Abstract: If you've heard anything about Atlus' and From Software's action/RPG Demon's Souls', it's probably that it's hard as hell. And, while I did find all the buzz on the difficulty a bit over-hyped (maybe because spending the previous week getting my ass h...
Abstract: It's been a stressful week at work. First I had to get suited up. Then I had to go to the watchtower and get re-acquainted with the tedium of plugging about 150 piddly arrows into a dragon. Finally I slayed the SOB, knocked off for a late lunch, and go...
Amazing, unique online features, Dark, beautiful level design that draws you in, Fantastic creature design and animations, Intense, methodical combat mechanics, Unique world structure.
Extremely difficult, Some presentation issues.
Brutally challenging and utterly engrossing, this innovative role-playing game is one of the year's best. ...
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Published: 2009-10-06, Author: Kevin , review by: cnet.com
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