Can Dark Souls Help Your Mental Health? | MindGames

[@wesleyholmes337]

Those last words really sum up everything the souls games stand for, "Don't go hollow". Keep trying and trying no matter how hard you're knocked back and how hopeless it all seems, you will get through it. Stay strong everyone and praise the sun!

[@raulremesalvanmerode4458]

just wanted to say I really appreciate your comment

[@buraqdicaprio8862]

that’s exactly the CONCEPT of life, WE all have to keep going no matter WHAT. wish u all, all the best.

[@alexpopowski1318]

Thanks for cleaning up what he said. I thought he said ‘don’t go holiday’ and I was a little annoyed at the audacity of such a comment.

[@smartmagis]

i will agree with your overall sentiment.... but I just completed a super fun Lord of the Hollows run of DS3 as my second full play through. I felt like my character was winning back the world for all of humanity rather than abiding by the vagaries of the really weird Lords of Cinder! Also, the ending is pretty Darth Vader cool ha (maybe it says something about me that the first time I played, I put out the flame. still have never linked the Flame to preserve the age of Fire 😂)

[@sl5576]

I've never suffered through depression, but I got to say, I shed a tear reading through this comment

[@Tris1000]

Can’’t lie, when i was in university, dark souls 3 and bloodborne was my only stress relief, I probably wouldn’t have been able finish if I didn’t have them

[@spartanaman44]

Same here man. Bloodborne and dark souls 3 was my therapy

[@brennanwn]

I totally know what you mean 😏😨👍🏼

[@joshuagraham2843]

same same problem i was never into dark souls until bloodborne got my interest i tried doom 2016 and it sucked

[@ComptonFunk]

Stress relief? It’s the opposite for me

[@deadbeatjack2307]

@@ComptonFunk yeah. I love Dark Souls and have beaten all Souls game, but I can't see how these games could be stress relief for someone. In fact, I think they are THE stress-inducing games, which consequently leads to a massive dopamine rush when you finally overcome the challenges you bump into.

[@wiggidywakwak]

I suffer from Multiple Depressive Disorder on account of my brain doesn't make enough serotonin, and I always feel better after starting up DS1 and trying to speed run the bells. Edit: Also in my opinion open world, open ended games like animal crossing or minecraft dont go well with depressive episodes, bc if I play them too long under those circumstances I tend to cultivate a mounting existential dread. I think the souls games challenging, goal oriented gameplay provides helpful structure and feedback.

[@jaytownsend1184]

I think other people deal with it differently. Open ended games have really helped me, I really enjoy the way I can express myself anyway I want in a game like Minecraft, and I can feel good when I finish a build, especially in survival mode :)

[@darkmonkey555]

For me it's because Dark Souks is just so dark. And when you are down or depressed these things can scare you as there is this inate fear of not wanting to descend further. But to let yourself take on this grim challenge and then overcome it it can genuinely instill this sense of progress and confidence. You preserve and and overcome what seems like bleak odds.

[@bachiak1]

Yea the message is face your fears and demons

[@JakeClark-xw4xz]

Indeed this was the intention of Miyazaki.

[@jasonhunter8660]

I had difficulty with my mental health a few years back. In that time I've played every from software game and I noticed how they helped me to managed my frustration and keep pushing, even if I had failed many times. This amazingly translated into a life lesson for me. I no longer get gamer rage and I have really good patients when it comes to things younger me would get frustrated with!

[@HenzoStar-]

This is actually what happen to me after i play celeste dlc and bloodborne.

[@smutred239]

My speach!

[@ayemane2828]

Patience *

[@Markus-i7h]

Have worked with many children with mental health problems and the topic of their gaming has often come up. For many their gaming is an activity which enables them to escape their emotional problems and situation; they can set themselves goals in game that give them a positive emotional boost when they achieve it. I'm a therapist and avid gamer; I've found my gaming has given me an activity that enables me feel in control and challenge myself when I've been facing challenging periods.

