To clarify, from the look of the design, it looks more like a mix between Chinese and Japanese buildings, wallpaper, outdoor lamps etc. We did have many Chinese-influenced designs back then, but you can still tell the difference. I didn't visit the tunnel in person, but there was news of tourist(s) getting stuck at some portions and required rescue, so it's going to be more claustrophobic than that. This game is definitely unfinished, and unpolished. If it tries to depict war PTSD, I fail to see it.
The writing that popped up was "Record new voice line. I need to call the cops. I have to short this all out PHONE BP" I think they meant "sort this". Yeah this wasn't very good. My nephew was stationed in the Middle East and has been discharge, so knowing someone with PTSD from war this just didn't really seem to show it well.
I looked at the steam page, and it calls itself a game, which it definately isn't. At least not yet. I'd ask Steam for refund, even if its just to make a point. New developers or not, letting people get away with calling a 15 min walking simulator a 'game' is crap, and should be called out for it. Calling it an alpha, or noting it as still in development would be the right, and fair thing to do when you are asking people to pay for something. Pretty or not, intriguing premis or not, its a 15 min walkthough.
This game isn't Resident 8, that's for sure, lol. Ugh, I probably won't check their steam page to see how much they're charging for this "demo" but this isn't worth any money if you ask me.
Maybe this is some kind of inception level of PTSD. Even the dev is suffering from it, thinking they made a full game but really that game was all in their mind... 🤨
I agree with your assessment CJU. I'm curious about the Predator sounds and the dialogue reminds me of the old 80s action flicks but yea, needed to be more.
What a confusing game. I'd say, "refund please." But what I love about CJU is he shows us the good, the bad and the in-between. I like the concept of someone with PTSD. There was a game Chris played a while back about a person with altzheimers- which was interesting, but also needed work. I think there should be more games like these. After all, the worst monsters are real. Thx as always. 💖 Edit: More games like these-- but ya know, GOOD is what I meant. Sorry devs.
The first line In Steam's "About the Game" text block says a lot: "Mind Shadows is the first standalone game that my friend and I have made since graduating college in 2020." Having that as your opener is like a preemptive caveat. As if to say, "Just keep in mind we're amateurs, so don't expect much. But we still want your money for it." This is the sort of product that should be pushed out as a free game to gather feedback to maybe, I dunno, make a FULL game later on that might be worthy of expecting payment. Most first games aren't even close to that standard. It may only be $3 but it has much less going for it than many free games on Steam, itch.io, etc. On the upside, since it only takes 15m or so to play it's refund fodder for anyone that expects more than 5m per $ (like me). If I'm only getting that much playtime for my money, it better be jam-packed with entertaining stuff. Btw, it does have at this moment 5 reviews, all of which are upvotes and most are glowing. I'm gonna guess friends, 'cause this does not impress unless you have very, very low standards for what you're willing to recommend to others, especially with an entry fee.
I guess the velociraptor killed the cops. Maybe HE is the one who broke into someone ELSE's house! Sure is a damn big house, too. He should probably buy more furniture. Maybe after his mortgage, he can't afford to.
Nope. I just did seven variations and the director picked that one. Since I had to do the cop and the news reporter too I had to make extremes in tone and speaking so that it didn't sound like me every time
Hmm, there is some potential here, even if it's storyline, but, wow, short game! I want to know if it's a velociraptor or not. Lol! I looked, but didn't see anything on the Steam page. The reviews mention it felt like a "demo," rather than a game. Maybe part 2 will be free? Way to not notify peeps, devs.
as you always say 'left is always right', was it you yesterday that cut me up on a roundabout? the car in the left lane indicating left and then turning right and nearly taking me out.
Let's see, making PTSD look like some kind of joke, check. Actor that is trying way too hard to sound tough and be Solid Snake, check. Convoluted storyline that goes absolutely nowhere, Check. Random predators noises attached to a raptor claw, Check. Game that feels completely unfinished, Check. I think you shoulda put this one out as a terrible indie horror game myself CJU lol.
