Dark Souls Saved My Life. 

this is the motivation speech every souls-fan that feels a bit lost in life needs to hear.

Dark Souls taught us a very important lesson: Never give up regardless how difficult the situation is.

Dark Souls isn't just a game, its a whole ass mentality about not fearing your biggest seemingly insurmountable challenges but instead looking forward to them as they will test your limits and create immense satisfaction upon completion. Amazing video man! Your story definitely connects with me on a deep level and I'm glad that you shared this.

RESPECT, MOTIVATION, AND JEALOUSY. My feelings watching this

I remember being invaded in Dark Souls 3 the very first time I got to the Ringed City. I was very bad at PvP, so I just sat down, hoping that the invader would leave. Instead they waved at me and showed me the safe path through the ghost archer guys, all the way to the next bonfire. The most wholesome moment I've ever experienced in online gaming.

It makes me so happy knowing that I can relate to someone on how these games have affected my life. Going from a lazy kid sleeping all day to now owning a house and working a full time job. I will forever be indebted to this series as it has taught me so much and it helped me grow into the person I am today.

The moral of the DemonSoulsBorneRing series is to not give up. Giving up complete means going hollow. But also; - You shouldn't be afraid of failing. - Taking a breather or putting something aside and taking a breather is not the same as giving up. - Mindlessly throwing yourself at a problem again and again is akin to insanity and means you're not thinking clearly. - And most notably, learning to focus on and keeping a steady breath through intense situations is key to a successful outcome. Keeping a level head and accepting humility will net your rewards

I'll come back here again once I finish my journey and reach my goal. Tbh I DID NOT expect to see such a deep video. I'm currently quite lost in life, but I feel like I needed to hear this. Thanks fellow souls brother.

Souls is forever and so are the memories we made along the way. Much love 💕

This is exactly how I felt after reading Berserk (well DS and many Souls-like games are deeply influenced by Berserk) Im gonna play DS too, just to see how much Berserk has thought me. For me Berserk guided me through my darkest days of depression and anxiety, gave me a reason to live. Thank you and RIP Kentaro Miura for his endless inspiration and contribution to Souls-like Games. And Thank you fellow Struggler Ember.

This is the cheesiest compliment but this video truly deserves the title of being *inspirational* and *motivational* ; your story is relatable, down-to-earth, and really universal. Also congrats on becoming a great content creator, keep up the great work and the amazing *outstanding* outros.

It's wholesome to see that a video game opened your mind to understand that practice is everything. I'm playing these games as an adult (turning 31 soon) and it's so rewarding once you understand this is a game of patience, planning, analysis. Elden Ring got me hooked hard. Just my story (long rant): grew up being told i'm talented at drawing and, as such, i drew a lot because i liked being praised. But didn't actively put much effort into it. And then met other people who drew better than me just because they practiced more. And then met people who initially were told they're lacking talent but got there anyways with practice and love for it. This is when i learnt there is no "talent", just what YOU like doing and the amount of time spent on it. If you like something enough, you will get good at it, but having patience with yourself is the hardest thing. I grew up poor and a girl, so I played video games at my friends' place only or just watched them play. I sucked at most games, but always did research and practiced when i could, hoping to beat or at least be a challenge for my friends. Skipping 15 years ahead, i encouraged my partner (gamer since an early age) to buy DS3, seen videos of it and we knew it was hard, but gorgeous. He died 15 times to Jundex Gundyr and gave up on it, his ego too hurt to learn the buttons and attack pattern. Seeing him fail so badly scared me and we didn't touch the game for 3 years. January this year, i quit my job and in that darkness and stress, i promised him i will help with DS3 to be his guide. I wanted something to do. He beat the entire game and all the bosses within 2 weeks, Jundex Gundyr within 5 tries and Vordt on first try. I was watching playthroughs, memorizing the path and enemy spawns as well as invisible walls and tricks and essentially back-sitting him where to go as his sense of direction is much worse than mine. Elden Ring came out, i got a job and bought him a copy with the promise to do the same thing. Which we did for a month straight. He finished it 4 times and then bought me a copy as well, so we can play together. Thankfully, i remembered how much he struggled in DS3 and dying to Soldier of Godrick was just a bit hurtful (as i chugged all my estus by accident before, trying to roll). My partner always let me face the boss on my own and, if i die early, he wouldn't finish it off, but have me face it again until i properly dodged attacks. Needless to say that we both platinum-ed Elden Ring and it brought us so much closer to one another, letting ego aside and accepting feedback from one another. We'll look to play all of their games together, as soon as they're on sale. Long story short, i love this community and what FromSoftware created. It feels like these games are for mature audiences.

