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Silksong part 13 (Patreon)

Published:
2025-11-25 22:41:45
Imported:
2025-11

Content

Anyone with a keen eye will probably work out pretty quickly why this episode took so long

I'm joking its very obvious that I am miserable during this lol

So a couple of things: 

First of all an apology, I was in a bad mood and it showed: I am sorry

This is probably the worst video I've ever made

I need honest opinions: do I cut out my miserable rants? Are they entertaining? I did laugh at myself when editing but I think it may be too negative for YouTube lol idk?

Thank you to anyone who watches this, bless you 

Do I make an intro summarising the above to prepare people for this video? Or a pinned comment? Idk, imo this is as bad as my patience gets.Good luck!

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losing my patience and my mind | Hollow Knight: Silksong

the worst video i've ever put online, sorry y'all lol

Comments

LooseSeal

I feel like people appreciate the rage against the game as long as you eventually persevere. That’s kind of why people watch games like this and Dark Souls like games

G. Gringle

Mount Fay and Broodmother in one video? My condolences. Any frustration is quite understandable.

aran

Haven't watched yet but, please know that it's not you, this game is much more frustrating than the first one. I independently came to the conclusion that this is Team Cherry's Dark Souls 2 before I heard you say it in a video lol. DS2 is still my least favorite because the challenge increase over DS1 felt straight up malicious and hateful to the player. There's a way to increase the challenge while still making it feel fair and Cherry and Fromsoft both missed the mark in some areas with both games. I hope you recover your enjoyment, persevere and don't settle for the easy ending because there's some really cool content at the end! Not the mini games though, they can perish in nuclear fire

agus

the game is frustrating, so i think people will definitely understand. you could make a little intro if it puts your mind at ease, but i don't think you owe it to anyone! on the other side, the game started to be truly fun for me when i unlocked double jump, so i hope the game gets a little more enjoyable for you now! i haven't watched yet, but mount faye was one of my fav areas <3

McCreedyAlastor193

I can throw in my two cents regarding the questions you asked. Personally, I don't mind any miserable rants you feel like leaving in your videos. Whether or not you are having fun with the game you are completely in your rights to express your opinion on with things you like/don't like in your videos. Leaving your thoughts in the video at the intro/outro might be preferable than a pinned comment since that way people can get a better understanding how you feel rather than reading the comment and (possibly) misconstrued what you're trying to get across. I much rather prefer the transparency from a content creator and would not want you to feel like you have to bottle up your frustrations. Speaking from personal experience on that one. I'm sorry if you feel like these videos are not up to the quality you had hoped for, but I know myself and several others do look forward for these kinds of uploads because we want to see how others experience the moments that Silksong provides. Take the time you need with this game and if you feel like you want to play this on your off time then that's okay too. Do what makes you happy. We got your back. Bapanada.

InarteS

It's all good, showing the sweat and tears while getting throught a tough game is part of the journey. Aswell as entertaining, feeling the empathy while being able to see your frustrstion too, that the game is not just a walk in the park!

Neil Hanson

Personally I don't mind it at all when people have a rant and get frustrated during a lets play because I'm here to see an authentic reaction from the player. If that's how you were feeling then that's what I want to see. In regards to YouTube, like you said, you could give a little heads-up in either a text or recorded form so people can choose if they want to watch. As for the game itself, yes, it can be much more punishing and frustrating than Hollow Knight ever was and I had my fair share of swearing fits at the tv whilst playing but in the end, after the credits had rolled I knew I loved this game more than the original (which is saying something as Hollow Knight has been in my top three games of all time ever since I first played it).

l.h. riley

Never change who you are 💜

agus

okay, now that i watched it some more, i just think the area didn't click with you :( but i wouldn't feel bad about it though? it's clear that you're not mean or moody, but rather tired and frustrated. honedstly, you should have seen me in bilewater... that place had my autism go insane. like full on crying hitting myself insane lol. i'm glad you posted this though, i had fun watching it! and it made me feel less alone about losing my mind at some parts of the game (which i agree, as much as i love silksong, some game design decisiones are baffling and almost cruel). good luck out there! sending you hugs <3

a smith

I don't have much new to add to the voices that have chimed in already, but the little editing touches are always a joy. If there was a potential of your frustrations coming across as off putting to the audience (and I don't think that's ever been the case!), I think those clever little moments always help break tension and also remind the audience that you are a performer. I think the only reactions that would bring down a playthrough (from an audience perspective) would be you being visibly bored and not engaged with the game. Sure, if it was just frustration start to finish throughout a series, that would be tiring, but so would watching someone be endlessly, breathlessly positive too! No idea if you've had any performance background before youtube, but I think you have really good instincts and you bring a great energy to what you do.

