Demon’s Souls

Developer Bluepoint Games, SIE Japan Studio

Publisher SIE

Format PS5

Release Out now

FromSoftware didn’t invent the concept of New Game+, but has it ever been implemented more satisfyingly than in the Souls series? Upon starting a repeat gameplay cycle in these games there is an unparalleled deliciousness in paying a return visit to the creatures that bullied you for so many of your nervy early hours. The old you was twitchy and tentative, measuring progress in miserable yards, but you’re a hardened adventurer now. Entirely comfortable in your armour and with a rack full of very pointy weapons remake with your late-game confidence – only to be pulverised repeatedly once more, just like the old days.