The most unforgiving game in the world. But also the most rewarding game. I still haven't finished Demon's souls.
This infectious notion of Demon souls being a rewarding game is simply stockholm syndrome. The games archaically flawed. Slow clumbsy controls. And a gameplay mechanic based purely on trial and error (something more commercially successful games have instantly been picked apart on in the passed). The game's a throw back to the NES days. Infact it reminded me alot of Dragons Liar.
Not to say there isn't a true gem hidden away in there. I loved the look of it, and i love the look of this new one. And how it incorporated online was a great innovation.
I still want to play this.
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Commented on 2011-03-04 14:50:06 In reply to bleachedsmiles
Posted by bleachedsmiles
This infectious notion of Demon souls being a rewarding game is simply stockholm syndrome. The games archaically flawed. Slow clumbsy controls. And a gameplay mechanic based purely on trial and error (something more commercially successful games have instantly been picked apart on in the passed). The game's a throw back to the NES days. Infact it reminded me alot of Dragons Liar.
Not to say there isn't a true gem hidden away in there. I loved the look of it, and i love the look of this new one. And how it incorporated online was a great innovation.
I still want to play this.
I disagree, the game is very rewarding if only because you really have to fight to get anywhere. It's like running face first in to a brick wall, but once you get in to it it get's really fun and rewarding when you start making progress and beating demons :)
Commented on 2011-03-04 15:32:14 In reply to ManThatYouFear
Posted by ManThatYouFear
Currently playing Otogi 1 and 2, much more fun than demons souls :D demons souls is a great and all, but i still think its highly overated.
I loved both the Otogi series and Demon's Souls even though I routinely got my ass kicked by black phantoms. I've been praying for an HD Otogi release for years since I no longer have an xbox.
Commented on 2011-03-04 15:34:50 In reply to IRAIPT0IR
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Posted by IRAIPT0IR
This is my most anticipated game along Moon Diver for the entire year!!!
another fan of Strider? so few these days.
Posted by ManThatYouFear
Currently playing Otogi 1 and 2, much more fun than demons souls :D demons souls is a great and all, but i still think its highly overated.
Dunno what is the connection between DS and Otogi, but have you been following El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron? The combat gameplay is somewhat similar to the Otogi series.
Commented on 2011-03-04 17:24:45 In reply to bleachedsmiles
Posted by bleachedsmiles
This infectious notion of Demon souls being a rewarding game is simply stockholm syndrome. The games archaically flawed. Slow clumbsy controls. And a gameplay mechanic based purely on trial and error (something more commercially successful games have instantly been picked apart on in the passed). The game's a throw back to the NES days. Infact it reminded me alot of Dragons Liar.
Not to say there isn't a true gem hidden away in there. I loved the look of it, and i love the look of this new one. And how it incorporated online was a great innovation.
I still want to play this.
LOL slow clumbsy controls? what game have you been playing because it aint DS mate, so take your bullshit elsewhere
Commented on 2011-03-04 17:32:27 In reply to Lafiel
Posted by Lafiel
@ Sath )
DS already had Boss Battle music ... well, I guess you were too focussed on the battle to notice ;)
Yes it had, but I wanted music in exploring as well, some dark mood ambient pieces while exploring would have been fine.
Was very very boring without it, hopefully this one has that.
Yes it had, but I wanted music in exploring as well, some dark mood ambient pieces while exploring would have been fine.
Was very very boring without it, hopefully this one has that.
No music while exploring please, just ambient sounds, some whispering in the dark.
Ambient music, enough low and high to be able to hear the sound FX and the moaning of the undead...etc.
No music at all, nothing.
Just you and the world around you in a dark forgoten place full of dark history and monsters in every corner, you will need balls of steel to conquer it.
You are saying that because you want Demons Souls so much, but considering you cant, you want Dark Souls to be a replica of Demons Souls so you can get it now that its coming to 360 as well LOL
Yes I said it LOL
But seriousy, it found it so damn boring and just depressing to play.
And dont give me that "use an ipod" nonsense, because if you have it in your ear then you cant hear the SFX of the enemies near you, stealth attacking behind a corner.
But seriousy, it found it so damn boring and just depressing to play.
