Why Is Dark Souls 1 A Masterpiece?!

In my family there is an ancient saying: "Thou who Act art Chosen. In thine editing, maketh video of the game of Ancient Lords. When thou posteth the video of Dark Souls, the fate of the channel thou shalt know." Also, TIME STAMPS! Intro – 0:00 A Morbid Curiosity – 2:16 The Depths of Dark Souls – 5:52 Purpose & Theme – 10:11 Jolly Cooperation & Gameplay – 17:08 Boss Battles – 26:24 Level Design – 29:49 Characters & Tone – 38:07 Conclusion – 44:14

"What about the people who didn't beat the game? They are the ones that became hollow..." Dude.

A 47 minute video validating my opinion? sign me up

I knew about Dark Souls for a few years before getting around to playing, but if I had to credit one thing for sparking my decision to finally buy the game, it would be this video.

"Sif wants to protect you from the abyss and you killed him for it". I was already sad about this fight but the way you worded it makes it way more sad 😔

Dark Souls is one of those games you wish you could forget everything about so you could re-live it again

Dark Souls: kill a bunch of gods, then listen to VaatiVidya to find out why you did it.

16:20, this part hits hard, had a friend who clinically died due to a suicide attempt but was resuscitated, she later played bloodborne and claimed it saved her live because taking on a horrible challenge head on and beating it made her feel amazing, shes doing better now.

I just started this game. I figured I should in prep for elden ring. I have been gaming for a long time and I have not this feeling about a game in YEARS. You explained precisely what I have not been able to put my finger on with games over the years. When I play this I get the same feeling I used to get when I Played something like Alice or Link to the past. It has all the markers of classic games along with mentaly satisfying challenges. It is not like skyrim where you can run through easily then mess about. You have to fight for every amount of ground gained. It is incredibly frustraiting and satisfying all at the same time.

Still one of the coolest meta concepts in all of gaming is the idea that those who quit playing because it was too hard are those who became the hollows in the world.

"Sorry Demon Souls" at least he paid his respects

Just finished Elden Ring! Went back to Dark Souls 1 and yeah... it's just not nostalgia! The game is truly a masterpiece!

I remember first time beating the game and after the fight with Gwyn I realised that this bonfire is the end. I thought maybe I can fire it up later and I walked outside the arena (which starts the dark ending) without knowing what would happen. I think it was brilliant idea - if player hesitates to link the last fire then the dark ending is his path. Hesitating to sacrifice your soul leads to desire to usurp the power - everything makes sense.

Take in mind this: "Dark Souls was a rushed game"

“Is your game difficult?” Yeah, it’s pretty hard. “Oh, I see. So it’s like Dark Souls.. got it.” Not really.. it’s a racing ga.. “DARK SOULS.”

Nah because I was ready to quit this game half way through, then I watched this video. Hearing that people who quit become hollow and aren't the chosen undead, made me go back and beat the game. I've now beaten the game multiple times, one of the best games ever.

FUN FACT: Hidetaka Miyazaki-san was actually a huge fan of Gothic architecture, Fantasy, and especially Berserk. which definitely explains why Frampt looks like a Hagfish with a human face and skin mustache. And why a lot of the monsters are something of a nightmare in of themselves. Miyazaki apparently has great taste in Manga, since Sekiro was based off of Lone Wolf and Cub. Dude's got good taste. I do recommend checking out both Berserk and LW&C; they are Masterpieces.

False. 40+ hours, still customizing character.

It says something about me that when I read the "40+ hours later" I was like "Ah, he made it past the undead burg"

Act man I am sad because my parents don’t allow darks souls anymore, they think it’s demonic, and they got rid of all my discs for it. But I bought dark souls two online and I secretly play it at night when my parents go to bed. That’s how much I love these games because I am willing to get in trouble just to play it. My parents are like certain npc”s who try to tell you that your journey is pointless and that you’ll never make it, but I will not go hollow I will keep playing it rather what anyone thinks about it. I love your videos act man and recently I have been a little uninterested about gaming but you inspire me to play again and again. I hope by some way that you are immortal and that you will never leave us this world needs you. Your smart, funny af, and you dissect games from the core to help us all understand the concept of gaming and maybe what we missed in the game. Love u so much merry Christmas.