Honestly, I'm just glad you didn't let the community gate-keep you. As a kid when Dark Souls first dropped, it taught me very early on that challenges are not something to shy away from. I practically spent half of my childhood on this series, and Elden Ring feels like an idealized version of Dark Souls, combined with their knowledge gained from Demon's Souls, Bloodborne and Sekiro, and I felt that gratification that the Souls formula had reached its peak. Watching this series grow with me has been a great experience.

Dark Souls 3 was the game I fell in love with and have come to realize how much of a security blanket it was at the time. I could say the exact same thing for Elden Ring earlier this year when a tragedy happened that affected me emotionally negatively. I appreciate you making this video.

Most of the modern souls fans started with ds3(me, you, so many more included(. They were somewhat depressed and bored at that point in their life and just said, meh why not? And it changed their life, our life, forever. Thank you dark souls

lowkey got me in tears tbh my entire life literally just flashed to me i really needed to not only listen to your story but reflect it on my own

I can absolutely relate. Thanks for summarizing these thoughs so well. Cheers!

This game helped me through my depression as well, in fact I didn’t even know I was depressed until I got hooked on souls games 2 years ago, they changed my entire perspective on my abilities and the power I actually have to overcome incredibly difficult obstacles, and sticking through it.

I started playing DS1 in my biggest moment of loneliness, in the middle of the pandemic after breaking my friendship with my best friend and my group of friends, and that game filled me with happiness and euphoria, until today this is the only game that I platinumed in my life. It was the crutch I needed at my lowest point, and your video reminded me of that incredible feeling. thanks 😄

You’ve motivated me to do some difficult shit today. Thank you, and keep climbing that mountain!! ❤️🔥

A really similar experience to how the series affected me dude. It’s awesome to hear that none of us were alone bro. Love the vids.

As someone who’s first souls game was DS3, I can say I had a very similar experience. Depressed, bored, and tired. One day I’m just scrolling RU-vid and found a video of SOC theme. I was moved by that song, no music had that affect on me, insanely epic followed by a melancholic three beat piano. That saved me from my depression. THREE NOTES.

No joke I was once like: "Oh yeah, big RU-vid channels are just perfectly timed strokes of luck on the algorithm" but after years of consideration I've learned from people like you, that you have to keep getting back up, keep staying determined, and keep pushing through this treacherous journey as much as you can. If I ever become famous I will remember you, Ember. As cheesy as it is, I am serious lol.

This video and it's message reached me on a very deep level. I always go back to the souls titles whenever I'm down or i feel like the world is too rough. It may just be a game but coming back and having issues but an hour in and i feel like the good old days puts a smile on my face

The sheer wholesomeness made me feel good.

So Thankful for the Souls Community!!!

That is honestly one of these best takes on the souls like genre. And such different view that I never even considered. Thank you for your dedication to the games and understanding what it meant to you!

Honestly I'm just gonna say thank you. Your video really helped me think of everything in a new way. Elden ring is my first souls game and it makes me pretty mad but the way you put the challenge and the rewards of the hardships in this game helped me just have a better and more positive view on not only the games but life in general.

Can't lie I clicked because of the title, but I loved listening to your story. Hearing why you gave your channel its name put a smile on my face.

This resonated with me so deeply it's hard to put in words. The souls series did the same to me, and Nier Automata's ending changed my life too. I've always dreamed of creating content on RU-vid, I think you gave me the strenght to give it a real try. Thank you!

