All Monsters in Dark Deception Chapter 1-3 Explained

[@coltonturbville3851]

Monster Representation Monkeys: Inhumanity Agatha: Anger Watchers: Greed Duckies: Lies Clowns: Chaos

[@MistaCoconutTheClassic]

Reaper Nursese: Lust JoyJoy gang: Treachery Mother bear and Trigger teddies: Gluttony Mannequins: Limbo Prison castle dudes: Envy I guess

[@coltonturbville3851]

@@MistaCoconutTheClassic Mannequins?

[@MistaCoconutTheClassic]

@@coltonturbville3851 Yes, Mannequins. They are the Monsters of the 9th portal.

[@coltonturbville3851]

@@MistaCoconutTheClassic I never knew about the mannequins

[@quantum.codex42]

I. Hate. Mannequins

[@arriek.1375]

that “Bierce! STAY OUT OF MY ROOM! YOU’RE BOTH CHEATING!” gives me major chills. i can only imagine how angry that child was when she was sacrificed.

[@t.b.fangirl1845]

Yea. I think she’s the most scariest along with the Joy Joy Gang. The others never scared me that much.

[@mcducks4259]

lol when i first played the game i thought she said the b word instead of bierce lol

[@masterblock8620]

And Bierce be like: bro chill I only sacrificed you too a demon you’re being dramatic 🙄

[@Commander650]

Rip n tear until it is done

[@runningchicken3956]

Gtfo of my room im playing Minecraft !

[@yassinefarah2423]

Very disturbing how Agatha's existence implies that Bierce's ritual did condemn the daughter's soul into hell.

[@animated_finn]

That makes it even more messed up

[@DeathnoteBB]

But isnt there a drawing of a child and mother dying because their car fell into water? I thought that was Agatha

[@sunday.mourning]

@@DeathnoteBB it's not, not to spoil later chapters for you

[@AngelicJazz]

Agatha reminds me like an enderman with her teleportation color

[@vanillas_lover5835]

shitz messed up.

[@toffie3164]

I think the bosses in each level might have committed a sin in the same category as the other monsters but on a greater level. For example; The chef monkey could have been a cannibal. Which is why he is a chef The giant gold watchers were corrupted kings or political leaders, which explains why they're much taller and loom over everyone else. The doom ducky might have been a pathological liar and very manipulative, shown by his many hands. The goliath clowns could have targeted vulnerable people with their trolling. Like how those people behind momo targeted young kids.

[@WhAt-vr4fq]

GEEEZ THIS THEORY IS AMAZING

[@boltindie9011]

This makes sense, though I could also see the Goliath Clowns being bullies and/or harmful pranksters

[@Katrina.Ukraine]

Explains why when you look at the gold watchers, becuse they like being looked at (greed) for being in the spotlight and having attention

[@elissamurphree8980]

So many words

[@Onetruenugget]

That about the matron, joy kill and mama bear

[@trashcan2165]

The 10th one could possibly be negligence as stated "the darkest place in hell is reserved for those who maintain their neutrality during times of moral crisis" by Dante. As there was another chapter just not published.

[@shayziekaizie]

I didn’t know there was a tenth circle of hell

[@ExtraBloxxer]

@@shayziekaizie There was, but it wasn't seen until Dante passed away.

[@shayziekaizie]

@@ExtraBloxxer I see

[@kathiecraig2803]

wait.. "Who maintain their neutrality during times of moral crisis" *Sounds like Switzerland, am I right fellow memers*

[@justindalton8701]

The comment section also mentioned that tje tenth would be your own demon

[@pan_and_spleen]

the clowns really take "you're not a clown, you're the entire circus" to another level

[@odysseus5322]

I’m gonna need more clown bread

[@kristinhorner4628]

Especially in the second area

[@john_tgb4457]

I'm pretty sure this E character is the person who came before Doug (the character you play as). Bierce mentions in the tutorial that the tablet was "Left by the last guest to disappoint me. A smart girl, not a very fast runner". Then, in E's first note, they say that they left the tablet to fake their death.

[@yellowmello1223]

Yeah, that's exactly what I thought.

[@m.a.y.h2298]

Makes sense

[@IAmOnFireLol]

There is also a writing on one of the walls in Monkey Business that says "Evans was here". Perhaps E is Evans?

[@smithsoniansmith2433]

Cool.

[@FantasticRiver1]

@@IAmOnFireLol YO I just realized that I’m so dumb

[@grandomrye3873]

I just realized that Glowstick may have just stealthily put in a meme in their game. E’s notes say that the Murder Monkeys are the souls of murderers who abandoned their humanity and chose to become monsters, thus Malak turning them in the killer primates they are today. They literally rejected humanity and returned to monke.

[@panannajam4365]

I just realized-

[@susguy4134]

Also the clown gremlins being trolls.

[@icy9484]

it all makes sense now...

[@crypt5129]

And their name is E

[@Menth0lo]

@@susguy4134 We do a little trolling :troll:

[@rambasil]

Can we appreciate that instead of screaming or doing something scary, Agatha just slaps you

[@krewfamily1884]

Lol maybe get a slapped scar- cuz u know her nails-

[@pleasestandby666]

@@krewfamily1884 Granny will give ya a whooping if you don’t Joe vejetabuls

[@pleasestandby666]

Yessir. Yes we can. 😎

[@ShireenTilley]

@@krewfamily1884 id probably just scratch u

[@betarachel]

1 of her jumpscares is just her screaming in your face.

[@lepurpleboi3266]

Interesting little thing I noticed: there’s an audio warning for when a gold watcher gets close. You’ll hear a little “psst” just before a scare

[@moonieistired7263]

I mean, at least they’re courteous-?