blysk

Don't worry too much about cutting out the rants, they are not that bad. While I wouldn't call them entertaining as such, it is interesting to get some insight in your feelings about the game, especially at such a miserable area like Mount Fay... It's obvious that you struggle with Silksong, especially after watching the cheerful and positive Batman-series. And it is really sad to hear that the videos performances doesn't hold up to your expectations, that honestly must feel really crushing as I can imagine you did put a lot of effort and hope into the series. I don't know if you are at that point yet, but if you feel like you want to step away from Silksong in favor of any other game, just do it, there is no shame in canceling a series if it doesn't work out for whatever reason.

Royce Sparks

Keep the rants, authentic Amber is the best!!

resonatrium

Your comments always feel well reasoned, instead of being dismissive like negative comments can be. Honestly, they match a lot of my own feelings toward the game, so they are actually comforting to hear. I can't deny, the game is great, but a lot of times I feel out of phase with what it demands, and am left with an empty feeling when I finally push through. It took a four year break for me to come around to HK. Maybe hibernating on Silksong, and tackling it in the next year would help. I'd hate to have the pressure of finishing the current playthrough ruin your impression of the game.

silybun

I think adding an intro where you give people a heads up would be good! I personally like it when youtubers express their true feelings about a game while playing and I didn't find your rants to be over the top or anything, most people dislike the Broodmother fight so I think most people will understand that it was a frustrating fight and will probably relate to it as well. I also think you should leave fights or areas that are too frustrating for later, there's no shame in coming back more prepared. The game is special and you should play it in the way that is most enjoyable for you! Don't let youtube comments affect how you play the game (though I know this isn't an easy thing to ignore)

Axylaric

Personally I think part of the appeal of your videos is how genuine you come across, so I don't think you should filter your experience - and let's be honest certain people will complain either way, ha. Also, not a criticism, but on what you said at the end - it's not your fault, but it sounds like your expectations for the performance of the series were a bit unrealistic. When you played HK the game had been out 5 years and had lots of passionate fans who loved re-experiencing it through content creators. There also weren't many high quality creators playing a 5YO game at the same time, so I think the quality of yours made it rise to the top and retain those fans throughout. When Silksong came out it was one of the most hyped releases ever and basically all creators who'd played HK were starting at once, so you had massive competition for views. There also weren't any fans looking to re-experience the game as they were playing it themselves, and many (like myself) were very wary of spoilers so may have avoided content on the game for weeks after release. I feel the odds just weren't at all in your favour for getting the kinds of views your HK series did. Nothing to do with you, or the quality of your videos, just a different situation. But I can see why you would've had the hopes you did, and it's only human that your disappointment coloured your experience of the game - though also a shame given how excited you were

RedCrusade

I'm here for your honest reaction to games, so if you get rant-y, I say absolutely, have at it. I ranted during some parts of this game also, so I get it

danberado

I'll join the choir and say I don't mind a frustrated rant. The game is hard so I took a break from it myself, still don't want to be spoiled so I took a break from your videos too. What I'm less comfortable with is you feeling compelled to "put on a show" so to speak. I feel like playing games when you're enjoying them is the heart of what I get out your channel, and when you feel obligated to slog through something that isn't currently engaging for you my response would be to shelve it.

