How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love Bloodborne

[@BranSnakes]

This video just reinforces Rob’s superb writing style!

[@TrophyBoiii]

It's ridiculous how well-spoken this man is!

[@billyjean_7846]

I second this!

[@johncameron4194]

He should write stories

[@outerentity]

Some Lovecraftian influence here I think but yes a joy to listen too.

[@GunwallsCharity]

This is truly his best work so far

[@DarkSoulsDan]

You know, I've been watching your videos for years and years Rob, and I think it's sometimes easy to take the quality for granted. But it's really got to be said, your flair for writing and editing is just second to none. Another excellent video!

[@billyjean_7846]

I’m so glad you got your comment liked by Playstation Access because you couldn’t be more right. His writing in this video is just superb

[@nikolaipersad4098]

THIS!!!

[@RoryStarr]

Well, I legitimately cried at this because this is clearly not about just bloodborne.

[@Matein13]

That's why Bloodborne is so great. It's about overcoming what you think is impossible.

[@intrepidis1]

They spelled it right. They both did. Yay.

[@ironstark917]

How incredible is it that this game came out years ago and the internet is still not done with it.

[@HM13895]

I never got to play it. cries in xbox

[@paledrake]

I mean, it is an era defining masterpiece.

[@billyjean_7846]

@@HM13895 trade you it for Halo for a month :)

[@hellacash126]

at this point, bloodborne 2 is a must.

[@paledrake]

@@hellacash126 PLEASE! I'll even take Bloodborne Kart at this point!

[@Paddycake_Games]

Rob, this may be the best thing you've ever written.

[@aisforannihilation1662]

This 1 & the brilliant ghost of tsushima 1.

[@the_scotch]

I'd add his bit on "What remains of Edith Finch" to the list of greats.

[@redseagaming7832]

Rob's a moron he spent five years in an optional area that's when I do a facepalm if you're not interested in the Chalice dungeons you don't have to go into old yharnam but I usually go into old yharnam because the enemies there give you a lot of blood Echoes for killing them. The choice is yours

[@Paddycake_Games]

@@the_scotch That segment got me to download and play it, and began my life-long love of Annapurna Interactive.

[@the_scotch]

@@Paddycake_Games I played it after hearing Rob and a few others recommend it several times. I've not played any of their other games, but I absolutely loved Edith Finch.

[@lukesmith8838]

Anyone else feel that he stopped talking about Bloodborne and started talking about actual real world life?

[@martynpotter21]

Overcoming yourself is basically what life is about.

[@yannym4605]

Bloodborne is life

[@briantreanor960]

And asking for help is nothing to be ashamed of :)

[@Caliban_Io]

I'm 2 years late but this is an oddly beautiful observation.

[@revocation3x]

RIP Clive. Gone but not forgotten. 2015-2021

[@dmacks]

Clive now lives on the starting line of Fall Guys

[@DoGoodCrochet]

"Clive the urban murder 🐖" is now stuck in my head!

[@madalice5134]

@@DoGoodCrochet And now it's stuck in mine damnit. 😂

[@redseagaming7832]

Bloodborne was the game that made me buy a PS4 Demon Souls remake is the game that made me buy a PS5 I'm hoping from software has another exclusive up its sleeve for PS5 in the future

[@Duckiman]

He was reborn as Rob's best friend aka Clive from FF16 aka Ben Star! :D

[@Peregrintoook]

As someone who suffers with depression and anxiety and is trying to both play through bloodborne and become self employed this video really hit home. Thank you rob. It’s always a huge achievement when people in a position to tell many others can talk about things like this. It also helps that the video is great and really funny too 👏

[@mrvoldis6688]

Depression is a struggle for many of this, but you got this! 😁

[@PleasantSkulman]

Rob's Friday features are iconic and a bit of me will miss them as they were, but damn the access team have been knocking it out of the park with their Friday video these last few weeks!

[@TinyScholar]

Bloody hell, Rob, I know this was only about Bloodborne but I'm at a moment in my life where I needed to hear these words. Thanks, now I'm crying haha

[@madalice5134]

Same here. Hope you get through your difficulties and smash them like a Hunter on a mission.

[@Dave_ja_vu]

Don't be afraid to summon a friend for help if you're struggling, moon scented hunter.