And dont give me that "use an ipod" nonsense, because if you have it in your ear then you cant hear the SFX of the enemies near you, stealth attacking behind a corner.
No, no music at all, nothing, only you and the darkness around you waiting to eat you.
Commented on 2011-03-04 21:54:48 In reply to bleachedsmiles
Posted by bleachedsmiles
This infectious notion of Demon souls being a rewarding game is simply stockholm syndrome. The games archaically flawed. Slow clumbsy controls. And a gameplay mechanic based purely on trial and error (something more commercially successful games have instantly been picked apart on in the passed). The game's a throw back to the NES days. Infact it reminded me alot of Dragons Liar.
Not to say there isn't a true gem hidden away in there. I loved the look of it, and i love the look of this new one. And how it incorporated online was a great innovation.
I still want to play this.
Suck less. Everything about the game screams you should take your time, survey the situation, be tactical. It's not some casual hack-and-slash. Bring your twitch game.
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Commented on 2011-03-04 14:08:47I hope this time they add a much better character creation and please add ambient music during explorations and battle music for the bosses.
Other than that, very nice game.
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Commented on 2011-03-04 14:29:58Not to say there isn't a true gem hidden away in there. I loved the look of it, and i love the look of this new one. And how it incorporated online was a great innovation.
I still want to play this.
Commented on 2011-03-04 14:50:06 In reply to bleachedsmilesNot to say there isn't a true gem hidden away in there. I loved the look of it, and i love the look of this new one. And how it incorporated online was a great innovation.
I still want to play this.
Commented on 2011-03-04 14:51:27Other wanted games are far low on the list!!
Looks espectacular.
Commented on 2011-03-04 15:32:14 In reply to ManThatYouFear
Commented on 2011-03-04 15:34:50 In reply to IRAIPT0IR
Commented on 2011-03-04 16:30:15DS already had Boss Battle music ... well, I guess you were too focussed on the battle to notice ;)
@ bleached )
I disagree, DS's game system is think,advance slowly and keep your cool even when faced with massive enemies, not trial&error.
Commented on 2011-03-04 17:24:45 In reply to bleachedsmilesNot to say there isn't a true gem hidden away in there. I loved the look of it, and i love the look of this new one. And how it incorporated online was a great innovation.
I still want to play this.
Commented on 2011-03-04 17:26:45 In reply to johncEven though its been so long. :P
Commented on 2011-03-04 17:32:27 In reply to LafielDS already had Boss Battle music ... well, I guess you were too focussed on the battle to notice ;)
Was very very boring without it, hopefully this one has that.
Commented on 2011-03-04 17:36:01 In reply to SathWas very very boring without it, hopefully this one has that.
Hot damn!!
Commented on 2011-03-04 17:56:08 In reply to IRAIPT0IRHot damn!!
Commented on 2011-03-04 18:03:34 In reply to SathJust you and the world around you in a dark forgoten place full of dark history and monsters in every corner, you will need balls of steel to conquer it.
Badass stuff!
Commented on 2011-03-04 18:28:37Yes I said it LOL
But seriousy, it found it so damn boring and just depressing to play.
And dont give me that "use an ipod" nonsense, because if you have it in your ear then you cant hear the SFX of the enemies near you, stealth attacking behind a corner.
Commented on 2011-03-04 18:33:42 In reply to SathAnd dont give me that "use an ipod" nonsense, because if you have it in your ear then you cant hear the SFX of the enemies near you, stealth attacking behind a corner.
Commented on 2011-03-04 18:38:21 In reply to IRAIPT0IR
Commented on 2011-03-04 18:52:27 In reply to Sath
Commented on 2011-03-04 18:54:47 In reply to IRAIPT0IR
Commented on 2011-03-04 19:05:29 In reply to Sath
Commented on 2011-03-04 21:54:48 In reply to bleachedsmilesNot to say there isn't a true gem hidden away in there. I loved the look of it, and i love the look of this new one. And how it incorporated online was a great innovation.
I still want to play this.
Commented on 2011-03-04 21:58:50Pure ol school design right here, CoD and no skilled gamers need not apply!
Commented on 2011-03-05 17:57:36 In reply to Megido