[@jc_bones]

doors

[@SeventhGod77]

FUN FACT: Dante’s inferno actually DID have ten circles. The tenth was unpublished and was only found after his death. So it is completely reasonable to assume this game is based on Dante’s inferno.

[@raresdraghici5033]

Damn. I wonder what the Tenth Circle is tho.

[@bigdingus9333]

The devil himself?

[@iamsimple9716]

@@bigdingus9333 The Devil resides with the traitors in the 9th circle, along with Judas Iscariot and Brutus.

[@spacebunny9116]

What was the 10th one?

[@exammole4545]

I’ve been searching through Google and the one answer I found was negligence

[@Fluffkitscripts]

Bierce says “what is your connection to this place?”. This would seem to indicate not everything here is of doug’s making. Bierce also reminisces about the circus, which would seem to connect _her_ to stage five. She is something of a provocateur, after all. The clowns are those who made a habit of teasing or provoking others in life, and Bierce has no end of verbal jabs for the player. Trolling is her sin, not doug’s. Her dialogue also implies she’s unaware that her sins are also shaping the levels. Furthermore, I think stages two and three are also Bierce’s hell. Two tells us about the crimes she committed against Agatha (who inhabits the stage) and three is centered on greed- the thing that drove her to commit them and deal with devils.

[@Agent-Ig]

Tbh, the relams haven’t had enough time to start connecting to Doug really. They’re basing off Bierce since she’s been there the longest… but at the start of Crazy Carnevil it’s linking more to Doug. The transition stage

[@Fluffkitscripts]

@@Agent-Ig well, stages one and four seem to be pretty connected to Doug over Bierce. Wrath and deception/manipulation, two things he inflicted on his family.

[@Agent-Ig]

@@Fluffkitscripts Monkey Buisness is basically impossible to be connected to Doug. He has just arrived and entered the one of the nightmare realms for the first time. Malak isn’t even aware of his presence until his leaving. It’s connected to Bierce almost to the extremes, the souls of the murderers have been turned into monkeys, dressed up like bellhops and set to patrol a fancy hotel. In the voice memos it is almost explicitly said that Bierce had very little care for people of a lower authority then her. While on her popularity power trip, I have no doubt that she stayed in extravagant hotels and referred to the workers as ‘apes’. I wouldn’t be surprised if she had also killed a maid while at one hotel and blamed it on the bellhop and the chef, which is why the monkeys take those two roles. Stage 4, aka Stranger Sewers dose have a stronger connection to Doug yes. As Malak states, none of Bierce’s mortals have gotten this far, so the levels are getting less and less focused on Bierce’s sins. It’s why Stranger Sewers + Crazy Carnevil have actual documents related to Doug rather then a whiteboard and some scrawlings on the walls. The further along Doug gets and the more time he spends inside the nightmares, the more material they have to use against him to break him down and force him into either a panic attack or a surrender. I sincerely doubt that Bierce will find any connections between herself and the nightmares of Toment Therapy, Mascot Mayhem and Bearly Buried.

[@Fluffkitscripts]

@@Agent-Ig there’s no reason to assume the realm takes time to adapt. You’re making up rules. Especially with the “no mortals have gotten this far” line. Why would bierce’s minions mold the realms to her? Why wouldn’t Doug do the same? What you’re saying makes no sense. I assume stage one is connected to Doug because he’s implied to have been wrathful and resentful towards his family, possibly even so far as to kill them.

[@wambufan608]

When 2 of the smartest kids in class get different answers

[@iphiko9638]

Awesome video, Mike! Just a quick thing though: the Goldwatchers aren't dressed in Renaissance costumes, but rather in 18th century ones (Georgian era, if you will). These are two very different time periods, and had very different dressing styles.

[@benedictdwyer2608]

Yeah

[@FlowerMama23]

I was thinking that too, but hey mistakes happen. Still a good video! 👍

[@myrnavizcarra7873]

Thank you for giving an extra tip

[@BANDITS_9]

@FZRwolfgaming tailcoats

[@Agent-ux2vo]

@@BANDITS_9 ty

[@Rainy_R]

Agatha saying "welcome" was kinda wholesome ngl- it would be a lot wholesome without context

[@Privatebean9183]

Ya I would be very welcomed

[@nosyDetective]

"Eternally doomed to be a part of the circus" is such a mad burn

[@scrapykatofficial]

they ain't just a clown, they're the whole damn circus

[@rotro98burner46]

I noticed something while watching u play the game. Don’t know if everyone already figured it out, but in each nightmare you get a power similar to the enemies of the previous one. The Chef Monkey speed, Agatha teleportation, The Gold Watchers awareness, and the Dreadful Duckies stun. So maybe the Clown Gremlins would give you decoy illusions or summon something to distract enemies, considering that a lot shows up when their cars gets close.

[@Bapringles]

Dang that's a nice detail. Considering the next level is the Nurses, I'd say that a multiplication decoy ability is probable

[@williammin8340]

I would like to think that the clown gremlins uses telekinesis to draw other gremlins closer for aid when one finds you, since that is a mechanic that these monsters use. Telekinesis just so happens to be the next power based on the files from the game.

[@grenouillesupreme]

The clown gremlins ability is telekinesy

[@24BinIsNot01]

Yes and the nurses can vanish so in mascot mayhem you get the vanish ability

[@grenouillesupreme]

@@24BinIsNot01 yep but which abilty are we gonna get for mam bear ?

[@thetelleroftales4808]

Now that we know the origins of the monsters, the abilities we get make much more sense. Specifically: Primal Fear. Primal Fear stuns other monsters, but outright destroys the Clown Gremlins sometimes. While mostly there for a gameplay reason, I think it has a story reason too: trolls and bullies like the souls of the clowns always run at the first sign of real trouble, so when confronted with that trouble in the form of Primal Fear, it sometimes destroys the more cowardly ones.

