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  • Isnt this Dark souls? correct me if im wrong..

  • @GamerDutch

    You're wrong.

  • @MagicAccent Ye just realised this is an other game

  • should i get demon souls or dark souls? people have said demon souls is easier and more approachable then dark souls

  • @enjoi46 get both. i played dark souls first and id say ya dark souls is a little harder but there both AMAZING so get both and enjoy.

  • @enjoi46 dark souls in my opinion is the more polished game, yeah its harder, but its just a little bit better don't get me wrong. demon souls is amazing I just think that dark souls just has a bit more to it

  • @somnambullshit Bought both Demon Souls and Dark Souls during the holiday. Hope it was a good choice. Ive been given the advice to take it slow and never rush things. All the talk of the insane difficulty is a bit scary though :)

  • This game can not be described. The only thing that can be said about this game (which simply can not be respected until the last 30 seconds of it) is that it is no "game". It is a work of art. I exaggerate not when I say this beautiful thing changed my life. My thought process and imagination will never be the same again. Do yourself a favor. Buy this work of magnificence. Truthfully, it was one of the best decisions I've made in my life.

  • pause at 2:28....lol he's VERY excited to regain his souls....

  • Haven't played this or the new Dark Souls. Can i jump right into the new one or is it better to start with Demon Souls?

  • @Izak80 I would play Demon's Souls first, the game is really intense and fun. You will play this game for months.To my opinion, it is fucking hard. Just be prepare to die a lot and probably get a second controller if you break your own.

  • Is the game really that difficult.

  • @Izak80 YES. It is extremely difficult but an amazing game nonetheless.

  • @Izak80

    it becomes really easy if you know what to do. grab 2 ring from 1-1 (cling ring and thief's ring), grab magic weapon from 4-1 (crescent scimitar) or 5-1 (blessed mace) and that's it. one level of this game may be really frustrating (5-2) if you dont try to avoid enemies and rush to boss.

  • this guy is making the game look easy...

  • i owns at this game

  • Here's all you need to know about Demon's Souls: The game thrives on getting a satisfaction out of overcoming think-fast & huge adversity. It also awards the more focusing cautious careful gamer more than the "run & gun" rambo noob - although there is a 45 min speed run of someone doing just that but you have to EARN that. The little story there is is epic & due to this lack of story & more focus on gameplay a easier difficulty would hence FUCKING RUIN THE GAME SO SHUT THE FUCK UP ABOUT THAT!!!!

  • @GpB217 You make an interesting point at the end there. 15 years ago games purely thrived off their difficulties and sense of challenge. The story was of no relevance. But now we have the stories, so that is why games aren't as hard today. they simply don't need to be. Demon's Souls takes us 15 years back. That's all well and good and all but these type of games became extinct for a reason.

  • @gilgamesh310 The reason why they're extinct is because it's a lot easier to tell a good story than make a fun game like Demon's Souls that thrives off of amazing gameplay. If more people did it right we'd see a lot more games like Demon's Souls. Lots of excitement over a game that had no advertising or marketing. They aren't making that mistake with Dark Souls - marketing that like crazy & putting it on both platforms. I have a feeling the fanbase is going to get huge!

  • @GpB217 It's not that easy to tell a good story, believe it or not. Not for games. But it is nevertheless true that the story is used to carry a lot of games around now, regardless of how mediocre the stories may be.

    But good story and good gameplay don't have to be two separate entities. System Shock 2 was a game that had a great story as well as having great gameplay, which was also very hard. Bioshock on the otherhand, kept the story part but completely dumbed down the gameplay for the kids.

  • @GpB217 I don't know if Dark Souls is going to generate that much of a fanbase, regardless of the marketting. Most people around today are simply not prepared to embrace the kind of difficulty that the game is going to lump upon them. It will generate higher sales than Demon's Souls because of the marketting but I doubt it's sales will go into the millions or anything, ever.

  • @gilgamesh310 I've advised 4 or 5 people to play it & they all platinum'd in it..........

    I think you're right though. People would really like it but they simply just don't try it. I bet there's some out there where it'd become their favorite game but if you'd recommend it to them they'd be like... no.... & just never play it.

    People can be ignorant to their own interests. Perhaps the lack of being story driven is immediately puts them in a NO mood. I wasn't going to get it but I heard itZelda

  • @GpB217 the lack of story was something that actually put me off it for a while. I mean why play it when I can play Metal Gear Solid 4 or Uncharted 2, right. But after strong persuasion from a friend I bought Demon's Souls. At first I was really turned off because of it's excrutiating difficulty, but I stuck with it and eventualy began to love it. The game provides a sense of accomplishment that the other games couldn't dream of, which is the reason why I played games in the first place.

