Fair play, always a big day when Souls is first beaten :)

@laughingman9574

11 ай бұрын

Yoooo, RT here? This just made my day. :)

@TheMarkoSeke

11 ай бұрын

Based Rumble Tumble

@SnuggsMcDuff

11 ай бұрын

This is how RT learns how to play the levels in the right order

@VaasMontenegro12

11 ай бұрын

Damn, RT watches Symbalily? That's so epic lol, now I wonder if Amber watches RTGame.

@SymbaLily

11 ай бұрын

Thank you RT! 😊Now onto the next one! Finally catching up with everyone, albeit very slowly haha

You can parry Gwyn, but you can't parry the feels this game and the final music evokes 😔😔😔😔

@grief_hammer

11 ай бұрын

Gavlan wheel, Gavlan...FEEL

@menticore86

11 ай бұрын

plin plin plon 🎶

@Conighttonight

11 ай бұрын

Oh my god! My man Gwyn can't be backstabbed but this comment straight up heart-stabbed me!

A LOT more people like Dark souls 2 than you think, I can guarantee it. But at the end of the day whether or not you like it is what matters.

@ytmndan

10 ай бұрын

As much as I dislike DS2 compared to the other From games, PvP seemed much more balanced than in the other games.

@NeutralGloomBot

9 ай бұрын

But a lot more people don't like Dark Souls 2 than like Dark Souls 2 and for good reason. Its just not that great of a game. And skipping right to Dark Souls 3 is more of a sequel where 2 was, honestly Idk even know what they were going for there.

@just-gaming213

9 ай бұрын

Yep, the people ragging on it are a loud minority of edgelords that only hate it because the internet told them to. 3 is obviously better and more polished but DS2 is not a bad game, it's a fantastic game amongst legendary games. Every KZread blind play of it (with the exception of asmongold but he's a moron 😂) loved it.

@NeutralGloomBot

9 ай бұрын

@@just-gaming213 "Anyone who doesn't like a game I like is an edgelord" is always spoken by the ACTUAL edgelords. lol Its an ok game with a LOT of flaws. Mainly its the insanely unfair hitboxes for normal mobs that make it a pain in the a$$ to play. Where skill and luck become interchangeable. I don't hate it, but i also can't consider it to be a good game when a lot of it is kind of broken.

@yunleung2631

7 ай бұрын

the PVP is the best@@ytmndan But yeah, the polish in PVE is nowhere near DS1

SO PROUD. this is easily the best blind run of dark souls ive ever seen. stoked for more!

Dark Souls 2 is amazing, is janky and weird, melancholic and pretty awesome.

Only problem with killing the illusion of gwyneviere after killing gwyndolin, is you dont get to hear his voice condemn your actions and you arent attacked by the darkmoon defenders.

@nyghtmoon

11 ай бұрын

You do get attacked by the Darkmoons, but it looks like Amber warped from the bonfire rather than going down to the entrance where they await.

@soulstenance

9 ай бұрын

I didn't even know this was possible. I thought killing Gwyneviere is what unlocked the optional fight with Gwyndolin. Learn something new every day!

@nyghtmoon

9 ай бұрын

@@soulstenance It is wild how one can play these games for years and still learn new things.

@soulstenance

9 ай бұрын

@@nyghtmoon Yeah, I love it! Life would get pretty boring if you ran out of new things to learn. 🙃

@nyghtmoon

7 ай бұрын

@@soulstenance Exactly!!

The thing I love about Gwyn's music is that it tells you that this isn't a fight against a big bad guy with a master plan who you need to stop. It tells you that you're looking at a broken husk with broken dreams who fought for a world that stopped existing a long time ago. And if you can see that wretched longing for a better world in him, you can see the same poor soul residing in yourself as well.

@subject_of_ymir

11 ай бұрын

I like this comment. I love it when people don't blame Gwyn for everything.

@soulstenance

9 ай бұрын

I never thought of that! That is kinda sad when you put it that way. 🥺

@Gorlami90

9 ай бұрын

No mercy on the elderly

It´s funny how a game that most think it´s just about difficult can make you feel so much....excitement, sadness, hapiness, nostalgia...Dark Souls is a masterpiece.

A note on Dark Souls 2: It is ABSOLUTELY worth playing it. It gets a lot of hate from the community, but that hate also comes from a position of love for the series as a whole, and it is an important of the complete picture that is Dark Souls, worts and all. The three DLCs alone are worth the price of admission. They are universally loved even by diehard DS2 haters.