[@alvisyahrin2276]

Soo, the clown gremlins are souls of twitter user

[@Bapringles]

@@alvisyahrin2276 damn you cracked the code

[@alvisyahrin2276]

@@Bapringles thanks

[@cookieelement3467]

You can run on with this idea for the dread duckies as well. The dread duckies are lies and cheats, so an enhanced mind can see through their lies. Run from the child (not sure about that). Gold watchers fell into the pits of greed, the literal traps you teleport around. Murder monkeys are just murderers, nothing special, so they get nothing special to deal with them.

[@alvisyahrin2276]

@@cookieelement3467 the boost for agatha is literally based on a father trying to get milk

[@theswedishgoat]

Murder Monkeys: We literally killed people Agatha: I was sacrificed to a demon Evil Clowns: We do a bit of trolling.

[@spoopycateatingpopcorn]

Reject humanity become murdur monke

[@MasttaGamma]

Yes

[@LSween7573]

Gold watchers. We like money

[@stuh-9488]

We do a little trolling.

[@bidoof8279]

@@spoopycateatingpopcorn yes not murdur monke but "murdoor monke"

[@marieisthebestsquidsister]

Monkeys: Chew your face off Gold Watchers: Slash you with their axes Agatha: *I like your cut g*

[@pinkstraw427]

The dread duckies looks adorable when they're just floating in the water idk why

[@silentspirit8923]

The Enhanced version looks so amazing and the new lore opens so many opportunities and theories!

[@monroerobbins7551]

Agreed

[@juliangandara9552]

Well when i saw Bierce moving so fluently, it looked weird to me, i guess is because i was used to the animation she used to have

[@MysticTheUnicorn]

the child is ironically the most innocent of them all due to the unwanted trauma and death she was put through (if the theory of her being the canon sacrifice is true) which caused her to become what we know her as now. and since she died as a child, she would’ve been going to school which is why the entire map is a twisted school that could likely be based off of the in-universe school she went to when she was alive

[@gabbuchino7165]

I think agatha went to heaven as sphb said her anger and sadness created a demon (which embodies agatha) that demon carries all the wrath she received , just a theory thou

[@Privatebean8193]

If I didn’t know that she would kill me I would be friends with her

[@ACPtheAudioPhile]

Here's my guess for the rest of the enemies: The Nurses - Lust; Because usually in television media nurses are seen as sex symbols and are usually used for sexual jokes, just consider the nurse from Animaniacs (just darker). This would be very clever on Glowstick's part to play with the trope. Mama Bear and Cubs - Gluttony; Because Mama is talking about feeding her cubs. And Bears eat a lot. Then again this confuses me because Hangry the Pig from the Joy Joy Gang talks about eating a lot as well. Joy Joy Gang - Treachery, Because of the influence of FNAF: turning innocent, kid-friendly characters in killers. EDIT: Then again, it may be just Bierce's treachery, but it's unclear where the game is going with this.

[@gargoylegray7725]

You may be onto something! Good thinking.

[@jeremygallardo3136]

I can see that as plausible. I was also considering Blood Lust for the nurses because of the needles they carry (reminding me of a lizard girl from Gregory Horror Show). If this hold true, then the mannequins (Portal #9) represent Limbo. The tenth portal (presumably final boss) could represent Pride (often mentioned as "The Father of All Sins"), in which could represent either Bierce or Malak.

[@markerofthemidnight7469]

But the JJG were made before FNAF.

[@jeremygallardo3136]

@@markerofthemidnight7469 You got that bakwards. FNAF has been around for a loooong time since.... mid 2010s? The JJG was simlpy inspired by them.

[@markerofthemidnight7469]

@@jeremygallardo3136 No, I don’t. Yes, FNAF was created in 2014, but the original idea for the JJG was around before that.

[@mohdfaheem5714]

Fun fact : In Islam Malik is known as the gate guardian of Hell so this could mean that we are in Hell . So the monsters could have been torturers of Hell. And if you defeat Malik you could release every damned soul and monster to the mortal realm.

[@GoldWatcher-j7l]

that explains agathas outrage at bierce and saying to not let her playmates out, could be possibly releasing them all

[@iceypumpkinhead]

6:45 greatest jumpscare I've ever seen "HAH" *firm smack across the face*

[@Saintpentiousofficial]

I mean she's a kid what's she gonna do

[@maw5646]

“Initial E” is my favorite Anime, I love the main character, who is voiced by Mark Fischbach.

[@rainsyahdante6702]

Wait "initial E"!!? I like that anime too😏😏

[@nocturnenix]

E

[@SweetOrangeGirl]

Isn’t it… Oh, I see what you did there.

[@ilikepie4685]

*E*

[@darkskull971]

Wait Mark Fishbach? As in MARKIPLIER!?!

[@Omega-jg4oq]

I can't wait to see the cutscenes where Doug Houser actually gets animated and get voice actor and his interaction with Beirce and Malak and his family

[@yourefatmom6159]

Im confused..

[@stormichow5325]

@@yourefatmom6159 What's confusing?

[@maskbunnyelectro8416]

@@stormichow5325 he probably doesn't how he will be used in voice lines and animated

[@sandeeznuts19]

He already has a voice actor (in Monsters and Mortals)

[@Omega-jg4oq]

@@sandeeznuts19 an actual lines and speaks?

[@KimberPrime]

I love how the gold watchers have a bunch of different poses each time you look at them

[@pleasestandby666]

If one ever does a material gworl pose imma smooch it

[@scrapykatofficial]

Strike a pose!

[@Privatebean9183]

@@pleasestandby666wait what

[@Hangrythepig]

​@@pleasestandby666tf you mean

[@Kaydenwashere]

If Agatha was a gamer:” BIERCE GET TF OUT OF MY ROOM I’M PLAYING MINECRAFT.”

