Despite Demon's Souls being an impressive game, it is worrying that the PS5 isn't able to run it at native 4K/60. The fact that it may be coming to Xbox consoles at all is news in itself, however, as the original only saw a release for the PlayStation 3. With more people gaming than ever before in 2020, this may well be the biggest next-gen launch in console history. It also drew inspiration from video games such as Ico, The Legend of Zelda, as well as manga such as Berserk and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. [99], As of March 2015[update], Demon's Souls had sold an estimated 1.7 million copies,[100] while as of June 2019[update], the Dark Souls series had sold over 25 million copies worldwide. [10][21] From Software wanted to craft games similar to Demon's Souls but the exclusivity of the IP to Sony prevented them from using the same name on other platforms. [122], Other games cited to have been generally influenced by Souls include Destiny,[123] Shovel Knight,[75][80] Titan Souls,[75] The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt,[124] Assassin's Creed Odyssey,[125] God of War,[126] and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Demon’s Souls kommt nicht für Xbox Series X oder Xbox Series S. Das Remake von Demon’s Souls ist ein exklusives PS5-Spiel, das nicht für zusätzliche Plattformen veröffentlicht wird. It has also been described as a spiritual successor to the King's Field series of games, while at the same time being described as a separate entity "guided by differing core game design concepts." The series has been both praised and criticized for its high level of game difficulty. Anders sieht es bei Xbox Series X und S aus: Sony-Exklusivspiele erscheinen bisher grundsätzlich nicht für die Konkurrenz-Konsolen – und das wird wohl auch in der Next Gen und damit bei "Demon's Souls" so bleiben. Demon's Souls Soundtrack Gets The Vinyl Treatment With Gorgeous Deluxe Edition. Now that Demon's Souls is on PS5 with an incredible amount of updates to make it feel like a new experience, even more eyes are on this brutally unforgiving game experience that launched an epic line of gaming experiences with Dark Souls and Bloodborne. :( I don’t think it’s worth buying the Ps5 instead of the Xbox only for one game and that’s why I ask you for alternatives wich are very similar to Demon’s Souls. Demon's Souls Remake has been announced as a PlayStation 5 exclusive. So, the very quick answer to the question we’ve posed is that Demon’s Souls will only be available for PS5 on November 12. [131], "How FromSoft took the action-RPG to a new level by putting faith in Dark Souls' players", "Atlus Officially Announces Demon's Souls for North America", "Bloodborne director reveals his favourite boss from the "Souls" series", "Demon's Souls Director Discusses Difficulty, Sequels, And More", "Bloodborne creator Hidetaka Miyazaki: 'I didn't have a dream. Alla fine del nuovo trailer mostrato allo Showcase è infatti emerso con una breve postilla che il gioco uscirà su … While Sony has had decisively better exclusives for the PS4 compared to what Microsoft released for Xbox One, Xbox Studios have revealed trailers and clips of some promising first-party titles for the Series X and S. Whether these would be enough to win this gen's "console war" is a question that remains to be answered. [127] The "bloodstain" and other similar death mechanics have also been used in games such as Nioh and Nier: Automata. It looks absolutely amazing but sadly it’s a ps5 exclusive. Released in 2009 for PlayStation 3, Demon's Souls is the first game in the Souls series. Players assume the role of a cursed human character who sets out to discover the fate of undead humans like themselves. The plot of the Dark Souls trilogy differs in that it revolves around the player's attempts, through various means, to either reverse or perpetuate the spread of a curse of undeath known as the "Darksign" - which prevents true death but prompts the undead's gradual descent into a madness and decay called "Hollowing" - based on the player's decisions. [24] The game takes place in the fictional kingdom of Lordran. Demon’s Souls may be the game that kicked off the Souls subgenre of action-RPGs, but it is the ways in which it’s different from the Dark Souls games that really make it stand out. Here's a look at the two side by side for comparison's sake. The gameplay involves a character-creation system and emphasizes gathering loot through combat with enemies in a non-linear series of varied locations. The only way to really do it, if the Archdemon is dead, is by killing an invader. The trailer for the Demon's Souls remake up top came during today's PS5 Future of Gaming event. I agree that it's a stupid mechanic. The series' creator, Hidetaka Miyazaki, served as director for each of them with the exceptions of Dark Souls II and the externally developed Demon's Souls remake. Certain moves cannot be executed if the player lacks a certain amount of stamina, making them vulnerable to attack. The home of the Xbox Series X, the Xbox Series S, and the next generation of … Soulslike games also typically have means to permanently improve the player-character's abilities as to be able to progress further, typically by a type of currency that can be earned and spent but may be lost or abandoned between deaths if not appropriately managed, similar to the souls in the Souls series. [72][73] Dark Souls is also considered by some critics to be one of the greatest video games of all time,[74][75] and has influenced the development of many future video games. 