DORK SOULS "Anor Londo" (Dark Souls Short Parody)

[@Shezmen88]

Hello everyone! As some of you already know, I've been working on this video and the sequel for the Elden Ring parody simultaneously. There will be a full announcement for that soon. The sequel is ambitious...so all kinds of support, even if small, would be a huge help.

[@Il_Lord_del_Sa2]

Fantastico video/ fantastic video

[@Il_Lord_del_Sa2]

Sekiro Is back

[@figo3554]

The ambition of man

[@clm9872]

What a chad, choosing his community over money

[@jaygooese4242]

😀 Finally happening

[@humanoblivion2968]

By order of lord Gwyndolin your artistic depiction of the Goddess of sunlight Gwynevere is heresy, punishable by death.

[@chrisspike3282]

This made me cackle

[@teosandev6116]

gravity part 4, biatches :D

[@No.no_body]

Cardinal sin punishable by twink

[@creatorsfreedom6734]

wasnt that Morty though from the rick an morty tv show

[@CdrChaos]

Well they ARE fake, so they wouldn’t look like that.

[@Einkiller]

As a wise Italian once said “wear a helmet so you don’t have to animate the speaking”

[@LIONREV7]

You seriously went from the beginning of Anor Londo to the boss area for 7 hours without checking that door!?

[@reck5132]

I realised there was a door after i kiiled the boss

[@nddugas]

I used the first bonfire too, but only because I did not have any humanity so I could not kindle the closer bonfires.

[@DIP_BUH1207]

Isnt the balcony thats required to cross take you to the door in the first place? How tf does one miss that?

[@UmareKaware]

​@@DIP_BUH1207An idiot who dosen't pay attention it seems.

[@anakh]

I believe him actually

[@enomisv9830]

That 3 silver knights scene was FOUL 😂

[@johnasmoredjo8179]

There was a camera-man and everything

[@stefanrosu248]

6:29 Laughing my ass off at how Sekiro's corpse is still there. Amazing stuff as usual

[@Shezmen88]

XD

[@Bionicdodo24]

Omg I didn't even notice

[@Tedus987]

​@@Bionicdodo24 same

[@renatoafonsomaiacarneiro950]

Oh wow, NICE!

[@YourWickedFuneral]

I noticed it the second I saw the scene cause I was like wait didn’t sek- oh oh yeah he did.

[@valkeriejones3818]

I think that horrible ledge is the single most frustrating moment of my entire first Dark Souls playthrough

[@261290ordep]

same, i passed it and died to the guy insede a room, i choose the wrgon room (the other one has a bonfire), so i had to do the f... ledge again

[@tatersalad76]

I do love how you captured the jank of DS1

[@Shezmen88]

XD we love it..

[@dymfuuu6038]

There's an old saying in my family that goes: "Those who wander with an helmet on, they don't have to animate their mouths. And so the animation, comes out even faster!" -The Pruld [Dork Souls 3 "Seasoning Ash"]

[@Blurgleflargle]

Came for the archers, stayed for the Shovel Knight reference.

[@oldfan4049]

Came for the another DS3 parody, stayed for the End of Evangelion reference XDDDD

[@soulsmith5935]

Came for the rafters, stayed for the hollow knight reference

[@Rye-b7t]

He also came for the archer’s tbh

[@p.r.9991]

10:03 Ive never seen anything so fucking cursed before

[@KhnmKjhnn]

It's nge reference

[@TheJadeFist]

HAHAHA the painting guardian falling off completely on their own, so accurate.

[@rathosalpha]

Luckily

[@Akaarei]

'Dark Souls short parody' 12 minutes long. I love you Matthew

[@jaredstuteville6499]

Not only did you make Smough disturbing by the nature of him being a cannibal but I was not ready for a Evangelion reference soon after. Amazing work as always and nice style on Ornstein fighting, very smooth.

[@Shezmen88]

Thank you dude! haha.. Yeah you know...gotta represent the fuckedupp-ness of the executioner himself somehow :'D

[@0Blueaura]

its not suprising, after all the animation of ds1 opening of evangelion was super popular once

[@gh0st1121]

As someone who started playing the remastered just a few days ago, this PERFECTLY encapsulates every singly little thing in the ridiculous but beautiful experience ds1 was.

[@TheRealNSH]

it was almost scary how accurate all this was, i found this video immediately after beating ornstein and smough first try

[@vikihalliwell]

"So the ledge ends were true" DKRBRIR that got me, my man 😂

[@w00tyd00d]

2:33 "So the ledge-ends were all true..." I shouldn't have laughed at that as much as I did lol

[@pokem80]

During Elden Ring he cheesed a lot of bosses making me consider he never managed to git good... But today he defeated Ledge, Demon of Heights With the support of other cursed, I'd like to honor Shez with the title: Souls Veteran!

