameplay of the original Demon’s Souls doesn’t out of date in 2020, Bluepoint still did a perfect remake job. It not only because the remake version looks like a next-gen blockbuster, but also it plays more smoothly than before. If you love souls-like games, you really should buy PS5 as soon as possible to enjoy it. | Read review |
| GamesBeat | Matt Cabral | 100 / 100 | 11-23-2020 | If you’re a seasoned Souls-like fan, then it’s worth picking up a PS5 just for Demon’s Souls. If not, I still recommend having your passport stamped in Boletaria, but know what you’re getting into beforehand and proceed with caution … and plenty of Moon Grass. | Read review |
| GameSkinny | Jonathan Moore | 9 / 10 | 11-24-2020 | Demon’s Souls is an instant classic, one of those rare retellings that stands triumphantly alongside the original as an essential experience. | Read review |
| GameSpot | Tamoor Hussain | 9 / 10 | 11-14-2020 | Bluepoint delivers a Demon’s Souls remake that is as much its own as it is From Software’s, and it shows off the power of the PS5 with it. | Read review |
| GameZone | Mike Splechta | 10 / 10 | 11-27-2020 | I can’t praise Bluepoint enough with just how much care and attention went into not only bringing this world back to life, but bringing it back in such an authentic way compared to its original. But even though Bluepoint will be getting most of the praise here for their exceptional work, I think it’s also important to recognize FROMSoftware’s original design, and just how well that design held up over the years. Souls fans with a PS5 certainly won’t need to be persuaded to hop in, but I’d easily recommend Demon’s Souls for the uninitiated to check out where the this third-person subgenre was conceived. The difficulty can be daunting, but it can also be overcome with enough patience and determination. | Read review |
| Gaming Nexus | Charlie Coleman | 9.5 / 10 | 11-21-2020 | Demon’s Souls is the must-have PlayStation 5 exclusive as the showstopper of the launch lineup. It’s so close to being a perfect 10. But some archaic mechanics left untouched, as well as questionable deluxe edition items giving an unfair head start, just prevent it from reaching that pinnacle. Nevertheless, if you want justification of why the PlayStation 5 is worth upgrading to at launch, look no further than Demon’s Souls. | Read review |
| GamingBolt | Landon Wright | 9 / 10 | 11-16-2020 | Demon’s Souls manages to do everything it needs to do, and this remake is a testament to just how good of a game the original was, that all it needed was a fresh coat of paint and still be nothing less than fantastic. | Read review |
| GamingTrend | Unknown | 85 / 100 | 11-25-2020 | 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 following which makes it less impactful, this stellar remaster is still a must-play for any PS5 owner. | Read review |
| God is a Geek | Mick Fraser | 10 / 10 | 11-24-2020 | Fans of the Souls genre will fall in love with Demon’s Souls, and anyone who picks it up and manages to push through the fog of challenge will find a stunning world of danger and excitement to get lost in. | Read review |
| GotGame | Kieran Toovey | 9.5 / 10 | 11-17-2020 | Despite everything, when all is said and done, Demon’s Souls is darn near perfect. For those who missed out on the PS3 title that started it all and those who waited the entire PS4 generation for a remaster, now is the time to enjoy. | Read review |
| Hardcore Gamer | Adam Beck | 4.5 / 5 stars | 11-16-2020 | Demon’s Souls is not only the best PlayStation 5 game, it’s the next-generation experience you were hoping for. | Read review |
| Hobby Consolas | Álvaro Alonso | 92 / 100 | 11-16-2020 | As a Black Maiden, Bluepoint Games revives Demon’s Souls on the PlayStation 5 Nexus by achieving something that seems impossible: a game that faithfully and quite rightly recreates all the good things in the original while feeling current. It feels next-gen. | Read review |
| IGN | Mitchell Saltzman | 9 / 10 | 11-16-2020 | In Demon’s Souls, a touch of smart quality of life changes and gorgeous visuals go a long way in modernizing this tough PS3 classic. | Read review |
| IGN Spain | Álex Pareja | 9 / 10 | 11-19-2020 | Demon’s Souls on PS5 lead the launch of a next-generation console while lovingly respecting the original work of 2009. One of the best remakes of all time. | Read review |
| Impulsegamer | Nathan Misa | 5 / 5 stars | 11-19-2020 | No longer soul of the lost, and withdrawn from its (PS3) vessel, Bluepoint has transformed a cult classic into a modern next-gen marvel. | Read review |
