Dark Souls All Achievements Speedrun World Record in

[@catalystz]

Hey! I hope you enjoy this run. It took a lot of effort to achieve it and to record the post-commentary, so hopefully it was of some value to you. I have a quick question, did you enjoy this kind of format? I changed it up from my previous 'All Bosses' explanation and instead of having some explanations between the regular run audio, I chose to fully commentate it. Let me know if this, or the older format is preferable to you, so I know what to do in the future! Thanks 💙

[@Syz_gy]

I clicked so fast. I love these videos and your content. Gratz on the WR!

[@kleann]

hi

[@kellyhanten3971]

Great job man

[@SomeIdiota]

Both formats are fine by me, but this format is preferable, at least for the first video of a run type that has not previously appeared on the channel. Past that initial run, I feel the original audio would be fine, with maybe a post-run comment here and there to explain something unexpected.

[@maxkraus7063]

I like this format more. Glad to have you in ds1 scene

[@jbf81tb]

This is exactly the kind of thing I want to watch when it comes to speedruns. It feels like this video was made exactly for me. I love the internet. Much praise for having the technical skills to perform a run as challenging as this while also the drive to create this video. You're a uniquely awesome human being.

[@catalystz]

Thanks so much for the kind words! I am very glad such a format worked well for you.

[@blank-mq8ef]

i agree, ive only played ds casually and never really did any speedrunning unless the warframe obstacle course counts so seeing a video like this which explains everything while going through the run is amazing

[@rugaothegreat]

So fun to watch

[@noneofyourbusiness4133]

@@catalystz I love runs with conmenrarg, actually god teir

[@anactualfennecfox1]

@@blank-mq8ef nice to see a tenno here of all places

[@JimmyDaMid]

Me: I don't want to watch movies for 1.5 hours, that's too long! Also me:

[@MatthewTheUntitled]

1.5h movies... Oh boi that meta was a decade ago.

[@smallfry101play]

I feel this so hard. I struggle to watch tv shows, anime, movies, whatever. But a 2 hour speedrun or a 2 and a half hour youtube video ranking all Mario games? Send it.

[@icehoof]

@@smallfry101play I'm kind of bored, but I don't really like movies or TV shows * looks at phone * Oh hey, otzdarva released a third 4 hour video about killer perks this week for a game i never want to play, guess I finally have something to do

[@deadinside9565]

@@icehoof Yeah, bad news. You're just as sad as television junkies. Oh, I mean you're so *unique* and *quirky* like literally everyone else here! Wait...

[@icehoof]

@@deadinside9565 If there is a joke there, I'm missing it and hope you cameo in a Logan Paul video

[@AndiAbrudan]

36:11 Chosen undead: >shows up >cuts dragon's tail >signs his name in the ledger >refuses to elaborate

[@Ghostcyborg71]

Dragon: *emotional damage*

[@Pebbeyt]

Based Chosen undead

[@pppaspaodwuiowefheuifgeuifg9fg]

"The player has destructive properties" is a powerful sentence

[@cryofreezie3943]

Love these speedrun breakdowns. Even though I don’t speedrun the game myself I still find your commentary and the techniques used fascinating

[@lillyclarity9699]

i don't think these are for speedrunners, I'm p sure this sort of video is made precisely with you as the target audience in mind

[@cryofreezie3943]

@@lillyclarity9699true…

[@kinderwaff]

I've done all achievents twice, on ps4 and ps3. 1st time it took me 100h, second 40h. Big time save, but still its 20times more than yours xD

[@catalystz]

60h time save is pretty hecking good! Good stuff.

[@Foundyoumylove]

Impressive

[@zzodysseuszz]

100h? Bruh I spent hours mucking around and it’s only been 40. Like I literally only have ornstein soul and Gwynn’s soul left for the knights honour. First time doing a platinum for ds1 as well. Hell I’m still fucking around before I do it.

[@switchellmobb7575]

Well of course, you're playing the game normally. This is a speed run 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@Blernster]

@@zzodysseuszz ok?

[@maybevoldemort8995]

Congratulations! Great to have it with commentary, as I don’t keep 100% up to date with the latest skips etc and live commentary runs never explain the changes!

