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[Filben]

Just upgraded to PS Premium for like 5 EUR to test out some games, Demon's Souls among them. I was first sceptical because I know some of it from the PS3 days and I'm not the biggest fan of From Software's catalogue, but I really like Sekiro and Elden Ring though.

What really impressed me after expecting FS quality, was how actually improved this game is over FS. Hits have way more weight to it than in any FS game, enemies physically react if I strike in an upwards or downwards motion, equipment they carry fall down or fly away convincingly. It just feels great to hit something because the reaction animations are so great! Oh, and no fps /stutter issues so far...

Now I wish Elden Ring would look and feel like this, because I prefer Elden Ring's (open) world over this one. But damn, Demon's Souls is such a looker AND combat feels great.

I'm very early on, however, and these are my first impressions. It's a damn good impression though.

 

[Boneless]

Elden Ring was my first From game (played Sekiro but did not like it that much) and I poured a 100 hours into it and finished it. So I took the plunge and ordered demon souls, looking forward to it!

 

[ÆMNE22A!C]

Ok I found/made a short cut. Went deeper into this labyrinth until I saw those dragons. After 10 min searching for the way back to the nexus my mind stopped working. Saved. Think I got both gems for the longsword upgrade and that fellow i "saved" had that faith sword form ER. Dope. I also found that goblin merchant. I'm using a Knight so I'm right thinking I'm fat rolling no?

 

[ÆMNE22A!C]

Lol. On my first run i stumbled upon the first boss and now I've been running circles for ages looking for that damned asswipe. I swear I looked everywhere hahaha jfc

 

[tommib]

Lol. On my first run i stumbled upon the first boss and now I've been running circles for ages looking for that damned asswipe. I swear I looked everywhere hahaha jfc

Just go straight from the start of the level. He’s just at the entrance of the big castle Boletaria gates.

Hint: you want to coat your weapon with fire to kill all the goo sword minions.

 

[ÆMNE22A!C]

Just go straight from the start of the level. He’s just at the entrance of the big castle Boletaria gates.

Hint: you want to coat your weapon with fire to kill all the goo sword minions.

What? I've been in front of that big ass gate with the firesword wielding minions left and right. That's the place you mean no?

 

[tommib]

What? I've been in front of that big ass gate with the firesword wielding minions left and right. That's the place you mean no?

I’m confused. Are you looking for this?

Phalanx | Demons Souls Wiki

Phalanx is a Boss in Demon's Souls. Phalanx location, quests, events, regards, lore and tips for Demon's Souls.

demonssouls.wiki.fextralife.com

 

[ÆMNE22A!C]

Nah that other blobby dude from the initial trailers. I died in 2 hits and got send to the nexus. Logic seems to dictate he's in Boleria or whatever no? Got a mausoleum key FWIW.

 

[tommib]

Nah that other blobby dude from the initial trailers. I died in 2 hits and got send to the nexus. Logic seems to dictate he's in Boleria or whatever no? Got a mausoleum key FWIW.

Ah, no. You’ll fight him in world 4 as a mini-boss, sort of.

 

[ÆMNE22A!C]

Ok.

So.... the gate you mentioned going straight form the "bonfire" is that the same as I described?

 

[tommib]

Ok.

So.... the gate you mentioned going straight form the "bonfire" is that the same as I described?

I think so but you need to raise it by going all around it. Is it open already? You’ll see the fog of it is.

 

[ÆMNE22A!C]

I think so but you need to raise it by going all around it. Is it open already? You’ll see the fog of it is.

No fog no. And I've been everywhere around i feel like.

Except for the dragons place and that walkway where the red dragon comes when you approach those enemies and the red eyed knight.

Feels like I've been everywhere besides that. Prolly missing something obvious.

Hmm prolly overlooked a "handle" that opens the door?

 

[tommib]

No fog no. And I've been everywhere around i feel like.

Except for the dragons place and that walkway where it goes when you approach those enemies and the red eyed knight.

Feels like I've been everywhere besides that. Prolly missing something obvious.

You need to cross the bridge with the dragon that spits fire and go down the stairs. I believe you need to cut the chains of the gate or something like that. You’ll open the gate going down after crossing the bridge.

 

[ÆMNE22A!C]

You need to cross the bridge with the dragon that spits fire and go down the stairs. I believe you need to cut the chains of the gate or something like that. You’ll open the gate going down after crossing the bridge.

I see. Time it right and run for it i reckon. If so THANKS!

 

[tommib]

I see. Time it right and run for it i reckon. If so THANKS!

Yeap, time it right. You gain more time if you go back to where the dragons are chilling. The dragon will come back next to the other one and then you can start running.

 

[ÆMNE22A!C]

Yeap, time it right. You gain more time if you go back to where the dragons are chilling. The dragon will come back next to the other one and then you can start running.