Cj would be no good in an horror movie, he hear somthing scary ho go to take a look and turn all the lights on! Oh c'mon, fist rule of horror, you have to go in the darkes setting possible, especialy descending stairs!
For there first game it doesn't look too bad seems like it runs fairly normal as it should I can only guess but I presume by their V they should start making some pretty decent games
I feel you, CJU. I appreciate your effort to support beginner developer though
To clarify, from the look of the design, it looks more like a mix between Chinese and Japanese buildings, wallpaper, outdoor lamps etc. We did have many Chinese-influenced designs back then, but you can still tell the difference. I didn't visit the tunnel in person, but there was news of tourist(s) getting stuck at some portions and required rescue, so it's going to be more claustrophobic than that.
This game is definitely unfinished, and unpolished. If it tries to depict war PTSD, I fail to see it.
A tree that tells me to BEND OVER is the scariest thing I have ever seen.
Love it... couldn't have said it better my self ...😏😊
scared of some wood prodding you from behind? 🤔
Lol.....not so much as scared, but it's been so long I've forgotten how the dance goes!.. At least from behind I can brace myself💦🎇
I wonder if the velociraptor was drafted or volunteered.
😂😆👍
Considering what side the velociraptor seems to be on (Not Ours), I'd say drafted to fight the invading forces of Evil Capitalism.
@@goldengryphon Well, someone (or thing) has to. 😅
@@goldengryphon conscripted
His neighbour the eidolidon ran to Canada. Draft dodger
0:49 "Just for a moment I thought there'd be no fun allowed."
4:17 A non-interactive toilet? You were right, man. No fun allowed.
Ha ha I love how the character drops f-bombs nonstop, but then he says "what the *heck* is going on"
F bombs, very edgy. At least the main character is somewhat aware of what is going on, instead of being silent when put into random situations, lol.
4:40 This bathroom makes no sense: not only does it not fit the floor plan (it’s over the stairs), water pipes wouldn’t be there either.
"What happened to me in Vietnam exactly? Did I encounter ... a VELOCIRAPTOR?" 😂
The writing that popped up was "Record new voice line. I need to call the cops. I have to short this all out PHONE BP"
I think they meant "sort this".
Yeah this wasn't very good. My nephew was stationed in the Middle East and has been discharge, so knowing someone with PTSD from war this just didn't really seem to show it well.
Yeah it's one of those pieces of media that uses a cliche idea of PTSD as a plot device but isn't really interested in representing it accurately
I looked at the steam page, and it calls itself a game, which it definately isn't. At least not yet.
I'd ask Steam for refund, even if its just to make a point.
New developers or not, letting people get away with calling a 15 min walking simulator a 'game' is crap, and should be called out for it. Calling it an alpha, or noting it as still in development would be the right, and fair thing to do when you are asking people to pay for something. Pretty or not, intriguing premis or not, its a 15 min walkthough.
This game isn't Resident 8, that's for sure, lol. Ugh, I probably won't check their steam page to see how much they're charging for this "demo" but this isn't worth any money if you ask me.
Gonna say I don't think this game doesn't propper represent PTSD
Special credit to "I don't think i'll ever get used to it" yeah well that's an understatement and nowhere what someone in his condition would say lol
Maybe this is some kind of inception level of PTSD. Even the dev is suffering from it, thinking they made a full game but really that game was all in their mind... 🤨
😂
That's deep man 😆
Some of the sound effects in this reminded me of Predator.
The player character's voice gives me the impression that it is Solid Snake having the PTSD episode in his down time.
Im loving this , everyday an upload from CJU is like Christmas morning all the time. :)
The amount of sass from CJU in this video XD, meanwhile, the harsh and overly dark and dramatic voice acting reminds me of Raiden from Metal Gear XD
I agree with your assessment CJU. I'm curious about the Predator sounds and the dialogue reminds me of the old 80s action flicks but yea, needed to be more.
What a confusing game. I'd say, "refund please." But what I love about CJU is he shows us the good, the bad and the in-between. I like the concept of someone with PTSD. There was a game Chris played a while back about a person with altzheimers- which was interesting, but also needed work. I think there should be more games like these. After all, the worst monsters are real.