[@TrophyBoiii]

This didn't feel like 15 minutes. It felt like way more. In the best possible sense! I feel like I've just watched a movie! And a darn good one too! Thanks you Rob, and the whole Access team for your amazing content! You never fail to inspire me!

[@Chishannicon]

This video is insanely good. It reminds me of the old Friday Features that made me a fan of this channel in the first place. When Rob discusses something he's passionate about, it's impossible not to go on that emotional journey with him. His writing here is top notch, and his *delivery* is absolutely perfect. I never got all that far into Bloodborne myself, and I doubt I'll ever finish it, because I just didn't find it that enjoyable, but it's absolutely wonderful that Rob was able to finally figure out the game and break through that mental barricade. This is gonna be one of those videos that I share with people when I try to get them interested in PS Access. It's excellent.

[@HawthornMusic]

Your Bloodborne streams convinced me that I could play it too, and I completed it this weeks. Cheers guys!

[@junoglrr9119]

how you feel my son?

[@HawthornMusic]

@@junoglrr9119 POWERFUL!

[@seljomber]

It was the same for me, this stream convinced me to try it and I completed it. Don't know if I will do the platinum, but I completed my first soulsborne game :) Cheers Rob and gang!

[@HawthornMusic]

@Adam Hughes Yes, to the Platinum!

[@kevinespana2274]

@@seljomber You completed arguably the hardest one, sans Sekiro, so you should be damn proud. Dark Souls and Demons souls game are easier than this

[@ilianvanwassenhove7813]

I just looove Rob's storytelling he has a gift for it and of course Rob just being Rob hahahah

[@MaximusPrimusKay]

This spoke to my soul in a very intimate way. Thank you, Rob. I absolutely love this.

[@DDocps18]

I'm surprised Djura didn't come down to you within those 6 years to thank you for not killing beasts.

[@JustinViola]

omg, yes XD like an alternate-alternate approach of befriending him

[@CraigJudd]

lol, I almost spat out my tea!

[@Dave_ja_vu]

"You there.... fancy a cuppa?"

[@darthmarth87]

This is like real life Kingdom Hearts . . . His friends WERE his power lmao

[@sema6008]

For real 😂😂😂

[@kingsleycy3450]

Rob is a shonen protagonist?

[@claratalbot7613]

"My friends are my power"

[@ludenprime]

What if kingdom hearts adopted some souls Bourne mechanics that be crazy

[@claratalbot7613]

@@ludenprime That would be interesting to see. Tricky to implement but interesting

[@reizak8966]

Rob to his wife: "Sweetheart, can you draw an angry face on my forehead with your eyeliner?... no, I'm doing a bit for a video."

[@PlayStationAccess]

You've no idea how close to the truth this is. It was a sharpie.

[@lordvoldemort1115]

@11:18 fully agree, Part of the battle with souls like games is mentally, I put off playing the dark souls series for years and now I love the bloodsouls series

[@rainjoubert5741]

THIS is why this channel isn't just another gaming channel. The quality of the writing and effort you guys put into your videos is next level. And I'm a filmmaker/ animator, so I get to say this from a personal and professional point of view - you guys are awesome.

[@zacharyspringer825]

Rob, thanks for all these years. Everyone on the team is amazing and I appreciate them all for different reasons. But the amount of times you’ve expressed how I feel about games and what they mean to me in such a crystal clear way means so much. Gaming is special and you’re the voice that communicates why for a lot of people.

[@SamsMusicification]

he's beginning to believe

[@dmacks]

Videos we'll never see.. 'How i learned to love and stop angrily shouting at KZbin Livechat'

[@waifutrap6236]

Lmao this hit me in the right G spot which is very true.. laughing & crying thank you very much

[@madalice5134]

I admit Rob rage is one of the most fun things on the streams, but still second to when Rob is happy and excited a out something. Those moments are truly infectious.

[@natoc8517]

I put off playing this for so long because of my own 'Clive' and only started playing it in lockdown as I had more time on my hands to try out games I haven't had the courage to before. I now have the platinum and it is on the list as one of my greatest gaming achievements as I, much like you Rob tend to put the controller down when things get tough. Fantastic video as always.

