DaciaJC
Gold Member
I finished it 11x on PS3, and compared to the PC version, it does feel like "unplayable dogshit."
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Should i play Dark Souls now ? ( PS3) Or should i wait the eventual PS4 port/remake ?
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I finished it 11x on PS3, and compared to the PC version, it does feel like "unplayable dogshit."
I would think that would be far less likely than a DS1 remaster, no? DS1 has a PC port that's easily portable, and a lot more brand/IP recognition. Demon's Souls never had the success/exposure of Dark Souls or Bloodborne (meaning less potential sales for a remaster), and is exclusive to PS3, meaning porting it would be a very difficult task.
freshVeggie
Member
Like many here suggested, can't you play it on PC? Price is extremely doable at fairly regular 5 bucks during sales.
It doesn't run as well as Dark Souls 2 on old hardware, so unless you have an ancient PC there shouldn't be much issues running it either.
It doesn't run as well as Dark Souls 2 on old hardware, so unless you have an ancient PC there shouldn't be much issues running it either.
Was that ever proven to be true?
Ragelink26
Member
I just finished it for the first time last week on PS3 and had a blast OP. Got the platinum and everything. It's definitely playable, but I'm not a framerate purist. I can tell when the framerate sucks, but I just adapt to it.
http://www.nintendolife.com/news/20..._just_reveal_dark_souls_3_for_nintendo_switch
It could still happen, but Switch owners need to stop with the false "DS3 was running on switch" thing.
Morrigan Stark
Arrogant Smirk
You're fine. You can surely play at 1080p/60fps with this which is already muuuuuch better than on PS3 (720p with 30fps at the best of times, sometimes dropping below 20 or even 15 in some areas).
No really? I mean sony are the ones with the resources, From and bandai not necessarily no. If they can port SOTC from PS2 or Gravity rush from vita, or MS can backport titanfall to 360, i'm Sony can take the assets from PS3 Demons without an issue.
Its a souls game and the souls game to actually get the franchise started. I dont see what's not worth it about that. The fact that its stuck on PS3 only is one of the main reasons to remaster it with updated assets, dark souls is already on PC, and multiplatforms
Davey Cakes
Member
I played Dark Souls on X360 last year and I feel that, despite the lack of optimization, it still provided me with an experience as good as any current game could deliver.
Like, it's in my Top 10 of all time just for how engrossing and rewarding it is. Even that awful performance in Blighttown couldn't hurt my overall feelings on the game.
Like, it's in my Top 10 of all time just for how engrossing and rewarding it is. Even that awful performance in Blighttown couldn't hurt my overall feelings on the game.
I was referring to this article by (the infamous?) Laura Dale from December 2016. Not saying that that report is based on absolute truth but it is at least separate from the Gamespot one you (silva1991) are linking to which was based on an honest reporting mistake.
pretty done
Member
I have like 300 hours in the PS3 version and I'm telling you that you probably shouldn't play that version.
It was acceptable when the only options were shit. A mediocre PC can run the game so much better and it really makes a difference for graphics and especially gameplay. Don't ruin certain areas just because they run like dogshit on console.
It was acceptable when the only options were shit. A mediocre PC can run the game so much better and it really makes a difference for graphics and especially gameplay. Don't ruin certain areas just because they run like dogshit on console.
InsaneTiger
Member
Just play on PC. I heard the game is super easy with magic.
Fair enough. I hope they release a trilogy on the Switch instead of just DS3.
Yeah, that would be even better than a PS4 DS1 remaster. The entire Dark Souls trilogy on the go would be amazing!
butman
Member
Hippopuncher12
Member
Remake? I don't see that happening anytime soon or ever. As for a remaster/port, I don't really see why they haven't done it yet since a PC version exists but meh. Demon's on the other hand is something they really should do a remaster of.
Not everyone wants to play games on PC.....
Not everyone wants to play games on PC.....
Why not?
Not everyone wants to go through unofficial channels, although it is a good side option for those interested
Why should they? I mean...."not everyone wants to play games on console" is a valid excuse too. People play on what they want, how they want.
sixteen-bit
Member
No time like the present
Agreed!
As for DS1 being remastered (I don't think anyone here was talking about an actual remake, as there's just no need for it really), Idk. Some people here are saying Namco just doesn't have the resources for it, so maybe that's it? I know From aren't holding it (or Demon's Souls) up, as while they've said they don't have much interest in it, they've also said they're fine with anyone doing a remaster of it, pretty much. So yeah, I thought a DS1 remaster would be a no-brainer what with the current Souls drought and all (it's one of Namco's biggest franchises too, isn't it?), plus a PC port already being a thing, but I guess not... :/
Yep, me too.
Yeah, I take your point about Sony having more resources than Namco, but is a PC to PS4/X1 port really that resource intensive? Regardless, I certainly see the value in porting Demon's Souls, of course, but I'm not sure Sony does. I mean, if they put Bluepoint on SOTC (again), how much value can they see in Demon's (or any other PS3 exclusive they haven't already ported, really)? It just doesn't seem likely to me, although I would love for it to happen.
