The Making of Sekiro

[@dondonrv]

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[@BitterSteel69]

These documentaries are one of a kind for FromSoft fans. We’ve never had such a comprehensive exploration of the development of these games with so much detail. I appreciate the hard work you’ve put in, Netflix needs to offer you a deal!

[@dondonrv]

Thanks for the kind feedback! Much appreciated! :)

[@Goblin_Magic]

Miyazaki is a gift to the world of games. I love the way he thinks, how he approaches design and creation.

[@dondonrv]

Agreed! I look forward to his future creations! :)

[@howtoavenge1016]

my cousin introduced me to sekiro, as he thought i’d be good at it. i was already familiar with the souls games, but ive never gotten very far with them, fun as they were. Sekiro was the first game where things started to click. It was the first fromsoft game i beat. Then i went back to all the other games I owned and beat them too (except for elden ring.) Im grateful for sekiro’s existence, and it has made me a diehard fromsoft fan.

[@dondonrv]

Amazing! And you started with the hardest game! :) Thanks for sharing!

[@woolgum]

For me it’s the only souls game I never beat. Just don’t get the fighting. :(

[@JackMeoff46]

The reveal trailer is 100% gameplay and actual in-game cutscenes. Sekiro doesn’t need deception to shine, because the combat system is the best in the industry.

[@WerewolfKweef]

Sekiro broke me many, many times. I earned my platinum trophy, but it was certainly the hardest game I've ever played and beaten. I screamed like a barbarian at my TV when I finally killed Sword Saint Isshin and Demon of Hatred. Still, the idea of ever playing it again just instills fear in me like no other. I can't do it again.

[@TheWeaselTwo]

These videos do a great job illustrating the hype surrounding each game leading up to their launch. I recently got into souls games with Elden Ring, so I never got to witness the hype for Sekiro and older souls titles. These documentaries are dope!

[@lahunica2726]

Sekiro was the first game to be initiated by Miyazaki when he became CEO of the company, leading From Software into an ungoing era of new projects that both differenciate themselves and take inspirations from previous games. On that alone I love Sekiro.

[@dondonrv]

Agreed! I look forward to his future new games! :)

[@ZelioGames]

I'm so damn happy that Miyazaki received the recognition he deserves. By 2 of his idols no less. Truly a humble legend.

[@Rubi1007]

Thank you so much for these. These have been a godsend while I’m recovering from a bad injury. You’re really leaving a mark on the souls side of KZbin. Your research is so incredibly thorough and presented in such a digestible manner. Good job dude, seriously

[@dondonrv]

Thanks for the kind feedback! Much appreciated! :) (And hope you get well soon!)

[@Rubi1007]

@@dondonrv of course dude, I’ve been watching for a few months, when you only had your vids about berserk references in From games, super excited to see what’s in store for the channel

[@zippinzeppelin]

dude your content quality was over the top since the first video but it just keeps getting better and better

[@dondonrv]

Thank you! :)

[@silentobserver888]

The pure passion to produce such content is beyond mosts comprehension. This KZbinr truly delivers! Nowhere else on KZbin do we have this amount of documentation and information regarding our beloved games from FROMSOFT. If there was legitimate KZbin awards I would vote or give you one. 🏆🙌🏾👌🏾🙏🏾

[@dondonrv]

Thanks for the kind feedback! The comments like yours are truly motivating! Much appreciated! :)

[@silentobserver888]

@@dondonrv I look forward to your coverage on Elden ring which is my favorite fromsoft game! Also I know their older pre Miyazaki games may not be as popular to cover but if you ever decide to look into OTAGI: Myth of demons , a game I remember from my childhood that would be cool!

[@lucky_luck5411]

Hey man this is lord of the rings movie length, this is going to take 1 big pop-corn, 2 pringles, One large fries and one Big Mac. Need some prep-time!!!😊😊😊😊

[@dondonrv]

Haha..this is gold! Let's goooo! :)

[@lucky_luck5411]

@@CharlieKellyEsq Don't worry bro i take my fruits and vegetables seriously, i only do this when dondonrv releases his new video. I usually watch one hour a night, then another hour the second night and so as the third and fourth night, i prepare different snacks each night. This soulsborne videos turned into an evening show for me. Thank you for the suggestion Man!!