[@ericcabrera2679]

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[@ericcabrera2679]

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[@Klizzix]

Thats exactly the kind of video i love to watch when it comes to speedruns. Id love this to exist for all kinds of dark souls speedruns especially. Thanks a lot for the effort Cata and congratz for the great run

[@hairypencilman8890]

It may be pain to record a voiceover over 2 hours of footage but this video is awesome because of it. I wouldn’t previously watch an entire 2 hour speedrun but this made me feel like i was watching it with a buddy. I also love understanding the buzzard glitches a bit more, it makes the speedrun much more fun to watch. So instead of asking “why is doing so much damage to the gargoyles wtf”, I know that you did a firebomb glitch… anyways, thanks dude I hope this gets a bunch of views ♥️

[@deadinside9565]

>this made me feel like i was watching it with a buddy "Parasocial interaction refers to a kind of psychological relationship experienced by an audience in their mediated encounters with performers in the mass media, particularly on television and on online platforms. Viewers or listeners come to consider media personalities as friends, despite having no or limited interactions with them. PSI is described as an illusionary experience, such that media audiences interact with personas (e.g., talk show hosts, celebrities, fictional characters, social media influencers) as if they are engaged in a reciprocal relationship with them." Protip: Go outside and seek help.

[@hairypencilman8890]

@@deadinside9565 “Protip: Go outside and seek help” Protip: go outside and get a life lmao. Consciously deciding to sit there and writing some whitty (according to you, ig) response that makes no one feel better (not even yourself tbh). It’s a compliment to the creator for keeping the video entertaining. You see positivity and tear it down for no reason lol. I feel sorry that you feel the need to do that… You pulled out a single line out of an entire comment of positivity and scrutinized it because that’s the only ammo (barely lol) you really had. Good luck out there…

[@khalilrahme5227]

@@deadinside9565 " go outside and seek help" says the dude being negative completely unprovoked with a name like "dead inside". Yeah sure thing dude lmao

[@aggelosk.1652]

@@hairypencilman8890 i think this is a troll comment, do way he is serious

[@k0slizard389]

@@deadinside9565 They were using a figure of speech. protip: learn how to interact and communicate with other people.

[@crionis951]

I'm glad I was there for the journey live. And of course F to all the good runs which died to farming

[@TheOptionist]

“Nito is first of the dead but his death animation lasts eternity” that made me laugh

[@mozata6838]

I love the combo of getting to see the full playthough + having post commentary so you can more thoroughly explain what's going on. I finally feel like I understand everything in a dark souls speedrun!

[@sabbywins]

What a fantastic video. I imagine it takes you a lot of effort to make something like this and it's very appreciated. This kind of focused and detailed commentary that isn't the live stream of consciousness you usually get from Twitch or a GDQ is so refreshing to listen to. Thank you

[@ninoduckman5136]

imagine being a steam worker handling a refund of the game and you see the player has 1.9 played hours and all achivements in the game

[@meorez]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@evilmom1994]

Long day at work, get off and see this to watch while I unwind. Love everything you put out.

[@landoncube769]

Expect me to watch this video at least 5 times because I'll rewatch it after I keep falling asleep over the course of many nights Btw love these types of long videos

[@Properland]

Quite relatable

[@Hitsu1989]

I can't get all achievements after 12 years and this man did it in less than 2 hours... What an absolute lad

[@mistere5857]

Why not? It is a fairly simple task. The hardest part is farming the Chandler's trident.

[@bigchiefyoda4087]

i platinumed DSR a month after first picking it up, if you’re actively hunting the achievments/trophies, it isn’t that hard

[@Hitsu1989]

@@linkfreak404 that's the thing. Working all day 6 days a week I struggle to make time to play unfortunately... One day. One day

[@TheRubberMatch]

@@mistere5857 simple? I needed a spreadsheet to get this platinum 😂

[@moehawk5337]

Knights honor makes it pretty hard. Also all miracles because covenants. You could say the same for pyromancy spells, but it's not as hard as miracles. And magic spells are just annoying for being expensive, the hidden ones are pretty easily found imo. Most of the others come just from exploring and making diverse characters. Imagine a glitchless all achievement run.

[@wyattmorelock5832]

You clearly have a superior level of insight to the inner workings of my favorite game, not to mention skill! I thoroughly enjoyed this video format 😁

[@andyyang3029]

Awesome run and great video. I've never seen a speedrun of this category before. I've loved Dark Souls for several years now, and your commentary throughout the run is so welcome, because usually when I watch a speedrunner I have no clue what's happening half the time. Great job and hope to see more videos like this!