[@CliveHandforthTheCalendarMan]

Monkeys: Violence Agatha: Anger Gold Watchers: Greed Duckies: Fraud Clowns: Heresy Reaper Nurses: Lust JoyJoy Gang: Gluttony Mama Bear: Treachery

[@KTWhatsup]

No, I think this is very solid

[@cosmo7932]

Maybe one of the circles is a special kind of ring of hell, maybe one that’s personal for each specific person? If this is the case the clown one might be this ring since our character apparently has a fear of clowns

[@kyaschafer7357]

Off topic but TONY???

[@susguy4134]

No. It would be like that without Doug. It's a place for trolls.

[@cosmo7932]

@@susguy4134 yeah sorry, I made this comment near the beginning of the video and then forgot to edit after

[@mc-inversal7069]

@@cosmo7932 .... thanks for triggering dhmis ptsd lol

[@cosmo7932]

@@mc-inversal7069 all in a days work

[@marcecil7200]

I like how mike has such a calming voice while explaining an scary topic... It's glorious....

[@nervous_wreck8726]

Here’s my confusion and my personal idea about this. The nurses could be lust due to their design being based on the whole “Sexy Nurses” trope. And maybe the tenth portal will just be a final face off against Malak. The other 9 being the circles and the last one being a sort of Malak-made arena for him to finally face you himself. I also think the mannequins or whatever they are will be limbo. However, I have no idea where the Joy Joy Gang fit in the 9 circles. Hangry perfectly fits gluttony. However, there’s 3 different types of them (Hangry, Lucky and Penny), not just Hangry. Anyone have any ideas about the Joy Joy Gang’s specific circle?

[@blandpotato545]

Joy joy could be treachery, turning kid friendly characters into nightmares

[@insideofchrissysmind]

If we use Lust for the Nurse, and Gluttony for Mama Bear, then maybe the Joy Joy Gang could represent Treachery? I’m not sure how it’s gonna work, but I can see the Gang acting nice and friendly for Doug, and then do a 180 and show their true side and want to kill him.

[@ojazzyone6812]

@@insideofchrissysmind I think you’re right. The first song in the Mascot Mayhem OST is them singing about making kids feel safe and happy. They say things like “this is everybody’s happy place” and “we put a smile on everybody’s faces”. But we already know that they want to kill, and that they are obviously lying.

[@nightfurywarriorcat8159]

I think lucky is a representative of the sin of pride, but who knows?

[@dragonslayersworkshop8598]

Now that Chapter 4’s out, we’re able to place those monsters with what they represent, if we match each existing portal and monsters with one of the 9 circles, I think I can pinpoint what the Chapter 5 mannequins represent: Monkeys: Violence Agatha: Anger Gold watchers: Greed Dread duckies: Fraud Clowns: Heresy Reaper nurses: Lust Joy Joy gang: Treachery Mama bear/teddies: Gluttony I’m pretty sure the Mannequins will represent Limbo

[@0.0dots]

I find it interesting how our player's trials seem to be all involved around kids toys or things that usually go with children like toys or memories or experiences that specifically adhere to our childhood selves. Maybe the guilt caused from Tammy had some part in helping create these hurdles for him to jump over- as if the death of his daughter and him being bad father in itself was enough to build up and become something more sinister due to all the hatred and sorrow felt

[@marlawinters3823]

9:42 that "BIERCE STAY OUT MY ROOM!"tho🤣🤣

[@mhairiharris4872]

I love the pun with the dread Duckies: “Foul Creatures”

[@blandpotato545]

I think E is the girl who made the soul collection tablet as they said “I gave the tablet to beirce” and maybe we get to team up with them later if their would isn’t already gone.

[@supplywaggon9313]

That makes sense cause it says she left the tablet to fake her death and Bierce says the last person left her table AND she said E was a clever girl

[@irirjdjjdjddj8788]

i have a very strong gut that if we get to be able to team up with them, they’ll sacrifice their lives later on in the end so we could escape

[@susguy4134]

When the clown gremlin gets banned from Malak's discord server for trolling.

[@thatsillygal]

XD

[@Privatebean9183]

What should they be doing on the discord server thob

[@famizander]

8:18 what a smooth transition

[@AndresHernandez-yk5im]

That evil child explanation makes SO MUCH sense in the FNAF world

[@superbendy7303]

My theory: the mysterious E character could be Detective Evans!

[@donutlord5621]

That makes sense nice theoery bro👍

[@Bapringles]

Except E is female, since Bierce says "she" left the tablet behind when she was killed for not being a fast runner

[@superbendy7303]

Thanks! 😊

[@btstudios8140]

@@Bapringles maybe Evans wanted to identify as a woman

[@thebananaboy9104]

I like this, but isn't E a girl?

[@despairfilledidiot6179]

“But where did these terrors originate from?” *dread duckies dancing*

[@icy9484]

I'm assuming the first 9 levels are going to be the 9 levels of hell, and the last portal is where you face off against malak himself. Here are my theories as to what the monsters represent. Murder Monkeys - Violence Agatha - Anger Gold Watchers - Greed Dread Duckies - Fraud Clown Gremlins - Heresy Reaper Nurses - Lust Joy Joy Gang - Treachery Mama Bear/Trigger Teddies - Gluttony Mannequins - Limbo

[@MistaCoconutTheClassic]

The Teddies and Their mother - Gluttony

[@icy9484]

@@MistaCoconutTheClassic ooh that makes sense i'll add that thanks

[@albedo358]

think u should switch the monkeys abd the joy joy gang

[@albedo358]

@Guardian ur right but i still feel like the joy joy gang fit violence well

[@KTWhatsup]

@@albedo358 they actually represent gluttony

[@Mathee]