[@sahand8440]

Wow. I got goosebumps. You know, beating Bloodborne gave me the self-confident to be good at my job by not giving up if I did not solve an issue in the first time. I knew I would manage it, like managing to beat all those Bloodborne challenges. And by the way: Rob, you deserve an award for your content.

[@buckleyhome11]

I have never played Bloodborne (something I will now remedy) but I watched this video and found myself shedding tears. I then insisted that my wife watch it, despite having no interest in video games, as well as my teenage daughters. I think Rob has just produced one of the most beautiful and subtle video essays on dealing with the effects of anxiety and depression that I have ever known. Thank you sir.

[@jonathanbeniston145]

I'm on new game plus. My bloodborne journey only started after watching the first of these streams. I tried again 5 years after first playing(and giving up), and fought the moon presence 2 weeks ago. One of the best games I've ever played. Thanks playstation access, wouldn't have done it without you.

[@jasonqorbin587]

There were so many times I wanted to reach into the screen, grab you and say "Snap out of it!". But this has honestly been my favourite series on the channel in a very long time. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.

[@DH33.0]

“ Dark have been my dreams of late” when Rob leaves old yharnam lol

[@jamesshaver2376]

I just recently finally started playing this after being fearful and now I’m pretty sure it’s my favorite game ever. It has this unique and special way of making you obsessed with it.

[@bradpeterson4258]

This just happened to me. Bought this game, gave up after about 3 hours. Just picked it back up a week ago and have been crushing and loving it.

[@XagrebilNarhtoc1110]

I came to watch Rob talk about playing Bloodborne with his friends, and instead I got one of the best motivational speeches I’ve ever heard. I’m not even kidding. Well done Rob!

[@Kkj1994]

This is not only about Bloodborne.🤗 I was crying at the end... Thank you rob

[@laalratty]

Me listening to the background music - so this is essentially, How to Train Your Hunter? I like.

[@janalmazan513]

"maybe you can do this" as the sword extends itself, music flies, the slashes, receiving damage, pushing forward, the perseverance...pure poetry from Robert Pearson! your writing skills are truly amazing!

[@billyjean_7846]

This is such a huge love letter to Bloodborne. I legit got teary, Rob. I’m glad you got your creativity juices back. Love this so much!

[@JunkYardCardGuy]

Robert, I've been a sub for 6 or 7 years, i don't really say much, lol...this is EASILY the best spot you've ever written, the intercutting and editing for the last 90 seconds or so, was absolutely perfect.

[@dana.9377]

When bloodborne opens up to the big reveal and how it connects to the dream, and its connection to the hunt, is amazing. Masterpiece

[@samwilding1988]

Rob’s Bloodborne streams got me back into the game (I stopped playing after Vicar Amelia as I was finding it “too intense”). I’ve now just beaten Amygdala and absolutely loving the game!

[@runestormfly8428]

This video was excellent and inspiring. Well done Rob, and to the rest of the team for helping him get back into Bloodborne!

[@blacksky379]

This video is genius! Both writing and editing wise. Also, if one takes "the video game lesson" and applies to real life... man... what an uplifting video it is! Bravo, Rob, bravo...

[@theverbingnoun]

How Rob Got His Bloodborne Groove Back: A Co-op Love Letter

[@ThatScottishGuy91]

Welcome to the Bloodborne club Rob! :D Its a club for absolutely everyone, as you put it, the membership is locked in your own mind :P perks of being a member include fond memories, lore debates and gushing over how good the game is to anyone who’ll listen until physically restrained! Much love to you and the access crew! Stay safe guys!

[@nineten9011]

There are some stubborn people out there tho, I tried to let a friend play it but he just refuses out of ignorance he’s a FIFA player

[@kisahla]

I was NOT. Prepared. for Clive. But I LOVE this new type of content. You continue to fascinate and entertain me, Access. Thank you.

[@missmuscle]

And you have in your expert way summarised why I absolutely love this genre. That feeling of overcoming your doubt, of overcoming your self and not giving up, pushing through to that victory. That's why soulsborne games just click with me. Yes it's punishing but each time you are learning, growing, getting better and better until you finally smash your way through that barrier and achieve your goal. Bloodborne is my favorite video game ever, I even own all of the Bloodborne board game that just released (You should totally play that on a stream sometime with the gang when you know, social distancing is over. Seriously you should see the minatures of the bosses!) I also feel that honestly, Rob even though this was about Bloodborne you gave out a message that a lot of people needed to hear, including me.

