I wonder if Ralph is suffering a brain tumour. He's getting thunderclap headaches, passing out, hallucinating, he's delusional, he's violent and detached one minute and kind the next, he has paranoia, and the fact that he might not even remember his own name based on the glitching around his dialogue. We don't know if he's always been this way, and it's clearly been several years and I don't know if he could've survived that long, but it could be a reason for his crazy behaviour and obvious health problems.
Adds up with the scene at the end of his head bleeding/hurting. And the fact that the passing out doesn't happen regularly. The average survival for a brain tumor is 5-10 years so if the game ends at year ten that might confirm this.
This game is so…interesting. On one hand, the protagonist is absolutely a monster doing this stuff and making Johnny suffer for years, but on the other, the voice acting seems so genuine that you can’t tell if this man is having a psychotic breakdown or there’s a legit lovecraftian entity that demands sacrifices every year.
This game clearly makes a murderer look not like an irredeemable monster but a victim as well, tormented by the circumstances he was thrown into. I wonder if it tries to make a statement about serial killers in general.
@@krejtek9654no, it makes a statement about humanity. serial killers, rapists, tyrants, they are all human whether we like it or not. if we don't attempt to understand them, we also lose sight of ourselves.
Holy shit, watching mark click literally _everything_ around the party except the two, tiny suspicious blocks that would have revealed the guy as a rapist, then randomly pick the right one by accident - and have NO IDEA what happened and why because of it... fills me with a frustration that knows no bounds.
That's so typically Mark its insane. This man solves puzzles by complete accident because when he intentionally tries he ends up being wrong more often than not.
Johnny escaping the cage and then not being able to walk bc his legs haven’t seen use for years is so fucking mortifying to think abt Edit: stop bringing up that “mortifying” means embarrassing. I get it. It was a poor word choice that misconstrued what I was attempting to convey. Multiple people have already corrected me. You don’t need to be the 18th person to do so
He should exercise secretly like zukko uncle from Avatar. Also it's cool if they make a game from Johnny pov trying to escape that would be interesting
@@moistenedwall1003 about that, he can do cycling posture while lying down, the important thing is to move as much as possible and don't let your joints get stiff. Also I have a question, how did he get injured while running away? 🤔
@@therunningawesomehiatus7022he had that knife thing, probably was holding it to protect himself, but when he fell he probably tried to catch himself & landed on it
Mark, you probably had to check the timeslots before and after the party to see if they did anything there. You can't just assume it was sleep. Perhaps they assaulted someone right after the party.
Yeah. He got it right about Redd. If he had checked those two suspicious blocks RIGHT before the costume party it would have revealed him to be a rapist. In all fairness, Redd was still suspicious even ignoring those two blocks though.
I mean, that whole scenario is so messed up that it didn't even stand out to me. The worst part is that you can't even blame the MC, because it seems like this "God" actually exists and is just some sort of sadistic being.
Two things: First: The developer of this game is also the guy behind Clickolding. Two: I was almost Gene’s VA, and I’m REALLY glad they went with this guy instead.
@@lushedleshen I appreciate that! Getting into the kind of headspace to pull off a character like Ralph wasn’t easy. I was pleasantly surprised to hear how well it came out when I played the game.
the voice acting in this is amazing! the small flashes of plot are so condensed with emotion that it keeps you hanging on for the next bit. such an interesting game!
I really recommend you look into Strange Scaffold's games, particularly El Paso Elsewhere and I Am Your Beast. When voice acting is present, it is always completely nailed.
17:34 Mark: You take an HOUR and a HALF to make COFFEE?! Me every morning in the kitchen with a coffee pot in my hand, totally forgetting what the hell I was suppoesed to do: yea.
This is why my gorlfriend usually gets me to make coffee, cause the momen't I'm awake, I'm already doing things to distract myself from existential crisis LMAO
It's called ADHD or being an average person, there's few among us who still have if they ever had the mental capacity to stay on top of everything without resorting to spreadsheets for simple finances or expenses
I actually commend the developers for having the guts to make a game like this. It makes it unique, if genuinely horrifying and uncomfortable. And the narrative between each....scenario, is darkly compelling and interesting just to see whatever happens next. Plus the voice acting really sells it. I'm...morbidly curious to see where it goes, but I don't think I'd ever play a game like this myself.
People doing more stuff like this just normalizes it and that’s how we get more monsters in society. Remember the Nazis didn’t start out committing crimes against humanity. They started as a youth and political group and normalized everything from racism to abducting people and never hearing nor seeing them again (because they were murdered in “secret”). This game is a bad idea and it’s wrong to share it with so many people. This isn’t “fantasy”. It’s all completely doable and humanizes serial killers.
A bit of an unrelated note but statistically, the US has the most documented serial killers in the world. 3,690 (As of 2024). There is an estimated 25 to 50 serial killers active at anytime in the US. The second country with the most serial killers, England, only had 196. (Look up statistics on serial killers around the world to see the other countries.)
I know everyone is demanding Edge of Sleep but I actually really hope you come back to this game at some point cause this is a fascinating experience to watch if youre super into true crime.
luckily they aren't actually demanding a game. Edge of Sleep is a show Mark is in on Prime. I think Mark will have plenty free time right now to upload more of this since he's not acting right now hahah
This game is so cool holy shit, i am so personally invested in whats happening with Johnny and whats-his-name and im fairly sure johnny is being set up to take over whats-his-name's job after he dies
I haven’t seen this game played by anyone else, but my guess is that Zimforth will make him kill Johnny at some point, and it will be really hard for him to do that, since he has come to like him as a friend and taken care of him for so long.
I mean, most likely, yeah. First, Johhny could see the MC, which he was surprised enough about to capture him. Secondly, Zimforth seems like enough of an ass to do that. The alternative is that Johnny somehow helps the MC stop whatever Zimforth is doing with these rituals, but it just doesn't seem that likely to me right now.
@Altair1243WARyeah, yeah Zimforth is definitely an absolute asshole. Which is why I propose Zimforth makes Johnny kkillsthe MC instead with the promise of freedom so long as he takes the MMCsplace. He's forced to become the monster he despised.
