Haven't even started the video yet, but I am so delighted to see a video on RPG maker horror games. Such a great, niche genre. Some times, they can be so haunting. Several have stuck with me for years. Love it. Edit: I would LOVE to see a retrospective series on various RPG maker horror games.
Hey, you said a retrospective on rpgmaker games, so this video popped into my mind! It's really neat. ua-cam.com/video/shKYdmmAWig/v-deo.html Although mostly, these games aren't strictly horror 😬 well maybe you'll like it
I also attribute RPGMaker's collection of main horror games' popularity to VGPerson, who translated Ib, Mad Father, Misao, The Crooked Man, Mermaid Swamp, Hello? Hello...?, and some others. Them being made available (and by being made available, curated by) by this translator was probably something that made it more accessible to find good games in the genre.
As someone who has used RPG Maker prolifically, a PSA: RPG Maker is not a versatile engine, you have to fight with that motherfucker to do anything beyond a basic JRPG.
Meh. Rpg maker is pretty limited for an engine. Like apollo said using it for anything but a generic combat jrpg is difficult. In retrospect it probably should have gone out of use in 2010-ish. Even Click team fusion can be more versatile.
On Ib being an example of traumatic themes being particularly clear staples of RPG Maker horror games but not being one of the more explicit examples of it, it starts with a kid getting separated from her parents in a public place and then kind of goes on to be about being forced to navigate (or at least get yourself out of) a stressful/difficult situation by yourself for the first time and, sure, technically having learned and grown from it, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be haunted by how jarring and scary an experience it was, with attention called to it by things like Ib’s innocence at the start being reflected in her inability to read certain words and the differences between her and Garry’s perspectives - and speaking of Garry, even in a situation without parents to protect her, Ib is still able to find a nice adult to help her, but considering he’s, like, a skittish college student also trapped in the museum, even if he’s perfectly well-meaning and stronger and wiser than her, he’s on surprisingly similar ground to her and still doesn’t represent the same authority and safety that a parent figure would; and meanwhile, she also finds herself running into the fact that while there are helpful Garrys out there, the nice-looking people you might run into when you’re by yourself and need help may not exactly be interested in helping you with your problems/getting back home (Mary).
I would go nuts for a retrospective on Ib or Ao Oni. Just hearing all these names gives me nostalgia. I only started liking horror in general as an adult, but for some reason rpg maker horror was up my alley from a pretty young age.
Yes! I'd love to watch a retrospective of these games. I remember them being a huge part of my adolescence and the let's players I used to watch back then. It would be amazing to see all of them and relive my love for this genre of videogames.
@@hannahbrown5465 Yes!!! I remember watching Mad Father and The Witch's House with Markiplier and ManlyBadassHero. It was so scary, I still can't finish playing those games and rely on let's players to watch them.
Rpg maker horror games were some of the first let's plays I watched on UA-cam and were some of my earliest introductions to more "indie" style horror games. I would love to see a retrospective for things like creepypasta land or the crooked man since it's been years since I've seen anybody talk about those games.
Theres been a resurgence in that type of content well from what I've seen, if you still check out Creepy pastas check out Dark Somnium, his narrations are Top Notch
I notice Omori in the thumbnail, and it makes me excited to see more people learning about it. If anyone reading this is interested in RPG horror games with dark themes and a rich story, Omori is a masterpiece. (EDIT) HOWEVER, I highly recommend everyone playing Omori go into it as blindly as possible. Its story is heavily centered around unexpected events and unknown information you learn throughout the game.
@@pancakes8816 I personally like it because of the story. The characters are the most down-to-Earth and human characters I've seen, and the foreshadowing in this game is masterful. I also love how the story feels so real (mostly), and it isn't afraid to get really real really fast. I do understand why some people DON'T like it though. I've heard the common complaint being the pacing, which I totally understand, as the format of the game does cause the pacing to feel slow, both in story and gameplay. However in regards to the story, I think that's the point. I don't want to go into details because of spoilers but I do get that some people want to be in the fun much more than Omori gives you, since the game has a lot of cutscenes and segments with little gameplay.
@@angelschair9388 i get that, and im cool with slow paced games. Some of my favorite games are considered VNs, I just find omori boring cause everything it does has been done before. It showcases anxiety, depression and other mental ailments, like daring today aren't we?
@@pancakes8816 Yeah it doesn't exactly tread new grounds in terms of main themes, although I believe the specifics (if you know some of the major spoilers) makes it stand out among similarly-themed games. It's also good to remember that while something may have been done many times before, for some players it would be their first experience with a game about mental illnesses, although that shouldn't be an excuse for people to keep making games like that over and over, as it could saturate the theming.
I gotta say ib has to be one of my favorite horror games due to it having a heart wrenching narrative and a creative setting honestly its the biggest inspiration for my webcomic also you mentioned earthbound, a lot of games like ib often take inspiration from the game that came after earthbound, mother3 which uses a lot of comedy and tragedy to tell its story
I am always happy when people talk about RPG Maker games and treating the genre with the respect it deserves. Maybe it's because they have been such a big part of my life, maybe I'm tired of the people I recommend them to treating them as not worth their time because of how they look / the engine they were made on / being old. Extremely good video, I would love to watch a retrospective series of these games. Keep up the good work.
I love rpg maker horror games! They always have so much care put into them. I'm down for individual videos on them. Another series that might be fun for you to play/look into, even if you don't end up making a video on it, is the Cube Escape/Rusty Lake series.