| INDIANTVCZ | Petr Duppal | 9 / 10 | 11-16-2020 | I definitely recommend the game to all PS5 owners, ie about the thousandth that was the fastest when pre-orders. The game takes a recommendation from us for 9 points out of 10. | Read review |
| JVL | Ghostface91000 | 8.5 / 10 | 12-14-2020 | Demon’s Souls Remake is beautiful and fluid, what a pleasure to return to the land of Boletaria in these conditions. The bestiary is varied, the fights are technical and demanding. What could be better than learning through failure to improve? Because yes, you will die and die, but that is what makes the feat even more rewarding. | Read review |
| Kotaku | Ian Walker | Recommended | 11-11-2020 | During my first few hours, I’ve found myself more than impressed with what Bluepoint has been able to achieve. While early on you may feel some dissonance between the classic gameplay and the updated graphics, that quickly goes away once you’re back in the thick of things. I think there’s something really special here, and I can’t wait to forge ahead. | Read review |
| M3 | Raphael Cano Felix | 8 / 10 | 11-30-2020 | Demon’s Souls is the perfect example of how new hardware can take an existing game to the next level. The estic is at its peak and the horsepower of the Playstation 5 makes the world more engaging. But above all, the super-fast charging times help balance an already ultra-difficult combat system. | Read review |
| Merlin’in Kazanı | Ersin Kılıç | 90 / 100 | 11-27-2020 | Demon’s Souls has managed to be a satisfying game in all aspects. With its renewed graphics, it fully embraces players who want to play again and who have not experienced it before. | Read review |
| Metro GameCentral | Unknown | Recommended | 11-12-2020 | At the outset this not only seems the perfect remake but an excellent demonstration of the PlayStation 5’s capabilities and a hugely encouraging sign for the future of the format. | Read review |
| MonsterVine | Spencer Legacy | 4.5 / 5 stars | 11-19-2020 | Demon’s Souls is an excellent game that will knock you down and challenge you to get back up in the best way possible. | Read review |
| NoesPaisparaFrikis | Alejandro Soto | 9 / 10 | 12-22-2020 | We are facing the remake of the game that would mark a before and after, which would open the doors to an entire genre of its own | Read review |
| PlayStation LifeStyle | Chandler Wood | 9 / 10 | 11-24-2020 | Demon’s Souls on PS5 is a brand new vision of a classic, one that captured the hearts, minds, and frustrations of many a player more than ten years ago. Bluepoint retains its pedigree of respecting the original while making the new update seem wholly fresh. If you missed Demon’s Souls the first time around, or maybe if you just want to relive some old traumas, the PS5 remake is an excellent archstone to pass through for newcomers and Boletarian veterans alike. Who knew that one of the best PS5 launch titles would come from recapturing the lightning in a bottle that struck back in 2009? You may have died again, but Demon’s Souls lives on thanks to Bluepoint and the PS5. | Read review |
| PlayStation Universe | John-Paul Jones | 10 / 10 | 11-16-2020 | An absolute blueprint on how to remake a beloved title and meaningfully improve upon on it in ways that new cutting edge technologies make possible, Demon’s Souls on PlayStation 5 is more than just the best launch game for any system in recent memory. Its re-emergence and digestible approach to its seemingly daunting challenge now opens the door once more to an all-new generation of PlayStation gamers to a kickstart a second coming for Souls subgenre. Demon’s Souls is nothing less than a breathless triumph in every way. | Read review |
| Polygon | Michael McWhertor | Recommended | 11-13-2020 | One of the nicest new additions to Demon’s Souls is a photo mode. In addition to giving players the option to actually pause Demon’s Souls | Read review |
| Press Start | James Berich | 9 / 10 | 11-15-2020 | Demon’s Soul is without a doubt one of the strongest PS5 launch titles, providing one of the most challenging, yet rewarding experiences. Bluepoint’s treatment, although controversial, is immaculate and represents the best way to experience the classic that started it all. | Read review |
| PSX Brasil | Bruno Henrique Vinhadel | 95 / 100 | 12-01-2020 | Demon’s Souls is nearly perfect and the best reason to get a PlayStation 5. | Read review |
| Push Square | Christian Kobza | 10 / 10 | 11-15-2020 | Teensy quibbles aside, it’s difficult to imagine how this Demon’s Souls remake could be any better. It looks great, it sounds amazing, and it’s extremely respectful of the PS3 original, which has aged surprisingly well after all these years. This is an exceptional remake, and it’s exactly what Demon’s Souls deserves. | Read review |
