Dark Souls

Gandalph · 08-07-2011 10:37am

rickyjb wrote: »

I'm not 100% but I don't think so, it's from a relatively small developer called From Software who I don't think had anything to do with Res Evil.

Ah, you're thinking of Capcom and Devil May Cry is it?

Nah Im pretty familiar with DMC, Im just usually aware of big titles and alot of people are going on about this demon souls but I dont think Iv seen it (apart from what I maybe seen in xtra vision last night)

Kiith · 08-07-2011 10:51am

Demon's Souls is definitely worth getting...just be ready for anger and frustration.

rickyjb · 08-07-2011 11:26am

Gandalph wrote: »

Nah Im pretty familiar with DMC, Im just usually aware of big titles and alot of people are going on about this demon souls but I dont think Iv seen it (apart from what I maybe seen in xtra vision last night)

Anger and frustration but also achievement when you finally start killing some bosses. It's usually going pretty cheap on Zavvi, around the 15 quid mark delivered if you're interested. It's heavy enough on the RPG element though so if you're new to that type of game it could be a struggle to begin with.

Kiith · 08-07-2011 9:40pm

How to be a dick...Dark Souls style :P

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J97jJhW6d3M

F1ngers · 09-08-2011 2:00pm

Available for pre-order at Gamestop: http://www.gamestop.ie/core/common/default.aspx?quickSearch=Dark%20souls.

Kiith · 16-08-2011 2:42pm

New trailer released.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuG4FZNnuBA

Magill · 16-08-2011 3:08pm

Im scared

Retr0gamer · 16-08-2011 5:24pm

Sorry Catherine, but come Dark Souls release date I doubt you'll be my game of the year contender

YouSavedMyLife · 20-08-2011 4:34pm

No idea why but this trailer really did it for me. The music fits for some reason. I was gonna pick up Dark Souls on release but this trailer just made me...GET HYPE!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZ-Gbb0hRjE

F1ngers · 25-08-2011 7:16pm

Doesn't show an awful lot, but it's part 1 of ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isjdSi0eKoc

The Freeman · 12-09-2011 1:32pm

Reviews starting to come out on this game a its out in japan next week, looking very positive....

Prepare to die
Words cannot describe how much I'm looking forward to Dark Souls. I feel like a kid again waiting for this game. Japanese magazine Dengeki has given it 90/90/95/95 from four reviewers with one saying that they only gave it 90 because it was too hard!

The buzz this game is generating is great too, you can see all the other sites going on and on about Modern Warfare 3 and Battlefield and so on but I really feel this game is gonna dent a lot of the biggies cash wise when I look at the comments about Dark Souls.

A real fan’s game that will do well because it treats its fans with respect, it's so rare for a complete game to be released with no intention of downloadable content and a load of bonuses for no extra cash to boot. Well done From Software long may you and your wonderful games continue.

Read more: http://www.metro.co.uk/tech/games/874995-games-inbox-dark-souls-review-hacking-deus-ex-and-advising-nintendo#ixzz1XjziohaB

penev10 · 12-09-2011 6:57pm

I can't remember having such levels of anticipation for a game for about 10 years. I can only feel I'll be somewhat underwhelmed.

Demons Souls was such a surprise. More of the same (which is what Dark Souls appears to be) will surely just see an earlier plateuing of excitement as familiarity sets in all that much readier.

Varik · 21-09-2011 8:16pm

According to Japanese gaming blog Esuteru,

Gamers(not press) who've managed to get a early copy of Dark Souls are currently being punished, the dev team are throwing horrifically overpowered, maximum level Black Phantoms at the players who got their copy before the release date.

richymcdermott · 21-09-2011 8:40pm

Varik wrote: »

According to Japanese gaming blog Esuteru,

Gamers(not press) who've managed to get a early copy of Dark Souls are currently being punished, the dev team are throwing horrifically overpowered, maximum level Black Phantoms at the players who got their copy before the release date.

That will teach them

Kiith · 22-09-2011 10:19am

I love From Software. (link to whats mentioned above). The Black Phantoms in question have 150k health, and was far more powerful then even a 60+ hours character.

http://kotaku.com/5842561/early-dark-souls-players-thwarted-in-typically-brutal-fashion

I so can't wait for this game. Less then 2 weeks now.

AnCapaillMor · 22-09-2011 10:32am

Thats class, a black phantom invader can really screw you up at times.

penev10 · 22-09-2011 11:16am

EDGE's reviewers are 60+ hours in, should have a review any day so.

Kiith · 22-09-2011 11:17am

It's out in Japan today i think, so we should hopefully start seeing loads of reviews.

Burning Eclipse · 22-09-2011 11:20am

Just ordered from gamestop.ie - just short of €45 delivered with express postage. I got Gears 3 a day early using the same service.

tonydude · 22-09-2011 12:21pm

Burning Eclipse wrote: »

Just ordered from gamestop.ie - just short of €45 delivered with express postage. I got Gears 3 a day early using the same service.

Do they take the money immediately or w8 til is shipped ??

