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  • Опубликовано: 15 ноя 2024

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  • @SPG64
    @SPG64  3 года назад +316

    Make sure you leave a like if you enjoyed this video, it probably took the longest out of all of my other Anti Piracy videos.
    Also hey if you're new, feel free to subscribe. I love making Super Mario Galaxy Mods on this channel and playing some too!

    • @evanbowl
      @evanbowl 3 года назад +8

      it was fun to help you with this!

    • @SPG64
      @SPG64  3 года назад +6

      @Fusion Noah it comes in multiple parts so it's hard to say for sure.

    • @dabrogo4136
      @dabrogo4136 3 года назад +4

      2 things:
      1: I love how this is a continuation off the first one! Amazing job!
      2: Did... did you use my idea for the blue star? 🤩

    • @vincenzolarocca1636
      @vincenzolarocca1636 3 года назад +3

      All youtubers be like: *Auto like to a his comment*

    • @kc5096
      @kc5096 3 года назад +4

      This was fake the whole time

  • @luckywii8731
    @luckywii8731 3 года назад +200

    I love how rosalina basically broke down why anti-piracy measures exist

  • @acinggames8422
    @acinggames8422 3 года назад +288

    I love how passive aggressive Rosalina and Polari are lol

  • @SurgeSurgeSurge
    @SurgeSurgeSurge 3 года назад +239

    "Believe it or not, but we're above a black hole right now."
    The only way to end crime is not by doing the time, but by ending the one doing such.

    • @filename_017
      @filename_017 3 года назад

      It just happened while I was reading this comment ._.

    • @egg5052
      @egg5052 3 года назад +1

      the only way to end crime is to delete all crimes this way you cant do crime if it doesnt exist *trol*

    • @daryantsns3448
      @daryantsns3448 3 года назад

      If law is the backbone of society, then the law enforcing citizens are the heart and blood!

  • @commandernemex3478
    @commandernemex3478 3 года назад +112

    Imagine a game that forcefully steals money from your bank account if you pirate it, and then it plays normally. If you don't have enough, it just crashes upon opening.

  • @Solargress
    @Solargress 3 года назад +357

    It's sort of like it takes place in the future when the galaxies have been abandoned and the universe is empty.

    • @JackLikesTrackhouse
      @JackLikesTrackhouse 3 года назад +22

      In that case planets should be decayed or completely missing. That’s be even cooler

    • @bucketbutters866
      @bucketbutters866 3 года назад +9

      Super mario galaxy... but something's changed

    • @francy1762
      @francy1762 2 года назад +9

      True, this also matches the stars being red, as red dwarfs last upon 1000000s of years, possibly the last light source in the universe, red dwarfs are stars, also would like to see this as a full on mod, like an universal paradox/apocalypse

    • @thundermothstudio5446
      @thundermothstudio5446 2 года назад +3

      I think of this as more of a dark vision Mario gets shown by Rosalina about what will happen if Bowser isn't stopped, while also being a warning from Nintendo about what will happen if the game isn't bought legitimately. I don't think it takes place in the distant future because the planets don't seem decayed enough, but you're welcome to your opinion.

    • @jimmyjohnjoejr
      @jimmyjohnjoejr 2 года назад +2

      outer wilds reference

  • @agamerslifetorture6274
    @agamerslifetorture6274 3 года назад +436

    "Were not going to throw you into another death loop."
    "Did you purchase this game?"
    "Maybe..."
    *chucks you into a blackhole*
    *C R I N A M I L E !*

    • @tehyelloforg
      @tehyelloforg 3 года назад +10

      C R I M I N A L*

    • @NoahHalfSquid
      @NoahHalfSquid 3 года назад +2

      @@tehyelloforg stupid

    • @yeetboi1938
      @yeetboi1938 3 года назад +2

      @@NoahHalfSquid he corrected him

    • @NoahHalfSquid
      @NoahHalfSquid 3 года назад +9

      @@yeetboi1938 he spelt ot bad on purpose to be funny tho

    • @tales_zero_miles
      @tales_zero_miles 3 года назад

      @@NoahHalfSquid like you did now ?

