{"id":829519,"date":"2024-04-30T21:33:47","date_gmt":"2024-04-30T21:33:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/games\/829519\/"},"modified":"2024-04-30T21:33:47","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T21:33:47","slug":"this-game-should-have-never-succeeded","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/games\/829519\/","title":{"rendered":"This Game Should Have Never Succeeded"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title = \"This Game Should Have Never Succeeded\"   width=\"580\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ryNzLWVbvkg\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<br \/>\nLevel your browser\u2019s STR\/DEX by maining Opera at https:\/\/operagx.gg\/Manley Here is another Dark Souls Video essay by a white guy with a checkmark. From Elden Ring to Demon&#8217;s Souls, Dark Souls is legendary, but the franchise almost never made it out of blightotwn between Sony almost shutting the whole series down with the release of Demon&#8217;s Souls, to the troubled launch of the first Dark Souls altogether. It took five years for the majority of creators to start even looking in this games direction to start writing video essays and retrospectives on what is one of the greatest, impactful games of all time. I hope you enjoy \ud83d\ude42 Hoping Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC gives us more of that classic formula. <\/p>\n<p>Check out the discord and consider picking up a save file over on the Patreon!  https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/ManleyReviews<br \/>\nTwitter: https:\/\/twitter.com\/ManleyReviews<br \/>\nDiscord: https:\/\/discord.gg\/hMDk7ZN4mn<\/p>\n<p>Other Episodes:<br \/>\nTears of the Kingdom: https:\/\/youtu.be\/Qiah_hJTxjQ<br \/>\nDishonored: https:\/\/youtu.be\/A-x1pnYIS10<br \/>\nNFS Most Wanted: https:\/\/youtu.be\/9Oln-5mMZwE<br \/>\nTwilight Princess: https:\/\/youtu.be\/E1tuGbuj18w<\/p>\n<p>Links and Sources Used:<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dark Souls 1 but it&#039;s the DAY ONE Release Version\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rsYD4QZQ3tU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dark Souls: PS3 vs Xbox 360 Blighttown Frame Rate Test\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ha6K5KtW3W8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"(DARK SOULS Tutorial) EP.1 - Managing the camera against big enemies\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ryaryEJ9IrA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The cruel and beautiful world of Dark Souls\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XQ55eW5Q2jM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Making of - Dark Souls [Behind the Scenes]\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YQoAJ0M487M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dark Souls 1 Changed My Life\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8bEBo_CktqA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"[ThePruld] When you go dark souls with your best mates\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bzJDimvPW1Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Making of Demon&#039;s Souls\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vg-nbN0d110?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"[ThePruld] When you go dark souls with your best mates\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bzJDimvPW1Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Making of Dark Souls\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/E3UtX9Gd75I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dark Souls: Fiery Death Gameplay - TGS 2011 (PS3, Xbox 360)\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-AA18rm9iYM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"&quot;try jumping, amazing treasure ahead&quot; Dark Souls 3\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IcDGMU2weeA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"This is what 1000 hours on Dark Souls looks like\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QdylORaumnw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dark Souls - [Part 29] - The Great Hollow\/Ash Lake - No Commentary\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lEcV-x5GWcg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dark Souls Pro Skater\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/A7YwoWF1C1o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"reddit-embed-bq\" style=\"height:500px\" ><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/darksouls\/comments\/1c7nql\/dark_souls_sales_figures_23_million\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dark Souls sales figures, 2.3 million!!<\/a><br \/> by<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/user\/mojie55\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">u\/mojie55<\/a> in<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/darksouls\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">darksouls<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/embed.reddit.