Exploring the Story of Demon's Souls (Lore)
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- LORE!
Did you know Demon's Souls had a story?
It's true!
In this video we go over it.
If you've ever wondered what the game's Lore was, what it meant and how it talks about our real world, this is our video.
We discuss Boletaria, Stonefang, Latria, the Shrine of Storms & the Valley of Defilement.
We also talk about the Monumental, Blacksmith Ed, Patches the Hyena, Mephistopheles, Yurt, Ostrava, Yuria, Biorr, Vallarfax, the Maiden in Black, the Old Monk, Old King Doran, King Allant and the OLD ONE.
Everything Demon's Souls!
Come you would be Slayer of Demon's, embark on this journey.
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A Look Back At Demon's Souls:
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This is the Megacomment where all theories and corrections are to be directed.
we must pity those that came too late.
If the candle maiden dies in the "bad" ending wouldn't she be sent back to the nexus
@@hyperwing5374 isn't the maiden a demon?
Did Doran just sit there doing nothing?
Hyper Wing she is directly touching the Old One’s soul. I believe that the Old One’s power is stronger than the binding of the nexus, or its that she already escaped the nexus. The binding is physically on her leg so I see it as something similar to a suped up shock collar, as in she is totally bound within the physical walls of the nexus so she can’t use the arch stones or even die to leave. So when the sword pierces the magical barrier she is able to escape, that’s why she’s so eager to jump, and once she’s out she’s out and can go wherever or die because she’s no longer in the nexus. Could also be that since she’s the most powerful demon in the nexus she absorbs her own soul again and comes back to life, but when you finally kill her it’s that you have become even stronger than her so you absorb it. After all when you do you absorb the Old One, it takes a pretty powerful being to do that.
2:03; “The destruction was indescribable... Here’s how the last monumental describes it”.
Ok? And?
Edit: OOOOOOHHH I GET IT!
Man I rushed to say this... you beat me by only about 210 days or so...
@H N ever heard of a joke? Don't take it so seriously man. They weren't trying to upset anyone. Just make people laugh. Enjoy life. Don't be so hostile and let's all chill to an awesome video
So happy that someone is finally giving this in-depth approach to Demon’s Souls! It’s the most neglected soulsborne game by the lore community.
If you like this video, check out the analysis video I released along with it.
@redxpen well, it was far from perfect. And could quickly spiral into unplayable for first timers. You can see the effort put into polishing game mechanics in future games. But it seems like story took a hit as FromSoft's ambition to make beautiful and well polished worlds took the front seat. Understandable as there are neither time nor resources enough to do everything. But it does make it kinda hard to piece together a cohesive narrative. I suspect all the fights over what the lore of dark souls is really happen because not enough resources were put into having a story over having a functioning game that they then try to shove a story into.
Don't forget about AGermanSpy's "Demon's Souls In Depth" run. Loooots of information about every level and background.
Demon souls is better than many souls games but the majority of the fromsoft community hasn't played it.
If that remake is true for ps5 it will be the best souls game ever made mark my words.
Demon souls is underrated while you have overrated games in the souls series
@redxpen Also sombody named Takeshi from Sony Japan studio came up with the idea for Demon souls not Myazaki. Same thing with Bloodborne.... Myazakis best games are with Sony Japan studio which logically makes sense.
Pretty sure that the ”legendary Big M” is Miyazaki.
He is
Damn he crippled a dragon for us to fight with in the souls series
Dragons where a mistake
-Legendary Big Miyazaki
M. Bison
You have a heart of gold. Don’t let them take it from you.
Shit dude reading that really hits different
joel rodriguez
And they just announced the remake. Pretty cool
@@cruddddddddddddddd Yea man I'm hella excited but I do wonder if they added anything new even if it's something slightly different
joel rodriguez
I hope they add the giant’s archstone. The Northern Limits, or whatever it’s called. Some of the designs look different, Flamelurker in particular. I don’t hate it. I like the old design better, but it’s a remake, so I’m okay with it. And the graphics from the screenshots look great.
I’m more curious about how the gameplay with be. More like the Dem Souls/Dark Souls type gameplay, or DS3/Bloodborne type combat. Anyway can’t wait. I was thinking about not even getting a PS5, and they’ve sucked me back in lol
@@cruddddddddddddddd Yeah I got really excited when I saw that it was in the files I really hope that they actually go through with it
I did not realize how many concepts, items, characters and weapons that became well known in the other souls games, came straight from Demon Souls. That is pretty cool.
