Demon's Souls

Number of Players

1 (Single Player)

Genre

Release Date

PlayStation 3

6th Oct 2009
25th Jun 2010
5th Feb 2009

PlayStation Store

8th Jan 2013, $19.99
23rd Jan 2013

Also Available On

Series

Wikipedia

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Controls

Visual

Audio

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39
News Demon's Souls' Old Monk Boss Fight Is Hidetaka Miyazaki's Favourite

Calls it an "intriguing boss"
In a new PlayStation Blog post, various developers have been asked what their favourite boss is from games developed by FromSoftware. Chief among them is creator Hidetaka Miyazaki himself, who explains the Old Monk encounter from Demon's Souls is his personal favourite. The boss fight first appeared in the PlayStation 3...
- Fri 4th Feb 2022
- Sony
- PS5
- PS3
- Demons Souls
21
News Demon's Souls Gets the Ultimate Glow Up in PS5 vs PS3 Comparison

Cult classic gets insane upgrade
Demon’s Souls, arguably the flagship PlayStation 5 launch game, looks extraordinary running on Sony’s next-gen system – but how does it compare to the original PlayStation 3 game? Well, as you probably may imagine, the delta between the two versions is extraordinary, with Bluepoint’s remake bursting with...
- Thu 17th Sep 2020
- Sony
- PS5
- PS3
- Demons Souls
- Videos
29
News Demon's Souls Remaster Rumours Just Won't Go Away

The soul still burns
Ah, good ol’ Demon’s Souls, eh? Before the series became a colossal hit, Sony actually funded the cult From Software role-playing game – although it famously passed on publishing it outside of its native Japan. The title went on to become a classic, of course, and there’s been rumours for a while that the platform...
- Sun 29th Sep 2019
- Sony
- PS5
- PS4
- Demons Souls
- Rumours
48
News Demon's Souls Remaster Rumours Reignited by One Word from Kotaku Editor Jason Schreier

Does he really know something?
Kotaku's Jason Schreier is a respected member of games media, often breaking news on important issues facing the industry. He's held in high regard and is well connected, and will often comment on rumours he's heard through the grapevine. The popular gaming forum ResetEra recently opened a thread, wishfully hoping for...
- Tue 26th Feb 2019
- Sony
- PS4
- Demons Souls
- Remaster
- Rumours
19
News FromSoftware's Hidetaka Miyazaki Not Opposed to Demon's Souls Remaster

But it'd have to be handled by another studio
There’s been strong speculation for some time that Sony is working on some kind of Demon’s Souls remake or remaster, although nothing’s ever been made official. That said, it sounds like original director and current FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki is not opposed to the idea – as long as...
- Wed 23rd Jan 2019
- Sony
- PS4
- Demons Souls
- FromSoftware
- Hidetaka Miyazaki
22
News Fans Are Fighting to Bring Demon's Souls to PS4

The Old One
With a Dark Souls remaster due out later this year and Demon’s Souls’ servers about to be disabled, fans are getting together to demonstrate there’s demand for a remaster of the classic PlayStation 3 exclusive. We’ve seen similar campaigns for both
- Wed 17th Jan 2018
- Sony
- PS4
- Demons Souls
- Culture
21
News Demon's Souls Servers Prepare to Die Next Year

Going dark around the globe
Update: Both Bandai Namco and Atlus have now confirmed that Demon’s Souls’ servers will be switched off in Europe and North America respectively on 28th February, meaning that the game’s days are numbered after nine years of life. As previously reported, you will still be able to play offline, though key...
- Tue 28th Nov 2017
- Sony
- PS3
- Demons Souls
25
News Demon's Souls Remaster Could Crawl Up and Die on Your PS4

Sony would need to find a developer, though
While we'd assumed that the industry was collectively done with remasters, it seems that there's still plenty of pent-up demand for a re-release of Demon's Souls on the PlayStation 4. And it could still happen according to director Hidetaka Miyazaki – it's just unlikely that From Software will be at the...
- Sun 10th Jul 2016
- Sony
- PS4
- Demons Souls
18
Soapbox Subtleties of the Souls Series That Make It Special

The secret in the souls
Who would have guessed that FromSoftware would go on to make a dent on the global game development scene when it dropped Demon's Souls? A seemingly inconspicuous title upon release, it spawned a game formula that has evolved and enthralled more and more with its sophisticated sequels. The games test your resolve with a blend...
- Fri 15th Apr 2016
- FromSoftware
- PS4
- PS3
- Dark Souls
- Bloodborne
2
News Demon's Souls Was a Disaster, but Miyazaki Saved It

From heaven (or hell)
Hidetaka Miyazaki's rise to prominence has been swift and unexpected. The Japanese developer – who now has a slew of critically acclaimed titles under his belt – most recently fronted production on PlayStation 4 exclusive Bloodborne, but his career path is an unusual one. He started out working for US company Oracle, before...
- Wed 1st Apr 2015
- Sony
- PS3
- PS4
- Hidetaka Miyazaki
- From Software

Beautiful, compelling, and at times unforgiving, Demon's Souls is the hardcore RPG experience PS3 owners have been waiting for.

Revolutionary online features define your adventure like never before, presenting seamless interconnectivity that serves in every instance to enhance the single-player game. Unprecedented in its depth and subtlety, peerless in its relentlessly challenging gameplay, Demon's Souls is the ultimate action RPG.

KEY FEATURES -

Ultimate hardcore RPG challenge - In this brutal land, death is inevitable, but not final. Combining the best features of an action game and RPG, you'll slice, smash, shoot, and cast magic against some of the most horrible, vicious enemies ever encountered. Are you strong enough to face up to the impossible and win?

Ground-breaking online capabilities - Network features go far beyond any previous RPG, allowing players to leave hints for each other, replay death scenes, cooperatively revive dead players, or invade and wreak havoc in another's game. Not merely an add-on feature, multiplayer options are vast, and uniquely focused on changing and intensifying the single player experience.

Freeform and flexible - The open-ended structure of the game means that there is no single path, but rather a wealth of options. Set your own pace and progress as you like. Build exactly the character you want by creating a detailed avatar, nurturing the right stats, and customizing your skills and equipment.

Combining the best features of an action game and RPG, you'll slice, smash, shoot, and cast magic against some of the most horrible, vicious enemies ever encountered
Network features go far beyond any previous RPG, allowing players to leave hints for each other, replay death scenes, cooperatively revive dead players, or invade and wreak havoc in another's game

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Yanni
Sun 12th Apr 2015

How come there is no review for this one?!?!?

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MicHaeL_MonStaR
Sun 5th Jan 2020

@Yanni I was wondering the same (although, 5 years later). It's a little strange, but perhaps the game is on the old side. I don't know what this website was like when it came out...