Here we go. The game that breaks almost every one of my rules. Storyline? Soundtrack? Characters? Voiceacting? All almost nonexistent. So why is it on here?
The gameplay. And innovation.
Demon's Souls is an RPG. But it's not just any RPG. It's considered one of the most difficult games ever made. And it is, until you play it eleven times and learn all the tricks and the most efficient way to level up and beat the bosses.
This is really a game that is meant to be played online. You're able to leave messages for other players, or read messages from other players. Some are meant to help you, others are meant to mislead you and walk you off a cliff to your death. You just never know. And that's part of the fun. Sometimes you ARE meant to step off a ledge because it leads to a shortcut or a hidden item. Is it worth taking that step forward to find out?
You're also able to click on bloodstains left behind by players who have died. That allows you to get an idea of what happened to them so you don't make the same mistake. Messages are definitely more helpful, but this is an interesting game mechanic as well.
While playing, you may see a translucent character run past you. Those are other people who are also playing Demon's Souls. There's no benefit to this, but it's a fun feature regardless.
The best part is that you can summon up to two other players to help you through this difficult game. However, you have to be in human form and they have to be in soul form, within a certain number of levels of you.
There is a drawback to being in human form and playing online. You can be invaded by black phantoms. (This happens mostly in 4-1, they love it there.) Black phantoms are other people who are playing online and want to kill you so they can steal your souls. Not very nice, hm?
If you're looking for a game with a story, this may not be for you. Since it doesn't have one. I've been told it does, but I have yet to see more than a few cutscenes so as far as I'm concerned, the story is nonexistent. Demon's Souls' main draw is that it has a very interactive online experience and it's fun to play, once you get past some of the frustration. You'll feel accomplished after completing it.
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