Today I learned that miyazaki killed dragons with his bare hands
Umbasa, Demon’s Souls lovers working to bring light to this gem of a game
If you liked this video, check out the analysis video I released along side it.
AesirAesthetics already did sir your content inspires me to continue my work as small as it is
Noticed the use of King's Field music when explaining the Moonlight Sword.
Demon's Souls lore never gets the love and attention that Dark Souls and Bloodborne do, even though it's just as rich.
This is probably the best TH-cam video I’ve ever watched. I rewatch it all the time. The Demons Souls lore and world is like no other in the series to me. It is so interesting, bleak, dark, and I can’t believe Miyazaki achieved all of that in his first game. Sure Dark Souls may have been the more popular game, but this one defies any rules of what a video game should be. Paired with that, the story…the story feels so much better than Dark Souls ❤❤
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This game is where the souls journey began for me. Its crazy because the first time I played it, I couldn't help but to hate it. But after pushing through, I discovered the most beautiful scenery and stories of any game I've played. Demons souls a true masterpiece.
Is that you Prod? Key word: weasel
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@@Walamonga1313 yup that's me baby boy, what's up?
Thanks for the video. I do think your theory opens up some possibilities I didn't see before.
A few thoughts:
1. Some people did theorize that King Allant XII unleashed the 2nd scourge not because he "grew melancholy", but because he accidentally discovered the secret in the Boletarian mausoleum. After finding out that Doran, the mythical hero from eons ago, is not only alive, but also wields a matchless power (boasting the highest HP in the game, etc.), Allant decided to seek the soul arts by breaking the 6th archstone with Soulbrand. This is how he unleashed the 2nd scourge.
2. some theorize that the Queen of Latria was kept alive as the giant "heart" in Latria tower because the Old Monk missed her secretly even after murdering her. Or at least this "heart" or "magical womb" is the device by which the Old Monk tried to revive her.
3. You argued that even if the player chooses to turn back after defeating real Allant, the world is still doomed and will only continued to fuel the evils represented by Valley of Defilement. I would say that is not necessarily the case, and the "good ending" is still far better than the "bad ending". The player's agency to choose not to give in to the temptation of ultimate power would at least stop the scourge and save millions of lives. This would also fit your theory that the Old One is merely an amplifier of human's moral tendencies. In other words, either our choice matters, or that it doesn't matter at all. And your overall interpretation and presupposition (including the notion of evil and morality) would be consistent only if the player's choice matters.
4. Miyazaki majored in Sociology before entering the game industry, and I would say he definitely has his inclinations as expressed in the game. He set up different factions and their metanarratives and then hinting subtle inconsistences and contradictions in every of them. In this regard, I would say Demon's Souls is a game about worldviews at war. Even the intro cinematic and the Monumental have conflicting creation accounts.
It's worth noting how Astraea didn't consume her demon soul and holds it in her hands.
The golden garb of the Old Monk in Latria is obviously a reference to the King in Yellow.
Do you see the yellow sign?
Demons souls always had the best lore to me. There was something so immersive about this story. It gave you just enough information to understand what it was you were doing but left you wanting to know more. I just wish I could relive demons souls and dark souls 1 like I did the first time. This is hands down my favorite souls game.
Wait a lore video that isnt 3 years old?!?!?! I go grab my titanite foil hat
This comment didn't age well...
Maiden Astrea remain one of my most memorable bosses in soulsborne game. The only time I felt the same heart-wrenching sorrow was The Boss in MGS3.
moonkinx Sif and Artorias?
Honestly that’s how it was for me. You walk into an arena expecting a boss fight on the same level of disgust as the rest of the Valley of Defilement, only to find what seems to be a couple of romantic partners. Astrea doesn’t care about your mission, she doesn’t care that your world has become a disaster, because she doesn’t care about the Old One. All Astrea ever wanted was to help the people suffering in the Valley, and you wade through a plague to murder her... It really makes you wonder, who’s the real Demon?
Serious Saitama She’s sitting over a pile of gold, not sure how pure her intentions were
You in my story I consider that to be the moment the heart of gold is taken by my characters lack of mercy.
Agree. Literally made me want to return to the Nexus. Never before or after have I experienced not wanting to go on playing simply because of what is happening in game. After the cutscene plays and the music starts... I tried going back through the fog. Then Garl's dialogue. Man, this game changed my whole taste in gaming and really consolidated that videogames are another form of art.
I’m convinced the entire Souls series was created by a man who was very familiar with depression.