The most important tip for dark souls 2 is look up what the adaptability and agility stats are and their breakpoint. They are stats unique to that game and are very important, but not explained in game. Really enjoyed this series and dont be deterred by dark souls 2's reputation. I played it for the first time this year and i really enjoyed it.

@brucepreston3927

11 ай бұрын

I really hope she doesn't skip DS2...It definitely has a couple issues for sure, but I think I enjoyed my first playthrough of DS2 more than the other games...It could be because I played a hexer in DS2 and I didn't use magic at all in the other games...Also using a bow in DS2 will save you a lot of headache in certain areas, which I did...I have always used the strategy of drawing enemies to me one at a time so it just kind of worked out well for me in DS2...

Dark Souls 2 tip: don’t listen to the haters. It’s fantastic.

Ds2 tip: put some levels in adaptibility or you will have basically no Iframes on dodges

@NeutralGloomBot

9 ай бұрын

DS2 tip: Just play DS3 instead. lol

@soulstenance

9 ай бұрын

YES!!! I learned many deaths later that leveling up i-frames was a thing in DS2. Seemed like a useless skill to level until I learned this.

All Dark Souls are connected anyone who says 2 is not is just insincere. 2 is fine and I would love to see your playthrough.

Dark Souls 1 has a very unique vibe, even compared to its sequels. Happy you got to experience this game and I can't wait to see more of whatever you play next!

Seeing the silver knights "traversing the white light" is definitely one of the most awesome moments in the game. Then seeing the cold and empty kiln only inhabited by black knight husks and the withered lord Gwyn. Such a good ending for the game.

I'm a big fan of Dark Souls and that's why this channel was recommended to me when you started the series. I love your videos. You always try to explore the universe well and understand the game mechanics, and that gives very pleasant videos to watch. Thank you for this great series. Best wishes !

@brucepreston3927

11 ай бұрын

This is exactly why I kept watching after it was recommended to me also...I like someone who takes the time to look around and actually understand what is going on the game world instead of just running past everything...

If you are going to play Dark Souls again (or perhaps NG+), try beating Four Kings before speaking with Frampt and placing the Lordvessel. You will discover something quite interesting.

@CaptainChubbyDuck

11 ай бұрын

Wait whut? This is possible? What happens?

@MonkeyCH7

11 ай бұрын

@@CaptainChubbyDuck Yes this works and you will meet his bad brother. Very interesting what he has to say.

@Gorlami90

9 ай бұрын

He leads you towards the other ending

Honestly, I have loved watching you play Bloodborne and Dark Souls. I love how intuitive you are with these games and the fact that you gawk in wonder at the enemies and scenery, it's been truly wonderful to watch you play, can't wait for you to try more Fromsoft or heck even some other RPG's! I wish you the very best with your channel! You've got a regular viewer here :D

Non spoiler tip for ds2. Look up the adaptability stat and find a breakpoint to hit with it (pretty low, like second breakpoint); hit it early, then forget the stat exists.

@greenman360

11 ай бұрын

Better tip: get good and forget about adaptability. iFrames are for chumps.

@brucepreston3927

11 ай бұрын

​@@greenman360Which is exactly what I did on my first playthrough, not on purpose though...It didn't find out about it until I was fighting Fume Knight! He destroyed me like 50 times in a row before I decided to look up some stuff...I played the whole game with base Agility, and it wasn't that big of a deal until the DLC...

@Kartos66

11 ай бұрын

THIS

@TheMarkoSeke

11 ай бұрын

@@greenman360 Shield user detected

@Kerlyos_

11 ай бұрын

The only good tip for DS2 is to not play DS2

Dark Souls 2 is amazing and has the best story.

Congrats on finishing Dark Souls!!! I want to encourage you to not be feared off of Dark Souls 2 by listening to some people in comments and the internet in general. I had delayed it to be my last game (other than Sekiro) because I was nervous, but I ended up loving it so much. I think your play-style will allow you to enjoy the game a lot, as it has some of the best story and lore in the series (in my opinion). Anyways congrats and I loved watching this playthrough!

