Please excuse the pace being slower this time, it'll be back to normal for the next video!
@dudety20
Жыл бұрын
Your mic keeps peaking on your s's. I'd love to listen to the video but it hurts my ears.
@crowmoxie8130
Жыл бұрын
I just found you Ben, by random KZitem recommendation. I immensely enjoyed this video! I am subscribing and gonna check out more of your videos. I got time to binge a couple, happy to have found you! Great work on this video! 😊
@salfonogden8754
Жыл бұрын
I played it when I was younger
@GnightPunpun
Жыл бұрын
I think longer form stuff like this is a lot more interesting imo, I would just work on your audio
@The-Random-fool1697
Жыл бұрын
so mad father misou
@CaydenDoesStuff
Жыл бұрын
"You know what I think? The crooked man had a crooked body and only crooked things, but I'm sure he was happy in his crooked house." is my favorite quote.
@yourmanjimbo1302
Жыл бұрын
Crooked man has a CEO mindset
@RushWheeler
Жыл бұрын
The gaslighting on this man is *insane*
@CaydenDoesStuff
Жыл бұрын
@Rush Wheeler what do you mean? The crooked man was obviously the good guy and the dude who was trying to find the tenant was intruding on the Crooked man's property so the Crooked man was defending himself. You can't hear my sarcasm through the internet.
@tb_neitor
Жыл бұрын
@@CaydenDoesStuff true
@johnmobley9369
Жыл бұрын
It’s kinda hopeful
@professionalshitpost4443
Жыл бұрын
My heart shattered when David’s mom died, because as soon as the eyes in her sprite disappeared after having a moment of lucidity, I knew she was gonna die. A common symptom I’ve seen in dementia/alzimers (idk how to spell) is towards the end, all their memories return and they appear to be their old self again. Then they stop breathing or moving, going comatose. Then they pass on.
@ShennaTheShinyEevee
Жыл бұрын
it's so common it even has it's own name. It's said this final moment is called the "Swan song" of the person. This comes from a myth that says a swan sings one final time before death At least this is how it's called in spanish, it's probably translated slightly different in english
@oslonicl6251
Жыл бұрын
It's referred to as Terminal Lucidity
@Pihsrosnec
Жыл бұрын
the water thing as well is also common from what I've heard
@ryoumakoushiro7447
Жыл бұрын
It felt like they're saying their farewells to those that they've forgotten when they still ill
@lespicypeen698
Жыл бұрын
My grandfather was the same way. He had Alzheimers and in his final moments, he was doing so much better than when we thought he was on his death bed. 3 days later, his heart gave out, and that was that. He lived a good life but never knew who I was. I'll never forget him, and I hope he's doing much better wherever his mind is now.
@nicoangelo9928
Жыл бұрын
One thing i noticed was that whenever you have the choice for either a good or bad ending, the good ending is always what appears to be the "morally wrong choice" like seemingly discouraging D instead of encouraging him to try harder. I found it really interesting
@lvndr9838
Жыл бұрын
it was a very interesting commentary on what we now call "toxic positivity". nice to see going back as an adult that's experienced life like the characters in the story. sometimes things don't work out and you feel like shit and it's okay to feel like shit for a while, but you can't lose yourself in self pity. you'll forget what you've already built.
@keelinmacken9552
Жыл бұрын
@@lvndr9838 Some great advice I’ve gotten before, which obviously does not always work, is if you’re feeling depressed to give yourself the night to feel bad but then the next day to try and get back to working. Obviously this does not always work, but it’s one of the best advice I’ve gotten to not spiral down into another episode
@alfonshedstrom9859
Жыл бұрын
The whiplash the other person experiences during their selfpity makes them bounce back and do the opposite. Tried and tested
@chaoz7370
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I began to think about the quote during Sissy's section "Kindness is all you have". At first I thought that their partners were friggin harsh for being like "oh, youre KIND? Later loser", but as the choices appeared, I realized that trying to be nice and supportive isn't always the solution. Tough love and tough lessons need to be given sometimes, because telling a struggling person to "stop crying, to keep trying" likely is the last thing they want to hear, even if the other option seems more mean and insensitive, because telling someone to just keep enduring the struggle they've been enduring for a while is possibly the most insensitive action one can take.
@ntfoperative9432
7 ай бұрын
You’re being realistic. The bad option you’re being overly positive, while in the good one, you’re telling them how it actually is
@Argonisgema
Жыл бұрын
A healthy relationship with communication and understanding in a horror game. Not gonna lie, that's a new concept to me.
@jellsies
Жыл бұрын
Yeah! It's important to know that relationships, especially romantic ones have their ups and downs, people may have little spats or disagreements, or sometimes people fall apart and patch things up later, and I love that this game sheds light on that with the two main couples. I remember someone saying something along the lines about how the darkest horrors can be found within the things we're most familiar with, and that sometimes the best horror ends with a brighter ending.
