Demon's Souls E3 Preview
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At its core, Demon's Souls is a moderate-paced, typical action-RPG, with a solid level of graphical polish and just enough detail in the combat to be quite fun. Diablo fans will find a fair bit to like. Where the game really gets interesting, however, is in its PlayStation Network integration and death mechanics.
When you die, you need to collect souls from defeated monsters or other sources to come back. This part has been done before, but it certainly looked nice and pretty. Interestingly, death is part of the game's online functions. Any time you die, you will leave behind a blood pool, which lets you recover lost souls. Other players might come across your body, though, and if they do, they can see how you died. It's not only entertaining, but educational, as it can show them what not to do in the hazards just ahead.
