Ep. 6 - Darksiders III 100% Walkthrough: Lust

[@Hassler247]

I had chills the first time I saw that scene with all four horsemen…even if it was fake. I just think it’s something that all of us who have played this series since the beginning anticipate will one day happen on a larger scale. Just makes this series have something extremely unique about it that really no other game has to the same extent. Of course it has to actually happen for it to feel complete, but no doubt that anticipation is pretty strong to see what that would actually be like.

[@Kuddlesnot]

100% agree. Fingers crossed we get some good news in August!

[@TheKeyblader133]

Oh my god, that method of getting the Force Pimple at 30:45 got a genuine laugh out of me, I've pulled off the tthrow a couple times successfully but usually with plenty of pain, the idea of just jumping into it as the bug explodes never even occurred to me as a possibility. Incredible and hilarious that that works XD

[@Hassler247]

This whole section for whatever reason is so nostalgic for me. Need to play this game again. Makes me realize how much I love this series! Thanks for the continued videos:)

[@Kuddlesnot]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching, Hassler!

[@Quabbe]

I get so excited when each of these posts. I cannot believe we are back in the days of regularly checking youtube for a kuddlesnot upload! Finally, my darksiders will reach 100%

[@Kuddlesnot]

Thanks for watching, Quabbe! That means a lot.

[@Kuddlesnot]

Sorry Quabbe, my response was on the wrong comment!

[@Quabbe]

@@Kuddlesnot lol, no worries. I was confufed at first yeah XD

[@Daborak]

I love that they brought back the cherub boss from DS2 and made him an enemy in 3. The world building of this series is my favorite thing about it even if it is weak and weird in places lol

[@Kuddlesnot]

Which one is that specifically? I love it too, there are a lot of enemies like that, and it makes the games feel cohesive. I think that is a testament to the character, world and enemy design - so many other games have done the same thing and just feels like cost-cutting. Darksiders just feels like a living universe!

[@Daborak]

The boss in Darksiders 2 is Jameraiah the scribe in the ivory citadel. Im sure I butchered the spelling. But his design and move set are similar so we're lead to believe that the angels in the chairs in Darksiders 3 must also be scribes I think

[@Kuddlesnot]

@@Daborak That's right! I totally forgot of the scribes. Good call with that. I've already been thinking I need to play through 1 and 2 again soon. Stream, perhaps?

[@Daborak]

Yes, as soon as your schedule allows I think a stream is totally in order. Maybe after you release video 10? Like a milestone celebration? Also, if you wanted to do a subscriber interactive stream with remnant to stay in keeping with gunfire games support I think that'd be cool, it's 3 player drop in drop out. 🤷🏻😁

[@Kuddlesnot]

@@Daborak Not a bad idea at all! Thanks, Daborak! Definitely something I'll consider.

[@Metalders]

I just love Fury's face near the end: "Ugh, not again!"

[@TreyDaOne1]

This was so useful I was stuck on this for hours

[@Kuddlesnot]

Glad it was of help! Can I ask which part you were stuck on? Was it the door puzzle or the Lust fight, or something else?

[@TheKeyblader133]

Pretty much agreed on everything you said about Lust. They are probably one of my favorite iterations of the character even though they don't have all that much screen time. Tall sword expert who can poke at all your weaknesses, in combat or in your head. I love the blending of Lust's power not simply being a vague aura of influence, but that theird words carry that super natural influence, and it can potentially sway *anyone* not prepared to resist it. While i think the game could have included more to prod at the idea of Fury adapting and growing to excise her flaws that the sins brought to light, Lust was by far one of the most satisfying points of the game and definitely one of the best beats of the narrative for me. That said, I'm looking forward to the collectathon next episode, even though I fully know what to expect xD. What can I say. I like watching people obtain the shinies

[@Kuddlesnot]

100% agree! Said the words better than I did. And like totally, who doesn't like seeing shinies getting grabbed? haha

[@TheKeyblader133]

@@Kuddlesnot Dont worry I have the advantage of being behind a keyboard with no recording based pressure lol.

