Dark Souls: Remastered
Release Date: May 24, 2018
RPG, TPP, fantasy, remasters/remakes, co-op, action RPG, soulslike, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
Steam
A remastered edition of 2011 Dark Souls. The game offers improved visuals allowing players who own Xbox One X, PlayStation 4 Pro, and PC Windows to enjoy 4K resolution and stable 60 FPS.
Videos and Screens
[3:10] Dark Souls: Remastered launch trailer
[1:05] Dark Souls: Remastered trailer #2
The main pros of the game
- Challenging Gameplay: Many players appreciate the difficulty of the game, which provides a rewarding experience as they learn from failures and improve their skills.
- Intricate Level Design: The interconnected world design is frequently praised, allowing for exploration and a sense of progression as players unlock shortcuts and revisit areas.
- Atmospheric and Engaging Lore: The game?s dark fantasy setting and rich storytelling, conveyed through environmental details and item descriptions, enhance the immersive experience.
- Iconic Boss Fights: Players enjoy the variety and challenge presented by the bosses, which are often considered memorable and significant to the game's overall experience.
- Improved Graphics and Performance: The remastered version offers enhanced visuals and smoother performance, making the game more accessible to new players while retaining the essence of the original.
The main cons of the game
- Slow Gameplay Mechanics: Some users find the gameplay to feel sluggish compared to newer titles, which may deter those accustomed to faster-paced action games.
- Frustrating Elements: Certain mechanics, such as the difficulty in rolling and hitbox inconsistencies, have been mentioned as frustrating and could be improved in the remaster.
- Lack of Early Fast Travel: Players express dissatisfaction with the late introduction of fast travel, which can lead to tedious backtracking in the early game.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- Map System: Several reviews mention the absence of a map, making navigation difficult for new players.
- More Dynamic Soundtrack: While the music is noted as good, some players feel it lacks relevance during general gameplay, with more silence than expected.
- Quality of Life Improvements: Suggestions include better controls for dodging and a more intuitive interface, as well as improvements in online multiplayer features.
Summary
- Overall, DARK SOULS?: REMASTERED is recognized as a classic with deep gameplay mechanics, a rich atmosphere, and a challenging experience that appeals to fans of the genre, despite some criticisms regarding its pacing and certain gameplay elements.
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GAMERS Score
Average score from 927 votes. 185 players anticipated the game.
Dark Souls: Remastered Description
Dark Souls: Remastered is an enhanced edition of the 2011's Dark Souls. Initially, the game was released on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC Windows. After nearly seven years the game has been released in the remastered edition, i.a. on PC, PS4 and etc.. In practice, the game has been improved mainly in terms of its visuals and now offers high resolution of textures and smoother animations. Players who own Xbox One X, PlayStation 4 Pro, and PC Windows to enjoy 4K resolution and stable 60 FPS. At the same time, Dark Souls: Remastered is the first full-fledged installment in the series for mobile devices, as the game has been also released on Switch – players can select between the stationery (1080p 30FPS) and portable modes (720p). All versions of the game offer a multiplayer mode for up to six players.
Mechanics
Dark Souls: Remastered is an action RPG set in a dark fantasy world inspired by multiple themes such as knights, kings, death, dungeons, fire, and chaos. Unlike the previous game created by From Software, in Dark Souls the world is not divided into separate levels. Instead, players can freely travel between different areas and reach any spot they see on their screen. This way the developers have increased the importance of exploration and designed more complex locations (both horizontally and vertically wise). During the game, players once again get to traverse dark castle corridors and abandoned dungeons with no detailed maps at their disposal.
In Dark Souls: Remastered, players can experience mechanics very similar to those featured in Demon's Souls. One starts the game from creating his or her own character – you can choose the character's sex, appearance, name, and class. The last element is not binding, as you can develop your character in any way you see fit with no restrictions.
During the game, players are bound to use multiple weapons. Each one grants the main protagonist unique attacks and character animations; nonetheless, players need to remember that all this depends on the main protagonist's proficiency with a given weapon and whether they decide to wield it in one or both hands. Developers have also improved the physics engine, which allows you to gain a tactical advantage over different enemies. Moreover, the protagonist wields magic (spells and miracles). In order to purchase new equipment and earn experience, players need to gather souls from the eliminated foes.
Game modes
The multiplayer mode plays a major role in Dark Souls: Remastered for PC, PS4 and etc. – players can cooperate after summoning each other to get help, compete against one another, and watch other players' deaths in the form of messages they leave behind after falling in battle. This way the player learns a bit more about the surrounding universe. This also allows you to affect the fate of another player – by implementing this mechanic the developers wanted to recreate the atmosphere of old RPGs (e.g. Dragon Quest), in which players were playing separately, however, they could share their experiences.
Last updated on January 21, 2018
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A series of action RPGs, enjoying a cult status among many players. Japanese studio FromSoftware is responsible for its creation, and the entire series is inextricably linked with Hidetaka Miyazaki, who served as production director for most installments.
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Dark Souls: Remastered Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows May 24, 2018
Switch October 19, 2018
PlayStation 4 May 25, 2018
Xbox One May 25, 2018
Developer: FromSoftware / QLOC (PC) / QLOC (PS4) / QLOC (XONE) / Virtuos (Switch)
Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Dark Souls: Remastered System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3 GHz / AMD Ryzen 3 1300X 3.5 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 760 / Radeon HD 7870 or better, 8 GB HDD, Windows 7/8.1/10 64-bit
Recommended: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 3.5 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 970 / Radeon R9 290X or better, 8 GB HDD, Windows 7/8.1/10 64-bit
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