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- Delve into an epic dark fantasy universe stricken by decline and the Curse. Explore its intricate world design - full of hidden passages, dungeons and secrets - and uncover its deeply rooted lore
- Each playthrough surprises you with new challenges and unexpected facets of the game. Don't bet on completing the game only once
- Hundreds of unique combinations of weaponry, armor, magic and crafting options to create your own playstyle and gaming experience
- From your first steps to mastery, build your character while refining your playing skills. Learn to strategize freely and experience the rewarding taste of overcoming daunting foes
- Whatever your motivations are to play online - collaboration or confrontation, support or betrayal - you'll find your true home among the nine covenants. Which allegiance will you choose?
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ASIN | B078Y4FR14 |
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Release date | May 25, 2018 |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #5,029 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #193 in PlayStation 4 Games |
Product Dimensions | 0.6 x 5.3 x 6.7 inches; 2.4 ounces |
Type of item | Video Game |
Rated | Mature |
Item model number | 12139 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 2.4 ounces |
Manufacturer | Bandai Namco Entertainment America |
Date First Available | January 11, 2018 |
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Then, there was fire. Re-experience the critically acclaimed, genre-defining game that started it all. Beautifully remastered, return to Lordran in stunning high-definition detail running at 60fps. Dark Souls Remastered includes the main game plus the Artorias of the Abyss DLC. All 4 platforms will have dedicated servers.
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Customers like the quality, frame rate, appearance and content of the video game. For example, they mention it's brilliant, the gameplay still holds up today, the updated graphics and frame rates are exceptional. They also appreciate the rich and immersive lore. That said, opinions are mixed on the difficulty level.
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Customers find the game brilliant, tough, and fun. They say the gameplay still holds up today, and it's the best one out of the series. They also say the game is an incredibly rewarding experience that awards endurance and hope. Customers also say that the remastered edition brings improvements to the performance and optimization.
"...The remastered edition also brings improvements to the game's performance and optimization, making it the definitive version for both newcomers and..." Read more
"...The game awards endurance and hope. These two tools will be more powerful than any weapon on your way to the end of this game...." Read more
"I really enjoyed this remaster. The gameplay still holds up today." Read more
"...Dark Souls Remastered is a true masterpiece! I started it in 2020 and got it off my back log list of games...." Read more
Customers like the frame rate of the video game. They say it has a beautiful, buttery 60 fps and no more nightmares in Blighttown. They also say the updated graphics and frame rates are exceptional, and they have not experienced any frame rate drops. Overall, customers are happy with the frame rates and recommend the product.
"...showcases enhanced graphics, improved lighting effects, and a buttery-smooth framerate that ensures every moment is a visual feast for the eyes...." Read more
"...There are difference. The graphics are cleaner, no question. Put this game up against the original version on PS3, and you will see a difference...." Read more
"...the perfect experience: 4K support, improved lighting, and none of the 60fps bugs from DSFix...." Read more
"...However, this has been exceptional for the PS4. The graphics update are nice, but not overdone...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the video game. They say it looks great, with master stage design. They also mention that the graphics are nice, and the world is intricately designed. Customers also say that the game is vibrant, and charming.
"...It's a testament to the brilliance of game design, delivering an immersive world, challenging gameplay, and a sense of accomplishment that few games..." Read more
"...The textures are updated and are noticeably nicer than the last generation versions of this game...." Read more
"...What sets DS1 apart from the rest in the series is the level design, very fluid." Read more
"...Also of note is that some graphical hiccups such as floating destroyed barrels and crates are far more noticeable this time around...." Read more
Customers find the content rich, immersive, and intriguing. They say the game delivers an immersive world, challenging gameplay, and a unique experience. Customers also enjoy the story and lore surrounding it, saying it's very deep and complex. They mention that exploration can be rewarding and brings back a lot of memories.
"...It's a testament to the brilliance of game design, delivering an immersive world, challenging gameplay, and a sense of accomplishment that few games..." Read more
"...Though this is also not always in the game's favor. While combat is fine in and of itself, the combat is more refined in other games that came after...." Read more
"...may look up some guides if I end up stuck in places but the exploration can be rewarding and both the world and its bosses are quite grand...." Read more
"...- the world is so intricately designed and it's such a great and unique experience exploring it for the first time...." Read more
Customers find the value of the game to be amazing with much replay value. They also say the remaster was worth a buy for the discounted price.