[@christophermorris5971]

Mark! That's great to hear, you sound like a brilliant advocate. I'd really recommend Alexander's book, I think a lot of it would resonate with your experience.

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

Reading that title has shown me that Dark Souls really is the spiritual successor to Berserk...

[@SGT_STOIC]

the 1997 is on YT and always a fun rewatch

[@johncarter4956]

Dark souls is literally inspired by Berserk. You could say that it is a Berserk game in a sense that a lot of element from Berserk are in the game.

[@itaybutenwiser5511]

It is not an understatement to say that video games have saved my life. Video games helped me to escape from my reality and my mind so many times. Dealing with chronic depression and PTSD I wanted to take my life so many times but instead I learned to play demons souls, punishing myself there and eventually learning to be better and getting to the end. I have a problem when It comes to expressing myself and this video did it amazing for me. From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU!!!! It just helped so much.

[@TheRozza333]

So funny that this video has been released. I have PTSD and Souls/super intense online shooters are super "soothing" for me and I had asked myself why before. I think it has something to do with how when you play an ultra intense game that demands you to be engaged in its world, your brain cannot think of anything other than the game you are playing. You are fully "in the moment" and it essentially is like mindfulness meditation

[@ben-ty9jo]

Bloodborne is absolutely my comfort game... it just feels so good to come back to a world that I know so well when im distressed. I've 100%ed the game and have around 250 hours in it (mostly on one character) and whenever I play it, it gives me a lot of self esteem because of how much I've mastered it

[@dr.arkhamplays7209]

This is how I deal with depression: RIP. AND. TEAR

[@kianurobertson3858]

I think ultimately, playing Dark Souls is somewhat a form of meditation; I didn’t see it the first time I played through the game, but the patience and the pursuit of meaning and love in the face of struggle was a vital lesson that I got a glimpse of in dark souls and found mirrored in meditation, listening to Ram Dass and reading Buddhist texts. I feel as if the eastern culture that seeps through into the veins of Dark Souls is a lesson that 2011 westerners really needed, and with its cultural impact and massive follwimg following at this point, I feel as if its message was well heard and has given valuable lessons to everyone who played through it for long enough. Playing Dark Souls taught me the joy of determination that when I kindled it (perhaps a fitting pun) ended up being incredibly beneficial in countering my OCD.

[@bachiak1]

Dark souls is my way to do shadow work

[@vodago]

You seem like a guy who'd be interested in the works of the Stoics like Marcus Aurelius.

[@mexikaiju]

Dude, you made me tear up with the "Don't go hollow" line at the end. Thanks. This video spoke to me so much. I've played the exact same games over the past year as well.

[@Lowtan]

This is kinda deep. Never thought of it on this level. Games were simply an escape. Something I can enjoy for awhile instead of stressing about my various bills

[@phoenixjones7191]

I have always been the opposite of this, any time I played games (and I do quite often) if I haven't taken care of my responsibilities the guilt was unmanageable and so I ended up always doing the productive things ie: not eating shit, paying my bills, reading, working out etc. Then I would play games once all those things were finished. Although this habit has gotten stronger as I have gotten older so perhaps that is just a piece of maturity ?

[@SomeGuyHowGoesIt]

@@phoenixjones7191 this dude came to flex

[@neondaybreak]

I thought about this for the past 2 weeks too. I am also suffering from anxiety and have a lack of motivation and this whole pandemic didn't help at all. I literally couldn't do anything except sleeping all day because I was just tired of everything. Until last month where I started playing Dark souls for the first time. Despite its punishing difficulty it actually helped me to get my motivation back and caused me to do things like working out again and picking up on the stuff that I wanted to learn before the pandemic. I think because of this Dark Souls has earned it's right to become a core memory for me like Halo or the Elder scrolls❤️

[@christophermorris5971]

I'm glad you found something that works for you, and best of luck for the future pal.

[@neondaybreak]

@@christophermorris5971 Thanks! I wish you the best of luck too.