Probably but I think it’s important to remember that not everything is a metaphor. People can be creative without everything having to “mean” something.
You'd actually be right lol
Someone so familiar they understand the cure
@@mezla_ Tell that to all my fucking literature teachers
a man familiar with depression is also a man who knows how to stroke his cock
I like this analysis, especially the Take on Latria and the Valley of Defilement
I always liked how vague and elusive the concept of a "god" as well the concept of "good and evil" was in this game
who is here after the reveal for ps5
welcome!
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Yeah it's fucking amazing... I'm just kinda sussed out about that weird 1/3 perspective. As in your character is in the first third of the screen instead of the middle... I REALLY hope this isn't in the end product.
2:03; “The destruction was indescribable... Here’s how the last monumental describes it”.
And the world falls into a veil of fog, no light, no dark. Only great archtrees and ancient dragons, Until....
A Demon's Souls video in 2020? That, sir, has earned you my subscription!
If you liked this video, check out the analysis video I released along side it.
I have a low-key theory that Patches is actually a Monumental that just grew up when he thought to himself "you guys had one job and you fucked it up" and just decided to fuck over humans for the rest of his life.
I don't think Demon's Souls is merely the second time the Old One has been awoken. Once you get down there you see hundreds of metal stakes dotting the land and pierced into the Old One itself. As if this exact same scenario has been repeated hundreds of times and humanity has just been lucky to come back from the brink each time so far.
The devices lodged in the Old One were probably just tools that helped seal it the first time. They're all distinctly different from the sword that undoes the seal.
Fantastic! Now if we can only solve the mystery of the Fool's Idol's baguette!
So Reapers we’re once the highly
revered Shaman’s of the Shadowmen. The Shadowlurkers were once the men and woman who inhabited the island, and the Skeletons, along with the Old Hero, were all distinguished warriors in life.
This game changed my life when it came out 10 years ago
Demon's Souls remake. 🤤
Why remake? Why not just play the original and stop giving the elite the idea we want half assed remakes like resident evil 2 3 and so on. People like you ruin all entertainment.
@@nickcapella2440 it's the best in the series. Why not remake it?
@@nickcapella2440 I think this game could benefit more from a remake than others, because of the area that was apparently left unfinished in the original release. I would love to replay demons souls with the "land of giants" included...
@@nickcapella2440 And people like you ruin discourse. Bluepoint is a good dev team and the Shadow of The Colossus remake shows you don't know what you're talking about - not all remakes are made equal.
First souls game, most memories. Really love the soundtrack for Demon's Souls and atmosphere.
Definitely the most charming of all Souls games. And ironically, one of the darkest (more so than Dark Souls). Even the more primitive soundtrack is amazing simply because of how unique and fitting every track is. Man every time I watch a Demon's Souls video it makes me want to replay it but you'll never get your first 1-3 playthrough(s) back unless you get amnesia...
Demon’s souls is one of the greatest games ever made!!! I’m lucky that this was the first souls game I played. Can’t wait for the remake for the ps5. Been playing it on the ps3 recently to hype myself up for it even more!!!
This game is so depressing. I *love* it.
The Maiden in Black does indeed have the most incredible feet.
Heheheh...ohhhhh.
hentai artists agree
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FUCKING DEGENERATES
wait until next year and they will be remastered in 4k. you fucking degenerates, lol.
Tower of latria is a very interesting zone
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"The legendary Dragon Bone smasher"
*FORCES INTENSIFIES*
Childhood: bad.
Grasses: on.
Oh yeah, it's Guts time 😎
@@AesirAesthetics Can't wait to wear my grasses in the demon's souls remake once again!
I rewatch your content a lot, it's good to keep the fog away from my memory of this game, thank you.
Fantastic video bro. I have been a fan of all the big 'Soulsborne' lore channels for many years. Welcome to that club and I hope to hear more from you in future. These two videos on Demons Souls are fantastic and I look forward to hearing more from you in future. 👌
Yo high-key this is one of the best videos I've watched and that intro is a work of art
Thank you for all the work you put into these, I've been looking forward to them❤
Bruh what did you do to Guts :pepehands:
Eyes and ears glued to the screen the whole time. Excellent work and thanks for compiling this all together!
Glad you liked it
Great in-depth analysis of the story. Been waiting a while for a good video like this to summarize all the details with theories.
If you liked this video, check out the analysis video I released along with it.
I just found your channel through your Kings Field video. I don't know if you have your notifications on, or if you'll see this, but I've got a couple of things to say.
