Demon’s Souls (2020)

The Demon’s Souls remake is a stunningly crafted revival of the cult classic that kicked off FromSoftware’s legendary Souls series. Developed by the masters at Bluepoint Games, it preserves the brutal challenge and haunting atmosphere that defined the 2009 original while elevating it with jaw-dropping visual fidelity.

As the undead warrior slayer, you’ll journey across the blighted kingdom of Boletaria, a richly interconnected world brimming with grotesque monstrosities and mind-bending environmental puzzles. Combat retains its trademark ruthlessness, demanding patience, precision timing, and a keen study of enemy patterns to survive the onslaught of unholy terrors.

But it’s not just a graphics overhaul – Bluepoint has implemented some brilliant quality-of-life improvements. A new fractured mode mirrors level layouts, the character creator is vastly enhanced, and you can now choose between a cinematic 4K 30fps mode or a silky smooth 60fps performance option.

While some fans lament a few tonal shifts from the original’s oppressive bleakness, the Demon’s Souls remake is an exceptional remaster that both preserves the soul of its source material and modernizes it for a new generation. Prepare to die, again and again, in this definitive vision of where the soulslike genre began.