How speedrunners beat Demon’s Souls in 45 minutes (SPEEDRUN EXPLAINED - Any%)

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InSilico’s Any% World Record: • Demon's Souls Any% Spe...
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Just in time for the release of Elden Ring, we’ve covered Dark Souls, Dark Souls 2, Bloodborne, Dark Souls 3, Sekiro, and now finally the original Demon’s Souls (not the remake, sorry). With the game that started the Soulsborne series finally coming to the tomatoanus channel for a SPEEDRUN EXPLAINED, we get to go over the From Software game that started it all. This Any% run is performed by the world record holder, InSilico_ (Silico for short). This run is packed with skips, tech, the occasional out-of-bounds, and making boss fights look simple, plus a few extra goodies (cat face is my favorite).
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If someone hit me with a weapon covered in sticky white stuff, I would definitely take some extra mental damage

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I felt the exact same way except I got the question wrong

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After all the times I have heard you say “Nothing is final…” this is the time that just really hit home and I’m so grateful for your encouragement. Please keep it up. We all need each other.

[@IAmDukeSilver]

Hey Tomato, just went back and watched your gdq fallout anthology run again and loved it. And now this video while waiting for Elden Ring is just perfect timing. You’re amazing at making these videos, I hope you have continued success!

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[@HugoOfAstora]

I'm so happy you always take a moment to do your "No feeling is final" bit, you never know when you need to hear it

[@wm8768]

Cutting your dick off is pretty final, ask 41% of speedrunners

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>"the reason why my friends have another group chat" relatable.

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Hey tomatonus thank you so much for the message you left around 33:00. It caught me by surprise but it made my day. Thank you.

[@argentumsound]

I didn't expect this on a Demon Souls speedrun video but of all times this is the one time I really needed the "No feeling is final.". I had a really difficult weekend that almost ended me and I couldn't find any hope, anywhere I looked. Came here just to forget. Your message hit home and if nothing else made me feel like maybe I am not so alone. Thanks Tomato. I hope you remember it too.

[@moosecannibal8224]

I always like to hear a speedrun being able to allow emulators. I know the reasons they aren't normally allowed, very good reasons, but when it IS possible to run it on an emulator while still maintaining legitimacy it's always good to see in my opinion.

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I always like to hear a tax return being able to allow tax avoidances. I know the reasons they aren't normally allowed, very good reasons, but when it IS possible to run it on an avoidance while still maintaining legitimacy it's always good to see in my opinion.

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@@SobeCrunkMonster I have no idea as to what you're trying to imply, it literally doesn't make sense.

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@@SobeCrunkMonster I always like to hear a peanut butter sand castle being able to allow crab walking telemarketers. I know the reasons the aren't normally allowed, very good reasons, but when it IS possible to run it on telemarketers while maintaining legitimacy it's always good to see in my opinion. (the joke is neither metaphor is accurate because the replaced subjects don't relate in a similar way. what tax avoidances are to tax returns is not equal to what emulators are to speedruns. The concepts that bind the two are different in both circumstances, and therefore, there is no accurate metaphor.)

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[@FeralPhilosopher]

By the time I finish this video, it will be almost an hour closer to the glorious Elden Ring time.

[@lucyx3008]

for real tho, being someone currently struggling with mental health, having your reminder right after the quiz was fuckin excellent

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I found this channel recently, and I am so happy I did. I love speedrun explanations (Summoning Salt is another good one) and you're my new favourite. So funny, and informative! Your PSAs about mental health is also a really sweet touch, and I appreciate it. Keep it up!

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I'm not usually into watching speedruns, and i clicked on this video by pure chance bc it was in my recommended and i wanted something chill to have playing in the background while i woke up, but holy shit i LOVE this. your editing style is so fun, and really does a good job of keeping my adhd brain engaged; and the small moments of sincerity and care for your audience are genuinely heartwarming to witness. i'm definitely subbing!

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"The reason that my friends have another groupchat" hit me like a train.

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I know it seems goofy but that cardboard and pipe cleaner visualization of the Armor Spider skip was actually really effective

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I love how you do a short mental health check in your videos. It's really cool.

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Your commentary is very engaging, and the editing in this video is superb. Also the message you put in the middle of the video was nice to hear with everything that's been happening over the past day. Thanks

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Can’t wait for your cover of the inevitable Elden ring speedrun that’s gonna be released 3 weeks after the game comes out 😎

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It’s been 3 weeks. The speedrun is under 26 minutes. Solid prediction.

