Demon&s;s Souls (2020)

Demon&s;s Souls (2020)

November 12, 2020

ActionRPG PlayStation 5

Deep beneath the Nexus, the Old One has awakened. A mighty demon horde pours into Boletaria, devouring the souls of men. Called upon by a maiden in black, you go forth to lift the curse… Beautiful, compelling, and unforgiving, Demon&s;s Souls is the ultimate hardcore RPG experience. Are you tough …

Critic Score

91.4

32 critic reviews

User Score

8.0

1 user ratings

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Critic Reviews (32)

Adam Beck Hardcore Gamer Nov 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

60.0

"Demon&s;s Souls is not only the best PlayStation 5 game, it&s;s the next-generation experience you were hoping for."

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Álex Pareja IGN Spain Nov 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

93.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

88.0

"Demon&s;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."

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Álvaro Alonso Hobby Consolas Nov 2020
92.0 /100

"As a Black Maiden, Bluepoint Games revives Demon&s;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 …"

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Brad Ellis Easy Allies Nov 2020
90.0 /100

"Demon&s;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*"

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Chad Sapieha Post Arcade (National Post) Nov 2020
90.0 /100

"Demon’s Souls isn’t likely to convert many new players to this kind of game design, but fans of gruelling but gratifying game experiences are in for a treat."

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Chandler Wood PlayStation LifeStyle Nov 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

30.0

"Demon&s;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 …"

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Dalton Cooper Game Rant Nov 2020
100.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

98.0

Story

70.0

"The Demon&s;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;s Souls was, the Demon&s;s Souls remake on PS5 is an easy recommendation. Imagine …"

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Daniel Tack Game Informer Nov 2020
93.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

86.0

"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"

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Jae Lee ZTGD Nov 2020
95.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

75.0

"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 …"

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Jason Faulkner PlayStation LifeStyle Nov 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

63.0

"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 …"

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Jim Hargreaves TheSixthAxis Nov 2020
90.0 /100

"An unforgiving, unrelenting classic reborn for a new generation, Demon&s;s Souls is no more accessible now than it was back in 2010 (though the frame rate is much better). If you&s;ve ever been the slightest bit curious about the Souls …"

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Jordan Devore Destructoid Nov 2020
95.0 /100

"Bluepoint Games and From Software are among the best in the business, and we&s;re fortunate to have their strengths coalesce for such a stellar remake. This console generation is less than a week old, but something tells me we&s;re still …"

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Jordan Middler VGC Nov 2020
100.0 /100

Graphics

98.0

Gameplay

97.0

Story

35.0

"The iconic Souslike gameplay as never felt - or looked - better in Bluepoint&s;s stunning remake of the FromSoftware classic."

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Josh Wise VideoGamer Nov 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

80.0

"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."

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Kirk McKeand TheGamer Nov 2020
100.0 /100

Graphics

98.0

Gameplay

100.0

Story

96.0

"Demon’s Souls is the best PS5 game you can play at launch, and I’m sure it will go down in history as one of the best launch titles of all time. The Old One has awoken and I hope this …"

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Logan Moore DualShockers Nov 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

58.0

"Demon&s;s Souls continues Bluepoint Games&s; hot streak of excellent remakes and gives early PS5 adopters a next-gen experience that they can sink their teeth into."

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Marshall Honorof Tom&s;s Guide Nov 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"Demon&s;s Souls is the standout title among the PS5&s;s launch lineup, combining tight gameplay, gorgeous graphics and an unforgettable setting."

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Martin Robinson Eurogamer Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

40.0

"There&s;s friction between the original and this lavish remake, but this is a scintillating launch title that shows off the PS5&s;s strengths."

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Matt Cabral Tom&s;s Guide Nov 2020
100.0 /100

"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 …"

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Mick Fraser God is a Geek Nov 2020
100.0 /100

"Fans of the Souls genre will fall in love with Demon&s;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."

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Mitchell Saltzman IGN Nov 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

96.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

30.0

"In Demon&s;s Souls, a touch of smart quality of life changes and gorgeous visuals go a long way in modernizing this tough PS3 classic."

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Nathan Birch Wccftech Nov 2020
95.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

78.0

"The most underappreciated Souls game is ready to take its place atop the pantheon. Demon&s;s Souls has always been one of From Software&s;s most intricate, atmospheric, and satisfyingly-challenging games and Bluepoint&s;s technically-impeccable remake elevates it to a new level with …"

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Ollie Barder Forbes Nov 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

40.0

"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 …"

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80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"Demon&s;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, …"

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Ricky Knight COGconnected Nov 2020
95.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

60.0

"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 …"

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Sayem Ahmed Telegraph Nov 2020
100.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

85.0

"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 …"

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Stefano Calzati The Games Machine Nov 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"For fans of the original, there will be no problem facing the original Demon&s;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 …"

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Tamoor Hussain GameSpot Nov 2020
90.0 /100

"Bluepoint delivers a Demon&s;s Souls remake that is as much its own as it is From Software&s;s, and it shows off the power of the PS5 with it."

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TJ Denzer Shacknews Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

38.0

"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 …"

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Tomas Franzese DualShockers Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

60.0

"Demon’s Souls hasn’t become any more approachable over time. The series started on a high note, and that note is still being held over 11 years later, with the help of Bluepoint."

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Urko Miguel Areajugones Nov 2020
94.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

68.0

"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 …"

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William Schwartz Attack of the Fanboy Nov 2020
90.0 /100

"Parts brutal and beautiful, Demon&s;s Souls on the PlayStation 5 is the definitive way to play this modern-day classic."

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