A Hyper-Realistic Game About Being Lost in Liminal Spaces..

Welcome to a new Liminal Spaces game called POOLS.
One could say POOLS is like an art gallery where you look around and listen to the sounds. There are very few things to solve, practically a few mazes. Sometimes the game can challenge your navigation skills. But mostly you're just... there.
POOLS plays on fears of getting lost, the dark, and tight spaces.
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[@mw4262]

Quality of the face cam is great without the light! Please don’t switch to no face cam, it’s crazy the drastic difference it makes!

[@TheeSirRiot]

Agreed! It looks more comfortable without the light

[@csar07.]

It looks better without a light

[@YuniqueChannel]

Can see you perfectly well. No worries!^^ Lighting is good.

[@mathdonaldson8402]

without the light the quality without the light is great without the light without the light of the light 😮

[@TheeSirRiot]

@@mathdonaldson8402 😂

[@PR370N]

I actually like the light off tbh

[@mandem3426]

Agreed

[@MadaraUchiha-ly8wr]

👍

[@scopeyourpeace3975]

💯

[@moloch_icecube]

Liar

[@MrsPuggyWggyHaASquareCutPunt]

here

[@Vikingcat01]

The fact that there's no blood or body parts everywhere as you progress further surrounded by pristine white shiny tiles makes it even more creepy kinda like a insane asylum look.

[@kolaas2006]

An asylum I could get used too!

[@sarrahkramer848]

Even the slightest sound in such a silent space (the first splash stepping into the water) feels like a neon sign pointing you out. Makes one feel watched

[@vanessacontreras9771]

Yesssss!! Like they know where you are at all times

[@Jessletsgetit]

I like the look without the light actually. No need to strain your eyes for us! Face cam is a must! We love to see your face Hollow!

[@zanebryan7367]

Facts !!

[@Kingg_45]

Gay

[@Jessletsgetit]

@@Kingg_45 what???🤣 insecure much? 😂

[@vertexII]

@@Kingg_45dawg get your degen ahh out of here💀

[@ffnc258]

@@Kingg_45 It's just more human and natural to see his reactions and also more enjoyable in a way.

[@placidpaddler]

These games should have an option to speak in realtime into the mic and generate an appropriately echoed sound based on your given location. Imagine being able to shout anything from “hello? is anybody there?” to ripping a loud beer chug burp or wet pool fart that reverberates through the halls and chambers.

[@EBlair_xXx]

😅 wet pool fart 😅 lmfao

[@alphanumeric6582]

If we could contact the developers directly then it might have a better chance of getting implemented

[@dimitri_korea_seoul]

Can somebody write to the decs of the pools?

[@FirstLast-sw1gx]

Or play other people's audio clips randomly.

[@MoneyLovePeace]

Dude pitch it!

[@arise1668]

This reminded me of how depression felt, to me at least. Eventually becomes familiar and you become cozy with the emptiness it brings upon everyday, but when you’re out it’s so much better and you realize there are glimpse of light in the rooms because there is an outside. Gives time to introspect but also time to get lost and find your way only to come to understand your brokenness… sometimes nothing can be done than just accept we live “here”and there seems to be no exit, loosing yourself along the way trying to find the way out. So sometimes one just ends up being, it is what it is, it will be what is. If I die in here then I die, if I survive then I will know what light is behind such windows I pass by everyday. One can become accustomed to living in such “liminal spaces”. Glad to be out nonetheless. Becoming familiar with the outside and its natural light and darkness without seeing my surroundings all still and dormant like these “liminal spaces”.

[@Leopardeye]

🥀 Truth…

[@Lopro94]

Nice comment

[@OaK-gx2hv]

Who asked?

[@Lopro94]

@@OaK-gx2hv didn't you just type a question mark broski? :D

[@OaK-gx2hv]

@@Lopro94 shit, mb I guess

[@ceebee2]

The fingers on the underwater ladder were a perfect scare. Not a jumpscare, per the promise, but definitely enough to make you go “oh hell no.”