@Jay_hates_his_readers
Жыл бұрын
really threw me in fora loop there
@morepenguins6247
10 ай бұрын
Scariest part of the game
@eldritchcupcakes3195
6 ай бұрын
I mean the boogey man has the game end with Helena and Keith seemingly working on it
@genericname2747
Жыл бұрын
I love how this game makes you care about characters named Sissy and Fluffy. Those are such silly names
@RedSpade37
Жыл бұрын
For me, I've only ever heard of those names being used as names for pets, so it is a bit strange, but like you said, the game makes us care.
@iclynnx
Жыл бұрын
And here I was, thinking that Sissi was a cute name as a kid, and named the human character I used to have that. I kind of miss that story. I mean, I could re-use the characters, re-write it a little, and publish it as a short kids book.
@ichigoeater
Жыл бұрын
Given the plot twist, it's likely they were called that because of their traits. Sissi being the sissy (overly kind/wimpy) aspect, Fluffy being the cutesy, fluffy momma's boy with separation issues, and D being a massive di-er, I mean, dumb. Duke at his Duke-est, if you will.
@TheRealRunningwolf1980
Жыл бұрын
@@iclynnx I’ve met a few people named “sissy” over the years….and 2 people named “flossy” but never “fluffy”. 🤷🏽
@threeeyeduke981
9 ай бұрын
@@ichigoeater I thought he was called D cause of his below average grades.
@FolstrimHori
Жыл бұрын
D's segment especially hits close to my heart as I spent almost a decade trying to pursue a degree in computer science. Going in and out of school, hoping this time I could overcome myself and live up to the expectations put upon me by my family. Eventually it got too much and I tried to take my own life, ending up in a hospital for over a month until I could recover mentally. By sheer luck after I got let out, a few months down the line I got an entry level job in lawn care and discovered that I really loved working outside and with plants. It was enough that I didn't mind the meagre pay, or how awful the weather could make my work be. I'm now trying to get into a school for forestry. I won't say it's been an easy path, but it feels like something that I've actually chosen for myself. Something that I feel is worth living for.
@ryoumakoushiro7447
Жыл бұрын
Good luck out there!
@umairashraf5167
9 ай бұрын
Cheers dude
@FolstrimHori
9 ай бұрын
@@umairashraf5167 I'm currently in Ranger School and it's kicking my ass, and I genuinely hate some of the professors, but overall I feel like I'm heading in the right direction.
@umairashraf5167
9 ай бұрын
@@FolstrimHori well,to quote jake from adventure time,"to live life,you have to have problems " 🤷♀️ but I am happy to know that your still here and kicking
@resterreese3341
5 ай бұрын
Damn, I am glad you found what you loved in life. I myself am currently stuck in similar situation as you (studied in a degree that was expected by my family) and felt that my own life wasn't my own to control.
@imthecoolestguyalive
Жыл бұрын
One of the things that hit me so hard about Duke is the contradictions. He so desperately needed help, and so sincerely tried to help David as well. Because he saw someone just like him who he knew deserved a better life, but he also saw a reflection of himself, and it sickens him. He's the kind of person that isn't evil by any means, but he does evil things to projections of himself (Sissi, D and Fluffy very much represent him as well), and David who he projects onto. And yet, he left those notes, those cries for help, he wanted to be heard and seen, and eventually comforted. And David embodies this attitude as well. He could have just not answered the phone, not spoken to his friend, not done anything to give Paul the window to help. But he did. No matter how awful it was, no matter how terribly crushing his life felt, he was always hoping someone would help him, even if he kept trying to bury all these feelings. I relate to them both because of this a whole lot. I push away the people closest to me, the best chances at help I have. I lash out, and I can hurt people terribly. But I still want to get better, even if everything I do and everything I am feels crooked. (Side note, does anyone actually find the neck part of his design scary?? For me, Duke's scoliosis is the least of his concerns. That mug shows up in my nightmares to this day.)
@ethang.8238
9 ай бұрын
Reaching out and it getting worse is the worse...sometimes it's better to talk to a stranger, no commitment or attachment, less risk for judgement ... I hope things work out for you tho, gl
@georgiakontineli9499
Жыл бұрын
The entire strange men anthology is basically about David and most of the people he knows having the worst time of their lives 😭
@Yoruharu
Жыл бұрын
yep, out of all the game, i like The Boogie Man's the most, the voice acting is kinda... meh, but the story in that one is just phenomenal. also, the Hot i-hate-phone-calls Detective.
@takumihijirihara1354
Жыл бұрын
@@Yoruharu 🤤keith
@princkleminckle1159
Жыл бұрын
@@Yoruharu It has voice acting??