@NeutralGloomBot

9 ай бұрын

Don't BS her into playing a very flawed game that is more annoying than fun. Especially when the lore and level design and significantly worse in 2. Its cool that you liked it, but there is a reason its viewed as FS's worst game and that is because it is. Its not fun to play and the hitboxes are insanely unfair. They got some things right, but way more wrong imo

Not much of a person who interacts with content creators online, mostly watch stuff. But it's been such a pleasure reliving dark souls vicariously through your gameplay, it was an excellent journey! So many funny moments too, I especially remember the one where Patches got killed by a giant skeleton in the tomb of the giants, a bit sad you didn't get to interact with him, but such is the nature of these games, silly things are bound to happen. When it comes to DARK SOULS 2, I think the game is fantastic but it's definitely a divisive one - IMO it's a sweet in between between the clunkiness of Dark Souls 1 and the fast paced gameplay of 3 onwards. - There's a good amount of gank encounters, which can be quite frustrating, but some of them are also optional, which leads to my next point... - Always check your blind spots, enemy placement can be EVIL. - They definitely padded the game with random bosses that don't really offer much apart from being annoying, but the cool fights are REALLY COOL (especially some of the DLC ones) - The atmosphere in some areas is stellar, especially the hub area, it's absolutely beautiful. - Poison can be your best friend, but it'll definitely be one of your worst enemies. - Adaptability is an insanely powerful stat, it makes animations faster and it gives you more i-frames for your roll. - You should definitely look up "POWER STANCING", it's like an advanced form of dual wielding (for lack of a better term), crazy fun mechanic. - Sorceries, hexes, pyromancies and miracles are ALL incredibly fun to play and quite varied. Thanks for the Dark Souls playthrough, Amber 😄!

Ds2 is still totally worth it! It’s not my favorite in the series but it has some beautiful moments

Let's go to DS 2!!!! Thanks for sharing your journey. You are beautiful (in ALL senses)!

Even the Primordial Serpent does not want Smaug's soul, so it gives you 1 soul, just as it gives you 1 soul for the trash. This makes you think about Smaug's personality before he died.6:27

@kalinmir

11 ай бұрын

Most likely isnt about personality...he doesnt care about the others who "took the path of the whicked" so my head canon is that he is also an illusion

@MiroslavBaldzhiev

11 ай бұрын

@@kalinmir Yeah I also think that the number of souls he gives you are based on his opinion of the particular object and that is a clue to the lore significance and alignment of said object

@alanschmitt9865

11 ай бұрын

@@kalinmir I feel like the lore definitely leaves open the possibility that O&S in DS1 were, indeed, part of Gwyndolin’s illusion.

@B3nny56

11 ай бұрын

​@kalinmir it's not about his personality, it's about the things he did (that he does because of his personality) Sounds like the same thing to me but okay lol

@kalinmir

11 ай бұрын

@@B3nny56 I dont make a distinction there...he ate people and their humanity (hence hes so big) while Frampt pays you "extra" (200v50 for normal consumable) for feeding him literal poop so I dont suspect he is too judgemental about other people's diet...but it is possible he ate humans in other ways if "Sough's addiction" by Plague of Gripes is anything to go by lul

A lot of people have issues with DS2, but I actually thoroughly enjoyed it. It does feel different, and the world isn't QUITE as well laid out on a technical level, but I felt like there was more up-front story and less "everything already happened and you're here to mop up the mess".

This series was a treat to watch. Thanks for sharing your journey. You didn’t go hollow! If you play DS2 just know that the stats work very different! Don’t get burned by the “I know what I’m doing” trap.

What the gods didn't tell you is that whoever links the fire burns until they are replaced or are ash and the Lord of cinder feels every second they are on fire. Incredibly powerful but in immense pain too.

It was a blast watching your first Dark Soul play through! I’m in the camp of you should play DS2 before DS3. I know people tend to dislike it but I always really enjoy DS2. Plus, DS3 makes call backs to both DS2 and DS1. I think you’ll appreciate DS3 even more if you play DS2 first.

@danilooliveira6580

11 ай бұрын

people don't like DS2 because it has a bunch of bad ideas and overall the map and encounters are inferior to the other games, but on its own its still a good game. but if you are going to play the entire franchise, might as well play all 3.

