I'm convinced Demon's Souls is a lie designed to trick me. I've looked everywhere. It doesn't exist. I saw it on Amazon just now, signed in to buy it and it was gone again... I really want to play this game but it might as well be a puff of goddamn smoke. This is a hardcore-ass game that's received diddly squat in the way of promotion over here and it's rarer than hen's teeth. It's nuts.
 
I'm being paranoid maybe.
 
But just because I'm paranoid doesn't mean I'm wrong. I'll get to the bottom of your Demon's Souls conspiracy Namco Bandai, and your little dog too.

heh, yeah, since it came out it has been a hard game to find, simply because they've put few copies out, given the more hardcore nature of the game.
 
at least that was the case with the NA version, ATLUS is known for releasing niche games in small numbers that will be very hard to find in a few months, I didn't wait, preordered with a guy on ebay (I'm from Brazil) , got it 1 week after release, the deluxe edition, and it's one of those games I'll probably never trade or sell.
 
I though the European release would be a little more widespread, guess not :), but don't sweat it I'm sure you'll get it eventually, it's  a great game.

I ordered my copy of the euro DS from hmv.com  check them out maybe they still have some copies?

Oh England...meh.

You're missing out
 
I know how you feel though...back when I had my PS2 I was feverishly looking for SMT: Nocturne to no avail

My gamestop has 4 copies of it.  
 
Ive never noticed it at any other places 

" I'm convinced Demon's Souls is a lie designed to trick me. I've looked everywhere. It doesn't exist. I saw it on Amazon just now, signed in to buy it and it was gone again... I really want to play this game but it might as well be a puff of goddamn smoke. This is a hardcore-ass game that's received diddly squat in the way of promotion over here and it's rarer than hen's teeth. It's nuts.  I'm being paranoid maybe.  But just because I'm paranoid doesn't mean I'm wrong. I'll get to the bottom of your Demon's Souls conspiracy Namco Bandai, and your little dog too. "

There are 11 copies of Demon Souls at my gamestop. Huh.
Also, Namco didnt make Demon Souls, no wonder your having trouble.

" @trophyhunter: @regularassmilk: Namco Bandai are publishing the game in Europe. "

I imported it in November but decided to buy the European version as well just to contribute to sales in hope of a sequel. So I went to the biggest game store in town on the day of release and there`s one single copy on the shelf. Turns out they only ordered 10 copies, 9 of which had been pre-ordered leaving them completely sold out after my visit - an hour after they opened on release day.

So, none of my friends have been able to get their hands on it either. I on the other hand now have 2 copies and halfway through again ;p

I've ordered a second hand copy in 'mint condition'. The guy has a lot of positive feedback so I'm not too worried. I'd feel more guilty about buying second hand but as there ARE NO COPIES IN THE ENTIRE COUNTRY I feel justified.
 
Also, just to be a dick:
 

eBay.

Try Play-Asia, they are currently listing both the Asian and American version (both have English) as available. Asian copy is also cheaper, $40.

" Try Play-Asia, they are currently listing both the Asian and American version (both have English) as available. Asian copy is also cheaper, $40. "

A standard edition of the game is coming out on the 6th of August, for around £25, which I'm hoping will be much more available. That said, I'm not taking any chances and have preordered it form Shopto :)

" @Chris2KLee said:

" Try Play-Asia, they are currently listing both the Asian and American version (both have English) as available. Asian copy is also cheaper, $40. "

That's where I bought my copy. Play-asia is a good service, I am currently in the process of ordering Persona 3 Portable from it right now. But I wouldn't be too cut if you can't get it. It's over rated and junk. "

"Well, it's definitely not for everyone. It has some archaic ass systems, and difficulty is brutal, but it has a lot to offer for those that can stick with it. It's like Monster Hunter in that those that love it, love it to death, but others will despise it. Both opinions are valid for DS. "

" @Chris2KLee said:

"Well, it's definitely not for everyone. It has some archaic ass systems, and difficulty is brutal, but it has a lot to offer for those that can stick with it. It's like Monster Hunter in that those that love it, love it to death, but others will despise it. Both opinions are valid for DS. "

Except unlike Monster Hunter it doesn't lie about how lock on can't work right and it is actually IS good in the opinions of people who aren't just rampaging fanboi. "

so should I buy this game?

" so should I buy this game? "

It felt the same way with me, I was looking for it in my town about a week after it came out in the UK and couldn't find it anywhere. The manager of GAME didn't even know what I was talking about. I ended up ordering it on Play.com, but it says it'll take 1-2 weeks to be dispatched... still waiting.

" @Chris2KLee:  I've watched it, but it was awhile back. The thing that bugs me is the inability to pause. I get it, I like it, but pausing is pretty fundamental to playing games for me. Due to roommates, responsibilities, etc I find it hard to find time to just play nonstop.  But that difficulty is really fucking appealing. "

I purchased mine of Ebay I think, it was a gamble at first, but it came through it was originally an import before the game him the UK or US.

I think it's my single best game this gen. 

Ok. The game does exist. My copy arrived today. I also graduated from uni, so I haven't played it yet. I also got my degree given to me by Sir Patrick Stewart, as he is the chancellor of my university.
 
Today, boys and girls, was a good day.