[@theodorepetridis3977]

The commentary made this so much more enjoyable to watch, good job mate!

[@Neltharak]

What a great video. The commentary is top-notch, thank you so much. I haven't seen the previous all bosses explanation format, but this is great and relaxing. Love it.

[@catalystz]

Thank you for the kind feedback!

[@matthewpoile1195]

This video was feature film length, and honestly I enjoyed your speed run more than a few modern films I've watched - awesome run

[@Svorty]

This was such a good run and the great commentary was the icing on this whole Christmasy cake. Thank you very much for the 2h of great content, glorious run, congratulations and happy (almost) new year.

[@Recroil]

One of my favorite speed runs I’ve watched. Fantastic narration and charisma.

[@rowantheuma548]

This was the most fun I've had watching a speedrun in a while! Thanks for making this video, it's super informative!

[@UnkleMonkey18]

The amount of game knowledge you have, and present to us, is just insane! Here's a great example about move telegraphing: 1:18:28

[@lordofstrandhill]

Daamn i really love that commentary mate, i mean sure "everyone" can upload fast speedruns but make it entertaining & informative at the same time is really an skill

[@berkaykurkcu]

I love your content catalystz. You should've been getting more from your hard work! Much respect.

[@JojenReed]

As always, fantastic. I liked this format better than the other commentary vid. Hearing just one Cata was less confusing, and allowed for greater focus on the actual run. Also congrats, I've farmed Channeler Trident for hours as well. I laughed aloud at your early drop on this run, phenomenal!!

[@briancooley8777]

Under 2 hours is just insane. Congratulations Catalystz!

[@dan200smx7]

Alot of effort went into this video both in game and production wise, and it really shows! GG!

[@elias60]

Much respect brother. I’ve always been extremely impressed with a speed runners ability to execute their needed techniques perfectly while memorizing the exact patterns of what to do next. Very impressive, I hope you and other speed runners give yourselves tons of credits because what you guys do is incredible!

[@jakubSwaps]

Just finished all achievements myself (casually), decided to revisit this video. It took me nearly 50 hours to do and I now have even more respect for you and this run. Awesome stuff.

[@catalystz]

Thank you for the kind words and congrats on the AA! It can be pretty tough in DS1 with all the farming (which casually there is much more of than in the speedrun).

[@AlvaTheSpurned]

Great run! These are always extremely impressive, well made, and very watchable. I’m a big souls fan but don’t know a ton about speed running. Your explanations are perfect for me to keep and enjoy the run fully.

[@brunostefano3188]

Thank you very much for all the effort to make these videos explaining every detail perfectly and clearly. They really are a great contribution for those of us who are so interested in the speedruns of this game but have a hard time understanding some mechanics.

[@violetbrown6712]

Welp I just did this too, but your PB is 153 hours faster :P. Amazing run! Thank you for such helpful explanations and for showcasing such insane talent.

[@IllaFoRilla]

Absolutely stunning!! Excellent work bro, you're a Dark Souls Legend!

[@mmedina]

This video is incredibly good! I watched it by parts while commuting and I enjoyed every single part of it. It's very well explained and detailed. I love this kind of content. Keep up the good work!

[@ABOODM7]

huge fan of from software games and this run was by far the most enjoyable one. loved the commentary so much and I can't wait to watch you live in twitch. wp

[@matthewcraig6064]

I never comment on YT but your content is so enjoyable I felt obligated. Thanks for sharing the technical breakdown of this run.

[@Morgan.Freeman]

it's great to see these breakdowns honestly, a mine of information and game manipulation/clever route etc, hopefully you'll do more of these :D ! the ending was so close for the sub 2h ! congratz

[@jacklucy8745]

DUDE. I love it, so glad to see this video. The grinding was worth it

[@cptnoremac]

I like this a lot. The post run commentary makes it a lot easier to keep up for people who don't follow this challenge. And I like that you're genuine, unlike a lot of DS runners I won't name who try to force goofy personalities and just grind on me.

[@Ranca666]

As usual, you are able to produce videos that are both extremely insightful, and entertaining. STUNNING work! I can't get enough!

[@RevoltingSnakeman99]

That was absolutely insane, dude. Especially the end, so intense! You sir are a phenomenal talent👌

[@hakkepeterDruckfehler]

Your explanations and all are often very interesting but I would love an asmr darksouls sound only version of this :D!