YES! Rusty Lake is fantastic, you can get the entire collection of Cube Escape for free on their website or support the devs for $5 on steam, and then they have other games in the general Rusty Lake universe.
I remember being 12-13, hunting down every rpg horror playthrough I could find. I was obsessed with them, even drew some of my first sketches from the cutscenes. This video brings back such an intense feeling of nostalgia for me
this is literally my favorite genre ever and I'm so thrilled to see videos like this to both gain a better appreciation of my favorite games or get new recommendations, thank you Sagan!!
one of my favorite more recent rpgmaker horror(?) games is yttd. it was started in 2017 and currently 2 and a half out of its three chapters are complete. it's not entirely a horror game as it definitely follows more aspects of debating and interacting with characters, but there are some very horrifying moments on top of an incredibly sad story overall. i'd highly recommend it as it is free to play at the moment!!
absolutely adore the style of this video!!! the soundtrack youve created has added a nice touch of dread. i would love to see a retrospective series on any sort of RPG maker horror game that you find interesting, i'll pretty much watch anything at this point that you put out
Ib is probably one of my favourite rpg horror games. I love the artistic approach it takes to horror. The world it creates is never boring, and the puzzles and scares are so creative and interesting. I hope you decide to make a video on Ib. Also, I had no idea it had so many different ending! I thought it only had, like, three or four endings, not seven!
I have to say this was really inspiring for me. I recently started an RPG maker project about 2 months ago, and it's one I plan to go into making for a long, long time. I enjoy it! But it's really important to understand these kinds of things. Genres that can be accomplished in it for instance. And you cover the horror side here so, so well. I'll be subbing now :D You were awesome!
i literally wouldnt be into horror without rpg maker games, theyre so good and fun and SCARY im genuinely too scared to even look at the crooked man lol also this video is terrifying
Dropping a comment to say: yes would absolutely love to see a retrospective on individual games. It'd also be cool if you also strayed off the games mentioned here and also covered stuff like ENDROLL or Miwashiba's games or the ones that came out after the genre's 5 minutes in spotlight eg. Hello Charlotte, Dreaming Mary, Pocket Mirror, Turtle Head: Unmasked, Midnight Train. Or maybe even take a plunge into the boundless world of Yume Nikki fangames. The genre may be niche nowadays but the community is very much alive and happy to deliver more short earnest horror experiences.
Oh I would love to see Hello Charlotte being talked about!!! It's my favorite series by far and so little people I know, know what it is...and if they do, it's because of me. I'd also like seeing stuff about Etherane's other games! Though one is short and the other won't be out for another month.
I graduated high school in 2015 so early let's play UA-cam was very formative for me. I remember binge watching the witch's house, mad father, and ib videos like crazy and being obsessed with them. Almost makes me laugh how scared i was of Ao Oni.The rpg maker style of horror was so new and interesting and absolutely terrifying to me. To this day I still think The Witch's House is an absolutely amazing game with the way the deaths worked and the atmosphere was built, and that ending is spectacularly heart wrenching! I really want a longer vid that goes deeper into them and how they build their horror. For a hot minute I tried to make an rpg maker game and it took a hell of a lot of work for even 2 minutes of game. Endless respect and nostalgia for the style!
I'd love to see a series that goes more in depth for RPG horror games! I think theres alot of potential for interesting videos and I'd love to hear your more in-depth thoughts.
Loving the ever growing production quality in your vids. The music slaps too. Definitely want to see some retrospective videos on some of these games. Keep being awesome!
I’d love to see a retrospective on rpg maker horror, especially corpse party and all the sequels. But your brief mention of it really makes me wanna see you do a retrospective on cry of fear. It was so big back in the day but I have never met someone in person who’s heard of it. People are forgetting how iconic and fantastic that game is and it’s a damn shame tbh.
I know it’s too soon to do a retrospective for Omori. I’d still love to hear more of your thoughts of it. There’s so much to unpack, and I feel like hearing from your perspective could be interesting.
Anyone interested in Yume Nikki, and that kind of horror game in general, check out a podcast series from a few years back called Dream Diary - it's not just about the game itself, but also the community that grew up around it and the mysteries behind it. If you didn't know Yume Nikki is a real game, you could easily mistake the whole thing for some kind of creepypasta-type story.
i'd love to watch a whole retrospective on rpg maker horror games! throwing in my support for hopefully seeing the hello charlotte series get a mention somewhere if it ever comes to fruition; easily some of my favorites in the genre and so often overlooked when people talk about it despite having been around for so long now
I still consider OFF to be one of the best RPGs out there Amazing soundtrack and use of sounds, the art style is uncanny and the story is quite interesting, and the twist at the end was executed perfectly
Omg, analyzing individual rpgmaker games by perhaps comparing 2 at a time or a franchise of ‘em would be veeery interesting! PS: Fear and Hunger is an _amazing_ recent rpg maker turn-based roguelike that I haven’t seen anyone analyze (perhaps because of how punishing and full of mature imagery it is). It definitely deserves more coverage
RPG horror is easily my favourite, the old simple 2D style while having such beautiful character designs along with disturbing music and story. Most have a deep message and leaves some mystery behind for those dat love theories.
I remember before I got with my fiance, I played Ib with him and I reccomended Yume Nikki to him and he actually played it. He actually finished it too! Then we got together and played the Silent Hill games, which I grew up with. He really is my best best friend, and I sort of credit Ib and Yume Nikki for the bond we've formed.