I agree that the portals all lead to particular circles belonging to Malak, but I would expand on this by saying that there are more circles, ruled by other demons. Bierce has access to these circles because she sold her soul to Malak, meaning that these are the places she was supposed to end up, if she hadn't tricked him. I also believe that Doug, or really any human Bierce calls to help her, are people who have commited these sins, and that's the only way they're able to enter the circles. Especially since Bierce asks Doug what his connection is to one of the circles. This would also explain why Bierce seems to have only pulled in two people to help her so far, E and Doug. While you could make the argument that we simply don't know about any others, the fact that E had the tablet (implying she received it from Bierce, because why would she pick it up if she refused to play along with Bierce), then threw away it away to fake her death, and we then find where she presumably left it, seems to indicate to me that E and Doug are the only people Bierce has recruited so far; which would mean that Bierce can't just choose any rependent sinner as her helper, but that she needs someone in particular; like someone who has commited the 10 sins needed to enter the 10 portals. I also believe that with each realm, the boss monster serves as a sort of second-in-command to Malak of that particular circle, whose job it is to torment and rule over the sinners in that circle, who all used to be humans but made a deal with Malak to become demons working for him. We already see this with Agatha, but I believe this extends to the other circles as a lot of their environments don't really match the sin. Why is the circle of violence or murder a hotel for instance? The monkeys make sense as it represents the sinners having rejected their humanity, but why the hotel? We know this isn't just that the realm's look changes to suit the sinner who enters it, as E's notes describe the same things we see as Doug. So therefore I believe that the look of each circle is determined by who the boss monster, or ruler, was as a human. If the Chef Monkey worked at a hotel in life, and used his position to kill people (maybe even cooking and serving them to the other hotel guests, as that's a reliable way of hiding a dead body, and would fit the loss of humanity theme), then it would make sense why the realm looks like a hotel. For Agatha, I agree that she's wrath; probably to be specific, people who are so consumed with wrath that they hurt others. I don't think Agatha was the sacrificed child though, as Agatha's arms and legs looking so charcoaled seems to indicate that she died by burning, but Bierce's diary heavily suggest that she used a knife to sacrifice the child. I think Agatha was heavily abused in life, and it lead her to snap and burn her school to the ground, along with everyone inside, including herself. That would explain why her realm is a school. Her dislike of Bierce could simply be that she's an enemy of Malak, since I don't think if Agatha is the demonic avatar of wrath, and Bierce was the one who killed her, she would simply draw a picture of herself laughing at Bierce being covered in poop and trash; I feel like if Bierce killed Agatha, Agatha would have drawn some very different pictures. The third circle is simple, as it's basically explained; it's greed. This is also one of the few realms with a theme that fits the sin, although we could expand on it, and say that the circle's look is a more opulent version of the ruler's home in life if he was rich, or maybe the ruler was more working class desiring to be rich, and the look of the realm is that of a model set he owned and doted over; hence why the boss isn't actually inside the manor grounds, but towering over it. The fourth circle also basically explains it, although like with Monkey Business, there doesn't really seem to be any through-line for why liars and people who commit fraud are sent to a sewer realm and turned into rubber ducks. I feel like this once again supports my theory of the circle's look being dictated by the ruler, as otherwise it seems a little random. Maybe in life the ruler of this realm pretended to be a plumber (or several other professions and plumber was just their most prevalent or the last one they used) in order to gain access to different locations, like people's apartments, or the sewer system; access they then used for nefarious purposes. The fifth circle is different, as it technically has three bosses in the form of the three Goliath Clowns. I believe that these three worked together in the circus as clowns, hated their job, and took it out on others. Whether it be by scaring children while on the job, or by commiting actual trolling through the internet. While we only have had a small glimpse of the three next levels, we might be able to determine what they represent through what we have seen. Torment Therapy could represent lust; the nurses there take some inspiration from the Silent Hill 2 nurses, and they were a representation of the protagonist lusting after the nurses at his wife's hospital. It could also represent treachery since, again with the Silent Hill 2 inspiration, the protagonist there betrayed his wife. Mascot Mayhem could perhaps represent gluttony. It is worth noting that while gluttony is often characterized as just over-eating, it is actually the sin of having more resources than you need while others are suffering. If that sounds similar to greed, it is because greed is the action that you take to get and keep your resources, while gluttony is simply having way more than you need. With the level apparently being full of several of copies of the Joy Joy Gang, which could be seen as having more than you need, as well as the level being an amusement park, which could be seen as a waste of resources as it doesn't serve a particular purpose other than taking up space that could be used for other things, while also generally draining resources like power, and providing overpriced food and souvenirs. (Let it be known that I have nothing against amusement parks, this is just from an analytic standpoint) Finally Bearly Buried could also either be lust or treachery. Lust fits because of Mama Bear being, well, a mother, and a single mom at that; perhaps a woman facing the consequences of having to raise the kids on her own because the baby daddy only wanted to bang and then leave? And now the sinners of lust take the form of her teddy bear babies, hideous little monsters representing the very children the sinners may have abandoned? If treachery, it fits since the circle of treachery in Dante's Inferno is aimed at those who betrayed those they were close to, like family members. So now the sinners are forced into this familial relationship with the ruler of this realm

[@geekygamergirl7259]

I'd like to add to the maid's daughter theory. You never pointed out Agatha called Malik "dad". Wouldn't it make sense that any child sacrifices are taken in by the demon as someone to train with the point being the pain turns them into a demon? So if that is true its even more likely as Malik indeed taking in the soul in a father-like role of teaching her to be a demon that deals suffering because she was innocent when killed and thus doesn't deserve torture but has the pain to torture others now? I hope that makes sense, I can be poor at explaining my thoughts sometimes.