Thx as always. 💖
Edit: More games like these-- but ya know, GOOD is what I meant. Sorry devs.
The first line In Steam's "About the Game" text block says a lot:
"Mind Shadows is the first standalone game that my friend and I have made since graduating college in 2020."
Having that as your opener is like a preemptive caveat. As if to say, "Just keep in mind we're amateurs, so don't expect much. But we still want your money for it."
This is the sort of product that should be pushed out as a free game to gather feedback to maybe, I dunno, make a FULL game later on that might be worthy of expecting payment. Most first games aren't even close to that standard. It may only be $3 but it has much less going for it than many free games on Steam, itch.io, etc. On the upside, since it only takes 15m or so to play it's refund fodder for anyone that expects more than 5m per $ (like me). If I'm only getting that much playtime for my money, it better be jam-packed with entertaining stuff.
Btw, it does have at this moment 5 reviews, all of which are upvotes and most are glowing. I'm gonna guess friends, 'cause this does not impress unless you have very, very low standards for what you're willing to recommend to others, especially with an entry fee.
...so this is liberal arts vietnam?
Note to Dev......add ALL new voice lines! 😂😂😂
And a better voice actor wouldn't hurt either.
@@shadowjudge921 I would say i'm hurt, but i'm not. Everyone is entitled to their opinion and I stand by my work.
Bruh. The dialogue. I can't.
I'M BATMAN!
This voice acting is killing me lol
He seems frustrated ...and obvious...and in need of a thesaurus.
The main character sounds like a disgruntled Steven Seagal. And it makes me laugh every time he talks.
@@shadowcaptaincain yeah, or maybe a dollar store Snake Plissken
Sounds like he is trying entirely too hard to be Solid Snake...and failing
@@Kitzah Metal Gear? (he's being haunted by Metal Gear, lmao!)
A very fair appraisal of what should have been - in this state - a free demo.
A very nice home for a traumatized veteran!
The unseen thing with a claw seems to be Vietnamese Kayako since the devs ripped off her sound cue.
I guess the velociraptor killed the cops. Maybe HE is the one who broke into someone ELSE's house! Sure is a damn big house, too. He should probably buy more furniture. Maybe after his mortgage, he can't afford to.
It would be nice if he started this pkay shouting like a tv reporter under the rain 😳
i hear popcorn not bullets being fired.
Velociraptor? Sounds more like the Predator.
I think the voice actor is trying to sound like the main character from the Blair Witch game.
To me he sounded like he was trying to be Michael Biehn.
I...am....Batman
Nope. I just did seven variations and the director picked that one. Since I had to do the cop and the news reporter too I had to make extremes in tone and speaking so that it didn't sound like me every time
Hmm, there is some potential here, even if it's storyline, but, wow, short game! I want to know if it's a velociraptor or not. Lol!
I looked, but didn't see anything on the Steam page. The reviews mention it felt like a "demo," rather than a game. Maybe part 2 will be free? Way to not notify peeps, devs.
How much did these 15 minutes cost? It should have been free or finished.
£2.09 :/
All i could think of when the protagonist talked was.....
I'M BATMAN
This game is a hit and miss I can’t say I hated it and I can’t say I liked it
Idk how i feel about this game. My father was a Vietnam vet with ptsd. This hit home
You say "No fun allowed" where I say "Devs are limited".
Did anyone else crave popcorn after hearing the gunfire !!! 🤣
The gunfire sounds like popcorn popping...probably is.
Refund that thing, my boy
just keep going left until right becomes left
This needs more Jim Morrison yelling "FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK YEAH"
Deer Hunter is still more disturbing.
I agree with everything you said
You get a like for all your hard work. Keep the great videos coming 👍🏻
I looked away for a second and when I came back it was over?
This is dope broski
as you always say 'left is always right', was it you yesterday that cut me up on a roundabout? the car in the left lane indicating left and then turning right and nearly taking me out.