Weirdly, my own introduction to this genre was actually a crossover fangame of Ao Oni called Hetaoni, which never ended up finishing bc the original creator lost all the files during an earthquake in Japan. It’s insane because it’s a community within a community within a community, yet somehow there was a huge cult following, to the point where there were full on translation projects, fanmade cosplay movies, animations, music videos,, the list goes on. It’s genuinely incredible the kind of stuff people got up to during this time period, and I wish I was just a bit older at the time so I could’ve participated more actively.
I'm happy this ended up in my suggestions! It's wonderful to see that RPG Maker horror games are still talked about. They have such a charming style, and yet can be very unnerving. I started my own RPGM horror game back in 2016 and was worried that the genre might pass its expiration date by the time I'd finish. Well, I finished it and it looks like the genre is still as relevant as ever! I'll be interested to see where these games go next.
Bro the way you integrate chroma keyed environments and lighting and stuff like that is INSANELY inspiring. Love the surreal 3D model backgrounds (and you seriously Nailed the lighting). Keep it up, I'm lovin it.
These games were a big part of my childhood, they were the only games I really had access to for a long time because they were free, the genre has a very special place in my heart!
i’m loving the new “story driven” type videos you’re making! seeing your creativity evolve in your videos and really shine over time is really inspiring. keep up the good work man!!! your videos are always entertaining and they just keep getting better :)
Saw Omori in the thumbnail and I knew this was gonna be a good video. Idk how much other people may want to see a series of retrospectives on these games, but I know that I'd be down for at least an Omori video, it's a great game that deserves all of the love that it gets and more, and I'd love to see you break it down!
It’s so great to see a video on RPGMaker horror games! I would watch a retrospective series for sure. I have always been sensitive to audio jumpscares (THANK YOU so much for not including them in the video, or without warning) I might have never played these games on my own. But when I saw let’s plays when I was younger, I could sort of laugh it off or turn the volume down. I remember watching Ib and thinking the game, art and music were so good I didn’t want to just watch it anymore, so I downloaded and played it. It was really nice to be a part of the small fandom that came from it, and other similar games.
I found your channel in the fnaf saga and i'm following your videos ever since, love the way you explain about the topics and the edits arround it, keep the good work ^^
I'm a recent subscriber of your channel. Discovered you by accident looking for FNAF lore after forgetting about the game for years. I love your analysis and the spot-on atmosphere you create with your music. Every video so far has been fascinating whether I'm familiar with the subject or not. Great work.
I grew up with RPG horror games and i think thats what sparked my love for JRPGs and the horror genre in general! haha they give me a really nice nostalgia buzz so its refreshing to see a recent video covering them :) thank you
Yes PLEASE make an RPG series! I absolutely love RPG maker horror and your videos are always amazing, so I'd love to see your take on many of the games individually! Awesome video as always cant wait to see more from you
Theres also endroll, and farethere city. They are extremely underground horror games that disscuss themes of the afterlife, and also challenge players too using ingame mechanics making searching for secrets and good endings require a large portion of player skill.
first video i've ever watched from you and let me just say this was quite the interesting trip, definitely would love to see a retrospective series on these rpg horror games, and OFF being mentioned in this video really did peak my interest so can't wait to see more!
not even a minute in and im so glad i Found a video of someone talking about these gamesss 😃 something i love about rpgmaker horror games is how they use the pixel art to their advantage and add as MUCH detail as the creators can. ❤ they’re also lowkey a part of my childhood lol games like witches house or ib were like my first exposure to horror as a genre and im so happy it was 🥹
I'd definitely love a video about each individual iconic horror game. A section centered around the real world reasons for the creator making the game, how it spread, the creators reactions etc. would be really interesting.
i haven't gotten past the four minute mark but i'm so excited at the idea of a retrospective series on rpg horror games that i had to comment before i continued the video!! i played so many of these games when i was younger and they've always held a special spot in my heart, i think it would be AWESOME to see a whole series about them!
Rpg maker horror games are my favorite horror games - so many are so well done. My favorite is Pocket Mirror it’s one of the most consist interest I’ve had ever. It’s such a beautiful game
Love this video! RPGmaker games are so important to me and almost all of these games were super important to me during my childhood. It's also especially nice to see Ib (and others from around that time) mentioned because seeing playthroughs of Ib was what caused me to get super into RPGmaker games in the first place and it seems like not as many people talk about that game as they do other games.
GOD, YES, _PLEASE_ MAKE AN RPG HORROR RETROSPECTIVE SERIES! I practically grew up watching those let's plays, and I swear, there was something special about those games that no horror trend since was ever quite able to capture. Now of course I'd love to see you cover Ib and Witch's houses first, two of my favorite horror games of all time, which I'm absolutely sure is a _completely_ unique opinion amongst RPG Maker horror enthusiasts, but it'd also be really cool to see some more overlooked ones covered, like Mermaid Swamp and the rest of the Strange Man anthology (both made by the creator of The Crooked Man), or maybe even a video about Ann, a far more recent RPG Maker horror game that I'm fairly certain only came out this year. Can't wait to see this series!
i would love to see you delve deeper into yume nikki, specially the themes, theories and the huge fangame scene that surged in the community. amazing video!
Cool video. The recent spike in 3D pixelated and PS1-style horror games have really squashed the RPG maker horror game in mainstream, so it's good to see a video remembering how we got here.