  • @ryechip
    @ryechip 3 года назад +431

    I honestly really like the more unrealistic anti-piracy screens. Like this def probably took a LONG time to make, the more far fetched ones are just so much more impressive to watch

    • @blusterthebenevolpede2blus875
      @blusterthebenevolpede2blus875 3 года назад +5

      And just more interesting

    • @_HaloFox
      @_HaloFox 2 года назад +3

      realism is boring.

    • @thevioletbee5879
      @thevioletbee5879 2 года назад +11

      I like nice middle grounds like the Mario Party DS ones. Extra ones can be pretty good too, as long as you aren’t just slapping the first Google Images result for scary Mario with some red comic sans and a stock lava damage scream.

    • @shinyaltaria1388
      @shinyaltaria1388 2 года назад +1

      @@thevioletbee5879 my favourite font: red sans undertale *insert au joke here*

  • @resurrekt7114
    @resurrekt7114 3 года назад +143

    this video: You..?
    previous one: You..
    Soulja Boy: *YOU!!*

  • @Romir01x
    @Romir01x 3 года назад +279

    Polari: We're not going to throw you into another deathloop.
    Mario: 👁👄👁

  • @rainbowsylvie16
    @rainbowsylvie16 3 года назад +161

    this kind of has vibes of a demo, like to me this is basically saying "death loops won't deter you, so we might as well give you a tiny it of what this game has to offer, but if you want any more, please buy the game legally"

    • @jdb2002
      @jdb2002 Год назад +4

      It's the same thing Square Enix did in a couple of their games. Give the pirate a taste, but keep them from advancing past a certain point.

  • @Roseymazin
    @Roseymazin 3 года назад +378

    I love how this is actually trying to be something unique and new instead of just *play game. Game glitch. Game say steal bad. Jump scare. Video end*

    • @tammytheranger7645
      @tammytheranger7645 3 года назад +10

      I agree. I always love the real looking ones instead of those with cheap jumpscares. Wish there's more like these as they are interesting.

    • @june9914
      @june9914 Год назад +4

      I agree, not the biggest fan of the start menu music

  • @MegaDude10
    @MegaDude10 3 года назад +66

    Most AP screens: piracy bad we kil u.
    This: We're going to kindly explain why piracy is bad while also letting you experience a cool Creepypasta.

  • @It-is-a-Smash-Hit
    @It-is-a-Smash-Hit 3 года назад +99

    bro when you got the star even the game is starting to lose motivation first it was “You...” now it’s “You..?”

  • @brilliantdodo4713
    @brilliantdodo4713 3 года назад +72

    Oh wow! That was sort of sweet! I love that the game explains how the player’s piracy is harmful to the developers, and isn’t overly cruel or scary! It even gives you the option to play a very limited amount, or go! I love it! Wonderful job!

    • @lovelovemiraclesunsetgirl
      @lovelovemiraclesunsetgirl 2 года назад +5

      i think it is still pretty unnecessarily scary - things like the unavoidable deaths, calling the first star "Dino Piranha's Death" and playing sad music or none at all with spooky red skies is pretty bleak and would probably be upsetting for someone who thought they had a legitimate copy, especially as a kid
      i think it'd be cute if it was more just a very limited demo with that earnest message and some encouragement to buy the game and play it legally instead of doing all that. but i get that fake piracy screens tend to be pretty creepypasta-ish and this is tamer than a lot of other things like that, and the effort put in to it is really cool no matter how you look at it

  • @LollinoDamb64
    @LollinoDamb64 3 года назад +119

    This. Is. The. Best. Thing. I've. Ever. Seen.

    • @Mihaly_
      @Mihaly_ 3 года назад +3

      I agree

    • @LollinoDamb64
      @LollinoDamb64 3 года назад

      @Andre's Nabi 2 which discord server?

    • @tales_zero_miles
      @tales_zero_miles 3 года назад

      @@LollinoDamb64 oh boy, i can see where this is going

  • @WiglahWoo
    @WiglahWoo 3 года назад +62

    The way you handled Rosalina's and the Luma's text was actually really creative! Good job!

  • @absent6792
    @absent6792 3 года назад +105

    Oh my lord, this is the best anti pirating screen I've ever seen, great job man. I'd definitely be hiding from the police if this happened to me as a kid lmao

    • @hilfemajster4234
      @hilfemajster4234 3 года назад +3

      Finally, after all these years. I have found you.

    • @nerdyboi121
      @nerdyboi121 2 года назад

      Found what?

