Demon's Souls: Black Phantom Edition Revealed For Europe
See Full ImageIt just has to be one of the coolest special editions we've seen, and it's bound to appeal to role-playing fans everywhere. ...too bad only those in PAL regions will get a shot at it.
According to Electronic Theatre, Namco Bandai has revealed the details of the upcoming Demon's Souls: Black Phantom Edition, set to be released in PAL regions on June 25. This great collector's set includes a brand new hardcover art book loaded with concept and game art, a strategy guide, and the original soundtrack, and although the source doesn't list a price, we have to imagine it's not exactly cheap. But at the same time, it's very likely that RPG fans in Europe and elsewhere have been waiting anxiously to get their hands on what is widely considered to be one of the best role-playing experiences of the generation. Fans in Japan and North America will absolutely defend it to the death, so that should say something. Sure, it's challenging - and some will say, "overly difficult" - but if you don't mind dying a lot, and you intend to be patient and vigilant, the rewards will be great.
Well, we know what RPG aficionados will be doing in a few weeks time: lining up for Demon's Souls. Too bad From Software says they won't be doing a sequel.
6/4/2010 10:50:43 AM Ben Dutka
Put this on your webpage or blog:
Email this to a friend
Follow PSX Extreme on Twitter
Comments (41 posts)
MyWorstNightmar
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 1:22:01 PM
I'm busy this weekend, how does next week look for you?
5 up, 0 down
Zorigo
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 1:54:51 PM
OT: looks pretty nice, and it sure will make the euro rpg-ers happy... im just not too interested. i care about a euro version of the new vegas collector's edition. poker chips... mmm...
0 up, 0 down
Mystearica
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 3:07:47 PM
But also... a patch to sell equips you don't care about 'cause souls.... ahem - you play into a level, get far into it, die, souls gone, you have 0 money so you really can't buy any replacement pots/that thing against plague/poison which I struggled with.... then your journey back with your weakened character = higher chance of death = souls gone!
0 up, 0 down
BikerSaint
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 7:18:35 PM
I remember "World" also saying something to the effect of how hard it was, so I believe he'd also "third" your emotion.
0 up, 0 down
Feregrin
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 11:26:14 AM
Reply
1 up, 0 down
CaptRon
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 11:26:48 AM
Reply
2 up, 0 down
BeezleDrop
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 11:42:35 AM
Reply
1 up, 0 down
BusyBeingBorn
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 11:48:47 AM
Reply
0 up, 0 down
Scarecrow
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 1:23:23 PM
The game runs in a game-specific server
ATLUS runs the server for the US version
Sony runs the one for Japan/Asia
Namco-Bandai will probably run the one for Europe
PS: I can't play against those who bought the Asia/Japan version. But I know some who have bought the Asia/Japan version who can connect to their servers.
0 up, 0 down
Alienange
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 12:24:03 PM
Reply
By the way Demon's Souls is 29.99 at Amazon today. Looks like a good deal for those who are interested.
4 up, 0 down
maxpontiac
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 12:51:18 PM
Reply
Heck, patch the current game, and I'll buy it immeadiately as well!
0 up, 0 down
Scarecrow
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 1:26:19 PM
If you get the game and play it for at least 10 hours you will realize how important the difficulty of the game is.
It's actually part of the game's story.
You really can't take it out of the equation.
1 up, 0 down
MyWorstNightmar
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 1:31:27 PM
Think of what I could do with that same 10 hours? I could play through both single player experiences of MW1 and MW2. Or Alienange could come over to my house and we could watch Avatar three times in a row! Just like last weekend eh Alienange? Good times.
1 up, 0 down
Scarecrow
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 1:36:14 PM
MW1/MW2 is twitch gaming
Sudden bursts of satisfaction
"OMG I got a kill, yaaaaaaaay."
VS
"I summoned 2 blue phantoms who guarded me against a deadly black phantom and then we took out that insane witch in the Tower of Latria. That was no easy feat!"
That's the purpose of an rpg, to overcome the most daunting of situations.
You really can't compare what you do in a FPS VS what you do you do in an rpg.
Mentioning Avatar is even worse.
