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Demon's Souls - PS5

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  • #92
    Zero-Cool
    Registered Users Posts: 29,477 ✭✭✭✭Zero-Cool


    Great chat with the bluepoint devs. Great to hear their thoughts on Cinematic mode vs performance mode. Cinematic being full 4k at 30fps while performance is 1440p at 60fps. Devs said it's very hard to see the difference in resolution even on a big tv but if you go from 60fps to 30fps, you will notice a big difference.

    Think I'll be sticking to performance.


  • #93
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 50,786 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    1440p but the ps5 can't do 1440p?
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  • #94
    Zero-Cool
    Registered Users Posts: 29,477 ✭✭✭✭Zero-Cool


    Retr0gamer wrote: »
    1440p but the ps5 can't do 1440p?

    Went back and listened again

    "It's a dynamic 4k Based on a 1440p base generated frame that gets temporarily combined into a 4k frame buffer and you get full 4k ui". An example was the character character creation in performance mode will be 4k 60fps but the resolution drops when you get to gameplay.


  • #95
    Markitron
    Registered Users Posts: 3,157 ✭✭✭Markitron


    Retr0gamer wrote: »
    1440p but the ps5 can't do 1440p?

    All of Naughty Dog's games run at 1440p on the Pro and that doesn't have a 1440p output either, it's actually quite common to wrap 1440p in a 4K output. I am expecting pretty much every 120 fps mode on PS5 to run at either 1080p or 1440p.


  • #96
    petes
    Registered Users Posts: 8,382 ✭✭✭petes


    See it's reviewing well :)

    Arrived yesterday and was always getting it as have played all the soulsbourne games except this.

    Still good to see good reviews.


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  • #97
    Mr Crispy
    Registered Users Posts: 7,648 ✭✭✭Mr Crispy


    petes wrote: »
    See it's reviewing well :)

    Arrived yesterday and was always getting it as have played all the soulsbourne games except this.

    Still good to see good reviews.

    Yeah, the only complaints I've seen so far are similar to the ones levelled at Bluepoint's Shadow of the Colossus i.e. it loses some of the "charm" that the older visuals had. Having not played the original, that won't matter to me at all!


  • #98
    All_in_Flynn
    Registered Users Posts: 2,158 ✭✭✭All_in_Flynn


    This is getting some really excellent reviews now.

    I've never played any of the Souls games and have been on the fence as to whether or not to play this first on the PS5 but with the ultra positive reviews I've decided that I'm going to make this my launch title game.


  • #99
    biggebruv
    Registered Users Posts: 1,437 ✭✭✭biggebruv


    All_in_Flynn wrote: »
    This is getting some really excellent reviews now.

    I've never played any of the Souls games and have been on the fence as to whether or not to play this first on the PS5 but with the ultra positive reviews I've decided that I'm going to make this my launch title game.

    Your in for a lemon drop with the difficulty if this is your first experience with a souls game hope you know that


  • #100
    johnny_ultimate
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 29,085 CMod ✭✭✭✭johnny_ultimate


    It’s nearly exactly 11 years since my copy of Demon’s Souls PS3 arrived from the US (actually Canada). At the time it was a niche oddity gaining a small cult following due to some positive word of mouth and reviews. Absolutely mad in hindsight that the same game is the big blockbuster launch title for the PS5.


  • #101
    Kirby
    Registered Users Posts: 13,084 ✭✭✭✭Kirby


    johnny_ultimate wrote: »
    It’s nearly exactly 11 years since my copy of Demon’s Souls PS3 arrived from the US (actually Canada). At the time it was a niche oddity gaining a small cult following due to some positive word of mouth and reviews. Absolutely mad in hindsight that the same game is the big blockbuster launch title for the PS5.

    Did the EXACT same thing. An imported version from Canada. Was my first taste of souls. :D


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  • #102
    johnny_ultimate
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 29,085 CMod ✭✭✭✭johnny_ultimate


    1-1 down.

