Can You Beat DEMON'S SOULS With Only a Crossbow?

[@PressContinue]

It's interesting how both you and JK got the Dragon God glitch so shortly after each other given that I've never seen that happen before then. Makes me wonder if it's a bluepoint thing

[@TheBacklogs]

I've never had it happen in the original. You’re probably right on the money with that guess.

[@blasttyrant3228]

​@@TheBacklogswhich version do you prefer?

[@KaoruMzk]

After seeing the JK Leeds video, I tried to replicate the glitch in the original and couldn't. It's definitely a remake only glitch.

[@ikitclaw4298]

a youtuber called kaif got the bug as well

[@Daidalus2]

​@@ikitclaw4298 did not expect anyone from Salt Raiders being mentioned here, but nice to see that the community is spread out.

[@Hecatolite_]

For anyone curious, Lemon did the PS5 joke in the fist-only Dark Souls 1 video, almost 3 years ago. Still a great video, would watch again, 5/5

[@owencappelli2127]

Can confirm I watched it

[@TheValiantBob]

I feel like the problem with the facial animation is that they are super highly animated and emotive, but the rest of the body is still completely unmoving. So as a result you get this weird uncanny valley effect since you have a head that's hyper expressive and bouncing around as it talks grafted on top of what might as well be a mannequin for how little the body moves or emotes.

[@goreobsessed2308]

Good old talking Heads effect just like in the older Fallouts

[@Lio_Braga]

Curiously, a read a review from a friend on Steam for Horizon: Zero Dawn just a couple of hours ago, exactly about uncanny valley. And I think both of you are right on the money: (...) Last but definitely not least... (actually, this is my biggest gripe with the game) Horizon Zero Dawn is the most acute case of "uncanny valley" I've ever personally witnessed. The game just looks...... wrong. The bit in the intro where we get to play as child-Aloy was particularly sickening to me. Her model just looks... unnatural. The characters are constantly twitching in ways humans just don't and the changes from animation to animation in conversation can be very abrupt. It's like they tried to add a ton of subtlety and variety to the movements but there is actually too much and they don't connect naturally? It made me super uncomfortable to the point where I started to actually avoid dialogue. Which is a bit of a shame because I've been told that the story in this game is actually pretty decent.

[@theonewhouploadsnothing1704]

Honestly it doesn’t bother me that much but that’s probably because I’ve played oblivion’s persuasion mini game too much

[@crayven]

It's not exactly that but it pronounces it. The faces in a lot of games are a bit OVER Animated. If you keep a close atttention to faces of people when they talk, you notice movement but only in rare cases it is super its exaggerated. Faces move sutle and its the missing sutle movement that makes it stiff in older games ( where its only mouth movement) But here its too much and unnatural and therefore uncanny and wierd to watch.

[@MrMoridinalthor]

The Morion Blade, Clever Rat Ring, and Viscous Compound Bow +5 are absolutely cracked.

[@noxer5589]

Love that hokage mode

[@alexread6767]

I looked up what "Viscous" did. S rank Dex scaling??? On a BOW?!

[@johnkubiak1154]

S dex scaling my beloved.

[@blasttyrant3228]

​@@alexread6767did they change it to viscous in the remake? I thought it was still "sticky"

[@sr3Superior]

​@@noxer5589reccomended by sweet baby angels everywhere

[@yekoreaper]

I've been binge-listening to your runs a LOT recently while working on my school projects. Surprisingly they help me focus a lot, but I'm at a point where I'm re-listening to many of them lol. Funny enough I was about to continue working on another project so this is great timing. Thank you for suffering for our entertainment Lemon 🙏

[@christopherjackson2685]

I’ve been binge listening to him while driving to work. I set my phone down and don’t even watch, just hearing his friendly voice and goofy jokes helps pass the time SO well. God Bless Lemon.

[@HCMORGI]

haha, while working from home, cooking, cleaning. but i am never really watching. the voice is just magic

[@Dinosnore69]

​@@christopherjackson2685 I do exactly the same thing.