Love your content, love your deliberate speech. Great stuff. Honestly though, you don't sound like a TH-camr that I would really want to go out of my way to listen to so much as I'd love to share a few beers in person with, to speculate and theorize, come up with crazy ideas and have a good laugh with.
TL:DR - subscribed. Keep doing you, man.
I've been enjoying your videos, even the old ones, this channel deserves much more attention. I love your videos Aesir. Thanks for all the entertainment.
All this time and I had no idea there was a narrative reason for the ballistas... amazing video!
It's hard finding solid Demon's Souls content lately thanks to the remake but this was better than I expected, thanks lol
3 weeks ago! Im so glad theres still content coming out for this amazing game
Thank you for the video it was entertaining and I learned a lot, DeS deserves this kind of content as much as DaS. One thing I could argue over is the tone of voice used, I think it could be calmer.
Great work. I really love Demons souls lore and world, and as mentioned below, it is greatly overlooked
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Demon's Souls is my favorite game of all time -- great video mate, love your content.
You DID the story justice very much good sir! It´s all interpretative storytelling after all, and I loved your interpretation.
This was amazing! Thanks so much for making this video. You're gonna be the new Vaati :)
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If you liked this, be sure to check out the Analysis video I released along with it.
Also, excellent video lorebreakdown. Havent played Demons in years but damn i needed this refresher.
this is so good :)
finally i understand everything, thanks for that.
Demons Souls has the best atmosphere and story for me, such a great world.
This lore and story telling are so bad ass!! I never considered that the Old One manifests our psychic wishes and beliefs into reality. I also consider the 'bad ending' in a entirely new light. Well done!!
Wow. Been a fan of Demon's Souls for over a decade, yet your lore exploration, truly was amazing.
It was worth it, every minute, and second.
Glad you liked it
“Ah So you slipped through the fisher too did you? Or did you come to save this land and be remembered as a hero? Hehe hunting for demons? Try one of the arch stones. Now go! That is why you came is it not!? To this accursed bolitaria”.
I think that’s how it goes. Man this game was pure poetry.
Unrelated to the video, but I really want to name my first child Big Hat Logan.
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Does the Old One represent suicide? Characters see the corrupted world as despair, and having their souls devoured as release. So the ending choice is to resist mass suicide, or succumb to it.
How does this compare to Dark Souls? The First Flame seems to be more about a bygone order or hierarchy. How giving yourself to the flame may maintain the dreary status quo at the cost of your life. Or how letting the flames die will plunge the world into a period of darkness and hardship, but leaves space for a new world to form. Sounds sort of like revolution?
Demon's Souls teaches us that we should endure despite the tragedies of the world, and not succumb to suicide.
Dark Souls teaches us that we should not sacrifice ourselves to those in power, and be willing to endure hardship for a better world.
From the personal, to the political.
(This is me thinking about it out loud. Obviously this isn't accepted canon or anything)
I would say that the old one fits suicide less and is more of a metaphor for decay and the negative impulses that dehumanize mankind. Wile the overall theme of Demon's Souls is indeed to persevere in the face of adversity and to gain control over your own demons, so that you may then be able to confront the root of what demonizes us. While the old one does exists and is a physical being it's more a metaphor. You give into the worst that you are and become demonic. You gain power and status bringing others down, by doing evil acts, power without morality is evil. That's why you are given the choice at the end ultimately. To banish and lull the Old One to sleep. Or rouse him to full strength and become his ArchDemon. That is my take. You can lull that which destroys us and to sleep since you are unable to destroy it, you can only learn to control your impulses or continue to be influenced by lack of morality and clarity. Strong but you waste away what you touch. And let's not forget about the soul. A human needs a soul to be elevated above the common animal. The power comes from within. From the connection to the divine in ourselves and that which helps us pierce the fog that blankets man and keeps him as a hollow husk unable to understand. But the power of the soul is an enticing thing. People become corrupt and desire more power than what their own soul gives. They become decadent and lazy due to the fact that they can simply use the soul arts to solve most if not all of their problems. That is what I see on a basic level of Demon's Souls.
@@MrJavier1223 The Old One, Mergo and Kos' Orphan all embody the coldest Truth of all: "Better (for some) to have never been born." Godlike reality-warping beings of unfathomable power, yet all *scream* for release, like newborns, from the agony of eternal 'life'. All are cursed with unquenchable thirst. The Orphan mourns not only his mother, but the stolen life it never had. The player characters become most heroic upon realizing only they have the will, or sanity, to know Death is sometimes the only answer.