[@catalystz]

lmao, noted!

[@FranciscoSLM]

Just followed your speedrun doing every single step you did, managed to get all achievements in 5 hours doing everything for the first time, the auxiliary videos helped a lot on the execution, great video.

[@zbabyg6998]

The amount of detail and explanation you voice over is the sole reason I watch all of your videos. You are am amazing teacher and explain things in an understandable way even for me, who has no speedrun experience in this game. Thank you for your content!

[@OdachiTetsunoko]

only 2 minutes in but... did you really commentate on your own run for 2 whole hours straight. Jesus Cata you're a BEAST

[@catalystz]

It had to be done in multiple sessions hahaha! I wanted to make sure to keep my voice energetic and not tired, so I didn't do it in one go 😄🙏

[@lorenzopeverelli7819]

@@catalystz sei un grande

[@saadmanomarsiddique]

This is probably the best video on this channel. Really enjoyed your awesome commentary and hilarious jokes.

[@saadmanomarsiddique]

By Gwyn, the legend hearted my comment! Thank you very much, sir.

[@123user123name123]

Sensational commentary! You personify the ideal streamer that makes speed running accessible for us filthy casuals. Very well deserved sub 2 and a new subscriber! Well done!!

[@breadbox1357]

Awesome job cata. Always love the commentary over the runs

[@ruffles1724]

Watched the whole video and my love for this game still holds up Thank You for keeping this game alive!

[@Jackz0rd]

Hey man, I just want you to know that your content is really great! Thanks for the great entertainment.

[@Ronnie-Bagpipe]

Damn dude amazing run and amazing commentary video explaining it, Thank you for going through the effort to edit in an achievement counter every time you got one and even having it smoothly move out of the way for double achievements so you can still read them (1:32:32). This is the only run ive seen where a speed runner embraces the terrible random drop chance of these games past the very beginning where it'll be easy to reset and try again. Keep up the great work

[@christaylor86]

1 week of falling asleep to this has been lovely. Good luck with all future runs, and thanks for the content!

[@catalystz]

Thanks to you!

[@KeinonNoniek]

This video is a complete masterpiece, the explanation and the speedrun. I enjoyed every single second of it. Congrats Cata :D

[@triledink]

I have played this game since 2011 and I still find new things about the game.

[@dedewunjo426]

That was amazing. Can't imagine the amount of work behind the run and commentaries. So much skill needed here. I'm always blown away by the menuing while moving, but the dupe glitch on top of that is insane. I'd love to see a gamepad POV one day to understand how your hands do those tricks.

[@berryven]

I always skip parts of speedruns but I watched this in full. The commentary is really great, it isn't fun to guess what happened on speedruns when you're not a speedrunner, so this kind of video hooks me

[@bobaorc7839]

I'm sorry for posting so much but this is becoming one of my favorite "set it and forget it" videos

[@jirkabrezik4221]

wow thats impressive, congrats! im done with school until january so I should definitely see what u up to these days

[@Estus5807]

great commentary, very interesting ! I love unusual DSruns !

[@CarlWidegrip]

Thanks for elaborating on the item and magic purchases a bit more this time around. Very helpful!

[@Onmur]

What an amazing speedrun. Very well explained in the commentary, and I got to learn about a lot of bugs and tricks I'd never seen.

[@BrodieBr0]

Your commentary and your runs are always so enjoyable to watch...This is one heck of an achievement to get in under 2 hours! Well done Cata!

[@Holm_GG]

Great commentary cata!

[@chiaki_uc1130]

It's a while im watching your channel and honestly you make really good video. This one in particular, the fact you explain all of your speedrun, I find this great

[@colee5074]

This video is the new gold standard of speedrun videos. Well done and Congrats.

[@ZackeroniAndCheese]

This was so fun to watch! Your commentary about the methodology is what kept me engaged

[@Zenster_777]

This vid was sooo good. Great commentary and one of the most impressive soulsborne things ive seen. Unreal

[@fernandolobo8297]

1:22 "Yes, THE PENDANT", so I can later trade it with Snuggly for the Souvenir of Reprisal." So this guy sorted the mind breaking mystery of What Is The Purpose Of The Pendant.😁😂

[@lucagazzano5713]

Watching you making the soul-arrows glitch make so nervous because i've never been able to use it. Great Job

[@lukelaws3545]

I watched this twice and have picked up on some stuff in my own playthroughs and its really exciting! Thanks for the content!

