Imagine an alternate timeline where Asmon quit dark souls after struggling to enter Sen's fortress, because McConnell didn't tell him about the Zweihander, causing him to not like or play any souls-like games at all. A dark timeline indeed.
These Asmon play throughs are honestly the best thing to watch of anything out there for me. It’s not upsetting or stressful. I mean maybe it is for him but so chill for me.
@@yurilopes420 Malding is part of the experience. I personally love it whenever he doesn't know a certain game mechanic, and he overcomes a challenge through the most batshit insane way.
@@Trixie_I All i’m saying is that ur point doesn’t really apply here. He really didn’t smile a lot in this playthrough. Or maybe this is ur first time watching asmon, in that case; he usually smiles wayyyy more when playing a new/ or replaying a game.
It's a great game (like all fromsoft games). Personally, the DS1 from the start up until Gwynevere is maybe that company's peak when it comes to narrative and rewarding experience.
just made a comment like this. hell yeah! i jus beat it finally and dove back in since a friend started running it after elden ring. Watched 2 blind playthroughs recently and lots of new content whch is awesome. I love how im scared of elden, then hes like " i really think elden ring prepared me for dark souls" and i laugh like dayum.. ok ;)
The games directed by Miyazaki are all so wonderful, but Dark Souls is easily my favorite. Not perfect by any means, but there's just something so special about it to me.
I knew it'd be Sen's Fortress. It wasn't even his fault. That switch at the top for the boulder's direction randomly resets on you out of nowhere. Some of the purest BS Fromsoft has come up with.
Having poured hundreds of hours into Dark Souls 1. I would be concerned about only a handful of things attempting this. And *Gravity* would be the most concerning.
I love how it's universally known as the Fat Roll. I called it that before I spoke to others that played it, who also called it Fat Rolling, and before I knew it, it was some kinda thing everybody subconsciously calls it.
@@Clonesoldier501 lol hahahaha, no i cant, i played dark souls 2 on my ps3, and i think this is another version of the game, like i am watching playthrougs but the ennemies, items placement, arent the sames, i played 2 hours my new sword got destroyed for no reson, i do no damages, so i quit the game, like you playing a game who destroyed your sword in 2 hits on a wall, i pick a axe and it does the same, i trying sekiro right now, i finished dark souls 3 and elden ring, i also tryed bloodborn quit on the second boss cause of limited life potions
@@Clonesoldier501 also, i was played dark souls 1 on my old ps3 with like 20 fps, and arrive in anor londo, and life rage quitting on ornstein and smogh, that was my first souls expreience ever, after finished dark souls 3 NG+ nd elden ring, i wanted to give him a second try, i literaly destroyed the game, i am the god of rolls, i am so happy that i finished it, forever
@@tobiasmccallum9697 that is one title I never was able to play since it’s a ps exclusive. If it was ported to Xbox I definitely would or if it is on the PS Store for PS5 (I’ll get one this summer). I’ve heard great things about it and have only seen a little gameplay but it looks amazing. FromSoftware has the best enemy designs I’ve ever seen 🔥
Wow, I never played this before, but I did play Elden Ring. I can see now how Elden Ring stayed true to its roots for older fans while bring in new ones like me to the Souls genre. Very nice.
I like the character arc on asmon playing dark souls, the game that humbled him and make him patience a lot more, starting his way on souls game till elden ring. Look how wiser he becoming. Thanks for the gameplay ❤
You got further in an hour than I did in several days. Albeit, I don't often play soulsborne games, and it was my first time playing DS1 but still. Impressive to see
i used to not like asmongold because his hygiene freaked me out but bro is such a chill streamer, and his takes are actually all good, i always fall down a rabbit hole of 2 min clips of him reacting to different shit
I just played through dark souls for the first time while simeltanoulsy watching your VODs of your playthrough. I was a few hours ahead so it was entertaining to see you struggle with the parts I just powered through. Weird how the world works I just got done watching your first deathless attempt and then coincidentally 4 years later you post this.
