Very interesting watching this all this time later, nobody knew what a behemoth this series would become. It's fun hearing what somebody thought of the game without the context of the successors.
dont let the difficulty of demons souls scare you off. the more you play the easier it becomes- you eventually become an unstoppable force. plus theres coop if your having trouble. demons souls is one the best gaming experiences ive ever had.
I'm really hating Gamestop about now. I had this game pre-ordered for the collector's edition a while ago. When I went to pick it up they told me they didn't have it. Also I heard one of the employees saying they sold it earlier to someone without a preorder. What the hell is the point of pre-ordering if its just a free for all when it's released? I knew this was going to happen... stupid Gamestop
@burple08 ya thats what i had to do, 70 euro in total for me to get it brand new factory sealed with P&P included off ebay - well worth the effort and cost though. but still i dont know why it wasnt simply released in europe, did they not think it would sell here or something? if so they are are very wrong
@miguelangel408 Its as long as you want to make it...once you beat it its starts over immediately at a higher difficulty with all the equipment and souls you had in the first run through....took me about 17 hours first playthrough.
soldier, knight, hunter, priest, magician, wanderer, barbarian, thief, temple knight, royalty those are the clases but all can end up equal. nothing is class restricted and u can 99 all stats, class just determines how you start out free gear/spells ect.
@ArtisticRedTiger Unfortunately this is no bank, so like you said, a good method would be to spend your souls as soon as you can to prevent losing them, especially before a boss fight!
You should be a reviewer for a gaming website or magazine. Your impressions/reviews are very well said and in detail. Anyways, I just got this game but am too busy with Uncharted 2.
@Laamafani2 They'ce actually got something special on till jan 20 something, Some white phantom worl tendancy or something ... so its good to know they are still running servers and giving something to the fans and players.,
You can actually make combos, The Kijij sword near the start of shrine of storms can do a 4 hit combo, swing twice as normal then tne quickly switch to 2 handed, use normal attack then strang attack, it can be quite effective with enough endurence and strength!
Good review.This is the best game I've played on ps3.Currently on my 3rd playthrough and I very rarely replay games.When the message "Black Phantom........." flashes up,this already very tense game gets tense exponential !.The game's difficulty is definitely a positive.Harsh,bleak,immersive and utterly compelling.Just buy it.
it has to be +/-10 levels to invade someone, i think. it's balanced very well, though. the defender is always at the advantage. in order to invade, you have to be in soul form which means you have 50% health. you have to wear the cling ring to raise it to 75% health, taking one of your two ring spots. you have to be in human form (100% health) to be invaded. that means you dont have to wear the cling ring and can use that slot for another item. is you have a PS3, buy this game.
When you die as a black phantom, you do not lose a stat point. When you die as a black phantom, you lose all of the souls in your inventory, so if you have no souls in your inventory, there's virtually no risk. If a black phantom dies to the environment, i.e. an NPC attacking you, missing and hitting them, falling off, or from a fire trap or whatnot, THEN the black phantom loses a stat point.
So recently ive been bored with games out their lately and was considering giving up till, i bought demons soul today and now my love for gaming is restored
Great video, Pete! I really need to pick up a PS3; hopefully I can get a job and save up for one. This game has intrigued me since I first read about it.
nice review and agree this game is addictive first day I got it all I did was play this since it was weekend took me about 3-5 days worth of playing deleting characters until I truly became pro with my str build and I am proud to say I havent lost in a pvp yet with it and I do invade a lot.
@toxi87 Well either you didn't spend enough time with it or it's just not your "cup of tea" per say. I know I want this game... badly, but I own a 360 so yeah. So tempted to trade it for a ps3 now.
yeah not even a rumour of us getting this in Europe. It took long enough to get to the US I guess the extra localization for Europe is just too much for them. Fingers crossed anyway.
@gLaDik Royalty is definitely the best noob class to start off with...and trust me..your first class..u want it to be the noob class..just to get a feel for the game..than next round u can try another class
Basically, I would say this about Demon's Souls: If you own a PS3, there is no reason you shouldn't get this game. In my opinion, it's possibly the best game on the system. It will kick your ass but you'll love every second of it. You'll regret not getting it.
I got the Black Phantom edition and it was only 1£4.95... Gave me all the Deluxe Edition shit except for the binder.... Namco Bandai... Not giving me a binder...