@@Misty_Dawn I feel like since this really comes off as a schizophrenic delusion, Johnny will somehow convince him of that and that he should stop since zimforth is just in his head. He's getting tired of sacrificing people so he stops, and because of that everyone di,es since zimforth actually does exist. I think that would be a cool way for it to go
You know, i still appreciate that Markiplier is willing to play questionable games (horror related) like OG youtube would. With everything getting censored, he's still willing to try controversial things from time to time. He's not trying to be edgy. He's always been a horror game youtuber, so sometimes horror dives into dark subjects.
mark being simultaneously confused at how to pronounce eloise while also getting sad whenever it reveals something sad about their schedule is not what i expected in a stalking game lol
This is such a cool game, beyond the obvious weird premise. I think it’s kinda fun how much effort was included to create real habits and lives with conflict and trauma. Something about him commenting on the eliose for dissociating then being happy to learn she plays poker (and thus has friends) is adorable
This game is actually captivating! I guess it's because you get to peek into the lives of so many people, but the time limit makes everything you learn precious. The story segments are really good too. I can't wait to see another part
I agree! It was captivating and so sad at the same time. I hated having to hear about these people’s lives, their habits and desires, only to kill them🥲
went to the comments to find stuff out about the game... saw exactly one single comment about the game, lol. Edit 17 hours later: seems to have evened out a bit now 😂
@@Chameleon_Cat Sent you the link, but just in case it YT deletes it: It’s a video from five months ago, titled “To Save The World You Must Stalk & Kill Your Neighbors Once A Year”. It’s an hour-some long!
One of my favorite things is reading the comments of a Markiplier video before actually watching and trying to figure out what kind of fever dream I'm about to watch 😂
This is such an interesting game. An upsetting one, but deeply interesting. What made the creator of this game make such a game? Either way, it feels completely original and I'd love to see more of Mark play it. The story in-between with Ralph and Johnny adds such a great touch to the experience. The art fits the game well and the voice acting is top notch!
@@artemisfowl1862 I don't mean to be rude, but that feels like kind of a shallow way of looking at it. People don't make art for no reason, and investigating that authorial/artistic intent is an invaluable part of critical analysis. The dev doesn't _need_ a reason to have made this game, but I imagine they absolutely have one. Or many. I would need to see more of the game before feeling comfortable digging into an analysis, but to wonder is to engage with the soul of the art :)
@@artemisfowl1862 Sure, that's very general, but people make specific things for specific reasons. Why *this* game, with *this* specific premise? Of all the, likely, cool ideas running around the author's head, why was this the one they picked to work on? The core motivation for why one creates is likely the same for most, sure, but *what* they make is decided by other reasons.
It's not often I go play a game to finish myself. I am... having many feelings. I started sobbing. The voice acting was phenomenal. Game itself was short and concise but some revelations about the people you were killing were very clever. Gonna be thinking about Johnny for a bit, I think. Looking forward to Mark finishing this up and hopefully adding some humor to it cause it was heavy.
I'm also captivated. Props to the writers of the game.. I wonder what's going on in their heads. The twisted morbidity kinda makes my stomach curl, but I want to know what happens next.
Strange Scaffold is...sometimes just kinda strange! They made Clickolding. They also made El Paso Elsewhere which is about abusive relationships and killing your evil ex girlfriend to save the world.
I cant tell if it's more funny or more impressive that Mark has as much power as he does. "This show is coming out, don't ask questions the producer said top 10 and i said no higher so just go do your thing". *checks to see Edge of Sleep at #4 immediately*
@@GuadalupeValentine The two tiny blocks before the costume party reveal the guy he picked as being the monster! Mark tends to go for large chunks of time so he missed the crime, despite picking the right one
Mark I don't know if you'll see this but I just wanted to say how proud I am of seeing you accomplish TEOS in top ten, and finishing production of your movie. TEOS is one of the best shows I've watched in a while, it's well done, you can tell how much love was put into it and I'm so excited for the movie because I know it will be even better. It's been so amazing watching this journey and I hope we as you followers get to keep tagging along as you continue.
Mark, The Edge of Sleep was SO different from what I was expecting! If what you and your crew with Iron Lung is anything like what you and the hardworking crew accomplished with The Edge of Sleep, you have made something truly special. You inspire us more and more everyday with your creative efforts and I hope someday I achieve a fraction of your success with storytelling. I will say I thought it was weird we saw you kissing another human being (Lio Tipton) on screen, but dammit, you kissed them like a natural! Best of luck with IRON LUNG! I'm sure everyone in your community will be lining up to see that after getting the Sleedge on! I know I will!
@@saigetucker6054 prime video, if you dont have prime, do the free trial and cancel it afterwards, every view matters to support his cinematic endeavors
This game has been in my steam wishlist for many many MANY months! I have this niche thing where I can't watch someone play a game if I'm intending to play it, so I hope I can come back to these videos and enjoy them thoroughly!!
@@Nyxnius I'm so glad I'm not the only one!! I had to do the same with his videos on lethal company, but it was so good 😭 half way through watching it, a friend wanted to play the game. I got lethal company, stopped watching Mark play it (to avoid spoilers of any creatures & maps) AND WE STILL HAVEN'T PLAYED THE GAME YET 😭😭😭 I hope that when you get life eater, you enjoy the game as well! I personally am looking forward to playing it
I’m no psychologist or expert or anything but I do find it interesting that the main character does have some kind of guilt/remorse for his actions. So on one side he’s not a complete psychopath but on the other side you can argue that the eldritch being is just a figment of the guys imagination as a coping mechanism or excuse to justify his actions. In turn making him feel better and devoid of guilt. Pretty intriguing when you start to think about it
I think it's more likely that, instead of using it as a justification, he's seeing/hearing things that aren't really there. It explains the genuine remorse but the inability to stop, because in his mind he's 100% sure that this eldritch horror is about to take over if he doesn't muster up the will to do it. He's clearly psychotic, not evil.
If you look up "famous cults in history," "cult podcasts," or "cult documentaries," you can find some real life information of people doing criminal stuff for the sake of some kind of bizarre belief. Of course, cults are on a spectrum. There are some that are emotionally abusive without needing any form of physical violence (Look up the BITE model), but the most intense cults are the most obvious. The difference is that this guy is coming up with these ideas himself, and isn't because he's a blind follower of something. Though the similarity of doing bad things out of some far fetched idea that this is for the greater good of the world is here. In cults, I get the impression some people are just lying on purpose, while others genuinely believe in it and are fooled. Some are a strange mix of both at times, so it's a complicated spectrum.