@sketchpixels6255
Жыл бұрын
44:03 yo Paul is a REAL ONE for BEATING the procession out of David😂
@mr.cringe8773
Жыл бұрын
Paul literally saw demon possessing his friend and his first instinct (in the good ending at least) is to quite literally beat the devil out of him
@srmeatyboi9009
Жыл бұрын
He beat the devil out of him
@redblushinrose
Жыл бұрын
That's how you know you have a true homie
@Waffle_enjoyer
Жыл бұрын
Lucifer's gonna catch these hands
@Adahy_Bullet
Жыл бұрын
OI! DEMON! GET THE HELL OUTTA MY FRIEND!!! *Ponches*
@Cosplaybuddygiraffes
10 ай бұрын
“A ghost, maybe? Doubtful. Not that anyone would *care* if a ghost took him out, anyway.” You sneaky guy you; that line was read so nonchalantly and quickly but it’s SUCH a huge bit of foreshadowing to David’s serious depression and suicidal ideation. Very smart script writing and delivery! Really loving your videos so far and super happy you’re tackling one of my favorite indie game series!
@gsuaveyt
9 ай бұрын
One of my favorite things about this game is how willing David (and Paul at the end) are to just square the fuck up and fight the spooky ghost man
@artboni3446
10 ай бұрын
"The crooked man has 5 endings, 4 bad, 1 good." I've never felt so much dread in stats
@MarxSoul2001
9 ай бұрын
A little detail I really like about the roof scene is David's eyes. On his sprite and art, you can see that he has blue eyes. But on the roof, when he's under the crooked man's control, his eyes are green, really showing he's not fully himself at the moment. Neat touch!
@zombie_catgirl
Жыл бұрын
Uri made such a huge impact on the rpgmaker community, crooked man, despite some of its flaws was such a gem.
@Pepeutra
Жыл бұрын
I'M NOT CRYING AT THE EPILOGUE, I SWEAR, SOMEONE'S JUST CUTTING... CROOKED ONIONS OR SHIT
@Reycied
Жыл бұрын
That ending was heartbreakingly beautiful, perfectly bittersweet. Accepting that to live is to suffer, but finding your joy regardless is such a powerful message.
@teazen_tea
7 ай бұрын
I really like D's ending emotionally, it resonates with me. Ive struggled a LOT in my life to get where im going (failed classes, disability, bulling, etc) and a lot of times being told "dont give up" or "i beleve in you" by people, even when i *know* they're trying to help, makes me want to punch them in the face. '"Dont give up" easy for you to say, YOU didnt have to deal with this bs' In reality, we all struggle and that emotional "you can never understand this shit" often ignores that, but its a real and valid emotional responce, so i like that its adressed here. I also liked the "thats life, sometimes we dont have what it takes to reach our dreams" speach. It felt very real to me. Ive been rejected from my dream so meny times. Failed class 3 classes (one pre semester) and fought tooth and nail and claw to be where i am. It hurts, it BURNS, but lord do i understand. Ive had to confournt the very real idea that im just not ment for this so many times i dont even know how to discuss it anymore. Every time i come to the same conclusion, just a few more tries, i csnt give up now. I have backup plans, and other paths aviable and im lucky in that aspect, but that scene ment a LOT to me. I rarely see that kind of thing adressed in media. People who struggle with their dreams in that partualr way. It burns, it hurts, its a kind of pain thats hard to describe. Being so pasonate about something youd hand your still-beating heart to whoever would accept it in order to reach your dreams, and not being very good at it, but still fighting, learning the skills required, doing everything you can. It just.... ment a lot to see.
@cosmickitty5475
Жыл бұрын
Man that epilogue hits close to home now. I know what's like to have a family member be alright one day and then take a sudden turn. She never made it out of the hospital like David's own mom. Thanks for covering this and I look forward to what you will cover in the future.
@Adahy_Bullet
Жыл бұрын
Honestly same tho. Several times at this point even... That, or they was put into a hospital bed at home. It's... Heartbreaking. Tho something I liked about the good end is that at least they got that chance to say sorry and such. To proper make peace. Yeah, she died. But she died happy and knowing her son was sorry and loved her. And his last moments with her were happy. Tear filled, but happy.
@garounumba1fan
Жыл бұрын
Hey, me too, and the person above me as well. Mine didn't make it out of the hospital either, at least not alive. He's home now! At least his ashes are.
@cigslit
Жыл бұрын
@@garounumba1fan i cant breathe reading this kind of things, somehow im in physical pain
@garounumba1fan
Жыл бұрын
@@cigslit Cool
@cubonefan3
Жыл бұрын
Me too
@Ka_muu
Жыл бұрын
I love it when the Damsel in Distress decides to sit right in front of where the monster (that they don't know the status of) is hiding RPG character: "I must stand on a cardinal direction away from the main character so that I protect them from the opposing side's Rook"
@deltazero7262
Жыл бұрын
“THERES NO WAY the enemy will use their Bishop”
@suntzu4607
Жыл бұрын
The options for good and bad endings just showed that the cold hard truth will only damage a person for a short while but will get over it and grow as a person while a beautiful lie can only damage a person the more lie he takes and will definitely not help a person grow.
@cuddlebug9699
Жыл бұрын
"Our Special Place" Guess we're going to Silent Hill!
