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Is it weird that I think about this game at least once per day? probably

Hotline Miami is the untold true story of Americas Mk ultra project and the long lasting impacts of it. It’s also about the weaponization of ideologies. 50 blessings is a direct parody of today’s ultra political groups. It’s happening now and it all ends the same. Unless you wake up. WAKE UP.

I often wonder if Hotline Miami hates us Russians or mocks those who do?

Great review. Signalis is a gem, both gameplay wise and if you are actually inclinded to delve deeper into story and implications they make.

Ever since I played Signalis, it instantly became one of my favorite games of all time, primarily for its narrative, story and world (right up there with Nier for me). I listen to the ost extremely often too. The music is incredible and it fits the mood beyond perfectly. The game is a masterpiece and the only problem that I have with it is that there isn't more of it. Great video.

Unless you get lost, completely broke the immersion on a few occasions

For me the game is hard. I've played for 4 hours and I feel exhausted. Winding through myriad enemies while bumping into locked doors, running back and forth with key items... it's just too much. Maybe it's because I'm new to the genre, but I feel like dropping it and watching a walkthrough. 😢

"I Can't Stop Thinking About Signalis" Those who sing the same song have heard it in their dreams. A dark tone, at the edge of hearing A silent voice, whispering to my heart: Come join us Together we will be eternal There is no escape We will be one. Welcome to the sea of flesh. :)

It’s really a 6/10 *game* but everything outside of the game play is so insanely good they elevate me past caring about how it feels to play anymore, and I’ve replayed it numerous times just to experience the narrative and art and music again. The simplified gameplay almost lends towards enjoying the story by not being too detracting from the narrative, and letting you really marinate while you go through the motions of combat

"it is such a confident swing from a small developer," yes, absolutely. I had heard of the game, but I was not prepared for just how much down my specific alley of interests that it would be. Good video! if you're (the reader of this comment) interested in the game, this video doesn't really spoil anything except of course the portion about the Narrative. I'd recommend stopping after the 15 minute section or the Gameplay section if you're not really convinced but still interested.

Wait, it's possible to stop thinking about Signalis?

what barry says in the last clip: "i'm gonna have to kill cousinau." what subtitles said: "i'm gonna have to kill goose now." XD

I would love ryan gosling to be casted as jacket since I know he could pull it off

That last little bit where you’re curious why more people aren’t talking about this game, especially the lore and thematics, I can actually explain. Horror has a problem with mascots over message when it comes to long term existence of a piece of media. There isn’t anything wrong with this, it’s just a facet of fandom and even creation of media. People like to play with the mascots, and horror is really good at making mascots. Sadly horror at its best isn’t about mascots, but the message/feeling/thread the creator wanted to pull on. A game about the horrors of rape, and the system that not only allows it to happen, but elevates the abuser will eventually devolve into fans playing around with the characters like they’re dolls in a doll house (this is what’s happening to Mouthwashing right now). The message is harder to play with than the characters/mascots, and people want to play with the thing they like. This is why the genre of mascot horror is as big as it is because people have realized how long lasting a mascot can be, and are trying to utilize that for success. Signalis falls into this problem a little bit. It is a deeply profound sorrow song that is meant to be heard ever so slightly different by everyone. It is a story about queerness in an oppressive regime, the futility of an individual against the world, the horrors of failing your lover, the desperation of the oppressed, and many more things we could get into. It’s also a game about space lesbians and Replikas, these super cool interesting mascot like characters that you can play around with, and even make your own if you wanted. I love talking about the fact that no one has the exact same perceived story for this game, or that it takes inspiration from a writing community I’m apart of called the Empty Space Community. I understand though that now I’m in the minority because those that are in the fandom still have had these conversations already, and just want to play with the thing that makes them happy.

I can not lie... I came to this video like ten times...

I completely agree! Firewatch is such a beautifully crafted game that blends stunning visuals, a hauntingly atmospheric soundtrack, and a deeply emotional story. It deserved so much more recognition for its unique approach to storytelling and the way it made the player connect with its characters. The subtle themes of isolation, loss, and human connection really stuck with me long after playing. It's a gem that more people should experience!

I just wish this game got it's own artbook

On the other hand, Jodi Foster certainly has aged gracefully......