Amythistfire

I think you should title the video "Mount Fay BROKE ME" and include those stupid ice spear enemies in the thumbnail next to broodmother

Julian

No apologies needed 🙂 I actually really enjoy hearing your thoughts, positive or negative. And sometimes venting is needed, especially with how tough a game like this looks (I'm not playing it myself, I don't think I could take it 😄). As far as keeping the ranty bits, I'd say that's all up to whether or not you're comfortable keeping them in. If not, take them out. If you can breathe easy with whatever comes if you leave them in, leave them in (not that anything should come of it other than support and understanding). Maybe the added warning intro would help you feel better about it, who knows. Could always make it and not put it in if you don't want it 🤷‍♂️ I love how honest you are and can definitely understand the frustration from the game and the video making in general. I remember learning in dark souls at one point that sometimes I had to ask myself if whatever reward sat at the end of the level was really worth the frustration and, some parts of that game really weren't haha. And I wish the videos were doing as well as you'd hoped and that another game will become an unexpected treasure trove for you. This was a great video, btw. Just wanted to end with that 🫂

Linktothefuture

🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 So I am only 34 mins into the video but I wanted to express just how much empathy I feel for you. I too have such a love/hate relationship with this game it's not even funny. I completely understand how you are feeling... the level of frustration over the difficulty combined with the love for HK and the story telling and the lore... it's difficult to appreciate the good when you feel like you have just been beaten down so hard from a fight, platforming challenge, or whatever. I could certainly offer some advice to help a lot, but right now I feel like you just need the love. I hope you know that you have a community of fans behind you supporting you 100%.

Johno711

Maybe swearing and saying "SUCK SHIT" and stuff to bosses more -you know just for catharsis - would help lol

Rockwizard5

Something that is really important to this genre of game, is to know when to leave something and come back to it later. There are so many paths and ways to go and upgrades to find all over the place, so if something is too difficult or just demanding too much of you, id fully recommend leaning into that. It can get really frustrating when you bash your head against a wall over and over when realistically you could just come back to this later either when you are in a better headspace or have more tools available to help you through that tough section. This game is incredible but there are absolutely ways you can play this game that can sourer your experience and I wouldn't want you to do that knowing how much you love Hollow Knight.

Andrew LaValley

It's definitely ok to give up and come back. I fought this boss with a lot more nail upgrades so it felt a lot shorter. I definitely had to leave a come back to several fights in this game. It's certainly tougher than the original. I don't think you sounded bad with your complaining. When you laugh through it I don't find it negative enough. Now if you came at it yelling or crying, then I might be bothered, but I don't mind otherwise.

Johno711

Just finished the video, you're being wayyy to harsh on yourself - the video was legit good lol, this was legit just relatively mild normal frustration (and warranted) (I've seen a dude legit scream at this game, so compared to that you just seem mildly annoyed) The game has a tough rhythm to get in sync with, and took me a while (very much takes a while to get back after long breaks), but your instinct that you were underlevelled for broodmother was a good one

G. Gringle

Your instincts were correct. There is a deep docks item. I used that (and some 🔥 swearing) to help me up the mountain. Took quite a few deaths before I had that aha moment. But the warmth is brief and relies on the shard system, so I still had to be pretty strategic and conservative with it while learning the route. I’m usually pretty mellow, but this game has me so tense! It’s not exactly something I can play to unwind after a stressful day at work. The relentless fights are so long, and when I finally get through them my heart is racing like crazy. I feel exhausted, like I just outran a bear, and the only reward is survival…until the next bear. I totally understood why you felt like you might pass out fighting the Last Judge a while ago. And the cramped space in that brutal Broodmother fight 🤬! Your reactions have helped affirm my own struggles. If you’re worried about this video being someone’s first impression of you, a disclaimer could help...but I don’t think you owe anyone that. You’ve just gotta do what feels right in your gut. People can be unkind on YouTube, but… Real Amber is the right Amber. That’s what so many of us appreciate...your passion, expressiveness, and authenticity. I’m here for the laughs, the tears, and yes, even the spiciness lol…I'd just hate for it to wear you down when you’re at a low point. Your thoughts and feelings on the game are valid and relatable. I think you were just so tired, yo 🫂. Hope the Buttman—er, Batman—games bring some levity for you. I’m gonna catch up on those.

Serik Bukenov

Your feelings are relatable. There were many times throughout this game when I felt infuriated and I crashed out many times, but it's a beautiful experience nevertheless. A lot of people find this game difficult and mean, so it's a universal experience at this point. I personally enjoy the authenticity, and like the series. Keep up good work!