[@Welder-vv9rf]

I like the addition information on the game aswell. It’s cool to understand it’s just more than a game.

[@Kruudelis]

I did many a time trying to get that achievement on the boss fight. Love these episodes, Dodge Master (tm)!

[@Kuddlesnot]

You are a real one, Kruudelis! Thanks for watching!

[@octaviuswilliams4134]

Hey Cuddles AKA🎖️ Dodge Master🎖️ more of this EPIC Walkthroughs!!!

[@Kuddlesnot]

You a real one octavius! Thanks so much for watching!

[@amf7724]

Nah you're not the dodge master.... You're THE GRAND DODGE MASTER

[@Kuddlesnot]

You're a real one, AMF! Thanks for watching!

[@amf7724]

@@Kuddlesnot ❤❤❤️‍🔥❤❤

[@vuanhminhle6928]

I am a dodge master. I get hit whenever I say it out loud 😂

[@Kuddlesnot]

You are a real one, vuan! Thanks for watching!

[@octaviuswilliams4134]

Cuddles!!!! I want #7!!!!

[@kencollier7914]

Hey Kuddles, I was wonder what that private video before this episode was all about. Is it significant in any way? I was just wondering since it seems a bit out of place. Other than that, it's great to have you back doing 100% Darksiders walkthroughs again, although I kind of feel like its the end of the world😉. I'm a small bit annoyed at you for taking so long to get started on darksiders 3 after you announced you were doing it several years ago, but I also understand that you needed the time to get to the point where you could do it professionally. I look forward to the next episode!

[@Kuddlesnot]

Thanks for letting me know about that private video Ken! I'm not sure why it was still there, it was actually a deleted version of this episode (Ep. 6) that I had uploaded then deleted because I found an issue with my export before I made it public, and had to re-upload. It should be gone now from the playlist. You didn't miss anything. I totally understand that feeling, and a bit annoyed at myself honestly for taking so long to finally get to making these. I'm glad you are here now though and enjoying the videos so far!

[@kencollier7914]

@@Kuddlesnot No problem, I loved your Darksiders 1 and 2 walkthroughs, so I was ecstatic when I saw that you were going to do III. I had to make do with other Darksiders III walkthrough while waiting for you, but they just didn't have your hilarious commentary spin. I'm actually not really a fan of commentary walkthroughs, with you being a big exception. I look forward to the remainder of your walkthrough and hopefully an eventual 100% walkthrough of darksiders genesis! #SKULLPUNCHFACE!

[@kencollier7914]

Actually, I did a little looksee at a darksiders genesis walkthorugh and I have the perfect thing for you to say for strife opening chests when you get to darksiders genesis. SKULLSHOOTFACE!

[@Kuddlesnot]

I was thinking that, or maybe Skull Pop Face, or Skull Gat Face, and for War, Skull Stomp Face. Not sure, we will see what happens in the heat of the moment once we get there!

[@kencollier7914]

@@Kuddlesnot Cool! I just hope it won't take as long to get to Genesis as it did for you to get to 3. Also, how often will you be uploading new videos for darksiders 3? I'm a bit behind, as i'm still on averice, but I'll try and get to lust as soon as possible.

[@author4croix82]

Hello Kuddlesnot! I was just wondering which bosses would be tackled if the game was linear instead of how it actually is. I know that the game is “choose the bosses in any order” scenario. But if the game wasn’t designed like this, how do you think the bosses would have been fought according to the story and the cutscenes?