@@RealCornWallace doing a similar thing, I have finally commited to play DS1, and I watch videos like this in parts over the course of days, playing a couple areas blind and then watching how others tackled it, I get benefits of blind playthrough plus some pointers like location of zweihander which did carry me hard early game lol
Maybe Asmon mentioned it already, but you can use Dung Pies to inflict yourself with a MUCH less lethal version of toxic. Then, you're immune to the more deadly version. It makes dealing with the toxic dart assholes much more manageable.
been watching your first DS playthrough for the last couple of days. could not be happier to watch this as a follow up. sending lots of love ! ZERO DEATHs
@@mastermill79 I always thought an enemy had to hit you when you had no stamina on a ladder. But apparently if you run out of stamina at all you'll fall off.
People forget, the full saying goes "Jack of all trades and master on none, but better than a master of one." Adaptability and versatility will serve you great in most cases where just being very good at one thing will leave you lacking. Even if you're not quite as good at that one thing.
It's faster to spam through Oscars dialogue rather than kill him and if you do a jump attack off the ledge for the boss you'll get a burrito combo that does more damage
Ok, quote at 3:13:00 - "nobody is going to intentionally play with a bad weapon" - ummm, lots of challenge runners do - LobosJr - Fist only run, Shield only run, Broken Straight Sword only run, ...
Everyone says DS3 is better than DS1, I don’t think so, I’m quite the opposite, I like the level design a lot more, the sound design and I feel more immersed in it too, and the areas are good too
The most important difference between the Zweihänder and the Claymore is the difference in weapon category and the resulting difference in poise you need to withstand their guard break. Ultra Greatswords have almost 150% of poise requirement of what Greatswords have. Which is what makes the Zweihänder "beat" the Claymore.
Are you kidding? He's awful. He still doesn't understand the most basic stuff like stat scaling or stat caps and going off of one of his last runs he still appearently doesn't know the level layout that well either (immediately fell off at the very beginning in the tomb of giants lmao).
@@ilikepotatoes1345 This is what makes most From games great as a power fantasy. It's got this incredible reputation as a punishing game but anyone can grab the game journalist weapon near the start (Zweihander, Vordt's Hammer, Gold Halbardo) and feel like a rockstar.
1:26:54 You don't have to skip the bonfire in the sewers, you only needed to activate it, that won't make it the last bonfire you rested at switch over unless you actually rest at it.
@@Copperscaled In case he had to go back for something once he had the Lord Vessel. That's usually the best spot to farm up a few humanity for healing later.
"This time it didn't even kill me, so uh, kinda sucks." Dude, that's because that 2nd one only hit you once. The first one hit you 3 times....short term memory issues.
ngl i have a lot of nostalgia for ds2. Mainly because me and my mate played it at the same time and it was so confusing and weird but good atmosphere in some parts. Controlled like shit tho
Everyone has that friend they would love to get to try Darksouls because they would lose thier mind but u know they wouldn't even try it long enough to give u the satisfaction of Mega Ultra Rage lmao
Watching you get rekt by a boulder - priceless. Unfortunately, it won't make you any less cocky. I can understand a noob getting got by a boulder, but really? Fun fact: don't run around in the boulders path and then blame the game.
Stone armor set is the best heavy armor you can get early and is only surpassed by Giant +4/5 and Black iron +4/5 and even then it have higher poise and lightning resist.
Yeah. When I played DS the first time I remember struggling so so so hard, and then after Bloodborne, DS2, and Elden Ring I returned to it and did a FAR better job. Game isn't easy at all, but you can learn and make it look and feel easy
Dark Souls 2 is actually really fucking good, Scholar of the First Sin is amazing, it has the best characters and best lore in all Souls games, Aldia alone is more then enough to place it in that position.
Imagine an alternate timeline where Asmon quit dark souls after struggling to enter Sen's fortress, because McConnell didn't tell him about the Zweihander, causing him to not like or play any souls-like games at all. A dark timeline indeed.
He was so close to quitting for good, lol
Timeline kids
Get a life bitch lmao
@@costamktostam imagine replying to a RUclips comment and telling someone to get a life. Touch some grass little bro.
@@costamktostam low iq
These Asmon play throughs are honestly the best thing to watch of anything out there for me. It’s not upsetting or stressful. I mean maybe it is for him but so chill for me.
Yeah, I hope that we soon will get a part 2
Same I've had his vods on in the background for a year straight while I play games
@@TTIOTTdeadass tho haha
@@TTIOTTwho tf watches a stream while playing a game lmao tiktok attention span Andy
@@mikeyb0121 🙄 plenty of people
These games are timeless. I see myself replaying these games forever
About to go through a run with quelaag fury sword 👌🏼
Eh DS1 is janky, DS2 and 3 are better or aged better.