Strangely, my introduction to rpg horror was the Hetalia fangame community, where most games are made on rpg maker and many of which are horror games. I think one of the most popular Hetalia fans games was Heta Oni, Ao Oni but with the Hetalia characters. Since then, I've really enjoyed the rpg horror genre and other games that have taken inpsiration from games in the genre!
As someone who discovered you via the full Five Nights at Freddie's series in a single long video (I should point out I'm not even a FNAF fan but your delivery of the information was compelling enough that it kept me watching for the whole long video then going looking for your FNAF book videos too!) I'm all in support for you turning this too into a longer series, especially if it too ends with a long video I can put on while I'm working. I also think your delivery method for information lends much better to 1 thing at a time (be it a book, a game, or anything else) rather than exploring a whole sub-genera in a short video which I have to agree did result in this video seeming a bit "all over the place" :-) Keep up the awesome work and can't wait to see more in-depth work from you!
I have been OBSESSED with RPG maker horror games. It’s my favorite genre. My favorites are Ib, Omori (all time fav), and the Strange Men series (Crooked Man, Sandman, Hanged Man, and Boogie Man). It’s so awesome to hear people talk about them with so much passion.
Would also love to see a RPG Maker horror retrospective. Sadly I don't have extra cash (living on 100 dollars a week), but I am subbed and do thumb up every video of yours I watch cause I know that helps with the UA-cam algorhythm. Will defn check out your stuff on Spotify too. Great work, love the video!
RPG Maker horror games are some of my favorite games. I still remember the delightfully unsettling stories of Corpse Party and Misao, and how tense I was while playing The Crooked Man, Mad Father, and The Witch's House. I'm so glad to see you making a video about them and how effective they were at exploring darker themes. Thank you for another great video! I'd also love to see individual retrospective episodes about RPG Maker horror games.
I would super interested in a retrospective of the individual games mentioned in this video!! Especially Ib and the Witch's House, there are a lot of really fascinating things going on in those two that would be really cool to talk about
Though it's very surface level to avoid spoilers i recommend thafnines video on the same topic since he goes into a tad more stuff when it comes to gameplay and story
I would *love* to see a retrospective series on these games!! RPGMaker horror games were a huge part of my childhood and really helped my media literacy and deeper appreciation for any multifaceted story. I was obsessed with The Witch's House and Ib especially and to this day I still adore them. Corpse Party, The Crooked Man, Wadanohara, Ao Oni, Mad Father, Misao, OFF, Yume Nikki, all of these games hold a very special place in my heart. It always makes me happy to hear others talk about them
As a ManlyBadassHero viewer, I’ve heard “RPG Maker Horror” pretty much daily. There’s a lot of cool ideas out there🙂
Ah yes, a person of culture as well
I love that guy
That dude has some quality content
im more of an AlphBetaGamer kinda guy tbh. But they are both cool.
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Haven't even started the video yet, but I am so delighted to see a video on RPG maker horror games. Such a great, niche genre. Some times, they can be so haunting. Several have stuck with me for years. Love it. Edit: I would LOVE to see a retrospective series on various RPG maker horror games.
Watch thafnine, he has a video on the subject and even a long video about corpse party
@@goora1866 Was about to say it but ya beat me to it! Cannot recommend that video enough! Thought the focus is more on JRPG just as a heads up for OP
i’d die for a video about Omori, seriously one of the best games i’ve ever played
Corpse Party my favourite RPG maker game
Hey, you said a retrospective on rpgmaker games, so this video popped into my mind! It's really neat.
ua-cam.com/video/shKYdmmAWig/v-deo.html
Although mostly, these games aren't strictly horror 😬 well maybe you'll like it
I also attribute RPGMaker's collection of main horror games' popularity to VGPerson, who translated Ib, Mad Father, Misao, The Crooked Man, Mermaid Swamp, Hello? Hello...?, and some others. Them being made available (and by being made available, curated by) by this translator was probably something that made it more accessible to find good games in the genre.
VGPerson is an absolute saint
We owe a lot to vgperson
Yes! VGperson is awesome! Honestly the RPGmaker horror game scene would be nothing without them
Yes!! VGPerson also translated a lot of Deep Sea Prisoner's games. (Dude that made Mogeko Castle and all that)
@@hugblob8753ik this shits a yr old lmao but deepseaprisoner is a woman!
A retrospective series on RPG horror sounds fantastic, I'd love to see that from you!
Samee!! There are soo many good rpg horror oldies out there that need to be revived
I second this motion :))
Still waiting for that series! Hopefully he makes it!
Let’s be honest, RPG Maker is such a versatile engine and many of the games made with it are masterpieces, or even just entertaining to play and watch
when you type "me", does that mean you are the game maker engine itself?
As someone who has used RPG Maker prolifically, a PSA: RPG Maker is not a versatile engine, you have to fight with that motherfucker to do anything beyond a basic JRPG.
Meh. Rpg maker is pretty limited for an engine. Like apollo said using it for anything but a generic combat jrpg is difficult. In retrospect it probably should have gone out of use in 2010-ish. Even Click team fusion can be more versatile.
i love seeing what other people can do with it, but actually doing it yourself?
so. many. plug ins.
