Dark Souls: Remastered
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About Dark Souls: Remastered
QLOC handled the technical lift for this 2018 remaster while Bandai Namco published the original FromSoftware creation. It brings the grim fantasy adventure to modern consoles like PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC. The game places you in a decaying kingdom where every corner hides danger and death is a constant companion. You navigate a vast interconnected world filled with towering bosses and treacherous traps. This version adds graphical upgrades and includes the Artorias of the Abyss expansion to flesh out the story. It runs on single player, multiplayer, or co-operative modes depending on how you want to approach the chaos.
Gameplay
You move through a labyrinthine map where stamina dictates every action. Rolling dodges, blocking with shields, and managing your weapon durability define combat. You cannot simply sprint endlessly because your character tires quickly. Exploration feels dangerous as shortcuts unlock only after defeating specific bosses. You can summon other players for co-op or invade their worlds to fight them directly. Sessions often involve dying repeatedly at the same spot until you memorize attack patterns. The controls feel weighty and deliberate rather than twitchy. There are no hand-holding tutorials forcing your hand through the level design.
What Players Think
The PlayPile community rates this title highly with an IGDB score of 86.4 out of 100 based on 532 user ratings. Players describe the vibe as strategic, atmospheric, and cooperative since those are the top three moods selected by our members. Most users spend a significant amount of time mastering the mechanics before moving forward. The community values the multiplayer aspect enough to list it as a key feature alongside the single-player campaign. Review snippets often mention the difficulty curve but acknowledge the satisfaction of overcoming it. Cheapest price data shows a listing at $34.99 on Green Man Gaming which reflects its value proposition today.
PlayPile's Take
This remaster is worth buying if you want access to the DLC without hunting for the original disc or old PC keys. The $34.99 price point on Green Man Gaming feels fair for a complete package that includes all content. You should expect to face hundreds of achievements and grind through tough encounters. It suits players who enjoy methodical combat and hate being told exactly what to do next. Do not play this if you need constant hand-holding or frequent checkpoints. The game demands patience and rewards mastery over brute force.
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Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
IGDB Rating
86.4
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