Which Dark Souls boss is the best manager? | Unraveled
Brian David Gilbert’s latest Unraveled video examines Dark Souls bosses from an unexpected angle: their potential as corporate managers and business leaders. The video essay humorously explores which of FromSoftware’s legendary antagonists would be most successful in a corporate environment, ranking them based on their management capabilities. Rather than evaluating combat prowess or difficulty, the analysis shifts focus to leadership qualities, decision-making abilities, and suitability for workplace management roles. The video represents Polygon’s Unraveled series approach of applying unconventional frameworks to gaming subjects, finding entertainment and insight in unusual comparisons between gaming elements and real-world scenarios. Dark Souls bosses, typically analyzed for their challenging mechanics and role in the game’s difficulty, are instead examined through a business leadership lens. The piece offers a comedic yet analytical take on which bosses exhibit the traits needed for effective corporate management, making an unexpected but entertaining exploration of the franchise’s most iconic antagonists.