@ensignmarker 312 Nostalgia's gonna nostalgia
On Ib being an example of traumatic themes being particularly clear staples of RPG Maker horror games but not being one of the more explicit examples of it, it starts with a kid getting separated from her parents in a public place and then kind of goes on to be about being forced to navigate (or at least get yourself out of) a stressful/difficult situation by yourself for the first time and, sure, technically having learned and grown from it, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be haunted by how jarring and scary an experience it was, with attention called to it by things like Ib’s innocence at the start being reflected in her inability to read certain words and the differences between her and Garry’s perspectives - and speaking of Garry, even in a situation without parents to protect her, Ib is still able to find a nice adult to help her, but considering he’s, like, a skittish college student also trapped in the museum, even if he’s perfectly well-meaning and stronger and wiser than her, he’s on surprisingly similar ground to her and still doesn’t represent the same authority and safety that a parent figure would; and meanwhile, she also finds herself running into the fact that while there are helpful Garrys out there, the nice-looking people you might run into when you’re by yourself and need help may not exactly be interested in helping you with your problems/getting back home (Mary).
I would go nuts for a retrospective on Ib or Ao Oni. Just hearing all these names gives me nostalgia. I only started liking horror in general as an adult, but for some reason rpg maker horror was up my alley from a pretty young age.
Yes! I'd love to watch a retrospective of these games. I remember them being a huge part of my adolescence and the let's players I used to watch back then. It would be amazing to see all of them and relive my love for this genre of videogames.
Me too, I LOVED Ib, crooked man, witches house, mad father. It’s kinda cool we are all coming together here
@@hannahbrown5465 Yes!!! I remember watching Mad Father and The Witch's House with Markiplier and ManlyBadassHero. It was so scary, I still can't finish playing those games and rely on let's players to watch them.
I'd also like that tbh, everything except corpse party though. I finished that months ago and it still hurts
thanks book of shadows smh
Sagan, my friend, you've filled a recent void of horror UA-camrs. Something about your style just feels classic to me, it's heartwarming.
Rpg maker horror games were some of the first let's plays I watched on UA-cam and were some of my earliest introductions to more "indie" style horror games. I would love to see a retrospective for things like creepypasta land or the crooked man since it's been years since I've seen anybody talk about those games.
Theres been a resurgence in that type of content well from what I've seen, if you still check out Creepy pastas check out Dark Somnium, his narrations are Top Notch
My first time watching Pewdiepie was when I watched his Ao Oni series as it came out. Looking back at it gives me so many memories!
@@rubyy.7374 yesss!! This, Mad Father, and Penumbra
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I notice Omori in the thumbnail, and it makes me excited to see more people learning about it. If anyone reading this is interested in RPG horror games with dark themes and a rich story, Omori is a masterpiece.
(EDIT) HOWEVER, I highly recommend everyone playing Omori go into it as blindly as possible. Its story is heavily centered around unexpected events and unknown information you learn throughout the game.
Interesting, I might try it. Where can I get it from?
I dont get why people like omori so much, its a snoozefest
@@pancakes8816 I personally like it because of the story. The characters are the most down-to-Earth and human characters I've seen, and the foreshadowing in this game is masterful. I also love how the story feels so real (mostly), and it isn't afraid to get really real really fast.
I do understand why some people DON'T like it though. I've heard the common complaint being the pacing, which I totally understand, as the format of the game does cause the pacing to feel slow, both in story and gameplay. However in regards to the story, I think that's the point. I don't want to go into details because of spoilers but I do get that some people want to be in the fun much more than Omori gives you, since the game has a lot of cutscenes and segments with little gameplay.
@@angelschair9388 i get that, and im cool with slow paced games. Some of my favorite games are considered VNs, I just find omori boring cause everything it does has been done before. It showcases anxiety, depression and other mental ailments, like daring today aren't we?
@@pancakes8816 Yeah it doesn't exactly tread new grounds in terms of main themes, although I believe the specifics (if you know some of the major spoilers) makes it stand out among similarly-themed games. It's also good to remember that while something may have been done many times before, for some players it would be their first experience with a game about mental illnesses, although that shouldn't be an excuse for people to keep making games like that over and over, as it could saturate the theming.
I gotta say ib has to be one of my favorite horror games due to it having a heart wrenching narrative and a creative setting honestly its the biggest inspiration for my webcomic also you mentioned earthbound, a lot of games like ib often take inspiration from the game that came after earthbound, mother3 which uses a lot of comedy and tragedy to tell its story
I am always happy when people talk about RPG Maker games and treating the genre with the respect it deserves. Maybe it's because they have been such a big part of my life, maybe I'm tired of the people I recommend them to treating them as not worth their time because of how they look / the engine they were made on / being old.
Extremely good video, I would love to watch a retrospective series of these games. Keep up the good work.
I love rpg maker horror games! They always have so much care put into them. I'm down for individual videos on them.
Another series that might be fun for you to play/look into, even if you don't end up making a video on it, is the Cube Escape/Rusty Lake series.
YES! Rusty Lake is fantastic, you can get the entire collection of Cube Escape for free on their website or support the devs for $5 on steam, and then they have other games in the general Rusty Lake universe.
I remember being 12-13, hunting down every rpg horror playthrough I could find. I was obsessed with them, even drew some of my first sketches from the cutscenes. This video brings back such an intense feeling of nostalgia for me
This is exactly my experience. I would spend countless afternoons and weekends watching game after game. This feels extremely nostalgic
17:42 David is the main character, Duke is the crooked man's last victim, the former tenant
this is literally my favorite genre ever and I'm so thrilled to see videos like this to both gain a better appreciation of my favorite games or get new recommendations, thank you Sagan!!
one of my favorite more recent rpgmaker horror(?) games is yttd. it was started in 2017 and currently 2 and a half out of its three chapters are complete. it's not entirely a horror game as it definitely follows more aspects of debating and interacting with characters, but there are some very horrifying moments on top of an incredibly sad story overall. i'd highly recommend it as it is free to play at the moment!!