[@Shezmen88]

The LEDGE-ends were true all along, my friend.

[@pierremongenet1229]

He finally gat gud ! XD

[@Oltiemal]

O'n S say otherwise

[@leinadcoelho]

He deserve it! Anyone who beats the Ledge can beat any game out there!

[@dudenintendo605]

He was coming a damn long way! Y'all should have a look at his video history it's really great! I'm patiently waiting for his Bloodborne interpretation! Absolutely no pressure... Take as long as it needs to go your way!

[@YOUR_NARRATOR975]

This is canonically how the window got broken before/after the rafters

[@EgorNovokshanov]

I was NOT ready for the Smough cannibal moment Forgot how scary he is in the lore

[@Danthesane]

What is smough’s lore tho? I don’t know it >:/

[@EgorNovokshanov]

@@Danthesane he was an executioner, not fit to be a knight like Ornstein or Artorias because of his cannibalism and downright inhuman cruelty I think Gwyn wouldn’t want one of his knights to sometimes pick up and eat a person while laughing (he does laugh while fighting you, for example) Also he finishes Ornstein with no hesitation should he fall first

[@cat-qw9ji]

@@EgorNovokshanov and a nice detail is that before he slams his hammer down on ornstein you can see his fingers twitching

[@DanielEriksen1996]

I gotta give u props @Shezmen88 for the very first minute where you spin the halberd/flail. Because the sound moved along with the screen as he moved from Left and right and that just gave my brain a good tickle!

[@ultimatekamiguru7414]

The Painting Guardian jumping off the ledge yelling, "I must jump forward for no reason!!!" Has got to be one of the funniest moments ive ever seen in a youtube video!!! 100/10 on that part, Shez!!

[@sambonbon755]

The timing is incredible. I recently started a new game in DS1 a few days back and I'm JUST today entering Anor Londo. Nicely done

[@Shezmen88]

That's awesome dude. Ds1 gives me all the nostalgia vibes. With some salt of course ;)

[@gh0st1121]

SAME, and I dont even play games, and the experience was perfectly captured

[@Meursalting]

YES, I arrived at Anor Londo just as when this video was uploaded, I also panicked and drank estus at the same pillar. I killed them after 4 tries without summons (I know right? this is my first playthrough btw) AND I accidentally killed Gwynevere. Fantastic video; very relatable. Earned a sub and a like!

[@blukoi3829]

Dude your animation just keeps getting better and better! Same goes for the sound editing and cinematography. That scene where you discover the Havel-mobile, and it roaring to life with the lights in the dark has got to be my favorite part.

[@Shezmen88]

Dude i'm so glad you specifically referenced that scene, I was really proud of it during the writing process and i'm glad it translated well into motion! Thank you for the kind words! \o/

[@artorias98]

Missing Federico ❤️

[@thekatarnalchemist]

We all do, friend. We all do.

[@YourWickedFuneral]

He better not turn into a boss while he’s gone.

[@sovietguy410]

Federico? Who is it?

[@bigcake27]

His pet lovecraft dragon​@@sovietguy410

[@jonathanwatson4484]

​@@sovietguy410cute baby Dragon pet

[@erdngtn9942]

Happy Bday again Chez! 6 years ago today the prophecy was told. One game left!

[@gameguy1337]

I'll never get tired of Ornstein and Smough's theme. But that aside this was a great animation.

[@joeyj17]

I cannot count the amount of times i skipped back to 1:07, dude my sides hurt. Amazing job on the animation as usual

[@Shezmen88]

Thank you Joey! :>

[@AdamerAndKael]

Thank you for giving me the chance to voice Gwyndolin in this, I really had a blast doing it 😇 This turned out so well! It makes me want to play Dark Souls again after so many years :D

[@6644guilherme]

You nailed it

[@imaghost2961]

You did a really good job!! It was nice seeing Gwyndolin here!! 😄

[@Fradth]

Great job=)

[@tinacarrol6702]

Fabulous

[@hideous_taco_michael_zacki]

I actually thought the voice lines were taken from the game!🤯 You did terrific!

[@petrox859]

6:19 I always seen that Smough charge attack like this, ESPECIALLY when he did multipe in a row

[@Shezmen88]

choo choo!

[@lionheart4424]

4:00 Was that freaking CORVO ATTANO back there?!

