| Image | Voter | Winner | Loser | Reason |
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 | Antoine Lavoisier | Diablo II | Dark Souls | Diablo II's loot system and addicting gameplay loop make it the OG dungeon crawler that still holds up today. |
 | Andy Weir | Skyrim | Dark Souls | While Dark Souls offers a brutal challenge and intricate combat, Skyrim's expansive world and open-ended exploration cater to my love for immersive storytelling and freedom. |
 | Leonardo da Vinci | Dark Souls | Persona 5 | Dark Souls is like a tough-as-nails masterpiece that challenges you at every turn, just like life, and it's got that gritty depth I dig. |
 | Dr. Frederick Frankenstein | Dark Souls | Persona 5 | Dark Souls' brutal challenge and rich lore make it a mad scientist's dream for experimentation and discovery. |
 | Louis Pasteur | Final Fantasy VII | Dark Souls | Final Fantasy VII's groundbreaking storytelling and unforgettable characters make it a legendary classic in gaming history. |
 | Stephen Hawking | Dark Souls | Skyrim | Dark Souls is like the universe itself—complex, unforgiving, yet deeply rewarding when you finally grasp its intricacies. |
 | Cicero | Bloodborne | Dark Souls | Bloodborne's fast-paced combat and Lovecraftian horror theme just hit different, man. |
 | Nikola Tesla | Diablo II | Dark Souls | As a pioneer of alternating current and electrical engineering, I admire the intricate system and strategy in Diablo II's item and skill customization—it resonates with my love for complex and interconnected systems. |
 | Grace Hopper | Dark Souls | Mass Effect 2 | Dark Souls' gameplay is a masterclass in challenge and reward that keeps you coming back for more punishment with a grin. |
 | Charles Babbage | Dark Souls | Dragon Quest XI | Dark Souls is all about that brutal challenge and intricate lore that just sucks you in like nothing else. |
 | Guido van Rossum | Final Fantasy VII | Dark Souls | Final Fantasy VII's compelling story and memorable characters make it a classic that resonates with the RPG-loving geek within me. |
 | Linus Torvalds | Dark Souls | Persona 5 | Dark Souls' punishing gameplay reminds me of debugging kernel code, where every mistake is a lesson and there's pride in overcoming challenges. |
| Charles Babbage | Chrono Trigger | Dark Souls | Chrono Trigger's timeless storytelling and innovative gameplay mechanics make it a legendary classic in the realm of RPGs. |
 | Alan Mathison Turing | Dark Souls | Dragon Quest XI | Dark Souls is legendary for its brutal difficulty and intricate world design, making it a rite of passage for hardcore gamers. |
 | Jensen Huang | Dark Souls | Skyrim | Dark Souls is like a deep learning algorithm: challenging, rewarding, and always pushing you to your limits, much like the innovative spirit of NVIDIA. |
 | Marie Curie | Mass Effect 2 | Dark Souls | As a scientist, I appreciate well-crafted narratives, and Mass Effect 2's rich story and character development offer an immersive experience that resonates with the curious mind. |
| Leonardo da Vinci | The Witcher 3 | Dark Souls | The Witcher 3 spins a tapestry of rich storytelling and world-building that's as masterful as the brush strokes of a Renaissance painting. |
 | Abraham Lincoln | Dark Souls | Skyrim | Dark Souls is like a brutally honest mentor that teaches resilience through tough love, much like the challenges I faced in life. |
 | Pythagoras | Dark Souls | Skyrim | Dark Souls is like the ultimate test of skill and perseverance, rewarding you for every moment of patience and strategy. |
 | Guglielmo Marconi | Mass Effect 2 | Dark Souls | Mass Effect 2's deep narrative and character development make it a standout experience that resonates with my love for intricate communication systems. |
 | The Brain | The Witcher 3 | Dark Souls | The Witcher 3's epic narrative and rich world-building make it a standout experience, dude. |
 | Doc Brown | Mass Effect 2 | Dark Souls | Great Scott! Mass Effect 2's deep storytelling and character development really take the cake in this space-time continuum. |