60
Rather than a remaster, it's a port. It will entertain mainly rock fans who want to have a complete collection on a new console or complete Souls novices. [Issue#287]
85
Dark Souls Remastered doesn't make any dramatic changes to its original release several years ago. The struggle to progress is constant, but just as every moment could be another death, it could also be a moment of great triumph and self-accomplishment. Playing at 60fps makes me wonder how I ever managed to play at half of that rate several years ago. It's a beautiful remaster, even if it isn't a complete overhaul. It's a great entry for newcomers or a great walk down memory lane for fans of its original release.
80
Dark Souls Remastered has aged well, despite the progress of its successors. Newcomers might fight it abrasive, but it is still worth a pickup for old fans and new alike. Here’s to a release of Demon’s Souls Remastered.
10
Great game. Fantastic little experience with some genuinely immersive setups.
2
This remaster is a mixed bag. It's Dark Souls with better performance which is obviously great, but it also has significantly worse lighting and therefore worse art direction. This is pretty much a dealbreaker to me which is why I gave it such a low score.
I wanna make it clear however that if you only care about the gameplay this remaster will probably be perfect for you because it's pretty much identical to the original. They didn't ruin the game with "quality of life improvements" like so many other remasters do.
10
You have to play Dark Souls at least once or you are not a real gamer. The older games are clunky but this one has the best world design out of all the games imo.
Dark Souls Remastered
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May 25, 2018
Metascore
Generally Favorable
84
User score
Generally Favorable
8.4
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Jun 4, 2018
100
If you want to visit Lordran and enjoy a straight-up bash-the-baddies quest, then you’ll find no better collection of bosses than this. If a new kind of adventure appeals, however, one in which quick fingers matter less than brains and human cunning, there’s still nothing like Dark Souls. After seven years its mystery has diminished, but it’s still among the best of the best.
May 28, 2018
90
Dark Souls Remastered is still a masterclass in level design, and it remains the pinnacle of third-person action games. Longtime fans will be pleased with the improved performance on both consoles and PC. And if you’re a newcomer wondering if you should get your feet wet with this entry, the answer is an absolute, resounding ‘Yes.’
User score
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8.4
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May 1, 2026
10
Great game. Fantastic little experience with some genuinely immersive setups.
Apr 6, 2026
10
You have to play Dark Souls at least once or you are not a real gamer. The older games are clunky but this one has the best world design out of all the games imo.
May 23, 2018
90
As a remaster, it is a good one, but as a game, it’s one of the best adventures ever made.
May 23, 2018
85
This is certainly the best way to experience Dark Souls on console.
May 30, 2018
80
I guess, when it comes down to it, I was one of those optimists that was hoping for a real transformation that would make Dark Souls feel truly new again. Remaster doesn't do that, but from the vast number of players that are putting down their summons signs, a lot of new players are diving into this incredible game or maybe like me, easing back into that familiar rhythm. Dark Souls Remastered doesn't do anything but give us the best version of one of the best games ever made.
May 23, 2018
80
If you’ve played Dark Souls before then there isn’t really anything in this version of the game that makes for a compelling reason to part with your cash. The term ‘Remastered’ implies that a great amount of work has gone into this release, and although it’s a definite improvement – especially with regards to the frame rate – it isn’t extraordinary.
Dec 31, 2018
60
Rather than a remaster, it's a port. It will entertain mainly rock fans who want to have a complete collection on a new console or complete Souls novices. [Issue#287]
Apr 2, 2026
10
Io gli darei 11 se potessi, il mio gioco preferito in assoluto è stato amore puro. Ambientazioni da manuale, interconnessione stupenda con varie aree del gioco, un gameplay che ha creato un genere divertente ed impegnativo con boss fight che ti rimangono in mente e un level design che dovrebbe essere studiato. CAPOLAVORO.
Mar 4, 2026
7
good but doesn't hold up and can be extremely janky at times. people say its perfect because of nostalgia but compared to the recent souls games it doesnt hold up - still pretty good at times tho worth checking out.
Dec 18, 2025
7
It is a solid game, but the remastered version ****. The physics is very slippery and falls out of time just walking straight. I also played the PS3 version, so I know what I say.
Apr 9, 2025
4
Completely destroyed the aesthetics of the original. Everything looks like plastic and playdough now. A completely pathetic effort from a dev that didn't care. Never buy remasters, always play the originals. At the very least they added 1 decent QoL feature (using multiple items at once from the inventory), but that's literally it. In every other way this is a downgrade from the original.
Feb 21, 2024
4
Not fun for DEX users coming from Dark Souls 3, Elden Ring, Bloodborne, Lords of the Fallen, Lies of P, Sekiro
SummaryRe-experience the critically acclaimed, genre-defining game that started it all. Beautifully remastered, return to Lordran in stunning detail. DARK SOULS: REMASTERED includes the main game plus the Artorias of the Abyss DLC.
Rated Mfor Mature
Platforms:
- Nintendo Switch
- PC
- Xbox One
- PlayStation 4
Initial Release Date:May 25, 2018
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