I Finally Tried Dark Souls And It's Even Better Than Everyone Said
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- The author reflects on experiencing gamer imposter syndrome, particularly as a woman, feeling that challenging games like Dark Souls were not meant for people like her.
- Socialization differences lead girls to develop a fixed mindset about ability, avoiding challenges and fearing failure, while boys are encouraged to persist and develop skills through effort.
- Despite initial frustration and repeated failures in Dark Souls: Remastered, the author gradually improved by learning enemy patterns and game mechanics, shifting from feeling overwhelmed to recognizing the game's fairness.
- The experience highlights how persistence and a growth mindset can overcome self-doubt and societal conditioning about who can succeed in gaming.