[@edp8136]

Timestamp? :)

[@silentscratch627]

​@@edp8136 11:21

[@edp8136]

@@silentscratch627 thank you

[@silentscratch627]

@@edp8136 You're welcome

[@PsychoticTok]

i love the slightest detail the developers put in the game of when you come out of the water your footsteps are wet and squeaky and slowly go back to normal steps.

[@Eric-jk3oi]

To make it more realistic they should have you just being able to fart like this really just rip ass. like after I get a 20 piece from White Castle and I just blow it out he need to put those kind of physics in the game. And then you start coughing cuz you're like. What the hell did I just eat? I once had some bacon fries I farted so hard. I thought I was going to shoot my pants off. That's an impact on. What a day.

[@PlasmaStrider]

@@Eric-jk3oisame

[@degenr8]

@@Eric-jk3oilmfaoooooo brother what

[@Eric-jk3oi]

@@degenr8 What I was saying was you know when you get that 20 piece from White Castle and you're just blowing out the toilet. They should put those kind of physics in the game like I should just be able to blowout the toilet if there was a toilet in the game.

[@Corn0nTheCobb]

​@@Eric-jk3oi I feel you brother. So few games let you fart and even fewer (if any?) have pooping mechanics. They put lots of effort into making realistic games, but you will often see toilets with no way to use them. How realistic is that? It just doesn't make sense especially since it wouldn't take much work to implement. What would be even cooler is if they took it to the next level. Imagine (using your 20 white castles scenario) you drop a big one with a weight of, say, ~4 Courics. You try to flush, but uh oh! It won't go down! Now you have to try to find a poop knife, or at least a plunger or a stick, and cut/mash it down to size so that it will flush. Also it would be nice to have the option to leave an upper-decker if you so desire. Then when you flush the toilet, of course, the bowl fills with brown water. There are so many possibilities and we haven't even talked about peeing yet! Pee in toilets, pools, walls, floors, NPCs, etc. If you pee in a toilet but don't flush it for a while, the toilet bowl begins taking on a yellow tinge. If you pee on the floor and don't clean it up, the floor makes a sticky sound when walking through it. I could go on and on.

[@millzymagik]

Light off gives a more natural but still crystal clear look

[@dannytran1587]

Prefer it way more. cozy atmosphere so i can watch it while i sleep

[@natoskull2]

Man this is one of the non horror games that's creeped me out the most... the place is like a dream, but then in many moments it turns into a nightmare. This is the best game about liminal spaces for me, by far. Very eerie vibe, and very well done.

[@AmeliaEarhart537]

Where can you get the game?

[@vanessacontreras9771]

Agreed!!

[@anunnacy]

5:32 **weird scratching sound from an air vent** 9:42 **ghostly watersplash sound behind him** 10:26 Hollow: "If they would've just added a couple of soundeffects, .." Well.. 😄

[@PicturesAnthology]

6:55 “and we got ourselves a rubber duck….can I touch the rubber duck?” is just funny

[@lilsebastian1458]

Yeah so frustrating the way he didn’t react to any of the sounds

[@MusicAt2am]

There was also that creepy whispering in that dark area…that was so unsettling 😰

[@Reneesman]

@@lilsebastian1458 Probably didnt hear because of the headphones hes using

[@emilya9685]

Honestly as soon as the video started without the light I was like “he has cozy lighting behind him! Love it!” Definitely prioritize your health bro. The quality is still there

[@GS-il5dr]

created account 12 years ago with no subscribers is crazy

[@emilya9685]

@@GS-il5dr lmaooo why would I have subscribers when I don’t have videos?

[@champagnexoxo1198]

@@GS-il5drwhy would you even point that out? Fckn weird

[@camielleh7270]

The low light is fine with me. Also, blue light glasses are a godsend, and with you being in front of screens so much, you’ll probably get a lot of relief!

[@etvc.]

definitely they help a lot

[@Fr0sty.Official]

i like it it looks more clear

[@MapleMarrow]

Just seen that ladder being pulled into that square hole in the wall…. Had me like THEY LIED TO US. We not alone !

[@mightymurph3949]

I used to have dreams that my parents house would have secret rooms in it and they would be exactly like how this game is. Thats what gives that extra layer of uneasiness to it for me

[@moth_farmer]

Dude! I had the exact same dreams! No way!

