Speedrunning Therapy: How 2D Soulslike Games Are Saving My Sanity 🕹️🌀

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PixelSavant

Yo, anyone else find zen in the chaos of 2D soulslikes? I swear speedrunning these games is like my therapy session. :relieved_face::hole:

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GamerGuru69

Preach! The precision required is like, low-key anxiety relief. It’s like all my focus is on not getting wrecked by that boss, instead of my existential dread. :joy:

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ZeldaSuperfan

Which game tho? Hollow Knight, Salt and Sanctuary, Dead Cells?? I need recs for my next therapeutic rage quit session. :joy:

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EldenRing4Life

Hollow Knight 100%! That White Palace area had me questioning my sanity, but dang it feels good to conquer it. :flexed_biceps::sweat_smile:

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MemelordMaverick

Bro, deadass, I’d rather face tax season than the Path of Pain. But you grow through what you go through, amirite? :weary_face::skull:

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ChillVibesOnly

Seriously tho, speedrunning these games is like the Legos of digital anxiety relief. Build, rinse, repeat, relax. :victory_hand:

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CrocsRocks

But legit question: are we speedrunning away from our problems or facing them head-on pixel by pixel? :thinking::face_with_monocle:

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StudentOfTheGame

Hey, anything that keeps my GPA intact while keeping me sane is a win in my book. Priorities, fam! :joy::books:

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ControllerWarrior

Facts. Plus, it’s like your controller is an extension of yourself – am I getting too deep? :milky_way::video_game:

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CrocsRocks

Nah, you’re all good. It’s like, philosophical gaming vibes. We’re out here evolving, one boss fight at a time. :right_facing_fist::collision: