Streamers have been playingElden Ringin unique ways ever since it was initially released.MissMikkaa beat the game on a dance pad, followed by two simultaneous playthroughs across the dance pad and a controller, andLualitydid it using motion controls.
However, PerriKaryal is working on the most impressive run, using nothing but her mind to beatShadow of the Erdtree‘s incredibly stressful Divine Beast Dancing Lion, and Rellana, Twin Moon Knight boss, fights using nothing more than her mind. PerriKaryal uses an EEG wireless headset that measures brainwaves and eye-tracking software to control her character in the game while exploring or battling bosses. Considering a lot of us are having trouble beating these bosses with a standard controller, this is hugely impressive.
PerriKaryal has beaten the Dancing Lion and Rellana bosses inShadow of the Erdtreeand is already working on the rest of the DLC
As fans watch their favorite content creators work throughShadow of the Erdtree‘s boss roster, PerriKaryal has beenputting on quite the show. Using brainwaves and eye tracking software, she was able to battle with one of the most acrobatic bosses I’ve ever seen in a soulslike game and emerge victorious.
WE DID ITShadow of the Erdtree, first boss, COMPLETED with mind control, and ZERO HANDSI can’t believe it. This was the hardest thing ever. We’ve come SO FAR! Let’s gooooooopic.twitter.com/INrwrgOH0Y
Every sword swing, sip of The Flask of Crimson Tears, summon, and ranged attack was achieved by the streamer feeling a pre-determined and pre-programmed emotion or action. These are outlined at the start of theVODof this battle as anger, pushing, or spinning a plate. I can’t quite get my head around how someone could manage to focus on these feelings in the middle of this boss fight, but the final result shows it’s not only possible but works better than a controller in some players’ hands.
At the time of writing, PerriKaryal has justbeaten Rellana, Twin Moon Knightwith her custom controller. With two bosses done already, she’s sure to complete the DLC in under a week if she can maintain the mental energy required to play in this way.
WE DID IT AGAINShadow of the Erdtree, SECOND boss, Renalla, DEFEATED with mind control, and ZERO HANDS. Absolutely INSANELet’s goooooooooooIf you have any questions, look at the full VOD below – I do set-up, training, and troubleshooting all LIVEpic.twitter.com/H0UpxUj8hz
How is she playingElden Ringwith her mind?
PerriKaryal is a streamer who has developed a way to play games using nothing but her mind and eye movements. While this is impressive enough to pull off playing something simple likePac-Man, this creator is pushing the limits with games likePalworldand nowElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.
I know this is hard to understand, but PerriKaryal has put together avideoexplaining how the whole process works. She had been thinking about how to use brainwaves with video games for a while, and when she found the EEG headset online, everything fell into place.
This is definitely the most interesting way I’ve seen someone tackle a soulslike game to date, but what I love most about this streamer’s efforts is that they’re an invitation for someone to take things yet another step further.
The soulslike community loves a challenge, and when you’ve mastered all the most popular games, the only way to make them more difficult is to change the way you play. I don’t know how someone will top this, but I’m sure it won’t take long.