YES! yttd is such a good game^^
it's not a horror game, but it definetely has some puzzles that are reminiscent of rpg maker horror games like ao oni
Yeah, it’s an awesome game! Although arguably not a RPGmaker horror since it’s more mystery than horror i my opinion
i watched someone play a bit of yttd a WHILE back and i hardly remember any of it lol. it seems really good though
absolutely adore the style of this video!!! the soundtrack youve created has added a nice touch of dread. i would love to see a retrospective series on any sort of RPG maker horror game that you find interesting, i'll pretty much watch anything at this point that you put out
ib and OFF are still some of my favorite games to this day, RPG maker horror has a really wonderful vibe to it
Ib is probably one of my favourite rpg horror games. I love the artistic approach it takes to horror. The world it creates is never boring, and the puzzles and scares are so creative and interesting. I hope you decide to make a video on Ib. Also, I had no idea it had so many different ending! I thought it only had, like, three or four endings, not seven!
RPG horror games will always have a special place in my heart. Your content is top tier and we would absolutely love a retrospective series on them!
I have to say this was really inspiring for me.
I recently started an RPG maker project about 2 months ago, and it's one I plan to go into making for a long, long time. I enjoy it!
But it's really important to understand these kinds of things. Genres that can be accomplished in it for instance. And you cover the horror side here so, so well.
I'll be subbing now :D You were awesome!
Thank you! Good luck with your project!
Ib is definitely my favorite from this genre, I love it so much and would LOVE for you to do an in depth video on it one day!!
i literally wouldnt be into horror without rpg maker games, theyre so good and fun and SCARY im genuinely too scared to even look at the crooked man lol also this video is terrifying
Dropping a comment to say: yes would absolutely love to see a retrospective on individual games. It'd also be cool if you also strayed off the games mentioned here and also covered stuff like ENDROLL or Miwashiba's games or the ones that came out after the genre's 5 minutes in spotlight eg. Hello Charlotte, Dreaming Mary, Pocket Mirror, Turtle Head: Unmasked, Midnight Train. Or maybe even take a plunge into the boundless world of Yume Nikki fangames.
The genre may be niche nowadays but the community is very much alive and happy to deliver more short earnest horror experiences.
Oh I would love to see Hello Charlotte being talked about!!! It's my favorite series by far and so little people I know, know what it is...and if they do, it's because of me. I'd also like seeing stuff about Etherane's other games! Though one is short and the other won't be out for another month.
I graduated high school in 2015 so early let's play UA-cam was very formative for me. I remember binge watching the witch's house, mad father, and ib videos like crazy and being obsessed with them. Almost makes me laugh how scared i was of Ao Oni.The rpg maker style of horror was so new and interesting and absolutely terrifying to me. To this day I still think The Witch's House is an absolutely amazing game with the way the deaths worked and the atmosphere was built, and that ending is spectacularly heart wrenching! I really want a longer vid that goes deeper into them and how they build their horror. For a hot minute I tried to make an rpg maker game and it took a hell of a lot of work for even 2 minutes of game. Endless respect and nostalgia for the style!
I'd love to see a series that goes more in depth for RPG horror games! I think theres alot of potential for interesting videos and I'd love to hear your more in-depth thoughts.
Loving the ever growing production quality in your vids. The music slaps too. Definitely want to see some retrospective videos on some of these games. Keep being awesome!
I’d love to see a retrospective on rpg maker horror, especially corpse party and all the sequels. But your brief mention of it really makes me wanna see you do a retrospective on cry of fear. It was so big back in the day but I have never met someone in person who’s heard of it. People are forgetting how iconic and fantastic that game is and it’s a damn shame tbh.
A retrospective on each of the RPG Maker games will be nice, a good listen to when I do my chores/school assignment
god rpg maker horror games were the building blocks of my childhood and whole ass personality lol id love 2 see u make more vids abt them!!
I know it’s too soon to do a retrospective for Omori. I’d still love to hear more of your thoughts of it. There’s so much to unpack, and I feel like hearing from your perspective could be interesting.
I would love a deep dive into each of these games. It's such a blast from the past to see them again ❤️
Anyone interested in Yume Nikki, and that kind of horror game in general, check out a podcast series from a few years back called Dream Diary - it's not just about the game itself, but also the community that grew up around it and the mysteries behind it.
If you didn't know Yume Nikki is a real game, you could easily mistake the whole thing for some kind of creepypasta-type story.
i'd love to watch a whole retrospective on rpg maker horror games! throwing in my support for hopefully seeing the hello charlotte series get a mention somewhere if it ever comes to fruition; easily some of my favorites in the genre and so often overlooked when people talk about it despite having been around for so long now
I still consider OFF to be one of the best RPGs out there
Amazing soundtrack and use of sounds, the art style is uncanny and the story is quite interesting, and the twist at the end was executed perfectly
i genuinely love how excited he seems after he mentions he makes his own music
"Corpse Party"
Flashbacks to Thafnine's long video purely about Corpse Party and his slow progressing mental breakdown
Your vids just keep getting better! A retrospective series on rpg horror games would be awesome ngl
hearing people talk about RPG maker horror games again make me happy as i hold alot of them deeply in my heart
Great video and idea! I would totally watch a retrospective series on this gender!