    • @Homelander1
      @Homelander1 2 года назад

      @@nerdyboi121 the criminal

    • @nerdyboi121
      @nerdyboi121 2 года назад

      OHMAIGAWD GET HEM MONSTER AAAA

  • @WheatOatmeal
    @WheatOatmeal 3 года назад +26

    This feels a lot like a more genuine anti piracy, rather then a spooky one

  • @ConfusedSpaghetti
    @ConfusedSpaghetti 3 года назад +53

    When Mario flew to the Observatory, and no music was playing, I got chills. This is probably the greatest anti-piracy video I've seen

  • @steadfast1448
    @steadfast1448 3 года назад +26

    Finally, something that is not trying to be scary, just telling a lesson.

  • @Nepptenio
    @Nepptenio 3 года назад +234

    Hope there'll be a sequel!

    • @kumaytb2140
      @kumaytb2140 3 года назад +12

      Tiens salut tu fait quoi ici ? 😁

    • @SPG64
      @SPG64  3 года назад +25

      I'll try make one! :)

    • @stumpdafun386
      @stumpdafun386 3 года назад +1

      @@kumaytb2140 xD

    • @Iam29941
      @Iam29941 3 года назад +5

      Oh tiens le monde est petit :o

    • @yoshkultfr5752
      @yoshkultfr5752 3 года назад +2

      Pk t la mais sinon jte kiffe

  • @rightfalse5856
    @rightfalse5856 3 года назад +8

    "Dino Piranha's Death"
    Wow ok!
    And the music for this mission is actually... Calming, which is surprising!

  • @Adrienthe12
    @Adrienthe12 3 года назад +108

    The perfect anti piracy measure doesnt exi-

    • @Rellobros
      @Rellobros Год назад

      Why would anyone Believe this?

  • @MasterLuma
    @MasterLuma 3 года назад +55

    Reporting to Nintendo at the moment..

    • @mems5766
      @mems5766 3 года назад

      No please

    • @mems5766
      @mems5766 3 года назад +3

      My game was *legally* adquired

    • @kelpdock8913
      @kelpdock8913 3 года назад +2

      @@mems5766 CRINAMILE

  • @thatcrystalwolfy
    @thatcrystalwolfy 3 года назад +24

    Finally a anti piracy screen that doesn’t scare me

  • @rxb204
    @rxb204 3 года назад +24

    Almost 8 minutes?!?!
    I can already tell you worked hard on this. Great job, love the result.

  • @Car27Racer
    @Car27Racer 3 года назад +9

    This one has kind devs. They don't throw you through a black hole for infinity. They basically even say that they'll forget the whole thing if you buy the game if you are honest. (Because saying no doesnt save the game.)
    Amazing.

  • @daryantsns3448
    @daryantsns3448 3 года назад +24

    It was very touching and educational! I liked how they didn't just endlessly kill the player.
    🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

  • @InktoAngie18
    @InktoAngie18 3 года назад +37

    When people post comments during a premiere-

  • @picoultimate7707
    @picoultimate7707 3 года назад +21

    My favourite part of this anti-piracy concept was the sad music playing in Good Egg Galaxy. It just echoes the desolate world that pirates/plagiarists are left to see.

    • @DylanThomson2000
      @DylanThomson2000 2 года назад +1

      What kind of sad music in Good Egg Galaxy?

    • @picoultimate7707
      @picoultimate7707 2 года назад +3

      @@DylanThomson2000 In this video, before Mario acquires the blue star.

    • @DylanThomson2000
      @DylanThomson2000 2 года назад +1

      @@picoultimate7707 but what kind of sad music?

    • @picoultimate7707
      @picoultimate7707 2 года назад +1

      @@DylanThomson2000 6:21
      From this timestamp.

    • @DylanThomson2000
      @DylanThomson2000 2 года назад +2

      @@picoultimate7707 who is playing “from this timestamp” music?

  • @Ragnarok30SP
    @Ragnarok30SP 3 года назад +8

    This is quite the upgrade from the last one, was also a welcome surprise to wake up to

  • @ShawnGamingYT
    @ShawnGamingYT 3 года назад +18

    You know why im scared of black holes? Because of the camera gets closer to the black hole

  • @JackLikesTrackhouse
    @JackLikesTrackhouse 3 года назад +27

    That was really cool. I wonder if there’s more to this...