@@kennyg3118 DS3 is legendary
@@kennyg3118 lol, ds2 is the definition of jank
@@cheeks_of_the_boreal_valley Blighttown wants to know your location. Even the Gutter is better then that tedious lagromancing area.
Fun fact: exhausting oscar's dialogue is 2 seconds faster than killing him
Fun fact: pooping off a balcony may result in an arrest
but if you kill him he won't go hollow
Amazing
Praise the sun 🌞
@@calicoduck5105 \[7]/ the moon 🍑
It's so wholesome seeing how happy and excited Asmon is to play Dark souls again. Never seen him smile like this before.
ive been malding over his first playthrough of this game
it's literally a whole different person, holy shit
oh, it is, it's his second channel. his twitch name is zack. makes sense
@@yurilopes420 Malding is part of the experience. I personally love it whenever he doesn't know a certain game mechanic, and he overcomes a challenge through the most batshit insane way.
It’s amazing what happens when you play good video games instead of AAA cash grabs
@@stu.chainz elden ring
It’s been cool watching him over the years become a Souls fan.
I never get tired of watching Asmon play souls games
There's something special about Dark Souls, even Asmon can't get the smile off his face as he's playing, he's clearly enjoying playing it again
The games stay with you
It has it's Unique charm.
I’m 20 minutes in and haven’t seen a single smile, not sure what you’re on
@@rosemccartney1538 ah shucks man.. sorry you can't see it :/
@@Trixie_I All i’m saying is that ur point doesn’t really apply here. He really didn’t smile a lot in this playthrough.
Or maybe this is ur first time watching asmon, in that case; he usually smiles wayyyy more when playing a new/ or replaying a game.
I've started playing DS 1 again too 3 days ago. I am really happy to see people give it attention again. Feels like I am not ''alone'' in this.
It's a great game (like all fromsoft games). Personally, the DS1 from the start up until Gwynevere is maybe that company's peak when it comes to narrative and rewarding experience.
Ive been doing a playthrough myself. I beat Elden Ring and just really wanted that OG Souls experience lmao
@@unyielding.entertainment are you playing DS for the first time?
just made a comment like this. hell yeah! i jus beat it finally and dove back in since a friend started running it after elden ring. Watched 2 blind playthroughs recently and lots of new content whch is awesome.
I love how im scared of elden, then hes like " i really think elden ring prepared me for dark souls" and i laugh like dayum.. ok ;)
The games directed by Miyazaki are all so wonderful, but Dark Souls is easily my favorite. Not perfect by any means, but there's just something so special about it to me.
02:57:44 If you're wondering if he died just watch this
bro i never knew he died i watch the whole video but skipped some parts..lmfao
@@eyepatch8149 same lol
😱🤣🤣
What a sad reason to die. Dude threw.
I knew it'd be Sen's Fortress.
It wasn't even his fault.
That switch at the top for the boulder's direction randomly resets on you out of nowhere.
Some of the purest BS Fromsoft has come up with.
Having poured hundreds of hours into Dark Souls 1. I would be concerned about only a handful of things attempting this. And *Gravity* would be the most concerning.
You just need to master the good ol' quit out spell
Gravity, OandS and gank squads
The biggest concern to me would be the Seath skip (otherwise it's not a deathless run).
i fear bed of chaos migth claim his souls that thing is bullshit
how the hell is he gonna do the archives elevator jump lmao
Deathless + Daughters of Ash(unintentional) = madman
I love how it's universally known as the Fat Roll. I called it that before I spoke to others that played it, who also called it Fat Rolling, and before I knew it, it was some kinda thing everybody subconsciously calls it.
i say the same exact shit even in portuguese. dude is thicc. it's a fat roll
I wonder what will happen if Twitter finds out about it
Plus size model rolling
@@Azraenore Brave Rolling.
Isn't it actually called heavy roll tho? Fat roll just rolls off the tongue. Pun not intended but then I caught it so now it is intended
i just finished dark souls 1 yesterday
Congrats! You take on DS2 soon?