I did a run where they rest.. got that purple shield before burning alive hehe

Thanks tommi

 

[tommib]

I did a run where they rest.. got that purple shield before burning alive hehe

That’s awesome and not easy. That’s a great shield that will help you with a tough boss.

 

[cormack12]

I'm determined to complete this but I don't wanna fuck myself over.

So I've done 1-1,1-2 and 2-1.

I'm rocking a blessed mace +1 and I haven't levelled any other weapon. Just tried 3-1 and I'm hitting weak as fuck. I also struggled on tower knight.

I wanna faith build with adjudicator, mirdan and LSoM. But I don't wanna waste any materials. But I'm really feeling the pain of no weapom up grades at the moment. Help me gaf.

 

[Con_Z_ǝdʇ]

I'm determined to complete this but I don't wanna fuck myself over.

So I've done 1-1,1-2 and 2-1.

I'm rocking a blessed mace +1 and I haven't levelled any other weapon. Just tried 3-1 and I'm hitting weak as fuck. I also struggled on tower knight.

I wanna faith build with adjudicator, mirdan and LSoM. But I don't wanna waste any materials. But I'm really feeling the pain of no weapom up grades at the moment. Help me gaf.

Get the Crescent Falchion from 4-1. You can find it very early on in the area. If you struggle you might even just sprint to it and quickly grab it. I think this should help you.

 

[NeverYouMind]

I'm determined to complete this but I don't wanna fuck myself over.

So I've done 1-1,1-2 and 2-1.

I'm rocking a blessed mace +1 and I haven't levelled any other weapon. Just tried 3-1 and I'm hitting weak as fuck. I also struggled on tower knight.

I wanna faith build with adjudicator, mirdan and LSoM. But I don't wanna waste any materials. But I'm really feeling the pain of no weapom up grades at the moment. Help me gaf.

The dragon longsword from 2-2 can get you through everything (but the fire boss in 2-2 and the gimmick weapon battle in 4-3).

 

[ÆMNE22A!C]

You're all talking Egyptian as far as I'm concerned but it'll make sense along the way

Thanks tommib and Con_Z_ǝdʇ for your help. That boss was dope. Took Con_Z_ǝdʇ advice (and yours I believe) and rained down fire bombs on it and its helpers. Pretty cheap but whatever it was late and I was tired.


Also took FightingCowboys advice and removed torso and helmet for having the fast rolll

Oh and nexus inventory guy says I have 3 of those gems I can store. Tell me I'm right thinking that he counts those as having those in my inventory even of they're already embedded

 

[NeverYouMind]

3-1 is challenging as there are ranged attacks that can annihalate you very quickly. As long as you time the Mindflayers, have poison remedies on hand, and do not try to take on the phalanxes without a ranged option the level is manageable and gives you plenty of equipment to deal with it.

 

[tommib]

General tip: get a bow and hundreds of arrows to kill creatures from afar. You can thank me after.

 

[ÆMNE22A!C]

3-1 is challenging as there are ranged attacks that can annihalate you very quickly. As long as you time the Mindflayers, have poison remedies on hand, and do not try to take on the phalanxes without a ranged option the level is manageable and gives you plenty of equipment to deal with it.

Ill find out soon.

At the very end of the "Dragon breath of Fire" bridge there's a gang and two blue knights. The carriages sometimes give full protection from the fire, sometimes half or none. In any case I'll take fire damage (most likely? Before getting my hands on the gang. Any tips?

 

[tommib]

Ill find out soon.

At the very end of the "Dragon breath of Fire" bridge there's a gang and two blue knights. The carriages sometimes give full protection from the fire, sometimes half or none. In any case I'll take fire damage (most likely? Before getting my hands on the gang. Any tips?

You need to avoid fire completely. There’s an underground passage to avoid a good portion of the bridge. The carriage should give you protection. Just don’t get too close to it.

Bow and arrows are good here. I normally go 2 handed sword to deal with the gang and then run through the knights if you just want to reach the boss. You can also just 2 hand kill them. Shields help as well. They look intimidating but just go agro on them.

 

[cormack12]

Ill find out soon.

At the very end of the "Dragon breath of Fire" bridge there's a gang and two blue knights. The carriages sometimes give full protection from the fire, sometimes half or none. In any case I'll take fire damage (most likely? Before getting my hands on the gang. Any tips?

If you run at the crowd they usually stop firing for some reason. Its out of range of the fire too and wont aggro the dragon. Take them down quickly and then the blue Knight should be the last one left.

Don't go too far near the tunnel otherwise you'll agro the blue Knight in the corridor as well.

 

[ÆMNE22A!C]

The gang and knights I can handle although there's no rolling through them.

Underground walkway? Just until you reach the merchant of does it go further? Must've missed something then I guess.

Thanks guys!

 

[tommib]

The gang and knights I can handle although there's no rolling through them.

Underground walkway? Just until you reach the merchant of does it go further? Must've missed something then I guess.

Thanks guys!

Nah, just until the merchant.

