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DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED

DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED

Then, there was fire. Re-experience the critically acclaimed, genre-defining game that started it all. Beautifully remastered, return to Lordran in stunning high-definition detail running at 60fps.

92%
Very Positive
DevelopersFromSoftware, Inc., QLOC
PublishersBandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware, Inc.
Release DateMay 23, 2018
$39.99
Peak Players24.5K
Metacritic84
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Action
AI Review Summary

Dark Souls: Remastered is a foundational action-RPG celebrated for its peerless interconnected world design and thick, oppressive atmosphere. While it remains a masterpiece of environmental storytelling, players coming from modern titles may find the combat clunky and certain late-game areas frustratingly designed.

Pros

  • Masterful interconnected level design that creates a cohesive and rewarding world to explore.95%
  • Immersive atmosphere and art direction that many players feel still surpasses its sequels.90%
  • Highly recommended as the ideal starting point for newcomers to the Souls franchise.85%
  • Significant replay value and depth for completionists, often requiring multiple playthroughs to see everything.80%
  • Memorable and iconic character and boss designs that have become gaming staples.75%

Cons

  • Combat mechanics feel dated and basic compared to the faster pace of modern FromSoftware titles.85%
  • Frustrating 'run-backs' to boss rooms and perceived cheap deaths due to environmental hazards.80%
  • A noticeable decline in level design quality during the second half of the game, specifically the Bed of Chaos.75%
  • The remaster offers very few meaningful changes or graphical upgrades over the original Prepare to Die Edition.65%
  • Lack of a choice to delay New Game Plus, which automatically triggers after the final boss.50%

Notable Mentions

  • The game maintains a high 'credible reviewer' rate with 85% of players having over 10 hours of playtime.
  • Despite being over a decade old, it is still considered a mandatory experience for fans of the genre.
  • The community remains divided on whether the remaster justifies its existence for owners of the original PC version.
Confidence: 64%
Based on the 200 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Jul 15, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
2.6K
Peak · last 90 days
4.1K
All-time peak
24.5K

Price

Current price
$39.99
Lowest tracked
$19.99since Nov 24, 2025

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
94%
All-time positive
92%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews154.7K
Positive: 143.0K (92%)Negative: 11.7K (8%)

4%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

63h

Avg Playtime at Review

85%

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