@anthonytonythegeek5561
Жыл бұрын
As soon as I heard that little tune in the beginning, it honestly triggered some sorta fight or flight response. Remembering the conjuring with that stop motion crooked man creeping me out a bit when it transformed from the dog… gave me chills just thinking about it…
@Beanibirb
Жыл бұрын
Best part is that wasn't stop motion, that was a real person doing all that
@anthonytonythegeek5561
Жыл бұрын
@@Beanibirb the transformation was too?! That’s even cooler!
@bentowy5580
Жыл бұрын
this game perfectly resonated with my own trauma and i would have never guessed i'd be crying so hard over a game made with the rpg maker, but here i am. just like the main character i have been dumped by my partner, lost an opportunity to pursue my dream job and had my family member's condition spiral out of control and blamed myself for leaving her because of my own selfishness, but this game sure gave me a good lesson to move on from all these things and just keep living. hell, i even called my mom to apologize for the stuff, that happened years ago i'm really glad you introduced me to this game, because i really needed something to tell me it's not over for me yet. thank you
@ethang.8238
9 ай бұрын
Sometimes there's not always a good ending...but that's definitely true if you don't even try...so who knows, right? Better to try instead of failing from the start
@haven8555
Жыл бұрын
God, how David and his mother's troubled relationship developed was done amazingly. And that ending when David reconciles with his mom and share a heartwarming understanding already had me bawling, but completely crushed me when she didn't have the strength to make it. When they finally had a bright future ahead of them it was stripped away at the very bitter end. A perfectly thematical and bittersweet conclusion to the whole arc. 10/10
@Cosplaybuddygiraffes
10 ай бұрын
One thing that I know will be divisive, but I still really like, is that the correct option for confronting David as Paul is to punch him. Of course, if *your actual friend* is pointing a gun at their temple and saying they’ll pull the trigger, you should never EVER use violence to snap them out, but 1. Considering there’s a supernatural force, I’m willing to suspend my disbelief and 2. It’s made clear that David is not fully in control of his thoughts and actions, I actually really like that the solution to stop David from taking his own life is a bit of slapstick comedy. Paul and David are long time friends and I can bet that they’ve rough housed before, David sounds more annoyed than broiling mad when Paul socks him. And sometimes, that’s just the right thing you need to snap out of a depressive funk. Paul doesn’t do something extremely dangerous like grabbing the gun and he doesn’t give empty promises that, while meaning well, don’t have heart in them. He does something so childishly stupid and then says “Are ya normal now? I’ll hafta beat ya again if you’re not!” Idk it’s very silly and not realistic, but it’s so accurate to friendly ribbing that my friends and I would do. Uri just knows how to write characters like real people so well
@mothiestman4995
Жыл бұрын
The idea that only people born in the 1800s would be familiar with one of the most famous nursery rhymes ever written is... Certainly a take I didn't expect to hear at 7:30 AM on a Sunday
@javelynhobinson6405
7 ай бұрын
Is it? It's a famous nursery rhyme maybe, but it's not like, Up There Up There with Humpty Dumpty and such. The first time I and a few other people I know heard the rhyme was from this game or other media that references The Crooked Man like horror films and stuff, but not from knowing it the way people know nursery rhymes. Or maybe that's just a side-effect of me and the people I interact with, I suppose.
@aliceiscalling
5 ай бұрын
I'd consider "famous nursery rhymes" to be Humpty Dumpty, Pocket Full of Posies, You Are My Sunshine, and Itsy Bitsy Spider. I remember literally no other nursery rhymes off the top of my head. But I'm also not British.
@CompSomAnichi
3 ай бұрын
Yeah but I assume you weren't born in the 1800's XD@@javelynhobinson6405
@calebshively1964
Жыл бұрын
I also wanted too be a pilot but found out I was colourblind later in life, so that part really resonates with me.
@Sus_pumpkin
Жыл бұрын
Not trying to be rude here but what does colour blind have to do with being a pilot
@campop12
Жыл бұрын
@@Sus_pumpkin As far as I know, it's necessary for pilots to be able to distinguish colors for signals and colored lights at night. Being unable to distinguish colors instantly disqualifies you for the job.
@Sus_pumpkin
Жыл бұрын
@@campop12 thanks
@ariannadravis3934
6 ай бұрын
@@Sus_pumpkin There's a few reasons, and depending on what kind of pilot you are - commercial, military, etc - you always need to be able to tell what color is what, signals to see where the runway is for commercial and the colors of enemy aircraft for military. These are basic examples, im not an expert on the topic haha
@hermannthefisherman2960
6 ай бұрын
Reminds me of the brother from little miss sunshine
@jello-anthem
Жыл бұрын
For how long and thorough this game seems, it certainly covered a lot in only an hour! Another great video game review! Even though I watched the whole video, I really want to play this game now, you made it look so fun Not exactly "horror" but you might enjoy the game "Limbo Line" by Melancholy Marionette, I have played this game too many times over
@ben_again
Жыл бұрын
I would highly recommend it, it was a blast to play! I'll totally take a look at Limbo Line :)
@ozimandias9863
Жыл бұрын
@@ben_again when you said that the quiet setting of the game made jump scares better 37:38 is a perfect example
@DudeInADinoOnesie
Жыл бұрын
And in David's mother's final moments, a man visited her, and offered her a cigarette...