[@nuyorican91st]

Pokémon eases my mind too...but damn pidgy popping up every damn time makes me rage

[@JoshBurcham104]

Here's the thing, once I understood how dark souls and the rest work as games they stopped being brutally difficult and start being as hard as any old game with some decent challenge. The learning curve is harsh but it's not so bad. The mindfulness thing is real tho, u do have to be in the moment to play the games properly

[@stormragez]

The Feeling of acomplishment after beating a souls like game is something priceless. good video.

[@AwesomeSpidey22]

Makes me think of Reign Over Me movie where Adam Sandler character plays Shadow of the Colossus after he lost he's family in World Trade Center.

[@mniakan3544]

For me this kind of game has always been the legend of Zelda series. I mean there is something about it that always calms me down. And dark souls does this to some degree but for me it's the Zelda games

[@uffu2490]

For me, Souls games give me purpose and it teaches you about preserving despite immense challenge and pain. For instance, Great Owl Shinobi. I spent hours, days, and I died so many times BUT if you try, really try and stay positive, you can do what you set your mind to.

[@jameskenney4017]

I never thought of playing the Souls games as mindfulness but its true they require 100% of your attention or you are going to lose your souls! again and again! When I'm fighting the Smelter Demon I dont have time to stress or anything else. Great video its time video games were given the same respect as of other media types such as film and print!

[@noway4879]

The complexity of souls games is where it shines. It allows the player to use their own style to overcome challenges that are harder than what average games dish out. This means that the victory is deserved and reflects you overcoming your own struggle in your own play style. I can see how this helps with hard times in life, because life is a sense is no different.

[@bachiak1]

Dark souls are games for shadow work

[@Orain88]

I've played a loooooot of soulsborne and soulslikes since the start of the pandemic. They are a special type of escapism within gaming.

[@friendfris9699]

Playing difficult games and succeeding at it gives you dopamine. That’s why Souls Series players enjoy it.

[@TannerisSmol97]

That's a pretty low effort explanation

[@dogzs11]

@@TannerisSmol97 ain't wrong though

[@MilkCalf]

Maybe but there are always other factors. You can get dopamine from various different sources. What people's game of choice gives them is something more. There must be a specific unique feeling linked to the game that makes it feel better.

[@TannerisSmol97]

@@dogzs11 Ain't dun said id was pardner

[@dagskooz]

That's part of it, but there are many aspects of the world itself that help lift one's spirits. It's the simple fact that you're trudging around in this dark, decrepit, and dying world, and yet there's still plenty of beauty to behold. Not only that, but the games have some wonderful, inspirational, thought-provoking characters, and the lore and setting is chock-full of metaphor for the real world. It's a wonderful representation of no matter how bad things get, there are still reasons to ~keep going~.

[@CmdrPinkiePie]

Personally, Souls games are definitely therapeutic. The attention-trap effect is for sure a thing. They really do prevent my brain from going off the rails and fall into a vicious circle of invasive thoughts running wild.

[@exesexesexesexesexesex]

its the opposite for me. DS gives me anxiety and makes me overthink every single thing i do and if im doing it right

[@upmysIeeves]

Dark souls helps me in the way the band Death Grips helps me. I had a really shitty dishwashing job and when I would get pissed off I would listen to death grips and it was so cathartic

[@justinjaphere1242]

Yes, specifically Dark Souls do help me through my depression

[@yourfriendlyneighborhoodla2091]

Sometimes you need to obliterate an ungodly abomination with a lightning strike from your fist.

[@zknightman74]

You probably werent depressed. Just bored

[@advanced8998]

You do not need to rely on video games for depression It's a bandaid

[@yourfriendlyneighborhoodla2091]

Yeah that also, if your depression is a constant problem then you may need to consider professional help. Its a nice escape but by no means a permanent solution.

[@mniakan3544]

My favorite is dark souls 3 and yeah it helps to have a goal in mind like I have to beat this boss and the music is great too I always listen to gwynn's boss fight theme song

[@Fillthrill]

A good video essay will teach you about the world. A great one will teach you about yourself. An amazing one will do both. This was amazing to me.