Absolutely ENAMORED with the mood of this game... Please do see this through till the end! This is quite the atmospheric story with some great voice acting.
Everyone talking about EoS but I'm just, going to comment on the actual game lol. The gameplay is super interesting but the stuff with Johnny makes me sooo uncomfortable and sad oof.
Life Eater is such a fun concept with an interesting mechanic. Putting together the stories of each people's lives always blew my mind. And the story! Wild.
Mark being grossed out by the word intimacy with no context is so funny.😂😂 I have yet to watch The Wdge of Sleep but I listened to the podcast years ago so many times! I can't wait to watch it but for now I must.
For anyone wondering why the middle one was the monster at 52:53 - the middle ones two small unknown blibs before the party are "Go to party" and "Spike drinks".
The plan is working! Remember the plan? Yeah the one made my markiplier? You know the one set in place with markiplier by markiplier? Yeah its top 6 in the US baby. Well done.
Markiplier "i dont know how to warn you this game hits every check box the algerythm hates".... still plays game... fight the system Mark! show youtube whos boss! lmao
Already excited for part two! Been waiting forever to see more people play this game, it’s really interesting. Not perfect, I wish they did a bit more with the main mechanic to give more variety to the sort of puzzle this game focuses on, but it’s really neat anyways!
Ok at first after mark said "To stop the end of the world" I was like "oh so we're playing as dib" And just full on started to burst out laughing after hearing "Zimforth" Nice.
This and Mouthwashing have great psychological horror elements going on, I'm so invested in seeing how this one ends. Assuming Zimforth isn't real clearly this guy has severe mental health issues that need addressing because he truly seems to believe he has to do horrible things.
@@minnieuno6704 It's already number 5, and someone said they saw it at number 4 for a bit 😂 Mark's boasting shot was accurate, as he knew it would be. "Only" 10th, indeed.
I’m ready for a fight; it is not a masterpiece, but I enjoyed the story. Acting could’ve been better, and the first few episodes were jarring to say the least. I enjoyed the show 6/10. 😄 looking forward to Mark’s Iron Lung when it comes out.
Love how Mark assumed that since the uber depressed target played poker, that she must have had friends... as opposed to some sort of gambling addiction 💀
Dear Mark, Our new game is a survival-themed horror game. We would like to gift you our second game, Apartment No 129, which is inspired by a true event and enhanced with cinematic scenes.
Ridiculous I need the ending of this .I am a full time stay at home mother and my only reprieve is your vids. This was perfect. I need the ending. For the sake of my sanity lol
Eloise is pronounced, Ell Oh Ease. Also, congratulations on the success with Edge of Sleep! You've accomplished so much that many people only dream of, and you're a huge inspiration to me and a ton of other people.
With how this guy stalks his victims it's incredibly cryptic. The sense of time is non-linear, as you can perform actions on wedensday but still go back and do stuff on monday. Zimforth apparently tells his servant what kind of sacrifice he wants, but how does this killer make a list of suspects? If he knows someone who fits the description, then why does he have to stalk a list of suspects? I'm starting to think this Zimforth guy might somehow be real. Although he doesn't necessarily have to be a god to manipulate someone like this. Another human being with the right set of skills could.
I've been watching your content for nearly a decade, and I can't express how exciting it is to see your growth into acting and making movies. Absolutely outstanding and inspiring!
wow, holy shit, i was 100% expecting this game to be a shitpost good art, good voice acting, not my type of gameplay, but overall cool despite the horrific concept, this game is actually super cool additional thought: the cutscenes weirdly remind me of twisted metal head-on, or specific endings in twisted metal black, which is fitting for how dark this game is
This game is actually fascinating, I'd label it a psychological horror ngl, and those kinds of horror games/movies are some of the only ones that actually scare me. This one did better then others though, because it's actually creeping me out but is also making me hella invested. It's like watching a train wreck, horrifying but I can't stop watching. The last one, Mouth Washer, almost had me clicking away, this one kept me locked in. I hope to see another episode of it soon
This game is so awesome. I was anxious about it at first but just wanted to see you play something. This game is so interesting and unsettling in the right way. The emotional labor the main characters are going through is heartbreaking and so effective
Mark, There's a new game coming out on October 23! It's called While We Wait Here and It's one of the most realistic simulations I have seen in a long while. There's a *free demo* currently on steam, but when the game releases, it will cost *4.99* with a *discount.*
Even though Mark only accidentally correctly guessed the last one, I'm glad to see that he's actually investigating things that warrant attention. Early on it was just a game about abducting people at the right time, it's mostly about investigating your targets and figuring things out. It's a dark subject matter, but overall it's an amazing concept.
@@magnusbane420 thank you! I was very high on anesthesia when I wrote this so I’m surprised it’s not actually super bad 😂 I’m currently just lying down right now after resting for a while.
@@whereami2130 I got all 4 out and they sedated me with anesthesia. Got an iv they dosed me with it and I fell straight asleep I was super nervous too. I got the extra numbing too that’s basically a nerve block. Currently no pain but I will keep you updated I’ve been told swelling will get worse over the days.
@@whereami2130I got all 4 out. Went very well they sedated me with anesthesia and I feel straight asleep. I was super nervous too so it was nice. I woke up they were all done I had no pain because of numbing and they sent me home! I got extra numbing too it costs like $90 but it’s basically a nerve block and should numb me for a few days and I’m glad I did because I have to work Saturday 😂 I heard swelling will get worse over the next few days and then start healing though! Trying to stay away from dry sockets as well meaning no drinking through a straw or swishing my mouth very hard. I’ll keep you posted and good luck to you!
40:23 you poison his food and then let him poop in the dark. This guy is a monster 😭
maybe mark was zimforth all along
seems normal enough
I wonder if Ralph is suffering a brain tumour. He's getting thunderclap headaches, passing out, hallucinating, he's delusional, he's violent and detached one minute and kind the next, he has paranoia, and the fact that he might not even remember his own name based on the glitching around his dialogue. We don't know if he's always been this way, and it's clearly been several years and I don't know if he could've survived that long, but it could be a reason for his crazy behaviour and obvious health problems.