@miguelangel408 you can easily put in 300 hours in this game - so deep. spent on this game much more time than on FAllout 3. One of the best games I ve ever played. (not because of challenge but because of the gameplay). The most difficult are the first few hours with the game - it becomes much easier once you get a decent character). Really recommend this game.
This is an instense,very difficult game.Reviewers are actually not reviewing it because they cannot finish it and when they sent a note to the devs about it,they were told "We understand"...still going to buy it and at my Best Buy we only got the deluxe edition in so it is 60 bucks.
You need to try Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, i'm frustrated that i can't try this Demon's Souls in Denmark yet, but man, i just finished Uncharted 2, and if you want epic games try that, it is ART!
I just got it. I like the combat system far better than Skyrim's retarded combat. I'd rather have a game that does a few things very well than a game like Skyrim that has more features but does everything poorly. Skyrim is totally unchallenging, so it's not a real game. Diablo 3 is far too easy and simplistic also. I'm glad I found out about Demon's Souls, because I finally found a good fantasy RPG game.
@TomatoDragon They Realllly like their elaborate dvd menus.... These aren’t games, but rather movies. Because that’s all the PS3 can do. People who own PS3s get pissy when they find out their “console” is a Bluray player.
@kazzdude1 well, I looked online the first time I played and it said 4-1 gives good experience to newcomers. I suggest going there but not straying too far without blue phantoms. Fight the skeletons, but avoid the black skeletons. It's easy to take them out once you find a good strategy and for the love of god fight ONE at a time or you will be destroyed hah hah
that be a yes but you need to know demon souls is very hard and take time try to make sure you donot go after monster you think you can kill if you do they just end up kicking your butt and if you die alot the game get harder so best of luck and pick both up if you can ^^
@jepepe01 This game IS hard... you obviously haven't played it all. The game is easy as shit in the first 30 minutes but then it gets pretty difficult.
Very interesting watching this all this time later, nobody knew what a behemoth this series would become. It's fun hearing what somebody thought of the game without the context of the successors.
This is an interesting watch in 2019 lol. I’m thinking about getting a PS3 just to play this game.
I bought demon souls because of this video, about to start it on ps5 all over again
dont let the difficulty of demons souls scare you off. the more you play the easier it becomes- you eventually become an unstoppable force. plus theres coop if your having trouble. demons souls is one the best gaming experiences ive ever had.
I'm really hating Gamestop about now. I had this game pre-ordered for the collector's edition a while ago. When I went to pick it up they told me they didn't have it. Also I heard one of the employees saying they sold it earlier to someone without a preorder. What the hell is the point of pre-ordering if its just a free for all when it's released? I knew this was going to happen... stupid Gamestop
This video feels like a trip in time, very nice man
Hey Pete, you should do a review on dark souls 1 or 2.
@Thehekser no its not its a single player game for the most part but blue phantoms can help you through a level if you summon them
Surprised no mention of the subsequent souls games anywhere on your channel. Have you played Dark souls too? Did you like any of them?
They weren't released at the time.
Awesome, Pete. I got this game in the mail yesterday and I think I'm going to pop it in now and try it out.
@burple08 ya thats what i had to do, 70 euro in total for me to get it brand new factory sealed with P&P included off ebay - well worth the effort and cost though. but still i dont know why it wasnt simply released in europe, did they not think it would sell here or something? if so they are are very wrong
Excellent writeup Pete! Loved the Asian release through 3 times, picked up the NA released and really mastering my Tendency allignment.
@miguelangel408 Its as long as you want to make it...once you beat it its starts over immediately at a higher difficulty with all the equipment and souls you had in the first run through....took me about 17 hours first playthrough.
soldier, knight, hunter, priest, magician, wanderer, barbarian, thief, temple knight, royalty those are the clases but all can end up equal. nothing is class restricted and u can 99 all stats, class just determines how you start out free gear/spells ect.
@LightForce105 I think it's much harder. The checkpoints are a lot further spaced out in Demon's Souls.
@ArtisticRedTiger Unfortunately this is no bank, so like you said, a good method would be to spend your souls as soon as you can to prevent losing them, especially before a boss fight!
The leaving notes for other people to see feature is actually pretty cool.
It sounds good. I'm going to check some gameplay video out and then decide if I am going to get it.
Sounds like a good game.What are your thoughts on Battle Field 1943?