[@williammin8340]

So, what do you all think the chapter 4 portals represent? Here's my guesses: Torment Therapy - Lust Mascot Mayhem - Gluttony or Pride Bearly Buried - Adultery (Not really a circle for what I can see, but it's all I got)

[@JaxonElzinga]

Why adultery? Makes more sense for Bearly Buried to be Gluttony. Since bears literally eat an entire Winter's worth of food and then sleep through it.

[@williammin8340]

@@JaxonElzinga Could the idea that a mother and children with no father ring a bell?

[@forestlol6865]

I feel like Mascot Mayhem represents 3, since there’s 3 different characters, possibly Pride, Gluttony and Envy

[@JaxonElzinga]

@@forestlol6865 Where would that leave the other portals, though? Seems farfetched

[@forestlol6865]

@@JaxonElzinga some people have said that Mascot Mayhem might be Treachery, as they trick Doug isn’t thinking they’re friendly then attack

[@stranger3715]

I've been waiting for this! I'm glad that you value your fans! Remember to take breaks to avoid burnouts❤

[@NyanTheFurry]

“Based on humans who rejected their humanity” I REJECT MY HUMANITY, JOJO!!

[@MetheusBatanir]

We live in Society, Jojo I reject that world, i have my own!

[@pifonto-fr]

Reject humanity Return to monke

[@NyanTheFurry]

@@MetheusBatanir y e s

[@OlimpeaEditz]

That's why Dio hired a monke 👀

[@NyanTheFurry]

@@OlimpeaEditz Monke with ship stand

[@malachimccarty6270]

After much thinking, I have to say that this is my *ABSOLUTE FAVORITE* horror game ever made. The next favorites being DDLC, BATDR, Cooking Companions, and Spooky's Jumpscare Masion.

[@thedarkdevil1661]

Vince livings kinda already implied that "-E" is called "... Evans" since it says "Evans was here", in monkey business, behind some boards near one of the extras, in his recent enhanced stream :) Vince even said "no-one had found this yet" XD I'm also aware that -E is probably the "very clever girl. Just not a very fast runner", that bierce mentions in chapter 1 as the person that came before Doug. Meaning that the "-E is detective Evans" theory i've seen is probably invalid since its implied that Detective Evans is male.

[@QuementRBLX]

Yes

[@lostaccount8222]

That’s an Easter egg to turn the game back to 2014 (I think that was the year), it has no relation to the story. Also, E is female.

[@darkcat282]

I still think that Bierce's room is more a room of Judgment instead of purgatory.

[@MaksimTheDemon]

Vince: Makes Agatha as a boss Alphabet Letters: am I joke to you

[@technoir2045]

I can't see how to implement them in the game without breaking it

[@lamihadamshareef5270]

*YES*

[@animated_finn]

But the alphabet letters are the chads

[@alphawolf2638]

Monkeys: Violence Agatha: Anger Gold watchers: Greed Duckies: Fraud Clown Gremlins: Heresy

[@firefoxkingking4235]

The fact that the ducks dance and laugh at you while they use there range attacks is funny

[@wiiblii8584]

Seeing all this new lore is just making more and more impatient about the next chapter, next chapter when

[@Zweihander6563]

I love how he calls the clowns trolls. Because they like to rick roll everybody with rick astley's song never gonna give you up.

[@Terrifyger]

It all makes perfect sense now, thanks to the addition of these new notes in the Enhanced Edition! What a perfect video putting the pieces together! :)

[@blacksun3884]

So to recap: Monkeys = Violence Agatha = Wrath Ducks = Fraud Gold Watchers = Greed Clowns = Heresy

[@shifted3307]

"Murderers that rejected their humanity" *that's why they turned into monke*

[@NikoFromOneShot]

"Mysterious character known as "E"" *Hello everyone, my name is Markiplier*

[@Ashraf-fw6rf]

Why markiplier??? I didn't understand..

[@leonsptsd]

@@Ashraf-fw6rf It's a meme

[@Ashraf-fw6rf]

@@leonsptsd Oh

[@AnaxErik4ever]

A correction for the Gold Watchers entry: they are in Baroque era clothing, a French artistic movement in the late 17th and early 18th centuries characterized by lavish fabrics, gilded architecture and furniture, and sumptuous, aristocratic subject matter dominating the painting scene. Most recognize Baroque era items for their opulence, rather than substance found within, very similar to the greedy souls burning within the Gold Watcher husks.

[@stranger3715]

8:21 Bro, that transition tho 😳

[@cursedhawkins1305]

I do like that they went back to the previous levels and added boss fights to them since they started to do that with the sewer level, makes the encounters more adrenaline pumping.

[@deevan1415]

16:00 "These clowns stand at just 3 feet tall, but they use their sharp teeth and claws to rip and tear the flesh of anyone they capture." **DOOM Guy wants to know your location.**

[@personapokemaster8844]

Since you mentioned the 9 circles of hell SHB, I thought over the other sins you mentioned such as Treachery, Lust and Gluttony. (I’m under the assumption limbo is the tenth one with Bierce/Malak so it’s subject to change). Gluttony could refer to the Reaper Nurses/The Matron with how they talk about needles, pills and how ghastly the matron looks, this one is a stretch since we got very little info regarding the sixth level but I have a feeling it could be that one to symbolize how Doug thought his wife and daughter shackled him down with their incessant needs and the medical bills he had to pay. Treachery is probably the joy joy gang, we got a lot of trailers featuring them and Lucky mentions how he never loses, probably meaning that him and his crew lie, cheat to get ahead which could symbolize Doug’s duplicitous actions when he was alive as an attorney and as a husband and father. They could symbolize how he would do anything to get ahead in life but I believe it could be something else. For Lust I imagine Mama Bear and her teddies are that one because of how affectionate she is to her teddies and she seems pseudo amicable to Doug when he entered her cabin/cave. Mama bear could also be a reference to Doug’s overbearing mother and maybe his flirtatious playboy nature towards women and the numerous sexual harassment suits he faced. Mama bear says “Mother knows best” and giggles which brings me back to how friendly she is perceived before assaulting us with her “babies”. I’m not sure where the Mannequins fall into play but it like chapter 5 is shrouded in mystery so who knows if my theories are right

[@shanoodle42]

Thank you for all of the awesome content! I’ve enjoyed this series so much!