Mate its zimroth, simple as.
Honestly, I thought the same.
Adds up with the scene at the end of his head bleeding/hurting. And the fact that the passing out doesn't happen regularly. The average survival for a brain tumor is 5-10 years so if the game ends at year ten that might confirm this.
@@edy1219 What about the '20 Years Later' at 1:30? If we believe that the images are in chronological order Ralph has done this for a long, long time.
The reason his name is buggy is he doesn't view himself as a person unlike johnny whom he does view as a person which shows us his name
This game is so…interesting. On one hand, the protagonist is absolutely a monster doing this stuff and making Johnny suffer for years, but on the other, the voice acting seems so genuine that you can’t tell if this man is having a psychotic breakdown or there’s a legit lovecraftian entity that demands sacrifices every year.
As usual it was deleted, the truth was deleted
*spoiler*
Idk how it ends
@@Toku-k1c damnnn why'd you have to go and say that? ruined the whole game for me 😪 LMAOOOO
This game clearly makes a murderer look not like an irredeemable monster but a victim as well, tormented by the circumstances he was thrown into. I wonder if it tries to make a statement about serial killers in general.
@@krejtek9654no, it makes a statement about humanity. serial killers, rapists, tyrants, they are all human whether we like it or not. if we don't attempt to understand them, we also lose sight of ourselves.
“I’m gonna mow his lawn.”
Single handedly such a hilarious yet ominous line
"You're not unarmed when you play poker" Not if we're playing for money I'm not.
Holy shit, watching mark click literally _everything_ around the party except the two, tiny suspicious blocks that would have revealed the guy as a rapist, then randomly pick the right one by accident - and have NO IDEA what happened and why because of it... fills me with a frustration that knows no bounds.
Which guy was it?
That's so typically Mark its insane. This man solves puzzles by complete accident because when he intentionally tries he ends up being wrong more often than not.
@@EclecticLover its the guy he ended up picking, even though he guessed he got it right
@@crose2000 timestamp?
it was driving me nuts, "check what they did after the dang party you goof!!!!" (never change mark, never change
Johnny escaping the cage and then not being able to walk bc his legs haven’t seen use for years is so fucking mortifying to think abt
Edit: stop bringing up that “mortifying” means embarrassing. I get it. It was a poor word choice that misconstrued what I was attempting to convey. Multiple people have already corrected me. You don’t need to be the 18th person to do so
He should exercise secretly like zukko uncle from Avatar. Also it's cool if they make a game from Johnny pov trying to escape that would be interesting
@@therunningawesomehiatus7022 I don't think his cage is nearly as big as iroh's cell,,
@@moistenedwall1003 about that, he can do cycling posture while lying down, the important thing is to move as much as possible and don't let your joints get stiff. Also I have a question, how did he get injured while running away? 🤔
@@therunningawesomehiatus7022 probably fell back down the stairs, though it looks like his stomach was messed up so idrk
@@therunningawesomehiatus7022he had that knife thing, probably was holding it to protect himself, but when he fell he probably tried to catch himself & landed on it
Mark, you probably had to check the timeslots before and after the party to see if they did anything there. You can't just assume it was sleep. Perhaps they assaulted someone right after the party.
someone else in the comments confirms that 😭😭😭😭😭 was driving me crazy lmao
Yeah. He got it right about Redd. If he had checked those two suspicious blocks RIGHT before the costume party it would have revealed him to be a rapist. In all fairness, Redd was still suspicious even ignoring those two blocks though.
noo, who'd do that
only a monster would do something like that :(
That’s what I was thinking 😭 Bro saw that something about the party was special, but did not check the slots around it xD
Ignoring the suspicious blocks even, the party was shining gold. I would click everything around it just because that seems like a good idea.
39:02 "I'm using your name like a real person Johnny, you're a real person to me" that was like a bone chilling statement.
I mean, that whole scenario is so messed up that it didn't even stand out to me. The worst part is that you can't even blame the MC, because it seems like this "God" actually exists and is just some sort of sadistic being.
Not sure if it’s mitigated or worsened by having the name Johnny
@@johnnyshortfor you're a real person to us Johnny. Like a real person.
@@johnnyshortfor Seems like most "fictional' Johnnys/Jons these days suffer
*sess the cover art. Hears the name Johnny....clicks on tape recorder.* Statement begins.
Two things:
First: The developer of this game is also the guy behind Clickolding.
Two: I was almost Gene’s VA, and I’m REALLY glad they went with this guy instead.
Me too!
@@jarretgriffisva your reads were WAY better than I could have managed, and I had a casting director friend from another project coaching me!
Yeah me too
Makes a little more sense, but also it's cool that there's two (almost?) voice actors for this game in the same comment section.
@@lushedleshen I appreciate that! Getting into the kind of headspace to pull off a character like Ralph wasn’t easy. I was pleasantly surprised to hear how well it came out when I played the game.
the voice acting in this is amazing! the small flashes of plot are so condensed with emotion that it keeps you hanging on for the next bit. such an interesting game!
Agreed, absolutely... and the drawings add so much depth
@@irrevocablytired3713 man, the part where Johnny fell while trying to escape and he's begging not to go back got to me, the voice acting is so good!!
Agreed. I hope Mark continues this.
Dude the voice acting was so amazing that I didn't think twicce about it, it was so natural!
I really recommend you look into Strange Scaffold's games, particularly El Paso Elsewhere and I Am Your Beast. When voice acting is present, it is always completely nailed.
17:34
Mark: You take an HOUR and a HALF to make COFFEE?!
Me every morning in the kitchen with a coffee pot in my hand, totally forgetting what the hell I was suppoesed to do: yea.
This is why my gorlfriend usually gets me to make coffee, cause the momen't I'm awake, I'm already doing things to distract myself from existential crisis LMAO
@@SGSP3 To real..
my roommate with his espresso machine 100%.
setting it up, doing all the brew and steam stuff, then cleaning it immediately, THEN drink coffee.
He has adhd.