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Omg, analyzing individual rpgmaker games by perhaps comparing 2 at a time or a franchise of ‘em would be veeery interesting! PS: Fear and Hunger is an _amazing_ recent rpg maker turn-based roguelike that I haven’t seen anyone analyze (perhaps because of how punishing and full of mature imagery it is). It definitely deserves more coverage
You did a such job setting the tone for each game and the way you explained it just completely had me so invested. Nicely done!
I would absolutely love an rpg horror retrospective series. Your FNAF one was so interesting.
RPG horror is easily my favourite, the old simple 2D style while having such beautiful character designs along with disturbing music and story. Most have a deep message and leaves some mystery behind for those dat love theories.
I remember before I got with my fiance, I played Ib with him and I reccomended Yume Nikki to him and he actually played it. He actually finished it too! Then we got together and played the Silent Hill games, which I grew up with. He really is my best best friend, and I sort of credit Ib and Yume Nikki for the bond we've formed.
Weirdly, my own introduction to this genre was actually a crossover fangame of Ao Oni called Hetaoni, which never ended up finishing bc the original creator lost all the files during an earthquake in Japan. It’s insane because it’s a community within a community within a community, yet somehow there was a huge cult following, to the point where there were full on translation projects, fanmade cosplay movies, animations, music videos,, the list goes on. It’s genuinely incredible the kind of stuff people got up to during this time period, and I wish I was just a bit older at the time so I could’ve participated more actively.
seeing videos like this and seeing all of my favorite games be so appreciated is so good..
I'm happy this ended up in my suggestions! It's wonderful to see that RPG Maker horror games are still talked about. They have such a charming style, and yet can be very unnerving. I started my own RPGM horror game back in 2016 and was worried that the genre might pass its expiration date by the time I'd finish. Well, I finished it and it looks like the genre is still as relevant as ever! I'll be interested to see where these games go next.
Bro the way you integrate chroma keyed environments and lighting and stuff like that is INSANELY inspiring. Love the surreal 3D model backgrounds (and you seriously Nailed the lighting). Keep it up, I'm lovin it.
RPG horror games are basically a part of me
These games were a big part of my childhood, they were the only games I really had access to for a long time because they were free, the genre has a very special place in my heart!
I most definitely need more of this. Also, that ending was uncalled for
i’m loving the new “story driven” type videos you’re making! seeing your creativity evolve in your videos and really shine over time is really inspiring. keep up the good work man!!! your videos are always entertaining and they just keep getting better :)
RPG horror game retrospectives is an 11/10 idea
Saw Omori in the thumbnail and I knew this was gonna be a good video. Idk how much other people may want to see a series of retrospectives on these games, but I know that I'd be down for at least an Omori video, it's a great game that deserves all of the love that it gets and more, and I'd love to see you break it down!
It’s so great to see a video on RPGMaker horror games! I would watch a retrospective series for sure.
I have always been sensitive to audio jumpscares (THANK YOU so much for not including them in the video, or without warning) I might have never played these games on my own. But when I saw let’s plays when I was younger, I could sort of laugh it off or turn the volume down. I remember watching Ib and thinking the game, art and music were so good I didn’t want to just watch it anymore, so I downloaded and played it. It was really nice to be a part of the small fandom that came from it, and other similar games.
I found your channel in the fnaf saga and i'm following your videos ever since, love the way you explain about the topics and the edits arround it, keep the good work ^^
I'm a recent subscriber of your channel. Discovered you by accident looking for FNAF lore after forgetting about the game for years. I love your analysis and the spot-on atmosphere you create with your music. Every video so far has been fascinating whether I'm familiar with the subject or not. Great work.
I grew up with RPG horror games and i think thats what sparked my love for JRPGs and the horror genre in general! haha they give me a really nice nostalgia buzz so its refreshing to see a recent video covering them :) thank you
Yes PLEASE make an RPG series! I absolutely love RPG maker horror and your videos are always amazing, so I'd love to see your take on many of the games individually! Awesome video as always cant wait to see more from you
Theres also endroll, and farethere city. They are extremely underground horror games that disscuss themes of the afterlife, and also challenge players too using ingame mechanics making searching for secrets and good endings require a large portion of player skill.
PLEASE do!! I adore this genre, and it was a big part of my childhood, and why I tell stories now
first video i've ever watched from you and let me just say this was quite the interesting trip, definitely would love to see a retrospective series on these rpg horror games, and OFF being mentioned in this video really did peak my interest so can't wait to see more!
not even a minute in and im so glad i Found a video of someone talking about these gamesss 😃 something i love about rpgmaker horror games is how they use the pixel art to their advantage and add as MUCH detail as the creators can. ❤ they’re also lowkey a part of my childhood lol games like witches house or ib were like my first exposure to horror as a genre and im so happy it was 🥹
I'd definitely love a video about each individual iconic horror game. A section centered around the real world reasons for the creator making the game, how it spread, the creators reactions etc. would be really interesting.
i haven't gotten past the four minute mark but i'm so excited at the idea of a retrospective series on rpg horror games that i had to comment before i continued the video!! i played so many of these games when i was younger and they've always held a special spot in my heart, i think it would be AWESOME to see a whole series about them!
I love your retrospective series, so absolutely yes!