[@cursedimageseveryday5559]

It's the fact that lot of the dialogue from NPCs and the game's message itself translates so well into a real life as metaphores. For example "don't you dare go hollow" means don't you dare giving up and many more. Dying to a boss a lot and then beating it finally gives you dopamine and at the same time makes you remember to never give up

[@CacklingAntagonist]

Something about the lore of these games just enthralls me. Glad to see more people who feel the same way about them as I do

[@karllong1570]

We have a lot of depression and social anxiety games always help really me and give me things to focus on but still fight a lot off games this was a lovely video and really eye opening great job gamespot 🙏🤝

[@SirTropical]

Playing the Souls' game series has taught me alot about the real world in terms of how long it'll take to work at something to get the result you want - and how varied in both lengths and commitment those results and efforts can give you. Sometimess, you'll be able to beat a boss in 2/3 tries, other times, 15+ - but both results are only achievable if you try to consistently work at that barrier, even if it takes you 1, 2, 30+ days to get it. That's why I appreciate the series because with how often I get my ass whooped over and over again, I realize that it's no different to when I want to achieve something in my own personal life - and when I finally DO manage to succeed? Pure and utter bliss comes from that.

[@Wolfstorm701]

This was an incredible video, I'd love to see more like it.

[@will6332]

Loved the depth of research and overall messaging of this video (also enjoyed the shout out to the boys at @RKG) - shield up and praise the sun!

[@christophermorris5971]

Michael.

[@nickbilous4522]

This video vocalises my relationship with these games in a way I've been trying to do for years!

[@quinnplays9166]

Back in 2015 I got back into DS after not touching it for years cause I thought it was "too hard". I was in a bad depression(still am but its up and down) but playing Dark Souls helped me focus on something. It gave me something to look forward to. Beat one area. Beat one boss. Go on to bigger and badder enemies.

[@darkphoenix2]

After my experience with FromSoftware games I really believe they help you grow as a person. The nature of being forced to learn and overcome challenges like what Dark Souls throws at you is a healthy mental exercise. Also, I love that this video ended with a quote from Dark Souls 2.

[@Steel_Prophet]

The three games I've been playing is Subnautica, ghost of tsushima, and bloodborne. I think what helped me is the rich environment of the games, something that visually pulled me in. Everyone knows tsushima, but I loved the various aquatic creatures and mesmerizing biomes of subnautica, and with bloodborne, while difficult, what brought me back is the gothic and melancholy architecture, lightly touched by otherworldly powers.

[@aarono6622]

Darks souls 3 was my go to help my mental but at the beginning of this pandemic I got hooked on Apex legends. The challenge of getting good helped me so much to build my confidence back up. I take the lesson with me that no matter how awful you are at something if you keep at it and practice you can one day overcome and be a legend in your own world. Great video thank you for sharing.

[@definitelyahuman5663]

I really enjoyed this video, I don't usually comment like this, but I genuinely knew what he was talking about, video games are often a comfort when everything else seems to be falling apart, I'm happy that they have helped so many of us through this period!

[@christophermorris5971]

Thank you for commenting, I'm happy the video resonated with you and glad you feel the same way. Praise the sun!

[@benjiskitts]

It’s merely because it is giving you something else to focus on . Building a character and taken on challenges rewards you and also makes you feel good

[@darkwraithjinx228]

That’s downplaying what a game can do, specifically multiplayer games.

[@bloodmancer4824]

When I first started playing dark souls I had reached a point in my life in which I was legitimately making plans to end it. I felt useless, worthless, disgusting and powerless and guilty all at once all the time. I didn't know I was going to start one of the most amazing journey's of my life. I remember getting to ash lake for the first time, finally conquering blight town, spending 8 hours fighting Orenstein and Smough over and over again. Nearly crying as I linked the first flame. Afterwards I felt like I had finally done something worthwhile, like I had accomplished something amazing and that I was a part of something... And I've never been the same since. Now I'm going to school, I'm seeking out relationships with people again, and I've taken up more responsibility at my job. Thanks Dark Souls. I'll never forget you.