[@darkness2160]

@@CharlieKellyEsq😂😂😂

[@aidenarkham]

Lol go keto. Just get a huge T-bone steak! 🥩 😋

[@danielsawicki3603]

I'll have two number 9s, a number 9 large, a number 6 with extra dip, a number 7, two number 45s, one with cheese, and a large soda.

[@TheMrLeoniasty]

Yeah ! You're like a machine gun with these videos! how is it even possible to put out so much great long form content so consistnently ?

[@dondonrv]

Haha..let's gooo! :)

[@kylejoseph8941]

Just started getting into Sekiro recently and this game hooked me after the first hour. after beating Genichiro recently in Ashina Castle my love for this game has continued to grow. No matter how tough the boss i always feel like battle is a learning experience and if i just pay a little more attention i can conquer the challenge. its honestly the greatest action adventure game I've ever played so far

[@ekan247]

The mammoth effort you go into to make these is so appreciated

[@dondonrv]

My pleasure.. and thank you..

[@MsJohnnyMetal]

I just got this game as a birthday gift from my friend. I'm in loving with it, Sekiro ia a masterpiece.

[@dondonrv]

Belated happy b-day! Hope you enjoy the video! :)

[@MsJohnnyMetal]

@@dondonrv Thanks a lot man 🙏🏽 Your videos is a masterpiece just as Sekiro is!

[@matthewling3293]

As a game I already hold so dear in my heart I can safely say you just made me appreciate it more than i thought i ever could. I love that From and Activision respected eachother. Truly remarkable their partnership fruitioned so well. Thank you for your gargantuan efforts my man you're a true credit to the Soulsbourne community and gaming as a whole.

[@xJoeyScoops]

This entire Playlist deserves so much more love, i watched all of them over the last 2 days at work and it was a joy hearing all this information. The videos are so well put together, huge props for all the time you put into these

[@dondonrv]

Thanks for the kind feedback! Much appreciated! :)

[@davidchong5909]

This channel is like old school gamer guides that walk you through a game but it dives much deeper and provides a more comprehensive view of the game's development, history, and impact. Keep doing what you do. You are a king in a league of your own compiling these interviews and the research that goes into each video you make. I'm sure Miyazaki watches these and views it as a love letter from his fans to his team and all the work that went into making these beautiful, masterful games.

[@dondonrv]

Thanks for the kind feedback! Much appreciated! :)

[@alnorris251]

I didnt realize its actually a 4 hours documentary until i finished. Hats off to you putting all these together!!

[@dondonrv]

Thank you! :)

[@williamsantos2750]

This will help my morning at work be over in an instant.

[@dondonrv]

Haha..good morning! Let's goo! :)

[@kimrose2557]

I just downloaded Sekiro last night, got it on sale and played it this morning, sorry Elden Ring but I'll neglect you for a while 😂. Wolf is such an agile character omg. Edit: This is now my favorite game of all times no cap.

[@ZomboidMania]

"you're the ninja you needa sneak up on some of that dog poo in the front yard" is such an hilarious thing for someone to say in a commercial 😂😂😊

[@SaintKines]

The best sword fighting in any game ever in my opinion. I don't know how this style hasn't been cannibalized to death by now. I know it wasn't unheard of before and I know that games like Stars Wars recently have used similar ideas but I expected it to be everywhere with new spins. It's so well done and engaging. This doesn't even begin to touch on everything else that makes the game a masterpiece.

[@iankelly5703]

I think it hasn't been copied as much because making a game like this is hard, and most companies want easy safe money.

[@Ghorda9]

wukong also has similar mechanics

[@johnc.truett6625]

I just got into Sekiro a month ago, I’m so glad to see how loved it is and that there’s such quality material being put out about it this long after it’s release. Thanks for the awesome video!

[@dondonrv]

My pleasure! Thank you! :)

[@xinoxersis7758]

Fully forgot that it was a thought that Sekiro at teaser launch was Bloodborne 2: "Shadows die twice" Really excited to learn more about this game. Sekiro was a hard one for me to jump into with it being fundamentally different from other souls games, but I consider that to be my fault going into it with that expectation. Hopefully, this will line it all up for me to appreciate the game more and enough that I can maybe one day give it another go and defeat the sword saint.

[@protomega79xz77]

The Tenchu references are so fundamentaly important to Sekiro. Thanks for documenting that, I was obsessed by that game during the Ps1 era.