You should be a reviewer for a gaming website or magazine. Your impressions/reviews are very well said and in detail.
Anyways, I just got this game but am too busy with Uncharted 2.
@Laamafani2 They'ce actually got something special on till jan 20 something, Some white phantom worl tendancy or something ... so its good to know they are still running servers and giving something to the fans and players.,
Sorry not sure if this was mentioned in the video, but was this a ps3 exclusive? or can you pick this up for xbox 360?
Would be nice to see a UK release.
You can actually make combos, The Kijij sword near the start of shrine of storms can do a 4 hit combo, swing twice as normal then tne quickly switch to 2 handed, use normal attack then strang attack, it can be quite effective with enough endurence and strength!
@kazzdude1 it would give you experience, but after the first or second runthrough it's almost worthless the amount you get.
Good review.This is the best game I've played on ps3.Currently on my 3rd playthrough and I very rarely replay games.When the message "Black Phantom........." flashes up,this already very tense game gets tense exponential !.The game's difficulty is definitely a positive.Harsh,bleak,immersive and utterly compelling.Just buy it.
it has to be +/-10 levels to invade someone, i think.
it's balanced very well, though. the defender is always at the advantage. in order to invade, you have to be in soul form which means you have 50% health. you have to wear the cling ring to raise it to 75% health, taking one of your two ring spots.
you have to be in human form (100% health) to be invaded. that means you dont have to wear the cling ring and can use that slot for another item.
is you have a PS3, buy this game.
When you die as a black phantom, you do not lose a stat point. When you die as a black phantom, you lose all of the souls in your inventory, so if you have no souls in your inventory, there's virtually no risk.
If a black phantom dies to the environment, i.e. an NPC attacking you, missing and hitting them, falling off, or from a fire trap or whatnot, THEN the black phantom loses a stat point.
cause that makes sense, im sick of seeing negative comments
What are you going to do if your room catches on fire
is it coming to england ?
So recently ive been bored with games out their lately and was considering giving up till, i bought demons soul today and now my love for gaming is restored
What are the classes?
Do people still play dark souls on 360? I just bought it the other day havnt ayed it yet
@Lollitard OK, thanks ;) I heard that this game is very hard.!
Great video, Pete! I really need to pick up a PS3; hopefully I can get a job and save up for one. This game has intrigued me since I first read about it.
I like RPG's Should i Get Dragon Age: Origin and Demon's Souls??
nice review and agree this game is addictive first day I got it all I did was play this since it was weekend took me about 3-5 days worth of playing deleting characters until I truly became pro with my str build and I am proud to say I havent lost in a pvp yet with it and I do invade a lot.
Wow.. How many game do you have?
OMG HOW MANY GAMES DO YOU HAVE!!?? (look behind him)
@toxi87 Well either you didn't spend enough time with it or it's just not your "cup of tea" per say. I know I want this game... badly, but I own a 360 so yeah. So tempted to trade it for a ps3 now.
what happens if you force yourself into someone's game and they DC their PS3 from the internet right before you kill them?
yeah not even a rumour of us getting this in Europe. It took long enough to get to the US I guess the extra localization for Europe is just too much for them. Fingers crossed anyway.
@gLaDik Royalty is definitely the best noob class to start off with...and trust me..your first class..u want it to be the noob class..just to get a feel for the game..than next round u can try another class
this game sounds really good im going to write this down as a game to get ill probably wait til it drops in price to at least $30
wow i didnt know there was a deluxe edition
Basically, I would say this about Demon's Souls: If you own a PS3, there is no reason you shouldn't get this game. In my opinion, it's possibly the best game on the system. It will kick your ass but you'll love every second of it.
You'll regret not getting it.
@SirWetBiscuit do it while you can the servers are going to be up for another six months at least so heres your chance.
OMG HOW MANY GAMES DO YOU HAVE??!!! (look to the left)
nice review pete. awesome games.
I got the Black Phantom edition and it was only 1£4.95... Gave me all the Deluxe Edition shit except for the binder.... Namco Bandai... Not giving me a binder...
This game sounds pretty sweet. The way you die reminds me a lot like Everquest. Nice review Pete.
hey bro, a decade late but how did you like the game?
@miguelangel408 you can easily put in 300 hours in this game - so deep.
spent on this game much more time than on FAllout 3.