[@debohancock4716]

You should watch his full stream vods of these runs for more footage. I put these on at night before I go to sleep and the full vods are magic. They're a couple hours long as well

[@JKLeeds]

As you like playing as a holy knight, it's a shame there's not a religious version of one of these weapons....you know, a ✝️CROSSbow✝️ 😊

[@Quran_eee]

One God Jesus worshipped God (FATHER?❌) God never worshipped back

[@StrangerForever85]

Goddamn it, JK…

[@konkydonk4809]

what I really enjoy about this remake are the small things like the disappearing rain if the stormking is directly above you and such

[@scottt7309]

My favourite bit was when lemon said its crossbow time and crossbowed all over the place.

[@TheFunniGuy-uo9wv]

My favorite bit was when Lemon said "its firebomb time," and then he firebombed all over the bad guys

[@scottt7309]

That's great too.

[@ians7184]

I liked when he said sticky white stuff

[@whycantiwearwhiteafterlabo7661]

Bro it's been out for 2 hours how did you beat me to this joke

[@iamthehobo]

This meme format is always a blessing, guess we really do have to thank Morbius for that.

[@MasterOfNone2023]

"Angry Waist Bend" is probably the most roundabout, indirect, nonsensical way to make a crossbow pun and I'm 100% here for it

[@Kimnl]

Crazy that a 3 year old release title is still one of the best looking games for the PS5. Bluepoint did a great job.

[@celestialcthulhu773]

My favorite animal is a stingray so seeing you appreciate the Storm King made me really happy. Congratulations on defeating the Flamelurker....oh and the run, congrats on the run too.

[@aclaymushroomwithaberet7084]

Stingrays deserve more appreciation tbh

[@goreobsessed2308]

You love the Irwin slayer

[@TheRandomEevee]

​@@goreobsessed2308 Not a slayer when it was acting in self defense

[@swiggityswagunion1223]

@@goreobsessed2308that’s a good name for stingrays 🤣

[@goreobsessed2308]

@@TheRandomEevee slayed is slayed it not a synonym for murder silly

[@Zekren]

Does anyone else want "Carl! Cut the Camera!" merch? entertaining run as always! Well Done. Glad no one has gotten around to a Demon Souls' Immolation mod yet. 😂😂

[@pillagius]

Another glorious victory achieved by shooting ancient beings and eldrich horrors with toothpicks till they die. GG! And thank you for good fun! Happy holidays to everyone!

[@Reckerless]

Hey Lemon, i just wanted to say that your challenge run videos is what inspired me to do my own challenge run videos and it has changed my life. I love your videos and thank you :)

[@misterspoken2803]

Interesting enough, DS3 technically also cuts your HP if you're not human 'AKA embered', but instead of being a visible, set begin with, effect, it's hidden, and the health is 'given' when you kill the tutorial boss of that game. It's a interesting concept to keep a so-far staple mechanic, but trick players brains to view it as a reward rather then a standard formula of hardship... Honestly a unique little thing about our brains. Plus, I think seeing you challenge kings field and shadow tower, would be super cool actually.. a little YTber going by blinge did a magic only kings field (1-3) and a gun only shadow tower, truthfully hard and fun challenges, but Goodluck getting your hand on those games lol but you should be fine, hell you did potato only salt and sanctuary, I believe you can handle the pain of those two games.

[@dretadel]

DS3 is also balanced to have your non-Embered health be decently playable as well. Demon's Souls balances it around your full health and says "you get half now, fuck balancing"

[@misterspoken2803]

​@@dretadel Ye fair, DS2 is also balanced.. and well, ya get humanities real easily, not sure bout DS1 though.. But DS2 is my personal fav, great game all around for its time, and even now it holds up fine.

[@1stCallipostle]

​@@misterspoken2803 See, I felt like they were really stingy with Human effigies compared to how punishing hollowing gets. I still really like 2, but a game that feels good for challenge runs it is not for that reason

[@ariannadravis3934]

Never really felt that way tbh. Just felt annoyed that i lost an ember and all my health.

[@yellowtheyellow]

​@@dretadelwhat makes you say it's balanced around the full health mode?

[@SirStendar]

thank you for the video, your voice is really relaxing, i listen to your runs when im about to sleep, keep the energy😊

[@palkia1416]

When I reached Storm King back in 2010 I felt the same as you with the remastered version. I hope I can get a PS5 soon too because I really want to play DS remastered. Great video, it's always great to watch your gameplays!