[@mightymurph3949]

@@moth_farmer Lolx trippy 😂

[@jadephoenix222]

bet most of them had dreams like this game

[@MarioLoco03]

One of your buddies from Miami (he is here in CA now, Alan)) told me about your channel. Said you wanted to be a firefighter but made it as a gamer/streamer instead...4.7mil subs, amazing dude. Always glad to hear a success story.

[@CoreyOConnor2012]

Can we all like this so Hollow see’s it !?

[@Grimoriumm]

Everybody's here talking about the lighting (great btw) but nobody mentioned 11:33

[@jessicahudgins632]

The way my whole body froze on that part !!!!

[@mispy33]

That legit freaked me out!!

[@elsa2190]

shat my pants

[@LeeLee1985Official]

That part made me wonder if that was someone else climbing or our reflection. It was super creepy tho 😂

[@raccoondog11]

Did it point at us before disappearing 😭😭😭😭

[@Leopardeye]

It’s the footstep echoes, for me. Nothing is worse than standing still, and still hearing footsteps. 😂

[@SandiByrd]

I don't know how I got here lol. I'm not a gamer - I'm a 47 yr old Mom but I was fully invested in this walk in the "Pools" 🤣 that was neat!

[@Bryan19777]

Its like the backrooms. Your stuck in a endlessly looping area that never ends and once your in it your lost forever. There's no monsters chasing you because the endless void of nothing everywhere is enough to drive some people crazy. I think id loose it if I was alone on a large sinking ship with thousands of rooms and all you hear is creaking sounds and things exploding as the ship sinks.

[@hailtothescream1756]

The low lighting is wayyy better! Sometimes you’re playing a dark horror game and you’re lit up like a Christmas tree and it can be very distracting & difficult to get immersed in the game!

[@hephsforge9236]

“Hypercomfortable games” would be my name for it. What can make it unsettling at times is that as a person you are adjusted to a certain amount of chaos around you. Your environment is so comfortable in these games your mind tells you something must be off.

[@pickles7168]

the mind is so cool this is why i wanna study neuropsychology

[@ashortynamedcim1239]

@@pickles7168 You should go for it! Wishing you all the best ♥️

[@ashortynamedcim1239]

@@pickles7168 You should go for it! Wishing you all the best ♥️

[@kerngezond6953]

That, and the hands at 11:33. This game wasn’t that unsettling to me until that moment. Now at 26:02 and still not seated comfortably again.

[@Kinship1]

Is there something wrong with my brain? Because it doesn't make me unsettled I like it and find peace from it.

[@anekiecampbell]

Even if there was 100 people in there with me. I still would get a heart attack in there. Imagine if it was me alone. This game is soo beautiful, scary and calming. I can't even explain. But it triggers all emotions.

[@_troublesome_]

I like this so much that I put up with his bad decisions when he games 😂. He looked at the map and didn’t know it was a map. He also kept saying that the game said that no one was there, but the game literally never says that. That’s how I know he’s a good person because he can’t game, but I love watching him.

[@gsgdavainetg903]

Were u not watching the intro? the game did say that

[@_troublesome_]

@@gsgdavainetg903it literally never said no one was there. It only specified that there were no monsters chasing you and no jump scares. Not once did it mention that people would be there. Yes, I watched intro, I’ve watched it multiple time now to reassure myself.

[@_troublesome_]

@@gsgdavainetg903attention to detail is rare, so I hope you don’t feel insulted. It’s not common to notice small details. I’m just glad I can.

[@Fried_Chimken]

Yeah, not everyone can game well, but most importantly is people enjoy playing

[@_troublesome_]

@@Fried_Chimken exactly my point. He’s not the best gamer, but i genuinely enjoy watching him game.

[@Markkasrani]

your camera video quality is 100/100 you voice is perfect . don't change anything .

