Old-school intelligence in the design
Ahmad / rank #145 / 2009-12-10 / 7.8
Ahmad reads Demon's Souls through level design, problem solving, and the pleasure of systems that stay interesting after nostalgia fades.
Action RPG / 2009
Demon's Souls is a defining release from a fast-changing era from FromSoftware, remembered on our archive for its action rpg identity and the conversation it created around play, craft, and taste.
7.5 average critic score
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Open interactive reviewsAhmad / rank #145 / 2009-12-10 / 7.8
Ahmad reads Demon's Souls through level design, problem solving, and the pleasure of systems that stay interesting after nostalgia fades.
Morteza / rank #278 / 2009-12-11 / 7.5
Morteza responds to how Demon's Souls binds mood, character, and play. The archive score is strongest when the game gives him a reason to keep going beyond pure challenge.
Faride / rank #244 / 2009-12-12 / 7.2
Faride connects with Demon's Souls when it gives the player room to breathe, look, listen, and enjoy the journey without losing momentum.