"...The price is usually right for the amount of content so you really can’t go wrong. Highly recommended!" Read more
"...It plays well on PS4 and includes the DLC; accordingly, this is a fair price for a must-have experience...." Read more
"...But man I thought DS3 was challenging, whew! Great game worth the $20 I spent on it" Read more
"...ds1 and only ever played it on ps3/xbox then this is definitely worth the buy...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the DLC included with the video game. They mention that it plays well on PS4 and includes the old DLC.
"...They've also included all the DLC. The only significant flaws that I can point to are threefold:1...." Read more
"...It plays well on PS4 and includes the DLC; accordingly, this is a fair price for a must-have experience...." Read more
"it comes with the old DLC if you never got the chance to play, and running it on newer consoles solves any lag that you might've had originally,..." Read more
"Nice improvement over the original game, and it includes the artorias dlv so I think it is worth." Read more
Customers are mixed about the difficulty level of the video game. Some find it challenging but rewarding at the end, while others say it's unashamedly difficult and requires a lot of patience and dedication. Some customers also feel the game is hard to get into because of no story behind it.
"...Every battle is a true test of skill and strategy, demanding precision, timing, and a deep understanding of your enemy's weaknesses...." Read more
"...But the utter lack of effort put into this title shows, particularly when put up against the later releases...." Read more
"...Unlike most action RPGs, Dark Souls is a methodical combat experience. Your attacks have obvious wind up and cool down times and so do your enemies...." Read more
"...In addition, the game required FAR more resources than reasonable to produce a solid 60fps, and even today, Blighttown manages to choke even the..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the multiplayer aspect of the game. Some mention that their favorite update has been the enhanced multiplayer aspect, with new 6-person co-op and the ability to have up to three friendly helpers and four invaders. However, others say that the multiplayer isn't very active and the multiplayer co-ops doesn't work with friends.
"...The multiplayer has also been expanded to allow 2-6 players to run around as opposed to the 2-4 previously...." Read more
"...The multiplayer in this game is really unique. If you have humanity, you can sacrifice some to unhollow yourself...." Read more
"...and finally, multiplayer has been changed (which includes password matchmaking)...." Read more
"...and you can have up to three friendly helpers and, in some areas (forest), four invaders..." Read more
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Dark Souls has players controlling an undead character that they will create and name. After escaping the Undead Asylum they'll be thrust into the world of Lordran, a world where things look rather bleak. The fire is dying and as the chosen undead you will fight various monsters and old heroes to either reignite the flame and keep the age of fire going longer, or thrust the world into darkness for a new era. There is this misconception that the only appeal Dark Souls has is its challenge. If that was all there was to its success and fandom, however, Dark Souls would likely not be as popular as it is. A large portion of is fanbase comes directly from those trying to decipher its story and lore, and just being in the world it takes place in. Lordran is a very dark and mysterious world and this has become just as synonymous with Dark Souls as the difficulty has. Though Dark Souls story seems simple on the surface, much of its story is deliberately vague, leaving the player to piece bits and pieces together on their own. In fact, once you're about halfway through the game it helps to watch the first cutscene again because it suddenly makes sense. Dark Souls is not a game known for holding your hand in any capacity and this includes the story. Much of the story is communicated to the player through the various environments, cryptic NPCs who have either lost all hope or gone mad in some way, and various items around the world. Unlike most games, reading the item description is imperative to understanding the story and the lore of the game, and even that won't provide you all the answers. Some things you're still left to collect and interpret for yourself. Of course, if you are in this just for the challenge then there's that as well. One can get a lot of enjoyment from Dark Souls without basking in the lore.