[@lornadune6024]

This is a very unique take on games. Thank you for posting this.

[@skyscraperiloveyou]

This feels like an old school game spot video in the best way possible - loved it. Hope to see more 🎊

[@rothenstien3060]

Same. I get pissed off when I die at all in most other games, but in dark souls I got calmer until I finally won. Only ever gave up against dark eater midir, and even then I just came back right before the end of the game

[@xcarnage3936]

My answer, yes, most definitely. See, what souls games do is they give you that never give up mentality. Even as you die over and over again, the game doesn't take your hope away of achieving victory. Dark souls might be challenging, but really, it's fair if you keep trying and change your tactics. This mentality can be applied to real life as well. Life will keep putting us down, but if we keep pushing and don't go hollow, you'll see just how drastically our lives will change.

[@lungaanlungkamei2276]

totally agree. the relieve you get from beating a boss after more than 10 failures. satisfying . soothes the mind

[@nophoria]

They’re fulfilling and satisfy our desire for a compelling adventure IMO.

[@spartanaman44]

It's not just necessarily because they're hard- the depressing atmosphere in souls games helps me feel like I'm not alone with some of my cynical or darker thoughts. At the same time instilling me with hope to be able to make even the smallest positive changes in my own life and the lives of the few npcs you meet along your journeys. Solaire, Siegfried, Anri, Eileen, Gehrman, etc. The hero going out of their way in the hopes to see these few friendly faces just one more time before the world claims them.

[@jasonbeckstrand5553]

Cool bits: 5:00 - games as a mindfulness exercise 6:30 - it's not a blanket cure for everyone (and this might make it matter why and how you're mindful about playing...) 9:20 - how the souls games bleakness can be cathartic like listening to sad music when you're sad 10:00 - "At the core of understanding one's self is the process of symbolizing what we go through with language, putting words to feelings... There can be something very relieving in hearing one's experience reflected concisely with words and in that way feeling less alone... Hearing it voiced and expressed gives it a name and a face, and it's something you can work with... gives the player permission to be feeling hopeless as opposed to suggesting that the player should be progressing well and feeling really good about it." 11:38 - transferring skills and self-esteem from a game into the rest of your life - Like when people bring games up, "I just take them seriously" - wow.

[@Martyvader]

I've never beaten a souls game, but I love watching other people play them. RT has a great series right now that I'm enjoying. I really hope that one day I can really sit down and give it a good go because I want to like them and beat them.

[@lordanonimmo7699]

I also tought you were gonna talk about how the curse in Dark Souls is basically a metaphor for depression,but great video anyway.

[@rosfell00]

I was in a terrible shape a few years ago, depression, a job that's been making me miserable to this day, lost the only chance I had to fall in love before this whole mess started, then along come a couple of my friends and give me a copy of Dark Souls Remastered for my birthday, I hated it at first, like you have no idea, I really hated that unbalanced, unfair mess they called masterpiece, but then it clicked with me... Grinding for souls, exploring slowly and steadily, one little step at a time, watching my surroundings, learning from them and my mistakes, slowly getting better and learning about the game and the world it took place in, and then It came to me... I was turning hollow, and my friends tossed me the key to get out of the cell and escape that prison... They where trying to tell me what I needed to do in real life to finally get out of my situation, and I'll always be thankful for that, little steps and learning from previous mistakes, dealing with one thing at a time and slowly but steadily going forward, no matter how many times you fail, keep going and don't stop or you'll go hollow

[@night1952]

Dark Souls didn't save me but it has certainly helped me when I'm down, from the joy of getting to explore a new world, the self realization of overcoming challenge, the sense of comradery when you summon or are summoned...

[@thenoblerot1511]

To me, the souls series especially bloodborne has been medicine for literally everything

[@thenoblerot1511]

I’m good thanks

[@ChichiNaka]

Gamespot has like 19 of these videos, for sure just start playing other games on their hardest modes instead of opting to easy mode or 'normal'

[@MisterBrimm]

I played hundreds of hours of Souls games the last year as well, this post speaks to the likes of ME.