[@kajnicholson241]

0:26 So are we going to see a challenge run of King’s Field this October? That is the month you’re supposed to play games that scare you.

[@hobr8802]

Its always joy when new baclogs video drops. My favorite yt chanel

[@Eazfb]

Ahhh yiss! Been waiting and waiting for a new video from you! Perfect start to the Christmas!

[@NevermindThee]

Happy Holidays, Lemon. To everyone else, too.

[@bloodysaint]

Glad you've made use of the double rtsr setup, it's one of the things I really love in this game, as it can make pretty much any weapon hilariously overpowered

[@warlocke7065]

Saw you streaming this on yt and have been waiting for this vid ever since. Love your vids Lemon!

[@brucepreston3927]

I'm really happy that I found your channel last year...I'm excited to see what comes next!

[@MrBrainoid]

Binge listening your videos again, love your videos man. I've watched surely almost or all your videos. Love watching them while I work.

[@AradhelER]

A new Lemon video?! Just for me?! That’s all I wanted for Christmas!

[@kittencaboodle8124]

i'd never have thought the funny firebomb guy was so sweet and inspirational when i first started watching your stuff

[@XyonDew]

Oh now THIS is a comfy birthday gift to watch, thank you for the video before Christmas!

[@purplehaze2358]

"Which is probably why so many people swear by Dark Souls 3 and Elden Ring. They're definitely the most polished of the 5." *"5"* Bloodborne enjoyers would like a word with you Mr. Lemon.

[@TheBacklogs]

... math is not my strongsuit.

[@berboy550]

Merry christmas lemon thanks for all the fun and good videos from berboy

[@loveak5818]

Thanks for another great vid champ! Keep it up , and happy holidays!

[@Average_Yandere]

Your videos are my light in the dark my friend, please keep it up for as long as you are happy with it.

[@houraisheperd9721]

Thanks for the bit at the end. I needed that.

[@westtownslapgaming]

Lemon, I always smile when I see that you have dropped another video. Wonderful work as always.

[@wjbecker15]

The funniest part is right before this video dropped, youtube decided I needed to watch all 3 crossbow videos in succession

[@allenweatherman8362]

Thank you for the Video Lemon, Happy Holidays

[@Gremlin23]

Woo! I've lost track of how many times I've rewatched the vod of your demon souls run, good times!

[@alexandergunn6484]

Best part about night shift, I'm on time for Lemon's uploads and streams

[@jakukuja7736]

Happy Holidays Lemon. Edit: ok the Storm King bit is pure eargasm

[@Lunaraia]

You know, Lemon, it occurs to me that there are 2 games you probably haven't heard about that have the ability to deal fire damage/ use firebombs aplenty that would fit your patience idea greatly. Granted, those games are also CRPG's of 60+ hours each, so it would likely be longstanding projects, but still. The first is Pathfinder: Wrath of the righteous, there you can play as an infuser, a class that specializes in using specific types of energy damage (like fire) and one of the abilities that class unlocks is the ability to create a bomb of their chosen infusion element (fire) The 2nd game is Rogue Trader, there you can pick a Sanctioned Psyker to be able to use Pyrokinesis, your first unlocked ability is literally the ability to set your enemies on fire, with more fire abilities you can unlock later, including abilities that encourage you to set YOURSELF on fire. The game also has fire grenades and fire weaponry in the form of flamers (literal flamethrowers) and plasma guns because liquid fire is still fire.

[@darktitanium2435]

Lord, I missed you my guy!!! Good to see another video from ya.

[@meh7348]

A new Backlogs video on Xmas eve, nice.

[@LPDarkSoulsHD]

Ah, just what I needed while I get ready to cook for the holiday madness ahead. Watching/listening to this on my nest hub max while I prep is quite nice. Thanks for doing these, Lemon. It's truly S-tier content, and I'm glad I found this channel. Happy holidays!