Dark Souls is best known for being challenging. When the game was marketed with the slogan "Prepare to Die," that's not just a warning. It's a promise. You will die. Over and over again. For players who accept this as an inevitability they'll quickly adapt and go forth. For players easily frustrated, however, this may not be the game for them. Especially because Dark Souls is far less forgiving in death than most games. This is still true today. Throughout the game the player will collect souls which are used as not only experience but currency. Any time the player dies they will drop their souls. You always have one chance to get your souls back, but if you die on the way, they'll be gone forever.
Sure enough, death lurks around every corner. But Dark Souls is not unfair in how it distributes death. Yes, there will be times when death is inevitable, but Dark Souls is more of a stern teacher rather than a cruel one. If an enemy kills you, the enemy placement never changes. Once you know of the threat lurking nearby you'll always know of the threat lurking nearby, and as you play you'll slowly learn their patterns, movements and placements that Dark Souls goes from being rather difficult to slowly being manageable. The game is designed for you to learn from failure, adapt and succeed. This is shown greatest in the games many boss fights. The hulking demons you fight throughout the game are always a challenge at first, but as you continue to die you'll eventually learn. There's nothing greater in Dark Souls than the feeling of landing the last hit on a boss that gave you trouble. And in that moment the game celebrates your success. Bosses explode in a flash of stardust as the words "Victory Achieved" show up on screen and you're rewarded handsomely with a ton of souls. Each victory feels like an accomplishment and even though I've played through the first game numerous times, I still feel a sense of joy whenever this happens.
The combat in Dark Souls is meticulous. Unlike most action RPGs, Dark Souls is a methodical combat experience. Your attacks have obvious wind up and cool down times and so do your enemies. Every attack every enemy uses is telegraphed enough for you to figure out how best to approach that particular situation and react accordingly. This is also true of bosses. However, the player is also tasked with managing a stamina gauge. So long as the gauge has a little juice left they can act. Stamnia depletes with each swing of the weapon, block of a shield or (as is the most common tactic in many situations) rolling. Learning these moments and exploiting them is the key to victory. Most failure in Dark Souls results in the inability to be patient. If you're used to games such as Bloodborne it may take time to relearn. This is particularly true as the engine in the first Dark Souls is not as fast as that of Bloodborne or Dark Souls III.
Though this is also not always in the game's favor. While combat is fine in and of itself, the combat is more refined in other games that came after. None of the combat quirks of Dark Souls II or III make it in here. Duel Wielding isn't a thing you can do here and if you loved that a lot it's an adjustment here. None of this is bad, mind you, and I certainly didn't expect FromSoftware to retrofit these mechanics into the game. After all, some of the future mechanics would make Dark Souls just a bit too easy and that isn't what the game is going for. Nevertheless, the combat actually holds up surprisingly well.
One area that has been vastly improved, however, is the multiplayer experience. Dark Souls is unique in that players can cooperate and go against each other in various ways. Players can join covenants that allow them to travel to other worlds and best others in PVP combat, but perhaps the most well known aspect of Dark Souls is the engagement in jolly cooperation! Not only can players invade to kill each other, but they can team up to go and challenge bosses together. In the original game the intent was to get help from a stranger. There was no way to set up local play with friends without going through tedious convoluted methods to do so. This is now simplified by allowing players to share a password and this allows for them to connect and play together far more easily. The multiplayer has also been expanded to allow 2-6 players to run around as opposed to the 2-4 previously. Dark Souls also still retains its message system. Throughout the game, you'll find messages on the ground that can provide hints (or tricks) as to what to do. If you ever feel lost, this system can give you some help.
Another aspect where the game shows noticeable improvement is that it no longer suffers from some of the frame issues that plagued the original release. This is especially good for places like Blight Town, an area where the framerate notoriously dropped considerably making an already difficult area that much more difficult. Blight Town alone will make you reconsider going back to the original PS3/360 release. The game runs at 60 frames per second, and while the frame does on occasion dip and lag can settle in it's never anywhere near as bad as it used to be. The downside to all of this, though, is that making the environments look better graphically does have the drawback of making more of the blemishes stand out. Everything is sharp and crisp and that's nice, but it also means that some textures reveal themselves to look rather ugly. Also of note is that some graphical hiccups such as floating destroyed barrels and crates are far more noticeable this time around.