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@@Dunge0n Nihilism is a pretty easy concept to understand lol! It make sense in a hopeless or world with origins in darkness. It makes sense Miyazaki is inspired by works that also relate to this concept, Japan being a culture itself nihilistic primarily, especially Lovecraft's work. Berserk is dark fantasy, but not devoid of a positive resolution. Maybe lol
To me both games definitely carry the first message.
Wow your voice has that tone of depth and finality. Very well done video and excellent talk. I thank Sin for introducing me to your videos.
Thank you, and yes Sin is a treasure,
Demon's Souls doesn't come close to being my favorite, but there's something special about that game that's not evident in any of the titles that came after it. The peculiar bleak atmosphere, the charming jank and the way it harmonizes its gameplay with its narrative themes and the overall story, something all the subsequent games more or less expanded on in various different ways and with varrying degrees of success, but there's just something about it I can't quite pin down and say what it is. But it makes it stand out in ways no other game in the From Soft catalog does. A true gem.
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this is really well done and informative. great video!
Thank you, I love Demon's Souls and this video compacts the lore that I love so much in 50 minutes
I love this kind of content and I can tell you put a lot of work in this. I appreciate it and I thank you sir.
Glad you enjoy it!
Amazing video. Excellent, accurate breakdown and good theories.
If you liked this video, check out the analysis video I released along with it.
Finished the remake today and delighted to see the story is fairly obvious if you talk w everybody and read everything. Dark souls was more vague.
Thank you! For making me want to play demon's souls again! The Old One is so cool!
Great video! I thought I already knew a lot about Demon's Souls' lore but I've learned even more! I would to see DeS on PC one day
60 fps patch recently came out for DeS on RPS3 emulator 👍🏻
Holy shii am 9 mins in and already mind blown , demons souls is the only soulsborne game am not familiar with what's going on in the lore even though I've played it a ton but never could grasp the lore by myself, finally someone going in depth with it 💙
It's really cool to see the story laid out so clearly. What I really took away from your video is that there is no "good" ending. From what I knew so far, letting the old one destroy the world was a clear "bad" ending. But, as you pointed out with the valley of defilement, and the general suffering of the world, the "goodness" of each ending is more nuanced. Thanks for the quality video, it's clear that put a lot of effort into it ^^
Excellent video , after finishing demon souls then watching this video , i begun to like the game even more such a masterpiece .
Just like the Nexus Bind, I , once again came back to this Video. Umbasa
And just like the Nexus Bind, I will never let you leave.
Thank you for making this. Holy shit, I love this game, and I watched this from start to finish smiling. Bravo!
Fantastic work. Got me hype for the Remaster.
the Souls love transcends accents.
50 min Demon's Souls vid? Hell yeah!
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Griffith!!!!!!
Gurifisu
what's the name of the song?
@@nicholasp6455 it's the theme from berserk
@@nicholasp6455 Forces
I just realised that the story of Demons Souls is sort of similar to that of Shadow Of The Colossus. Interesting that Bluepoint remade both games too.
22:06 I bet the giant heart was another Berserk inspiration, totally reminds me of Ganishka's artificial behelit that he used to create the Daka monsters. It might not look exactly like it from the manga but this giant womb-like thing being chained up and having monsters spill out of it (when you cut the chains in game) definitely gives the same vibes from berk
Perhaps it's a reference to the Idea of Evil from Berserk.
This was perfectly done, thank you so much
I have no interest towards Demon's and/or Dark Souls but I am so blown away by your Silent Hill story explainations that watched it in one go.
I really like TH-cam channels that are very chill with their videos unlike the millions of hyperactive mainstream channels with "HELLO GUYS I AM DOUCHEBAG NUMBER 200.000 AND WELCOME TO MY NEW VID"
Keep it going m8.
you should give it a try. one of the most immersive games ever made.
As a die hard SH1-4 fan, Demon's Souls and Bloodborne are the only games I've played that have come anywhere close to SH for me. Must be all those umbilical cords.
oh boi, you are missing out on something unique.. there won't be anything like it soon
Have you heard of Demon's Souls' In-Depth by AGermanSpy?