    Last time I said that Barack Obama was US President, new episodes of Lost were still being made, and Call of Duty games were still good. Makes you think.


  • #103
    ShaneU
    Registered Users Posts: 14,818 ✭✭✭✭ShaneU


    johnny_ultimate wrote: »
    It’s nearly exactly 11 years since my copy of Demon’s Souls PS3 arrived from the US (actually Canada). At the time it was a niche oddity gaining a small cult following due to some positive word of mouth and reviews. Absolutely mad in hindsight that the same game is the big blockbuster launch title for the PS5.
    It was the first game I ever imported. Didn't come out in Europe for another 9 months


  • #104
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 50,786 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    johnny_ultimate wrote: »
    It’s nearly exactly 11 years since my copy of Demon’s Souls PS3 arrived from the US (actually Canada). At the time it was a niche oddity gaining a small cult following due to some positive word of mouth and reviews. Absolutely mad in hindsight that the same game is the big blockbuster launch title for the PS5.
    Kirby wrote: »
    Did the EXACT same thing. An imported version from Canada. Was my first taste of souls. :D
    ShaneU wrote: »
    It was the first game I ever imported. Didn't come out in Europe for another 9 months

    Import noobs. You need to git gud. I was there at ground zero after the eurogamer review waiting for NCSX to get copies in stock from Hong Kong.

    I spent the last 80 euros of my phd grant money on it. That was a long time ago!
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  • #105
    F1ngers
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,246 Mod ✭✭✭✭F1ngers


    Standing outside the Phalanx fog, will either tackle him 1st thing tomorrow or restart with a new character.
    Selected soldier as starting class just to get into a game asap, might pick a different character.

    Absolutely loving it, a thing of beauty.

    Keep pressing square instead of R1/R2, have wasted a shed-load of grass, resin and firebombs.


  • #106
    Zero-Cool
    Registered Users Posts: 29,477 ✭✭✭✭Zero-Cool


    What builds did ye go for? I went with Knight as i usually do, took off the pants, gloves and boots for the quick roll though :)

    Bluepoint deserve some kind of an award to what they did with this game. Looks and plays incredible.


  • #107
    Taltos
    Registered Users Posts: 20,830 ✭✭✭✭Taltos


    Went with Wanderer but after the game froze I restarted as Royal, like my magic...


  • #108
    Mr.Fantastic
    Registered Users Posts: 732 ✭✭✭Mr.Fantastic


    Played all the soulsbourne and sekiro , so was expecting something the same , but jesus this is tougher ! Feels like I need to relearn all over again , it's gorgeous though the lighting and everything .


  • #109
    johnny_ultimate
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 29,085 CMod ✭✭✭✭johnny_ultimate


    Went Royal, and boy is it a powerful build from the off. The recharging magic and soul arrow are a deadly combo.


  • #110
    BeerWolf
    Registered Users Posts: 4,122 ✭✭✭BeerWolf


    /reeeeeeee

    Jealous of all you bastards playing, got to wait till next year for the next wave of consoles to hit the stores... :(


  • #111
    Zero-Cool
    Registered Users Posts: 29,477 ✭✭✭✭Zero-Cool


    Not sure if already mentioned but there's a secret door in 1-3 added by bluepoint. It's behind a new illusionary wall. A speedrunner finally got in, will spoiler the rest.

    How to get in:
    collect 30 ceramic coins (new item, rare drop). Trade with the crow who will give a rusty key to open the door.

    What's behind the door:
    a body lying on the bench with armour you can loot. The armour resembles the penetrator boss


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  • #112
    All_in_Flynn
    Registered Users Posts: 2,158 ✭✭✭All_in_Flynn


    Few hours into this now and its my first time playing any of these souls type games. Decided to start as Knight build.

    It looks amazing and really liking the mechanics. Starting to get a hang of the combat system. Have no idea what I'm doing with ring's etc but I'm sure I'll learn.

    Only part I kept dying on thus far is on 1.1 where
    When you come up the stairs after unlocking the shortcut near the start and you go right. There is a knight with a red kind of flaming face across a narrow bridge. Died multiple times at the end of his spear so just left if for the moment.