@MagnaFae
Жыл бұрын
I love that SCP
@Samookely
Жыл бұрын
@@MagnaFae such a comforting scp tbh
@DickerMax18
Жыл бұрын
SCP-4999, "Someone To Watch Over Us"
@kassiaactuallydraws9361
7 ай бұрын
Sobbing
@MuddyHero
Жыл бұрын
I just discovered your channel today and usually I don't comment but god, that video really left an impact on me. I never play horror games myself because I get spooked too easily so watching reviews or palythroughs by content creators is how I usually consume horror content, and most of the time, it lowers the impact but this time, it just hit different. Not only did the story of this game hit me where it hurts the most because David's story resonates so much with me, the way you narrated it also added so much. You added commentary where it was necessary and let the important bits play out without adding anything and it just. Hit different Your content is amazing, I would love to see the rest of the strange man series covered by you. I've never heard of them before but I'd love to explore them through your reviews!
@ben_again
Жыл бұрын
This is genuinely one of the nicest comments I’ve ever received, thank you so much!! I’m currently halfway through creating the video for the second game :)
@huntercraft5674
Жыл бұрын
@@ben_again and i really hope to one day see the third and the fourth too ^v^ i wonder how the tales of that world will come to a close
@trilectro_WuWa
Жыл бұрын
The ending brought me to tears. This is such a beautifully written game and it just uses emotions so well. I can't describe how stongly the emotions are driven into david and even into the player. I never seen any other game like this, 10/10.
@kiraina25
Ай бұрын
It's been a decade since I first saw this game, and it *still* hurts...
@coolminebro7717
Жыл бұрын
This video was fantastic! I can’t wait to see you cover the next three games!
@ben_again
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! I'm super excited to try them out :)
@axtondragunov1784
11 ай бұрын
David's story is honestly the embodiment of the quote "The mind is a sharpened blade beware not to point its tip inward"
@hasmine8154
4 ай бұрын
the reveal of duke/the crooked man’s hanging corpse being a skeleton at that point just broke my heart. really emphasized how lonely he was
@twink-le-boi7642
Жыл бұрын
oh my god thank you. this was like my favorite horror game when i was younger.
@rexyrex1599
Жыл бұрын
Ah man this took me on a nostalgic trip. This game,misao,IB,witches house,corpse party, mad father and others I remember when I was younger watching KZitemrs play them all those games are still great and I should really get those games myself and play them. Great video I just found you today and can’t wait to see more!!
@lerfarts
Жыл бұрын
Mannnn this is nostalgic to see. I haven't heard about this game in YEARS
@Will-xi2nl
Жыл бұрын
I remember reading that poem! As a kid I had about a dozen different storybooks, all filled with old old old stories. I had an old copy of Grimm's Fairy Tales, I had the full set of this set of stories meant for a child from a toddler through to the start of adolescence.
@strykerj2262
Жыл бұрын
Shout-out to Paul for literally beating the devil out of David
@AnthyLoneExoria
9 ай бұрын
I think that each choice has a theme-that you have the choice to be empathetic, to be honest and to face reality respectively. Sometimes people need a shock to see the truth, how far they've come away from a better path for them, and how miserable they've become. Blaming yourself for even things that weren't your fault is a problem with depression. Did it make strangling her okay? Absolutely not. But it's understandable that he snapped the way he did. I incidentally love how the sounds from the crooked man at the end sound both like sobs and laughter.
@user-fu8bp5pm8t
Жыл бұрын
Spoiler: The crooked man being a hanged man is such a clever twist. The story was so bitter sweet. Towards the end it really made me feel at peace with the challenges I've faced in my life. I just found your channel yesterday and I could watch you talk about video games all day.
@9yxie
Жыл бұрын
I only found your channel because of your Reincarnated video, and I just happened to find you again because of your video on Introvert. I grew up playing RPG horror games like The Witches House, Misao, and The Crooked Man, so I was very happy to see your channel. What a wonderful video to stumble upon! Since this game is widely underappreciated and is mainstay of the RPG horror saga, I truly thought I would never hear of it again. But, until I saw this, I was unable to understand what the game was trying to imply. I feel extremely lucky to have found your KZitem channel before it becomes truly well-known because I can definitely see your content headed in that direction!