Dude, play them. Souls and Silent Hill are on my top 3 favourite game series. What do they have in common? Amazing atmosphere, majestic soundtracks, immersive as hell and also quite dark (ironically "Dark Souls" isn't nearly as dark as Demon's or Bloodborne)
this is great im glad i caught this video before i played the remake my experience started with the soul series started at Dark 1 and i never got to experience this game myself but soon i will and the story seems super interesting and in some aspects even darker then its successor
Justiça finished the game. Great video! Keep upa the good work man!
Really nice video, Demon's is such a great game.
That voice... Friede, bring me my flail.
My voice is pain :(
I pray to the Old One that DeS remake comes out this year. Umbasa.
Great video my dude.
This is the best video I've seen on DeS
What if there is no virtually no difference between a demon and a human. The only difference is that a demon is an amalgam of souls together and the body comes to reflect the state of that amalgamation. Soulsborne games often play around with that concept that monsters in game are the twisted forms of mortals. The old one absorbs souls and creates demons possibly by overloading that body with souls it has absorbed.
I've noticed some of the dialogue is straight out of the wiki(which is probably directly from the game since From loves that shit.) I think you really bring this to life when you stay away from that stuff, since it is written in such an antiseptic way as specific descriptions without context. Tying it all together is what you have a talent for.
It would be neat to see some more focus on the intertwining weapons and styles. It would pique the interest in the other games' lore and give your audience things to consider beyond the specific story explanation.
Just my 2 cents. Great video, man. I dig it immensely.
This video was that good I've just bought demon souls again... Great summary
What I’d give to experience this game for the first time again lol I’ll always hold out hope for a remake (not just a remaster!) or a sequel one day
This video is very well done!
If you liked this video, check out the Analysis video I released along with it.
This is still the best Demon's Souls video.
Thank you for breaking down the story. I learnt a lot.
QUESTION #1:
if maiden cannot die, how is it possible in the end to choose to kill her?
QUESTION #2:
Why both endings will end in despair, the maiden would lul the old one to sleep and therefore we will have peace.
QUESTION #3:
So if we choose to kill the maiden and take the souls, do we also become a blob like king allant?
As you see my questions are on the vagueness of the endings. If you can make a video just talking about the endings and their meanings , it'd be great. (just throwing an idea)
The Valley of Defilement is genius and misunderstood. The point is that there's an ancient holy church built under the valley that had been forgotten. It's kindness and Holiness radiates out calling all the forgotten, the aborted, the suffering, the lost. It looks like pure suffering and horror, but the heart of it is actually positive. It's subversive. And it's presentation is seemingly pure horror. Which adds a layer to the whole scenario. At first it appears hopeless but actually isn't so as you cleansing it was part of the process of helping the poor. You are doing God's will in the valley. And Astrea was doing evil by becoming demonic and needed to be put out like all other demons in the area that increased suffering.
The first Souls game I played & completed. Great to see it getting attention. Ostrava is the one I'll remember, instead of Solaire.
I just bought a PS3 for the soul (heh heh) purpose of playing this game. Can’t flippin’ wait!
Just stumbled across this channel, love it! Demon's Souls has always been my favourite! From the accent I have to ask: are you Icelandic, Aesir?
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haha, hlaut að vera! tók mig samt smá tíma að spotta það.. Geggjað að ramba inn á svona gæðaefni frá Íslendingi, er á KotOR 2 myndbandinu núna að rekja mig aftur, þetta er fjársjóðskista af efni, ekkert smá vel gert! Kudos!
@@mannaudur takk fyrir :)
Amazing video! Honestly nothing matches Demon's Souls atmosphere....it's just too weird, sad, dark and beautiful. Music is fantastic and seeing all those things that made Souls Series is lovely. I played Demon's Souls last from the Souls gauntlet...and if I may say eventhough I don't play it that much, it's probably my favourite. With the rough edges it's just makes the perfect diamond.
The Valley of Defilement and Latria are just definition of Souls lore.
Agree. It's the most fantastical out of all in my opinion, the most "written fiction/story" of them all. It just has that vibe. And I love that. The whole game feels like an adventure in old stories. The atmosphere is so damn immersive too, the visuals and sounds. It's definitely rough around the edges gameplay wise but it is charming as hell
Great video, the dramatic reading works really well.
The Mercury in the Tower of Latria may not have been given to them in an attempt to drive them mad. As you said silver is know to have some healing properties, mercury used to be known as quicksilver and was actually used in some medicines leading to madness and death. So it could be the people who ran the Tower of Latria may have had good intentions to heal those kept there but inadvertently caused them so worsen and go mad.
Masterful, just masterful!
Learning all about demon souls to be the vaati of the game once the remake comes out