I watched you play this for free, CJU, and *I* feel ripped off.
Oh boy, that angry, angry voice actor! 🦇🧍🏻♂️😆
The funny part is I hate cursing.
I don't understand nothing about this one hahahahaha. If batman was a veteran, he was sound like that. (the shots make popcorn sounds).
Good idea for a game I'll give it that, agree it could use a lot more
Thumbs up for you... thumbs down for the game
Hey, Chris? Maybe you should buy the 2nd episode if you want to experience what kind of PTSD this person has?
😂
Let's see, making PTSD look like some kind of joke, check. Actor that is trying way too hard to sound tough and be Solid Snake, check. Convoluted storyline that goes absolutely nowhere, Check. Random predators noises attached to a raptor claw, Check. Game that feels completely unfinished, Check. I think you shoulda put this one out as a terrible indie horror game myself CJU lol.
Loved you playing this
You should play Iblis. It's a really good psychological horror game. I think you'd really like it
There were a few points that I thought were pretty well done but yeah... A bit short for a pay game. Good vid though!!
This is great! But hey, Mundaun part 3??
My thoughts 😂
Woooow! You purchased a demo. 😳
I think " The Door In The Basement" full game release just came out toady, You should play it for us we you have the chance
very nice to play
Cj would be no good in an horror movie, he hear somthing scary ho go to take a look and turn all the lights on! Oh c'mon, fist rule of horror, you have to go in the darkes setting possible, especialy descending stairs!
Something to be said for silent protagonists.
At first i thought not too bad for a free game then you got to the too be continued part and said you paid for it. Oh dear...
Atmospheric game.
There's this game called Infernium that I think you should play ...
The "game" definitely needs some work. Great video by you though!😁👍
Appreciate you playing it but it wasn't great and wouldn't want to see the sequel.
This game needs to work on its transitions.
Lol. THAT'S ALL???
@@ArionNoble I never said it was its only flaw, just that it's one of them.
@@LnPPersonified
You shouldn't take my response that seriously. We may be from different countries.
For there first game it doesn't look too bad seems like it runs fairly normal as it should I can only guess but I presume by their V they should start making some pretty decent games
I was hoping to see the monster lol
Where is the yellow 🫡☠️ in the trees ! 🌴🌴
Main character really likes the f word, huh?
I actually hate cursing. But a paid voice job is a paid voice job.
...don't Vietnam us, we'll Vietnam you
I love it haha..the game was only 2.99 stop being cheap lol chris
He sounds like Clint Eastwood lol
I pride myself on my work but even I wouldn't agree. No waaay. hahaha.
Agreed👍
0/10 no slowed down Fortunate Son in G minor
An interesting fact is that Americans hated Vietnam veterans(I don't know about veterans from other countries. Maybe someone will tell me).
💜
So basically you have played a meme... And even that was unfinished...
Yay for you, bad for the game...not worth whatever you paid
I think it is a bit shady for people to charge for what is essentially a demo. What a shame.
To many 'fu*ks' in this one, it kinda bothered me
Dialogue is SO cringe! Ugh! Yes, well done, you can swear! Here's hoping they grow out of that.
VietNam here, any question?
AWESOME... start my day with a CHRIS vid ,GOTTA LOVE IT!!!!
Oh and totally agree with " Brad Michaels " 9th comment down!
Yeah.. felt unfinished. Disappointing 😕
Disappointing indeed, and the voice acting kept on distracting me from the game tbh.
Awesome. I did my job then 8)
Is this game voiced by Batman?
Hell no, just by a guy who loves voice acting.
For a first game, it's okay. But for assuming you were buying a full, completed game? Not so good.
Those tunnels so boring
Good video, terrible game...
Should be an Early Access game at least...
Voice actor............
Really not impressed by this game, I'll be honest.
:[ "people with mental illnesses are scary monsters" is a shitty take and I'm sad to see you playing games with that message
LOL this game is trash. the dude sounds like he has a stuffy nose the entire time
Cksof
I don't like the game
VNMN!
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