Good luck!

 

[ÆMNE22A!C]

Nah, just until the merchant.

Good luck!

Annoying last part before reaching the boss. Oh well. Git Gud and all.

 

[cormack12]

The gang and knights I can handle although there's no rolling through them.

Underground walkway? Just until you reach the merchant of does it go further? Must've missed something then I guess.

Thanks guys!

The exit is slightly hidden. When you get to the merchant, turn around and then there is an exit a iittle way up on the left (obscured by a wooden frame you need to chop).

This brings you out just before the bridge sprint to the gang and blue Knights

 

[tommib]

Annoying last part before reaching the boss. Oh well. Git Gud and all.

You’ll get the hang of it. Just be quick killing them all.

 

[ÆMNE22A!C]

Oh do I need those arrows for after this boss. If so then I can spend my souls on other stuff.

Have longsword +3 and a blue eye knight shield. And just found the blue eye knight cuirass

SL 19

 

[cormack12]

How the fuck do you shoot arrows? I'm on the shrine of storms and those manta Ray bastards are bastards.

I have a bow equipped but aim with l2 then hit r2 to shoot. I don't even see an arrow and they don't seem to lose health at all.

 

[ÆMNE22A!C]

Aim and set arrow ready while holding R2. Let go to release arrow I believe. L1 for FPV.


Ok I beat tower shield Achilles breh so I can explore other areas. That spear is pretty good. Have it at +6 now. Wish I'd played this with you all when it released....

 

[ÆMNE22A!C]

 

[DeaconOfTheDank]

Ah yes... the "claw" grip lol

 

[ÆMNE22A!C]

Running and looking


Got a state of the art immersive controller with tons of technological marvels woven into it and here I am clawing in 2023.

 

[cormack12]

Adjudicator down, got the adj shield and regen ring now - woot.

Can you go back and do side quests if you missed them, like Ostrava in 1-1?

 

[Con_Z_ǝdʇ]

Can you go back and do side quests if you missed them, like Ostrava in 1-1?

If you kill Phalanx and move to 1-2 he will also be there as long as he hasn't been killed prior. It would be best to help him out in fights because there is no guarantee he will survive on his own.

Edit: Like with all Souls games it can be very obscure to what triggers certain events so be sure to not leave anything behind when something unexpected occurs.

 

[Boneless]

Great game so far and scratches the itch after Elden Ring. The graphics are great but the sound really impresses me. I am now at the armoured spider which is kicking my ass.

Some annoyances:
- I dont like the soulform mechanic, you end up spending way too much time in the game playing as a soul.
- Having to walk all the way back to bosses gets frustrating

 

[Con_Z_ǝdʇ]

- I dont like the soulform mechanic, you end up spending way too much time in the game playing as a soul.

It does play into the tendencies which is a very cool system, especially when you have no clue about it.

 

[ÆMNE22A!C]

Spider prick in 3th or 4th try can't remember. Just hacked away while healing. Lame.

 

[Filben]

- I dont like the soulform mechanic, you end up spending way too much time in the game playing as a soul.

Yeah, you die and get even MORE punished. There's also a reason From Software went with the flask system since DS. Farming for health items isn't particuar fun either :/

These are my only gripes so far, though.

 

[ÆMNE22A!C]

So I had a long sword +6 and another one which needed other upgrade materials. Which i had. So I thought why not right. Now my +6 is gone.

Whyyyyyyy

 

[TuFaN]

A Dark Souls 1 remake on the same lvl of this demons souls remake would be incredibly amazing ^^

 

[cormack12]

So I had a long sword +6 and another one which needed other upgrade materials. Which i had. So I thought why not right. Now my +6 is gone.

Whyyyyyyy

What do you mean?

Made it through 3-1 tonight. Really want the mirdan hammer. Wondering if it's easier to farm 2-2 or get through 5-1 and grab it from 5-2?

 

[NeverYouMind]

The miners after the shortcut elevator in 2-1 dropped it frequently for me. Never even had any of the ones in 2-2 drop even one.

 

[ÆMNE22A!C]

What do you mean?

Made it through 3-1 tonight. Really want the mirdan hammer. Wondering if it's easier to farm 2-2 or get through 5-1 and grab it from 5-2?

Literally what I said. So weird.

I had a long sword +6 (hard shards?)
And I a had another that needed some other upgrade material. So I thought cool. I've got the mats so let do it; perhaps it'll turn out better than the other +6.

So I did the upgrade and now my +6 went out for cigarettes and never came home. Vanished. I'm sure I checked my inventory as well as inventory man (may god bless him)

So yeah.

I found that Mirdan Hammer very early in 2-2. Doesn't do shit compared to my +7 spear but I can see it's potential with it's range of motion.

 

[ÆMNE22A!C]

Need to look up how to get shit darker because the Souls I get are like pennies being thrown at a hobo (me)

 

[ÆMNE22A!C]