@C_O_N_C_E_P_T

11 ай бұрын

@@danilooliveira6580bad ideas? Like what? Bonfire ascetic…real dual wielding…unique lighting concepts…big moveset changes….actual changed to ng+ unlike any others People don’t like ds2 because they are followers of people without their own mind to judge things and make a decision based on their own beliefs. Ds2 had a lot of ideas that where amazing and should of stuck around. Inferior? Maybe some level design sure. But combat wise ds1 is the worst and enemy ai is also the worst. Ds2 is not inferior it’s just misunderstood and people don’t give it a chance because of what he said she said. Not because of their own thoughts on it

@danilooliveira6580

11 ай бұрын

@@C_O_N_C_E_P_T adaptability and vitality for starters, just made leveling super confusing, and then there is agility that just make the early game harder and clunkier for no reason, confusing elemental scaling, the annoying boss that keep showing up, enemies that stop spawning if you kill them too much that together with the most IDIOTIC idea they had that I have no clue why anyone would think its a good idea, soul memory, just punishes people that lose their souls too often. and then of course most of the game zones are uninspired and not memorable at all, encounters and exploration is also super boring, specially because of the very linear zones. the game only redeem itself on the DLCs, that are probably some of the best zones in all DS games. the only thing DS2 did well is PVP balancing, but its completely fucked by soul memory basically forcing some players to face people much stronger than them if they are not careful with their souls.

@nntndofreak24

11 ай бұрын

@@danilooliveira6580 i feel like there was alot of spoiling in these comments and she politely asked for no spoilers... i know you are trying to make a point but you could have been more vague to be honest. hopefully she didnt read your argument.

@C_O_N_C_E_P_T

11 ай бұрын

@@danilooliveira6580 the adaptability just makes things feel a little better. I went half the game without touching it and just thought timings felt tighter which is totally fine. Not having equip load with stamina is confusing yeah but it’s not a huge issue. Ds2 throws levels at you and it’s easy to level up. Enemies stop spawning imo is an interesting thing. There’s a covenant you can join to bring them back if you want. I never thought it was a big deal and I liked it in the snow area. Only issue is halving your health or 3/4 with the ring but it was way worse with demons souls. Not something I felt was a huge issue either. Ds3 is much more linear but in terms of areas maybe they are linear but so what. I liked a lot of the areas and didn’t in ds1 or ds3. 1/4 into ds3 the game isn’t too great and I feel the second half of ds1 isn’t great either. But really it’s personal opinion. I care more about combat and how things feel and weapons over else and ds2 gave that to me that I felt lacked a ton in ds1.

Loved this playthrough Amber, can't wait to see what you do next.

I remember when you first announced that you were doing this series, I was so excited to see you play through it. This went beyond what I'd expected and your playthrough is one of my all time favorites for the game. The respect and appreciation for the gameplay and art style, your reactions/commentary/editing, have all been amazing & entertaining. I'm so excited to see you play DS2!

Yes, please do Dark Souls 2! It has a number of unique mechanics and features, some better than others; a number of things were done for the first time in this game and then remained in the series, including Elden Ring. DS2 has some of the most memorable characters, bosses and stories in the series IMO, and the DLC for it is so good!

Looooved your playthrough! Definitely takes a seat in the pantheon of the best blind DS1 playthroughs out there. I've recently started DS2 (in part so I could watch your playthrough of it) after putting it off for years because a lot of people say it's the worst out of the Souls games and it plays very differently from the others, so I wasn't sure if I was gonna like it. But so far I've been enjoying it a lot, it feels pretty familiar to me, just the combat is a little bit slower and it seems like the devs really love making enemies gang up on you lol. Anyway, hope you have lots of fun with the rest of the series, looking forward to your take on it :)

Great job finishing Dark Souls Amber! I would just play them in order. 2,3, Sekiro, Elden Ring, & Demons Souls if you haven’t already! I’m watching either way!

I absolutely loved your run. Thank you so much.

I really hope you enjoy Dark Souls 2! I personally think it's the best of the 3 games to try a magic build in which is something you mentioned wanting to do. Especially if you do the Scholar of the First Sin version though, be aware that the start of the game is brutally difficult (which I think causes a poor first impression for a lot of people). Non spoilery tip: Until you've levelled adaptability quite a bit, use lifegems for healing in combat and estus flasks outside fights--trying to drink in a fight is death. Also, buy a lot of lifegems!

2 top moments in your series: 1) all of your shock and awe moments experiencing such an amazing environment and mechanisms, NPCs, etc 2) you running and quick shielding with sound effects to New Londo Ruins and seeing the crestfallen hollow guy running up

If you do another playthrough, and if you want to unravel the main story by yourself, I would encourage you to kill the four kings before talking to Frampt (the snakey boy) because this story has two options. You could even do this on your NG+ that you just unlocked.