[@SushiManSoda]

OML you just unburied the ptsd FOR THAT GODDAMN LEDGE, IT MIGHT AS WELL HAVE BEEN A BOSS. I remember being 14 years old and absolutely losing my shit to those two silver knights camping that ledge with a greatbow, oh the horrors.....regardless it made me so happy to see that you are still making these animations for this series, you never fail to crack me up and this series has become one of those core memories of youtube that you look back on and smile a decade later, thank you.

[@yes78]

I think it changed in the remaster, there are railings now and the archers cant really hit you when running through

[@order_508]

Matthew, I don’t know if you’ll see this, But I want to let you know that you’re One of the best animators out there. Your animations are very appealing to me since I am a big dark souls fan and seeing the game mixed with humor like yours makes me smile every single time I see one of your animations. Hopefully you continue to grow even more bigger in popularity then you are now so then people can witness your great animations!

[@Shezmen88]

Dude! This comment made my day. Thank you so much.

[@order_508]

@@Shezmen88 OMG U RESPONDED TYSM

[@Banana-x6h]

4:15 gwyns chest on the wall

[@dannyrooster8554]

Each of your Dork Souls Short parody is getting better and better! No rushing the parodies, always take your time.

[@Shezmen88]

That's super kind! Thank you Danny.

[@coltonhusher3876]

Didnt expect the Illusiory Wall having a cameo that was so fun. What a great video

[@nakkipatukka123]

I'm gonna be sad when these end... They're so good

[@pierremongenet1229]

Yeah, that's a shame... But don't worry, Shez has still thousands of lives ahead of him. We'll have plenty of parodies before he pass away. XD

[@Shezmen88]

XD

[@akira_insanity1406]

Hello! First time Dark Souls player here in PC. I can't stop laughing at how very relatable most of these are, it's giving me Anor Londo PTSD flashbacks as well as Ornstein and Smough PTSD flashbacks Great video too, the animation is smooth!❤

[@Shezmen88]

A pc master race brother, I see! Thank you for enjoing the toon so much dude ^^

[@marquisvonprosa7983]

6:00 the Hollow knight easter egg ist superb🦆

[@kylosnow]

I've never played Dark Souls 1.....i think i'm going to have to now lol. Great video as always, can't wait to see what you have cooking for the next part of Elden Ring.

[@Shezmen88]

Thanks dude! And yesah, absolutely play ds1, it's a classic...even with some of the jank. Make sure to use a fast rolling build!

[@phoenix_dreams6206]

That was a ton of fun lol! Thanks for the DS1 Video dude!

[@Shezmen88]

My pleasure dude!

[@DomesticWithAnMD]

You continue to produce funny, high quality animations. They are always a pleasure to have pop up in my feed.

[@Shezmen88]

So glad you're having fun with them!

[@ArmouredComent69420]

7:29 YES,THIS HAPPENS TO ME ALL THE TIME,YOU PORTRAYED IT SO WELL

[@checkpiontcharlie]

Dude… your animation made a huge leap forward. Love the development. I enjoyed every second ❤

[@Shezmen88]

Thank you man! ^^

[@minerman60101]

This was even better than I thought it would be--I can't wait for an eventual mega video compiling all of the Dark Souls 1 shorts. I especially loved the Tarkus bit, was such a satisfying followup to the preceding joke

[@Jianichie]

11:08 - 11:12 Dang that was so clean. Like wow.

[@ryanwight9116]

Dude managed to make a masterpiece longer than most I’ve seen on KZbin, amazing job capturing our pain but enjoyment once again Makes me want to go neck and replay DS1 once again

[@Sinhsseax]

Yeah and he called it a short. Absolutely incredible.

[@Shezmen88]

Kind words man, thank you all for the encouragement!

[@ryanwight9116]

@@Shezmen88 any time, keep up the amazing work

[@erdngtn9942]

Im having ptsd flashbacks. Those two in same boss fight were so hard. Looking back after playing bloodborne and 3, pushovers.

[@kishinpain]

La reference a Evangelion mi ha totalmente colto alla sprovvista

[@erckupazo]

Where was it?

[@embargovenom9948]

@@erckupazo At 10:00, when Smough stabs himself with a spear and have an MP Eva head.

[@frankiefromky]

si, y todo es exellenta

[@alexgoncharov6430]

“It all keeps tumbling down, tumbling down, tumbling down…”

[@thelionman09]

Shut up

[@Pedarson]

Premium video! I love these references especially the Sekiro one XD

[@Shezmen88]

Thank you! ^^

[@OtherSpartin]

Awesome, so funny to watch. I am grateful for all the work you put into content for us viewers to enjoy! I gotta admit, it threw me for a loop actually hearing Illusory Wall. I didn't think it was him until I saw the voice acting credits. So awesome!