[@nochannel6402]

Mike : "initial E" Me : blatantly sings DEJA VU... 😆

[@justarandomcat6249]

It's a crime that shb only has 1 million subs when he's piecing together lore that practically everyone else would skim over

[@shamusteneyck-johnson2818]

I'm not particularly invested in this game, but I never miss an episode. There's crack in this guys voice.

[@platinumraven118]

Danta's Inferno suggests the existence of a hidden tenth ring beneath Satan's own throne

[@axeldeeker5644]

The gold watchers are definitely my favorites so far

[@twilights-stuff6059]

Oh my god. I just realized. The murder monkeys in monkey business are literally the embodiment of "Reject humanity, return to monke" and now im just laughing uncontrollably wtf XD??????

[@V3n4613]

Honestly, Agatha has been my best favorite monster so far. Although I also like the Joy Joy gang and the Reaper Nurses, my heart just has a big soft spot for her. She gives me chills everytime I hear her scream.

[@Halloweddd]

My theory: 9 of the portals represent the 9 circles of Hell while Malok (probably murdered the spelling) is behind the tenth, as he represents the Devil himself. Alternatively, Bierce of a manifestation of her could be behind the tenth portal.

[@CharmsTheLandminePlacer]

wow its been 4 years since dark deception was out i feeling old now

[@CCFCisMe]

I love ur vids man keep it up

[@Xo_Beanie_MorningStar_Xo]

I agree with you

[@thomaspalazzolo5902]

"And this is where the souls of those who bent over backwards to please others reside." "You mean-" "Yes, Limbo."

[@jaimeyss895]

Since we also now know 3 more nightmares the list goes as follows: -Monkeys:Violence -Agatha:Wrath/Anger -Gold Watchers:Greed -Dread Duckies:Fraud -Gremlin Clowns:Heresy -Reaper Nurses:Lust -Joy Joy Gang:Limbo(since they’re soul isn’t human) -Mama Bear:?(since I don’t know how to connect an enemy based in abusive mothers to gluttony or treachery)

[@Privatebean8193]

Treachery would make the most sense

[@skeletalsquid6804]

The Dread duckie level was my favorite. It just seemed super cool. The mama bear might take that spot, though

[@HollowSoulBro]

Huh, didn't expect this, but I'll take it

[@funnyhackerman]

Yea same

[@liljuddz]

Each portal and sin: P1: Hersey - The Hotel symbolizes how murder is like a career for these murderers P2: Wrath - Agatha symbolizes on how children always want new toys to play with P3: Greed - The gold (like the note says) represents how they were buried in the one thing they worshiped P4: Fraud - The hidden ducks represent how the liars try to blend in with everything around them P5: Violence - the circus represents how crime and violence is just their entertainment P6: Lust - I honestly don't know P7: Gluttony - The restaurant setting represents their thirst for blood P8: Treachery - I don't know maybe mama bear sacrifices her children to gain what she wants P9: Limbo - Doubters who now inhabit soulless mannequins P10: probably Malak's portal so just hell

[@MistaCoconutTheClassic]

Portal 7 is Treachery. And portal 8 Is gluttony.

[@chongwillson972]

@over simplified logo the nurses are actually the victims of abusive relationships and any women who somehow get to their hospital are treated with actual warm welcome...

[@liljuddz]

@@chongwillson972 I know that now, back 2 months when the update didn't release yet, I didn't

[@athynaball9364]

Honestly, these videos always give me super cool vibes. I love seeing a notification for a new video from you. And I'll go back and watch your videos all the time. It's just the music in the background and the chilling way you make horror games sound its awesome! Thank you!

[@diseasedtoast2142]

I really like the rings of hell theory. I think i know what the last portal is. judgement, where you are chased by malak (who is a stand in for your demons), and you must shut different doors and portals, which are letting the monsters from previous monsters from the levels, like closing out your demons and forgiving yourself. at the end, you reunite with your family, as you move on to the afterlife, finally appreciating your daughter and wife.

[@lene7579]

Lucky = *Pride* (A Prideful leader and a Sadist that will use his gang to his advantage) Hangry = *Glutton* (Hungry for Human Ribs and will chase you down no matter what for it) Penny = *Lust* (Has a Lustful love for Lucky and will do anything to win his heart) It's possible that there are 3 sins in one world.

[@Xo_Beanie_MorningStar_Xo]

Gold Guardians are like weeping angels!!!

[@bryangintora9541]

All I can here when it comes to E is the “E” Subscription for fellow Horrortuber Thafnine. But I will say this the Enhanced editon looks absolutely amazing, thanks for that early playthrough.