[@dondonrv]

My pleasure! Thanks! :)

[@TutoProPlay1]

I was excited when I read the "Shadows Die Twice" subtitle and bet that it was a reference to Rikimaru. I lost the bet but with Miyazaki's words that bet needs to be rehashed lol

[@azsultan_]

At launch, I couldn’t understand Sekiro’s mechanics and abandoned it because I expected to play it as a regular Souls-borne game, when I returned to it a couple of years later it's easily my favorite game mechanic design to date. It is so satisfying once you know how to use it.

[@dondonrv]

Agreed! Same happen to me :)

[@TommasoFirmini]

My man keeps killing it with these documentaries! I know alot of us souls fans appreciate these type of very in-depth videos about these games, their creation and creators. Fuckin love it man!

[@dondonrv]

Thank you! Much appreciated! :)

[@luckyadrian100]

Sekiro is the only souls game of fromsoft that mostly having straight forward story telling, but yes... It has a lot to things to explore. And again Thankyou so Much for your hardworks !!! This is really really a good content

[@dondonrv]

Thanks for the feedback! Let's goo! :)

[@cloudbloom]

Your defeating Amygdala in the defiled chalice dungeon is my same experience with the Loran Darkbeast in the defiled chalice. I spent 3 days, 8 hours a day trying to beat it and when I finally did it was the most satisfying feeling of elation I've experienced in a game, and I've been putting thousands of hours in fromsoft games since the OG Demon's Souls. These games are truly special.

[@dondonrv]

Haha..thanks for sharing! That Amygdala is very memorable to me...

[@cloudbloom]

@@dondonrv I can imagine, when I beat the Loran Darkbeast my heart was pounding and I jumped out of my seat so happy haha

[@Rocksolid1613]

Poor Max, he's been begging for anything Bloodborne related for years now.😂

[@effthree7227]

much appreciation for all your hard work on these making of videos. the perfect kind of content to put on as background while doing housework 👍👍

[@dondonrv]

Thanks for the kind feedback! Much appreciated! :)

[@mhiggs8001]

2:08 lol what a great reaction to be able to inspire in a fan! Haha once you’ve been able to do this, I’d say you’re on to something. I’m excited to watch this!! Thanks again for all y’all’s work! Great stuff, and I think it’s a great decision to broaden the scope of the channel too. Game design as a whole will offer many more opportunities for videos to make.

[@dondonrv]

Haha.. so true! I prepared to watch the whole Game Awards that year because of Zelda BOTW, and it was a complete surprise when FromSoftware appeared! And I had a reaction similar to those in the video! :) (BOTW got the Game of the Year that year)

[@caskanteron]

Quality content as always, and just before having to drive to another state. Your timing could not have been better. Keep up the good work!

[@dondonrv]

My pleasure! Thank you! :)

[@zakuguriin4521]

I used to read Blade of the Immortal in High School. One of my best friends had several of the manga volumes and I would read them between classes. Never knew Miyazaki was also a huge fan

[@qdilly7397]

You’re the best. I loved this one. I just finished playing Sekiro for the first time. Such a amazing and unique game.

[@dondonrv]

Thanks for the kind feedback! Much appreciated! :)

[@j0nnyism]

This is my favourite action game of all time. No game has ever made me feel so much of a bad ass shinobi apart from ninja gaiden

[@dbcooper8514]

I will enjoy this clip as always. Thanks for your dedication.

[@dondonrv]

Thank you! :)

[@slappemor1]

Oh my, I love your timing! I've just finished the main story of Sekiro! Thank you so much for these videos, i've watched all of the "making of.. " videos except for demon souls, since i haven't played that before. :)

[@dondonrv]

Thank you! :)

[@권용대-b5v]

Sekiro is one of those games I’d like to get my son to experience someday (like most From Software games). What an achievement. Thank you again for the quality documentary!

[@dondonrv]

My pleasure! Thanks for sharing! :)

[@ericwalker6477]

It would teach him a lot of lessons like patience and perseverance.

[@Elementrius]

Wow, a nearly 4 hour long video. Your commitment to quality research and content is wholly commendable. Now I'll set aside some hours of my life to digest this haha. Can't wait for your 5+ hour Elden Ring making of lol

[@dondonrv]

Thanks for the kind feedback! Much appreciated! :)

[@JellyJman]

Omg just in time for me to watch this as I just finished the game!! Thanks for all your hard work on the videos!!!

