Demon's Souls or Dragon Age: Origins?

I'm sure this is getting asked a lot with both coming out recently. Well i'm going to ask it too.

I love story-driven RPG's, and enjoy sinking 100+ hours into a single story as opposed to 15 hours in a compact but more involved story. I love making decisions that affect characters in the game. I also dislike dungeon crawlers. I dont get down with Diablo. I dont like killing endless amounts of monsters just to do it. This all point to Dragon Age: Origins. And yet Im not convinced.

Because the game simply looks awful. Last gen graphics combined with a battle system that rarely works on a console, plus a good amount of confused gamers wondering why site reviews are so high. And yet, Demon's Souls is getting unanimous praise, both by reviewers and gamers, and simply looks beautiful.

Which is better, whats the deal?

It is hard for me to get past graphics these days. I dont think there is a good excuse for subpar graphics. I like Demon Souls because it looks great AND plays great. Dragons Age just looks horrible to my eyes and i dont think i could stand looking at it for long periods of time.

I can't speak for Demon's Soul but I love Dragon Age. The game is certainly weak in the graphics department but it's the game I've been waiting for ever since the original KotOR, but because of that I'm probably biased towards BioWare.

I have played both games. I think Dragon AGE is much better game. But I play Dragon Age on PC and comparing PC Dragon Age to DS graphics about Equal I guess the PS3 ver doesnt look as good. Even so I would rather have Dragon age.

Call me old fashioned, but I buy a game for it being, well, a game. Don't get me wrong. I LOVE a game with breathtaking graphics. It's just not a deal breaker.

My take on things is that if you want a straight-up RPG get Dragon Age. I've heard awesome things about it.

If you want a brutally hard micro-leveling game where you make very small progress and are punished severely for dying (which you will a LOT), get Demon's Souls.

I love RPGs and will spend forever leveling up. Demon's Souls didn't do it for me. It wasn't rewarding enough and despite the fact that RPGs are about repetition this was a bit overboard.

My 2c. I hope you find what you're looking for.

I can't speak for Dragon Age: Origins because I've not played it, but I can speak for Demon's Soul. I just got it last night and I'm hooked. The graphics are beautiful, the controls are user friendly, and the game is very responsive. I don't know much about the story other than the prologue, but that's because I've not sinked a lot of time into it as of yet.

I recommend Demon's Soul, but again I know nothing of Dragon Age: Origins. I'd recommend watching some videos, and reading some user reviews. I can promise you won't be disappointed with Demon's Souls though.

Origins reminds me of WoW gameplay where as DS reminds me of zeldas.

The story line in Origins is pretty sick so far too. So much customization too.

I have both games but currently can't stop playing Origins. As for the graphics, well I don't think they are that bad at all...personal preferance I guess

Is there any story in Demon's Souls? Any will do. Other than an overall set-up, is there any reason to do what you're doing? Seriously, give Demon's Souls half the story of Dragon Age and it'd be no contest for me.

Call me old fashioned, but I buy a game for it being, well, a game. Don't get me wrong. I LOVE a game with breathtaking graphics. It's just not a deal breaker.

My take on things is that if you want a straight-up RPG get Dragon Age. I've heard awesome things about it.

If you want a brutally hard micro-leveling game where you make very small progress and are punished severely for dying (which you will a LOT), get Demon's Souls.

I love RPGs and will spend forever leveling up. Demon's Souls didn't do it for me. It wasn't rewarding enough and despite the fact that RPGs are about repetition this was a bit overboard.

PhysicsLCP

Not old fashioned, you just have common sense :] Too many people rely on graphics to decide on what game. I can't say I've played either of these games but I must say, DA:O is giving me headaches with the PC version and setting it up but Demons Souls looks amazing. Obviously don't take my word for it, as like I said, I haven't actually either of them.

I dont buy the whole graphics dont matter logic. Video games are a visual experience. Looks matter. They may not be the most important aspect, but they are an aspect.