  • @gilgamesh310 I'm a huge Zelda fan & Sword & Shield fan & honestly... I was in heaven right away. Walking around as a badass Knight in Knight clothes made me feel like I could do anything lol.

    I beat the Dark Knight on 1-1(who's guarding King Doran) at level 20 with a Spear(which I'm also found of as I play Dynasty Warriors a lot as Zhao Yun). Took 7 or so tries. Basically taught me everything I needed to know about 1v1 battles vs AI in D'sS.

    Felt like I was Link. False King felt like Ganondorf

  • @gilgamesh310 Even had the Piano music in the Nexus before you fight False King.

    My motivation:

    LET'S TAKE BACK HYRULE CALSE & SAVE THE PRINCESS! FUCK YEAH! ALL BY MY jk better summon some people lol

  • @gilgamesh310 The by far hardest boss was Flame Lurker. Took me 6 tries to beat him. My health was almost 0, his was, could've gone either way.

    Then I found the cheep way to beat him hah

  • @GpB217 me and my friend beat him real easy but old hero is fucking unbeilvable

  • @ace1cooler Yeah hah how he walks one handed then he runs & tries 2 handed hahaha I can see why he's the old hero now. You never get near as strong as him.

    I just used the thief ring & kept stabbing him in the back. I think they did an update where he actually heals more often.

  • @GpB217 are you talking about that vinland dude

  • Anyone who has demons souls - can you help me?!? I really need few items to finish my platinum trophy!! Will trade anything you want. Im SL 459 or something like that.. Thanks!! Message me or add me on PSN, my user name is - ChaosInferno

  • @ManaTatsuX It's been a year since I bought it, and I have yet to finish this fuckery!

  • @samlun777 need help add me psn ipooponu

  • @energie030303 Ok. I'm at soul level 68. My psn is 'Samutard'

  • @samlun777 finish the main game? or get platinum?

  • @sorrysonofa Finishing the main game, I just gotta beat Old King Allant. I could use some help

  • @samlun777 What's your soul level? If we have a similar soul level, I can help you out as a blue phantom. I'm at 130 or 135 .

  • @sorrysonofa I'm at soul level 68

  • @samlun777 youve been playing since then or just forgot about it?

  • @stsk7 Been playing on and off, tough I managed to finish it some days ago. The satisfaction!

  • @samlun777 i dont know if youve beaten it in these 3 months, but if u need any help just ask man

  • @samlun777 Do yourself a favor... please finish it.

  • Good review

  • @ManaTatsuX i have ADHD and i didnt blow 20 bucks. i actually beat it.

  • Starting level: "Pssh, this game is so easy!"

    -Went to a magical golden door-

    A gigantic demon appears and killed me in one swing.

  • @snugofp if you were the man here then you wouldn't be acting like a child, I honestly thought this game was kinda easy, borrowed if from a friend and had it beaten within 24 hrs.

  • Im in trouble! - Please recommend this message!

  • The deaths are never unfair??? Are you fucking kidding me? They did not even play this. What a Paid For Review. I don't hate this game but 9's for a game as infuriating as this is not deserving. Especially when there is serious issues with the controls and tutorial. Not to mention theres some horrible design choices that make you backtrack through already played levels for hours just to get health potions. This is a 6.5 and should be considered a niche game.

  • @SnugOFP Gonna disagree. I've been playing it for the last 3 weeks and can't get enough of it. I'm at the False King, but haven't beat him yet. The controls feel great to me, but targeting has got me killed a few times, due to the sensitivty of being able to jump from one target to another, but not meaning too. The game is a challenge, but it's so satisfying accomplishing tasks. And when you make it to a boss and die, the game is setup so theres usually shortcuts back. Cant wait for Dark Souls

  • @SnugOFP the only time when demons souls is ever unfair is sometimes when you lock onto the wrong enimy by mistake... but as the review said this game seperates the boys from the men... and i guess your just a boy.

  • @txcampbellxt a boy would be willing to waste 50 extra hours redoing the same BS because he has no life. Where as a man like myself has better things to do and other games to play. Now shutup you whiney fanboy.

  • @SnugOFP shutup child your speaking nonsense now go play your easy hold-your-hand games before you start to cry.

  • @txcampbellxt your mother wears army boots and enjoys fur burgers .

  • @SnugOFP what my mother wears on her feet has nothing to do with this argument damnit.

  • @txcampbellxt HAHAHAHAHAAH fucking come-back win :D

  • @shadde94 thanks im glade you liked my epic comeback now hes speechless.

