Four Months and Forty Hours Later: My Epic Battle with 2025's Most Difficult Video Game
My life has been a constant battle against pain, a nemesis that has left me feeling drained, defeated, and desperate for answers. Diagnosed with brachial neuritis, inflammation of the nerve path that travels from the base of my neck to my hand, I was told it usually gets better in about one to three years. But as I lay here, surrounded by the echoes of my own suffering, I couldn't help but feel a sense of desperation creeping in.
That's when I saw it - Silksong, the highly anticipated follow-up to Hollow Knight. A game that had been years in the making, and yet, its release date remained shrouded in mystery. A game that promised an atmospheric and enticingly challenging experience, one that I desperately needed to escape into.
As I began to play, I realized that Silksong was not just a game - it was a journey through the depths of my own pain. A world where bugs had been poisoned by some unknown force, and the only way to survive was to navigate through treacherous landscapes, avoiding deadly traps and hostile creatures at every turn.
The journey was grueling, with battles that left me feeling drained and defeated. But I persisted, driven by a sense of determination and resolve. And as I played on, I began to realize that Silksong was not just about overcoming adversity - it was about learning to live with pain.
I had to play the game slowly, taking breaks when my hand would throb in agony. I had to read up on modern pain science, learning about the brain's danger signals and the importance of acknowledging pain. And as I did so, I began to understand that overcoming pain was not about pushing through - it was about modifying my life around it.
After four months and forty hours of playing Silksong, I have done almost everything there is to do in Pharloom. But more importantly, I have learned a valuable lesson - one that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. The lesson that pain is not something to be overcome, but rather something to be acknowledged and worked around.
As I face the final boss, I am filled with a sense of determination and resolve. Not because I want to win - but because I know that I have learned to live with my pain. And in doing so, I have found a newfound appreciation for the game, and for myself.
Silksong is not just a game - it's a journey through the depths of human suffering. A reminder that pain is not something to be feared or overcome - but rather something to be acknowledged and worked around. And as I embark on this final battle, I am filled with a sense of hope - a sense that one day, I will emerge victorious, not because I have overcome my pain - but because I have learned to live with it.
My life has been a constant battle against pain, a nemesis that has left me feeling drained, defeated, and desperate for answers. Diagnosed with brachial neuritis, inflammation of the nerve path that travels from the base of my neck to my hand, I was told it usually gets better in about one to three years. But as I lay here, surrounded by the echoes of my own suffering, I couldn't help but feel a sense of desperation creeping in.
That's when I saw it - Silksong, the highly anticipated follow-up to Hollow Knight. A game that had been years in the making, and yet, its release date remained shrouded in mystery. A game that promised an atmospheric and enticingly challenging experience, one that I desperately needed to escape into.
As I began to play, I realized that Silksong was not just a game - it was a journey through the depths of my own pain. A world where bugs had been poisoned by some unknown force, and the only way to survive was to navigate through treacherous landscapes, avoiding deadly traps and hostile creatures at every turn.
The journey was grueling, with battles that left me feeling drained and defeated. But I persisted, driven by a sense of determination and resolve. And as I played on, I began to realize that Silksong was not just about overcoming adversity - it was about learning to live with pain.
I had to play the game slowly, taking breaks when my hand would throb in agony. I had to read up on modern pain science, learning about the brain's danger signals and the importance of acknowledging pain. And as I did so, I began to understand that overcoming pain was not about pushing through - it was about modifying my life around it.
After four months and forty hours of playing Silksong, I have done almost everything there is to do in Pharloom. But more importantly, I have learned a valuable lesson - one that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. The lesson that pain is not something to be overcome, but rather something to be acknowledged and worked around.
As I face the final boss, I am filled with a sense of determination and resolve. Not because I want to win - but because I know that I have learned to live with my pain. And in doing so, I have found a newfound appreciation for the game, and for myself.
Silksong is not just a game - it's a journey through the depths of human suffering. A reminder that pain is not something to be feared or overcome - but rather something to be acknowledged and worked around. And as I embark on this final battle, I am filled with a sense of hope - a sense that one day, I will emerge victorious, not because I have overcome my pain - but because I have learned to live with it.
. The main character's dealin' with some major pain issues too, just like me when I was diagnosed with brachial neuritis 
. It's crazy how games can tap into your emotions and make you feel less alone in your struggles.
. It's all about finding a balance and being kind to yourself, especially when it comes to managing chronic pain 
. I've been takin' breaks and doin' some research on my own too, learnin' more about pain science and brain function.
. It's okay to acknowledge and work with your pain instead of tryin' to overcome it all the time 
. I'm so glad I played this game, it really helped me shift my mindset on dealing with chronic pain 
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. The world they created is so hauntingly beautiful... it's like you're right there with the protagonist navigating through all that darkness 
. And I love how the game teaches us not to fight pain head-on, but to work around it instead 
We all gotta deal with our own struggles at some point. And the fact that the protagonist has to take breaks and adjust their gameplay because of his condition is just so relatable 
. Have you guys played it? What did you think of it?
! This Silksong game is like trying to climb out of a deep well without a rope. The battles can be super tough, and your health can plummet. But here's the thing: if you take breaks and learn about pain science, it's not all doom and gloom 
. And at the end of this epic battle, I'm hoping for a victory that's more about self-care and understanding pain than winning or losing 
I think it's kinda weird how everyone's always trying to "overcome" pain like it's some sort of obstacle to be defeated. Like, what if pain is just a part of who we are? 
We need to learn to coexist with it, not fight it head-on all the time. Sometimes taking a break and pacing yourself is way more productive than trying to push through 
. I mean, have you ever tried taking a walk while playing Silksong? 
It sounds counterintuitive, but trust me, your hand (and brain) will thank you 
. By normalizing the experience of living with chronic pain, Silksong encourages players to reframe their relationship with discomfort and adversity.
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I MEAN, WE NEED MORE OF THESE KIND OF STORIES IN THE GAMES INDUSTRY!!!
. I mean, brachial neuritis is no joke and you had to play the game at a snail's pace because of it 
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the whole point of gaming is to escape, but sometimes it becomes too real 
The atmosphere in the game is also so immersive, it really feels like u're navigating through a dark and twisted world. 
Have any of u played Silksong? What did u think? 
. its not just about beatin the levels, its about survivin in a harsh environment. idk bout u but i've lerned 2 love pain lol n all it means, bc thats how ur supposed 2 feel when u're playin silksong 
like i'm still waiting for mine to kick in hopefully silksong helps u find some sort of therapy thru gaming lol idk what kind of pain management methods u've been using tho 
anyway, gotta respect the gamer for pushing thru despite the pain 