| Rectify Gaming | Unknown | 10 / 10 | 12-02-2020 | “Demon’s Souls is a great remake of a certified classic.” | Read review |
| Rocket Chainsaw | Adam Ghiggino | 4.5 / 5 stars | 11-23-2020 | If there’s one game to own on Day One for PS5, and you don’t mind dying a lot, Demon’s Souls is a must-have. | Read review |
| RPGamer | Zack Webster | 4.5 / 5 stars | 11-29-2020 | It may not be a brand new game, but even all these years later there still isn’t anything else quite like it. | Read review |
| Saudi Gamer | Unknown | 10 / 10 | 11-30-2020 | The most gorgeous remake of a game yet and one that transcends the original developer’s current output, and an inspired choice to bring one of the PS3’s gems back to become one of the best games this gen. | Read review |
| Screen Rant | Unknown | 4.5 / 5 stars | 11-13-2020 | As a launch title for the PlayStation 5, Demon’s Souls has something to offer both Soulsborne veterans who want to see an old favorite shine and newcomers looking for a gritty, sometimes disheartening experience that demands perseverance. | Read review |
| SECTOR.sk | Michal Korec | 9 / 10 | 12-21-2020 | Time to die again… and again …and again. New console and graphics, still great challenge. | Read review |
| Shacknews | TJ Denzer | 8 / 10 | 11-20-2020 | As far as an action-RPG goes, Demon’s Souls is as tough, but rewarding as I’d expect a Soulborne game would be. Bluepoint did an incredible job of pulling this 2009 title into 2020 and giving all the gloss and polish the PlayStation 5 can wring out of it while still playing perfectly smooth and mostly free of loading. | Read review |
| SomHráč.sk | Martin Kubeš | 95 / 100 | 12-02-2020 | Demon’s Souls is one of the best remakes and one of the best launch titles for any platform of all time. Just keep in mind that the game is as difficult as ever, although every success is rewarded by a strong sense of accomplishment. | Read review |
| SpazioGames | Unknown | 8.8 / 10 | 11-16-2020 | Demons’ Souls is probably the most respectful remake we’ve ever seen: the core is the same, but the game finally looks like a real next-gen opera that enhances a true pillar of the genre. | Read review |
| Stevivor | Luke Lawrie | 7.5 / 10 | 11-20-2020 | Demon’s Souls gives players a look back at what kicked off FromSoftware’s dominance in being one of the most exciting developers to watch over this last decade. While you’ll get a lot of enjoyment from your time with this title, FromSoftware has definitely refined and improved on the design and mechanics in the more recent released Souls games. Without a doubt Bluepoint Games has delivered a brilliant remaster of a niche game that not a lot of people had the chance to play originally. Demon’s Souls is worth checking out on the PS5. But if you’re looking to see what makes FromSoftware so amazing at what they do, you’re going to find a better overall experience in one of their newer titles like Dark Souls III, Bloodborne, or Sekrio: Shadows Die Twice. | Read review |
| The Games Machine | Stefano Calzati | 8.5 / 10 | 11-19-2020 | For fans of the original, there will be no problem facing the original Demon’s Souls, hard and pure in an aesthetically sumptuous context, damn vivid even in the disturbing rottenness that surrounds it, while for others it may be difficult to swallow an extremely mechanical title, which has exactly the same flaws it had in 2009, especially on the artificial intelligence side. However, the experience remains fascinating, thanks above all to a masterful level design, galvanizing as well as terrifying, that dictates the rhythm of a role-playing experience that is certainly solid and violent. | Read review |
| TheSixthAxis | Jim Hargreaves | Recommended | 11-12-2020 | It’s certainly lost some of that unique style but it’s still a remake well worth playing. We just hope those picking up a copy with their PS5 on launch day know what they’re getting into. | Read review |
| ThisGenGaming | Justin Oneil | 10 / 10 | 12-01-2020 | Bluepoint Games and Japan Studio have outdone themselves yet again with the remake of Demon’s Souls on PlayStation 5. The teams have stayed faithful to the core of the original game while making massive upgrades to the technical side to show off what the new console can do. Some nice quality-of-life upgrades have also made the game more enjoyable but no less challenging. Demon’s Souls is the best showpiece of what PlayStation 5 can do right now and if you’re a fan of the “souls” genre then this is the perfect way to experience the game that pretty much started it all. | Read review |
| TrueGaming | محمد البسيمي | 9 / 10 | 11-16-2020 | It doesn’t matter if you played the original Demon’s Souls or just starting the series. It is without a doubt our favorite launch title. | Read review |