@ShennaTheShinyEevee
Жыл бұрын
This hit way closer to home than I expected. Crying is very hard for me, even when I really want to, but at certain points my eyes really did get watery here. I cannot begin to explain how much I adore the message, presentation and feel of this game. And most of my thoughts come from "holy shit, a horror game protagonist is facing off against a monster and using the power of incredible violence against it" Like- really, most games have you choose Flight instead of Fight, but then David just fucking sets the crooked man on fire with a bottle of alcohol, hits him over the head with a fire extinguisher, AND SHOOTS HIM DEAD *twice*. My personal story isn't really important here so I'm not gonna tell y'all three paragraphs of "real life lore", but I'm gonna say this game really did help me see it in a different light. I'm hopeful for the future, thanks to a freaking horror game made in RPGmaker from 2012. Thanks for the video, the great review and for showing us this game. Also comedy is my way to cope so sorry if this comment had like three mood swings, thanks for reading.
@Murtally
Жыл бұрын
I still remember playing this game a long time ago. From what I remember, there are 4 parts of this game, each one continuing the story, but telling about a different monster and the best part is that every next game you play from these series has more endings than the one before had.
@grassclover
Жыл бұрын
God this is so nostalgic for me! I grew up with the Horror RPG back in the early KZitem days and it's so nice to see people still love these games! Keep up the wonderful work and I look forward to everything else ya do!
@paolag7455
Жыл бұрын
I swear rpg maker games changed my brain chemistry during my formative years lol I played the crooked man and the sandman when they came out, but only recently went back and played the rest of the series. I cant wait to see what you make of them!
@Dotexclamationmark
Жыл бұрын
Forgot how good this game is; The message is a fantastic one and recently hits close to home. I've developed carpal tunnel I'm both my hands while I was planning a future to be an artist. That crushed me. This games story reminded me to persist and watch out for that glimmer of hope.
@coolitudeextraordinaire
9 ай бұрын
there are so many artists with carpal tunnel, you know. i dont think i would call it a limiting factor- just something you need to be careful about. :]
@AstroKFP
Жыл бұрын
I just lost my mother a month and a half ago so rewatching the scene of David and his mom kinda wrecked me. Even though I know the story already from before and now again, it's amazing and would want to give a playthrough myself one day or sit with a friend through it. And also, Paul has got to go in the Hall of Fame of best buds.
@kazuyakenzaki1320
Жыл бұрын
In horror ive always hated how ghosts had power over the lives of the living, it didnt feel right not having the power to fight back. So funnily enough when i was thinking up a way on how they would resolve the story I though of..... just punching the ghost. Which ironically enough happened, so im pretty happy with that.
@Kraiglyndor
26 күн бұрын
I’ve always thought it made sense that you’d be able to go up and deck a ghost. Ghosts are said to remain due to emotions or lingering feelings so even with your own ghost inside you you would probably have to throw a ‘spirited’ punch, but the added physics and salt content (even if it’s not the right type for purifying) would have Casper fold like a bedsheet on a clothesline. Even if it didn’t work possession would give them human nerves and poltergeists would become tangible when they tried to influence objects giving you another opportunity.
@krazyaust7720
Жыл бұрын
I just want to say thank you so much for bringing back that child like joy of watching KZitem to me. Every single second had me hooked and I love your video formatting. I really sincerely hope you keep making content like this. I don't think I felt this sense of childlike curiosity and anticipation in watching a video since I was 14 and watching the Creepy Bad Endings series. You're an outstanding KZitemr and I hope you continue to grow. Keep doing what you love!
@MPREGCOOKING
Жыл бұрын
I couldn't have said it any better myself. It's so awesome to rediscover these feelings and games that were so integral to my love of rpg games and horror. I am so excited to see where this channel goes!!
@VientoNocturno
Жыл бұрын
I have suffered so much psychologically throug my life that I was, in more than one ocassion, on the verge of taking my own life or suffering from intense enough stuff to completely disrupt every single area of my life completely. Years ago I watched a gameplay of this game, in the midst of all the really darks stuff I was going through. It was, of course, a harsh and hard experiencie. But I've always been somewhat stubborn and defiant, towards my problems, towards my own crisis and any disease really (like when I had a fever I wouldn't just allow it to run it's course but somewhat grow annoyed at it and started getting active again and actively fighting it). Maybe it's just a thing of my personality, but I watched the whole gameplay, no trigger cuts, and then downloaded the game next time I had a big crisis. I cannot stand how much The Crooked Man meant to me on those moments. And I mean, maybe it wont be the sema experience for other people with depression and trauma. I do have C-PTSD but this very inteligent person here did trigger intently on themselves a year ago a panic attack, with the intent of trriggering it, in a rather safe enviroment (an acting course) where I was surrounded by people who could support me and I was very aware of what I was doing and I was living. I mean, it went how I wanted it and I have gotten a much better grasp of my panic attacks, but yeah, maybe it was rather reckless of me? Idk. And yeah, even now I was sobbing through your video sometimes... BUT ANYWAY! I really loved this game and I had forgotten how this helped me just so effing much back then. Thanks for reminding me, I do greatly appreciate it, you have a new sub. And today, after years and years of forgeting about it (yeah, maybe not remembering was a side effect of clinging to this game for dear life during extremely traumatic experiences, huh...) this dark but healing game returns to my heart. Stay safe, stay awesome, lots of love for y'all, traumatized and supportive crowds, from México ^~^/
@Vinzcafe
Жыл бұрын
Aa!! Another great video from you!! Im so glad to see more from you. You have such great sense of humor and i can't wait to see the other games. Say awesome :-D
@K-os_Insurgent
Жыл бұрын
Normal Person: Please don't do this! You have so much to live for! Paul: _Beats the hell out of them_
@zelloxerif
7 ай бұрын
Jesus christ i dunno if its hormones or it being so early in the morning but i have never cried so much and so hard from a video about a fucking RPG maker game. Holy shit. Great video. Great game. If only i could read the credits through all the tears. I appreciate the content warnings and timestamps. While i didn't used them, i found them diligent and respectful of those who absolutely might need them. I can't believe you only had 50 subs when you made this. It is currently blowing me away this was only your third video and you haven't been doing this for years. Great job. i only recently found you through random youtube reccomending your ao oni video.