[@davids7646]

This is amazing content. Not only youre just an amazing runner in general but also splendid content creator. Watching your vids is a treat to watch because of that.

[@milagroman75]

Loved the commentary so that I understood your decision making. Made for a much more entertaining video and as Souls fans, we love good commentary. Excellent performance. I’m jealous!

[@christianstachl]

I'm only 11 minutes in, but this video is just perfect. Entertaining and interesting and the right amount of commentary. Edit: So, after watching i have to say, huge respect. I watched many speedruns so far but this one was something else. I don't want to know how much of planning and training went into this, it's crazy.

[@catalystz]

It's my pleasure! Thank you so much for the kind words.

[@thekaz5225]

Miyazaki: Finally, the pendants true potential has been discorvered. Also Wow, never knew that about the Sanctus. I always thought it's designed looked very cool but out of place compared to every thing else, and now I know why. Lastly that run was so amazing dude. And getting sub 2 hrs on all achievements after only 3 months of trial is extremely impressive considering how rng heavy that run is. Mad respect man. What Git Gud really looks like.

[@jonathancapps1103]

I remember having recently discovered Demon's Souls and hearing about this contest leading up to Dark Souls's release. There were two winners: the other one is the Effigy Shield.

[@thekaz5225]

@@jonathancapps1103 interesting. I thought the Effigy sheild also had a very unique design, but not as out of place as the Sanctus. I swear I'll never stop learning new stuff about Dark Souls.

[@SirLukHipolito]

1:03:40 You don't need to do this. Just running to the left of the titanite demon (under its arm) left is faster, you just have to time a roll right when it shoots the lightning attack

[@jonathanarmas4973]

Dude I like your content from scratch: impressed by the analysis you do in each vid. You got a new sub 🔥🔥🔥

[@madness_gaming]

It took me 20 hours of game following your guide, finally I was able to get 100%, thank you very much!

[@GravesOGDS]

it's christmas easly !!!!! edit (after watching): amazing job man, very informative and a great showcase of dedication and skill, even with 'at most' average rng you could get the sub 2 by pure consistency and skill at the non-rng parts of the run! gg!

[@CactusBob]

Wow, this commentary is excellent. Incredibly clear, efficient, easy to understand!

[@aldinhasanovic8465]

I don't comment often at all but it'd be a sin not to share the pure enjoymeny hearing your thought process going through the speedrun, incredible video thank you.

[@KevinLopez-vd9uf]

Good freaking job Cata!!!

[@6SlX6]

i never watched a speed run all the way through but this is awesome, especially how you would of had to plan the whole run, you’re a beast 🔥

[@kingdomcome3914]

Swell job Catalyst! I learned a lot about technical things like wrong warp and drop rates. I usually get shields before weapons.

[@pamparius5410]

Thanks for this Cata, I always enjoy your video's!

[@mothballsva]

love runs explained like this. fantastic work!

[@coldhardjayard5424]

1:26:04, I think it's because they patched dead angling in the remaster. In the original, it probably works only at certain angles. If your attack is aimed away from the shield, you can hit behind someone's block regardless if you're actually behind them. In order to patch this, they likely removed that positional angle check from the block and just allow attacks to be blocked from all or most angles

[@justinhowe3878]

i love these explanations, it's so awesome, really fun to watch.

[@c.jarmstrong3111]

Excellent narration, everything was very well explained. Your runs are so entertaining!

[@spiralzero92]

great run, great writing, great narrative, great content. cata is simply the best.

[@WeightlessFlex]

Aye man you’re welcome it was awesome to watch. Thank you for posting!

[@justinajmo9976]

YOURE THE MAN! I love this so much. I 100%ed the game but it took me a long time! Congratulations on the time and effort you put into this, you’re awesome.

[@miasma82]

Good job. This was really entertaining. I really liked the commentary. Have a great day

[@ashhk311]

I am both impressed and infuriated by this run. Getting all the achievements in this game took me months. You make it look so easy! Ha. Awesome.

[@adrianalexanderveidt344]

Great video. Speedruns are always far more fun when they are well explained.

[@FyX77]

This is crazy interesting. Thanks for sharing all this knowledge with us.