Great job on finishing. In my opinion DS2 earns the reputation it has. Not its worst criticisms, but it feels more like a Souls-like than a true Souls game for me. Burnt out is a very accurate description of what a lot of people experience at the end of this game, so whenever you come back to FromSoft I think you'll easily rediscover the magic, whether it's DS3, Sekiro, etc. Your instincts line up with the biggest pitfalls of the game, despite that it does have some fun and redeeming elements.
Royce Sparks
2024-07-06 16:43:45 +0000 UTC
Thank you so much for playing this! I never would have experienced DS2 otherwise; I wouldnβt have played it myself and I wouldnβt have watched someone other than you play it. I loved your commentary and insights, and the Amber + Emma chaos π
Heal from this exhausting experience hahaha. Iβm patiently looking forward to the next project π
Huib Gelling
2024-07-06 07:21:08 +0000 UTC
Now that you've finished it, you can watch the very best of the DS2 content, Happy Souls!
https://youtu.be/2kr7KDCsIws?si=JZ_rngBRxbxomxi9
Carl Smith
2024-07-03 18:38:14 +0000 UTC
Maybe the real Dark Souls were the friends we made along the way (except for Scarlett).
Thoughts on the playthrough:
I discovered the channel during the DS1 series because I really like watching people play Dark Souls. I didn't catch every episode of DS2 but I looked forward to every Amber+Emma episode. It would be awesome to see more collaborations with Emma even after DS2 is dead and gone. Overall, I think the playthrough was as entertaining as it could be considering that the game itself was just not that great.
Thoughts on Dark Souls 2:
Basically, Fromsoft didn't exactly understand what made DS1 so special, and tried to put everything in DS2's broth - as many hard bosses as possible, as many illogically connected areas as possible, etc, etc. A different team was in charge of DS2 and Fromsoft itself was also clearly burned out by expectation and poor execution.
There isn't a lot of analysis of DS2 online, at least compared to DS1 and DS3. The game seemed to want you to see Vendrick as the logical end of your player after DS1 - so overpowered and aimless after linking the flame of a world that needed to die, that it drove him hollow. But then at the last minute, they stooped to "actually it was just that the queen was evil; shouldn't have married her, Vendrick..."
Aside: While playing DS3, it might be interesting to keep an eye out for any meta commentary the game might be making about the series itself.
Nicol
2024-07-03 15:09:43 +0000 UTC
Ignore the haters. DS2 with Amber and Emma was a great passtime everytime it came by, loved the videos. I honestly think viewtime is because it's DS2, which is in many people's eyes just a stain on the souls line of games. I find it to be immensely frustrating as well. DS3 is a lot more fun and fair in that regard imo. (Once you're ready to get back to a souls game of course!)
Get your well deserved rest in and just play some relaxing games for a while (or... get a SOMA playthrough in there? not that relaxing, still a great, short game :P)
b0n3man
2024-07-02 09:45:50 +0000 UTC
My girlfriend has to have the top you're wearing, where is it from?
David Langston
2024-06-30 23:56:33 +0000 UTC
You should be really proud of yourself for getting this one over the line! Hope you're having a restful time and pick something nice and fun when you're ready to get back in the chair again, you've earned it!
mattbrush3pwood
2024-06-30 20:26:30 +0000 UTC
I love it when you talk about environment designs when you play.
Also congrats and hope you are doing well! You deserve a nice break and I hope you know how much we appreciate you just being you!
Allen Williamson
2024-06-30 14:00:58 +0000 UTC
Huge congratulations on finishing DS2, it's a big achievement given how frustrating this game can be at times.
Not sure how well they do in terms viewership but would love to see your reactions to lore videos, I think Vaati only did a handful of Prepare to Cry videos on DS2 so you could probably cover them in one go.
Hope you've been recovering well!
A Former Newt
2024-06-30 11:58:19 +0000 UTC
Well done on finishing DS2. I enjoyed both the parts where you played alone and where you played with Emma. You two are hilarious together :-)
Have a good rest and play a short, light and feel-good game next whenever you feel for it.
Michael Knudstrup
2024-06-30 08:54:03 +0000 UTC
Huge congratulations on this achievement! Hope you took a well-deserved rest afterwards.
J. P.
2024-06-30 07:17:56 +0000 UTC
Congrats on beating DS2 π
Trolez
2024-06-30 05:04:24 +0000 UTC
And even more to watch! Looking forward to this as always!
IAmSpartacus
2024-06-30 02:41:40 +0000 UTC
Congratulations! I had such a difficult time with this game when I first played it. Also a return to Final Fantasy 7 for a bit might be a nice break from dark souls. Itβs a pretty chill and pleasant game, I was loving your playthrough
Luke H
2024-06-29 21:26:13 +0000 UTC
thank you very much :) Feeling better this weekend, hoping I can film again next week!
Sym
2024-06-29 21:18:00 +0000 UTC
thank you!!!! You too!
Sym
2024-06-29 21:17:34 +0000 UTC
The evil was defeated π. Congrats on finishing the game. Hope you are doing well π§‘
Juan
2024-06-29 21:13:10 +0000 UTC
ayyy, double feature!
congrats on finishing the game! what a series, feels like it has been a proper journey! hope you've been recovering well!
ChilledGricken
2024-06-29 21:07:41 +0000 UTC
Nice saturday treat!
InarteS
2024-06-29 21:07:01 +0000 UTC
A double whammy! Just in time for the football finishing! Is the Christmas!
Hope youβre doing ok!