[@trevormorton3308]

Merry Christmas to you and your family I enjoyed the video very much and have loved your work all year

[@DarkCT]

hah, and you sealed the book for near the whole series with my fvorite weapon type. well done. Also, thank you. you and some other challenge runners got me into observing gimmick run ideas in my own games now.

[@grey5178]

I have been here since the sns fist only run and this is the first video I watch wile drunk, therefore an instant favorite, merry Christmas everyone!

[@Tallion_of_Gondor]

Happy early merry Christmas lemon! Happy holidays!

[@devcrom3]

I went looking for that video and you couldn't stop me!

[@VulpisLazuli]

Another awesome run from Lemon? A great way to start to weekend! On a side note: is anyone else having trouble liking the video? I even reloaded after the first watch and it still says "this action is disabled." I know Lemon is a masochist, but I doubt sabotaging his own analytics is in his wheelhouse.

[@abrahamwolvers5505]

Another great run. These always make my day

[@Green_Axolotl]

I know you won't see this, but thanks for your vids backlogs, they've gotten me through some pretty tough times, and helped me make several new friends, seeing a new video of yours lights up my day, and your outro is always heartwarming, thanks for all the great vids, this was a great year! Hears to another Year of amazing videos and memories! *begins sniffling* wait, why are you seeing this? Carl cut the camera, Carl I said cut the came- P.S. I have a challenge run for you, beat siren head resurrection without ever using a ranged weapon (bear spray is considered melee) There is no way you do this challenge lol, let alone complete it. if you somehow manage to complete this on NG+, you've earned my membership for sure. I know it's outside of your usual wheelhouse, but I am in the discord for the game if you need help, as the litteral only speedrunner, I know the games glitches better then the dev himself. P.S.S wow, you saw this, you are amazing

[@c2mewhen]

That ending speech was really nice man. Good on ya.

[@B0redom13]

This was the game that got me back into gaming. I remember getting this with a ps3. I was beyond hooked on it.

[@danieldempsey8297]

Merry Christmas backlogs hope you have a wonderful holiday thank you for always making entertaining videos

[@mesaprime4368]

"No not Kings Field that game scares me" well now you have to

[@lordzarzu7250]

That name pun was pure genius. Took nearly a minute to catch on but it was an absolute laugh when I got it

[@benjamintim3542]

I knew that something was keeping me from gaming today... like something was just like "meh, not feeling it." Now I know. It was a new Backlogs video, calling softly from the comforting darkness... Keep up the great work Lemon! Happy Holidays!

[@SnaikHead]

congratzz on the 400k Subs! we love your videos!

[@Gebohq]

0:21 We need a "Can You Beat King's Field... Like At All" now if Mr. Challenge himself finds it scary!

[@Forgotten_A.I.]

Storm king gave me goosebumps, I've haven't experienced that in so long.

[@robovelcro]

Exactly what I needed today, bless up

[@garrettschienschang7898]

Merry Christmas lemon

[@aceofshame]

Wooooooo! yes I have been waiting for you to play the Remake

[@lucasrogers9423]

I love you lemon you truly itch the crevice of my brain that needs these videos

[@koca6685]

I finally got a PS5 too and beat demons souls now it´s time to enjoy some more content :) happy new year lemon guy

[@LORDOFDORKNESS42]

So the only scaling crossbow gets +40 damage, at 99 of a stat... not even usually used for archery? But MAGIC? Dang, that's sadistic. Somebody at From must have had themselves quite a giggle at that one.

[@alejandrosandoval7325]

Dude I played the ps3 version and hearing the new sound effects give me chills… Thanks Lemon for that moment

[@ArigatoPlays]

17:55 I don't know anything about demon's souls but I'd guess flamelurker has some flat damage resistances which work best against smaller hits. As an example let's say you do 100 base damage per hit and the enemy has 10 flat damage reduction so the final hit will deal 90 damage. If you add a 50% damage buff, your base damage goes to 150 damage but the damage reduction stays the same, so you deal 140 total damage. That means your 50% damage buff actually increases your damage by about 55% and even more if the flat damage reduction is higher.

[@LOLMGS]

Finally new Demon's souls content. On CHRISTMAS!

[@ALocalBarista]

“That’s better, much better, let’s go.” Sneaky Mushu reference there lemon.