Huib Gelling

Praise the Power of Panic! In all seriousness, I think the game is going too far in beating the player down and then rewarding them for going through something that just wasn’t fun. I’m being slightly hyperbolic (only slightly), but it is bordering on abuse: the game antagonizes you and demands you to do something that requires too much of you, and then gives you something cool or pretty or does something nice, after which you feel guilty for being annoyed, frustrated and angry, where actually the game was purposefully trying to make you feel that way. As for what and what not to address, I’m not sure :/ Are you concerned about views/likes/income? I guess “drama” (big quotation marks here) does well for views, so then leaving it in should be fine. Are you concerned about comments? I do think the bullying types and the too hardcore fans of Silksong might jump on this and be cruel. Do you want to keep playing? Would you have kept playing if you didn’t have to make videos? Maybe you could look some things up to make it a little less taxing, perhaps how to get rid of the fucking baby? (So many churches/cathedrals, so few baby drop offs) During the parts where you’re having a good time, I’m having a good time as well. For the parts where you’re having to pull through, I’m here in support 😊

Kenny

I was super engaged the whole time.. There's something about seeing someone else express the same frustrations you had that makes it easier to accept and laugh about. My friends love watching me rage when I'm failing at games, haha. And I get why. Another thing I like about watching you is that you figure things out. So many people don't pay much attention and it gets frustrating after a while, but you're naturally reflective and it's rewarding watching you get it eventually. But, you really don't give yourself enough credit.. It's a game that is designed to have you struggle and be confused and frustrated. (Too much imo..) You play multitudes better than most people I've seen, so you should be nice to yourself. That said, having hard feelings towards something that is already frustrating to get through may be a bit too much pressure. I'd say put it down for a while if it means you might enjoy it more later, and lighten your emotional load now.

Huib Gelling

You hit the nail on the head! I’d like to add that I also think there’s a group of Hollow Knight fans who fell off Silksong and aren’t too keen to engage with it in any way anytime soon.

BexNeko

15 hrs late but I am watching as soon as I saw you posted this :)

BexNeko

Wish I could give you hug after the last few mins of your video, I get why you're not enjoying making these videos. I think if you wanted to cut any of the video it would be that part, although I think it gives good context for the tone. From here it looks like you're putting a lot of pressure on yourself and the videos to do well. And I totally understand if you want to take a break from the game and come back to it when you're enjoying it more. As a regular person who also played HK almost obsessively till the end and enjoyed almost every moment, (except path of pain), the level of difficulty of SS has been something else. Much less room for error. Like you, I noticed that I just flat out wasn't enjoying how I was as a person when I played it sometimes so took time off playing it for days-week, or played to explore areas or side quests... I still haven't "finished" the game (150 hrs in atm). At one point I ran out of the map pin type I was using to mark bosses/gauntlets to "come back to" :D

mattbrush3pwood

I know you don't feel good about this one but I have some good news. All of that is now behind you, you scaled the shit out of that mountain (literal and figurative) and we're still watching! Honestly, those frustrations with some of the mechanics of the game are fair. It's relentlessly punishing in a way that ended up turning me away. So I will never not be impressed by anyone who makes it through sections like these. It's amazing to watch and frankly, you've earned a good old moan about that. I guess the only other thing I have to say is please try and be kind to yourself about this. It must be disheartening if certain aspects of the series aren't meeting your expectations, but that isn't your fault. You're out here trying your best, and that's good enough for me :)

mattbrush3pwood

Okay, well now I'm never going to think of Amber's Dark Knight as anything other than "Buttman" 🍑

G. Gringle

You're welcome ❤️

b0n3man

The frustration in this part is completely justified. It's basically The Path of Pain for Silksong. It's tough and unrelenting, but at least in this one you can stand still sometimes, which helps haha. The video itself was fine. Don't be mad at yourself for youtube being different now. Let's Plays are just in a weird state where shorts are the more watched media on the platform. I fully believe that, with the energy in the first few episodes, this would have matched HK in views were it released back then. Your energy drop is noticeable though, and maybe a big break will be good. Maybe have fun with Batman (Which is an amazing series, by the way!) and return when you feel like it. And like so many have said before me, be kind to yourself. Your content is good. It's so much fun to watch you explore the worlds you play in with so much curiosity and wonder. Few people get so absorbed in the worlds they're in. And if you ever need any help... i'm sure we can help you get rid of that blasted baby somewhere. Hope this doesn’t come across too strong. I just really enjoy your content and get very invested haha.