@@Clonesoldier501 lol hahahaha, no i cant, i played dark souls 2 on my ps3, and i think this is another version of the game, like i am watching playthrougs but the ennemies, items placement, arent the sames, i played 2 hours my new sword got destroyed for no reson, i do no damages, so i quit the game, like you playing a game who destroyed your sword in 2 hits on a wall, i pick a axe and it does the same, i trying sekiro right now, i finished dark souls 3 and elden ring, i also tryed bloodborn quit on the second boss cause of limited life potions
@@Clonesoldier501 also, i was played dark souls 1 on my old ps3 with like 20 fps, and arrive in anor londo, and life rage quitting on ornstein and smogh, that was my first souls expreience ever, after finished dark souls 3 NG+ nd elden ring, i wanted to give him a second try, i literaly destroyed the game, i am the god of rolls, i am so happy that i finished it, forever
@@orangecobraEUDS2 is the goat tho, give it a try
In the last decade, I've played around 2500hrs of Soulsbourne. It's really cool seeing people still so into these legends
Some of the best games ever made
@@jt2749 for sure! The first Dark Souls is my favourite. Definitely something magical about it and I’m so glad Miyazaki never gave up making it 🔥
@@blitzball4lyfe823 100%
@@blitzball4lyfe823 But Boodborne for so many reasons has a very close second place in my heart
@@tobiasmccallum9697 that is one title I never was able to play since it’s a ps exclusive. If it was ported to Xbox I definitely would or if it is on the PS Store for PS5 (I’ll get one this summer). I’ve heard great things about it and have only seen a little gameplay but it looks amazing. FromSoftware has the best enemy designs I’ve ever seen 🔥
Wow, I never played this before, but I did play Elden Ring. I can see now how Elden Ring stayed true to its roots for older fans while bring in new ones like me to the Souls genre. Very nice.
I like the character arc on asmon playing dark souls, the game that humbled him and make him patience a lot more, starting his way on souls game till elden ring. Look how wiser he becoming. Thanks for the gameplay ❤
yeah I've noticed him becoming much more methodical in his 30's.
but no matter how wiser you become, no one wins against rolling ball traps...
This is still the best souls game imo. That title screen makes me want to do it all again for the millionth time
For sure dude. Dark souls 1 was peak soulsbourne. The other games were great but they didnt quite capture the charm of DS1.
@@darkstar3116 Sekiro is a completely different game though
@@SuperDynaZty that's your opinion but if you look at the facts Dark soul 3 is a better game in every single comparable way to DS1.
@@ohmielevisope4237damn. Anyways, what’s Sun Bro called in DS3 again?
He really should play Dark Souls Enemy Randomizers... would be so fun fro both him and viewers
100%
You got further in an hour than I did in several days. Albeit, I don't often play soulsborne games, and it was my first time playing DS1 but still. Impressive to see
hes at 366 hours hes practiced and tried it before
Over the years been watching your videos I can clearly see you are becoming a pro player for Souls and PoE, well done Asmongold 👏
i used to not like asmongold because his hygiene freaked me out but bro is such a chill streamer, and his takes are actually all good, i always fall down a rabbit hole of 2 min clips of him reacting to different shit
I just played through dark souls for the first time while simeltanoulsy watching your VODs of your playthrough. I was a few hours ahead so it was entertaining to see you struggle with the parts I just powered through. Weird how the world works I just got done watching your first deathless attempt and then coincidentally 4 years later you post this.
Watching him and playing along is how I got into dark souls
+1
@@RealCornWallace poor you lol must have been hard having the most sucky player as a master😂😂😂
@@RealCornWallace doing a similar thing, I have finally commited to play DS1, and I watch videos like this in parts over the course of days, playing a couple areas blind and then watching how others tackled it, I get benefits of blind playthrough plus some pointers like location of zweihander which did carry me hard early game lol
Maybe Asmon mentioned it already, but you can use Dung Pies to inflict yourself with a MUCH less lethal version of toxic. Then, you're immune to the more deadly version. It makes dealing with the toxic dart assholes much more manageable.
I just wanted yo say you're the most wholesome, honest and awesome creator on this platform.
oh my god, a dark souls marathon with the lore explained while playing :O
that sounds like cinema material
I hope he does another attempt soon ! :) fun to watch
Checking back. Still want that run
@@sinsoup2803Same
been watching your first DS playthrough for the last couple of days. could not be happier to watch this as a follow up. sending lots of love !
