Demon's Souls (PlayStation 5)

gdawson6

Aug 7, 2023 5:01 PM

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gdawson6Aug 7, 2023 5:01 PM

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If you are new to Souls games don't be surprised if you are very frustrated the first 10 hours of playing this. Try to push through and learn the mechanics (watch a youtube video if you need to about rolling, blocking, parrying, etc). Once you get the gist of these games they often become favorites and there is a huge library of games to try.

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TheMole

Aug 7, 2023 5:28 PM

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TheMoleAug 7, 2023 5:28 PM

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Quote from gdawson6

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If you are new to Souls games don't be surprised if you are very frustrated the first 10 hours of playing this. Try to push through and learn the mechanics (watch a youtube video if you need to about rolling, blocking, parrying, etc). Once you get the gist of these games they often become favorites and there is a huge library of games to try.

Brought this game at $25 during Thanksgiving 2022. I was completely new to Souls games and got very frustrated. There's no save in middle of the game and have to restart the chapter every time you die. Great gameplay and graphics, but the play style is not for everyone IMO.

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megatruong

Aug 7, 2023 5:43 PM

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megatruongAug 7, 2023 5:43 PM

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Quote from sirdan357

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Yeah. It's still the same basic combat that was in the PS3 version, but the animations and graphics are better than any other FS game including Elden Ring.

Agree with this. Haptics and sound were also well done and truly feels like a PS5 game. Wish Elden Ring had the same treatment.

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thehundredsslc

Aug 7, 2023 5:46 PM

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thehundredsslcAug 7, 2023 5:46 PM

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Quote from gdawson6

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If you are new to Souls games don't be surprised if you are very frustrated the first 10 hours of playing this. Try to push through and learn the mechanics (watch a youtube video if you need to about rolling, blocking, parrying, etc). Once you get the gist of these games they often become favorites and there is a huge library of games to try.

This is a great tip. Don't let the frustration of learning the game get to you. The game is well worth it and very fun.

CheapBastardX10

Aug 7, 2023 5:49 PM

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CheapBastardX10Aug 7, 2023 5:49 PM

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Quote from Shake-N-Bake

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These games don't drop like that. This is the lowest you're going to see this for years. FromSoftware games hold their value for over 5 years.

For years??? Highly doubt that. This is a Bluepoint game, which is a company now owns by Sony. I would say it will be $25 or maybe even $20 by Black Friday. It's a great game and well worth it at $29, but if you can wait, then wait.

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CTRL-ALT-DEALS

Aug 7, 2023 6:17 PM

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CTRL-ALT-DEALSAug 7, 2023 6:17 PM

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Quote from megatruong

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Agree with this. Haptics and sound were also well done and truly feels like a PS5 game. Wish Elden Ring had the same treatment.

Really? Elden Ring looked great on Xbox SX.

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CTRL-ALT-DEALS

Aug 7, 2023 6:19 PM

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CTRL-ALT-DEALSAug 7, 2023 6:19 PM

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Quote from thehundredsslc

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This is a great tip. Don't let the frustration of learning the game get to you. The game is well worth it and very fun.

I gave up on Bloodbourne, but I beat Elden Ring. I got to the boss that can de-level you toward the end of this game. My anxiety about getting de-leveled stopped me from progressing 😂

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gdawson6

Aug 7, 2023 6:43 PM

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gdawson6Aug 7, 2023 6:43 PM

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Quote from TheMole

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Brought this game at $25 during Thanksgiving 2022. I was completely new to Souls games and got very frustrated. There's no save in middle of the game and have to restart the chapter every time you die. Great gameplay and graphics, but the play style is not for everyone IMO.

Almost everyone feels like this game style is not for them the first few hours. It's more of an acquired taste, but many of those same people that are ready to quit early on end up absolutely loving the souls games.

I started out with Elden Ring and the first 15-20 hours were frustrating af and I couldn't understand why people loved these games... but now they are some of my favorite games of all time.

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JJoye

Aug 7, 2023 6:46 PM

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JJoyeAug 7, 2023 6:46 PM

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i never got around to beating this on ps3 but the parts of it that i did play were really good

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NothingBagel

Aug 7, 2023 6:54 PM

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NothingBagelAug 7, 2023 6:54 PM

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Loved this game. A few more tips for Souls first timers:

- Using a guide will help you get the most out of the game and avoid accidentally locking yourself out of NPCs/Items/Areas
- Thinking of this as rhythm game can be helpful, so much of success has to do with learning enemies' moves and timing.
- There is no wrong way to play, just don't give up: Use a build guide to make yourself super strong, cheese a boss that you're stuck on, grind until you're overpowered… You can always start a new save or play NG+ if you feel like you made things too easy for yourself.
- There is a general difficulty progression, but don't be afraid to jump around levels if you get stuck or frustrated with the same part of an area.

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samuraiX20

Aug 7, 2023 7:15 PM

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samuraiX20Aug 7, 2023 7:15 PM

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Quote from deweerda

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No sorry I don't know how to describe it 😆... I picked the ranger, and the guy swinging the ax takes like 4 seconds for each swing, ridiculous animation, and it's not very variable, two swing options, no combos. Just doesn't seem as polished as other hack and slash style games

You sound like you come from playing devil may cry and bayonetta, great games for sure... But if you're playing demon souls with that mindset, you're going to have a bad time really quick

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easybeart

Aug 7, 2023 8:45 PM

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easybeartAug 7, 2023 8:45 PM

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Quote from easybeart

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Not a deal. Has been $25 before.

Don't know why I'm being downvoted: https://slickdeals.net/f/16206880-demon-s-souls-ps5-25-free-s-h

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oyouno

Aug 7, 2023 9:33 PM

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oyounoAug 7, 2023 9:33 PM

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Amazing graphics. Sort of clunky gameplay but once you learn and improve stats and wear correct armor etc its a little better.
You will die and you will be frustrated. You must learn as you go as to how to survive etc.
It will be fun as hell as soon as you past the first level and begin to level up your stats and learn your character playstyle.

I bought it I think at launch for 59.99 as a first time player. Sunk 100s of hours into it and started a few different characters. It will be fun once you get over the initial frustration.
Sold it for 40 a year later. Still miss playing it. The graphics are really jawdropping and this is a PS5 launch title.

Mr_Dude_Bro

Aug 8, 2023 3:37 AM

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Mr_Dude_BroAug 8, 2023 3:37 AM

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Quote from easybeart

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Don't know why I'm being downvoted: https://slickdeals.net/f/16206880-demon-s-souls-ps5-25-free-s-h

I know it's slickdeals, but is $4 really that important here? If you like Souls games or have an interest in getting into them then it's well worth $29. If you don't like these kinds of games then it doesn't matter if it's $29 or 29 cents it's still not going to be for you.

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