  • @k4rn31ro8
    @k4rn31ro8 3 года назад +5

    Great!! I like how eerie the galaxies look when dark and empty, it was a nice touch.

  • @Shadow64
    @Shadow64 3 года назад +9

    Amazing work! The concepts you’ve come up with are outstanding, and this video has pushed the potential for this meme to its limits, great job

  • @meechmushrooms
    @meechmushrooms Год назад +1

    "You've discovered your last galaxy!"
    is that a threat-

  • @TrashPasta
    @TrashPasta 3 года назад +14

    Fun fact: the blue star is actually an unused texture and can be hacked back into the game

  • @obiwaniori9913
    @obiwaniori9913 3 года назад +3

    2:33 gives of the same vibes as "You can no longer play as Luigi"

  • @AwesomeFace2675
    @AwesomeFace2675 3 года назад +6

    I literally wanna play this mod because of how good it looks, not to mention how believable it can be. It may be fake, but it's very convincing to me

  • @crazygamerryniak
    @crazygamerryniak 3 года назад +7

    "You've discovered your last galaxy!" I just started laughing for unknown reasons!

  • @loveshiningstar
    @loveshiningstar 3 года назад +10

    Please do more, you can't leave us on a cliffhanger.

  • @vannillaAJofficial204
    @vannillaAJofficial204 3 года назад +11

    The perfect anti piracy measure does not exi-
    This screen: Allow me to introduce myself.

  • @veryshyguy5722
    @veryshyguy5722 3 года назад +3

    I love how each of these are very unique and even implement content Nintendo never used.

  • @Qulic
    @Qulic 3 года назад +11

    Just a small detail but it would have been neat if at 2:38 it said piracy detected at the top instead of galaxy detected

  • @risinivy
    @risinivy 3 года назад +2

    This is by far better than any other anti piracy video I've seen, the amount it addresses that you should quit and do the right thing while still giving you chances, but showing increasing disappointment from the characters is perfect! Fantastic job!

  • @WinCla
    @WinCla 3 года назад +3

    Yeah yeah, real spooky, but the one thing that terrifies me?
    *Mario surviving the close up sun.*

  • @the_simple_dan
    @the_simple_dan 3 года назад +4

    I like how the game was confused like me when Luigi appeared at the blue star

  • @theg-man4840
    @theg-man4840 3 года назад +2

    I never thought you would be this good making mods for this game

  • @SQGReviewShow
    @SQGReviewShow 3 года назад +2

    Lol. I feel like me being scared of the black hole repeated deaths for the first Galaxy 1 anti piracy video, only inspired you to make MORE terrifying black hole deaths with each installment since then. Why you doin' this to me, lol. This is getting to creepypasta levels of terrifying.

  • @littlemacisunderrated412
    @littlemacisunderrated412 3 года назад +5

    I swear one of these days there needs to be a redemption story
    Like they ask if you plan on ever buying a real copy, you say yes, and the. It asks for Wii points or something.

  • @chilly_alchemist779
    @chilly_alchemist779 3 года назад +11

    Developers: We're not going to throw you through another death loop. We know how scary that can be
    4:19- *Never Gonna Give You Up plays*

  • @cyrilsmtr9074
    @cyrilsmtr9074 3 года назад +2

    I love this, it teach you that need to buy the game, don’t steal it. I think they use a long time to make.

  • @brianthesonicfan
    @brianthesonicfan 3 года назад +3

    1:36 No "You got a grand star" message

  • @JaredMLG
    @JaredMLG 3 года назад +4

    You discovered your *LAST* galaxy!

  • @CryoM3ncer
    @CryoM3ncer 3 года назад +2

    this almost felt like a repost for a minute but i love this!!

  • @berenicedancer3853
    @berenicedancer3853 3 года назад +3

    For some reason the galaxy has a very relaxed music, nice touch

    • @bassboostedmoonchao
      @bassboostedmoonchao 3 года назад +1

      You realise it's the end and you can't do much, because of your mistakes. That's the vibe I get.