@@allmusicplays so I'm sure he can relate too, yeah
I burst out laughing at the “Dissociate” right after “Mourn” and the interspersed “Lie awake”. Too real. 😂
I can only assume that you accidentally typed the laughter emoji
@@Happy_doggo relatability is funny as bleak as it seems
@@Happy_doggo they also mistyped the first half of the comment. woops.
the woman who takes almost an entire day to do simple tasks is so real
It's called ADHD or being an average person, there's few among us who still have if they ever had the mental capacity to stay on top of everything without resorting to spreadsheets for simple finances or expenses
@@EnglishAaronunless you also have OCD then that shit overpowers your ADHD it pimp slaps it
@@corpselizzy ocd is debilitating, don't joke about that
@@corpselizzy not always, it can lead to paralysis or impulsive behavior
@@corpselizzyIdk about you but my OCD just makes me wash my hands until they bleed but I still can’t do my laundry
I can easily imagine this exact gameplay done in a wholesome way where you observe woodland critters and then set up the perfect photoshoot
That's a really cool idea
That would be a cool idea. I can also see this being played where you are a cop or detective and you have to find out who is guilty.
My mind immediately went to the woodland critters from South Park
Even better if it had a plot twist at the end where your usual photoshoot routine turned into this gameplay for the last year😋
Yes and the suspicion meter is replaced with the tiredness meter, and instead of ,,clean" and ,,stare", you have take a break and sleep lol
I actually commend the developers for having the guts to make a game like this. It makes it unique, if genuinely horrifying and uncomfortable. And the narrative between each....scenario, is darkly compelling and interesting just to see whatever happens next. Plus the voice acting really sells it. I'm...morbidly curious to see where it goes, but I don't think I'd ever play a game like this myself.
People doing more stuff like this just normalizes it and that’s how we get more monsters in society.
Remember the Nazis didn’t start out committing crimes against humanity. They started as a youth and political group and normalized everything from racism to abducting people and never hearing nor seeing them again (because they were murdered in “secret”).
This game is a bad idea and it’s wrong to share it with so many people.
This isn’t “fantasy”. It’s all completely doable and humanizes serial killers.
A bit of an unrelated note but statistically, the US has the most documented serial killers in the world. 3,690 (As of 2024). There is an estimated 25 to 50 serial killers active at anytime in the US. The second country with the most serial killers, England, only had 196. (Look up statistics on serial killers around the world to see the other countries.)
I know everyone is demanding Edge of Sleep but I actually really hope you come back to this game at some point cause this is a fascinating experience to watch if youre super into true crime.
Also its legit super cute that Mark was pleased that the depressed mourning woman had friends.
He marked this a part 1, so i'd assume he intends to come back to this.
luckily they aren't actually demanding a game. Edge of Sleep is a show Mark is in on Prime. I think Mark will have plenty free time right now to upload more of this since he's not acting right now hahah
I instantly associated the storyline with the stories of both Herbert Mullin and Joseph Kallinger.
@@doodleberryash2389 this was filmed way back in 2021 keep in mind he still has movie
This game is so cool holy shit, i am so personally invested in whats happening with Johnny and whats-his-name and im fairly sure johnny is being set up to take over whats-his-name's job after he dies
How could he do that with no eyes?
I haven’t seen this game played by anyone else, but my guess is that Zimforth will make him kill Johnny at some point, and it will be really hard for him to do that, since he has come to like him as a friend and taken care of him for so long.
I mean, most likely, yeah. First, Johhny could see the MC, which he was surprised enough about to capture him. Secondly, Zimforth seems like enough of an ass to do that.
The alternative is that Johnny somehow helps the MC stop whatever Zimforth is doing with these rituals, but it just doesn't seem that likely to me right now.
@Altair1243WARyeah, yeah Zimforth is definitely an absolute asshole. Which is why I propose Zimforth makes Johnny kkillsthe MC instead with the promise of freedom so long as he takes the MMCsplace.
He's forced to become the monster he despised.
@@Misty_Dawn I feel like since this really comes off as a schizophrenic delusion, Johnny will somehow convince him of that and that he should stop since zimforth is just in his head. He's getting tired of sacrificing people so he stops, and because of that everyone di,es since zimforth actually does exist. I think that would be a cool way for it to go
You know, i still appreciate that Markiplier is willing to play questionable games (horror related) like OG youtube would. With everything getting censored, he's still willing to try controversial things from time to time. He's not trying to be edgy. He's always been a horror game youtuber, so sometimes horror dives into dark subjects.
big chungus
Mark not knowing how to say Eloise is the best part of this game.
"Elo eeze" is how I've always heard it
Eh-loooosy killed me
Especially when he figured it out then went back to Elowa
@@chicabear for a brief spectacular moment, he had it right 🥲
he got really close on 1 of the attempts tho
I love how this starts off as "Oh! Oh, I'm really unhappy about this..." and ends with him casually just "Buhbye rib! BONK! So long, left lung!" XD
The contrast between the habitual killing, and then cutting to Johnny's show of humanity... Ouch. Game is better than I expected for such a premise.
As an Eloise, I have to say that pronunciation was a first for me 😂
Huh?? People don't call you El-Loosy?!
Aww that's disappointing to hear Elwahh
See if Mark had watched Lost he'd know how to pronounce it!
As a fellow Eloise, I felt PAIN
Awe elWAOUAHHHHHHH noooo
mark being simultaneously confused at how to pronounce eloise while also getting sad whenever it reveals something sad about their schedule is not what i expected in a stalking game lol
Kinda funny how he interpreted poker as meaning "poker with friends"... as opposed to a gambling addiction
This is such a cool game, beyond the obvious weird premise. I think it’s kinda fun how much effort was included to create real habits and lives with conflict and trauma. Something about him commenting on the eliose for dissociating then being happy to learn she plays poker (and thus has friends) is adorable
The Edge of Sleep is already top 5 in the US WE DID FAM!
ALREADY?? Damn we started sleedging like crazy right off the bat!
Oh heck yeah it was honestly fantastic
I'm seeing #4!!!
WOOOOOO!!!
I edge too in my sleep
Yh, where else would it be if it's avaliable only in US?