[@TheHoFFnev]

Your outros are very appreciated.

[@ghost345678]

“After sending all my unwanted items back to the nexus” What???? I played this whole game not knowing that. Lemon you beautiful boy.

[@oojumaflip1]

Your videos are truly a joy to watch.

[@xQuill]

Merry Christmas Lemon hope you and your family are having a good time.

[@ryanbackman773]

Gotta say, I love how you insert The Girl From Ipanema in places here and there, like the elevator ride here!

[@generalscott9800]

Thanks for being my favourite comfort youtuber lemon. You're awsome

[@mr.fluffernoot8139]

He's blessed us once again!

[@Juni_0220]

Ive been watching all your challenges from the beginning just recently, and i am trying salt and sanctuary for the first time. Feels very soulsy and im enjoying it. Thanks lemon

[@ian7320.]

Love a bit of demon souls

[@Jay690x]

oh boy backlogs uploaded, the holidays have officially began

[@Elder_Wyvern]

It's only recently that I managed to finally find a physical copy of Demon's souls remake in my country after having the ps5 for year and a half, and yep, as someone that loves bloodborne and all things lovecraftian, I too fell in love with the storm king's soundtrack/sound effects, super simple boss fight, specially if you use the sword, but all the sound engineering made it epic as hell.

[@SayokoQl]

You finally did this challenge run so I guess its time for me to complete all the achievements

[@davidpierson-zi1jg]

Oh man I’m sorry but could you do some challenge run of twilight princess, oblivion, or new Vegas? It would be awesome to see some O.G games like that in a challenge run. Anyways love you and your content easily one of my favorite channels now!! Keep it up and can’t wait to see what your future holds!! ❤❤

[@JamesMedway-k5v]

What I love about demon souls is the really out there ideas the team came up with for the bosses. The old hero and the stone king are boss concepts I’d love to see revisited in newer games cause in a better system they could be the most memorable moments of a game.

[@fredclasson7865]

Haven't played Demon Souls but this was better than a review or playthrough of the game as always.

[@Marquez4kt]

Very underrated game imo!!! , love your content & keep the challenges coming.

[@eow4317]

Keep this up and crossbows might become part of your brand

[@Dragynn5]

For those wondering: the PS5 joke in the intro is a callback to "Can You Beat Dark Souls With Only Fist Weapons?" Go watch it! :)

[@drang298]

another great video as always keep up the good work

[@jakubsvoboda7644]

Bout time Backlogs defo deserves some Backshots for all these vids

[@R1Spam]

My hat goes off to you. That is one tough run!

[@christopherjackson2685]

Christmas came early this year! Lemon dropped a video! Hopefully we don’t have to wait til next Christmas for the One Shot Challenge vid 😢

[@tomschlaiss5735]

Nice video as always, cheers from Germany

[@ogmicky6877]

27:58 emotional damage bro😂😂😂 and amazing run as always mentor

[@spillwalker6934]

Hi, kinda new here and don’t get it, 😅could you explain?

[@ogmicky6877]

when you try to talk to a girl and she tell you see would rather die than talk to you😅@@spillwalker6934

[@toddclawson3619]

@@spillwalker6934 The saint kills herself if you kill her guardian first as she doesn't want to live without him. Backlogs was just joking that she was killing herself to avoid having to talk to him instead of the actual reason.

[@mcwhitie]

Good stuff. Merry Christmas

[@CameronRome]

The first time I watch a backlogs with headphones, I have risen

[@paulgomond6547]

I usually watch all of your videos but since I haven't yet played this game I'll have to wait. I'm deeply sorry Lemon

[@logangriffith1526]

NOT THE SPARK NOTES

[@chillchinna4164]

I don't agree with the directional decisions Bluepoint made in the remake, so I won't be purchasing it myself, but it's good to see you add another game to your toolbelt. It was a great run and a great video to boot. Great job, Lemon.

[@dylanstylee94]

Lemon I needed this Ive spent most of Xmas considering ending but this shit kinda helps

[@dylanstylee94]

This was my older brother's account I only found this because he gave me his laptop rip and damn bro I wish you had of looked towards someone who cared than asking the internet you dummy