[@Breadman2478]

Don't know if you know this or not, but fun fact or creepy fact, the rubber ducks turn into the direction of which you are If you turn around or like walk into a different direction, the ducks will turn towards you and look at you constantly

[@c33k4y]

this triggered my thalassophobia (fear of deep water) and fear of the unknown in so many ways yet could not stop watching, will definitely try (with company) amazing concept and graphics, love these types of odd games (like transference for instance) really enjoyed the video p.s. its like so many scenes are taken straight out of my uneasy dreams and nightmares

[@l.elizabeth41]

Hey Hollow thanks for posting so consistently. I’m usually a silent viewer but I’m going through a really hard time right now and your videos are a great distraction and make me feel better for a bit. Keep up the good work and have a great weekend!

[@deejayshawday]

I found Hollow when I was going through a patch of bad time, and he helped me get to the other side. I hope the pain lessens soon, I hope every day things get a little bit better for you, man.

[@robv489]

Hang in there, hope everything will get better for you, sometimes all we can do is take it day by day.

[@weballin731]

don’t give up!! you got this and even though i’m a stranger, it’ll all get better 💗 keep up the hope girly!!

[@gyapaganda]

every response mentions hope, bots?

[@robv489]

@@gyapaganda I'm not a bot, I genuinely hope things get better for her.

[@Sarie_13]

Light off is great actually. Adds a certain coziness.

[@PippaC33]

I think this was a literal trip through a person’s mind/ brain… what greater personification of a liminal space than your mind? You dream there, think there, remember there, forget there, learn there, and so much more. From one moment to the next we can change, grow, and evolve. We can make of our mind a palace, a back room, a shack, or even a junk shop. Most of us have an amalgamation of all those things inside of us which makes our brains a truly liminal space.

[@BroAshley]

I love the way the cam is now, it’s chill and fits the “dark” vibe of the channel.

[@Perpetual_Prince]

14:00 the diving board fall had my stomach falling out of my body. Volume turned up too.. that was too real!

[@Perpetual_Prince]

“You can move the rubber ducky? I’m takin it wit me..” 🤣

[@kattsavage7500]

11:36 well it's official you're definitely not ALONE!!

[@animallover7072]

There’s actually a hidden horror element to this game that Hollow unfortunately missed out on. Other KZbin channels have discovered the hidden horror element.

[@visas_marr]

Is it a monster that chases you? I think I saw someone play a game like this but there was a creepy monster

[@animallover7072]

@@visas_marr yeah, Hollow uploaded it like a day after I wrote this comment.

[@undrwrldsk8fred]

Having no light is a win win tbh. You’re still using face cam, but without straining your eyes and also making the games more immersive for you

[@hmazzuchetti]

The half light looks great!

[@tracerital4436]

your face being lit by the screen actually makes the video so much more immersive. feels like you're really there in the environment with dynamic ambient light.

[@KBcollision]

I have too much anxiety for this game. I could never go down that suspended slide for fear that the change would break, the slide would drop in the water, and suddenly I would have to swim my way down the rest of the way. Hello panic, my old friend.

[@fennexfox98]

the lighting is okay, hollow! stay healthy.. dont neglect your health for us ❤ we will still see u 😊

[@doki1341]

don't worry about the lighting, we can see you perfectly! prioritize your comfort first and foremost

[@craigjust2401]

Quality is just fine bro. This channel helps me through some hard days. Thank you!

[@ridicstick55]

Whoever owns this building: their water bill is probably INSANELY expensive.

[@rcheezy7501]

Yeah man your personality is what really makes your content amazing. The games are just a plus. Being able to see your emotions is probably the best part

[@jadendrewpena7224]

Man as I'm watching still, the face camera really does work almost better in my opinion. As someone else said it looks cozy as well. Your videos are always fantastic though 💜

[@Shrek4333]

1:22:30 After zooming in and seeing his daddy dom in the doorway, he realized he was screwed and decided to take a submissive and breed-able pose on the table so that the mannequins could have their way with him and so daddy would would have a good view of the action. It was the perfect ending to the perfect game. 10/10 would breed again.

[@Teratoma_Soup]

I'd simply cry That's what I'd do in that situation. Idk what's after that. I just know I would cry

[@MusicAt2am]

Same

[@Lady_Saveloy]

Another good recommendation thanks! The developers did a great job playing on primeval fears like having the water around the waist at the same time as being trapped in dark places.

[@jadendrewpena7224]

Yes it really does work without the light, thanks hollow for another video!