[@jonimated]

Thank you for this video. I align with this so much and could never really put it into words.

[@JTGilly0514]

I have had very similar experiences with the first dark souls and bloodborne, i tend to always return to those games during difficult periods in my life. For me I think it's the sense of control I get. When I'm feeling particularly depressed I feel very much so not in control of my emotions and the shit happening around me, and I think it's the control for me. Knowing that when I succeed it's because I did well and if I lose it's my fault to improve upon really helps me feel in control when I'm playing and I think that's what helps the most for me

[@moosh3945]

You guys put together some absolute gems

[@powermetalmatt2842]

I love the nod to RKG and Prepare to Try. I discovered Dark Souls 2 weeks before the first lockdown... I think they have saved my life.

[@smartmagis]

really jiving with this. I picked up DS3 again early this year and beat it for my second time ever. Now playing through Bloodborne after not getting very far with it in 2016. One of the things that I like about BB is that I'm getting to pretty much completely new parts of the game I never got to, and having to figure out the maps is stimulating the part of my brain that used to get me around in IRL back when I was able to go out and drive around and hunt for parking in a new place or figure out a subway system for the first time!

[@THEGOATLAB]

I totally agree mate , I love a soulsborne game, I’ve found it good for distracting me from my anxiety and depression too , the focus you need is unreal I love mastering that , especially sekiro combat , only draw back is my now addicted to soulsborne games but hey could be worse things , big up not the the only one dude

[@josealejandrosalzarmirabal4623]

This is an amazing idea. Looking at the connections we have with our videogames. Can't wait for the horror video game video!

[@LogicalPrime]

I always see headlines about video games desensitizing the youth and inspiring violence which always seems to be a false connection. Would love to see more scientific views on the real relationship people have with video games! Good stuff

[@Helfirehydratrans]

I can’t lie the stress of dark souls actually does kind of help me deal with emotional disappointment and I’ll pick myself up and try again

[@estebanortegag1051]

I think The Witcher 3 is the best therapy for mind, Geralt's story is sad but at the same time he is an example of how to deal with problems in life, he is a lonely wolf but a the same time there are many people who care about him, then you can read the books, then you can listen the music, its a masterpiece

[@Dawnelldo2]

I felt like I just learned something.

[@stevenlennie]

This was a great video. Nice to see something a bit different

[@caecae2726]

This is one the best videos of GameSpot!!!

[@charlesdean2709]

The first time I played Dark Souls I was suffering from...a lot of problems, them being mental or personal. But after I began playing and understanding the game and it's story...I felt, in a way, as the undead. Trying my best to not lose my sanity. To not lose my will. To continue going forward, no matter the odds. The Souls games may be difficult but they give you that a satisfaction like no other game has ever done. That feeling of despair after falling to a Boss 30 times but, suddenly you try again and you finally bring an end to it...and you simply explode with joy. No other game rewards you more than Dark Souls in my opinion. Goodbye then. Be safe, friend and don't you dare...go hollow.

[@ormancadam6453]

I can really relate to this. This is why i have over 3000 hours on dark souls snd it by far my most played game. Nothing that came before or after hit the same heights.

[@reaperpunkxter]

Amazing video, keep up the great work. Dark Souls is the best game series ever.

[@ghost_of_a_dead_poet]

What might explain what clicks with people is flow. The state of giving full attention to something that is challenging enough for you (not too easy, not too hard)

[@joaquinvelasquez6252]

If the point of this video is that games can influence our lives for the better, I agree. This felt more of a personal observation than a broad overall truth about human behavior relating to video games.

[@shadowmosesisle1568]

Monster Hunter, Tekken, any game with an extreme difficulty mode can provide me this feeling. If a game is too easy I usually end up feeling displaced or unfulfilled. I admit the dystopian worlds soulsborne makes is very relatable on a personal level.