  • @germanluan
    @germanluan 3 года назад +2

    I like the little detail in 6:01
    When you fly off you can still see the mini island
    7:28 is also good
    You got a _Blue_ star

  • @jalmar40298
    @jalmar40298 3 года назад +6

    違法コピーでも割と遊ばせてくれてて草

  • @thelibyanplzcomeback
    @thelibyanplzcomeback 2 года назад +1

    "Dino Piranha's Death"
    That gave a repressed childhood memory/nightmare vibe.

  • @toad6453
    @toad6453 3 года назад +6

    I felt bad after Rosalina's explanation

  • @hunnybon
    @hunnybon 3 года назад +4

    It's about time there's an "anti piracy" video that doesn't have the game absolutely antagonize the player, this could get interesting...

  • @BoltTheLion
    @BoltTheLion 3 года назад +1

    I’m so happy that all my games are legal purchased copies... I’ve seen a lot of anti piracy videos, but for some reason, this one hit me different.

  • @jeanphilippecasal2484
    @jeanphilippecasal2484 3 года назад +9

    5:04 ...are you kidding me?!

  • @Dashiell777
    @Dashiell777 3 года назад +2

    Golly talked about how creepy this is. It makes me wonder how creepy it would be to be the only human on a planet.

  • @CoolChannelHandle420
    @CoolChannelHandle420 3 года назад +3

    4:43 omg that T-posing Polari xD

  • @kugowell8579
    @kugowell8579 3 года назад +11

    Okay I have a really special request. repeat I have a very special request. if you make an alternate option when you press no. make Rosalina say after you get sucked into the black hole: you told the truth we shall let you explore the ship only and that is all now go by the real game and experience our galaxy. I'm just asking you and giving you ideas you don't have to do this if you don't want to I'm just asking you so please think about it

  • @Kaydin_Godlien-thies
    @Kaydin_Godlien-thies 3 года назад +1

    Man this game brings me back where I had trouble with the comet stars lmfao, great video btw

  • @minaminastheanimationfan7909
    @minaminastheanimationfan7909 3 года назад +35

    7:17
    Where did Luigi come from?!
    XD

    • @PichuGamer-tz8bl
      @PichuGamer-tz8bl 3 года назад +10

      He came to see the player doing the wrong thing

    • @resurrekt7114
      @resurrekt7114 3 года назад +5

      he's the police officer

    • @AbsnormalCoolest
      @AbsnormalCoolest 3 года назад +3

      He flew from the void to snap the back of the pirates.

    • @Lol-zi4so
      @Lol-zi4so 3 года назад +3

      i think he used the star you get from luigi so that the message is different when you get back to the Dome because it is a secret star.

    • @tales_zero_miles
      @tales_zero_miles 3 года назад

      @@Lol-zi4so finally a good explenation that arent like the first 3 ones

  • @UnderfellSansTheEdgySkeleton
    @UnderfellSansTheEdgySkeleton 3 года назад +2

    Even though people using this trend to it’s own death,these videos & the MPDS ones made by the legend himself are truly amazing

  • @antonadams7999
    @antonadams7999 3 года назад +2

    That scene in the Comet Observatory after getting the first Grand Star feels very unsettling and wrong without the music.

  • @cobaltlecatto9442
    @cobaltlecatto9442 3 года назад +3

    This... this is creative. I can't wait to see more! At least, if you decide to make more.

    • @SPG64
      @SPG64  3 года назад +2

      I probably will.

  • @elardigordiespacialrandom
    @elardigordiespacialrandom 3 года назад +1

    Blue stars is just what i wanted for mario galaxy 3, thanks for making this a real thing.

  • @giantsfan1925
    @giantsfan1925 3 года назад +3

    I think that when you go back to the observatory, Dino Pirahna will be there for the next one but Luma turns his back on Mario, so he loses the spin ability AND Dino Pirahna is in his angriest phase while retaining his petals. You should add this for the next anti-piracy video.

  • @yukinato.
    @yukinato. 3 года назад +1

    All the things that you can do with this game are crazy. Really good job !!!

  • @Yoshifan1219
    @Yoshifan1219 3 года назад +2

    Static Polari just staring at you no matter what is fucking creepy for some reason

  • @Q1_Enjoyer
    @Q1_Enjoyer 3 года назад +1

    Love how Luigi, the victim of all the Mario Party DS anti piracy videos, joins with you when you get the star

    • @SPG64
      @SPG64  3 года назад +1

      Lmao

  • @SweeterNova
    @SweeterNova 3 года назад +3

    Poor Luigi, he has to see his brother doing crimes.
    Ok, I for some reason had to reload the page, so that I can comment. I feel like the Anti Piracy is haunting me.