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@@thekingisdead6411 little did we all know..

[@Lizurd_Wizurd]

Huh, I wasn't expecting the little speech but thankyou. I think I needed that

[@elliothazelton4489]

I swear the low quality textures and environments in the OG Ps3 Demons Souls along with the OG ost just have this distinctly Boletarian vibe that not even remake can capture.

[@xichen5404]

stable ground is pretty much the "frame rule bus" of souls game speedrun now

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[@nolipoliravioli2208]

The pop quiz transition to the mental health check hit harder than the ghost of Kyiv

[@TheTonyMcD]

"Demon's Souls is the From Software game that I think people are likely least familiar with." There is absolutely no way that is true. Most people probably only know about the Dark Souls trilogy, Demon's Souls, Bloodbourne, Sekiro, Elden Ring, and maybe the King's Field tetralogy. Out of the almost 75 games they have made, I'd bet Demon's Souls ranks as their 7th most well known game. That's in the 90th percentile! Here are just a few that I would wager are all far less well known than Demon's Souls, and even King's Field; Shadow Tower I & II Eternal Ring Evergrace Forever Kingdom Lost Kingdoms I & II Otogi II Ninja Blade And that is only the games that are at least kind of similar to the gameplay of the Soul's series. They've made many more games, dabbled in a lot of genres. They've made a lot of mecha games, like A LOT.

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Right on time to watch while waiting on Elden Ring.

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"Cop:your under arrest for selling guns to Guinea pigs. Bad guy: I thought all pigs could have them considering you have them. " nice ad finish.

[@RandomProduct]

Tomatoanus: "The Dragon God is mad because he's jealous of our fit" Me, believing every single word Tomatoanus says without question: "Fascinating lore"

[@luu7025]

These vids are my sleep videos, not in that they’re so boring that they put me to sleep- the opposite actually; I love these and I sometimes fight sleep while watching them. TomatoAnus’s voice is just so calm and soothing that it helps me fall asleep. I also love speedrun tech so it’s a good use of brain energy while I’m trying to knock out

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[@Reniachii]

6:24 oh wow! thanks for the explanation! My first playtrough didn't have the dragons in the distance at 7:58 so I was like "huh? why are there so many messages telling me there's danger?"

[@theIargedude]

sticky white stuff is such a helpful item, it was absolutely integral to this run and i can't believe anybody would make any sort of jokes about it

[@Zylo82]

11:19 Sticky White stuff, an item name we'll all be mature about. The Internet: No we won't.

[@wulven313]

Was just thinking about when you might post next, thank you for the beautiful content :)

[@BassGr00ve]

Hey, new fan of the channel. Absolutely love the cleanliness of the explanation and how everything is broken down. Can't wait to binge the rest of your soul vidsm

[@ItsJabo]

Just in time for Elden Ring

[@ObitoUchiha-jc4nh]

Oh shit, it's the king

[@ObiJohnKenobi67]

Am I the only one who liked the original Demon Souls style more than the remake? Like the remake looks absolutely beautiful but there is something with the uncanny valley feel of the PS3 graphics that I just love.

[@holschermarc]

Man ur amount of work and the level of detail explaining - thats incredible. I mean i didnt need most of the term and technic explaining because i am fairly familiar with souls speedruns but its amazing how simple and easily understandable ur explanations are. Great work

[@ironclad2355]

12:05 one of the best features that never returned to soulsborne games

[@buriedpet]

I applied 110 magic damage to my socks while watching this banger video

[@Zuva_Deity]

I'm so glad I saw your Fallout Anthology run on GDQ, you have easily become my favourite Tuber to watch. Your content is always so informative and filled with good humour Your PSA about how no feeling is final always made me smile because I knew some people needed to hear it. Now that I am one of those people, I just wanted to say thank you for being you. You are an absolute legend!

[@Hendleyed]

I hereby thouroughly excuse the laziness halfway through animating that text in light of the enormous amount of effort that otherwise goes in to making these videos!

[@ColorAgent]

"we're mostly just wackin' em..not off though." Lol, that one got me. I see you.

[@Orbindo]

Good times. I remember reading “Do not proceed without Sticky White Stuff ” all over the place when i played this game

[@MegaCygnusX1]

The repeated reference to *The Dragon from Shrek Forever After* ™ killed me.