  • @txcampbellxt Indeed he is, i dont think you could have replied in a more awsome way, theres no way to counter it xD

  • @SnugOFP the fuck does shoes have to do with anything

  • @SnugOFP you must be freaking 13 if you played this game, if you don't get the meaning behind the 17+ rating don't freaking get it, this game follows the old ways of "you died?, BOO FUCKING HOO!" and it makes sure you know that when you start the game. This game accomplished much, it is a fair game, if you died, it's the players fault, the enemies are slow and follow a predictable attack pattern that leave them open. i believe RPG's that have little to no challenge have spoiled you.

  • @limitsora69 Another fanboy. Get a life!

  • of course im a fuckign fanboy numb nuts, and your some kid who played kiddy games such as Avatar, and Mario Cart on the Wii up till his Daddy gave him a new generation console and suddenly whined about dieing "NO IT'S TO HARD! WWHHYYY???" BULLSHIT, and you good sir just plain suck at the game, and you are also complaining about a game you hate, on a good review, you are the one with no life ass wipe

  • @limitsora69 moron

  • @SnugOFP you know what just save it, as you give me cheap come backs, i give you straight up facts on why your opinion is complete horse shit, so go back to your basement you troll :0 please do not reply, because i will use big words this time, and your pee wee brain will not get it at all. oh and "Moron" is possibly the worst come back i have ever heard. dumbass

  • @limitsora69 your mother wears Army Boots!

  • @SnugOFP wow, this argument is so funny i had to go back through all the pages to read it all, but i would have to agree with limitsora69, you seem like an ignorant 13 year old, and please do not try and start a pathetic argument with me, any reply you make can and will be ignored.

  • @KiwiShanus Your mother enjoys fur burgers and Bob Marley! 

  • @SnugOFP thank you that is so kind of you to notice

  • @KiwiShanus so much for any reply being ignored eh? Trolly trolly trolly.

  • @SnugOFP thank you that is so kind of you to notice

  • @SnugOFP

    it's okay if the game is too hard for you dude, but saying that the game is poorly designed because of your lack of skill is nothing short of sheer ignorance

  • Please help me! I just got the game and i love it but i can't understand how to move back (not jump) and to the side (moving circles) around enemy. I saw it in this video and i think it will make my life in this game easier. Also i can't understand how to cast magic. I have learnt Flame toss magic and remembered it but i can't figure out which buttons should i push and which actions to do to cast it. It's icon always transparent. Please advice!.

  • @lugorifm

    if you press R3 (the right analog stick) you´ll lock on to the nearest enemy, enabling circle strafe and whatnot.

    to cast magic you´ll need a wand equipped, there´s one in 1-2

  • FUCK YOU!!!!I JUST WANTED TO WATCH ONE REVIEW WITHOUT A SPOILER BUT REALLY?! THE FINAL BOSS?!!!!

  • @rorhg0 It's not the final boss... Not by a long shot.

  • @rorhg0 Dude the last boss isnt even the real boss just a piece of dead meat. Stop complaining. man up and play the game

  • @SyphonFilterr Did I just make an uneducated statement? Why yes I did, thank you for correcting me sir.

  • why o why cant this game be on pc or xbox.........please?

  • @doctadeath2020 The sequel will be : )

  • Is this a freakin awesome game? Cos I'm thinking of getting it, but my local shops here in Australia does NOT have ONE copy of the game. It's frustrating!!!!

  • @filopride619

    I have no idea what the rest of the world is smoking, but in a game where I spent 200 of my bolts just sitting there, shooting a dragon in the face, getting two shots in every 15 second pass, I can safely call bullshit on the games popularity.

  • @FunkyMonky1171 So you base your opinion of the game on a single enemy which is not required to be killed?

    The game is one of the greatest games ever made, you probably didn't get through your first playthrough, I call bullshit on you.

  • @FunkyMonky1171 My mage can kill that Dragon is 10 hits (and I have done it few times). That dragon isnt a real boss. It is more if a bonus dragon which you can kill if you feel like. Your stupid comment simply proves that you havent even touched the game and just watched some random videos people killing that dragon.

  • God I thought this game was nothing short of awesome, so challenging and rewarding and the online play is just inspired.. if any ps3 users havent played this then you are seriously missing out. Roll on Dark souls!!!!

  • would anyone believe me if i said i died only twice and one the whole game on my first go at the game.

  • @Cyclops4770 no i wouldn't believe you, and if i did. it probably means your a fat slob who never leaves his ps3....