[@dondonrv]

My pleasure! Thank you! :)

[@OptimumSlinky]

Sekiro was my first, and will always be my favorite, FromSoft title. Once it clicked, it became so sublime.

[@dondonrv]

Agreed! There is nothing like it for me! :)

[@YEY0806]

Yep, it usurped Bloodborne for me, both in gameplay and atmosphere

[@maximilian_degen]

Love your videos! I recently played through Sekiro again and it's just awesome to see how they went about everything during production and development. Now we just need a new From game.

[@dondonrv]

Ya! After Elden Ring.. I hope we get something new! (That Fantasy Mecha he was discussing in our Dark Souls III video)

[@puppetmaskerr]

KZbin gods have blessed me with this rec

[@dondonrv]

Haha...let's goo! :)

[@genxfrood]

Good stuff. I listen/watch while I'm working or puttering around on my PC. Thanks for putting all of this together.

[@dondonrv]

My pleasure! Thanks for sharing! :)

[@swagwolfgang]

On the easy difficulty thing everytime i died in this game i never blamed the game i was fully aware it was my fault and SIKE sekiro already has an easy mode its called “no demon bell/keep kuros charm”

[@dondonrv]

Haha.. and they secretly added the "real mode" there :)

[@jmh8817]

I didn't know Jackson and Livingstone had given him the award personally. That's so cool! I'm happy for Miyazaki there. I'm still pro for difficulty options, because I think that if you're meant to love a game, then after you beat it on easy mode, you'll replay it with the difficulty up. Just like how people beat [Insert Souls Game Here] normally once, then come back to beat it but this time without summons or consumables. It's not a super big deal to me and I don't think it's a subject that we're going to figure out a solution that pleases everybody with in the youtube comments, I just wanted to present a viewpoint and engage the algorithm a little. Excellent job as usual!

[@dondonrv]

Thanks for sharing! And thanks for the feedback! :)

[@SaintKines]

It's understandable why people want the difficulty option. I don't blame or begrudge anyone their tastes personally. I only oppose pressuring the maker of the games and the games fanbase to conform to a mechanic that is present in nearly every other game. There are more than one reason people have for not wanting the option there but mine is that if it's not there nobody can be tempted by it when they are frustrated temporarily. Me and others are potentially weak to the temptation to use it even though we know we'll regret it in the long run. Dark Souls and other Fromsoft games filled a giant void that was missing in the gaming world and Miyasaki has been completely vindicated with the success of "Souls Like" influence.

[@robbieclark1784]

The Making of Elden Ring is going to be a full 24 hours. I can't wait.

[@dondonrv]

Hahaha... :)

[@GhostGirlBlues]

2:37:10 talking about Sekiro being single player, there's this moment in the video: "...bosses can be designed with a single player in mind. Yasuhiro Kitau commented on this stating 'When creating these play spaces we don't have to consider how players will interact with each other in these maps or how they might exploit the space through cooperation. This freedom allows us to focus on the player experience and fully exploit the lack of restrictions associated with creating a multiplayer-based game, allowing our imagination to run wild in these places.'" I found this VERY interesting since most players seem to be allergic to summons (human or otherwise) and so many times people say that the bosses are designed with a single player in mind and are completely trivialized (LOL) and broken by having more than one target for a boss, despite ever since Demon's Souls, co-op has existed. NPC summons are a staple of Souls. Sometimes the games (pretty much) force it upon you. Bosses in co-op (npc or otherwise) get buffed to accommodate the change. But yeah sure, it "wasn't" designed for multiple fighters against a boss. Sure. Reason I'm worked up about this is how it seems to be commonly accepted by the player base at large that summoning is for pathetic losers who need an easy mode. As if it wasn't blatantly obvious that Elden Ring and Lies of P especially are clearly balanced around using the tools provided, including Spirit Ashes and the Specter.

[@dondonrv]

Thanks for sharing such an insightful message! To be honest, I played 90% of Elden Ring with a summon, and I don't think I ever defeated the Blood Starved Beast without Alfred (after playing Bloodborne multiple times and being my favorite game!) I think players can play the game however they want, as long as they are enjoying the experience, and are playing within the bounds of the game and using everything the game provides them.