Krzysztof Przybylski

I decided to renew my paid subscription after this video. Not out of pity, but to show my appreciation for good content you're putting out, especially since you're not feeling like it's rewarding.

dreamwreck

I agree with the sentiments others have posted... your playthrough frustration is valid but will be rewarded many times over upon completion. Especially given how much you expressed love for the world and characters you experienced when playing HK. Team Cherry knocked it out of the park with how much awesome feels you end this game with despite some torture along the way... oh wait, did I just realize they Stockholm Syndrome'd me? If you need a metric for how you're doing... I'm a completionist when it comes to games I love (like HK and Zelda). I don't rush to the final first, I try to spend as much time in the world as I can before it ends. Every frustrating part you've encountered took me at least 3x longer to get past than you ... you're better at combat than I am. Ultimately... my first SS playthrough to total completion took 225 hours (yikes!). Yours won't take nearly as long. If you're interested in recommendations for play approaches that might make the game more enjoyable.... I'd recommend embracing more of the silk skills and tools that Hornet has acquired... remember, she used them against us as the little knight (ghost) in HK. Also, I found that walking away from a frustrating boss/area for a bit helped... especially in Act 2 when the world is opened up more for exploring and questing. I really enjoy watching you play this game and hope you continue. Love your narration style of your genuine experience.

LoZander

Based on what I remember another user doing back for HK, I've compiled vague list of things you could go see or do in the game, like a reminder of things the game has brought up but might be hard to all remember. It's based on just what you've seen in your playthrough so far and it won't have spoilers, only at most vague hints. This is just a resource you can use if you want and def not meant as a list of things you *should* do or anything like that. I hope it doesn't come across stressful but instead helpful :) But before we get into that, I wanna say: you're doing great! I'm a bit late to this, but I wanna echo what I've seen others say, which is that we don't exact you to be perfect at everything and never get frustrated. A lot of people found aspects of this game very frustrating, so you're not alone. Broodmother got to me too, for instance. We're here for the journey, and that includes the high AND lows. Don't be so hard no yourself about your feelings about the game. It's totally valid. It can be frustrating for sure. When it comes to the viewership stuff, I agree with the point I've heard others raise that it probably has more to do with the timing than the quality of your playthrough. A lot of people have been playing the game themselves and have probably put off your playthrough for that reason. I myself have done so, and after I was done playing, I wanted a break from Skong stuff in general, so have only recently returned to this series. Like I've heard someone else point out (the name escapes me), your HK playthrough was well after the initial hype of the game was over, in a time where a dedicated fanbase was excited to experience it anew through someone elses eyes. The situation is just different now, because a lot of people have just now experienced it themselves and some are still working their way through the game. I really don't think it's a reflection of your playthroughs quality that the videos aren't getting the same views your HK series did. Not to mention that YouTube itself is a mess in terms of algorithms and stuff. Your approach to games is great and this is a good series! Your thoughtful and you always engage earnestly with what games present you with. That thoughtful approach is why you're my favourite lets player on this platform. I know that the situation surroing Skong being different from HK doesn't totally change the feelings of disappointment, but I hope it can give some peace of mind. You're doing great <3 Now for the list of things you could check out in the game if you feel like it (or not if you don't, up to you ofc. :) ): - Look for what to do with the crying baby - you perceptively pointed out that it looks familiar to something you've seen somewhere. The item description may also hold a clue - Look for more Cogheart pieces - I believe you have two right now, both of which you found in parts of the Citadel. Unclear how many there are and what they are for at this point, but exciting stuff! - Check up on quests (Bone Bottom, Bellheart, Songclave) - Explore the Wormways (area west of starting area) - you took a peek in here, but I believe you put off exploring it - Go back and talk to Eva in the Weavernest by below Bone Bottom - She said something about Crests and to return if your "nature expanded" or something like that. Sounds interesting. - Look for key for the lock in Whiteward - Look for the key for the lock in The Slab, although we have little to go on as to where it might be - Look for Grand Meal parts - you know how to get Couriers Rashers, but there are also other parts of the meal too - Attempt Couriers Rashers quest - Talk to the Twelveth Architect - maybe to buy tools or try to get that key it has - Check out ... Bilewater ;-; - not saying you should, but there was that part you pointed out probably required double jump. You could check that out - Check in on that submissive bug who wanted to create "something good" for you in exchange for protection - It was in Sinners Road though ;-;