Dark Souls: Remastered for Nintendo Switch

The good stuff

Okay, first time I walked into Lordran, I was immediately struck by how much better everything looked. The textures on the cracked stone walls in Blighttown? Crisp. The lighting in the Undead Burg? Almost dreamlike. And the 60fps makes dodging feel smooth, which matters when you’re trying not to die every three seconds. I remember dying to a random skeleton with a torch in the first ten minutes - again - but there’s something satisfying about learning the rhythm of a boss fight after five tries. That moment when you finally land the parry on Ornstein? Pure gold. It’s not just the visuals - the way the world connects, the little side paths that lead to secret areas, the lore hidden in item descriptions - it all adds up. If you’ve played any FromSoftware game before, you know what I mean. This feels like the real deal.

The not-so-good

But yeah, it’s still brutally hard. Like, I died to a dog in the catacombs because I didn’t dodge fast enough. And the controls? They’re fine, but the camera doesn’t always cooperate. There’s a weird lag when turning around during combat, especially when you’re surrounded. Also, no online multiplayer in this version - just single-player. So if you were hoping to team up or gank someone else, too bad. And let’s be real - if you’re not already into this kind of grind, the sheer frustration might push you away fast. It’s not for casuals. Not even close.

Bottom line

If you’re looking for a challenging, atmospheric action RPG and don’t mind grinding through death after death, then yes - Dark Souls: Remastered for Windows is worth the download. It’s free, it runs well, and it delivers the full original experience with the Artorias of the Abyss DLC. Just go in knowing you’ll lose a lot. But when you win? That feeling’s unmatched. For fans of tough games and intricate worlds, this one’s solid. Skip it if you want easy fun or quick wins. But if you’re ready to suffer for glory? Hit play.