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Demon's Souls Tag Page Cover Art
Soulslike
Action RPG
Released
October 6, 2009
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood, Violence
Developer(s)
From Software
Publisher(s)
Sony Computer Entertainment, Atlus, Namco Bandai
Engine
Proprietary Engine
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer

Deep beneath the Nexus, the Old One has awakened. A mighty demon horde pours into Boletaria, devouring the souls of men. Called upon by a maiden in black, you go forth to lift the curse...

Revolutionary Online Play
Leave hints, view the deaths of past players, work cooperatively or invade another's game!

Unrestricted Choice
Design your character starting from class and weaponry all the way down to facial features. Then, decide whether to progress with the story or chart your own path through the open world.

Ever-changing World
Watch the world around you shift according to the actions of you and your fellow players on the PlayStation Network. Different enemies, items, and events may trigger, leading to very different consequences.

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