Thank you for the playthrough! I am one of the people who loves lore reaction videos, so really looking forward to it :D I guess my experience with lore deep dives and theories is the same as the game itself; I've consumed all the content myself so all I can get at this point is living vicariously through other people! DS2 isn't as bad as a lot of people make it out to be, but it is rough in some different ways than DS1. I think you're going to like the good things about it enough to make up for the bad, but obviously no hard feelings if you decide it's not for you. I honestly find it a lot more interesting to watch people play DS2 than DS3. DS3 is definitely the more fun game to play, but when it comes to story and mood I just find it fairly referential and monotonous. I think the only way you get a sense of real wonder from it is if it's the first souls game you play, you know?

Can’t wait to see you play ds2, I really hope you like it :)

Congrats. You did it!

Hey Amber, it's hard to believe the series is finally over, definitely became a firm fan throughout and look forward to your next project. And if it interests you, I'm sure many folks in the community would love to see you do a few lore videos to round out the experience. Hope you're well, all the best!

Congrats! You accomplished a lot on this first playthrough. The Lore is DEEP and worth a look! New Game + makes the enemies/Bosses harder but you lose all the keys and bonfires that you lit. Miyazaki grew up without video games to play (until university) and read American (and other) books where he did not understand most of what the story was. He has to use his imagination to fill in the gaps of what he did not understand. YOU, Amber are using your imagination when you play his games much like how he learned, you now learn. In essence, all who play his games are virtually living through his upbringing and experiences. Many questions little answers from Hidetaka Miyazaki plenty of theories to explore. Thanks again for your great edits and enjoyable playthroughs! Nice Frampt send off! I heard Frampt has a brother.

There have been a lot of great moments in this series… too many to pick out one favorite. One of those moments though, was the whole sequence of you accidentally getting Patches killed in tomb of the giants and then panicking and jumping off the map. I was laughing soooo hard at that. This has been a great journey to watch you experience, definitely my favorite let’s play of this game. After hollow knight and this series, you’re DEFINITELY my favorite KZreadr of all time. Thanks so much for the amazing videos!!!!!!!

Congrats on completing your very first dark souls game. I cant wait for parts 2 AND 3!

I made a comment early in your playthrough about how you shouldn't be scared of the game and accept that you will die and to learn and grow from those deaths. Well, having reached the end of your run I can say 100% that watching you grow as a gamer throughout was inspiring, you started this game so incredibly nervous about everything and by the end you just had a huge smile on your face and you looked around the kiln in awe and appreciation and I think that's wonderful. Don't be discouraged to try DS2, it's not as bad as some people would lead you to believe, it has amazing moments and is well worth the experience. Good job on this series and see you in the next one!

Dark Souls 2 is a far better continuation of the story than 3 is. It is a more interesting exploration of the cyclical nature of the world and has a wonderful, melancholy atmosphere.

@jackmeowmeowmeow2177

11 ай бұрын

Plus doesn’t rely on member berries and fan service. Keeps lore consistent to the theme of the games.

I thoroughly enjoyed watching you play Dark Souls 😀. Dark Souls 2 is really good too, don't skip it!

I have to say, your entire playthrough of this game has been impressive to watch; I have always struggled with this game and still do to the point I have yet to complete it. But you're an inspiration, as you beat it with more finesse than I ever can muster. Very entertaining to watch you go from a lowly undead into an all-powerful slayer of legends. That black knight sword you used for the majority certainly a big help, but you adapted well to the game.

Something maybe you should check out: Making boss weapons (with the boss souls you have, and trying them out), find the merchant under the bridge connecting firelink to the undead burg. Also would love to see your reaction to Vaatividyas prepare to cry on Artorias. In regards to DSII, it's definetly the 'worst' in the series... but still better than most games you'll play.. The game is great for the most part and I definitely think people will want to see you experience it.

Honestly you're easily one of my favourite channels to watch play through games like these because you pay a lot of mind to the story and design of areas and enemies and such. These games tell such wonderful stories, but a lot of playthroughs you'll find on youtube ignore that because many players prefer to just pay attention to the mechanical side of the game, rather than lore. I don't condemn anyone who likes to play that way at all; I just prefer to play reading the descriptions of items and trying to figure out what's happening in these grim and dark worlds. I love that you do too!

