I find the writing for Rambley a fascinating study; there are some subtle and interesting things going on there, and the VA's delivery and the animation tell me that everyone had a very clear grasp on what they were doing. Like you, I found Rambley's "coming clean" speech to really sell the character, and one of those subtle things happens in it at about 24:09. When he's talking about the state of the park, he trails off and covers his mouth when he mentions the mascots. He said, "the mascots are...." Not "my friends", as he's been referring to Molly and Finley. The Rambley talking here is almost a different character, which raises interesting questions about how his mind works. Throughout the game, he seems very genuine when he talks about his friends; there's no indication that he doesn't believe they are real. But this Rambley _knows_ that the mascots aren't those characters. So...how much of his memory is real? How does he distinguish between his life as a cartoon and the real world? Or as a theme park actor (who's not allowed to say "angry" or leave out a trademark notice)? How disassociated are those different aspects of this cute little raccoon? Oh, and the deleted recording? Sure, he deleted the original. But he values every interaction with his new buddy, so _those_ he saves. And if it makes you happy, he'll play them back as often as you care to ask for them. 😉
22:55 It IS used! She does 'speak' throughout the whole game, most noticeable in the chase sequence! It's just not clear words most of the time. The broken down animatronic of her you meet during the train ride sais: "Not Rambley, He hurt Lloyd, he hurt Lloyd, he hurt-". You can hear Mollie in the background of Rambley's conversations occasionally, repeating him or words she's heard.
Fair point, I even included that bit in the video. BUT the issue here is that it’s given as a game tip as if she fakes voices to fool you - she doesn’t. It’s trivia put in a place where you’d have game tips instead.
Fantastic video, as to be expected from Houbs! I can't wait to see the review of the full game! Side note: gaming mouse right next to office keyboard is how the guys at my office do it, lmao.
For a skeleton crew made mostly of friends of friends, a shoestring budget, and a lead with 0 professional experience, this is already more polished than a lot of the slop getting shoved out the door by big studios now a days. Yes, it has a lot of rough edges, but you can see the effort put into it and I think that's what helps carry it. It also helps that they are actively listening to critiques, too. Uniquegeese has stated that they want to loop back around and heavily tweak Chapter 1 down the line with updated assets and models, bringing it in line with the future chapters Patch 1.0.2 has introduced some of those changes.
@@houbsmars i appreciate the sentiment, but unfortunately, I don't really use social media anymore. I stopped using Twitter back around 2021... I still use Tumblr from time to time, but I don't really post my art there too much. (Even though I should do that more often) Stil, I do appreciate that you want to see more.
less gooooo. really good review. when i can i need to become a patreon. this is probably my fav preview vid about this i enjoyed watching this and seeing you make this vid i hope this vid gets popular keep up the amazing work
I'm mad this doesn't have more views
Let it ramp up, RUclips tends to push videos harder after hitting certain milestones (1k, 10k, 100k, etc.)
I find the writing for Rambley a fascinating study; there are some subtle and interesting things going on there, and the VA's delivery and the animation tell me that everyone had a very clear grasp on what they were doing.
Like you, I found Rambley's "coming clean" speech to really sell the character, and one of those subtle things happens in it at about 24:09. When he's talking about the state of the park, he trails off and covers his mouth when he mentions the mascots.
He said, "the mascots are...." Not "my friends", as he's been referring to Molly and Finley. The Rambley talking here is almost a different character, which raises interesting questions about how his mind works. Throughout the game, he seems very genuine when he talks about his friends; there's no indication that he doesn't believe they are real. But this Rambley _knows_ that the mascots aren't those characters. So...how much of his memory is real? How does he distinguish between his life as a cartoon and the real world? Or as a theme park actor (who's not allowed to say "angry" or leave out a trademark notice)? How disassociated are those different aspects of this cute little raccoon?
Oh, and the deleted recording? Sure, he deleted the original. But he values every interaction with his new buddy, so _those_ he saves. And if it makes you happy, he'll play them back as often as you care to ask for them. 😉
Rambley gives my brain a funny feeling I love him so much
Cute raccoon make me feel funni
22:55 It IS used! She does 'speak' throughout the whole game, most noticeable in the chase sequence! It's just not clear words most of the time. The broken down animatronic of her you meet during the train ride sais: "Not Rambley, He hurt Lloyd, he hurt Lloyd, he hurt-". You can hear Mollie in the background of Rambley's conversations occasionally, repeating him or words she's heard.
Fair point, I even included that bit in the video. BUT the issue here is that it’s given as a game tip as if she fakes voices to fool you - she doesn’t. It’s trivia put in a place where you’d have game tips instead.
Fantastic video, as to be expected from Houbs! I can't wait to see the review of the full game!
Side note: gaming mouse right next to office keyboard is how the guys at my office do it, lmao.
Bonus points for realism then!
THE VOICES in the voice chat were hell, but joke's aside, this video is so high quality, you really did a good job!
For a skeleton crew made mostly of friends of friends, a shoestring budget, and a lead with 0 professional experience, this is already more polished than a lot of the slop getting shoved out the door by big studios now a days. Yes, it has a lot of rough edges, but you can see the effort put into it and I think that's what helps carry it. It also helps that they are actively listening to critiques, too.
Uniquegeese has stated that they want to loop back around and heavily tweak Chapter 1 down the line with updated assets and models, bringing it in line with the future chapters Patch 1.0.2 has introduced some of those changes.
This video basically summed up my exact feelings on the game.
Nice video.
Thanks! Cool profile pic btw!
@@houbsmars thanks. Drew it myself. Edit to add that your profile art is fantastic, by the way.
Oh sick! Link me your socials, I wanna see more
@@houbsmars i appreciate the sentiment, but unfortunately, I don't really use social media anymore. I stopped using Twitter back around 2021... I still use Tumblr from time to time, but I don't really post my art there too much. (Even though I should do that more often)
Stil, I do appreciate that you want to see more.
Absolutely based for dropping social media
I hope you stick around the indigo discord man it was a blast talking to you and also this video is insanely high quality keep it up
The song in the first landing pad section, reminds me a lot of the Sega and Playstation game Lunar. 🤔
18:53, that IS how you spell it. Nothing wrong with it.
It’s just so weird when in every other game I’ve ever played it’s spelled collectible and not collectable.
looks really good, will definitely play the full release. nice find :3
Cool, a new video 📹 ! Houba Houba Hop!
less gooooo. really good review. when i can i need to become a patreon. this is probably my fav preview vid about this i enjoyed watching this and seeing you make this vid i hope this vid gets popular keep up the amazing work
Definitely appreciate the sentiment! Worked hard on this one
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yo is that hooba ?
Ye!
first hi
Awesome quality content!
Thanks!
@@houbsmars Youre gonna blow up one day if you keep this up lol. I see a lot of potential here
Boom
@@houbsmars boom
I was in the discord call