While the recent PS5 remake from Bluepoint is by all accounts the definitive way to play the game, the original is still a solid game for fans of the Souls sub-genre to experience-especially for posterity. However, the true legacy of Demon's Souls was that it created a new trend of games that adhered to its same stoic design, and in the 12 years since its debut, the Souls genre has become one of the more fiercely respected styles of games. In 2009, From Software's Demon's Souls earned a reputation for being an uncompromisingly challenging action RPG when it first launched on the PS3. With this in mind, the staff at GameSpot came together to highlight our favorite games released across the PS3, PSP, and PS Vita libraries, including some picks from the PlayStation Classics collection. This sudden scare of losing well over 2000 games from PlayStation history was a timely and important reminder of the importance of games preservation in today's age.
However, this does not guarantee that the PS3 and PS Vita stores will remain open forever. For now, the future for these classic PS3, PSP, and PS Vita games-many of which are digital-only-is safe.
While the PSP store will close on July 2 as planned, all games from the PSP library will still be available via the PS Vita's online store. On April 19, Sony Interactive President and PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan released a statement explaining that the publisher has reversed its controversial decision on closing the PS3 and PS Vita. But as it turned out, the angst and uncertainty following the sudden announcement of store closures would be short-lived.
Across the PS3, PSP, and PS Vita's libraries, there is a wealth of games that have not only become well-loved titles within the gaming community but there are others that would go on to define the PlayStation's identity as a platform. However, on March 29, Sony made the surprise announcement that the PS3, PSP, and PS Vita online stores would be closing for good, cutting fans off from purchasing legacy PlayStation games, rare or otherwise.
The PlayStation Network is currently a treasure trove of modern and classic games released throughout PlayStation history, giving new and old fans alike the chance to experience great games on newer hardware.