So the fact that Demon's Souls became a Greatest Hits game nudged me enough into buying the game. After reading so much love for this game from fans and reviews, it's kind of crazy how divisive this game has become. So, I finally decided to try the game out for myself, and see if this game is really that brutal. After starting a new game, I choose the class Royalty and went through the tutorial which ends in you facing a boss which you could not beat. This was ok, because I guess I guess dying is so unique in this game that I guess it should be explained.  After dying, I was then resurrected in the Nexus and after a chat was now facing the real Demon's Souls. 
 
The first level was a bitch for me as I died about four times in there. The first time I died, I was trying to look down from a balcony to see what was down there, not knowing that when you press up on a short wall your character climbs over it. As he performed this unintentional act, I could only watch in bewilderment as he dropped in the centre of a cluster-fuck of demons and was torn to shreds. Having been respawned at the beginning of the level, and loosing all of my souls, I said "Fuck this game," turned it off and went to bed. In the morning I started to think, "Well, it was kind of my fault, I should have read the manual, and I did deserve to get killed by those demons, I was practically surrounded by them... Ok, Demon's Souls, I'll come back to you." And thus started my abusive relationship with Demon's Souls. 
 
Every death I had lead to this cycle: Curse the game, turn it off, realize is was my fault not Demon's Souls' (that sounds weird), and return for more abuse. It's gotten to the point where I don't even think I'm having fun, but I can't stop playing. I am constantly afraid of every corner and crevice because I think something is gonna jump out and rape me (which is usually the case). Also, beating a boss and regaining my body means jack shit to me, because in the next level, I'll die and go back to spirit form and have to beat another boss to regain it.  
 
 In closing, this game is great, and you should buy it! :D

So the fact that Demon's Souls became a Greatest Hits game nudged me enough into buying the game. After reading so much love for this game from fans and reviews, it's kind of crazy how divisive this game has become. So, I finally decided to try the game out for myself, and see if this game is really that brutal. After starting a new game, I choose the class Royalty and went through the tutorial which ends in you facing a boss which you could not beat. This was ok, because I guess I guess dying is so unique in this game that I guess it should be explained.  After dying, I was then resurrected in the Nexus and after a chat was now facing the real Demon's Souls. 
 
The first level was a bitch for me as I died about four times in there. The first time I died, I was trying to look down from a balcony to see what was down there, not knowing that when you press up on a short wall your character climbs over it. As he performed this unintentional act, I could only watch in bewilderment as he dropped in the centre of a cluster-fuck of demons and was torn to shreds. Having been respawned at the beginning of the level, and loosing all of my souls, I said "Fuck this game," turned it off and went to bed. In the morning I started to think, "Well, it was kind of my fault, I should have read the manual, and I did deserve to get killed by those demons, I was practically surrounded by them... Ok, Demon's Souls, I'll come back to you." And thus started my abusive relationship with Demon's Souls. 
 
Every death I had lead to this cycle: Curse the game, turn it off, realize is was my fault not Demon's Souls' (that sounds weird), and return for more abuse. It's gotten to the point where I don't even think I'm having fun, but I can't stop playing. I am constantly afraid of every corner and crevice because I think something is gonna jump out and rape me (which is usually the case). Also, beating a boss and regaining my body means jack shit to me, because in the next level, I'll die and go back to spirit form and have to beat another boss to regain it.  
 
 In closing, this game is great, and you should buy it! :D

I just recently broke up with Demon's Souls. Every now and again I get a phone call from her asking me to go for coffee or something. Im seeing other people now and that is something Demon's Souls will have to understand.

Yep, this game will grab you by the balls and wont let go until you have like 150 hours put in it.... I freaking love it.

Here's a piece of knowledge that'll really piss you off. That tutorial boss? The Vanguard? You can actually beat him. More than that, you'll actually get to the point where you won't even break a sweat trying to do so.

" I just recently broke up with Demon's Souls. Every now and again I get a phone call from her asking me to go for coffee or something. Im seeing other people now and that is something Demon's Souls will have to understand. "

I told Demon's Souls that I'd call her when I felt like it. In other words, I only die in Demon's Souls when I feel like dying in Demon's Souls. I, honestly, don't find the game that hard anymore. Also, Royalty is one of the easiest classes to play in the game. Use your Soul Arrow a lot. You have regenerating MP and Soul Arrow. Abuse them.

" You'll find that dying in body form actually makes the world you're in tougher

Demon's Souls is a great game but it has a hump after the first boss that's a little difficult to get over. Basically you have the choice between 4 bosses next, and none of them are that easy when you're only lvl 10. That is, if you can even get to them. Once you beat one of them you get enough souls that you'll feel stronger and will have an easier time moving on in the game.

" @Daroki: So wait... dying in body form not only cuts your heath in half and takes your souls, but also make the same instance harder?? That's fucked up. Also, I am completely ignorant to World Tendencies, where are these places I can and cannot get to based on WT? Or should I not worry about this at my current soul level (23)? "

" I just recently broke up with Demon's Souls. Every now and again I get a phone call from her asking me to go for coffee or something. Im seeing other people now and that is something Demon's Souls will have to understand. "

I'm not trying to be a cocky dick or anything, but the only times I had trouble in this game were me being retarded and sprinting off an edge every now and then and I died a time or two from being ganged up on by the massive troll things with clubs.

I think most people who play Demon's Souls are pretty sick to begin with. My idea of a fun game isn't replaying the same sections 100 times with half health.

" @Akeldama said:

" I just recently broke up with Demon's Souls. Every now and again I get a phone call from her asking me to go for coffee or something. Im seeing other people now and that is something Demon's Souls will have to understand. "

YOU were the other man! She wouldn't tell me even after a long session of beatings and bruises. I told Demon Soul's that she's not welcome back here. PS, That coffee she made is expired, we bought it last year "

" @Daroki: So wait... dying in body form not only cuts your heath in half and takes your souls, but also make the same instance harder?? That's fucked up. Also, I am completely ignorant to World Tendencies, where are these places I can and cannot get to based on WT? Or should I not worry about this at my current soul level (23)? "

This game is pretty easy once you start to play it the right way. You're not Kratos so take it slow.
 
Edit: You should also use a good shield and light enough armour to roll quickly.

Thanks for all the help guys! I finished two worlds so far (1-1 and 2-1). I'm trying to farm 1-1 to level up before I tackle 3-1. I'm at soul level 23 (Roality) right now and really wanna farm that Red Eyes Demon in 1-1 cause it gives like 2000 souls (read that on the wiki). Is this crazy at my current level, or can I beat this guy head on? Do you guys have any better farming areas? Or is soul level 23 good enough for 3-1? Also, should I always kill myself in the Nexus to go back to soul form? Is being in your body a waste of time?

" @xyzygy said:

" @Akeldama said:

" I just recently broke up with Demon's Souls. Every now and again I get a phone call from her asking me to go for coffee or something. Im seeing other people now and that is something Demon's Souls will have to understand. "

YOU were the other man! She wouldn't tell me even after a long session of beatings and bruises. I told Demon Soul's that she's not welcome back here. PS, That coffee she made is expired, we bought it last year "

That soulless bitch....I knew she was pulling something.  "

i loled in all of this :)

"Is this crazy at my current level, or can I beat this guy head on? Do you guys have any better farming areas? Or is soul level 23 good enough for 3-1? Also, should I always kill myself in the Nexus to go back to soul form? Is being in your body a waste of time? "