[@kirank287]

May the good blood guide your way, Rob

[@shawnmahoney6022]

I'm proud of you Rob. I love the Bloodborne streams so much. Keep going and get the Platinum, with your friends/parents.

[@krookedvulture]

Laughing already... just at the thumb! 🤣 Edit: Went from laughter at the beginning, to feeling a geniune pang of pride at the end. Well done Rob! And well done to the others for helping! I'm sincerely glad you managed to leave your home in Old Yharnam and experience the rest of this superb game

[@EyvindurKarlssonOfficial]

I watched the Bloodborne noob series from start to finish, and it helped me get over my own fear of Masocore games. I'm now roughly halfway through the game (I have a date with Rom tonight), and I absolutely love it. Thanks for removing my fear, Rob!

[@Gamessy]

"How I learned to stop worying and love Bloodborne" I see what you did there my fellow Kubrick fan

[@terrra_2024]

yeah, it's not like some hidden code between clever people. It's literally been used, copied and parodied to the point of satire since Dr Strangelove's release in the mid 60's.

[@terrra_2024]

@sleeping bear - Exactly. It's like saying "I saw what you did there because I watched a film or read a book, but most of the plebs won't get it because they aren't as cultured as us, and we can both do a cheeky wink (which he has now edited out of his original comment for some odd reason) to eachother safe in the knowledge that we both watched the same film at some point in our lives..." Brilliant 🙄

[@seanwilliams5848]

@@terrra_2024 hahahahahahaha absolutely hit the nail on the head😂

[@zanarkandmusic]

@@terrra_2024 I don't get it 😕

[@kt2bb899]

@@squalorvictoria bro he's just showing Rob that he got the joke... Whats with these grumpy grandpas

[@notoriousbmc1]

Love the addition of the character throwing rocks at a wall, in deep thought. If there had been a lake, he would've been skimming stones. Also, this video is exactly me, only i haven yet gone back to the game...yet!

[@AnarchoMincer]

Just wait until he finds out the machinegun man area was completely optional

[@Reidbynature]

Or that he could have befriended him... and then betrayed him.

[@Atelier_Nictus]

Rob, you've got a uniquely effective way of being both funny and inspiring without missing a note on either. As someone who both loves games and is mediocre at most, Bloodborne, Dark Souls, and many other non-soulsy games were huge struggles for me, but also very satisfying to overcome. And you put a lot of those difficulties into words better than I ever could.

[@willowweedsYT]

“Clive” gave me the biggest laugh for days! lol

[@mr.nobody5140]

Wow, this video was really REALLY good. Great job Rob. You've managed to make me fondly miss the days when I first beat bloodborne.

[@jamiewalker8337]

I'd love to see Rob stream sekiro, maybe with expert Nath talking him through areas so it isn't too overwhelming.

[@maxwortel2801]

Not yet please he's just getting Into Bloodborne

[@exterminatuss4380]

@@maxwortel2801 Monday is the last bloodborne stream though

[@Chocomunchie]

@@exterminatuss4380 They aren't gonna do the DLC bosses?

[@exterminatuss4380]

@@Chocomunchie dont know. Maybe if there is time. But they said Monday was the finale in the ff7 stream

[@mikebereziuk6041]

The next stream is the finale of bloodborne for robs play through. (He may do the dlc at a later date if we all spam it like mad in the stream but it is unlikely) other noob series are starting so they will move on sadly. Dlc is extra but might surprise us laterin a challenge special? Now he has to do the four Horseman of bloodborne micolash, wet nurse, germain and possibly the moon presence.

[@voidwalkerkanda6404]

Bloodborne is a masterpiece of ps4 and possibly even for next generations it will still be the best game i've ever played in ages in Playstation. Fear the Old Blood Rob, by the Gods fear it.

[@rbdriftin]

This was a wonderful video that makes me love Bloodborne even more.:)

[@sneakyfox5]

I was hoping to find a video like this. It really helps knowing that there was someone else out there like me who was able to overcome the dread of Bloodbourne. I’ll definitely give it another go now! Thank you.