I ALMOST CRIED WATCHING THIS, I truly love this series and fighting games, I think the community part it's same for both, I've had so many people helping me in both this horrendously hard genres it's incredible, I have to yet implement it more in my life but I know the struggle atleast in the gaming world

Glad I can across your channel, I’ve been looking for someone to put everything into words

Something a bit different this week, hope you like! Subscribe if you like these kinds of vids :) Edit: Wow. The feedback you all have given me on this video is unreal, I’ve seriously never felt so fulfilled from RU-vid. I’m so happy to have been able to inspire and I love hearing your stories. Don’t you dare go Hollow…

For the longest time I thought you were another soulless channel trying to farm shorts. I couldn't have been more wrong this video is incredible. Every part of it, you did a fantastic job with the script, the editing, I feel truly inspired. Thank you

Same brother I’m the only one who plays souls series in my friend circle and I can’t stop appreciating this series .Great video

I love these games, dark souls 1 changed me and made me realise I have to try and try and try over and over again no matter how many time I die…

great video ember!

Love your videos man! One of the best soulsborne channels out there..

I've come to a similar realization lately and this video is helping me even more thank you

That last part, about helping each other, you just changed the way of my view of life, thank you

Great video man always lovely to see how Fromsoft games impact someone's life in the best ways :)

Fought millennia with help 5 times then I just tried solo and won. This had a pretty big impact on me since she was so impossible those first 5 times. This is what the souls games are about. Those first 5 tries taught me her moves and that was all it took.

Love this, i relate to this so much and i feel every word. Dark souls is truly special

Im glad you kept moving forward these videos are so incredible

I always love coming here to see your thoughts on the souls series, i find it enjoyable to compare my opinions to your own, but this feels like a video tailored for me. Anxiety and defeatism has hurt my life a lot, and hearing your story has inspired me to start fixing my life. Thank you for the work you do, don’t you dare go hollow.

hey brother, I would like to thank you for this video, I can see myself so much in your story, I feel that I am living the beginning of the chapters that you spoke about, your words helped me to see clearly the direction that my life is taking and you gave me the hipe I needed to continue in this fight, thanks again! keep up the good work and I wish you every success in your progress and towards victory!!!

Thank you for making this, I needed to hear it.

Hearing a genuine love and passion for 2 brings a tear to my eye. Good for you dude!

I know everything happens in it's own time but how and why your not at over 1 million subs baffles me, cause this recent video and countless others are really good and well made.

No matter what you're going through, get out of that bonfire and run to the boss, just like you should in the real World

i just got into this game after playing Elden Ring (and not beating it because it was too hard). I'm glad I did because this came up on my home page and I just want to sincerely thank you. I really needed this today. I'm a double major and school has been very hard and stressful and I have a problem with giving up when things get really hard, and not just giving up, sometimes I do things that I know are self-destructive. This video helped me and motivated me to do my work and go to the gym today, and even if this drive only lasts for the day, you still made my day better and I'm very grateful to you because I don't have that many people in my life that do this for me.

I have been struggling with school and so many other issues in life. This video is genuinely inspiring. I applaud you for sharing your story and your experiences throughout your life. I will subscribe to you and stay here throughout your journey. I believe in you and hope big things will become of you.

Bro you described so many reasons why these games are so powerful and impactful. Exploration without the weight of difficulty and risk doesn’t hold any weight. But when you KNOW you EARNED that next bonfire, you feel absolutely incredible. A job well done, despite the toughest of odds in life is just as rewarding.

Good one bro, I'd watch more of these. It actually made me feel good about our Souls community and the drive we can take with us from preserving

really appreciate and embraced this video

Currently on my teens, 2 years ago i started playing dark souls 1 and was completely in love. Now i'm in your situation of bad Life habits and souls games (And videogames in general) are the reason i'm still alive. I love souls games and i can't wait to spend another Hundreds Upon Hundreds of hours in those videogames. My grades are also slipping and i Hope i Will get Better. Thanks for this video It made me realize how importante these games are for me

Hearing stories like this just make me feel so warm and happy to be a part of this community and these amazing games. I’m 13 and was introduced to the series by my older brother, who is 19, and boy am I glad he did. This game restored my humanity and changed gaming for me as a whole. Before the souls series, I use to play ongoing shooters such as Valorant and Apex Legends. I was at the point where gaming just didn’t feel fun anymore. I’ve now played DS1+DLC, DS3+DLC, Elden Ring, and got the platinum for Demon’s Souls. After I beat DS2, I’ll move onto Bloodborne and Sekiro. After playing DS1, I became so eager to play so many games. This series truly is a wondrous experience that is worth dying and losing your souls over and over again for. Thank you, FromSoftware.