[@Kuddlesnot]

I think the original, intended order was Envy -> Wrath (Fire) -> Avarice (Storm) -> Sloth -> Lust (Force) -> Gluttony (stasis) -> Wrath2 -> Pride -> Final. That's the only time that story-wise everything sequentially makes sense (with story logic and character arc). When they decided to adjust it to be non-linear, they made slight adjustments to world design (like the storm/bar swing corridor I mention in Ep5), added more Vulgrim Serpent Holes, and adjusted dialogue triggers to make sure things would still make sense. However, not everything does make sense. For example, If you do Envy -> Wrath -> Lust (Force) -> Gluttony (Stasis), the Lord of the Hollows is very tired and worn out when he gives stasis. Then, there is a little dialogue walking sequence after where Fury and Watcher say "What do you think he means? One of us will perish in our next encounter?" or whatever it is. If you don't get storm before this, HE DOES NOT ACTUALLY SAY THIS. Then, if you get storm after that, he is chipper again, and does not say anything about this being the last encounter (critical to the story arc with him). She might even say him "why not give them all to me and get it over with?" even though she has all of the hollows, as storm would be the last one. That line might have been cut however. It also isn't completely open, which I believe if it was the intention from the beginning, there would have been more options. But in many ways I think that design would have been counter-productive to the story driven world Darksiders is. The only bosses that can be done "at any time" are Avarice and Sloth. To do gluttony, you have to beat Lust first. To fight pride, you have to beat all the other sins first. So the order is actually pretty set (Envy -> Wrath -> Lust -> Gluttony -> Wrath2 -> Pride -> Final) and you can just throw in Avarice/Sloth whenever you want before pride. And their solution was to just pull those two particular bosses out of the set order, and make them scale to your level. Not to mention, after you get the flame hollow, it literally forces you down the avarice path with the flame hollow tutorial. You have to actively try and avoid it to do Sloth or Lust first. Obviously I can't prove any of this, this is just my theory using my storytelling detective goggles! Thanks for watching, Author. I can talk about this stuff all day!

[@erfanvrs1704]

very god bro i see all your vidio dark siders 1and 2

[@xDeath7heKid]

Was so upset when Death's VA didn't reprise his role for this game

[@Kuddlesnot]

I agree, but I think it was probably the right decision. Michael Wincott is a pretty big name and probably would be prohibitively expensive to bring him back for this one scene. Maybe they asked him but couldn't work it out, who knows. I'd rather the budget be spent elsewhere in the game. But if ever is a Darksiders 4 or 5 with all of the Horsemen as primary characters, 4 if there isn't a standalone strife game, 5 if there is, we need Michael Wincott back!

[@Warden5490]

Will you be doing a run through for darksiders genesis as well?

[@Kuddlesnot]

Considering how well this has been going, and how much fun I am having, thats my hope! After DS3 is done, and genesis is done, maybe 4 will be here! Then you know what that means!

[@Nightmare72-e9r]

Hi kuddlesnot bigg fan ❤❤❤❤

[@Kuddlesnot]

Skull Touch Face!

[@randbasna3023]

Hey kudds, quick question you didn’t make a walkthrough for genesis right? I couldn’t find it. I just bought it since it’s %70 off but I’m not sure about it yet. Anyway I’m sure you’ve played it. What do you think about it and do you plan on doing a walkthrough for it?

[@Kuddlesnot]

No, I haven't done one for Genesis. I actually enjoyed it a lot, in really felt like a "Darksiders" experience, even more so than 3 does in a lot of ways. However, it ultimately just made me wish for a main series Strife Darksiders game. Once I get through DS3, I am planning on doing a 100% guide of Genesis!

[@EvgeniyPanchovski]

Hey Kudds, I was wondering why you never seem to use the flame hollow's weapon (the really fast-hitting set of weapons). I find it significantly easier to output a lot of DPS with it, combined with the barbs of course. I guess it could be due to the fact that I'm near max level upgrade on it, but I'd love to hear your thoughts! Thanks for the great content, as usual.

[@Kuddlesnot]

That's a good question. Yes, part of it is that I try and upgrade whip always first. I think the other reason is, especially as blockers become more common, it is easier for me personally to be more precise with the whip to attack vulnerability windows and use the chains primarily as the counter weapon to apply the fire DoT and the best single hit DPS damage in the game. That all being said, I probably should use it some more with regular attacks when I know I have a big enough window of opportunity!

[@Viper-D-Luffy]

I'm stuck at the kraken bit for some reason my salvation is not targeting any of the eyes for me, I tried being far away and close up and nothing.