ZERO DEATHs
edtior, we need every and entire vods of all zack and asmongold streams please
Can't wait until he does the lore playthrough.
McCool NEVER tikd you to use the Firekeeper Soul. Chat did, Mcconnel told you NOT to.
this is a good run. i like your focus and the way you're explaining yourself as you go.
REAL Dark Souls fans watch in 480p for the authentic Ds1 experience.
This is the perfect time to be engaging in Dark Souls 1
@@Rooster639 cuz its dark souls 1
@Rooster Return to Lordran event and also yeah it's Dark Souls 1
1:55:45 made me laugh way too hard
😂😂😂
Any idea how that happens? Never had this problem of flailing my arms and falling of the ladder backwards in Dark Souls 1.
@@mastermill79 I always thought an enemy had to hit you when you had no stamina on a ladder. But apparently if you run out of stamina at all you'll fall off.
lmao holy shit I had no idea that could even happen
Hahahahahaha
Watching this as I'm currently covenant grinding for the dark souls 2 platinum. I don't care what people say I love dark souls 2 😂
Im sorry to hear that my friend
Playing ds2 as well 😌
@@IMSQUIDWRD27 No need to apologize my friend. I love the additions they brought into DS2. PRAISE THE SUN 😁
🌞
Ds2 is my second favourite
Asmon having the two demons fight each other is funny af
Hey Great Video! Is there a part two as well?
No because he died. He did reacts after this on stream
@@dierussmonhe didn’t die in this video right?
@@rosemccartney1538 2:58:00
theres something endearing about the caveman when he munches a cookie playing a fun game
This run is so good I'm here watching it for a third time
FUN FACT: those serpents in sens fortress are exact rips from king's field just with better models.
I had no idea you could get combo'd by the boulder like that.
People forget, the full saying goes "Jack of all trades and master on none, but better than a master of one."
Adaptability and versatility will serve you great in most cases where just being very good at one thing will leave you lacking. Even if you're not quite as good at that one thing.
Yea imagine mastering mathematics but not being able to walk or talk, L
@@Viroh LOL Bro don't roast Stephen Hawking like that rip
@@Viroh I mean you're not wrong. Kinda extreme example tho lmao
It's faster to spam through Oscars dialogue rather than kill him and if you do a jump attack off the ledge for the boss you'll get a burrito combo that does more damage
I remember watching on stream when he first played this good times.
I love Asmons brand of "guides", it feels like the old school content back when wow was new.
Ok, quote at 3:13:00 - "nobody is going to intentionally play with a bad weapon" - ummm, lots of challenge runners do - LobosJr - Fist only run, Shield only run, Broken Straight Sword only run, ...
Those arent regular people
Everyone says DS3 is better than DS1, I don’t think so, I’m quite the opposite, I like the level design a lot more, the sound design and I feel more immersed in it too, and the areas are good too
In the graveyard at the beginning you missed a drop behind a tomb stone
Did he.
This is why people generally dislike DS fans. They're way too autistic about these games.
The most important difference between the Zweihänder and the Claymore is the difference in weapon category and the resulting difference in poise you need to withstand their guard break. Ultra Greatswords have almost 150% of poise requirement of what Greatswords have. Which is what makes the Zweihänder "beat" the Claymore.
"ds2 sucks because it doesn't logically make sense that you take an elevator up to a lake". *proceeds to put 2 ton lord vessel in pocket*
Ehhh we dont know If its a Pocket, the inventory might be Up your bum
I have never seen that stone boulder do so much continuous damage. It's only ever hit me once and then moved on.
FUN FACT: When this game was in development they knew there would be 10 genders in 2024 and left space for them. 0:38
Best intro indeed. It still gives me chills after all these years.
this melody during character making, masterpiece indeed🙌🙌
Oh.... This is going to be good.
unbelievable 2:58:06
So satisfying to see Asmon being great at this game after watching him struggle during his very first playthrough, years ago. :)
Are you kidding? He's awful. He still doesn't understand the most basic stuff like stat scaling or stat caps and going off of one of his last runs he still appearently doesn't know the level layout that well either (immediately fell off at the very beginning in the tomb of giants lmao).