I dont buy the whole graphics dont matter logic. Video games are a visual experience. Looks matter. They may not be the most important aspect, but they are an aspect.

ERoBB

Graphics do matter to me. Just not nearly as much as a well done game. It's not a matter of logic, just personal taste.

I dont buy the whole graphics dont matter logic. Video games are a visual experience. Looks matter. They may not be the most important aspect, but they are an aspect.

ERoBB

Is there any story in Demon's Souls? Any will do. Other than an overall set-up, is there any reason to do what you're doing? Seriously, give Demon's Souls half the story of Dragon Age and it'd be no contest for me.

ERoBB

Essentially the story is that King Allamant XII awoke some Great Demon King from his slumber and began to cloud the world of Boletaria in a colorless fog and sending hordes of demons to the realm of the living to enslave, and devour human souls. You're objective as the chosen warrior is to slay demons, and break the curse of the Old One (I can't remember his name) and restore peace and tranquility to the land of Boletaria. That's just a summary just from what I've gathered. As I said I've not had much time to play it, but it's a great game all around. Trust me. I didn't care for Demon's Souls in the least, but I was wacthing my friend play it yesterday and it turned a skeptic into a believer so to speak.

it depends if you like action rpg which is demon souls press the button to attack, or if you perfer a party pc style mouseclick and go and attack mmorpg style go for dragon age, i have demon souls and i like it, i havent tried dragon age yet, but i know for sure i might end up gettin a copy too

I have three names for you:

1. Demons Souls

2. Demons souls

3. Demons souls

Its the best RPG of the year. What are you waiting for ?

Dragons Age is no match for this game. The gameplay of Demons souls is perfect and thats the most important ingredient of a great game.

Demons souls is a Masterpiece. One of the best RPGS i have played this year. Out class voice acting and characters. i have finished the game and just ordered myself a collector edition which i will keep with myself until i Die.

I can still hear the voice of The Black Maiden and she keeps on whispering to me " That the world might be mended, That the world might be mended" , the game is past over but i can still dream of the tough knights in the Boletarian palace hitting me with there one shot Critical Attacks. Woww what a experience . This game has changed my life man. Unbelievable.

THis game has ended my thirst for RPGS the experience was so good. Being a hardcore fan of Final Fantasy my urge for FF 13 is gone because of this game. THis game offered me the same satisfaction i got from Final Fantasy. wow. Thats why its getting high praise because this game is Very Very Special and a casual eye wont catch the greatness of this game. Thats why many people are just telling you its ok because they dont knowwhat Demons souls is. Its designed for the Brave and the Intelligent. The Medium Hardcore class and above.

It is hard for me to get past graphics these days. I dont think there is a good excuse for subpar graphics. I like Demon Souls because it looks great AND plays great. Dragons Age just looks horrible to my eyes and i dont think i could stand looking at it for long periods of time.

Videodogg

Graphically , Gameplay wise , Voice acting, Boss fights, Stages - Demons souls offers Perfection

There is not much in the story but after the end the story factor is also covered and i felt like it had a great story wrapped is a small little bubble. excellent end btw.amazing.

AND THE WORLD MIGHT BE MENDED, AND THE WORLD MIGHT BE MENDED

Graphically , Gameplay wise , Voice acting, Boss fights, Stages - Demons souls offers Perfection

There is not much in the story but after the end the story factor is also coveredand i felt like it had a great story wrapped is asmall little bubble. excellent end btw.amazing.

AND THE WORLDMIGHT BE MENDED, AND THE WORLD MIGHT BE MENDED

fishman100

A) He doesn't like dungeon crawlers. Demon's Souls is essentially a Dungeon Crawler.

B) He likes sprawling epic stories. Well, Dragon Age has it, in bucket loads.

C) He likes making decision that effect characters and how they react to you. Demon's Souls... if you whack somone they don't like you. Dragon Age has a conversation system with countless decisions to be made, and people to either befriend or piss off...