    Beat the giant blob boss thing first time and am now on other bridges with that big red dragon raining fire down. Are you meant to kill that somehow?

    Also, loving all the little community tips around the place. Have come in handy once or twice.


  • #113
    F1ngers
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,246 Mod ✭✭✭✭F1ngers


    All_in_Flynn wrote: »
    Only part I kept dying on thus far is on 1.1 where
    Beat the giant blob boss thing first time and am now on other bridges with that big red dragon raining fire down. Are you meant to kill that somehow?
    Time your run to the 1st building - you can snipe the red dragon from there with your bow and arrow.

    You can also time your runs to each section.


  • #114
    biggebruv
    Registered Users Posts: 1,437 ✭✭✭biggebruv


    Mr.Fantastic wrote: »
    Played all the soulsbourne and sekiro , so was expecting something the same , but jesus this is tougher ! Feels like I need to relearn all over again , it's gorgeous though the lighting and everything .

    In what way is it tougher than sekiro that game was impossible for me lol


  • #115
    Mr.Fantastic
    Registered Users Posts: 732 ✭✭✭Mr.Fantastic


    biggebruv wrote: »
    In what way is it tougher than sekiro that game was impossible for me lol

    Sekiro was tough , I might have used a guide for a few bosses but tbh it's all about the parrying and getting that down tbh. It's a very satisfying combat system once it clicks.


  • #116
    Taltos
    Registered Users Posts: 20,830 ✭✭✭✭Taltos


    Parrying in souls.
    Nope never been able to do that properly, end up grinding.
    Tried again here and in Boletaria at the intro bridge I’d lost half my health with the puny dredging. Back to dodge, attack and magic I think.


  • #117
    petes
    Registered Users Posts: 8,382 ✭✭✭petes


    It's definitely tough, for me anyway. But I found the other soulsbourne games the same and persevered.

    The loading times make a massive difference if you are dying in a particular area a lot!

    At the heart of it though it's excellent. Finished as much as I can do in the first world and making my way through the second, slowly though ha!


  • #118
    SomeSayKos
    Registered Users Posts: 663 ✭✭✭SomeSayKos


    I've never parried in the souls games. I usually rolled or taken the hits on my shield however I'm finding parrying in demons souls way easier. I think its having the game running at 60fps makes the timing more manageable


  • #119
    SomeSayKos
    Registered Users Posts: 663 ✭✭✭SomeSayKos


    I am LOVING this game. Best launch day game I've played since mario 64!


  • #120
    johnny_ultimate
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 29,085 CMod ✭✭✭✭johnny_ultimate


    So it’s been so long since I played this it feels like discovering it afresh - I know parts of it well, but others I barely remember. I’d definitely have been of the opinion before that Demon’s Souls was something of an incredible ‘test run’ before Dark Souls perfected the formula. But honestly I’m seeing the benefits of this game’s structure - not ‘better’ or ‘worse’ than the more interconnected approach, simply refreshingly different.

    I think in particular this might have the best ‘shortcuts’ of any game. When you finally look back around and pull the lever that gets you back to the Archstone, it’s a hell of a feeling! You can scratch off that chunk of level, and you’re that bit closer to the boss. The more copious bonfires of the later games absolutely have their place, but each level here being its own sort of loop is immensely satisfying.

    Also: those bosses! Even without the next-gen coat of paint (the armour spider bit looks incredible) they’re definitely some of From’s finest creations.


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  • #121
    SomeSayKos
    Registered Users Posts: 663 ✭✭✭SomeSayKos


    Zero-Cool wrote: »
    What builds did ye go for? I went with Knight as i usually do, took off the pants, gloves and boots for the quick roll though :)

    Bluepoint deserve some kind of an award to what they did with this game. Looks and plays incredible.
    I went with temple knight. Just transitioned from the crescent falchion to the crushing axe.
    Just about to finish off the 'prison of hope' level. The atmosphere is incredible!


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