[@ItsJustJess269]

Thank you for making this video. I purchase blood-borne to play on my PS4 but I'm waiting like 2 weeks for the Halloween season to start so I can start playing it. I also been dealing with a lot of anxiety so I might try this out. 🙏🙏

[@darkwraithjinx228]

I kept attributing darksouls for helping me in my most... challenging... time, but could never really say why. I think this really sums it up quite well.

[@AndrewFranges]

RKG! Those boys are the reason I love souls games.

[@christophermorris5971]

Michael.

[@AndrewFranges]

Michael.

[@derpmaycry2885]

Honestly, this video gets to me, the Soulsborne games are some of my favorite therapy games ever.

[@Mr_Creasy_]

I thought I was watching a *Daryl Talks Games* video for a second! Lol Really informative video! 👍

[@stareater1870]

Dark Souls 3 helped me back in December but I stopped once I beat it. But I do remember it helping. Actually reinstalled it to do a Guts playthrough for Berserk, as I started it when it finally came in the mail like 2 days ago. Now I'm on Diablo 3 and it's doing the same. Love games.

[@BeefMeisterSupreme]

because a game that makes you earn your victories reinforces your ego and self-worth

[@kevinburrell3359]

It's insane but it does. It helped me do better in school in all. It boost confidence and all but if you have suicidal depression it won't help. it will help clinical depression. When I had miminal depression it helped a ton but since my depression is suicidally bad it does give me something to do and excites me. It gives me something to look forward too

[@catwiffhat4274]

Stay safe friends. And don't you dare go hollow.

[@LevelUpGuru213]

Going through the shittiest time of my life right now and dark souls for some reason has helped me out a shit ton over the last month idk why either

[@stevenmontgomery1786]

Sorry to hear that. Keep your head up sir! Best of luck.

[@LevelUpGuru213]

@@stevenmontgomery1786 thankyou I appreciate that!!

[@AgentVizzle]

Thank you for the vid. Also love that you've put all the videos you talked about in the vid in the description

[@christophermorris5971]

Thank you for watching! And of course, they're great content creators and it's easy to share the love. :)

[@013nil]

To Editor: Add a name of Game whenever you show clip, so that people who don't know which game is it will know. Its just adds more quality to video.

[@cosmocourtois3345]

But they literally mention the names of the games as they are shown. And this is a video for souls fans, so one should be pretty familiar with the games that are being played

[@013nil]

this this video is not only for Souls fans, this is bigger than that.

[@fatjawns3671]

I swear to god Persona 5 Royal and Sekiro changed my entire outlook on life and gave me comfort when little else did

[@Cull_Obsidian]

I know exactly why: Bloodborne is my favourite game and I’ve done a no death run. the central theme of From Software’s latest games is overcoming. Fighting again and again to beat something. A boss, to the next bonfire/lamp it doesn’t matter. It’s allegorical to the things in your life. The Japanese have a phrase “Gamanzyoi” which roughly means to bear the unbearable. I’m glad Japanese and these games really speak to my heritage. I love co-oping with people and helping them through a boss they’re stuck at. I’m a strong advocate for accessibility but I really think they shouldn’t have an easy mode. You don’t give up, and fight for more. To be stronger, to be better.

[@SuperAtruss]

I got into Rock climbing years ago and when people ask me why I climb is the same reason souls games serve a sort of forced meditation. Two kids later, less climbing, and more souls games when I should be sleeping. It all makes sense now!

[@LegionAngel00]

when I play it can be like going through the stages of grief, just getting to acceptance

[@tomcrews8491]

Great video 👍

[@druid54us]

It is ok to be alone, it is ok to fight till you make it. But remember it is also ok to reach out and touch that friendly golden sign.

[@Wydjonny]

So awesome. Great insight.

[@tisgoodjuju]

Big up the RKG shout out

[@oscargates6066]

Great video! Would love to see more stuff like this

[@christophermorris5971]

Thanks Oscar! Me too.

[@Stylesithole]

Thanks for this video GameSpot

[@Hei_Darkfire]

4:53 Every time I try to swing my massive bit of wood around, people tell me to put my pants back on.