Why Demon’s Souls Is the Perfect Game to Remaster

More than 10 years ago, FromSoftware released the action RPG Demon’s Souls for PlayStation 3. The 2009 game had a mixed debut but quickly found a dedicated following. When it eventually made its way to markets outside of Japan, it proved to be a commercial and critical success. Winning praise for its difficult but rewarding gameplay, it led to a series of Souls-like games.

Nowadays, most players are probably much more familiar with the Dark Souls franchise. Launching in 2011, it took a similar approach to Demon’s Souls but introduced a new setting and gameplay mechanics. But many people still consider the initial game to be the best, despite the Dark Souls series being more successful.

With a Demon’s Souls remaster in development for the PlayStation 5, now is a good time to examine why Demon’s Souls is the perfect game to remaster.

Demon’s Souls has amazing attention to detail

One of the best things about Demon’s Souls is the attention to detail shown in practically every part. Whether it is the buildings that people have lived in or the dungeons you explore, everything feels authentic. That’s mainly because of the amount of detail the developers included in each section. It gives the world a feeling of being lived in, like it is an authentic place. This extends to the enemies as well. All of your opponents make sense in terms of where they are located and what weapons or abilities they use.

Demon’s Souls has incredible levels and environments

If there is one criticism of the Dark Souls games, it is that they are rather dreary. The bleak story led the developers to create a rather depressing world that has little variety in terms of color. That’s very different in Demon’s Souls, which gives each level its own character and distinct features. What really makes Demon’s Souls stand out is how the developers designed each level to play differently. They contain unique challenges for players to overcome that never repeat. Rendered in stunning detail on the PlayStation 5, the Demon’s Souls remaster will be even more impressive.