D)Doesn't like Killing endless amounts of monsters....which is what Demon's Souls has to offer for the most part.

I absolutely love Demon's Souls, gave it a 10 and consider it my game of the year at the moment. But you need to take his preferences in mind when recommending something, not just your own.

Raven Squad loves Demons souls and i love Raven Squad because i love Demons souls.

ok coming to the point. Odd you dont like so many things. i never think like that. A Great RPG is a great RPG why are you setting restrictions i dont like this i dont like that. itsa bad idea to do that.

you have to see things in a broader picture Edoran or whoever the thread starter is and you dont have to set your things that you dont like this or that.Take them as a package.

besides if you like dragons age go for it. i have nothing against it.

ART THOU DONE ?

OMG

Raven Squad loves Demons souls and i love Raven Squad because i love Demons souls.

ok coming to the point. Odd you dont like so many things. i never think like that. A Great RPG is a great RPG why are you setting restrictions i dont like this i dont like that. itsa bad idea to do that.

you have to see things in a broader picture Edoran or whoever the thread starter is and you dont have to set your things that you dont like this or that.Take them as a package.

besides if you like dragons age go for it. i have nothing against it.

fishman100

get DS my dude...unless youre a serious sore loser and cant stand dying and dont like a challenge....

One thing i dont find correct in the above post is that Demons Souls Graphics are Acceptable ?

I think if you see the draw distance the scope. The kind of dragons and other things shows . The textures are High res mostly feel Photo Realistic to me. so i guess acceptable isnt right. I think its gfx are great . visually stunning i think. Just look at the first stage. The boletarian palace . its too good with the Roost and the Knight and the Bridge where the Red friend hits :-)

I am playing both games and enjoying both, if you have the time and money you should definitely experience both titles....

One thing i dont find correct in the above post is that Demons Souls Graphics are Acceptable ?

fishman100

Dragon Age is such a great game, so far ive put about 26 hours into and im only level 12 on most of my companions. It is a very long game and you will want to replay it over and over again. The best thing about DA is the quests and ofcourse your companions. There are alot of quests that seem to intertwine with people or with another quest, or hell even your companion, thus makes the world feel alive and you care about your companions. The combat is great, very tactical and can be intense. The only problem with DA is the framerate issue, the graphics, and how overwhelming it is. The graphics im sure you will be able to look past but what I mean by it being overwhelming is that there will be lots of quests that will pile on into your journal and since there is so much reading in this game most of the time you will forget about that set quest until you get into a conversation with someone for the quest, or until you roam around long enough and you see "quest updated" on the bottom left of your screen. Then if you start talking to a character they might say something and you will not understand it until your dialog options come up, and that can kill the moment and it happens much more then you want it to.

As for Demon's Souls its great, the combat is super intense, it has amazing gameplay and great visuals. Sadly the story is lacking however this game does not really need a story, trust me once you try the game it does not need a story however it doesnt feel as alive as DA besides the online element which makes you feel like your not alone. Plus its fun to explore in Demon's Souls and basically its a sweet game and you will replay it most likely (im on my 3rd playthrough with 86 hours)

Bottom line just get both because they are both amazing games but if you had to choose I think you would like DA more since of the story telling. However Demon's Souls imo is better then DA, the gameplay is just so amazing and it really is addictive and poses a challenge, also the boss fights are so epic that it makes the game even more fun :)

One thing i dont find correct in the above post is that Demons Souls Graphics are Acceptable ?

Mass Effect was good looking? when I played it, it was dull with bad texture designs :PMelpoe

Not from what I can tell, especially character models :

Dragon Age. Demon Souls is fun but a lot of people online are a bunch of jerks.lilasianwonder

Dragon Age is freaking awesome! Demon's Souls is also a must-buy, why not get both? You really are missing out if you don't get both, which one you get first really doesn't matter.

Demons Souls looks better imo

One thing i dont find correct in the above post is that Demons Souls Graphics are Acceptable ?