After a few hours playing Demon's Souls... was this really GOTY?

Okay, I admit buying this game (on Gamespot's recommendation) and playing for only 3 or 4 hours, but it seems pretty old school. The best comparison is Diablo, the original. You get a quest, hardly any cutscenes or character interaction, and mostly dungeon crawling. I do like the difficulty, it's refreshing but not in a frustrating way.

But really, was this GOTY? Gameplay wise, it reminds me of something from 1997 rather than 2009. Even the graphics are old school. Or am I missing a complete revamping of the engine/gameplay later on in the game?

i'm really liking the game so far (i'm at the flamelurker, and i'm totally stuck though...)

i dont think its goty however...

though the way multiplayer implementation is one of the most original things i've seen in the past year

Okay, I admit buying this game (on Gamespot's recommendation) and playing for only 3 or 4 hours, but it seems pretty old school. The best comparison is Diablo, the original. You get a quest, hardly any cutscenes or character interaction, and mostly dungeon crawling. I do like the difficulty, it's refreshing but not in a frustrating way.

But really, was this GOTY? Gameplay wise, it reminds me of something from 1997 rather than 2009. Even the graphics are old school. Or am I missing a complete revamping of the engine/gameplay later on in the game?

KristoffBrujah

I've been playing the game for almost 9 months now and it's still the most fun I've had in a game this decade. definitely deserved the GOTY award imo.

i think it might have won on a lot of nostalgia from the editors... they must miss the old days :Pyarou1000

Or could it be that the game offers a ton of gameplay hours for those who liked the game? I mean I've put in 60+ hours on the game my first play through and impossible to get all special weapons, spells, and miracles in 1 play through.

[QUOTE="yarou1000"]i think it might have won on a lot of nostalgia from the editors... they must miss the old days :P360hammer

Or could it be that the game offers a ton of gameplay hours for those who liked the game? I mean I've put in 60+ hours on the game my first play through and impossible to get all special weapons, spells, and miracles in 1 play through.

To each their own. It's definitely a worthy winner IMO.

I honestly don't get how it won GOTY. A contender for it? Why of course, but I don't think it should've won over Uncharted 2

I put alot of hours into this game, more than any other in 2009 (way more than uncharted2), was glad to see it get goty at gamespot

Gameplay wise, it reminds me of something from 1997 rather than 2009. Even the graphics are old school. Or am I missing a complete revamping of the engine/gameplay later on in the game?

KristoffBrujah

Well it's not for everyone, but it does get more fun the more you play. The first 8 hours or so are pretty daunting.

Play the game som more, then make your judgement. You can only judge this game after about 15 hours of gameplay or so, because it takes awhile to get used to everything, and actually know what everything does(enemy weaknesses etc.)

well, I think with people focusing their eyes on the difficulty they aremissing the real beauty of demon's souls. it's not even hard, it's fair. it is so much more than just a hard game. it's an RPG with endless possibilities meeting shadow of the colossus.
it is that thrill you feel and the cold sweat dripping off of ya when you see that accursed message "you've been invaded". you ARE REALLY afraid cuz this time if you get killed you have something to lose.
the seemless online implementation where in one second you are waiting to help another player by being a blue phantom only to discover that you are summoned to be his boss !! INCREDIBLE :)
the atmospheric environments, the hours you'll invest in it, hundreds as compared to batman's and uncharted's 20 hours lifespans.
if all that doesn't guarantee it a GOTY then what does?
don't get me wrong I voted for uncharted but you can't blame anyone for picking it as GOTY.
at least give some credit to the brave guys who made this masterpiece and dared to try an unproven formula and gave us something different :)

youre crazy about the graphics dawg the game is beautiful....but anyway the game doesnt really need story and cutscenes to be good if you ask me...but nah this game isnt my GOTY for me...i think gamespot just did this because they wanted to be different than everyone else with U2....thats my GOTY

[QUOTE="KristoffBrujah"]

Okay, I admit buying this game (on Gamespot's recommendation) and playing for only 3 or 4 hours, but it seems pretty old school. The best comparison is Diablo, the original. You get a quest, hardly any cutscenes or character interaction, and mostly dungeon crawling. I do like the difficulty, it's refreshing but not in a frustrating way.

