He credits the Souls games with saving him, and offering hope for the future. But the task seemed insurmountable, and he simply gave up. The 34-year-old, who asked to keep his identity private, found himself slipping into a deep depression, unable to focus on the physical therapy that, with years of work, could offer him control over his fingers again. He falls into a deep depression.ĭuring that time, he falls in love with Dark Souls: A little while later, he can’t play piano anymore. A side effect results in him losing complete control over his fingers. Here’s a surprisingly emotional story: a pianist goes to the doctor for a routine procedure.