I mean, I can only speak for myself, but I've never wanted to put up with the hassles of PC gaming, even with full knowledge of all the benefits it provides. First, there's the hassle of having to build one yourself, since all pre-built PC's are garbage for gaming. Then there's all the random issues you can run into, from drivers not working to updates borking things, to random crashes, to games just not working for whatever reason. I already deal with so many issues on my current laptop (which is most certainly not gaming equipped, lol), and can only image the hassle/frustration of dealing with PC gaming on top of that. I tried to get into it years ago, quickly came to the conclusion it isn't for the me, and isn't the experience I want when gaming.
Brock Reiher
Banned
But they already did that with the had second one. It would be free money.
BennyBlanco
aka IMurRIVAL69
Not all of them are, there are specialty custom PC places that you can go to which are just as good as one built yourself. And not sure what hassles you speak of...
I mean, remakes are rare, but remastes/ports have been very common over the last couple generations, and this is a pretty popular/beloved game that already runs on the same architecture as PS4/X1.
Sorry, accidentally posted before finishing that post. Please see my full post. It just isn't for me, based on my experiences with PC's and PC gaming in the past.
I'll tell you what...I'll make a video from start to finish on how making a game on PC work from downloading it all the way to gameplay. I recently formatted my PC so it doesn't have much tweaking yet. Does that sound good?
sublimit
Banned
It depends how picky you are about technical performances. Me personally i have no problem going back and replay those games on PS3.I replayed Demon's Souls some months ago and i absolutely enjoyed it.
DS2 actually wasn't a straight port. There were a bunch of changes from the last-gen versions. Still, I agree that there is a precedent for Souls games getting ported to other platforms (DS1 to PC, DS2 to PC/X1/PS4), and that DS1 getting ported would be quite profitable, especially since there's clearly a bit of a Souls drought at the moment.
It'd be a remaster, not remake, but yeah in a perfect world we'd already have one but alas.
It wouldn't even have to be From, Bamco would fund it and get someone to make it happen, but they're busy with their anime souls now, right? It'd be silly to release DS1 now. I'd expect an announcement in late 2018 the soonest.
I replayed it on PS3 recently and it was as good as ever, but optimization is clearly not the best, so if you do own a PC then there's no reason for waiting at all.
It wouldn't even have to be From, Bamco would fund it and get someone to make it happen, but they're busy with their anime souls now, right? It'd be silly to release DS1 now. I'd expect an announcement in late 2018 the soonest.
I replayed it on PS3 recently and it was as good as ever, but optimization is clearly not the best, so if you do own a PC then there's no reason for waiting at all.
Brock Reiher
Banned
We just now got a Dragon's Dogma port, they're still doing that stuff
I mean, I appreciate the offer, and if you want to, sure. You're probably not gonna change my mind tho. I already invested in a PRO, and am pretty firmly entrenched in the PS ecosystem at this point. I also love my trophies, my huge stack of PS4 games, and it's the platform all of my friends play on. I'd lose all that on PC. I've also always been a console gamer (starting with PS1/N64) and it's just what I prefer, man.
Yeah, although that was Capcom (they're more port-happy than anybody, lol). Ok, here's a question. Have Namco (aside from DS2, which was developed by From themselves) done any remasters/ports to PS4/X1 this gen? Anybody know?
er... if you want to count tales of zestiria to PS4, i guess so.
Weren't the God Eater games PSP titles originally? They got PS4 remasters. Same with Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth getting a straightforward port to PS4 (originally Vita).
Digimon World Next Order got a rather impressive remaster as well. Namco can definitely afford doing something less taxing for DS1.
Digimon World Next Order got a rather impressive remaster as well. Namco can definitely afford doing something less taxing for DS1.
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Hmmm, thx guys. I would honestly be happy with a barebones 1080p 60 FPS port of the PC version (heck, even 30 FPS would be a major upgrade, lol).
HF2014
Member
Dont worry. Just grab a controller, xbox preferably. U might have to do some tweaking to make it work.
But if you got a ps3, its still the easiest way to play it. Blighttown framerate is horrible, but youll get use to it.
Ehh... I mean, I guess it would be better than not playing the game at all, but I still have reservations recommending the game to people on PS3 now. It's such a rough experience throughout (not just Blighhttown, every area on my recent playthrough had major dips), and it feels quite laggy as well. Image quality is really poor too (it's like 640p or something on PS3). Really blurry and jaggy, with low res textures everywhere. Game is still fun, but man is it rough nowadays.
Leafhopper
Banned
From Software isn't known to do remakes like western companies or Capcom or Square does.
I would say just play it now. If you can find a way to play it on PC with a controller that is an option too.
I would say just play it now. If you can find a way to play it on PC with a controller that is an option too.
Fromsoft wouldn't have to do it, tho? A remaster would be up to Namco, who own the IP, AFAIK. They could farm it out to whoever if they wanted to. From already have their blessing for this too (I'm not even sure if they would have a say, tbh).
BenjaminBeaumont
Neo Member
The frame rate on PS3/360 gets pretty bad in places but the game is monumental and if that is your only option for playing it, the greatness of the experience easily outweighs all technical issues, no question. When you finish i guarantee you your imiedate thought will not be about the frame rate in blighttown
The Hermit
Member
I am waiting for the Trilogy.
But the best would be PC with Durante patch
hopefully on the Switch
But the best would be PC with Durante patch
Martinski43
Member
If a Dark Souls remaster would happen it wouldve happened already. I mean Dark Souls 2 got a rerelease on PS4 and Xbone not long after it's first one. Dark Souls 1 is like what now 6-7 years old?