But really, was this GOTY? Gameplay wise, it reminds me of something from 1997 rather than 2009. Even the graphics are old school. Or am I missing a complete revamping of the engine/gameplay later on in the game?

lightleggy

Someone's butt-hurt.

It could have been the excellent level design, entirely new approach to difficulty and how to play a game. As opposed to God of War's mindless hack and slash style, though everyone goes nuts over it cause Kratos looks cool while doing it. Don't get me wrong, love GoW, but let's be real here. The boss are well imagined, and each are interesting. The graphics are gorgeous, as is the ambience and the combat sound effects, everything from the slashing of the sword to the groan of the enemies. Let's not forget the amazing atmosphere within the game, convincing you that the world is alive, and has gone to hell.

THAT is more likely the reason that it was GOTY. kthx.

[QUOTE="lightleggy"][QUOTE="KristoffBrujah"]

Okay, I admit buying this game (on Gamespot's recommendation) and playing for only 3 or 4 hours, but it seems pretty old school. The best comparison is Diablo, the original. You get a quest, hardly any cutscenes or character interaction, and mostly dungeon crawling. I do like the difficulty, it's refreshing but not in a frustrating way.

But really, was this GOTY? Gameplay wise, it reminds me of something from 1997 rather than 2009. Even the graphics are old school. Or am I missing a complete revamping of the engine/gameplay later on in the game?

Khadaj32

Someone's butt-hurt.

It could have been the excellent level design, entirely new approach to difficulty and how to play a game. As opposed to God of War's mindless hack and slash style, though everyone goes nuts over it cause Kratos looks cool while doing it. Don't get me wrong, love GoW, but let's be real here. The boss are well imagined, and each are interesting. The graphics are gorgeous, as is the ambience and the combat sound effects, everything from the slashing of the sword to the groan of the enemies. Let's not forget the amazing atmosphere within the game, convincing you that the world is alive, and has gone to hell.

THAT is more likely the reason that it was GOTY. kthx.

[QUOTE="lightleggy"][QUOTE="KristoffBrujah"]

Okay, I admit buying this game (on Gamespot's recommendation) and playing for only 3 or 4 hours, but it seems pretty old school. The best comparison is Diablo, the original. You get a quest, hardly any cutscenes or character interaction, and mostly dungeon crawling. I do like the difficulty, it's refreshing but not in a frustrating way.

But really, was this GOTY? Gameplay wise, it reminds me of something from 1997 rather than 2009. Even the graphics are old school. Or am I missing a complete revamping of the engine/gameplay later on in the game?

Khadaj32

Someone's butt-hurt.

It could have been the excellent level design, entirely new approach to difficulty and how to play a game. As opposed to God of War's mindless hack and slash style, though everyone goes nuts over it cause Kratos looks cool while doing it. Don't get me wrong, love GoW, but let's be real here. The boss are well imagined, and each are interesting. The graphics are gorgeous, as is the ambience and the combat sound effects, everything from the slashing of the sword to the groan of the enemies. Let's not forget the amazing atmosphere within the game, convincing you that the world is alive, and has gone to hell.

THAT is more likely the reason that it was GOTY. kthx.

Ah someone with a brain touché my friend touché

[QUOTE="lightleggy"][QUOTE="KristoffBrujah"] [QUOTE="Khadaj32"]

[QUOTE="lightleggy"][QUOTE="KristoffBrujah"]

Okay, I admit buying this game (on Gamespot's recommendation) and playing for only 3 or 4 hours, but it seems pretty old school. The best comparison is Diablo, the original. You get a quest, hardly any cutscenes or character interaction, and mostly dungeon crawling. I do like the difficulty, it's refreshing but not in a frustrating way.

But really, was this GOTY? Gameplay wise, it reminds me of something from 1997 rather than 2009. Even the graphics are old school. Or am I missing a complete revamping of the engine/gameplay later on in the game?

Khadaj32

Someone's butt-hurt.

It could have been the excellent level design, entirely new approach to difficulty and how to play a game. As opposed to God of War's mindless hack and slash style, though everyone goes nuts over it cause Kratos looks cool while doing it. Don't get me wrong, love GoW, but let's be real here. The boss are well imagined, and each are interesting. The graphics are gorgeous, as is the ambience and the combat sound effects, everything from the slashing of the sword to the groan of the enemies. Let's not forget the amazing atmosphere within the game, convincing you that the world is alive, and has gone to hell.