Thank you for giving me the motivation to keep fighting for my dream

Those people who didnt recognised the music in the 7th minute didt understand what you are talking about, however who did ...... respect bro thats how you do it

I can relate to the midir part. Up until a few days ago I hadn't gotten to Malenia and hearing everything about how hard she is made me genuinely scared of coming against her. Once I actually got to her it took me like 12 tries.

You may have just saved my life too

I watch this this video at the right moment of my life just like u start playing soulsborn games. Thank u for your job

Thank you so much for this video, really helped me personally

The thing that happened to you with DS2 happened to me with DS3. Cheers man, great video and have a good one. We're here if you need us (subscribers and non-toxic Souls fans)

Thank you for making this Ember! Dark Souls (1) is probably the only game I've played so far that not only met my expectations but went above and beyond them. The music, the characters, the monster/boss designs, all of it seemed to fill a hole I didn't really knew I had. Like many of us it taught me how to keep pushing forward, get creative when stuck, and be intentional in every action I take. It's lessons we can apply to our every day lives. We will face astounding adversity, but no matter what we shouldn't give into despair- it may not be as epic in our every day lives, but overtime it makes a difference.

I remember my buddy got my ds3 as a gift for my 16th birthday. I tried so hard. And I couldn’t beat the game. I put it down and then a couple months later, I was so mad I couldn’t beat it. So I beat it, then I went on to ds1 and then elden ring then sekiro, I learned to never give up just through games. Then I joined the army, broke my leg in basic training and they tried to send me home. And I spoke to my 1sg with the complete intent to go home, and he said “do you really wanna be here kid?” And I said, “if I stop now I would disappoint myself and my future self; I need this, you will not get rid of me” my leg healed and then I completed my forge. (It’s 40 miles in 4 days while learning to clear rooms and all sorts of shit) it rained everyday. But I refuse to give up. My feet were tired, my leg was sore because I didn’t do physical therapy. I fought like hell. I lost 60 pounds and now I’m in the real army. And soon I will be deployed. Don’t you fuckers ever give up.

Thank you for this video. All the things you said really got to me. And I relate a lot to it. My first souls game was Bloodborne, I couldn't even get past Cleric Beast so I dropped it, only to pick it up again when I was at the lowest point in my life thus far, and what it taught me is exactly what you are explaining in this video, and that's what got me out of the dark hole I was in at the time and now I'm working hard on my different passions and repeatedly practicing them to one day hopefully make perfect, and find some level of success in what I am passionate about and love to do. The harder the journey, the sweeter the reward and bigger the accomplishment.

im both happy for being inspired by your story, and so glad to hear these realizations have made your life significantly better. take my sub and like

That was an very beautiful Video. I liked it a lot. Can relate. Thank you all Soul Mates.

I started playing a little while ago, but right away the game already brought back the feeling of victory, with each boss I felt incredible, and I will continue until the last boss.thank you for sharing your story, thank s2

this was a beautiful video. inspiring

I absolutely love hearing when people just get straight up *addicted* to Dark Souls 2. People can shit on it all they want, I still haven’t felt that same rush, that same addiction from 1, 3, Elden Ring, EVEN BLOODBORNE! And I love that game. There’s a reason DS2 will forever remain my number 1 SoulsBorne game.

damn, i really didn't think someone would feel exactly just how i felt one day

It took me 42 years to figure this concept out, and of all the videos on youtube, this souls video is the most impressive video I have ever seen. If you continue this path no matter what life throws at you it will be a good one. Congrats for unlocking the code of living life my friend. Good Journey

Great vid! Thanks.

Man, DS1 really was special. That sense of wonder, dread, exploration, accomplishment, "wtf?" is really so distinct in that game. Even if it wasn't the first souls game for some of us, it really started the "journey" with its tone, style, gameplay, atmosphere, etc. And look where we are now.

IShowSpeed - World Cup, this song changed my life. My entire view of everything that exists in this world, in fact, even in the entire universe. I can never look at anything I know the same way again. This song represents emotions that most humans could never understand. But I can. Thanks to this song I was awakened to many things previously considered unimaginable. Thank you for this exquisite song, I will never forget this experience.