  • @Mert2003
    @Mert2003 3 года назад +5

    A blue star? Mario Galaxy 3 confirmed?

  • @JackLikesTrackhouse
    @JackLikesTrackhouse 3 года назад +4

    6:27 there’s a split second where the Capsule Planet’s interior is completely missing. Lol

  • @chadbalsan414
    @chadbalsan414 3 года назад +5

    "Dino piranha's death"
    Classic

  • @theawsomecheese9714
    @theawsomecheese9714 3 года назад +7

    7:11 WHERE IN THE HELL DID LUIGI COME FROM

  • @evixtormusic5035
    @evixtormusic5035 3 года назад +2

    How to turn Mario Galaxy into a psychological horror game that makes you think you are a criminal

  • @superjoran2899
    @superjoran2899 3 года назад +1

    NOT THE ENDING OST OML I AM GONNA CRYYY

  • @crisclark5583
    @crisclark5583 4 месяца назад

    0:34 Not gonna lie, the "Piracy is wrong. Goodbye." Got me
    CRIMINAL!

  • @kaizoc0re_renyc0re
    @kaizoc0re_renyc0re 3 года назад +2

    DUDE WE NEED MORE THINGS LIKE THIS,THEY ARE SO AWESOME AAA

  • @The_Amazing_Mario_Bros_Show
    @The_Amazing_Mario_Bros_Show 5 месяцев назад

    Seriously can't get it over about how real and creative this screen is

  • @cheeseburgermonkey7104
    @cheeseburgermonkey7104 3 года назад +2

    7:54
    Mario:
    Screw this, Ima out of here

  • @Dashiell777
    @Dashiell777 3 года назад +1

    What makes Mario Galaxy so unique is the different colored Stars. Mario Odyssey has different colored moons but they don't feel as special when you collect them because there are so many of them. But Mario Galaxy they only have a couple different green stars and one red star which makes it so special.

  • @raymanfreak7739
    @raymanfreak7739 3 года назад +3

    I won't lie, I was expecting everything to start having a reverse track. Lol

  • @Crabtic
    @Crabtic 3 года назад +4

    basicaly this happens:
    "you pirated in the wrong galaxy"

  • @MseryXLII
    @MseryXLII 2 года назад

    These are obviously EXTREMELY well made and professional, but I’d love to see what a somewhat more realistic creepy anti piracy screen would look like, but hey, all props and respect go to you my man

  • @DanzTheGB
    @DanzTheGB 6 месяцев назад +1

    Bro gave us a demo while being mad at us all the way💀

  • @magiclapras
    @magiclapras 3 года назад +1

    For a second I though he had used my idea of a SMG where Bowser won. Kinda dumb to think that though, these are still very well done. I like the more realistic ones like this.

  • @bluexd2123
    @bluexd2123 3 года назад +3

    Why are there two Polaris?
    But still: its frickin awesome how much effort has been put in this. The Atmosphere is so dark and hopeless. And i Love how you edited this Text. Especially the Rosalina Cutscene.
    Would be interesting If you actually regret pirating this Game and then actually buy it. Would be interesting what they have to say. Like Rosalina or Baby Luma could say for example: good Thing you have learned your lesson. Enjoy the game!
    before the title Screen appears.

  • @tjackknife6590
    @tjackknife6590 2 года назад

    I like the idea of games giving you a demo as an anti piracy measure. “Here’s part of our game. Go legally buy the rest.”

  • @Wpoiyttvhfth
    @Wpoiyttvhfth 2 года назад +1

    My response to “piracy is wrong”:
    Piracy is not wrong
    You’re wrong
    Nintendo is wrong
    Piracy is right

  • @sanskarjain9455
    @sanskarjain9455 3 года назад +1

    Wow! This is very well made! It must have taken a lot of effort.

  • @cosmicembryo
    @cosmicembryo 3 года назад +1

    This must’ve taken quite a while, you did a great job!

  • @serpentymeisdead
    @serpentymeisdead 3 года назад +1

    Uhm.... I thought there would be more creepiness. But in all honesty, this is just better.