[@DVZ-one_three]

Congratulations 🎉 This Whole Documentary is so Good. Thank you very much making this. Absolutely Awesome👍

[@dondonrv]

Thanks for the kind feedback! Much appreciated! :)

[@stephenred8881]

This was amazing journey from "behind the scenes". Thank you very much for putting together another awesome documentary, why is FromSoftware with H.Miyazaki in charge cherished by players. I hope next one is at least 4 hours!

[@dondonrv]

Thanks for the kind feedback! Much appreciated! :)

[@sandrysardinas9316]

Another top notch video! Currently replaying Sekiro, so this one is extra hype for me!

[@dondonrv]

Thanks for the kind feedback! Much appreciated! :)

[@sahaypushkar]

The great man with even greater documentaries is finally here. Bravo and eagerly waiting for elden ring

[@dondonrv]

Thanks! :)

[@morz2094]

Babe wake up! New Dondonrv video! Love your videos man, keep it up.

[@dondonrv]

Haha...Let's gooo! (Thanks for the feedback! )

[@levovit]

You now have such a good undestanding of Fromsoft studio. After "The Making of Elden Ring" will you make video-prediction about next project? You are probably have some idea when or even what to expect

[@dondonrv]

Oh..yes, I have a clear understanding of the studio (I guess the right words are "understanding of Miyazaki"). However, I think video prediction of next projects might be best done by other content creators. Honestly, I can't wait to have the channel move exclusively into game design and that means we will be in a time-bubble that is detached from what is happening "currently" (The channel will not be reacting to anything happening outside...even if they are new FromSoftware games) In exchange for that "currentness", my audience will get hyper-focused videos on game design that could not be found elsewhere, ultimately leading to the goal of the channel that is also unique on its own (all of these videos about making games, game design, game direction...should be leading to something for sure..)

[@SunCannon]

Loved this one. I like that we started with the initial hype and response of community members

[@dondonrv]

Haha.. yeah! :) It's like a greatest hits album!

[@JJsiN84]

I remember freaking out when that trailer first came out myself. They were sneaky really making me think it was a sequel to Bloodborne. I was disappointed when the full game was revealed. However, loving pretty much everything from software puts out I gave it a try. Turns out it had some of the Best heart pounding, high octane, edge of my seat combat I have played in a video game in a long time. It probably ranks as my second favorite from soft game next to Elden Ring being first bloodborne being third. So before Elden ring came out it was actually number one for awhile.

[@dondonrv]

Thanks for sharing! I was watching the Game Awards that year, because of Zelda BOTW. And then Bam! FromSoftware! I reacted like the two clips I shared! :)

[@CasperTheGhost64]

Phenomenal video. I haven't played Sekiro since I beat it when it came out but I'm going to buy it for my PC now. These videos really make me appreciate the game's more.

[@Plus_Escapee]

When I saw that, with the Japanese flute and the taught cord, I was shitting myself because I knew they had the rights to TENCHU, and was so stoked that it might have been a reveal for a new, mind-blowing Tenchu game. I was so, so correct. Elders should be silent in the presence of Miyazaki, who is clearly an older soul.

[@aliferestored]

You make such great documentaries on my favorite games, thank you!

[@dondonrv]

My pleasure! Thank you! :)

[@vakistania]

Sekiro being so well loved gave me hope in gaming. Since then, more and more games have fallen into the trap of "handholding = inclusivity", to the point where it becomes annyoing (God of War: Ragnarok for example). As said in the video, you can have a really difficult game that has tons of accessibility options (more pronounced audio or visual cues, color blindness etc), especially in a game like Sekiro that doesn't punish you having slow reactions, it punishes you not paying attention. I do love Elden Ring, but as with the Souls series it has very abusable skills and magic and does not give the same sense of accomplishment as Bloodborne or Sekiro. I had to manually nerf myself by not using the strongest skills, spirit summons and co-op, and even then the only difficulty was found in bosses designed to be beaten with coop or spirits (Godskin duo etc). With Sekiro, every fight felt fair but challenging, and if it did not feel fair I had to contemplate what I'm doing wrong.

[@dondonrv]

Thanks for sharing! This is the reason, though Bloodborne is my favorite Miyazaki game, Sekiro is peak for me in terms of game design.

[@littlefield3003]

This is such an awesome video, please keep it up man you are killing it!

