PullusPardus on 09 October 2009
Closing Comments
Demon's Souls is not a game for everyone. Actually, I take that back; it's most definitely something everyone should try, but the look, seemingly unforgiving nature and themes might be a bit off-putting. Don't let them be. Every single person that owns a PS3 should at the very least rent this game to see what all the fuss is about, and those that can remember the good ol' days when games taught through the highly effective use of negative reinforcement and a heavy price for not playing it carefully should scoop this up instantly. It's utterly unique among the offerings on any console right now, and absolutely, positively should not be missed.
IGN Ratings for Demon's Souls (PS3)
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| out of 10 | click here for ratings guide |
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| 9.5 | Presentation Though the CG sequences and storyline bits are a bit thin, when they're there, they're great, and the game's mood and setting are at once beautiful and terrifying. |
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| 9.0 | Graphics The sometimes inconsistent framerate and slightly wonky ragdolls and collision detection are the only thing detracting from what is an otherwise gorgeously depressing, incredibly imaginative world. |
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| 9.0 | Sound Hilariously bad voice performances aside, the atmospheric ambience and great sound effects will give your surround system a workout. |
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| 9.5 | Gameplay Hands-down one of the most unique and rewarding games you'll ever play, Demon's Souls demands absolute concentration and is completely unflinching in punishing a lack of it. Yes, in a good way. |
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| 9.5 | Lasting Appeal Quite honestly one of the deepest games on the PS3, one could rightly say Demon's Souls doesn't even start until your second time through. |
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| 9.4 |
OVERALL (out of 10 / not an average) |
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