12 Legendary Titles Getting a Modern Makeover Worth Playing

6. Demon’s Souls (PS5)

Long before Elden Ring inspired controller-smashing triumphs, Demon’s Souls was quietly laying the groundwork for challenge-hungry adventurers everywhere. The PlayStation 5 remake is a jaw-dropping upgrade: Graphics are top-tier, making every boss and castle terrifyingly gorgeous, and load times are barely a blip, which means more time in Boletaria’s brutal gauntlet. Bluepoint Games kept the infamous difficulty but smoothed the edges with some modern tweaks—think shortcut menus and less clunky inventory systems. If you’ve never braved this world, the remake’s precision controls give you a fighting chance, and the community’s as active as ever (just waiting to help… or troll). Diehard fans get all the nostalgia, plus a fresh look at secrets and lore. For new players, it’s the ultimate Souls starter kit, offering both satisfaction and challenge without a single technical hiccup to blame for your (many) deaths. Hardcore, yes, but always fair—and now looking its absolute best.