[@dondonrv]

Thank you! :)

[@FrankFreezy_]

Great video man. I enjoyed every single second of it. Thanks for all the hard work you put in to making this video. Instant sub🙏🏾

[@dondonrv]

Thanks! :)

[@Elementrius]

3:27:15 you are not alone!! This was also a major roadblock that I threw myself at over and over and over. Words can't describe how relieved I felt to finally get past it with my threaded cane. I actually think the video is still on my channel haha. Definitely not a meaningless statement to me!

[@dondonrv]

Haha..thanks! I saw your video just now, it's still there! :)

[@cirnobyl9158]

Not only am I glad to have had the Sekiro experience, I'm additionally glad about the fact that everyone else who has had the Sekiro experience, had the SAME experience. Fundamentally that is. Sure we might have used different prosthetics and struggled against different bosses, but as far as the fundamentals of deflecting goes, I know we all went through it. And that's beautiful.

[@dondonrv]

Agreed! I believe this is the intent of Miyazaki for his games :)

[@schvyler]

“Did they just tease Bloodbourne 2?!” No, something greater.

[@ladyfox6705]

Your content is absolutely fantastic - in-depth and informative. Thank you so much for spoiling us FromSoft fans! 🙂 Honestly, Sekiro is stunning, but my least favourite FromSoft game (I'm a die-hard Fantasy girl!) but I'm still watching your documentary, for sure! Side note - I've never had the chance to play any of the King's Field games, but would definitely be interested to watch a documentary on those (even if just an all-in-one video.)

[@dondonrv]

Thanks for the kind feedback! Much appreciated! :) (I will think about your suggestion :) )

[@samblair3671]

Aw man I look forward to these so much!!!

[@dondonrv]

Thank you! :)

[@kasezgatembo9661]

Great work, we appreciate your diligence.

[@dondonrv]

Thank you! :)

[@GReLLz2497]

God, I want a sekiro sequel so bad. One of my favorite games ever. How do you make a new game, create this amazing combat system, win goty and then leave it behind 😢💔 lol

[@capena82]

Sekiro is the one FromSoftware games I haven't played yet. This really has piqued my interest now and I may need to finally pick it up. Love seeing your videos pop up in my feed. Thank you!

[@dondonrv]

My pleasure! Thank you! :) If there is no Bloodborne, Sekiro will be my top Miyazaki game :) ... don't forget... It will click!

[@capena82]

@@dondonrv I will remember that! :)

[@andrewmiller8410]

So good to see Marcus (ENB) in one of these videos. I really miss his voice and input; I never followed him over to Twitch.

[@dondonrv]

Oh yes! He is my favorite in the Souls community and I learned the background and lore of Dark Souls and Demon's Souls from him! :)

[@dondonrv]

I also don't use Twitch...

[@N8TheGr8M8]

these are so well made

[@dondonrv]

Thank you! :)

[@zodiac909]

I’m blown away by how well you make these documentaries

[@AmaruCastro]

highly anticipated video, thanks!

[@dondonrv]

My pleasure! Thank you! :)

[@jivesideproductions]

another outstanding video 🤘thank you and keep it rockin’!

[@dondonrv]

Thanks for the kind feedback! Much appreciated! :)

[@mhiggs8001]

Yayyyyy another great video I’m sure! I’ll be back later to watch!

[@dondonrv]

Haha...let's gooo! :)

[@tormartinbjerknes8133]

Loved the video, you did an excellent job as always. Do you plan to keep making documentaries after going through the fromSoft-seires?

[@dondonrv]

Thanks for the feedback! Yes..a new series will come soon! :)

[@jsoft_og7065]

In the middle of Lies of P, NG+. I downloaded Sekiro last night. Never finished it. Lies of P has my parry confidence at an all time confidence level. FromSoft is elite.

[@StarfieldDaily]

Thanks for making this documentary. I also hit a wall on Genichiro but I managed to defeat the game and eventually got platinum in PS4. Currently replaying it again on Xbox Series S. Also the 2 games mentioned at the end would be Elden Ring and other game. The other game could be Spellbound but this is still a rumor as far as I know (based on GLAR subreddit) and might not turn out to be true. Only time will tell.

[@lockelamora153]

Your content is absolutely masterful.