[@ExiledChai]

OMG! I was in the same shoes as you! I was living in the bottom of old yharnam because of the four or five werewolves for 5 years. Somehow I got the courage to get back and now I have the platinum. Finally bought the dlc and making my rounds on that. (Dlc totally worth it for the new weapons)

[@mariusjoensen880]

This is exactly how I felt when I first played bloodborne, and it took me months to get back in the game and finish it. It is now one of my favorite games, and I have successfully completed every other fromsoft game

[@yaniclark9370]

Clive was the secret boss all along! So proud of you Rob that you finally triumphed over his menacing dominion and freed yourself from his deathly grip! 😊

[@princessthyemis]

DAMM, Rob, your writing here may be the best thing you've ever done! There's no way you weren't an English major. Your descriptions of emotional states at the beginning and end of the video were ASTONISHINGLY beautiful, and on top of that, accurate! You've NAILED the exact feeling I've felt so many times, and yet couldn't put into words as beautifully as you've done (and I AM an English major!) The ending had me smiling. This writing is just BRILLIANT. More than that; it's practically outright phenomenal!!!!

[@exterminatuss4380]

Ooh wow did rob really say: " I was learning"? Scary world we are living in

[@huntersearle5336]

That was a...beautiful tribute to my favorite game of all time. Well put, Rob

[@LePeppino]

This had such a goddamn great quality to it, it's amazing

[@jasonmorris678]

This just came across my feed and thank you Rob. I’ve never played a soulsborne game, even though I got Demon Souls Remastered day one, have had Bloodborne through PlayStation Plus forever and truly enjoyed Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order which I hear plays so similarly. I just get anxious when I hear how difficult they are and know that, to get my platinum for God of War, I turned down the difficulty for the Valkyrie Queen fight. If I don’t start Demons Souls, then I hope to pick up Elden Ring, but regardless seeing how you’ve been able to kick your stress over the game in the rear, gives me hope I can as well.

[@gil2066]

i was stuck in the beginning area and i calmly quit thinking this game was not for me. but then after many months i started again until i beat orphan of kos.

[@Zer0_Ph34r]

Really amazing to see Rob start bloodborne all over, get back to the part he was stuck at, and then conquer it all alone. I really hope we can see Rob eventually finish the whole game solo. Beating the game in Co-op is a fantastic way to play the game, but it's a different kind of fun from beating the game solo. Even if Rob never goes on to finish the game solo or get the platinum, I just hope that he, and anyone else who felt like he did, can play and enjoy the game in their own way. Bloodborne is just too great to pass by

[@nightsean5193]

You know it’s a good video when rob says a fancy word like coalesce within the first minute

[@DinoMedicDM]

Rob your writing is outstanding! I have watched them god knows how many times and they really hit deep! I wish there were more and we need more Robservations!!! Also, I love how similar to how to train your dragon's test flight music the backing track at 10:20 is. Thank you so much for all the joy over all the years

[@ottovonpozzo]

A wise knight once said "...and engage in JOLLY COOPERATION!"

[@karime.shalaby3187]

Beautifully said

[@nathanharris1574]

Praise the sun! \ . / l / \

[@dragontamer8877]

@@nathanharris1574 Praise the Sun! \{T}/

[@TheGymReaper192]

Thank you for this, Rob. I love hearing you talk about video games and I could listen to you for hours. This video essay, especially resonated with me because the way you described your journey through this game felt so similar to my own real life struggle with depression since April 2020 til now. The part where you admitted that you were an enemy to yourself and the cause of your own decent into darkness and despair, refusing help etc. That is exactly how I have been too. The final take-away from this is that no matter how big your challenge or how hopeless it feels, you can always overcome it and be ok eventually. Your Robservations" are timeless and applicable to real life as well as being generally awesome. Thank you so much! God bless you.

[@jackjohnson8305]

Started playing it last month and my god its a masterpiece, already beat it and now im just farming the chalices for top tier gems before hopping on NG+

[@joeskin8589]

I could listen to Rob narrate videos all day! So good!

[@edwardhulse]

This is an example of how the Friday features/Robservations are evolving! Rob was right! They aren’t all going to be list features! 😊👍🏻

[@HanselKeith86]

My god! Rob is such an amazing writer! he was describing word by word my experience with a soulsborne game and not in a billion years could I have describe it as well as him! I would love to hear him review or describe anything to be honest.