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"UTF-8\"><\/script><br \/>\nhttps:\/\/gigazine.net\/news\/20120228-darksouls-miyazaki-interview\/<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/demons-souls-was-a-failure-before-miyazaki-stepped-up<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/blog.playstation.com\/archive\/2013\/01\/22\/demons-souls-creator-looks-back-at-the-making-of-an-rpg-classic\/<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20230131201456\/https:\/\/dondonrv.com\/c\/103\/hidetaka-miyazaki-joins-fromsoftware<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20230201233018\/https:\/\/dondonrv.com\/c\/115\/the-making-of-demon-s-souls<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.play3.de\/2010\/08\/05\/nachgefragt-exklusiv-interview-mit-den-demons-soul-entwicklern\/<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/gamefaqs.gamespot.com\/boards\/954345-demons-souls\/57478996<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.destructoid.com\/hidetaka-miyazaki-feels-unworthy-of-dark-souls-zelda-comparisons\/<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.gamespot.com\/articles\/dark-souls-creator-feels-unworthy-of-comparisons-t\/1100-6444200\/<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/technology\/2015\/mar\/31\/bloodborne-dark-souls-creator-hidetaka-miyazaki-interview<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/2012\/11\/02\/dark-souls-miyazaki-talks-artorias-of-the-abyss<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.gamesindustry.biz\/dark-souls-sells-over-a-million-to-push-namco-bandai-financials-forward<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.famitsu.com\/news\/201506\/30082036.html<\/p>\n<p>Timestamps:<\/p>\n<p>0:00 Dark Souls<br \/>\n1:49 Gxit Gxud<br \/>\n3:50 Dark Souls was not an instant hood classic<br \/>\n5:12 2011 and Growing Discomfort<br \/>\n7:27 Sony&#8217;s Secret Deal to Beat Xbox (demon&#8217;s souls)<br \/>\n10:21 Miyazaki takes over a failed project.<br \/>\n13:20 Farm To Table Game Development<br \/>\n15:44 How do you Sell Satisfaction<br \/>\n18:50 DS1 Day 1<br \/>\n20:52 Getting Lost<br \/>\n23:44 thE iNtRrcoNnEcted WorLd of Dark Souls<br \/>\n26:32 &#8220;The Dark Souls Gameplay Difference&#8221; TM<br \/>\n29:17 Someone&#8217;s First Time Playing Dark Souls in 2024<br \/>\n30:47 Tongue butt whole<\/p>\n<p>Embark on an epic journey through the twisted corridors of Lordran as we delve into the Untold story behind the development of one of the most influential games of all time. In this video we explore the challenges faced by From Software during development and the visionary genius of Hidetaka Miyazaki that brought this dark fantasy world to life all while giving a modern retrospective analysis on the game itself. How does it hold up to modern standards? What made this game explode in popularity almost five years after its lukewarm release? What made this game so inspiring that it created a genre? All this and more and answered deep within the depths of Lordran, where danger lurks around every corner and death is a constant companion. <\/p>\n<p>#darksouls #eldenring #soulsborne<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Level your browser\u2019s STR\/DEX by maining Opera at https:\/\/operagx.gg\/Manley Here is another Dark Souls Video es<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":829520,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[212,32558,32561,7188,2825,64810,153114,191598,203,191597,54417,281768,7200,304174,99759,1315,8623,7209,201165,20570,4229,304172,15,1693,10938,501,304173,2260,14038,14037,14844],"class_list":{"0":"post-829519","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-rpg","8":"tag-dark-souls","9":"tag-dark-souls-1","10":"tag-dark-souls-1-story","11":"tag-dark-souls-2","12":"tag-dark-souls-3","13":"tag-dark-souls-bad","14":"tag-dark-souls-first-reaction","15":"tag-dark-souls-good","16":"tag-dark-souls-remastered","17":"tag-dark-souls-retrospecitve","18":"tag-dark-souls-video-essay","19":"tag-dishonored","20":"tag-elden-ring","21":"tag-elden-ring-shadow-of-the-erdtree","22":"tag-eldenring","23":"tag-entertainment","24":"tag-from-soft","25":"tag-from-software","26":"tag-fromsoft-games","27":"tag-git-gud","28":"tag-iron-pineapple","29":"tag-manley-reviews","30":"tag-rpg","31":"tag-sekiro","32":"tag-souls-like","33":"tag-story","34":"tag-the-day-the-world-got-gud","35":"tag-twilight-princess","36":"tag-vaati","37":"tag-vaatividya","38":"tag-video-essay"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/games\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/829519","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/games\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/games\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/games\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/games\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=829519"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/games\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/829519\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/games\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/829520"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/games\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=829519"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/games\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=829519"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/games\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=829519"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}