02/10/2020. The two-piece vinyl set comes with a brand-new rendition of the Maiden in Black by artist Ken Taylor. Demon’s Souls first appeared on the PlayStation 3 in 2009 and quickly became the reference point for challenging mainstream games. Demon's Souls est un remake du jeu de rôle éponyme sorti en 2009 sur PS3. David Craddock of Shacknews called bloodstains "the hook that reels Demon's and Dark Souls players back in time and time again", and said that the resurrection of all enemies upon death make the journey back to one's bloodstain "quite the nail-biter". Demon's Souls Remake Should Be a PS5 Launch Title for One Big Reason. Another core aspect of the Souls games is its dependency on endurance in battle. Avec les autres œuvres à succès de From Software – Dark Souls, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice et le prochain Elden Ring – couvrant toutes plusieurs plates-formes, la question demeure: le remake de Demon’s Souls se libèrera-t-il enfin de ses chaînes PlayStation et sortira-t-il sur le Xbox Series X?. [6][25][26][27] A remaster of the game, Dark Souls: Remastered, was released in May 2018. The only way to really do it, if the Archdemon is dead, is by killing an invader. One of the core mechanics of the series is that it uses death to teach players how to react in hostile environments, encouraging repetition, learning from past mistakes, and prior experience as a means of overcoming its difficulty. The bonfire is a type of campfire in the action role-playing game Dark Souls and its sequels that functions as a checkpoint for the player character's progress, as well as reviving most enemies that the player previously killed. When a player dies, a bloodstain can be left in other players' game world that when activated can show a ghost playing out their final moments, indicating how that person died and potentially helping the player avoid the same fate in advance. Demon's Souls and Spider-Man: Miles Morales sold better than the Xbox Series X and Series S during next-gen launch week in Japan. https://www.dailystar.co.uk/.../demons-souls-remake-coming-xbox-22201256 That means that developers Japan Studio and Bluepoint Games will be getting the game up and running on PlayStation 5 … Demon’s Souls may be the game that kicked off the Souls subgenre of action-RPGs, but it is the ways in which it’s different from the Dark Souls games that really make it stand out. Fans and journalists often group the games under the moniker "Soulsborne". [128][129] The series has also been cited as an influence on several of the PlayStation 4's PlayStation Network features, including its asynchronous messaging, social networking and video sharing features,[130] as well as for the television show, Stranger Things. In any case, Demon’s Souls will launch exclusively for PS5 on November 12, 2020. [89][90][91][92][93], The "bloodstain" gameplay mechanic has been given praise by critics. [39], In an interview promoting Dark Souls III, Miyazaki was asked how he felt about the current number of Souls games. [22] It was released in 2011 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Players must balance their rate of attacks against defensive moves and brief periods of rest to survive more difficult encounters. It had an online multiplayer system integrated into single-player, in which players could leave messages and warnings for other players' worlds, as well as join other players to assist and/or kill them. [101][102] Dark Souls III broke sales records upon release, with the title being the fastest-selling game in Bandai Namco's history, selling over three million copies worldwide a month after its international release. Performing attacks, blocking, or dodging consume stamina, which otherwise quickly restores if the player stands still or just walks around. Lou Contaldi "[12] It also drew inspiration from video games such as Ico,[13][14] The Legend of Zelda,[12] as well as manga such as Berserk and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. Non, Demon’s Souls ne viendra pas sur Xbox Series X ou Xbox Series S.Sony a confirmé que Demon’s Souls est un jeu exclusif à PS5.Demon’s Souls ne vient pas non plus sur PC. [94] He stated that the harshest punishment one can receive in a Souls game is "not dying once, but twice. '"[95] GamesRadar+ called bloodstains, in combination with Demon Souls's message system, "a graceful, elegant way of letting players guide each other without the need for words", and said that "rarely has the price of failure been balanced on such a precarious knife edge" as being forced to retrieve one's bloodstain. The multiplayer servers were shut down in early 2018 due to inactivity. Furthermore, Sony has not officially revealed any subsequent plans to port the upcoming remake to additional platforms in the near future. Players must piece together clues in order to understand the story, rather than being told the story through more traditional means, such as through cutscenes. [38] The game takes place in the kingdom of Lothric, where the player must end the cycle of linking the Flame. Demon’s Souls kommt auch nicht zum PC. 