[@Nermi11340]

'Aka the reason my friends have another group chat' hit me right in the feels🤣🤣

[@Matt-iw8sv]

32:35 thank you tomatoanus, I really needed to hear that

[@cvltth1nk240]

the "friends have another group chat" bit hits hard

[@lol5776]

7:00 "So right now we're mostly just wacking them... not off though..."

[@Alessaisbored]

I wanted to say this at some point, even though I know nobody will read it. Thank you for the "no feeling is final" message. I have been watching your videos for a few years, and I never believed that. I thought that my mental health would never improve but I am proud to say that you were right. Ily, tyvm

[@themightymcb7310]

Demon's Souls is the only fromsoft souls game I've never played before and this video made me pick it up to give it a try. I'm told it has its problems, the first in a series will always have growing pains, but I still am excited to see how the series was envisioned before Dark Souls became a hit.

[@Turb0y]

Hilarious and informative commentary. Love the editing in this video too, appreciate the extra effort 🙏

[@DJGaming35744]

Tomato is an extremely well pulled off mix of wholesome and smartass. Perfect.

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Um, excuse you, I think you mean the AMAZING movie Thankskilling

[@vanirie434]

not only did you warn for flashing lights but when you had to flash back to that section, you edited the video to remove the flashing? King shit.

[@MultiWolfLink]

Not enough content creators have the short reminders.. thank you for taking the time to record those

[@TheDrKupo]

Thank you so much for your positive messages, they are more helpful then you may imagine. They always make me smile and help me, so again thank you. Love you tomatoanus, you are one of the best KZbinrs out there, don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

[@DoctorSwellman]

this video contains some excellent gaming

[@robonurcob2584]

Sticky white stuff is most effective when used on phallus-like weapons. Could have shaved about 45 seconds off the total runtime

[@c.s.3681]

Thank you Mr. Anus for another god tier KZbin video. I have been watching you since the fallout 3 speedrun and have fallen in love with your content. Your GDQ anthology is my all time comfort video and I have always loved your no feeling is final PSA. God speed to you and your life!

[@jackbootshamangaming4541]

King's Field would like to talk to you about that "most unheard" comment

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best content all around. Funny, informative, and I even watch the ads.

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Thank you tomato your messages in your videos really help me. Even when I'm out some where, and I feel down I think of your quote and it helps me push through.

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Tomato and sseth uploads on the same day what a blessing

[@yokaizero7238]

B The answer is B!!!! And that whiplash hit me as hard as the reality of that quote

[@rennatkcirdnek3793]

DUDE FUCK YEAH ive been running this route on and off for two years, glad to see people are still interested in running it. just got to 1:45ish, this breakdown should help me optimize it to something submittable

[@patrickfoy6802]

32:38 thank you, I really needed that 💜

[@GladlyOnXbox]

“also known as the reason why my friends have another group chat” me

[@hateexmachina]

Ah perfect timing, I'd finished bingeing on your other souls speedrun vids last night and was hungry for more!

[@bouttobreak12]

Tomatoanus you a real one for those little motivational talks man, :)

[@lward53]

Thanks Tomatoanus. I enjoy seeing your souls videos and cant wait for the elden ring one in a few months/years or so.

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Every time I watch your videos, I am completely caught off guard by your warm words and I feel ashamed to admit it stops me, and makes me cry. Life moves forwards and we all get on with what we're doing. Nobody says things like that to me in the day. Thank you.

[@NullScar]

I never knew what _"sticky white stuff"_ was, for a long, long time. Now, today that I hit puberty - *BOOM* , the curtain fell.

[@purplehaze2358]

I'm sorry, there is no way that From Software didn't know what they were doing when they added an item called "sticky white stuff".

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Impeccable editing and script, what a great experience.

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Always a good day when Tomato posts a video, good watch while I wait for Elden Ring to be playable in 5 hours!

[@justandyisok]

You are my favorite person on KZbin. Your positivity is a refreshing thing in 2022. Thank you so much

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You're the only person on youtube whose sponsored segments I genuinely enjoy

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As a frequent viewer I'm proud of myself that i get the vomit joke about the stable ground strat.

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I think that sponsored asside is the best one yet. Asside from that, I really like how you have covered all the souls born games and this has been a really entertaining and comprehensive series.

[@Eli-rh9yk]

I'm a little disappointed because you didn't use the ds1 anor londo footage when explaining stable ground. Just kidding, awesome video and thank you

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every one of your videos is a comfort video