[@aurimea]

26:08 could be a reflection bug but kinda feels like some entity’s hiding behind that duck and then walking around it

[@prismpawsstudios5154]

I saw that too, made me jump out of my pants for a hot second

[@alexcombes]

oh yes ! damn

[@gphysco]

Seems like an entity if u noticed at the end as he moves slower it moves the same speed

[@gosoomy]

I like this kind of game, i mean, we literally do nothing, but the quiet enviroment send me chills

[@XbrcfXb]

Honestly the light off is nice. It’s subtle warm and still very good quality. Thanks for another great video btw.

[@quinceyfine3946]

I like the look of the video this way. It makes you look like your just chilled out playing the game and having a natural reaction to it. You Kno

[@rich5757]

This is the first video of yours I’ve ever watched but just wanted to say I totally agree that the cam is great without light because it’s actually so refreshing not having a super bright highly lit person on screen

[@FiVe-0hh]

"I remember a few months back, actually a couple years ago" hahaha

[@bend186]

I've been watching all your horror gameplays and this is the first time ever, that I catch a fresh upload. Please don't ever stop making these videos 😊 you've been my favorite gamer channel

[@thikychikystiky]

The low light looks great and gives it a whole new mood. Keep the light off. We can see you just fine!!!!!!

[@djoldboy4407]

Honestly, the quality of the channel and content is what rules! And j thought you did the cam on surprise for the game. I thought there was a candle in the background. But I did that ambience. It looks cool! I understand some games you want the full immersion with no cam but it is nice to see that commentary with some games.

[@CountryBuff08]

I love that this game has a squishy noise and wet footprints for when you are walking after getting out of the water.

[@joebiddick3149]

I love the light of with the face cam! It's perfect. Don't change to no face came your videos will not be the same I like to watch your videos before I go sleep. Keep up what you're doing man, Big love Hollow. ❤️

[@martythepartysadventures]

Yo Hollow I definitely understand where you coming from it's mainly coming from the lightning that you be around every day consistently the light actually throws off a slight amount of radiation after long-term use it triggers an invisible migraine the light actually looks good bro we need you out here best game streamer I know

[@martythepartysadventures]

Especially with the lights being dim oh snap he changing up the lights being dim actually looks good bro salute continue gaming we need the expressions

[@superdeadlyhuis]

First time watching you, I first noticed the lighting and find the vibe very cozy. You’ve earned a subscriber for your honesty and video quality. ❤

[@ratchet-saturn-girl]

i like the light off! feels like we’re just with you on a cozy morning while you game

[@candy2325]

I love love the low lighting! It’s very calm and more fitting

[@moth_MCMXCIII]

Those black tiles straight up feel like the Ministry of Magic 🫥 some eerie sh!t lol

[@screamogamer7276]

The lighting looks great actually, gives off more warm vibes then a bright light all the time. Keep up the great videos man❤

[@chrisk5056]

The lighting seemed really chill but excellent quality no issues man keep at it! Thanks for all you do

[@atearystorm]

the lighting and quality is perfect!

[@FiVe-0hh]

You can tell He's traumatized from all the horror games. He makes faces and checks behind him every time he leaves a sketchy area!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@KimberleyAnnTan]

Light off gives such a nice cozy warm vibe!!! Like we’re all chilling together playing video games. Perfectly fine!

[@dustintidwell2526]

I would say the low light is even better. It gives the room more of an atmosphere. Plus we get the interaction of the game you’re playing showing light difference when the game gets brighter and shines on your face. It makes the whole video more immersive. Keep up the good work sir.

[@salmitabuitrago]

imagine playing this game in virtual reality.. it would be amazing

[@aggi9995]

on the note of indoor pools. We do here in Iceland have public indoor pools, kinda big on the public pool idea and so I grew up going to indoor pools, saunas, hot tubs, steam baths, infrared saunas, slides, sea water pools and other kinds of watery fun for nearly free. It shocks me that you haven't been to an indoor pool

[@KataraBloom]

I've never seen your channel before but I subbed so fast, your voice is so soothing!! I'm only like 2 minutes into the video but I could fall asleep to this

[@torialex2212]

First time on your channel and watched the entire video! Great content man👍🏼 Had a very eerie feeling the whole time. Graphics were freaking insane.

