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Karpuz(1) on 11, Jun. 2009 21:50 (HKT)
Best Action RPG for the PS3
I received my copy from Play-Asia only in couple of days which is great. It is all in English except the manual which is written in Chinese.
The game it self presents a long gameplay which continues even after the ending as a part of the plot. It is true that the gameplay is not easy but once you master the fighting ...[read more...]
description
The king of the land has achieved his ambition in making his land prosper by tampering with powers that are too dangerous to be meddled with. Prosperity in his country, however, did not last and the old kings ambitions lands him neck deep in trouble. The power that he dabbled in caused a flood of smog to wash over the continent and unleashed countless demons that devour peoples' souls.
Create your hero and search for a way to rid the land of its monsters, but bear in mind that many have ventured into the smog and none has gotten out alive as of yet. Are you ready?
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Very difficult at first! This game is very good, and when you start it, you feel like the game is extremely hard, but as you play through the game, you realize that the game isn't that difficult and you start to enjoy the challenge that this game propose.
Extremely rewarding, and a great challenge! Demon's Souls is all everyone's been saying, and much more. This game will test your skills, learning and adaptability capacity, as well as your strategy planning!
Graphics: The eerie atmosphere is created - and maintaned - through very beautiful and detailed graphics. Textures are sharp when necessary; animations are fantastic and also extremely necessary, since the combat follows real-world physics (the battle animations indicate if your sword hit the wall instead of a foe, etc). The character design is impressive and refreshing, with some crazy bosses.
Audio: Outstanding. There's no overall music, besides the nexus and boss fights. The rest of the time, it's silence, with only the sound of steps, armour and weapons, magic spells and the roars of enemies. You can often take cues from enemies' sounds. The audio is probably the biggest contribution to the general atmosphere of the game.
Gameplay: Well, this is it. Demon's Souls excels in the gameplay department, with very balanced equipment and magic. Controls are extremely responsive, and you'll need them to be, for you can die in a split second. The game is hard but not cheap; you can be sure that whenever you die, you'll learn from it and take one more step toward mastering the game.
Equipment plays a vital role, and as soon as you get the gist of the game, you'll be wanting more and more of it. And trust me, the game will give back to you - in spades.
Online mode: simply fantastic. The way From Software integrated online is novel and will completely change your perception of the game. Helping others is a lot of fun, and being invaded - or invading someone's game - is a thrilling, exhilarating experience. You have to experience it to believe.
Overall: Great game. Definitely the sleeper hit of 2009. The trophies add immense replayability to the game. The online component is very immersive, as you can't communicate with other players besides using emotes. Writing and reading messages is a great way to help/be helped. In short, this game could be considered, so far, the best rpg of this generation.
Note: The deluxe edition is not only very beautiful, but the guide is very necessary for whoever wants to fully understand the mechanics - especially for those commited to get the trophies.
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