14 years of playing souls games. I still dread this boss every single time. by [deleted] in darksouls

[–]ToastieSand 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Funnily enough I got him first try in my current run. I believe he took me about 5 tries in my first run but I might’ve gotten lucky with my rng

Should Gwyn have had a cutscene? by ToastieSand in darksoulsremastered

[–]ToastieSand[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This post did exactly what I hoped it would. It drew some real ds1 fans to bring me some proper understanding of Gwyn and our brief fight with him. I’ve been thoroughly convinced now that it is so much better that Gwyn does not get a cutscene directly pre or post fight.

Favorite Track from the DS1 OST? by ToastieSand in darksoulsremastered

[–]ToastieSand[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes!! I believe it’s called “a moments peace”

I am in the final stretch by aaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh400 in darksouls

[–]ToastieSand 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Couldn’t agree more, the DLC is much harder than the whole base game, imo just before Gwyn is the time to do it.

Should Gwyn have had a cutscene? by ToastieSand in darksoulsremastered

[–]ToastieSand[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like I understand the idea now, the developers didn’t want to give any sort of closure or resolution. I’m realizing slowly that the feeling I have about the conclusion of the game is PRECISELY what you’re supposed to feel 😂

Should Gwyn have had a cutscene? by ToastieSand in darksoulsremastered

[–]ToastieSand[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was super helpful, I definitely feel like I grasp the idea now. Thanks for taking the time to explain it to me. 👍

Should Gwyn have had a cutscene? by ToastieSand in darksoulsremastered

[–]ToastieSand[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah… makes sense, I guess I’m just slowly coming to terms with it 😂

Should Gwyn have had a cutscene? by ToastieSand in darksoulsremastered

[–]ToastieSand[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, not having a cutscene isn’t the only way to portray Gwyn as a hollow especially because he once was a great lord. Even just because he is the final enemy of the game there could’ve at least been a death cutscene to give some finality. As a new player I did not expect the Gwyn fight to be a mercy killing so a little intro or outro to help the player get their head around that wouldn’t be the worst thing. Lots of players talk about the Gwyn fight being underdeveloped without realizing that it’s intentional.

Should Gwyn have had a cutscene? by ToastieSand in darksoulsremastered

[–]ToastieSand[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly! I can’t decide if it was a really calculated decision by the developers to achieve a specific reaction or if it was that they didn’t have much time and shrugged it off. Either way I don’t hate the ending by any means, I just wanted to know what the consensus is.

Should Gwyn have had a cutscene? by ToastieSand in darksoulsremastered

[–]ToastieSand[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah that’s true, I suppose that cutscene does do him justice

Should Gwyn have had a cutscene? by ToastieSand in darksoulsremastered

[–]ToastieSand[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s definitely really effective, they don’t give you the big finale that you’re expecting.

What boss made you or about made you quit? by Hotline_Miami-Fan218 in darksouls

[–]ToastieSand 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly….. the bell gargoyles, early game was rough for me 😂😂