How did Demon's Souls get so popular???

This game just popped out of nowhere and exploded on system wars. I know it's an import but what exactly makes this game so great? I might buy it.

Good reviews. :)

It did'nt pop out of nowhere.

There has been threads popping up with regular intervals ever since it was released in Japan (since it got good reviews) and it use to be hyped (and laghed at) as a PS3 exclusive.

A lot us imported it since the asian asian (and chinese?) version include english voices and text.

good reviews and the game doesn't hold your hand. i've been killed several times and i have only myself to kick for it.

Its just really really fun and addicting.

I've sunk 41 hrs into it so far. Really amazing game

Might even be my GOTY!!

i think its onlypopular on here and a few other sites

if i didnt come on here or check reviews i wouldnt even know about it

This and Batman for goty. The game is addicting.

Its only popular here on SW and other forums. the average gamer probably hasn't even heard of it.

Its only popular here on SW and other forums. the average gamer probably hasn't even heard of it.

heysharpshooter

Its challenging in a fair way not a cheap way. Im on NG+,but I need a break from all the anger and screaming. So im happy uncharted 2 is coming.

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Its only popular here on SW and other forums. the average gamer probably hasn't even heard of it.

HarlockJC

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Its only popular here on SW and other forums. the average gamer probably hasn't even heard of it.

HarlockJC

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Its only popular here on SW and other forums. the average gamer probably hasn't even heard of it.

HarlockJC

at the game crazy I went to first it was sold out as well... they got 5 copies. Same with another gamestop I went do, they got 7 copies and sold out.

w00t. that is some selling.

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Its only popular here on SW and other forums. the average gamer probably hasn't even heard of it.

SpruceCaboose

Its only popular here on SW and other forums. the average gamer probably hasn't even heard of it.

I can only assume its because this game has been rehash after rehash so far. With the rising expense of videogame development they play it way too safe this generation. Last gen a game like this would hardly be noticed because there was plenty of diversity to go around

two reasons:

ps3 exclusive

Atlus

As you probably already know ps3 exclusives get hyped a ton in forums due to the viral sony marketing train, and a well recieved ps3 exclusive tends to get extra bumps. Also it's published by Atlus which is well respected in most gaming circles.

What is this game? I've never heard of it.

What is this game? I've never heard of it.

sonicare

Good reviews. :)

It's an excellent game.

22 hours in so far. It's my new GOTY so far. It's damn hard, but it's only your fault if you die. The first level is extremely frustrating, after 1 or 2 hours, you understand that you need to pay attention to everything because every enemies can possibly kill you in 1 or 2 strikes.

On the other side, it's so rewarding when you get througha boss (flamelurker anyone?), or through a level (4-2 anyone?) that you just can't stop playing.

Word of mouth and the desire to own 360 fanboys

Good reviews. :)

Blixxed

Word of mouth and the desire to own 360 fanboys

Its a PS3 exclusive. So like any PS3 exclusive, cows hyped it to the masses, then the game started to get good reviews...cows hyped it more. Then it was released and they finally got a chance to play it and see that their hype was justified. All this leads to hundreds of threads about it on SW.

Great games usually get noticed.Jared2720

PS3 exclusive + AAAE + Cows = popular

:)

Hey TC, what do you mean it's an import? It's available in the US. Also, it's been getting strong hype for a while and those reviews are very high. The thing is, we all knew it'd be popular in the forums, but don't expect it to be a mainstream hit. From Software nor Atlus have never really managed to make a mainstream hit and a game as difficult as Demon's Souls, badass as it looks, won't take off with the general public. But expect many PS3 owners on forums to enjoy it a lot.

It's an action RPG (if it's action people will like it here) that isn't as niche as people say it is.

Great games usually are liked by a lot of people.

It did'nt pop out of nowhere.

There has been threads popping up with regular intervals ever since it was released in Japan (since it got good reviews) and it use to be hyped (and laghed at) as a PS3 exclusive.

A lot us imported it since the asian asian (and chinese?) version include english voices and text.

It's an action RPG (if it's action people will like it here) that isn't as niche as people say it is.

Yandere

By being good.

Dry RPG fans hype+PS3 exclusive. There.Dystopian-X

Add in an AAA score, and there you go.

I havent played it but it appears to be a fresh/original title which offers alot, plus its an RPG and there havent been too many of them on the PS3 so its only natural that RPG fans would flock to it especially when you take in the reviews.

[QUOTE="Dystopian-X"]Dry RPG fans hype+PS3 exclusive. There.789shadow

Add in an AAA score, and there you go.

Simply amazing and ADDICTING. I was hesistant and never picked it up on release day (i even reserved it) but finally gave in because I wanted something new...and omg. Put it this way, Uncharted 2 is still sitting sealed next to me.

Yea..its damn good. Almost worth purchasing a PS3 for. Its so unique and addicting.

Strong word of mouth and localization.

It truly was dismissed as abysmal, but then when players started talking about it and when the reviews started pouring in, the news spread pretty nicely.

It's unique difficulty in sync with an apparant great gameplay mechanic(s) is what seems to interest people most.

But it's definetely the reviews-- there really is nothing else this game was riding on.

Good to see it deliver.