[@spencerduffy8157]

I love how since playing The Simpsons hit and run the ‘woo hoo’ has become part of your every game vocab.

[@vivichase]

I actually think the low light looks WAY better. Especially with the lamp in the background. Warm, dim light makes the whole space look super relaxing and cozy. I say keep the light off.

[@animallover7072]

These are the best, most realistic graphics that I’ve seen on a video game so far. 💯

[@butterbelieveit3520]

Love the new lighting!! So cozy, I hate videos that are super bright. It hurts my eyes and is too much contrast to dark mode setting! I hope you feel better and thank you for uploading/hardwork!

[@ryanhiggins8869]

The lighting is only bad if you are watching outside… but the lighting is always bad when watching outside. You’re good bro

[@jcooper1493]

So all of those “Chairs” you seen throughout are actually Intractable like the chairs in front of the Lamb. I am positive they are for an ambiance effect to help heighten the feel of the ambiance!

[@towelie4625]

I'd go for as long as I can. Maybe try chippin through a window or wall. Starve. Pass out. Die. Maybe fall asleep on a floatie and drown. 😅

[@sleepyhead6368]

I like the natural warm light. And it's kinda cool watching the game lighting change while you play.

[@nathancampbell8064]

They should do this with procedural map generation; it would be like an infinite space. And you could have mazes and puzzles interspersed throughout. A good couple of stories from other people who got lost where you find journals etc. And maybe a way of escaping at the end.

[@cassidyvanhoutan9387]

the face cam with dim light is a vibe, i love it.

[@bjj1028]

Hey hollow been a big fan of yours since the beginning of the last year. Glad to see your doing good on your channel. Your health comes first I always thought how can he film with a light in his face glad your comfortable now & taking care of your health 👍🏼

[@jalissasoto1114]

Quality is just as good with or without the light! We’re here to support this channel no matter what you need to do to feel better!

[@kylecrider3745]

Bro can ya imagine if this was an actual place you can go into/get lost at!?! 😂😅

[@timwentz4913]

Lighting is fine! Honestly might even work better in the sense that it doesn't immediately draw focus away from the game, but you can't rid of the face cam entirely. The ambient light is good! This should be a huge relief though, no need to give yourself more headaches!

[@makaylamoody4066]

First time to your channel and I love this so much. I could’ve watched this for 10 more hours. Would love to see you play again and go down the loop holes

[@byOliverFrancis_]

I love the new mood lighting you have going on with face cam. The quality is still fantastic!

[@xxthrashiexx]

blue light computer glasses are your friend. i’ve been working in front of computers for 10 years and just got myself some this year, the relief i get from them is incredible. the low light looks great in the face cam! really settles into the horror aesthetic!

[@ereckdotexe]

I hate to be that guy but blue light lenses have no evidence of relieving eyes based on multiple researches, so what youre feeling is probably placebo if im being real

[@XxWolfxWaRioRxX]

Do they really work I've been skeptical about em for some time but since I have to play in the dark 24/7 now I might actually cave in and get some

[@Oheysahd]

Having the light off is also just cozier and easier on the eyes for us too so if you want please keep the light off!

[@oliviergiroux9157]

Watching this video on a sunday morning (yesterday) was a very relaxing experience. Great looking game. It shows how games don't need to be overly complicated to catch people's attention.

[@-oliveeyeahh]

im new to this channel and ive never seen ur videos before but i love this ! and the lighting for ur facecam is cool its like cozy :)

[@AnnHelle]

"Preys on fear of getting lost" lol i have adhd and this is my everyday life

[@kyanbr0x]

i think the soft mood lighting looks great

[@pb.pb.pb.pb.]

Yoooo this is gonna be my new drug! Lol, this is like a DREAM COME TRUE. I need chill ambient music in the background though, but that's just me. Thanks for showing this content and thanks to the creator. And yeah, your face cam looks great, no problem at all with it.

[@imawesome734]

I have dreams about this, except theres usually water slides and the spaces are more open than this. But i love these spaces. Its peaceful. I could spend a lot of time here