If you couldn't tell, even if there is only one dissenting person in this thread.... the game essentially has either huge fans, or huge detractors.

The only reason you have to repeat an easy part of a stage is your own mistakes in later parts of a stage. And as stated, most levels have paths/shortcuts that you unlock.

If you have ever played a Monster Hunter game, I think it's comparable to that. The game gives you little to no hints, and you're on your own. The main difference being that in Monster Hunter it's huge monsters you have to take down, while with Demon's Souls, it's the actual levels you have to learn and overcome.

THE JACKEL