@foxpatternedferret476
Жыл бұрын
I actually knew the Crooked Man poem before it became a creepypasta haha. Grew up with my mom reading books to me at night, one being Dean's Mother Goose Book of Rhymes.
@lebendigesgespenst7669
Жыл бұрын
I remember this. Never finished it, but I comes back into my mind ever now and then again
@Zack_Zander
Жыл бұрын
This game was part of my childhood -(yes, I shouldn't be watching these stuff that young, but what happen happens)- and the story is truly ahead of its time, at least for me. Now after going through it again almost 8-9 years later with an older vision and the story hits even more despite the outdated style.
@Kos_Mos42
Жыл бұрын
Nostalgia really hits hard, I'd remember watching people play this game back then even trying it for once, games like the mad father, Ivy, etc. Sure were great back then!
@strawby
Жыл бұрын
I had no clue the crooked man was part of a series! This was one of my favourites in that era of popular rpgmaker horror
@venom-wb3du
Жыл бұрын
I remember watching a playthrough of this game years ago when I was younger. I remembered it being spooky, but forgot how good the actual story was. Didn't expect to get emotional, but thanks for reminding me how great this game is
@bobbyboswell13
Жыл бұрын
i forgot how much this hits me that ending brings me to tears everytime also on a lighter note love how when this came out you were happy about 50 subscribers but now your nearly at 5,000
@fridaysaintjude8926
Жыл бұрын
For your next reviews could you arrange voice acting for the dialogue? It's helpful for those who listen to the videos and can't stop what their doing to read what the characters are saying.
@ixrisor4524
Жыл бұрын
This was a great video! This was a game I had watched a long time ago and completely forgot about. Little kid me never understood the metaphors and emotion behind this game, but watching it now it truly is incredible. Even while lacking in some aspects of gameplay I'd be hardpressed not to call this game a masterpiece. You did a great job at breaking everything down and explaining the deeper parts of some of this game's messages. I can't wait to see other games by the devs!
@nightlypiano4116
Жыл бұрын
I need a series of this, your videos are great!
@Livelysummer7
Жыл бұрын
I actually heard that poem as a child, and never knew about the developer, so I somehow managed to be the opposite of both your predictions at the start, just thought that was interesting
@xobile2851
Жыл бұрын
Wow! What an amazing video! Love the pacing of this. The pauses in talking to let the clips speak for them selves give me breathing room while also keeping me on my toes. one of my fav vids
@emailputri4
Жыл бұрын
From the strange men series, The Crooked Man is the best one Uri made imo. The story telling is beautiful, the gameplay is simple, the message is heart wrenching, and David is my best boi. The Boogey Man came second, but The Crooked Man is still miles better. It's such a shame because all the other games in the series have voice acting in them and I really love David's voice! He's just a gentle character with lovable traits who had gone through so much but still maintains his morals. I just want to hear him in his own game.
@cookitarebel9711
Жыл бұрын
I never really got around to playing it or watching somebody's else playthrough, but your video has sparked my interest not only for this game, but for it's entire collection too
@M0renex
Жыл бұрын
this video was really neat! i never played the games myself but i can see how much work you put inside of it! the editing was good, the whole video had a good pacing and i can see you really put alot of work into it!
@Ventiwings
Жыл бұрын
Ahh!! It's been so long since I've looked back on this series so I was pleasantly surprised to find such a solid introspection on it by someone who is new to it! I hope you enjoy the rest of the series and looking forward to future videos!
@JordanStar7
7 ай бұрын
Thank you for this. I remember watching this on an old playthrough and wanted to relive it. You did incredibly. Thank you again!!!
@markofmanymonikers679
Жыл бұрын
I’m so glad someone remembered this game 😢 Thank you for covering it- though I’ve only now just found your channel, I love your videos :))
@ramwolves
Жыл бұрын
This game came to me on the moment I most needed it. It will always have a special part in my heart. Excellent video 😊
@krisxfury4940
Жыл бұрын
Damnn I still remember this game from a very long time ago - I think like for years now. This was such a great game and thanks for bringing back one of my long lost childhood memories xD
@dostyaak
Жыл бұрын
I love these long videos, they're perfect to put as background sound while i'm writing Keep going bud
@Insane-Howl-Cowl
4 ай бұрын
Loved this video. This is such a great series, and brings cathartic tears to my eyes.