[@dondonrv]

Thanks for the kind feedback! Much appreciated! :)

[@Luusika]

Am I at work? Yes. Does it prevent me from watching this immediately? If anyone asks, yes.

[@dondonrv]

Haha... Let's gooo! :)

[@PsychoWedge]

All of these Making ofs are amazing. Well done, good Sir! On the topic of difficulty I would say that the idea that every game must be for everybody, so From Software games need easy modes/difficulty settings is ludicrous and brain dead. Not every thing needs to be for everybody. If it were, then it would be sludge, striped and dumbed down to the common denominator of nothing so that nobody would find anything not to their liking in it. And even then it would fail, because a thing with the substance of nothing is a huge turn of for a lot of people. To say Souls games need easy mode so that people who don't want to or can't learn to beat the game can beat the game is like saying horror games need a button to disable all the horror elements so that people who don't play horror games can play the horror game. Its like saying all the MMOs need to be offline single player games so that people who don't like MMOs can play the MMO. A lot of game journalists are an absolute ass cancer on the gaming industry.

[@clinicallyarsonistic]

ironic that the one fromsoft game published by activision, is the only FS game without a dlc

[@TommasoFirmini]

I dont see how anyone could not like Miyazaki. The man is just so absolutely wholesome and humble. I cant help but smile any time i see him on stage. His smile and joy is just so pure at the golden joysticks. The man is just an amazing human

[@dondonrv]

Haha.. Agreed! :) It's very rare to find both greatness and humility in the same person.

[@HOPExDIVISION]

thank you so much for this documentary!

[@dondonrv]

My pleasure! Thank you! :)

[@maskingtables]

Miyazaki, Kojima, and Yoko Taro are the holy trinity of expressing unique feelings through game design alone. I wonder why Western developers struggle so much to transmit feelings in this way.

[@robbieclark1784]

Recently replayed Sekiro at 120 FPS and that is now the only way to play it. Such a great game.

[@dondonrv]

Very interesting! I hope I can do the same in the future! :)

[@robbieclark1784]

@@dondonrvThe mod is readily available on Nexus Mods and I think any Nvidia 3000 series or AMD 6000 series or newer cards could get a steady 120FPS at 1080p max settings or even higher. I bet a 3080 could get 120FPS at 4K.

[@leithaziz2716]

@@robbieclark1784 How exactly do you install mods? I've thought about it for Dark Souls 3 and Sekiro. Do I have to shut down internet for Steam? There's also something about using an exe. file.

[@orohyuno]

Even tho I never got to appreciate Sekiro, the Tenchu part of the documentary was pretty cool. Tenchu 2 was my favorite game from the PS1 era... I hope they remake Tenchu 1 & 2 someday, it would be cool if it was both in a single game, in chronological order (Tenchu 2, then Tenchu 1).

[@dondonrv]

Thanks for sharing! :) (Remakes are "in" nowadays)

[@wowwow1691]

These are some of the best executed documentaries on From Software. Judging by your pace Elden Ring is coming soon. However, releasing that one might be a grave mistake… The game is not complete without its giant expansion. I get it. Everyone’s patience is wearing thin… waiting for that damn Shadow.

[@dondonrv]

Thanks for the kind feedback! Don't worry, there a few videos before Elden Ring :) (I also look forward to the expansion! )

[@eddgingras1498]

I love your documentaries!!! Thank you for this content

[@dondonrv]

My pleasure! Thank you! :)

[@bullghani]

I've been looking forward to this one!

[@dondonrv]

Haha..Let's goooo! :)

[@jamesg7456]

I want another sekiro more than elden ring DLC. Your documentaries are excellent. I really enjoy watching

[@3DBONFIRE]

I really love your channel! Thank you.

[@dondonrv]

Thank you! :)

[@Nythhuv]

This video made me wanna come back to Sekiro to try to finish the last Gauntlets of Strength xD I left it alone since there is no reward when you finish it (and its damn hard, i tried many times but failed), but to think about that, may be it is the reward itself P/S: This series are great. Thank you so much for making these!!

[@dondonrv]

My pleasure! When I create these videos, I want to play as well! :)

[@theulukai5083]

Awesome work again. Thank you.

[@dondonrv]

My pleasure! Thank you! :)

[@garrettshelton5887]

Brother you have a talent for these videos thank you

[@dondonrv]

Thank you! :)