Demon's Souls
Bluepoint Games · Sony Interactive Entertainment
Demon's Souls is Bluepoint Games' 2020 remake of FromSoftware's 2009 PS3 game, which started the Souls genre. It was a PS5 launch title, published by Sony, and it shows off the console with detailed environments, fast loading and haptic feedback on the controller.
Cafe guide
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The story is set in the kingdom of Boletaria, consumed by a deadly fog that has unleashed demons.
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You play as a hero who enters the fog to defeat them. The game is divided into five worlds, each reached from a hub called the Nexus. Each world is split into areas with bosses at the end.
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Combat is slower and more methodical than in later FromSoftware games.
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You need to manage stamina, block, dodge, and learn enemy attack patterns. Death is common, and when you die, you lose your souls (the game's currency) unless you can return to where you died. There is also World Tendency, a system where your actions make each world easier or harder.
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Online co-op lets you summon other players for help, or be invaded by enemy players.
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Playing it at a gaming cafe
It is mostly single-player, but it is a great showcase game for PS5, and friends can take turns or watch.
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Recommended setup
PS5 only.
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A big screen and a headset make it more atmospheric. Rated M.
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First-session advice
Level up your stats carefully; start with strength or dexterity.
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Use a shield to block attacks. Learn enemy patterns before attacking. Do not carry too many souls; spend them often. Explore the Nexus to talk to NPCs.
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How much time you need
The story takes about 20 to 30 hours.
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A two-hour session lets you get through the tutorial and the first area.
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Who should play
FromSoftware fans, players who love a challenge, and anyone curious about the game that started the Souls series.
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