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Famitsu - PlayStation 5 sold 118K units in 4 days, Xbox Series X|S sold 21K units in 6 days, Miles Morales and Demon's Souls sell 18K+ each [Japan] Thread starter mazi Start date Nov 18, 2020 Aside from some parts of the world where the PS5 won't be released until tomorrow, the next generation of console has arrived around the world. Instead, From Software crafted a new intellectual property to be published on multiple consoles. This is a friendly reminder to all users to be civil in your communications. Another recurring motif is that of a once powerful and prosperous kingdom which has fallen into ruin: for example the setting of Demon's Souls, Boletaria, in which the player attempts to halt the spread of a demon-infested fog that threatens to consume the world. [8][9] It has also been described as a spiritual successor to the King's Field series of games,[10][11] while at the same time being described as a separate entity "guided by differing core game design concepts. ... Kotaku. [31] In 2015, an updated version featuring The Lost Crowns downloadable content was released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, under the title Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin[32] - with the latter two platforms receiving retail releases. From Software, developer of Demon’s Souls, the Dark Souls series, Bloodborne and 2019 Game of the Year Sekiro: Shadows Dies Twice, has become one of the most acclaimed developers in the gaming industry.It is also currently in the development of … Those who watched the digital event may have noticed that the original version of the Demon’s Souls gameplay trailer ended with a screen that noted the remake would “not be available on other consoles for a limited time” and would seemingly be “also available on PC.” However, Sony soon informed Kotaku and other websites that the reference to Demon’s Souls coming to other platforms was the result of “human error.” When PC Gamer pressed Sony for more information, they simply reiterated that Demon’s Souls is “exclusive to PlayStation 5.”. There's no denying how gorgeous and stunning Demon's Souls is on the PlayStation 5. [29][30] It was released in 2014 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. In terms of visuals, I’d go so far as to call Demon’s Souls the only real next-gen game on the market. The recent PlayStation 5 showcase generated a surprisingly justified number of questions regarding whether or not the Demon’s Souls remake is coming to Xbox, PC, and potentially other platforms. Again, we understand if you feel like it’s a stretch for that many studios to make a similar mistake on such a big stage. At the end of each game, characters may reignite the "first flame" or allow it to fade, recurring a choice others have made before, which eventually becomes a plot point in itself. [103][104] By May 2020, the Dark Souls series had sold over 27 million copies. Demon's Souls is poised to be one of the PS5's best launch games, but could it be coming to PC, Xbox, and other platforms? [50][51][52][53], The Souls series has been met with critical acclaim. 86 votes, 144 comments. [8] A remake by Bluepoint Games was released for the PlayStation 5 in November 2020. Sure, the developers at Bluepoint may have started out by getting the existing game code up and running, and the final gameplay design may be quite similar to the original game, but everything else is wildly different. Keine Xbox-Version, keine PS4-Version. Demon’s Souls non arriverà su Xbox Series X o Xbox Series S. Il remake di Demon’s Souls è un gioco esclusivo per PS5 che non verrà rilasciato per piattaforme aggiuntive. Overall, Demon’s Souls is still the most interesting and varied game in the Souls series. The fact that it may be coming to Xbox consoles at all is news in itself, however, as the original only saw a release for the PlayStation 3. "[94] Stephen Totilo of Kotaku called bloodstains the "best game death innovation" after playing a demo of Demon's Souls, questioning 'what took so long for a breakthrough like this? La réponse, du moins pour le moment, est non. Announced as a Playstation 3 exclusive at TGS 2008 , the game bought Fromsoftware & Sony Japan studios Anders sieht es bei Xbox Series X und S aus: Sony-Exklusivspiele erscheinen bisher grundsätzlich nicht für die Konkurrenz-Konsolen – und das wird wohl auch in der Next Gen und damit bei "Demon's Souls" so bleiben. If you get to PBWT (-90 to -100 WT) by repeatedly dying in Body Form, then kill the Black Phantom NPC (+90 WT) and then the Primeval Demon (+75 WT) without warping in between , this will put you at +65 to +75 World Tendancy (you need +90 to +100 for PWWT). The game was available on Xbox and PS3, and sold rather poorly at first. [106] That same month, a Kickstarter campaign for an officially licensed board game based on the series was announced, titled Dark Souls – The Board Game. By 2020, the Souls series had sold over 28.7 million copies. Demon’s Souls is not a game you should expect to end the same year you start it. If you get to PBWT (-90 to -100 WT) by repeatedly dying in Body Form, then kill the Black Phantom NPC (+90 WT) and then the Primeval Demon (+75 WT) without warping in between, this will put you at +65 to +75 World Tendancy (you need +90 to +100 for PWWT). "[40] In April 2016, it was reported that Miyazaki and FromSoftware had begun working on a new intellectual property (Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice), and had no current plans to continue the Souls series with sequels or spin-offs.