[@thecomicman]

This is where I live in Bloodborne too: that guy's been shooting at me for months.

[@shawnmahoney6022]

That was beautiful editing when at 8:20 you did the hunter's rally then Bath and Rosie ran up as you said their names is perfect. I'm happy you listened to your friends and played this game again. Beautiful video.

[@zebuldevil5499]

I’d say we’ve all grown in some way. We just have to step out of our comfort zones once in a while, and be brave.

[@cosman874]

Rob, this is one of the best video's you've ever done. Good on Rosie and Dave as well for encouraging you along the way.

[@DBX79]

I love how Rob explains these things. God bless him lol

[@matthewhendrickson6176]

Rob my good man. That was epic. I agree with others, probably the best thing you have written on the channel. So glad you are making it through Bloodborne. I recommend checking out the lore when you can. It will make you love it even more. Game on.

[@j.doveyakamarvelousjacketm9823]

How Bloodborne is the perfect analogy for fighting depression: a 15 minute thesis by Rob Pearson

[@Add-um2gd]

Wow Rob: it was about a game but genuinely important to learn for everything else too. Work and a little help from friends can make all the difference. Great video.

[@battlemaiden4290]

Excuse me, I've got something in my eyes. TEARS!

[@alexp073]

Rob I had the same problem as you but it was worse. I couldn’t even beat the cleric beast so I just put the game down. But thanks to you and your streams I picked it back up and now I’m one trophy away from the platinum. Just need to finish the chalices.

[@gruggerduggerhoose]

Damn you Clive for holding Rob back from experiencing such a masterpiece as Bloodborne!

[@verselines]

The Bloodborne streams got me back into the game after my own multi-year hiatus where I, like Rob, simply stopped playing after getting frustrated with the Yahar Gul area and The One Reborn. I completed the game recently and am so flad I came back to it. Thanks Rob and the Bloodborne parents for the streams!

[@neillaw9867]

Rob ive just started playing Skyrim on again after putting about 500hrs into it on my Xbox 360.... I now cant enter a cave with out shouting "To me, to meee" to my companion. Thank you for that. 😂😂👍

[@vLarsn]

What a brilliant game! I'm glad you finally got to enjoy it, Rob. It was the game the got me to love the souls/borne series. I remember that I didn't like DS1 when I first tried it many, many years ago, but Bloodborne changed all that. The souls/borne-series is now up there with the likes of Zelda, Final Fantasy and MGS as my favourite franchises. And to my surprise Bloodborne was my first ever platinum.

[@dandanozman4228]

A Hunter is never Alone

[@MrJuke79]

“Remember, you can do this “ I actually tear’d up! Good words Rob.

[@user-yr7mf3fr3e]

Nooo you privated the CTR stream just when I was watching the last race

[@l_b_xd5313]

This may be my favourite video on the channel, which says a lot, but also blew me away so much I've started up Bloodborne myself again after years of pushing it off at the beginning

[@danielfitzsimmons635]

Not too long ago I installed bloodborne and played through a little bit of it , I knew that it was hard but I still dived in and tried to play it , I unfortunately ended up deleting it out of pure frustration ( I am not proud of this ) Edit : I recently reinstalled it and I am up to Rom the spider

[@Tyler_W]

I appreciate the Dr. Strangelove reference. I see you are a man of culture and fine taste. I admittedly still need to try to overcome my own fear, anxiety and doubt about Bloodborne, and I don't just mean the game. This was one of your best videos, and it was strangely something I needed to hear and nevet expected to hear from a gaming channel. Well done, good sir, and thank you.

[@Myxth]

I've already platinumed this but damn this got me to play it again 😅

[@lightningbones1092]

If COD wasn't taking up my ENTIRE storage I'd definitely play it right now.

[@slothvanguard8953]

Another reason why Bloodbonre is one my favourite games of all time. This was beautiful

[@ItzLuc_258]

I actually started playing bloodborne yesterday as my first souls game, I’m trying it because I might want to buy demon’s souls

[@nasyn4355]

I did the reverse played Demon's Souls to be ready for Bloodborne. Completed it and the dlc last week