I just discovered your channel the other day & have been binge watching like mad. I love your content so much!
i would cry with joy if you made an rpg horror retrospective series
Rpg maker horror games are my favorite horror games - so many are so well done. My favorite is Pocket Mirror it’s one of the most consist interest I’ve had ever. It’s such a beautiful game
Please look into the RPG horror games you mentioned individually!!! I just subbed cause I’m looking forward to a series like that :)
I would absolutely ADORE a retrospective series on Horror RPG maker games! They are my absolute favorite type of horror game!
Love this video! RPGmaker games are so important to me and almost all of these games were super important to me during my childhood.
It's also especially nice to see Ib (and others from around that time) mentioned because seeing playthroughs of Ib was what caused me to get super into RPGmaker games in the first place and it seems like not as many people talk about that game as they do other games.
Glad to see Skinwalker get a mention (even if it was brief) - an absolute underrated gem that one.
"Skinwalker is pissing me off i am the original Starwalker"
I have just found your channel, and man, how do you not have more views? Every video I watched has been good so far. Keep it up
Yes, a retrospective series on RPGs would be awesome. I love your retrospective videos
GOD, YES, _PLEASE_ MAKE AN RPG HORROR RETROSPECTIVE SERIES!
I practically grew up watching those let's plays, and I swear, there was something special about those games that no horror trend since was ever quite able to capture. Now of course I'd love to see you cover Ib and Witch's houses first, two of my favorite horror games of all time, which I'm absolutely sure is a _completely_ unique opinion amongst RPG Maker horror enthusiasts, but it'd also be really cool to see some more overlooked ones covered, like Mermaid Swamp and the rest of the Strange Man anthology (both made by the creator of The Crooked Man), or maybe even a video about Ann, a far more recent RPG Maker horror game that I'm fairly certain only came out this year. Can't wait to see this series!
would definitely love a retrospective on individual games. really enjoy your retrospective vids!
Every few years, an RPG Maker game comes out that breaks the internet.
It's one of the few things I look forward to in life.
Amazing video! I’d love to see more on the individual games!!
you deserve more attention your editing and how you write your scripts and how you speak is amazing, I love your content. Keep it up!
i would love to see you delve deeper into yume nikki, specially the themes, theories and the huge fangame scene that surged in the community. amazing video!
Cool video. The recent spike in 3D pixelated and PS1-style horror games have really squashed the RPG maker horror game in mainstream, so it's good to see a video remembering how we got here.
Strangely, my introduction to rpg horror was the Hetalia fangame community, where most games are made on rpg maker and many of which are horror games. I think one of the most popular Hetalia fans games was Heta Oni, Ao Oni but with the Hetalia characters. Since then, I've really enjoyed the rpg horror genre and other games that have taken inpsiration from games in the genre!
As someone who discovered you via the full Five Nights at Freddie's series in a single long video (I should point out I'm not even a FNAF fan but your delivery of the information was compelling enough that it kept me watching for the whole long video then going looking for your FNAF book videos too!) I'm all in support for you turning this too into a longer series, especially if it too ends with a long video I can put on while I'm working. I also think your delivery method for information lends much better to 1 thing at a time (be it a book, a game, or anything else) rather than exploring a whole sub-genera in a short video which I have to agree did result in this video seeming a bit "all over the place" :-) Keep up the awesome work and can't wait to see more in-depth work from you!
I have been OBSESSED with RPG maker horror games. It’s my favorite genre. My favorites are Ib, Omori (all time fav), and the Strange Men series (Crooked Man, Sandman, Hanged Man, and Boogie Man). It’s so awesome to hear people talk about them with so much passion.
Would also love to see a RPG Maker horror retrospective. Sadly I don't have extra cash (living on 100 dollars a week), but I am subbed and do thumb up every video of yours I watch cause I know that helps with the UA-cam algorhythm. Will defn check out your stuff on Spotify too. Great work, love the video!
Imagine if you woke up from a coma “well, thanks for watching guys” I would laugh
this is so incredibly good! i love your excellent content, and this is no exception. keep it up 💜
i really hope you make individual videos about different rpg maker games, there's so much to talk about in each individual one
RPG Maker horror games are some of my favorite games. I still remember the delightfully unsettling stories of Corpse Party and Misao, and how tense I was while playing The Crooked Man, Mad Father, and The Witch's House. I'm so glad to see you making a video about them and how effective they were at exploring darker themes. Thank you for another great video! I'd also love to see individual retrospective episodes about RPG Maker horror games.
Videos about individual RPG horror maker games sounds like a dream come true! Love seeing content for these games
I don’t know what’s changed but my algorithm has been on point lately. Great video and subscribed
I would super interested in a retrospective of the individual games mentioned in this video!! Especially Ib and the Witch's House, there are a lot of really fascinating things going on in those two that would be really cool to talk about
Though it's very surface level to avoid spoilers i recommend thafnines video on the same topic since he goes into a tad more stuff when it comes to gameplay and story
Dude you make your own music for these?! It’s fire! 🔥 Also PLEASE make a retrospective series for RPGs.
I was so obsessed with The Witchs House and Ib, thank you so much for this
I would *love* to see a retrospective series on these games!! RPGMaker horror games were a huge part of my childhood and really helped my media literacy and deeper appreciation for any multifaceted story. I was obsessed with The Witch's House and Ib especially and to this day I still adore them. Corpse Party, The Crooked Man, Wadanohara, Ao Oni, Mad Father, Misao, OFF, Yume Nikki, all of these games hold a very special place in my heart. It always makes me happy to hear others talk about them
Just found this channel and I know I will already love this.