@@ilikepotatoes1345 Spoken like a true neckbeard virgin
@@TheOfficialSethos I'm a very proud souls neckbeard yes
@@ilikepotatoes1345 who hurt you
@@ilikepotatoes1345 This is what makes most From games great as a power fantasy. It's got this incredible reputation as a punishing game but anyone can grab the game journalist weapon near the start (Zweihander, Vordt's Hammer, Gold Halbardo) and feel like a rockstar.
No matter what I'm watching the algorithm brings me back to this.. asmongold and souls
1:26:54 You don't have to skip the bonfire in the sewers, you only needed to activate it, that won't make it the last bonfire you rested at switch over unless you actually rest at it.
yeah but then what's the point of activating it if he won't rest/travel to it
@@Copperscaled In case he had to go back for something once he had the Lord Vessel. That's usually the best spot to farm up a few humanity for healing later.
This stream was so chill man
"This time it didn't even kill me, so uh, kinda sucks."
Dude, that's because that 2nd one only hit you once. The first one hit you 3 times....short term memory issues.
Four times
ngl i have a lot of nostalgia for ds2. Mainly because me and my mate played it at the same time and it was so confusing and weird but good atmosphere in some parts. Controlled like shit tho
Love these videos
random thought: you think asmongold be eating vegetables? like for dinner.
Everyone has that friend they would love to get to try Darksouls because they would lose thier mind but u know they wouldn't even try it long enough to give u the satisfaction of Mega Ultra Rage lmao
Dude almost went the skyrim route and almost never played the game
because DS1 is actually good plus he beat it before
2:57:30 death
Asmon killed Kurt, called him a fat roller, then fat-rolled himself into a rat and the chat was none the wiser lmao
Hardest part about kalameet is getting the tail
finding asmongold twitch chatters irl is what I hope every murderer aspires to. Its good to have goals.
The people telling him to unequip the Grass Crest shield because he "isn't using it" are pretty funny.
I could try 100 times and not get hit by the rolling boulder exactly like that.
Watching you get rekt by a boulder - priceless. Unfortunately, it won't make you any less cocky. I can understand a noob getting got by a boulder, but really? Fun fact: don't run around in the boulders path and then blame the game.
Souls videos ❤
that ryan reynolds cosplay thoooooo
can someone tell me where i can watch his streams live. I want to WATCH HIM
Zackrawrr
How did he get that far without putting a single point into endurance?
2:58:06 death: he did turn the boulder machine, ran to the wrong way, fcked by the poise or something.
Why don't you put ads on this and make a bit of money. Asmongold doesn't care he is the most wholesome guy
Anyone else think the castle in the intro looks like Leyndell Capital before a giant dead dragon was laid on top of it?
"Every other boss is a joke" que montage of you dying to them all except the masked man lol
Stone armor set is the best heavy armor you can get early and is only surpassed by Giant +4/5 and Black iron +4/5 and even then it have higher poise and lightning resist.
I love dark souls. ♥️
wow. i have never thrown anything over the capra demon wall. Didn't even think of it lol. Just ran in there and won.
The last time I played Dark Souls I, was March 31, 2016. Crazy.
its ok i get crushed by boulders all the time in terraria. stumble around in the dark sometimes it happens
If someone only showed him giant dad
i like all dark souls but it's too hard to play so i eventually quit and go back to world of warcraft to bang my head on a different wall
The games aren't hard
Havel's ring would make you use less stamina while crushing your enemies to death with the zweihander
2:28:49 "We could have fixed her." This made me spit out my coffee laughing.
Yeah. When I played DS the first time I remember struggling so so so hard, and then after Bloodborne, DS2, and Elden Ring I returned to it and did a FAR better job. Game isn't easy at all, but you can learn and make it look and feel easy
Dark Souls 2 is actually really fucking good, Scholar of the First Sin is amazing, it has the best characters and best lore in all Souls games, Aldia alone is more then enough to place it in that position.
He turned himself Into a tree
Funniest Shit I've ever Seen
asmon attempting a dark souls run is the only thing he has more difficulty with than admitting to everyone that he's never returning to ff14
Bro cheated thought we wouldn't know
Chat is so funny simping for Emiru so hard then witnessing Asmon destroys the gargoyles in like 30 secs. lmao
2:30:01 you can teleport down whether she's dead or not, but you cant teleport out
Damn son, he actually didnt die.
Oh, so he dropped on 1/3 of the game. Got it.
wholesome af