  • this game alone is the cause of half of the broken ps3 controllers in the world... the other 46% is from mw2

  • DM is not so hard as people say it's just very strict so that you can't wander around the word butchering everything in sight.

  • Wait these are the same people that made King's Field?? OMG, this game is awesome. I just ordered it. No wonder its this hard lol! King's Field was one beast of an underrated game

  • I like this game. It's tricky but so far I don't think it's as hard as people say. There's a knack to each enemy you have to figure out. Main problem is that the game explains very little. Not saying it's easy at all though.

    My main problem is that the game is so dark sometimes you can only see about a foot in front of you.

  • @Denver1928 top tip: don't sprint in the dungeons or you will get severely pissed off

  • 1:55 haha

  • The game is really hard at first but hen you grow a sack it's not as hard

  • Is this a big game? As in like open sandbox? If not I will still get it but it wont be as enjoyable

  • @MNiTFTW No, the game has 5 worlds connected by a "hub" called Nexus, which is where you buy items, level up etc. The worlds are huge if a tad linear.

  • PLz can you How hard is this game? I just have bought PS3 and Im really curious about this game,,,Advice pls FFXIII or Demon's Soul?

  • @felixsamuel16708147 Here's some advice: Learn how to use correct grammar.

  • @USBTRYHARD Oh yeah right, I forgot to put the "tell me" phrase into my sentence..haha

  • thats a utter lie about the town portal thing. you CAN get right back to the nexus by either archstone peices or nexial binding. one drops your souls, the ohter lets you keep them.

  • my balls grew bigger when i got my platinum trophy for demon's souls

  • My first impression of this game is that it sucks major dick. It's shit game. Period.

  • @ClownViolenceBoogie who gives a crap about YOUR first impression ;)

  • @justmedawg Apparently you give crap since you replied. Fuck you.

  • @ClownViolenceBoogie obviously I'm talking for the demon's souls fans out there so uh in your face.

  • i havent played this game, but im guessing that the nexus is the most frequented area of the whole game.

  • 5:15

    Oh yess! I can't wait for my game to arrive :)

    *retreats*

    hum? whats he doing?

    *explodes*

    (O_o')

  • Little does this guy know the short cut to flame lurker. I can get there in 3 minutes or so.

  • Best game ever. Can't wait for Dark Souls. I'm obsessed. I've played all the best games but NEVER have I felt the way about a game the way I do about this series. A must buy period.

  • lol, the reviewer sucks at this game! XD

  • The intro song reminds me of Disgaea :p

    Awesome!

  • There are a number of ways to get back to the Nexus without backtracking.

    You really should have known this before this review, considering you made such a point about it.

    Shards of archstone, nexial binding, and a miracle all allow you to instantaneously go back to the Nexus. All can be used during boss battles.

  • @LiamNeesonsDick However all of those are one-way tickets back to the Nexus and do not function like the Scrolls of Town Portal in the Diablo series--once you're back in the Nexus, you will have to backtrack. You should really have known about Town Portal scrolls before that comment, considering you made such a point about it.

  • @TheWorff

    The point wasn't about Scrolls of Town Portal, it was 'like' Scrolls of Town Portal, the point was that there was no way back but to backtrack once you're in there period. And that's incorrect.

  • After, say about 10 tries, I finally beat the Vanguard in the tutorial. But what happened right afterward was lame, so I wished I died.

  • THIS GAME IS HARD AS FU#K

  • enough spoilers in your review with all the bosses you show and bosses you show dying?.....lame.

  • Aaaaaaaaah, Dark Souls, here i come.

  • 5:19 WTF BOOM!!!!

  • this game has the most balanced dificulty ever!!! this game and ace combat 6 on 360 r the games in which i beated in the most hard levels(even though demon souls doenst have an option to choose dificulty i rly enjoyed it!)i cant w8 for dark souls

  • My friend is betting me $100 that I can't beat this game with less than 10 deaths... I lost the bet in the first hour I played.

  • @HairFIip I beat the game in under 10 deaths

    which isn't surprising, as I have 170 hours in the game...

  • @HairFIip Why would you wish to punish yourself like that?!

  • @HairFIip Would you recommend it? I'm cuyrious about buying it. I do ejoy dungeon crawlers. But I don't know if a plotless one will do me any good. Any suggestions are welcome!

  • @CrippledKnight If you enjoy dungeon crawlers than this game is right for you. It isn't "plotless" its just not too attached to its plot, and it isn't super detailed. It still has a storyline, just not as in depth and captivating than other games like it. Although, Demon's Souls definitely makes up for it with its smooth control/gameplay mechanics, its numerous spells/magic, the variety of weapons and armor, its innovative multiplayer system, and its one of a kind replay value. 