The plan has changed!!! The Edge of Sleep is out now!!!
i edge in my sleep
And it’s already top 10
If only it was in Canada😞
@@garbajae huh
@@anantpalmatharoo2051if only it was anywhere else other than just the US
absolutely FASCINATED by Janet's masculine figure and Ben's feminine figure
TRANS TRANS TRANS!
This game is actually captivating! I guess it's because you get to peek into the lives of so many people, but the time limit makes everything you learn precious. The story segments are really good too. I can't wait to see another part
average person with a junji ito pfp
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I agree! It was captivating and so sad at the same time. I hated having to hear about these people’s lives, their habits and desires, only to kill them🥲
went to the comments to find stuff out about the game... saw exactly one single comment about the game, lol.
Edit 17 hours later: seems to have evened out a bit now 😂
Manlybadasshero played the full game, it’s a wild ride. Big recommend
I couldnt find it, whats the title?@Entropy_arts
@@Chameleon_Cat
Sent you the link, but just in case it YT deletes it:
It’s a video from five months ago, titled “To Save The World You Must Stalk & Kill Your Neighbors Once A Year”. It’s an hour-some long!
@@Chameleon_Cat it's in the title
Typical Markiplier comment section behaviour tbh
One of my favorite things is reading the comments of a Markiplier video before actually watching and trying to figure out what kind of fever dream I'm about to watch 😂
Thats what im currently doing rn lol
"Get your sledge on!" I ironically had trouble sleeping the other night & binged it all that night. Im ready for 4 more seasons
I hope there will be a season 2
Dude same I watched it in one sitting in an insomnia fueled haze 😂
@plaguedoctorraccoon I ended up proceeded to be awake all night & then essentially all day yesterday.
it’s literally too fucking good my brain was like that isn’t mark it’s dave
I can't believe I'm so close to 1K likes..Holy Sledge
This is such an interesting game. An upsetting one, but deeply interesting. What made the creator of this game make such a game? Either way, it feels completely original and I'd love to see more of Mark play it. The story in-between with Ralph and Johnny adds such a great touch to the experience. The art fits the game well and the voice acting is top notch!
Ditto! It's absolutely horrific but I'm still completely sucked in. Can't wait for part 2! 😊
What makes anyone make anything? This is just an interesting dev making an interesting game, same as many others.
It's the same guy who made Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator, so making weird shit is his style
@@artemisfowl1862 I don't mean to be rude, but that feels like kind of a shallow way of looking at it. People don't make art for no reason, and investigating that authorial/artistic intent is an invaluable part of critical analysis.
The dev doesn't _need_ a reason to have made this game, but I imagine they absolutely have one. Or many. I would need to see more of the game before feeling comfortable digging into an analysis, but to wonder is to engage with the soul of the art :)
@@artemisfowl1862 Sure, that's very general, but people make specific things for specific reasons. Why *this* game, with *this* specific premise? Of all the, likely, cool ideas running around the author's head, why was this the one they picked to work on? The core motivation for why one creates is likely the same for most, sure, but *what* they make is decided by other reasons.
It's not often I go play a game to finish myself.
I am... having many feelings. I started sobbing. The voice acting was phenomenal. Game itself was short and concise but some revelations about the people you were killing were very clever. Gonna be thinking about Johnny for a bit, I think. Looking forward to Mark finishing this up and hopefully adding some humor to it cause it was heavy.
I'm also captivated. Props to the writers of the game.. I wonder what's going on in their heads. The twisted morbidity kinda makes my stomach curl, but I want to know what happens next.
It's like how chess drives pros crazy in a way
Strange Scaffold is...sometimes just kinda strange! They made Clickolding. They also made El Paso Elsewhere which is about abusive relationships and killing your evil ex girlfriend to save the world.
I watched the entirety of Edge of Sleep last night. I have work in 20 minutes and I’ve slept none.
Worth it. Thanks mark.
guess you could say, you were edging sleep
Working with no sleep, why would you torture yourself like that? :(
@@MrAliquam to get in the mindset of the series, it's part of the experience lol
Bro was watching it in 4D😭😭
@@MrAliquam What if his job is to test beds?
13:50
Mark: "Don't you know how to sleep, dumbass?"
Me: *Watching this at 6am cuz I can't sleep*
ARE YOU SLEEP-EDGING??
I cant tell if it's more funny or more impressive that Mark has as much power as he does. "This show is coming out, don't ask questions the producer said top 10 and i said no higher so just go do your thing". *checks to see Edge of Sleep at #4 immediately*
get slept, Judith
@@madeliner1682 Judge Judy cant compare to our sleedge-ing
ha is it really. Its so funny how dismissed youtubers are by even companies that will higher them. Always underestimating them for no reason.
I love how nobody here has finished the whole video yet but just using it to tell Mark how good he and the crew did with Edge of Sleep
I still wish it was more about the game, though....
The way mark goes from “wham flower watered” to big sad in the Story is exactly how I felt watching this
I love how mark missed the smoking gun and still found the monster.
What was the smoking gun?
@@GuadalupeValentine The two tiny blocks before the costume party reveal the guy he picked as being the monster! Mark tends to go for large chunks of time so he missed the crime, despite picking the right one
@@Oaktree4est What do the blocks say?
@@Jesthers The blocks reveal the guy to be a 🍇ist (said that way to avoid getting flagged)
@@GuadalupeValentine the dude spiked a drink.
Mark: We need to get this in the top ten.
Us: Say less king.
By the time I got home from work to watch it, it was at 9, lol
its crazy how he tells us top TEN but we proceed to get him to top 5 😭
It's nr 4 in tv shows now
Mark I don't know if you'll see this but I just wanted to say how proud I am of seeing you accomplish TEOS in top ten, and finishing production of your movie. TEOS is one of the best shows I've watched in a while, it's well done, you can tell how much love was put into it and I'm so excited for the movie because I know it will be even better. It's been so amazing watching this journey and I hope we as you followers get to keep tagging along as you continue.
Mark, The Edge of Sleep was SO different from what I was expecting! If what you and your crew with Iron Lung is anything like what you and the hardworking crew accomplished with The Edge of Sleep, you have made something truly special. You inspire us more and more everyday with your creative efforts and I hope someday I achieve a fraction of your success with storytelling. I will say I thought it was weird we saw you kissing another human being (Lio Tipton) on screen, but dammit, you kissed them like a natural! Best of luck with IRON LUNG! I'm sure everyone in your community will be lining up to see that after getting the Sleedge on! I know I will!