| TrustedReviews | Jade King | 5 / 5 stars | 11-17-2020 | Demon’s Souls is a masterpiece. Bluepoint Games has crafted a beautiful remake that embodies everything that made the original experience so special, maintaining all of its vital elements while building upon everything that matters. This can proudly join Breath of the Wild as one of the best launch games of all time. | Read review |
| Unboxholics | Σάκης Καρπάς | Recommended | 11-26-2020 | The remake of Demon’s Souls can now enter the “pantheon” of the greatest remakes in the history of the medium. It offers a genuine, hardcore experience that respects the original creation, without seriously harming the trunk and character of Miyazaki’s masterpiece. | Read review |
| USgamer | John Learned | 4.5 / 5 stars | 11-17-2020 | The Demon’s Souls is a gorgeous technical powerhouse. Fans may differ on stylistic aesthetic choices, but the core game remains the same challenging and precise experience. It’s a perfect way to begin a new console generation for the core gaming set, and an all-time classic you will beg your friends to play. | Read review |
| VG247 | Sayem Ahmed | Recommended | 11-23-2020 | Though somewhat stylistically uneven, Demon’s Souls PS5 manages to capture the spirit of the original game. The experience is certainly not for everyone, but if you manage to get your head around its steep learning curve and obtuse mechanics, Demon’s Souls will give you a rewarding experience, seeped in an unrelenting and oppressive atmosphere that you will almost certainly never forget. | Read review |
| VGN | Gaspare Belmonte | 9 / 10 | 12-01-2020 | Although you will find some outdated aspects of gameplay and outdated in subsequent games, it will certainly give positive emotions, especially when you understand the aspects from which the successors took inspiration. | Read review |
| Video Chums | A.J. Maciejewski | 8.4 / 10 | 11-14-2020 | Demon’s Souls is an excellent game whether you’re new to the franchise, have only played the Dark Souls games, or are a fan of the original. However, if you fit in the latter group like I do then you may be disappointed by its less visceral yet admittedly gorgeous world. | Read review |
| Video Games Chronicle | Jordan Middler | 5 / 5 stars | 11-15-2020 | The iconic Souslike gameplay as never felt – or looked – better in Bluepoint’s stunning remake of the FromSoftware classic. | Read review |
| VideoGamer | Josh Wise | 9 / 10 | 11-26-2020 | If you wish to see what your new console can do, this is the game to get; it provides the most whimper for your buck. | Read review |
| WayTooManyGames | Leonardo Faria | 9 / 10 | 11-28-2020 | I loved what Bluepoint has managed to achieve with the Playstation 5 remake of Demon’s Souls. This is, without a doubt, the prettiest the series has ever been, featuring gorgeous graphics and a buttery smooth framerate to die for. With that being said, this is a very faithful recreation of the 2009 original, meaning that most shortcomings related to that game’s overall level design are also featured in here. | Read review |
| Wccftech | Nathan Birch | 9.5 / 10 | 11-20-2020 | 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 it to a new level with beautiful, fluid visuals and an assortment of smart gameplay tweaks. All From Software fans need this game, and even those who have struggled with their games should consider giving it a try. Once you start playing Demon’s Souls you’ll be hard-pressed to exorcise the game from your PS5. | Read review |
| We Got This Covered | Billy Givens | 4.5 / 5 stars | 11-14-2020 | Bluepoint Games’ remake of Demon’s Souls maintains a few of the original’s less-than-ideal quirks, but its breathtakingly gorgeous visuals and updated gameplay make it a prodigious accomplishment nonetheless. | Read review |
| Zoomg | Sadegh Tavazoyi | 10 / 10 | 01-16-2021 | Demon’s Souls remake is a great game both for those who have played it earlier and new comers. The gameplay mechanics are great and deliver a pure souls experience that is hard not to love. Demon’s Souls also has improved a lot graphically in its remake and overall is a flawless game for PS5. | Read review |
| ZTGD | Jae Lee | 9.5 / 10 | 12-08-2020 | Coming hot off the heels after Shadow of the Colossus and now with Demon’s Souls, Bluepoint Games have cemented their name as the best in the business when it comes to remaking beloved classics. Not only have they managed to capture and retain all the elements that made the original so great, they have brought it to the modern age as the absolute showcase title for a new generation of consoles. | Read review |
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