One of the best games I ve ever played. (not because of challenge but because of the gameplay). The most difficult are the first few hours with the game - it becomes much easier once you get a decent character). Really recommend this game.
@Blade025 i think temple knight is a way better noob class
look at the gamestop in the back lol nice vid
Great review, great game. Sprained my knee and had an excuse to play all weekend - winning...
it just came out in europe its called Demon's souls Black phantom edition it contains artbook sound track and strat guide to :) jus another naùme :)
@zentotoro do u live undder a rock?
You geting Uncharted 2?
This is an instense,very difficult game.Reviewers are actually not reviewing it because they cannot finish it and when they sent a note to the devs about it,they were told "We understand"...still going to buy it and at my Best Buy we only got the deluxe edition in so it is 60 bucks.
this game is awsome. I have a soul lv 24 Priest. Some bosses are realy hard for priests...
@TheBomberman27 me to im lvl 93 now in 3 days lol now begins the long needs for souls to lvl up well not on my lvl only 50k souls
ya, its just hard to find
You need to try Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, i'm frustrated that i can't try this Demon's Souls in Denmark yet, but man, i just finished Uncharted 2, and if you want epic games try that, it is ART!
I cannot wait for the release of Dark Souls, that is going to be fun.
You were right. It became legendary and created a whole new genre.
i love reading comments like ''this game isnt hard lolz'' u jus kno they're the ones that haven't played it or gave up.
I think Pete should record a trip to the barbers where he receives a short, back n sides and a clean shave with a cut throat razor!
@EyeAreCool it's a game where you slain demons. thats pretty much it
I remember him saying something about working at gamestop or stuff. i dunno. :3
Great review.
one of the best games ever made.
@TheRoboo wtf a month i got it 3 days and am lvl 94
im pretty shure pete workd at best buy, i think i sed it in 1 of his ld vids. any way itr a great gamecant wait for the EU relses
I just got it. I like the combat system far better than Skyrim's retarded combat. I'd rather have a game that does a few things very well than a game like Skyrim that has more features but does everything poorly. Skyrim is totally unchallenging, so it's not a real game. Diablo 3 is far too easy and simplistic also. I'm glad I found out about Demon's Souls, because I finally found a good fantasy RPG game.
I'm very jealous of your background
people moan that its not out in Europe well you can just buy the u.s version off ebay!!
awsome game and great impression
@TomatoDragon They Realllly like their elaborate dvd menus.... These aren’t games, but rather movies. Because that’s all the PS3 can do.
People who own PS3s get pissy when they find out their “console” is a Bluray player.
this sounds like a really awesome game to get.
i set my controller on the ground and killed blacksmith ED, what a mistake
I'm getting the game this christmas but if the assholes close the servers, I'm going to be very pissed.
i exclusively thought that was a tarantula on your shoulder but in the one day i saw you i realized it is your hair lulz
yeah i agree i love 360 but it wouldnt feel right playing ff 13 on it
i got black phantom edition it powns deluxe edition
Who else is getting recommend these old reviews after the remake came out?😆
@kazzdude1 well, I looked online the first time I played and it said 4-1 gives good experience to newcomers. I suggest going there but not straying too far without blue phantoms. Fight the skeletons, but avoid the black skeletons. It's easy to take them out once you find a good strategy and for the love of god fight ONE at a time or you will be destroyed hah hah
wait you don't have this game in the uk? DAMN i am sorry dude, although this is honestly one of the best games for the ps3
i don't know what it is but i just did nopt like this game, i played it for 10 minutes and was just not happy with it.
this game does some very innovative things!
Im getting a ps3 soon im gonna get this game thx Pete! very helpful
Dude,you know where i can get the asian version(i,m from chile D:)
Welcome to the world of gamestop, iv been jiped there so many times I have lost count.
He does ... incredibly I think he does
Damn thats cheap, how did you manage to do that?
im going to buy this game today
@stevenmarty hahahaha...i bet he doesnt.. good point
im sure he works at best buy
that be a yes but you need to know demon souls is very hard and take time try to make sure you donot go after monster you think you can kill if you do they just end up kicking your butt and if you die alot the game get harder so best of luck and pick both up if you can ^^
@jepepe01 This game IS hard... you obviously haven't played it all. The game is easy as shit in the first 30 minutes but then it gets pretty difficult.
both!but if you can't afford it..just get demons souls!