  • @CrippledKnight if you like dungeon crawlers or even RPG's this is a must buy

  • @HairFIip

    haha, yeah, it's hard all right!

  • @HairFIip thats a bet you shouldent have taken

  • @HairFIip beat it with no deaths, too bad he's not my friend

  • @HairFIip i wouldve lost the bet within the first 5 minutes

  • To anyone wanting a sequel to this, good news. From Software already announced a follow-up called Dark Souls, which they claim will be even harder than Demon's Souls. There are news that some might consider bad. (raises anti-fanboy shield) Dark Souls will also be released on the 360, staying a PS3 exclusive only in Japan.

    (runs away before the fanboys attack)

  • @Katakuna51

    XBOX!?! (NARLS) RAAAAWWWWR!!!! (Rage of fire comes at you from behind) but why only japan that like makes no since lol xD

  • @Katakuna51 dammit, i was hoping PS3 would keep this PS3 exclusive, now we gotta wait another 6 months before it comes out due to the layout on 360, it's like Final Fantasy 13 all over again -.-

  • when you die just turn off your ps3 quickly

  • @blackhawk2040 Good walkthrough for breaking your PS3

  • @blackhawk2040 u wont learn to play like that >.<

  • @blackhawk2040 thats what I do, too

  • If you were around while the dragon god was roaring, your head would probably explode.

  • You don't return to the Nexus when you die.. You return to the archstone of the current level you were on.. :P

  • why are you killing stockpile thomas :(

  • so far the hardest boss for me is that knight of the tower flame luker was super easy so was that black blob dragon god is super easy

  • im getting a ps3 just for this and lbp

  • @jlong908 lol you should also try uncharted

  • Last boss at the end of video is a lie D: He should be Old one not a freaking black blob - -

  • @pakhavit I was very disappointed at the final boss.....But im not complaining since DARK SOULS is coming out XD

  • Finaly a console RPG game where the mobs respawn

  • This game is awesome... 

  • i hate swords the size of 3 men

  • @florisjanpietster I love them. They kill stuff good.

  • I love this game, I was able to beat it the first time with major difficult, thehe second time with a new character proved Easier but still Difficult. Sad part is...I LOST MY SAVE FILES T_T

  • @nujiro no difficulty level in this game... liar

  • @bennythepenny9 What do you mean there is no difficulty Level? Its a very hard game that gets easier the more you play it, the fact is once you beat the game you start an NG+ game (which is alot more harder) with the character you used to beat the game.

    I beat it with alot of difficulty my first play through, and Then I beat it while having a much easier time while playing with a new character. Only now with the new character I'm attempting to beat NG+ which proved much harder.

  • @bennythepenny9 he didnt say there was a difficulty level 0.o

  • Got this today! First level wasn't too hard, but in 10 minutes ive already died 3 times -.- i fucking love it :D

  • @onniex

    Got it today. Got the edition with the art book and soundtrack...Read through the game manual and the art book, listening to the soundtrack now. Should get around to the game in a few days - I also got Dead Rising 2, Saint's Row 2, and Batman Arkham Asylum, so I gotta prioritize.

  • @Ygdrasel Hi! is ur demon's soul R1 or R3? maybe we can play tgt ^^

  • @xAkira95 What do you mean by "R1 or R3"? Yes, we could play together. :)

  • @xAkira95 errr... is your demon's soul the asian version? or the US version?

  • @onniex HI! Is your demon;s soul R1 or R3?

  • this game punches you in the face, ties you down, slowly breaks every bone in your body, and asks you if you want more

  • Just got demon's souls today!!!!

    Time to cry like a bitch.

  • Is this one of those really fun games that looks rather shitty when you're watching and not playing? (Like Resident Evil?)

  • @ExcalibursinX yeah its a very good game if played it's highly addicting

  • Fuck Flamelurker!

    If anybody as ant tips please share. I've been stuck in him forever!

  • @wrestler375 Stay back, use Soul Arrow. Always have him targeted while walking backward's. I beat him on my first try using this tactic.

  • @wrestler375 upgrade the crescent falchion at shrine of storms to 3 to 4(1-2 works as well just that 3-4 makes it easier)

  • @wrestler375 If you havnt beaten him yet there is a way to trap him in the bone structures and then unleash magic on him

  • @wrestler375 Run past him towards the door on the other side. Theres a safe spot near there that you can shoot it with arrows or spells. Search for tips on beating him on youtube if you need a visual guide.

  • This is one of the best games ever, thumbs up this comment!

  • someone recommend your message you get healed up!