Ikrr, I'm absolutely enchanted by the final product!! It truly turned out to be a masterpiece! Who up edging they sleep rn??
**sniff, sniff**
(it should have been me)
**sniff**
Where can one watch Edge of Sleep? I haven't seen it yet but everyone's saying it's good
@@saigetucker6054 prime video, if you dont have prime, do the free trial and cancel it afterwards, every view matters to support his cinematic endeavors
Where can we watch it lol
This game has been in my steam wishlist for many many MANY months! I have this niche thing where I can't watch someone play a game if I'm intending to play it, so I hope I can come back to these videos and enjoy them thoroughly!!
SAME!!
it seems pretty mid
it's quite fun to watch Mark play it, that's for sure!
@@Infact77 that's reassuring! I'm excited for it honestly!
@@Nyxnius I'm so glad I'm not the only one!! I had to do the same with his videos on lethal company, but it was so good 😭 half way through watching it, a friend wanted to play the game. I got lethal company, stopped watching Mark play it (to avoid spoilers of any creatures & maps) AND WE STILL HAVEN'T PLAYED THE GAME YET 😭😭😭
I hope that when you get life eater, you enjoy the game as well! I personally am looking forward to playing it
I’m no psychologist or expert or anything but I do find it interesting that the main character does have some kind of guilt/remorse for his actions.
So on one side he’s not a complete psychopath but on the other side you can argue that the eldritch being is just a figment of the guys imagination as a coping mechanism or excuse to justify his actions. In turn making him feel better and devoid of guilt.
Pretty intriguing when you start to think about it
I think it's more likely that, instead of using it as a justification, he's seeing/hearing things that aren't really there. It explains the genuine remorse but the inability to stop, because in his mind he's 100% sure that this eldritch horror is about to take over if he doesn't muster up the will to do it. He's clearly psychotic, not evil.
If you look up "famous cults in history," "cult podcasts," or "cult documentaries," you can find some real life information of people doing criminal stuff for the sake of some kind of bizarre belief. Of course, cults are on a spectrum. There are some that are emotionally abusive without needing any form of physical violence (Look up the BITE model), but the most intense cults are the most obvious. The difference is that this guy is coming up with these ideas himself, and isn't because he's a blind follower of something. Though the similarity of doing bad things out of some far fetched idea that this is for the greater good of the world is here. In cults, I get the impression some people are just lying on purpose, while others genuinely believe in it and are fooled. Some are a strange mix of both at times, so it's a complicated spectrum.
#5 IN TV SHOWS, #6 OVERALL. I can't wait to see what's next!!!
"*quiet gasp* You're ✨promiscuous✨" top ten things i didnt think id hear Mark say today but im glad i did
Absolutely ENAMORED with the mood of this game... Please do see this through till the end! This is quite the atmospheric story with some great voice acting.
13:50 "this is not restful" 13:55 "don't you know how to sleep DUMB ASS" 😂😂😂😂
I feel so called out and seen rn 😅😅😅😅
Everyone talking about EoS but I'm just, going to comment on the actual game lol. The gameplay is super interesting but the stuff with Johnny makes me sooo uncomfortable and sad oof.
The va for the serial killer is so good, I kept getting chills every time they had had a conversation
@@dextops702 Very good voice acting. Just made me kind of viscerally uncomfortable.
I just think the whole thing is fucked up.
@@MrSpartan993 The gameplay mechanic is really neat. But the actual story just make me way too sad.
Watching Mark, try to find the monster and literally explore everything except what happened around the party infuriated me like nothing else😂
Life Eater is such a fun concept with an interesting mechanic. Putting together the stories of each people's lives always blew my mind. And the story! Wild.
Mark being grossed out by the word intimacy with no context is so funny.😂😂
I have yet to watch The Wdge of Sleep but I listened to the podcast years ago so many times! I can't wait to watch it but for now I must.
It's surprisingly close to the source material. They took some of the dream monsters out and like 1 minor character, but it was great
The wdge of sleep
For anyone wondering why the middle one was the monster at 52:53 - the middle ones two small unknown blibs before the party are "Go to party" and "Spike drinks".
Low key vibing with Mark confidently saying Eloise as El-wah 😂
The plan is working!
Remember the plan?
Yeah the one made my markiplier?
You know the one set in place with markiplier by markiplier?
Yeah its top 6 in the US baby.
Well done.
Oh yeah it’s all coming together
Yh where else would it be if its US only?
@@holdmacat9932 I think you need a VPN if you are outside of the US and want to watch it...
Like nord vpn.. or something...
that plan?..
i watched it all 2 days ago i definitely recommnd it its a fun watch
"I know the name of the lord of the Earth" is a pretty sick opening line
Markiplier "i dont know how to warn you this game hits every check box the algerythm hates".... still plays game...
fight the system Mark! show youtube whos boss! lmao
This game is one of those games that REALLY pulls the rug from under you, in a pleasant way. The ending made me unironically tear up.
not checking what zachary did before the party was driving me insane
Love a Mark upload. Also Edge of Sleep is absolutely stunning!!
Being a Bridgerton fan and watching him struggle with the name Eloise was extra funny 😂
13:27 ALOY MENTION 🔥
AYE FELLOW HORIZON ENJOYER 🔥
The Edge of Sleep was awesome I really enjoyed it
Already excited for part two! Been waiting forever to see more people play this game, it’s really interesting. Not perfect, I wish they did a bit more with the main mechanic to give more variety to the sort of puzzle this game focuses on, but it’s really neat anyways!
Ok at first after mark said
"To stop the end of the world"
I was like "oh so we're playing as dib"
And just full on started to burst out laughing after hearing "Zimforth"
Nice.
Ah, a fellow invader fan. I knew I'd find my people under a gorey gameplay !
This and Mouthwashing have great psychological horror elements going on, I'm so invested in seeing how this one ends. Assuming Zimforth isn't real clearly this guy has severe mental health issues that need addressing because he truly seems to believe he has to do horrible things.