It is always nice to see someone failing for DS1 for 1st time. WIsh you same for DS2. Not many games can catch your hearth like this. For DS2 hint: do kind of build you haven't done before ever. This was beautiful ride. Thank you.

You actually did meet the Furtive Pygmy; it's Manus. Some people might debate this but thematically and by process of elimimation (you fight all of the Lords in DS1) he becomes the most reasonable suspect throughout the series. I'd love to explain everything that's going on but that would require some spoilers for both DS2 and DS3 which I will not say. Suffice it to say that both of them are needed to see the entire picture. Things like the Dark Sign and concepts about the world only become clear when looking through the lense of the entire series. What I can explain is things from the perspective of only DS1: basically you linked the fire and saved the world according to Frampt. You were being led by forces beyond your control but you still overcame the challenges and became the most powerful being. Your character's sacrifice extends the Age of Fire. There actually is a second ending but you can only get it by getting the Lord Vessel and then immediately going to defeat the 4 Kings in the Abyss. This does potentially skew what the linking of the fire ending really means but the source is dubious at best and one can agrue they are both two sides of the same coin (remember the silver and gold serpent rings). Again this is all from a DS1 perspective in the next games you'll find there to be many half truths and half lies that were fed to you.

If you feel like playing NG+ before watching the lore, I'd recommend killing Ingward for the seal key and going for the 4 kings before traveling to Anor Londo. You'll get the other side of the story, that way.

@denaze05

11 ай бұрын

Approve of this. When i started watching lore i knew i missed a ton lol

@IzidioAlex

11 ай бұрын

No need to killing him, just don't talk to Frampt and go directly to Anor Londo

Dark Souls 2 is well worth playing. It doesn't have the same type of interconnected level design of Dark Souls 1, Some of the bosses are recycled and not as polished, but there are more of them, and more content in general, especially with the DLC. They did also change the game mechanics in a way a lot of DS1 players didn't appreciate.

@jackmeowmeowmeow2177

11 ай бұрын

Ds2 focuses more on story and world building than it does on “omg epic boss fights” which isn’t what Dark souls 1 or 2 were about. I would also say ds2 is in someways very much the Majora’s Mask of souls series.

Don’t listen to anyone saying that you shouldn’t play DS2. The fact is there are hardcore SoulsBorne players that may not like DS2 as much as the other games but that doesn’t necessarily mean DS2 is a bad game. Everyone should give themselves the chance to play every souls game because they’re all worth playing, equally. There may be some things that people don’t like about it but it’s not a bad game. In fact there’s a whole community that actually likes DS2 more than the others lol it’s just opinions.

Every time I watch someone play through Dark Souls for the first time is truly a pleasure to what. I can never relive the experience again so, I enjoy reliving it vicariously through all the lucky new players. Congratulations!! You did it!!

Congrats on finishing Dark Souls! If you're considering playing Dark Souls II or III, I'd love to see that as well! A bit of advice for the next 2 games in the series: DS2 has minimal references to the first game, has a mostly different control scheme, and the majority of gameplay mechanics are slightly altered from Dark Souls I. Initially, you'll have to learn the game from scratch, but it is by far the longest game in the series, and is a ton of fun once you get the hang of it. DS3 has many references to DS1, and even a few to DS2. The controls are reverted to be nearly identical to DS1, and the majority of the game mechanics operate just like DS1 did. I'm currently playing through DS3, and I'm having a blast with it, and I think you might like it as well.

What an awesome time this was! I really enjoyed following your adventures :D I felt just as scared of starting Dark Souls 2, but I really enjoyed once I actually tried it (more than Dark Souls 3). But it's long, so it's good to think about that.

Frampt : "Yes chosen one, you're the hero, link the fire, yes... do it !"... Toothy serpent.

@OrphanMartian

11 ай бұрын

Who wouldn't trust a smile like that?

After a timid start you reach the end of this game GG I loved following you through this playthrough.

Regarding the beautiful music- fun fact, because of its key signature and lack of any accidentals, it is played using only the white keys on the piano... because Gwyn is the Lord of Light and fears the coming of the Dark. Sakuraba's a brilliant composer. You can see some earlier roots to him playing with unorthodox final boss music in Tales of Phantasia.

@danilooliveira6580

11 ай бұрын

people overthink it too much, the music is just composed in C major. the fact it only use the white keys is just a nice coincidence.