[@Shezmen88]

Glad you liked that cameo! ^^

[@ericlewandowski4188]

Thank you for all your animations my friend, sometimes life is very stressful for me especially since I’m in the military and hardly get much time to myself but you make my days easier whenever you put something new out or I rewatch all the others! Thank you for doing what you’re doing and keep it up, you are very talented and I have no doubt you brighten many others days.

[@Shezmen88]

You make my day brighter with such a heartfelt comment. Thank you for taking the time to write this...Really made my day! \o/

[@tallowick6082]

I was not emotionally prepared for the three silver knights room, because it was so accurate to my first experience. Also loved the Illusory wall cameo! I always love watching your videos over and over to find all the tiny hidden references and jokes, and somehow whenever you do the videos where you point them out, I still missed a bunch of them.

[@Shezmen88]

So glad you like all the little details! Thanks man!

[@WretchedRedoran]

Stellar, once again! I love all the little details and easter eggs, like the split-second glint of red eyes during the Anor London joke, and Shovel Knight money drop. And Anor Londo itself was done beautifully! Absolutely wonderful to look at, and it got some good chuckles out of me too. Well done, *_very_* well done.

[@iLovePyRo_]

You made me want to try Dark Souls 3, when you made your first video about it. I wish I could get my money back…but great animations!

[@YourWickedFuneral]

8:56 I love the snorlax door.

[@ivanllopis5882]

This animation is LIT! The details, the lighting, the expressions, wow. Good job! Also the attention to detail with easter eggs and winks to other series, good job!

[@Shezmen88]

Thank you man!

[@TH-od3cu]

Seeing ornstein and smough jet skying angrily was amazing. Love your work as always!

[@SoulOfSorin]

The sheer amount of hidden details and jokes is just overwhelming. This is again a masterwork.

[@Shezmen88]

Damn thank you so much man...

[@GuardianOwl]

Fooled me at the 5:00 mark, I figured Smough was going to jump off the balcony like Ornstein during the cutscene and go right through the floor.

[@elcangrejo6634]

I went through Anor londo a few months ago and I can confirm that it was quite frustrating

[@torchedheavily]

9:28 Yup, I missed that anor londo bonfire too. I was pretty pissed when I found it a lot later.

[@Shezmen88]

I'm so glad i wasn't the only one lol cheers!

[@shatav23]

This was a masterpiece😂 how is this guy not a regular name in the soulsborne space. I get he’s not a lore guy but still this is the most entertaining souls based content I’ve seen. Thank you Shez❤

[@Shezmen88]

You're super kind to say that. I just do my thing and i'm glad that there's people passionate about my work that enjoy it! That's all that matters :>

[@rabidcabbage7230]

8:25 I thought he was going to push him

[@Ashih4ko3riga]

No matter how evil there is,there is still a brocode.

[@ANSO-117]

Nah this the first who taked u to Anor Londo he s friend

[@MathijsO7O]

Loved the video! I used a black halberd in my first play trough and my friend kept saying my weapon was to strong, so the part at 8:39 cracked me up good 😂

[@Gabriel_TR]

04:00 Damn, for some reason I'd really like to see something about Dishonored right now

[@GuardianOwl]

Is that was that is a reference to? I was about to ask in the comments.

[@Gabriel_TR]

@@GuardianOwl yep, it's the protagonist of the game using his teleportation powers

[@fuyugetsu3837]

​@@Gabriel_TR it looks like the moment when the assassins teleporpted to the tower that corvo and the queen/empress where on in the beginning of the game

[@cennerdobber8196]

Holy smokes I just realized that the chandelier falling way back in seasoning ash is tied into this one. Because Friede sent him back to DS 1 through the painting.

[@AizNanika]

The insane amount of detail in these skits is so refreshing to watch. And as someome who knows a thing ore two about souls it just a treat.

[@The_Twig]

It never ceases to amaze me how much quality is shown in these videos. Once again, it's awesome stuff. Smough taking that spear got me good though.

[@Shezmen88]

Thanks for the kind words dude! Oh yes Smough is a complete psycho XD..

[@csdani17]

11:10 missed a potential jojo reference there, but again, quality work, good job!

[@0815-]

Why did I just discover this channel now? Curse you KZbin algorithm. I've got a lot of Fromsoft stuff to look at now. Subscribed

[@blacktuesday7427]

Love the "missing federico" poster at 10:28!