That's not to say everything about the game has aged well. Some bosses aren't as memorable as they used to be. Some of my personal favorites are still as awesome as ever. I never tire of fighting Sif or Ornstein and Smough, but other bosses like the Moonlight Butterfly or the Bed of Chaos are not highlights for the game. Bed of Chaos in particular feels like a boss that the player needs to have a lot of luck in fighting. The game itself is still rewarding, but I'm reminded some parts of it I truly do not miss. On the other hand, though, most of the games other battles and locations hold up. Anor Londo, for instance, is still just as amazing here as it was the first time I played it in 2011, including some of its notorious difficulty areas.
On the other hand, it is something of a shame that FromSoftware didn't offer up a chance for players to remix the game if they so choose like how Dark Souls II's remaster did. If you played the original Dark Souls to death everything you've done will still work here. And as Dark Souls is a game about learning and mastery you'll have already done that. This doesn't mean there isn't much of a reason to play it if you've already mastered it, but it does mean that there isn't much new being offered to you. At the very least it does come with all the DLC from before packed in as well.
Is Dark Souls Remastered worth getting if you've already played it? Mostly it is. There are some aspects that haven't aged as well, but quite a bit of it has aged remarkably well. The more consistent framerate and easier time playing with friends in multiplayer make experiencing it worthwhile again. The game is also pretty gorgeous, for the most part. If you've never played Dark Souls before there is absolutely no reason to go with the original PS3/360 version. If you have and you simply want to step back into the world Lordran then this is a worthwhile investment.
"Dark Souls Remastered" takes the critically acclaimed original game and elevates it to new heights on the PlayStation 4. This visually stunning rendition breathes new life into Lordran, a sprawling and interconnected world filled with intricate level design, atmospheric locations, and a sense of foreboding that permeates every corner. The remastered version showcases enhanced graphics, improved lighting effects, and a buttery-smooth framerate that ensures every moment is a visual feast for the eyes.
But be warned, for the world of "Dark Souls" is not for the faint of heart. Prepare to face off against a relentless array of monstrous foes, each more challenging than the last. Every battle is a true test of skill and strategy, demanding precision, timing, and a deep understanding of your enemy's weaknesses. The combat system is a delicate dance of offense and defense, rewarding calculated risks while punishing careless mistakes. With each victorious encounter, you'll feel a surge of adrenaline and a sense of accomplishment that few games can replicate.
The lore of "Dark Souls" is a captivating tapestry that unfolds gradually as you explore the world. The game leaves much to interpretation, inviting players to piece together the intricate narrative through cryptic item descriptions, enigmatic characters, and subtle environmental storytelling. It's a testament to the game's depth and attention to detail, rewarding those who venture deeper with a rich and immersive lore that adds another layer of fascination to the experience.
While "Dark Souls Remastered" is undoubtedly challenging, it's also a masterclass in game design. The difficulty is never unfair, but rather a means to test your mettle and push you to improve. With every defeat, you'll learn from your mistakes, adapt your strategy, and grow as a player. The satisfaction that comes from overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds is unparalleled, creating a sense of accomplishment that lingers long after the game is turned off.
In addition to the remastered visuals, the PlayStation 4 version of "Dark Souls Remastered" offers a seamless multiplayer experience. Engage in jolly cooperation with fellow players to tackle challenging boss encounters or test your skills against other adventurers in intense player-versus-player battles. The online component adds another layer of depth to an already immersive world, fostering a sense of community and camaraderie among players.
On a technical level, "Dark Souls Remastered" on PlayStation 4 excels. The game runs smoothly, and the controls feel responsive, ensuring that every death or victory is a result of your own actions. The remastered edition also brings improvements to the game's performance and optimization, making it the definitive version for both newcomers and fans of the original.
In conclusion, "Dark Souls Remastered" on PlayStation 4 is a masterpiece that challenges, captivates, and rewards in equal measure. It's a testament to the brilliance of game design, delivering an immersive world, challenging gameplay, and a sense of accomplishment that few games can replicate. So, don your armor, unsheathe your blade, and prepare to embrace the abyss as you embark on a journey that will test your gaming soul like never before!