TIP for DARK SOULS 2: there is a stat called adaptability, level it to around 25 to make the game less clunky, it's mostly because of it that people doesn't like DS2

The demon/dark souls series was a great ride for me, all the games were beautiful and incredibly interesting i still watch lore videos to this day. As for DS2, for those haters, there is so much to enjoy and different mechanics! I feel like so many games are trying to be "souls" like because they are just so good. Oh and thank you for doing DS1 justice, i really enjoyed you're playthrough!

WOO!! The Dark Souls has been defeated! The plin plin plon is some great music and I'm glad you liked it. It's always so great to see someone get through their first Dark Souls and I'm excited for more. 2 is a tricky beast, but after 1 and Bloodborne, I'm sure you'll like it well enough as a part of the series as a whole. I'm also excited for the lore videos, I'm sure most of us have already watched them. I think you'll the like early theories for what became of the Furtive Pygmy. My favourite part of the series was whenever you geeked out over level design! It's always a blast to see people connect the dots on where they've been and how they got there. Non-spoiler tip for DS2: invest in Adaptability!! It's a must-have for all builds.

Tips for DS2: -Illusory walls can only be discovered if you press A or X while you are next to them. No more hitting them to make them disappear. -Remember that there are different kinds of damage, cutting from something like a sword and blunt from a hammer or mace. If you have trouble with an enemy try different weapons. -There are npcs that offer their help, if you summon them 3 times on bosses and they survive you will get their equipment.

That was so fun thank you so much for the series! Looking forward to more whenever you feel ready.

There's an incredible lore community I can't recommend enough! Especially Dan of the Play Frame channel, vaatividya, tarnished archeologist! And dark souls 2 is worth it! You are so observant and enthusiastic that o can't imagine you won't enjoy yourself!

This series has been so much fun to watch. Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us!

Congratulations on beating the game! 🎉 It’s well worth checking out the lore, even in you’re own time. VaatiVidya’s Prepare to cry series is so good at explaining the characters you meet especially if you miss their questlines.

Congrats!!! I absolutely loved your playthrough, looking forward to what’s next ❤

Loved this play-through Amber! Thanks for sharing your experience with us!

Excellent playthrough, Amber! Such a huge fan of how invested you get, from your attention to the details of whatever world you're in to your emotional reactions to the goings-on. Easily my favorite Let's Player to watch. Can't wait for what's next! Congrats!

Great run! Thank you for sharing your first experience, so much fun to tag along!

Congrats! Glad to see you had a good time with it!

Congrats, well done! Looking forward to your Lore reactions.

Another amazing playthrough Amber! I am glad to have been able to watch your series to it's entirety! WELL DONE 👏👏👏

Really happy you want to do lore videos as well. Looking forward to it! Lore is such a fun part of the series.

Loved your playthrough! Excited for whatever comes next

Amazing playthrough, Amber !!! Thx for letting us take this journey with you 👍🔥💪🏻🙏🏻

Hey Amber, its thanks to you that i just beat my first Dark Souls game! (3rd souls game overall) You gave me the motivation to try it again after a whole year of stepping away from it. Its now one of the best games ive played! Thank you for doing this series, without it I probably never would have come back to it.

Thank you for your nice and extensive walkthrough. That was awesome.👍 Can't wait for you playing another Souls game

Darksouls 2 is the one souls game you should not be completely blind if you wanna have a good time… Thank you so much for such a fun series! Love seeing you experience everything!

Best things to do in NG+ 1. Beat the DLC before facing Sif. You’ll get a special intro for Sif. 2. Do not speak to Frampt and once you get the Lordvessel, do not place it. Instead go straight to 4 Kings and beat them. It’ll blow your mind. Loved loved LOVED watching your playthrough Amber. Your reactions are so genuine. No need to apologise for missing things on your first playthrough. That is to be expected. You only get the blind experience once, enjoy it. You can always look things up and 100% complete in NG+ I know what you mean about editing breaking the flow. I’ve got that problem with me streaming Elden Ring right now. Favourite moments of your playthrough: Your wonder and awe going through new areas. Meeting Sif. Looking forward to watching more of your playthroughs! 🐉

@lpsoldi3r

11 ай бұрын

I never like doing the alternative intro for Sif. It just makes that fight more sadder than it already is :(

Congrats Amber I’ve really been enjoying watching your journey through Lordran

Great Playthrough! Good job! Can't wait for the next souls game playthrough, from you!