[@Shezmen88]

we all miss him!

[@ExpDevourer]

Ha! That was great, particularly the obscure use of the Dragons Lair sound effect. Nicely done as always.

[@OudeWellington]

didn't expect a NGE and a godzilla parody in the same joke... and I'm probably still missing a piece of the hole puzzle there oh and... THERE IS A FREAKIN' BONFIRE THERE? O_O

[@erdngtn9942]

2:33 “So the Ledge-ends were all true, huh”. We’re picking up what you’re putting down. Smooth Shez. Like mashed potato smooth.

[@AndyJMurphy]

Thank you for all your amazing content, 🎉🎉🎉 the time and effort that goes into the masterpieces is incredible

[@Shezmen88]

So glad you enjoyed it this much Andy!!! \o/

[@ringlhach]

That ledge should NOT have had a health bar. The bastard respawns.

[@OntarioGuy430]

I think the Demon's Souls video will be awesome when he is just dragging around a bag full of grass. This one is almost as good as the first video - Covers all of the fun instances with awesome callbacks!

[@jgkitarel]

Grass, or "grass"? That is the question. Either that, or turn him into a cow, a horse, or a donkey while munching on it to heal.

[@FTWMFXD]

7:05 fucking killed me

[@Ironwolf-pm7zs]

The part where he picks up the elite knight set as an upgrade was so incredibly realtable.

[@beclet]

Shezzy boooy I laughed so much at this, my god. Absolutely loved it! One of my favourites you have ever made. Well done! 🫶

[@godrefl]

between ornstein's insane dashing, and smough just smashing through a pillar when trying to take a rest, it is all amazing

[@michaelsmith2619]

That ledge truly is the hardest boss in any soulslike

[@bobsanders7523]

illusorywall cameo was awsome !

[@ryanschultz4119]

Lol, great stuff man! Btw the Silver Knight Archers can easily be taken out from range with a few poison arrows.👌

[@Shezmen88]

Knowing me I would try to do that and get impaled while trying ;'D

[@OntarioGuy430]

I went dark on this one because I wanted it to be a surprise - these take ages, but they are always super fun!

[@Sonless_Vergil]

This is godlike. I'm not expected Eva reference. Jolly and cool animation 👌, I love it. The plot is great too

[@soulsborne14]

I love these parodies so much. Makes me wanna go play Ds1 again for the 20000th time to re-live all of this nightmare fuel 🤣 Definitely plan to sub to Patreon again once I'm more financially stable 🥰 Thank you so much for making such incredible souls' game parodies 🤩

[@Shezmen88]

Dude that's the best compliment! ^^ Thank you for planning on supporting

[@jordanmartin9910]

“-I must jump forward for no reason!” Lmao

[@samuelmania182]

A masterpiece as always! Loved the little Alucard reference btw

[@Shezmen88]

Thank you Sam! I played Symphony of the Night 2 years ago for the first time, great game!

[@PrakharJat]

9:58 How you managed to make smough that horrifying is beyond me

[@rigorm136]

I mean he ate people in lore so 🤷‍♂️

[@duquette1792]

Can't wait for the Blorbonr parody 🔥

[@Shezmen88]

lmao

[@jpdominator]

Your animations are so wonderful.

[@jaygooese4242]

8:18 that's the face of saying "No Way!"

[@6Hazilit9]

Best video like always, Shez! 🎉 Cant wait for Blonbonr parody!

[@Shezmen88]

Do blorbor! (XD)

[@etikoshai9105]

If this makes you feel any better I also used the same runback with Ornstein and Smough the first time. Only that I knew thare was a bonfire with Solaire that I still didn't used fore whatever reason...

[@Shezmen88]

lol, and once you know about the jump shortcut...it's even more of a no brainer! ^^'

[@Rain967]

I've started ds for the first time a couple of weeks ago and I have to admit it, it's hard asf so now I'm struggling in Anor London and i've been looking for guides or something and I found this. Best decision ever. Didn't find a solution but I feel better knowing I'm not the only one

[@srksii]

Only Matt can call 12 min video short...

[@Demoniacuz]

Godlike quality as always! Thank you for your awesome work, every one of your movies just makes me so happy! :)

[@Shezmen88]

i'm so glad dude, thank you for the kindness

[@adnanhammaoui6814]

4:11 Out of all the suffering that the tarnished has went through, this must be the worst by far

[@VValunt]

Just a friendly reminder that this is not the Tarnished, but the Chosen undead. Every FromSoft protagonist has a different title. Anyways; have a nice day :)