Burning Eclipse · 22-09-2011 12:22pm

tonydude wrote: »

Do they take the money immediately or w8 til is shipped ??

They wait AFAIK, but take a look on the site, it should be there somewhere.

johnny_ultimate · 22-09-2011 12:23pm

Burning Eclipse wrote: »

Just ordered from gamestop.ie - just short of €45 delivered with express postage. I got Gears 3 a day early using the same service.

Ugh, just did the same (opted for normal postage though 'cos I'm cheap

).

*cuts up credit card to resist further temptation over the coming months*

*sellotapes it back together when realises Uncharted 3 / DoDonPachi are coming out*

Kiith · 22-09-2011 12:40pm

Gamestop.ie use Laser? Happy days. I cut up my credit card recently, and haven't been able to order games online. Dark Souls ordered there, and will probably pre-order a few more. Hopefully it won't take the money straight away...as i don't think i have any.

Ok, it does take the money out straight away :P

tonydude · 22-09-2011 12:49pm

Sent them a message regarding the preorder payment system so when i get a response ill let ye know, need to fill my paypal account to soften the blow

Edit :Ok just got this , they were fast responding

''Hi,

Payment is taken in full on placing your pre-order. Should the price go up before release you will still only pay the pre-ordered price, however, should the price be reduced we will refund you the difference. Also if you decide to cancel your order we will refund your card in full. Should you require any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact us.

Have a lovely day!

Kind Regards,
Rebecca.''

Kiith · 22-09-2011 12:50pm

If you pay with Laser, they will take it out straight away. They just did for me, which is fair enough.

penev10 · 22-09-2011 4:18pm

Express delivery with Gamestop.ie for me.

Look like there'll be a few of us getting pre-release copies so. Bring on the Black Phantoms!! (not really, I always freak out when I get invaded :P)

Kiith · 22-09-2011 4:22pm

I'm looking forward to hopefully being invaded by a BP with 150k health. I'll die, but i'll die laughing. Then i'll resurrect and try and ruin someone else's day

weiland79 · 22-09-2011 4:35pm

penev10 wrote: »

(not really, I always freak out when I get invaded :P)

Ha Ha me too.

Run away, run away very fast. Jesus that was close thankfully he got bored and left.

Phew.

notahappycamper · 22-09-2011 6:15pm

Which version guys - PS3 or Xbox 360?

Kiith · 22-09-2011 6:22pm

I went for the PS3, as i have Demons Souls on that. Figured there probably isn't much difference gameplay, but my Xbox Live account is currently inactive.

penev10 · 22-09-2011 6:59pm

PS3

Hopefully PSN behaves itself. Had a few weird World Tendency shifts last time around but nothign worth complaining about.

Big Knox · 22-09-2011 8:37pm

So have been following the community closely and have been watching streams the last few days. I told myself I wouldn't but I couldn't resist.

Have a good idea of the main game mechanics now and what differs from Demon's Souls. One thing I can confirm is this is ALOT harder than it's older brother and you're looking at 100+ hours completion time if you don't use a guide!! :eek:

It is going to absolutely crush new players, I honestly can't see it being too big on the Xbox it's brutal!!

Magill · 22-09-2011 9:27pm

Big Knox wrote: »

So have been following the community closely and have been watching streams the last few days. I told myself I wouldn't but I couldn't resist.

Have a good idea of the main game mechanics now and what differs from Demon's Souls. One thing I can confirm is this is ALOT harder than it's older brother and you're looking at 100+ hours completion time if you don't use a guide!! :eek:

It is going to absolutely crush new players, I honestly can't see it being too big on the Xbox it's brutal!!

Cant wait !! gonna be the only game in my PS3 till skyrim i reckon.

Think your right about not being too big on xbox, everyone knows xbox players are noobs !!!!

YouSavedMyLife · 22-09-2011 10:05pm

PS3

Its the lead platform, but besides that it will give me something to actually play on the thing

weiland79 · 22-09-2011 10:08pm

I've just started following @kezamacdonald on Twitter. She is IGN UK's games editor and is playing through the game and updating as she goes. She's not giving too much away, but by all accounts if you thought Demons souls was hard, you ain't seen nothin yet!

Big Knox · 22-09-2011 11:17pm

weiland79 wrote: »

I've just started following @kezamacdonald on Twitter. She is IGN UK's games editor and is playing through the game and updating as she goes. She's not giving too much away, but by all accounts if you thought Demons souls was hard, you ain't seen nothin yet!

A girl is doing the review??? She's never going to finish it, we all know girls are horrible at games this will eat her up!!! :P

Kiith · 23-09-2011 9:00am

It won't bother her as much when the game grabs her by the balls and twists...like the previous one did to me many many times.

Burning Eclipse · 23-09-2011 10:07am

Linky.

The bonfires sound like a masterstroke. Safe areas that make the game harder

Kiith · 23-09-2011 10:18am

Just read that there. Sounds fantastic. Throwing double Maneaters at you within first few hours? **** sake :P

johnny_ultimate · 23-09-2011 10:29am

I just really hope they toe the line between cheap hard and challenging hard. Its From so I trust em, but one article I read mentioning at least one stealth death is ever so slight cause for concern.