[@m.shaheer1574]

Mr kuddlesnot. It's been a while since i played darksiders 2. And it feels good to have you back. There is just one thing i wanna ask and that is.... I've been playing DS 3 in apocalyptic mode from the beginning and it was very hard for me i tried and tried still i get killed many times in deadlands these enemies just impossible for me and when i saw your videos your settings are just like mine so where did i go wrong and how do you kill so easily..... Can you please tell...

[@octaviuswilliams4134]

Why did it "completely" skip the fight? That's a very weird glitch.

[@Kuddlesnot]

My editing might have made it unclear, but I tried to switch to havoc just as I died (after the usiel cutscene). It started to play the usiel cutscene again, including sound over the loading screen, and then finished it after the loading finished. When I went back to the boat, it worked as normal, regular cutscene, fight, usiel cutscene, then I cut back. I skipped it in the editing.

[@withoutcuase]

Dodge Master! You didn't unpack all the dialogue and what it means?!? ;) I feel like Lust has so much said and yet I don't understand it all. .... any thoughts?

[@maltimoto]

Uhm...target all eyes AT ONCE? How would I do that? My boomerang can only target one eye at once?

[@Cplayerr]

Thank you dodge master

[@Kuddlesnot]

Thanks Dex, you a real one!

[@travisgriest6351]

Hi kuddles skull touch face ❤

[@Kuddlesnot]

Skull Touch Face!

[@Savageking1998]

Started my ng+ and got soft blocked instantly when trying to go to first wrath fight help plz don’t wanna have to play through it twice again 😡

[@Kuddlesnot]

Soft locked how?

[@RebeccaTownsend-u5h]

We need a Darksiders 4 already thq Nordic 😢😢😢😢

[@Savageking1998]

How do u get the target lock on feature mine doesn’t have it

[@Kuddlesnot]

On controllers, it is the "r3" buttons, the pressing in of the right control sticks. On PC, it should be listed in your keybindings!

[@Savageking1998]

@@Kuddlesnot thx

[@zamspodcast22]

I fucking suck at fighting lust 🤣🤣

[@companylovesmisery1463]

Lust conjuring illusions of the other Horsemen and tempting Fury with their obeisance was so cool. War's voice actor was more reminiscent of Liam O'Brien than Death's was of Michael Wincott. I'm sorry Mr. Snot, but your reaction to the bugout cutscene was almost as hilarious as your reaction to the bugs in The Demon Lord Belial. I'm sorry, but Fury's emotional whinging is...odd to me. Someone as powerful as Fury wondering about "who she's meant to be"...she sounds like a teenager, not a Horseman. I know that's a common theme among characters nowadays with all the validation nonsense going around in today's world, but it was jarring to me.

[@Kuddlesnot]

Liam O'Brien does do War in this game! And other voices (like the Angel Champion). I talk a bit about it near the end of the episode. These bugs are pretty funny to me as well, haha. I completely agree in terms of the dialogue - I think that is a very weak element of this emotional journey for Fury. While I think the character arc is a valid one, the way it is often presented does often seem "uncharacteristic" for the kind of characters the Horsemen have been up to this point. TLDR, its a weakness of the writing. Agree or disagree with the story beat (and I think Bloodlust in our conversation in Ep5, explained very well what this character arc for Fury accomplishes in the wider story of Darksiders, while I felt overall it was a missed opportunity), I can think of a million other ways for Fury to have that emotional moment without needing to whine about "who she is meant to be," which does come across as kinda plain. Just off the top of my head, in the cutscenes previous, she says something much more revealing: "You should not have made them kneel!" IMHO this is much more well written moment. In a flash of that furiousity, these are the words she says. Not something about how dare they impersonating her brothers, not something about how she isnt' dumb enough to fall for Lust's tricks, none of that. In that moment, all she can think about is what might have been enough to convince her. That is something that, while talking to watcher, could have been incredibly revealing to herself and used to create the subtext of "do I like who I am, or do I want that to be "who I was"?" without having to say it so ham-fistedly.