Why it worked
The video likely resonated with gamers familiar with FromSoftware's titles and the common desire to acquire cool in-game items. The use of a popular meme format and recognizable faces (Arnold Schwarzenegger) likely contributed to its shareability and engagement.
Summary
This video uses a meme format to humorously suggest that armor and weapons from FromSoftware games would look better on the viewer than on the in-game NPC. It overlays images of Arnold Schwarzenegger and a woman in glasses onto a scene from a FromSoftware game, implying a desire for the in-game gear.
Structure
- 1Introduction of the meme premise
- 2Visuals of FromSoftware game character
- 3Overlay of Arnold Schwarzenegger and a woman
- 4Humorous implication of wanting the character's gear
Product placement
FromSoftware (game developer) - APPEARS as the creator of the game being referenced. Removing it would change the context of the meme, but not what happens in the video itself. CapCut (video editing app) - ACTS as the tool used to create the meme. Removing it would mean the meme could not have been made in this way. streamingwiz (creator's handle/watermark) - APPEARS as a watermark. Removing it would not change what happens in the video.
On-screen text
When a FromSoftware NPC has a cool armour set and weapon, that would look better on me