Lebedev "Mighty Semchan" Semyon
Souls-like games have a reputation for being incredibly tough. Completing Dark Souls is already an impressive accomplishment, but some dedicated players push the limits even further by imposing extreme challenges upon themselves. From unconventional controls to seemingly impossible restrictions, let's explore some of the most mind-blowing ways gamers have conquered these brutal titles.
Beating Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice While Blindfolded
Streamer Mitchriz achieved an astonishing feat—completing Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice without looking at the screen. After a month of practice, he managed to beat the entire game in one uninterrupted session.
He relied entirely on audio cues, using attacks to gauge distances and counting steps to navigate. Despite his careful planning, there were moments when he miscalculated and fell to his death.
Surprisingly, the final boss, Isshin, was not his greatest challenge—Mitchriz defeated him on his second attempt, finishing the run in 4 hours, 35 minutes, and 13 seconds.
MissMikkaa's Dual Malenia Victory on a Dance Pad and Controller
In September 2022, Swedish streamer MissMikkaa began a unique journey that would make her a legend in the Elden Ring community. She decided to play the game using a dance pad—a device that most would never associate with gaming, let alone completing a notoriously difficult game like Elden Ring. She not only succeeded in finishing the game on a dance pad, but later, she took on the ultimate challenge of playing two copies of the game simultaneously: one on a PlayStation 5 with a traditional controller and the other on a PC with the dance pad. This feat required an incredible amount of skill, coordination, and multitasking.
On January 5, 2023, after 199 attempts, MissMikkaa completed her most impressive achievement to date—defeating two copies of Malenia, one on each system. Malenia, one of the toughest bosses in Elden Ring, is renowned for her brutal mechanics and difficulty. To defeat her twice in one run—controlling both versions of the game at once — was no easy task. After completing the battle, MissMikkaa described the experience as physically exhausting, claiming that it was "worse than a gym workout." Despite the immense difficulty, she managed to pull off the victory.
During the same stream, MissMikkaa also attempted to defeat two Radagons at once, almost achieving success on one of her first tries. Her achievements have solidified her as one of the most inventive and dedicated gamers in the Elden Ring community, earning her respect and admiration from fans around the world.
Twitch's Control Over Ornstein and Smough in Dark Souls
In a groundbreaking moment in gaming history, the Twitch community embarked on a unique and incredibly difficult challenge in Dark Souls. This challenge was not about mastering the game on your own, but rather about a collective effort to complete it through the power of Twitch chat. A group of gamers set up a special stream in which viewers controlled the actions of the player by typing commands into the chat. The first week of the stream was chaotic, as viewers struggled to even leave the tutorial area. However, as the game progressed, viewers gained more control and began to make actual progress.
The most remarkable achievement of this stream was the defeat of the notoriously difficult bosses Ornstein and Smough. The process was far from easy—it took a total of six hours to finally take down the duo. However, the final victory only took five minutes, demonstrating how the community's efforts and teamwork culminated in a successful outcome. The shared experience was not just a personal triumph for the participants but a monumental victory for the Twitch gaming community as a whole.
The SL1 God Run Challenge: A Two-Year Struggle
Streamer Dinossindgeil set out on a journey that would test his skill, patience, and perseverance in ways that few could understand. He took on the God Run challenge, a notoriously difficult task where a player attempts to complete all seven FromSoftware games on the hardest settings. What made this challenge even more impressive was that Dinossindgeil decided to tackle it as a level 1 character, meaning he would not level up or increase his stats at all. To make matters even more difficult, he also forbade himself from taking any damage throughout the entire journey.
Dinossindgeil completed the challenge, finishing Dark Souls, Dark Souls II, Dark Souls III, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Bloodborne, Elden Ring, and Demon's Souls in succession, all without leveling up or taking a single hit. This remarkable feat took him nearly two years to complete, with countless failed attempts, bugs, and setbacks along the way. However, after finally defeating the final boss of Dark Souls III, the Soul of Cinder, Dinossindgeil broke down in tears, overwhelmed by the emotional weight of what he had just accomplished. The two-year journey had been a grueling test of endurance, but his perseverance paid off in the end.
Beating Dark Souls with Just Your Voice
In the world of gaming, there are few feats as unique as completing Dark Souls with only the power of your voice. Bearzly, a gamer known for his innovative and bizarre challenges, decided to take on Dark Souls using nothing but his voice to control the game. At first, Bearzly was skeptical of the idea, considering it nearly impossible. However, after hearing about voice-activated keyboard programs, he decided to give it a shot. Using VoiceAttack, a program designed to map voice commands to keyboard inputs, Bearzly embarked on the journey.
The challenge was made even more difficult by the inherent lag between his spoken commands and the actions in the game. Despite this, Bearzly managed to complete the entire game using only his voice, a feat that took him 30 hours and resulted in 485 deaths. The achievement was nothing short of extraordinary, and he later shared his experience with the world, showcasing the absurdity and innovation that the gaming community is known for.
Super Louis 64's Banana-Controlled Dark Souls 3
Streamer Super Louis 64 took the concept of unconventional controllers to a whole new level when he decided to complete Dark Souls 3 using a set of bananas. These bananas were wired together and acted as individual buttons, each corresponding to a different action in the game, such as movement, targeting, or using items. Super Louis 64’s “banana controller” quickly became an internet sensation, and the quirky nature of the challenge made it both amusing and impressive.
As he navigated the world of Dark Souls 3, Super Louis 64 encountered countless hilarious moments, often confusing the bananas and misfiring his actions. His famous quotes, including "This banana is not for targeting!" and "This banana cannot attack!" became iconic within the community. Despite the challenges, Super Louis 64 persevered, and his stream raised over $700 in donations for charity. His innovative and humorous approach to the game earned him a special place in the hearts of fans around the world.
Speedrunning Elden Ring in Under 4 Minutes
Elden Ring is known for its sprawling world, detailed lore, and challenging bosses. It’s a game that encourages exploration and mastery of its systems. However, speedrunner HYP3RSOMNIAC managed to break the game in a way that no one expected. Using a glitch known as “Zips,” which allowed him to teleport to crucial points in the game, HYP3RSOMNIAC completed the game in under four minutes.
The speedrun was so fast that it felt as though the game’s world was moving in slow motion. The glitch essentially skipped entire sections of the game, allowing him to reach the final bosses in record time. Mitchriz, the blindfolded Sekiro runner, came in third place in this category, trailing HYP3RSOMNIAC by just 24 seconds. In the world of speedrunning, that 24-second difference is a lifetime, and HYP3RSOMNIAC’s achievement remains a high point in the history of Elden Ring speedrunning.
Ground Slam Victory in Elden Ring Using the Character's Butt
Blogger Distortion2 took on Elden Ring in an unconventional and humorous way — using the Ground Slam ability to defeat every boss. The Ground Slam skill causes a shockwave upon landing, dealing damage to enemies in the area. Distortion2 took advantage of this move, jumping on enemies and using the shockwave to defeat them. While the ability worked well early in the game, it became less effective as stronger and more advanced bosses appeared.
Despite the increasing difficulty, Distortion2 pressed on, using his unique strategy to defeat even the toughest foes. The challenge became more complex as the game progressed, but Distortion2’s creativity and persistence paid off in the end. His Ground Slam run is a testament to the ingenuity and humor that makes the gaming community so special.
Let Me Solo Her: The Legendary Elden Ring Hero
In the world of Elden Ring, one player has become a legend for his heroic deeds. Known as "Let Me Solo Her," this player made it his mission to help other players defeat Malenia, one of the toughest bosses in the game. Let Me Solo Her’s appearance became iconic — wearing only a pot on his head and wielding two katanas, he would summon into other players’ worlds and defeat Malenia on their behalf.
His heroics did not go unnoticed. Fans flocked to Reddit to celebrate his accomplishments, and his fame spread throughout the Elden Ring community. Let Me Solo Her’s selflessness and skill made him a hero, and his contributions continue to live on in the hearts of Elden Ring players around the world.
LilAggy's Dark Souls Run Using "Dung Pie" as a Weapon
In an absurd yet entertaining challenge, blogger LilAggy decided to complete Dark Souls using only the "Dung Pie" as his weapon. This item, which deals poison damage over time, became his only means of offense. LilAggy’s playthrough, which took 7.5 hours, was a testament to his creativity and willingness to embrace the absurd.
The Dark Souls bosses, including Ornstein and Smough, were no match for LilAggy’s determination. His unorthodox strategy became a fan favorite, and his unique run is a perfect example of how thinking outside the box can lead to a truly memorable gaming experience.
DrDeComposing's Elden Ring Run on a Saxophone Without Taking Damage
In one of the most unique challenges ever attempted, streamer DrDeComposing completed Elden Ring without taking any damage while using an electric saxophone as his controller. The saxophone, an unlikely input device, was connected to his PC and translated its signals into the necessary keyboard and mouse commands. Despite the significant delay in input, DrDeComposing’s determination and skill allowed him to defeat all the main bosses without taking a single hit.
This incredible achievement was the result of months of practice and perseverance, and it has since become one of the most remarkable feats in the history of Elden Ring.
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