PS: Nothing personal
Last edited by Scarecrow on 6/4/2010 1:37:08 PM
1 up, 1 down
MyWorstNightmar
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 1:51:33 PM
One of these days, one of these days, I will get to it.
0 up, 0 down
Scarecrow
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 1:32:10 PM
Reply
Seriously though, it wasn't the 2009 rpg for no reason.
1 up, 0 down
Aerifale
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 1:38:44 PM
Reply
0 up, 0 down
kraygen
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 2:08:07 PM
Reply
One important thing for Demon's souls is to find your play style. Most people, myself included, instantly create a knight character because its and rpg and in rpgs you often play as a knight.
However on Demon's souls, knight is one of the hardest starting classes there is. You can barely move because your armor is too heavy and you are as slow as a 4,000 pound man in his recliner covered in potato chips.
I switched to a class with no armor and I found it to be a lot easier, easier to jump outta the way. Aaah demon's souls gets easier the longer you play it really. What a great game, lucky europeans.
1 up, 0 down
WorldEndsWithMe
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 2:20:45 PM
Reply
0 up, 0 down
Scarecrow
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 2:33:22 PM
I might just get the European version to play with/against the Europeans
0 up, 0 down
jami
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 2:59:25 PM
Reply
1 up, 1 down
eLLeJuss
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 4:19:08 PM
Reply
1 up, 0 down
Gordo
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 4:30:04 PM
Reply
I usually play most games on easy but Demon's Souls has been on my must buy list for ages.
Good to see Europe and Australia get some special edition love. It's $89 here instead of the usual $109 so I hope it does well.
1 up, 0 down
Lawless SXE
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 4:55:38 PM
Reply
Peace.
0 up, 0 down
JPBooch
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 5:15:17 PM
Reply
@worldendswithme, you really need to give this game more time. The learning curve is high but the reward is immense. The Knight is a big mistake, try using the Royal. His soul light spell will get you through the first level. If you can get adept at doing a reposte, you will pwn any knight.
Australia too? My buddy has been urging me to get the Japanese version for 4 platinums, 5 is just over the top insane.
0 up, 0 down
Mr Bitey
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 5:29:12 PM
Reply
The strategy guide is small, but it was a huge help.
0 up, 0 down
laxpro2001
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 6:47:13 PM
Reply
0 up, 0 down
BikerSaint
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 7:25:54 PM
Reply
But,..... so does the USA & Canada now too....
FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY,
According to the email they just sent me, the developer Atlus is giving everyone the regular version of "Demon Souls", for only $29.99
And you can grab this deal from any of the USA or Canadian Gamestops, Amazons, or online from GoGamer too
0 up, 0 down
therabbitkinge
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 7:48:57 PM
Reply
0 up, 0 down
Mr Bitey
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 9:26:18 PM
1 up, 0 down
Dancemachine55
Saturday, June 05, 2010 @ 12:19:07 AM
Reply
And it's the same price as the standard edition. Hip Hip Hooray!!!! $89.95 AU. 20 bucks cheaper than most other new release games here.
1 up, 1 down
___________
Saturday, June 05, 2010 @ 2:50:18 AM
Reply
wonder when 3D dot game heros will be released here?
oh well im just happy joe danger will be out next week.
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT!!!!!!!!!!!!
aparently earthworm jim is suppose to be on XBLA next week too, i sure hope so!!!
0 up, 2 down
HAMCHUNKS
Saturday, June 05, 2010 @ 3:30:32 AM
Reply
0 up, 0 down
HAMCHUNKS
Sunday, June 06, 2010 @ 12:45:05 PM
0 up, 0 down
Dancemachine55
Saturday, June 05, 2010 @ 9:50:01 AM
Ben, is this guy a certified advertiser for this website, or some random trying to sell their wares for free?
If it's the latter, please ditch fast.
I love the comments section on PSXextreme. Lets not bring it down with website advertisers.
0 up, 1 down
MyWorstNightmar
Reply
Friday, June 04, 2010 @ 11:08:07 AM
And I know people argue that it is not that hard, but whatever, it is overly difficult in my eyes. I want to enjoy the game all the way through, but for a game to continually frustrate me, I just don't have the motivation to continue when I have so many other great games to play that don't beg me to slit my wrists.