[@lostaccount8222]

Ah yes, we cannot forget the legendary *_E_*

[@hajnireti6137]

i love this video because when ever i see superhorrorbromike explaining the gold watchers i always think of listening to the gold watcher song or drawing the gold watchers withc i like to do a lot :D

[@bobrbw]

I like the vibes in that ducky dance room. It was really funny because of how threatening the ducks should be and are… most of the time…

[@hypnosisdude3287]

I wonder if we would ever get a story explained for Layers of Fear, I lived that game but it really confused me

[@lilysveryrandomchannellol9668]

the murder monkeys represent the meme “go back I want to be monke!” You get it because they’re monkeys! And the mini clowns represent troll face in 2011 when troll face was happy where he trolled people before he got used for the memes were incidents happened which were Very magical and very terrible. Mostly I think Agatha kind a looks like a play time from Baldy‘s basics which meaning that her design might be based off playtime mostly I found her similar to playtime because of her face. And also her speed speedy enough to be like playtime and force us to play jump rope. Also the gold watchers might be referencing SCP 173 The statue which was being called the peanut and if you look away from the peanut It come closer if you look away again you get your neck cracked so yeah you ded. The dread ducky‘s might be referencing the meme “A duck walked up to a lemonade stand it said that a man running the stand hey, bum bum bum have any grapes? The man said no it’s just lemonade it’s home and it’s fresh and it’s all homemade”

[@andrewoliver7605]

Day 4 of telling SHB that we love and appreciate him

[@ProwlingTheWrld]

Here’s my guess for all of the Chapter 4 and 5 enemies (Since there is only 4 more circles of hell and 5 more nightmare portals i’m going to add a tenth one that I often see Negligence) Reaper Nurses: (Lust) The reason I feel they represent lust is because they are dressed a bit lude for a bunch of nurses and in this chapter it’s often mentioned how they hate men which could be a sign they were also victims of lust. The Joy Joy Gang: (Gluttony) The reason I feel they are gluttony and not treachery is because two of them Hangry and Penny often talk about eating the protagonist and Hangry is always talking about ribs. Mama Bear and Trigger Teddies: (Negligence) The reason I feel these monsters represent negligence is because mama bear often throws her children to try and capture the protagonist. The Mannequins: (Limbo) The reason I feel limbo best suits these unknown enemies is because limbo means “someone who isn’t baptized before they die” and seeing as their level supposedly takes place around the holidays which is when Jesus’ birthday is this could very well mean they committed limbo. The Prisoners: (Treachery) I feel that these monsters while represent treachery people who hurt those whom trusted them. This is all just a theory tho 🙂

[@goddessbraxia]

It's Obvious that E is Farquad Markiplier

[@DrawMaQueen]

I'm 100% sure that E stands for Evan. On the first level, Monkey Business, there is a blocked-off area the says "Evan was here". I might not be correct but I'm pretty sure It's Evan. In the secret letters, Evan mentions being able to avoid Bierce or so etching and follow in His path "only where he has been". I'm pretty sure He references to Malak and E is Evan :)

[@christyndoro]

Evan sounds like a guys name and E is definitely a girl

[@kl41256-p]

Here are my predictions about the next 5 portals. We are already the 6th hell circle and that is a nurse. Maybe one of these circles where a killer was to commit unspeakable acts of violence. The Ripper(keep in mind this is simply a prediction) was once a murderous, rampageous, and brutal killer which the demon Malak kidnapped him and transported into one of his hell circles. This hell circle is called “House of Horrors” and it involves escaping a mansion. But this mansion is a hellish labyrinth with multiple exits, paths, etc. Most of these exits are illusions and only one exit is the real exit to this place. The Ripper had a daughter which he refers to as Agatha. Just like Agatha, The Ripper kidnaps and traps people in his mansion and turns them into “toys” which he kills if they aren’t chasing the player. These “toys” are the unfortunate victims of people who were trapped inside his labyrinth. The Ripper’s “toys” are his battered and bruised victims, tied to chains while they scream hysterically. The Ripper treats his “toys” like dogs and he lets them go to chase the player. His “toys” stumble across the mansion while they scream hysterically for help. They don’t kill the player instead they tell the player to get out of this death maze while the Ripper kills his “toys” for not killing the player. The Ripper can also get very angry and chases the player in mere seconds, making a speed boost useless. The Ripper also can call for Agatha while he’s holding his “toys” like dogs to chase after the player. The player eventually finds a letter which is a explanation behind this killer. It states ”The Ripper is the mere embodiment of VIOLENCE. He’s just like Agatha, kidnapping and trapping victims to use as playthings. The Ripper is simply a shell for the soul of a killer to inhabit. This killer’s soul would be reborn as the RIPPER and he has a strong desire for violence. This killer also once married a maid in which they fell in love and the maid gave birth to a child named Agatha. After a argument was happening, the maid divorced him, leaving him in a deep depression and so he took out his anger in front of innocent people”.His kill animations involve slitting the player’s throat, stabbing the player multiple times, and both Agatha and The Ripper killing the player. There are only a couple of secrets you can find in this level: a letter from one of the victims who managed to escape this twisted maze of a house, a drawing of Agatha and what looks likes the Ripper just labeled “daddy” and “me”, and a note simply saying “I love DADDY more than MOMMY”. The Ripper wears a bloody black coat, black boots, a sack bound by a rusty chain, a top hat, and black pants. The Ripper speaks in a deep, raspy voice that almost sounds menacing. The Ripper can also hide in the shadows, observing the player, waiting for the perfect time to strike. The Ripper also teleports just like Agatha but he can also ambush you and you need to mash a key to get out of a struggle. After you escape, there is a cutscene where the Ripper talks to Agatha as if she was his daughter and the Ripper goes to a room where he talks to his victims while Agatha watches him. This is just a prediction of what one of the hell circles could be.

[@crispraccoon4259]

I love that this game is gaining popularity just like it used to

[@mulmugz8781]

very great video - i lost touch when this company had a POC for the Oculus. Amazing how far they come and can't wait to see the other realms.

[@smite375]

I’m 7th at least Btw: you’re one of the best horror KZbinrs in my opinion

[@ozyisgoated]

I remember when this was the “monke labyrinth” never knew it had high quality enard and some more stuff lol

[@skketzkeet1148]

Imagine how many KZbinrs are clown gremlins

[@Sun-God2]

Can i be your Gremlin Clown?

[@mr.ghiblidude]

​@@Sun-God2Lmao

[@mr.ghiblidude]

Tru

[@electriccurrant944]

Prank youtubers are likely gonna be goliath clowns