I’m going through something identical myself. And seeing this and understanding everything is very inspiring and I am very happy to see that your life is going great. I also learned from Dark Souls. Especially to think more clearer. Seeing this gives me hope, and determination to keep learning to improve myself. Thank you for making such an amazing video. “May The Flames guide thee…” - The Fire Keeper

Happy that you learned so much, and that you discovered the circle of helping others. I don't play these games yet but I help players in other games and they're often very grateful. I don't ask for anything in return, but I guess I could ask them to keep helping others, in order to pay it forward. Thanks for doing this and I wish everything keeps going well for you.

A fantastically put together video my man I resonate with everything said here. That feeling of pure joy after overcoming and persevering through a epic boss fight is still magical I’m so glad this series is a part of my life. I love this community ❤

These games teach dedication and commitment that can stick with you your whole life. I was so depressed when I first played Dark Souls and I was trying to find a game to distract me from the struggles of real life. By the time I overcame the struggles of the game that at times felt impossible, I learned I have it in me to overcome a lot of struggles IRL. Obviously you don’t have to like Dark Souls to be successful in life, but I think it’s likely that people who gave up on Dark Souls are the same type of people to give up at everything else when it gets tough.

It saved my life too man. Keep going!

I've just gotten into dark souls 3 and I'm close to beating new game plus. Souls experience and in your life. I'm just glad that you're in a better place now.

I bet all those "game journalists" have only one thing in their mind "THE EASY WAY" and give up the moment when they tripped on the first hurdle and whine for a reward they never earned but to truly appreciate this work of art or anything really is to do it "THE RIGHT WAY" You truly are an inspiration Remember FIGHT, DIE, GIT GUD, REPEAT

I love how you weaponized From Soft’s game design in your own life. It’s true, the harder the journey the sweeter the reward. 👏

this has genuinely inspired me, thank you

Very inspirational, glad you made it work out 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

Getting into the Souls Series was the best decision I've ever made. It really taught me number of things including what you just talked about. Most of the lessons are well connected to real life situations if you're willing to manifest it.

I just came across your video and I just wanted to say thank you for the inspiration. I am an individual with a disability who is struggling with some health issues right now, but I’ve always wanted to get into gaming, so I just bought a PlayStation five in July and even though gaming is a challenge, it keeps my mind off of my struggles. I’m about to buy my first soul like game Lies of P. I’m currently playing 2018’s god of war and I’m getting my ass kicked by a dragon but I keep grinding. Thanks for the inspiration.

Man..hearing the firelink shrine music again made me so emotional. This game/franchise is engraved into my soul. I remember playing OG DS1 in 2011 and instantly falling in love. It literally made me so sturdy and resilient in life, no joke. When you beat Dark Souls, on your own, no guides, get the platinum trophy by yourself - you most definitely have gone through some personal development. At least I have. Great video, friend.

This video video is relatable with so many people myself included and I'm so thankful that you have reminded all of us on why we love the souls series so much. Thank you.

Fanstastic video, thank you Ember

This video rlly touched my heart

amazing vid , never got so emotional in my life ;0

I only started the DS trilogy this year and it literally saved my life. I had a failed attempt at ending it in the beginning of the year. And after that a friend bought me DS Remastered. After overcoming O & S after 60+ attempts I was hooked. Then I bought DS 2 and DS 3 and Sekiro. And my life has changed. Now if anyone's struggling I recommend DS to them.

Young King, i never played those games but this video is so damn motivating.... thanks man

This was perfect, just stumbled upon your videos and I’m glad I did!

Thank you for reminding me of that lesson friend. Life is absolutely testing me right now and so far I've been failing hard, but eventually I'm going to break this wall and continue on my journey. Hell, maybe the next boss is gonna be starting this channel up for real. I'll let you know when that happens; for now though, I'm gonna keep trudging along. I'll see you on the other side, and I promise I won't dare go hollow

Hit me in my heart, the same thoughts came to me but with skateboarding. never give up. Ds is one of the best game series

When I've started playing souls I thought the same, after sometime I had forgot about this feeling, thank you for remember me.