Another comment talked about a brain tumor which would fit the intense migraines, passing out and mental health impact
The edge of sleep is a cinematic masterpiece. I’ve binged it six times so far.
W
@@Densetsu55I can binge watch it more, needs more support.
@@minnieuno6704 It's already number 5, and someone said they saw it at number 4 for a bit 😂 Mark's boasting shot was accurate, as he knew it would be. "Only" 10th, indeed.
@@EtaryaFae markiplier fans really are committed
I’m ready for a fight; it is not a masterpiece, but I enjoyed the story. Acting could’ve been better, and the first few episodes were jarring to say the least.
I enjoyed the show 6/10. 😄 looking forward to Mark’s Iron Lung when it comes out.
This story is INSANELY detailed! Always enjoy a game with a gripping story.
"He's kidnapping and killing people!"
It's to save the world.
"Oh ok, nevermind."
I'm really intrigued by this game. The storytelling seems well done and there's something darkly satisfying about it
Love how Mark assumed that since the uber depressed target played poker, that she must have had friends... as opposed to some sort of gambling addiction 💀
58:57 Darkiplier making his appearance.
Dear Mark, Our new game is a survival-themed horror game. We would like to gift you our second game, Apartment No 129, which is inspired by a true event and enhanced with cinematic scenes.
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my video buffered at 35:57 right when it revealed “have sex” and for a second I thought it was apart of the video
It was on no.4 last night Mark! THE SHOW WAS NO.4!
Finished The Edge of Sleep and I’m so proud!!!! Very interesting concept!
Ridiculous I need the ending of this .I am a full time stay at home mother and my only reprieve is your vids. This was perfect. I need the ending. For the sake of my sanity lol
Honestly I can't express how happy I am that you're playing this game - so many more people will know of it now and its amazing
Eloise is pronounced, Ell Oh Ease. Also, congratulations on the success with Edge of Sleep! You've accomplished so much that many people only dream of, and you're a huge inspiration to me and a ton of other people.
With how this guy stalks his victims it's incredibly cryptic. The sense of time is non-linear, as you can perform actions on wedensday but still go back and do stuff on monday. Zimforth apparently tells his servant what kind of sacrifice he wants, but how does this killer make a list of suspects? If he knows someone who fits the description, then why does he have to stalk a list of suspects?
I'm starting to think this Zimforth guy might somehow be real. Although he doesn't necessarily have to be a god to manipulate someone like this. Another human being with the right set of skills could.
I've been watching your content for nearly a decade, and I can't express how exciting it is to see your growth into acting and making movies. Absolutely outstanding and inspiring!
Everyone needs to keep Sledging it's really a great watch.
wow, holy shit, i was 100% expecting this game to be a shitpost
good art, good voice acting, not my type of gameplay, but overall cool
despite the horrific concept, this game is actually super cool
additional thought: the cutscenes weirdly remind me of twisted metal head-on, or specific endings in twisted metal black, which is fitting for how dark this game is
This game is actually fascinating, I'd label it a psychological horror ngl, and those kinds of horror games/movies are some of the only ones that actually scare me.
This one did better then others though, because it's actually creeping me out but is also making me hella invested. It's like watching a train wreck, horrifying but I can't stop watching. The last one, Mouth Washer, almost had me clicking away, this one kept me locked in. I hope to see another episode of it soon
Mark not realizing the coma guy people are all connected is killing me
What do you mean?
This game is so awesome. I was anxious about it at first but just wanted to see you play something. This game is so interesting and unsettling in the right way. The emotional labor the main characters are going through is heartbreaking and so effective
58:23 please post the second part asap
🙏PLEASE
Mark, There's a new game coming out on October 23! It's called While We Wait Here and It's one of the most realistic simulations I have seen in a long while. There's a *free demo* currently on steam, but when the game releases, it will cost *4.99* with a *discount.*
watching mark absolutely butcher my name for 10 minutes has been the highlight of my week (its el-ohw-eez)
3:34 safe to say he does not want his pickle tickled.
THE EDGE OF SLEEP WAS SOOOOO GOOD!!!
Honestly with Marks unhinged comments it makes the antagonist more unhinged
"I don't want my pickle tickled."-Dave Torres😭
Best line of the first episode on god😭😭😂
it's the way he says it too lmao
I could just picture Zimforth and Xenu getting together for a bridge game every Thursday night.
"The person I know the least about is Juan."
You should try impersonating him. I hear it takes Juan to know Juan. *sunglasses emoji*
Mark being unable to pronounce "Ell-oh-ees" and instead saying "Ell-WAH" is endlessly entertaining
13:20
“Eloise”
El-Oh-Eez
At least that’s how the Eloise I know pronounces it.
Even though Mark only accidentally correctly guessed the last one, I'm glad to see that he's actually investigating things that warrant attention. Early on it was just a game about abducting people at the right time, it's mostly about investigating your targets and figuring things out. It's a dark subject matter, but overall it's an amazing concept.
I just got my wisdom teeth out and I’m currently very loopy so I wanted to hear Markiplier voice so and I might fall asleep but I love you Mark
Good luck with your recovery! I was able to eat rice the same day of the procedure and overall very little complications, and I hope so do you
@@magnusbane420 thank you! I was very high on anesthesia when I wrote this so I’m surprised it’s not actually super bad 😂 I’m currently just lying down right now after resting for a while.
@@drameyhow many did you get out? im trying to do mine this winter!
@@whereami2130 I got all 4 out and they sedated me with anesthesia. Got an iv they dosed me with it and I fell straight asleep I was super nervous too. I got the extra numbing too that’s basically a nerve block. Currently no pain but I will keep you updated I’ve been told swelling will get worse over the days.
@@whereami2130I got all 4 out. Went very well they sedated me with anesthesia and I feel straight asleep. I was super nervous too so it was nice. I woke up they were all done I had no pain because of numbing and they sent me home! I got extra numbing too it costs like $90 but it’s basically a nerve block and should numb me for a few days and I’m glad I did because I have to work Saturday 😂 I heard swelling will get worse over the next few days and then start healing though! Trying to stay away from dry sockets as well meaning no drinking through a straw or swishing my mouth very hard. I’ll keep you posted and good luck to you!