THAT is more likely the reason that it was GOTY. kthx.

I put alot of hours into this game, more than any other in 2009 (way more than uncharted2), was glad to see it get goty at gamespot

kate_jones

Agreed!

to me the it is deffinatly GOTY quality the only other game that is competing for the spot in my book is obviously Uncharted 2 but i still havent finished it yet so i cant come to a final decision until i beat both games

Okay, I admit buying this game (on Gamespot's recommendation) and playing for only 3 or 4 hours, but it seems pretty old school. The best comparison is Diablo, the original. You get a quest, hardly any cutscenes or character interaction, and mostly dungeon crawling. I do like the difficulty, it's refreshing but not in a frustrating way.

But really, was this GOTY? Gameplay wise, it reminds me of something from 1997 rather than 2009. Even the graphics are old school. Or am I missing a complete revamping of the engine/gameplay later on in the game?

youre crazy about the graphics dawg the game is beautiful....

Eazy1891

As this guy shows, demon's souls fooled a lot of people.

It's one of the jaggiest i've seen this gen, and omg super frame rate diiiiiiiiiive

Its Definetely and Easily the game of the year. Other competitor was Uncharted 2. These are two games that were supreme last year and if you cant feel it there can be two reasons:

1. Retire from gaming and do some Farming

2. Your taste is really bad . Admit it.

[QUOTE="Eazy1891"]

youre crazy about the graphics dawg the game is beautiful....

Phacet

As this guy shows, demon's souls fooled a lot of people.

It's one of the jaggiest i've seen this gen, and omg super frame rate diiiiiiiiiive

I don't feel fooled at all... We've got different tastes that's all! The frame rate issues are Ok. I wonder what you'll say about Bayonetta...

Okay, I admit buying this game (on Gamespot's recommendation) and playing for only 3 or 4 hours, but it seems pretty old school. The best comparison is Diablo, the original. You get a quest, hardly any cutscenes or character interaction, and mostly dungeon crawling. I do like the difficulty, it's refreshing but not in a frustrating way.

But really, was this GOTY? Gameplay wise, it reminds me of something from 1997 rather than 2009. Even the graphics are old school. Or am I missing a complete revamping of the engine/gameplay later on in the game?

Well i did enjoy the game and the boss fights. But if ur talking about an RPG game u certainly need plots and character developments, all of which is clearly lacking in this game. I think GS seems to be blown away by the difficulty of the game and its rather unique online features. So for me, DS is definitely no GoTY material. Pales in comparision to last yr's winner (MGS4).

Well i did enjoy the game and the boss fights. But if ur talking about an RPG game u certainly need plots and character developments, all of which is clearly lacking in this game. I think GS seems to be blown away by the difficulty of the game and its rather unique online features. So for me, DS is definitely no GoTY material. Pales in comparision to last yr's winner (MGS4).

rockutd

Ok why are you even comparing Demon Souls with a game from last year? No one asking you to compare DS to other games , the discussion is if DS GOTY year material and it is, so what if it doesn't really have a story or cut scenes like most of today's games , I take it by your stupid comment you don't consider Diablo an rpg because it lacks a story but sorry to burst your bubble DS is so an RPG and if you don't like it go back to your Hanna Montana Final Fantasy with all Flash and no substance ,leave DS for the real RPG fans.

Well i did enjoy the game and the boss fights. But if ur talking about an RPG game u certainly need plots and character developments, all of which is clearly lacking in this game. I think GS seems to be blown away by the difficulty of the game and its rather unique online features. So for me, DS is definitely no GoTY material. Pales in comparision to last yr's winner (MGS4).

rockutd

i'm really liking the game so far (i'm at the flamelurker, and i'm totally stuck though...)

i dont think its goty however...

though the way multiplayer implementation is one of the most original things i've seen in the past year

REforever101

It's a game not a movie. There are character developments and a deep underlying plot. You just need to discover it. Keir21

Each NPC have their own backstories and plots to tell. Some weapons themselves have a history behind them. There is a lot to be discovered e.g. about the False King is interesting, executioner Miralda, Lord Rydell etc etc.

The point is, there's enough.

Each NPC have their own backstories and plots to tell. Some weapons themselves have a history behind them. There is a lot to be discovered e.g. about the False King is interesting, executioner Miralda, Lord Rydell etc etc.

The point is, there's enough.

Keir21