After replaying this game there's still some moments where the game makes me cry 😢 the music didn't help either 😢

The exact same thing happened to me after playing this game I've never played a game like this before

In terms of difficulty, you are correct that it is subjective. Having played no games in this genre before Signalis (Resident Evil with its spider obsession, and Silent Hill is just way too much for someone who doesn't struggle with immersion), I found the first playthrough very challenging on Casual. By now (a second playthrough done) I can do it on Survival, except for the annoying fight with Falke (the visual noise makes it impossible to avoid her projectiles at times, and the fight is way too long to bother with this considered).

I would watch 3 hours of you explaining the narrative. The game stood with me too after I finished it and I like how you talk.

Would i recomend this game to everyone? Yes. But... i gotta give them a warning.. how truly sad the game can be to the point it can change your life..

Signalis is truly special to me, it completely changed me and left me with a giant hole in my heart. That being said it's a game that absolutely everyone should experience at least once

I really really liked this video. Though I understand why you wouldn't delve into making a 3-hour analysis, I would love to watch it (especially if you talked about cosmic horror hehe, not gonna lie, knowing your channel I thought it was going to be the main point of the video). Thank you for your work and for showing us tiny moments like the red boat (never noticed it!!) that, usually, don't even appear in the other big videos!

i was NOT expecting to suddenly hear finnish

I promise that this isn't a paid sponsorship with game pass lol

Ahh the the girl boss is definitely a fantasy, but idk about a horror lol

I actually prefer NOT to use the motion tracker when I play. It makes it more fun and challenging, so disagree on that point

13:40 maybe this was to show that even past death, area X isn’t done with the “material”? Still mutating things that we deem useless once dead. Literal Ouroboros 🤔

If the dolphin could have been her husband, what was the owl then?

the shimmer reminds me of the Black Garden

Sensors are used for the Molotov, because i can be place down to use as a motion activated explosive device.

Personally I've always wondered about hotline miami mini series, specifically for something like Hotline miami 2 where every episode we follow a new character and at the end said character is killed and the next episode follows the killer, basically punishing you anytime you get attached

No man that’s some sopranos level spooky

I actually noticed this when watching and asked my wife if she saw who was in the back and she had no idea and for some reason it wasn't letting me rewind to show her, now I'm going to have to send her this.

8:19 Sir Alex Ferguson?

So let me get this straight. Jody foster told the writer hey when you write my dialogue have me say racist shit and be an ass hole......uh huh, sure....what a counterfeit gang of grotesques these people are.

I wrote a long paragraph to why i respectfully disagree with your views this game but i somehow miss-clicked and lost it so I'm gonna just say STFU. if you want my opinion then let me know.... BTW sorry for being rude XD

He is also the grocery worker who got his face headbutted by Ronnie back in season 2.

I played it yesterday for first time. And didn't want a video about it til after it

If the show was just called Night Country with no call backs to S1 it would have just been a fine tv mystery. Forcing it to fit in TD was just terrible.

I think Hotline Miami 1 and 2 should be a show in chronological order in my opinion

Coming back here after Alien Isolation 2 was announced. Let's hope they get the immersion right again.

I've seen people praise this movie and at least 2 of my friends recommended it. I'll read the book first though.

I absolutely agree; personally, I think this reflects cosmic horror more than some of the more literal Lovecraftian movies like Underwater. While you note you're cherry-picking, I might suggest this has a vibe similar to At The Mountains of Madness - the horror is large, but contained to a small group. At the end of the story, we're not instantly concerned the shoggoth is coming for all of earth right then. One man survives and while probably traumatized, he's not mad, while the other sees the final horror. I think Capa's experience of the sun as something scary and enticing but ultimately ending in a final awesome (awe-inspiring) blaze does not negate the horror. When one considers the Elder Things, they are terrifying but also awesome. The sun subsuming Capa is both beautiful and horrifying. And yes, the ending is "happy," but fewer people make it out (none) than there in At the Mountains of Madness; our cast of characters does not meet a happy end.

Best game ever made

Literally beat this game yesterday

I think the ending also shows all these other people barry has killed. Has had a life aswell. Complex like barrys. Just cut unexpectedly. No resolve no figuring out there peace. Ended then and there. Gone forever

i have played this 2014 2 times on ps4/ps5 and really like it too #AlienIsolation #SEGA