In this new article we will talk about what you need to know before playing the Demon's Souls remake for PS5
Now there is less and less of the release of PS5 and the long-awaited will also come with her remake di Demon’s Souls. The new title of Bluepoint games it will be one of the flagships of the PlayStation 5 launch lineup and for this reason many new players will definitely try it. Approaching a title like this blindly though it might scare some gamers, for this reason we have decided to write an article in which we will tell you about what you need to know before you start playing the PS5 remake of Demon's Souls.
A kingdom at the mercy of demons
First we want to start our article by talking a little about the lore of the world of Demon's Souls. The story begins in Boletaria, a great and thriving kingdom ruled by the mighty Re Going. This ruler was able to use the incredible power contained in souls to bring prosperity to his kingdom, but unfortunately the constant use of this force has generated serious consequences. Indeed the King inadvertently awakened the Ancient, a mighty being who had been trapped in an eternal sleep for centuries.
After the awakening of the Ancient, Boletaria was invaded by demons and a pang fog colorless has enveloped the whole kingdom, making escape almost impossible. One of the King's knights, however, managed to escape, and told the rest of the world about the fate of his land. After hearing the words of the man, many warriors left for Boletaria in search of glory, wealth and power, but unfortunately no one ever returned.
During your adventure you will take on the role of one of the many warriors who have come to Boletaria in search of fortune. As you can imagine by now this land has become anything but hospitable and, due to an "unfortunate accident", you will end up being trapped in Nexus, a magical place that holds together some of the kingdom's most important points. Once you are bound to this place you will never be able to leave and the only way you will have to escape is to defeat all the most powerful demons of Boletaria and make the Ancient go back to sleep.
Fighting and exploration - Demon's Souls: what to know before playing the remake
If you've never picked up a soulslike, initially on gameplay of Demon's Souls might leave you a little dumbfounded. The fights are not as fast and scenic as many others have action RPG modern, but are mainly based on the study the opponent's moves and act accordingly. Also, any act your character performs, such as dodging, parrying, or attacking, will cause your character to drop. stamina bar. Correct management of stamina is essential since, should it completely reset itself in the middle of a fight, you will be forced to wait for it to regenerate and you will not be able to perform almost any action for a few seconds.
In addition to the gameplay, the new gamers could also be put in difficulty by the Demon's Souls area structure. In fact, at the beginning of your game you will be immediately catapulted into a hostile and complex world, and this risks leaving many players bewildered. The only way to get used to the areas of Demon's Souls is to explore each place in detail and take a good look at everything around you. The level design of the game is very accurate and for this with the right attention it will not be difficult to find the right direction to go or understand where on the map you are. Just remember to be ready for anything, because you never know which ones insidious traps they may be hiding in the kingdom of Boletaria.
Seeking Help - Demon's Souls: what to know before playing the remake
One of the most original and underrated features of the first Demon's Souls is its own multiplayer component. Less experienced players can reap great benefits by playing online, for example reading the tips scattered around or observing the deaths of others and learning from their mistakes. Furthermore, in certain situations it is also possible summon other players, in order to receive direct help to overcome the most hostile areas.
The support offered by multiplayer can make life a lot easier for newbies, but unfortunately there is also a downside. In fact, playing online there is a risk of being invaded by hostile players who will try to kill you to get your souls. Normal enemies are not aggressive towards invaders and this allows them to use the environment to easily eliminate you. For this reason we suggest you to always pay close attention when you seek help from someone online, as the situation could suddenly turn around.
Light and Shadow - Demon's Souls: what to know before playing the remake
Before concluding our article we would like to talk to you about trends, one of the darkest mechanics in the game. In Demon's Souls every time you perform certain actions, such as defeating a boss or killing some NPCs, the trend of the world you are in it will shift to white or black, and depending on where the scale needle points you will get different effects, such as the opening of new areas, the appearance of more powerful enemies or even direct changes to the statistics. There is also one character trend which works in a similar way to the first but is influenced by different factors.
Understanding the trend of trends is very important, since in this way you will be able to understand which is the right approach to address a certain area. In the original Demon's Souls this mechanic was very convoluted and unclear, but thankfully it seems that in the remake it has been simplified.
A new demon slayer!
This concludes our article on what to know before playing the PS5 version of Demon's Souls. Now, thanks to this guide, for sure your first approach with the Bluepoint Games remake will be much less traumatic. In case you want to know more about the game, we suggest you take a look at the other articles present on our site dedicated to Demon's Souls.
Demon’s Souls sarà available exclusively for PlayStation 5 from 12 November. If you are interested in staying up to date with all the news on the world of video games and much more, then continue to follow us here on Holygamerz.