Burning Eclipse · 23-09-2011 11:32am

johnny_ultimate wrote: »

I just really hope they toe the line between cheap hard and challenging hard. Its From so I trust em, but one article I read mentioning at least one stealth death is ever so slight cause for concern.

Hmmm, I don't like the sound of that. One of the things I respected so much about Demon's Souls was that it was never cheap. When I died it was my fault... curiously testing out that first red-eyed knight (dead), not paying 100% attention (often dead), pushing my luck a little bit too far (dead again). The game taught you to become a better player. I hope Dark Souls is equally fair.

penev10 · 23-09-2011 12:40pm

Burning Eclipse wrote: »

Hmmm, I don't like the sound of that. One of the things I respected so much about Demon's Souls was that it was never cheap. When I died it was my fault... curiously testing out that first red-eyed knight (dead), not paying 100% attention (often dead), pushing my luck a little bit too far (dead again). The game taught you to become a better player. I hope Dark Souls is equally fair.

Totally agree.

Even when I felt cheated - arbitrarily fall off the wooden structures in 5-1, the Maneater whipping you off the bridge, the horrible slog of 5-2 etc. I still felt compelled to play again as the game is so rewarding. Levelling up makes a difference, each new piece of kit can make a difference, getting around the next corner can feel like an achievement.

Hence I'm not too worried if there are a few cheap deaths in there. I've read (in EDGE's preview) that the new traps are particularly nasty for instance.

tok9 · 24-09-2011 3:19pm

Decided to buy this off gamestop too. First game i've ever pre ordered and 40 euro is a decent price.

Can't wait for it. Also can't believe the they are throwing man eaters at us early on! The amount of times they killed me was ridiculous!

Big Knox · 24-09-2011 6:58pm

This is honest to god shaping up to be one of if not the greatest game of all time for me, I absolutely loved Demon Soul's my fav game of this gen but i've been following everything to do with Dark Souls closely and it absolutely goes above and beyond everything in ways I couldn't have imagined!!

For anyone looking for lots of info on it the gamefaqs board is a hoarde of info at the moment, it's huge so there's alot of posts to get through but as I said some great info and vids in there.

http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/606312-dark-souls

In short this is a much bigger, harder, deeper game then DS ever was and the new online content is honestly fantastic, nothing like it has ever been done before.

Roll on the 7th!!

richymcdermott · 24-09-2011 8:00pm

What from software are doing to those who get the game early is genius , thats the way to combat piracy to me anyways.. I cant wait for this , i didnt find demons souls hard , only question i have if anyone can tell me is the save file locked ?, cause in demons souls it was and when my ps3 hard drive got corrupted i couldnt put the save file on a memory stick.

Im glad this went multiplat , now everyone gets a chance to play this masterpiece .. Happy hunting

YouSavedMyLife · 24-09-2011 8:34pm

Been reading on gamefaqs the games already been cleared by some American living in Japan. HOW!?

Big Knox · 26-09-2011 1:34am

YouSavedMyLife wrote: »

Been reading on gamefaqs the games already been cleared by some American living in Japan. HOW!?

He's been playing solid about 16 hours a day since he had it streaming the whole time, think he said he started playing about 2 weeks ago!!

Kiith · 26-09-2011 4:13pm

So what are the chances of Gamestop getting the game delivered early? Would bloody love a long weekend of Dark Souls to utterly crush my spirit.

me-skywalker · 26-09-2011 4:51pm

5 Reasons why Darks Souls will be better than Skyrim...

http://m.ie.ign.com/articles/1196353

Wont turn me off Skyrim, but I'm now going to be buying both games!

Kiith · 26-09-2011 6:21pm

me-skywalker wrote: »

5 Reasons why Darks Souls will be better than Skyrim...

http://m.ie.ign.com/articles/1196353

Wont turn me off Skyrim, but I'm now going to be buying both games!

That article was written by someone who hated Oblivion, and so assumes that Skyrim will suck just as much. I'm buying both, and am super hyped for both, but the points he makes are mostly stupid...mostly.

1. Multiplayer - No multiplayer isnt a point against Skyrim. It's designed as a single player rpg, and it always has been. Tacking on a multiplayer is a stupid idea. I love the online aspects of Demons Souls (sometime:P), but i don't think it's fair to compare them in that way. Not every game needs multiplayer.

2. DLC - I can;t really argue too much with this part, but if the DLC is good and well designed, then i'll happily pay for it. Fallout had some excellent DLC.

3. Epic Scope - This really reeked of 'Oblivion was ****, so Skyrim will be ****." I've no idea how big Dark Souls is, but Skyrim has plenty of epic scope. And it's not large amounts of empty land. There's loads to do.

4. Combat - Yeah, Dark Souls wins here

5. Dragons - I'm not even going to bother with this one.

Either way, they both look fantastic, and i can't bloody wait. So glad there's a month in between releases. Plenty of time for both.

Dark Souls

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