This was amazing to watch. You did so well throughout this entire series I never went through the DLC so it was fantastic to watch your run through it. Can't wait til you go through 2 and then 3 :)

Congrats! A had a great time watching you play. It's truly unique experience.

I started my fromsoft dive pretty late similar to you, its so fun seeing someone else so invested and seeing all the great moments for the first time! Ive loved every souls game ive played, including elden ring, and Im in the middle of my first DS2 run, the only game i havent finished. It's definitely not my favorite so far, but it still holds its place in the series and is worth the time. Keep it up Amber, your playthroughs are a joy to watch :)

"Is this the beginning?? Does it start right away!?" Game: "YES, INDEED" Too perfect lol. Anyways, congrats!!! Watching this series was a blast as always. I think you mesh well with Souls-likes because a lot of the world-building is done through taking in the environment, and you've such a keen eye for detail. Looking forward to whatever you decide to dive into next!

@brucepreston3927

11 ай бұрын

That gave me a good chuckle! lol

The thing about Dark Souls 2 is that it's a bit more experimental than 3 and so it ended up being very divisive. I think as far as lore goes it's actually the most interesting of the trilogy, but of course your mileage may vary. I also think you should play through it before DS3 - 3 does have some references to 2 that probably won't make any sense if you haven't played it, and 2 ties into 1 more than you'd think. There are some weird gotchas in it but I'm sure people will point them out in the comments when they come up. One thing to bear in mind about Dark Souls 2 is that Scholar of the First Sin is not the same game as the original Dark Souls 2 - it's kind of a "remix" version that is still the same overall game, but it changes enemy placement in a lot of areas (generally making things harder) integrates the DLC a bit better, and adds a some extra lore via a new character. You can play SotFS without having played the original; they are still the same game in the broad strokes, but it's up to you about whether or not you want to jump right in with the harder version. Also, re: lore videos, I would actually recommend not watching any until playing through all three games. You may be able to find some spoiler-free ones for DS1 but a lot of them were made as series retrospectives and will spoil elements from 2 and 3 even when only talking about the first game, because there are elements of the first game that get fleshed out in the sequels.

If you want to know more about Dark Souls I'd recommend watching some lore videos next. Just for dark souls 1. Then play 2, its fine, it wasn't directed by Miyazaki, but its still a perfectly fine game. I think it was very intentionally made by someone else to give it a different feeling/atmosphere. Then play 3 to bring things full circle.

What a wonderful journey that was I was here from the start to finish. I enjoyed every moment of this playthrough.

Congratulations on finishing your first DS playthrough! Thank you sincerely for sharing the journey you have embarked upon. In my humble opinion, DS2 is the most logical choice for the next game in the series to play, not only because of its numerical order, but mainly because it offers a somewhat similar experience, just like many Fromsoft Soulsborne fans have had. Additionally, Ds2 is not a bad game at all, quite the contrary. However, it is considered the weakest installment in the trilogy. Keep doing what you're doing, and please don't let go of your genuine approach and presentation! Praise the ☀️

Great work on the series, it's been a lot of fun to watch. 😊

Thank you for such a fun playthrough, and I'm enthused to see the next game--whether it's II or III! ^_^

DS2: SOTFS tips: 1. Stay away from little pigs. 2. Lvl up adaptability to 25. 3. Don't get fat roll. 4. Prepare to die a lot. 😂

@vojtechspinler6363

11 ай бұрын

5. Don´t play SOTFS but vanilla version instead

It's a common misconception that Gwyn is hollowed by the time you fight him, but that's not really the case. The Gods can't hollow, only humans an their unique ability to wield humanity. It's one of the things that made them so different from the Gods and why he feared them. He's actually burned horribly since he has essentially been using himself to rekindle the first flame in a sad attempt to extent the age of fire that he rules. The people that sent you on the quest expected you to kill him, neither did Gwyn. Hence why his music is sad. He's desperately trying to hold on to his reign by using you to kindle the flame that's clearly ready to burn out. Also, I have this playthrough to thank, because I don't think I've ever heard the full song that plays during the Gwyn fight as I usually kill him with 3-4 parries. lol

Such a journey it was! I enjoyed every bit of it ... and U.. u're so fun to watch, really .. thanks for this wonderful playthrough 😍💗💓

Thank you for sharing. Your videos have been helping me with my insomnia. Such a lovely person playing my favourite game was exactly what I needed