@WildKat25
Жыл бұрын
I just discovered your channel and I think you did an awesome job explaining this game! Keep up the great work!
@That_Isabelle
Жыл бұрын
Honestly was really shocked that you don’t have a bigger audience. Your content is super well put together and I’m glad I found your acc :) Keep doing what you’re doing man, cuz it’s going great
@BerlitzSama
Жыл бұрын
Glad I've discovered your channel. This is very entertaining, very well edited and very well done. Hope to see more from you great content, and just hope your channel continues to grow
@arcaneScribbler
Жыл бұрын
I keep watching this over and over. I really enjoy it. Enjoyed the Sandman too, and all your videos. Looking forward to the rest of the Strange Men anthology!
@GipsyGodzilla
Жыл бұрын
Dang this is pretty good I’m definitely gonna watch anything else you post I also like your characters art style
@completelynormalperson7077
Жыл бұрын
I just wanna say, as someone whos struggled with suicide, thank you so much for the TW. I love horror and i loved this video, thanks for putting the tw ❤
@william_.575
Жыл бұрын
tf you mean tw? the world?
@emailputri4
Жыл бұрын
@@william_.575 Trigger warning
@Dreamerdragons55
Жыл бұрын
Seems like this channel has grown a lot since this video, as it says 50 subscribers at the end, now you have much more! I was not here for the smaller part of this journey, but I'll be glad to join for the greater! Also, I love the story that this game conveys, made me reflect on myself a bit too.
@AndrewB..
Жыл бұрын
This is a great video I came across, as soon as I heard that music from the Hotel Dusk/Cape West series I knew I'd like this channel a lot
@kimchi._.2234
Жыл бұрын
Oh boy I'm so excited to watch this, I bet it's great!
@taurynnical
Жыл бұрын
I have just discovered your channel today. Felt immediately relaxed. Goooodo vibes, mate.
@zer0gravity688
Жыл бұрын
Wow, this channel discovery was really good! Really good video, and I'm happy for more.
@xlabratx5729
Жыл бұрын
Can't believe I'm seeing a whole video on this game, I love this series so much and have been a fan for years! It's so underrated
@Numbers225
6 ай бұрын
this video means a lot to me i deal with a lot of stuff in my life, both my own insecurities and minor issues with depression and trying to help the people i love with their own and rarely does a video game resonate with me like this one does the messages, themes, and story really got to me and a lot of it both makes me feel better and helps me understand how to help the people i love better i know for sure i wasn't gonna play this, so without you giving me a little window into this crooked world i wouldn't have seen it so thank you, personally. it was a wonderful watch, and... congrats on 84k subscribers. a little higher than what you had when this came out, huh?
@RandomtheRando
Жыл бұрын
I am so happy someone finally has talked about this game. I remember these games from Coryxkenshin years ago and ended up buying it years later. One of my favorite games. I remember most of my friends not liking it tho because i was stuck at the hotel and most of my friends just saw it as a door opening simulator.Great video!
@Gloss613
Жыл бұрын
I completely adore how you put up this channel, I'm not sure if you've had another channel in the past, but your work is very professional, I love it
@lob674
Жыл бұрын
Just found this channel a few days ago and man I'm glad I did your video quality is so good I think this is one of the first rpg horror games I ever found and it'll always be so special to me
@TaylorS0410
Жыл бұрын
Subbed to you cos of this vid! Can’t wait to binge watch all ur vids!
@barbaravic
7 ай бұрын
Finally someone talking about one of my fav games of all time!! Great to see you making your detailed reviews of the Uri's games.
@marluxiabestgirl9082
Жыл бұрын
Glad to have find you dude, you're enjoyable to follow, and the topic of your video are a Great start! Keep up the good work
@Thenormal880
Жыл бұрын
This is a really cool video dude keep up the good work ❤
@williewillikers9631
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad theres alot of media that tackle such relatable topics, I too was dumped even thought it felt like everything was perfect. It's been half a year since and I still struggle to move on, but media that tackle such topics help
@whosfredol5194
Жыл бұрын
I just found you this morning while scrolling through random horror content. My God... Ive seen a quantity of horror related videos but none managed to deliver me the impact you have brought to me. This was a really amazing video and I mean it from the bottom of my heart! The way you showed this amazing game to us viewers is perfect and I am so glad I managed to find you and this ga e... all in all, this video left a impact on me, a very good way aswell. I wish you and the game developor good luck for I am very exicted to see what you guys bring in store in the future :D!
@sachinalani
Жыл бұрын
I played all of the strange man games when I was a freshman in college, and istg nothing else has ever had such an impact on me except for maybe Ib. Thank you so much for making this video and giving the crooked man its oats!
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