So how about this? First Blog and first?..... I thought about this all day at work today. What could I talk about? It had to be something about gaming? "A game, what game though?" Then it hit me, "ah yes, I got it". I have seen shows and read all types of reviews/articles on what was the "best game of 2010" , and everyones expert opinion on why their choices. They all seemed to be leaning towards title such as Uncharted 2 and Cod4 Mw2, both fantastic titles I agree! But I just didn't get it! How could they not even mention something like the most underrated game of the year, Demon's Souls!
This Japanese premium imported game is some of the most challenging and rewarding games of all time!!! I know that is a very tall statement for this time in gaming. There was such a buzz going on about this game before its launch, my friend and I did massive research to see what all the hype was about!?!? All basically came down to the same conclusion, this game took no prisoners! Now from my stand point this was some of the most interesting news i heard in awhile, I personally love a challenge and difficulty!! Being pushed to the max to achieve the ultimate goal, so this was right up my alley.
This game was on my radar from weeks to come, thinking wonder what its really like ? Many claimed it was too much, and just got you way to frustrated to the point of wanting to break stuff! I have had the history of being pretty patient when it comes to gaming, I built that from being a kid in the 8-bit era and playing those games until completion, frustration was always there being a kid and all!!! In those days most games didn't have saves or memory cards, it was a one time deal. This is what this game consists of, brutal level design with will take its toll in you mentally! If you die thats it start from the start again, and lose all your souls(currency). You could make it all the way to the gate of where the next boss is waiting to kill you and take your souls and be struck by an arrow and die! lol
Atlus and From Software have really made a game this generation needed. I solid single player action RPG with amazing level designs almost structured in a old school format! It was released in Japan first were it gained popularity, then it was brought over by here. I don't know why Sony didn't of licensing, but it is here! Games in this time seem to be leaning towards a playable movie, which is fun! But what is the take away? What do you get out it? You just ride the rails, and if you die! oppppssss!!! Just restart close to where you were, knowing the mistake you made. Shit, most games only last 6-8hrs now! Even most cartridges could produce more then that, shit..... the PS1 had more lengthy/quality titles!!!
Here is why this game was my number one of last year. This game takes skill, patients, and endurance to complete or even tackle! You are a dead knight, fighting you way back to defeat a demon to regain your life! sounds simple? It honestly isn't! It's so much more then that. With thousands of weapons/armor and other goodies in the game there is always something to get, loot, or search for in the worlds! With a level cap of 712 and increasingly more souls to gain to reach this goal, it could be considered one of the longest Rpg's on the PS3. Every playthrough (If you can even reach that) get tougher, harder! The multi-player is a key element in this game too. You can leave souls signs in the worlds you visit, that other people inhabit too. These signs can be either helpful like "new weapon ahead" or misleading like "new weapon ahead" as you jump off the cliff!!!! See what I mean ?
You can't really see anyone physically, just an illumination of there body on soul form! Everyone running around trying to get free. The other soul sign is for a dead person to put down and cast a living person(s) to help them. In this you and your friend can blast through levels together helping him regain his living form and move on to the next level..... There is not chat feature, which pissed a lot of gamers off!!! I agree.... at first, but then realized this was smart design for multi-player! With communication it would make them game a little easier, and if they were going for that ? Fuck ! They did it!! But its not really a big deal, all you have to do is call your friend on the phone, hook up the blue-tooth set and go grinding too! Grinding is long and takes time, cause lets face it you can loose everything you earned in the level if your not careful! You can always run to the start of the level and hit up the Nexus, which is the place like limbo! This is where you plan for your battle!
The nexus consists of a blacksmith who can fix you up with weapons and repair them for you, a man who holds your items for you, and the Maiden. The Maiden is the one who take your souls you collected and level up your powers and attributes. There is also a Mage and A priest, the both sell you various spells and mircles which you will need! Farther in the game and based on who you save/rescue you can also unlock more characters that can help you out, won't spoil that part! The Combat is tough fast and keep you on your toes, blocking is key and counter attacks! Weapon choice for certain situation will always help, you can easily be cut down with couple strikes!
This is best part about the game, combat! This is what makes or breaks this type action rpg, cause if its too boring and filled with stories you can lose your gamers easily, and they just want to get to the point of it all and eventually don't even care about the story in the long run! This game makes you fear for your life, makes you think that at ever turn in the game I could die, simple as that! That is the feeling I like to chase in a game, cause once you have completed that level the sense of reward is unmatchable! I haven't felt that since I first played Resident Evil 4 on the Gamecube in 05. That's why it is my pick of last year and so much more, it is something that you truly have to experience for yourself if you call yourself a "Gamer." 10/10
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