BATTLE TIME (OFF the game)

[@ShadowSkryba]

Man, even if I don't personally think the Batter is straight-up evil, I get an amazing amount of satisfaction watching this monster in frienzy.

[@gremlin623]

Why don’t you? Even if you were guiding him, he compliantly killed many many many people and has not shown care for remotely anyone around him. The most charitable outlook on him is that he is an emotionless pawn sent by some religion or inherent purpose. And the player is the one that deviated from this purpose you were both assigned- and ouf. Maybe you’d have a point about his character in that case, but his actions. All this actions are absolutely irredeemable.

[@roast_beef]

@@gremlin623Well there are tons of theory's surrounding why he did it. Most of which surrounding the fact he does it because somebody or the world in its entirety is suffering. The game and the world it shows is a lot deeper then what it seems.

[@ShadowSkryba]

@@gremlin623 I think he is purging a decaying world which mainly causes suffering to its inhabitants.

[@larsthememelord3383]

@@gremlin623 the batter from his point of view is commiting a planetary mercy kill purging a world from all corruption he believes the ends justify the means even of those means involve the death of a child and many more innocents

[@valodia1]

@@ShadowSkryba have you seen what happends to the zone's after they have been "purified" also he killed a child

[@bionic_dog3976]

This is pretty much exactly the art style I'd imagine for an animated series based on OFF. Great work!

[@ihaventthoughtofausernamey1071]

Someone called Tan Blaque is creating an OFF animated series

[@nablo7846]

​@@ihaventthoughtofausernamey1071yep

[@mylesmichel9108]

​@@ihaventthoughtofausernamey1071wait really?

[@Skunksio]

Hello Millie how are you brutaling

[@RealSquidShady]

I love how the Batter keeps his typically stoic expression throughout most of the animation but breaks at 2:20 with that grin of twisted ecstasy. It’s so jarring both because of the context and the character who it comes from. Divine animation, perfectly captures everything about OFF

[@VoidHearted]

I think it’s canon that despite being straight faced the majority of the time, The Batter does sometimes smile like that. I think it was Dedan that had a line about “smacking that awful smile” off his face or something like that

[@RealSquidShady]

​@@VoidHearted wonder if that's what inspired that particular smile

[@jacksonwalters7692]

​@@RealSquidShady it probably was

[@groswalker1636]

​​@@VoidHeartedpretty sure everyone who fights against Batter sees Batter either as Bad Batter (that thingy in alt ending) or their own vision of Batter.

[@lemadmem1224]

I think that you are not correct. 0:41 that brief look has a lot of emotion packed in it, I think. Look of a hunter, who just found perfect moment, when an animal is sure to fall from a shot. But it is not an animal. and prey did not fall from that sure hit. I think, that this moment is a set-up for 2:20, which conveys the exact same emotion, but amplified by a hard fight before, this time he cannot contain his smile. Do you not see it?

[@A_CD_By_Thomas]

Wow, Jesus, I never really thought about it, but seeing the Batter and the Queen physically hurting each other really emphasizes just how... uncomfortable their battle is in light of their relationship. Awesome work. I really like your style and how abstract you made all the different attacks. Keep it up!

[@yggdrasilburnes]

The whole premise of OFF is a Lynchian tragedy, and a damn good one at that.

[@A_CD_By_Thomas]

@@yggdrasilburnes Come to think of it, it does have much of the same surreal family anxiety that Eraserhead invokes. I think there's a lot more applicability to OFF than Eraserhead, probably in part because it focuses on a lot more, like the Guardians and their implied journey from idealistic utopians to bitter dictators, but the relationship between Hugo, the Queen, and the Batter has always interested me, especially since it's just as surreal and hard to fully pin down as anything else in the Room.

[@ur1c3hu33]

Fr i cant grasp how i feel about this since it's depicted so well

[@alexandashama]

I can't believe this game is about a father committing atrocities in order to lower the electricity bill by turning off the lights (it's canon, trust me)

[@kjashmirferra]

69 likes and he’s gay

[@fruiitbatz6437]

have you seen dads react to kids messing w the thermostat? they are ruthless

[@Arguntrail]

I mean... You're not too far OFF

[@happykeliscanon]

@@Arguntrail Haha, that's pretty punny

[@Arguntrail]

@@happykeliscanon Thank you!

[@PierceWald]

I gotta say I love the way the addons were used in the fight, like Omega turning into a camera lens for the photo attack, or Alpha literally turning into a set of brackets

[@Scribboy]

No, the add-on that did a photo attack was Epsilon it in the description

[@cannonballking7]

I adore that you actually took the moves each character used, and envisioned them in such an epic way. It really transformed what many feel to be a very easy boss, into dire brutal conflict it was always meant to be. That was the cherry on an absolutely delicious cake. Keep up the good work, and have a nice day.

[@joaquinnapan3237]

ayoo u from grayfruit channel, it's always nice to see someone I know on the internet having other interests

[@cannonballking7]

@@joaquinnapan3237 I am he! It is interesting for sure, I always find it a bit disarming when I'm recognised for my work outside that small sphere. But yeah I'm a person of a ton of interests, and maybe our paths may cross again on some other corner of this wonder and wide web. Hope you have a pleasant one :)

[@tomjack1000000]

You've never made an animation I haven't loved.This was bloody great, I'm looking forward to whatever you create next.

[@VooshSpokesman]

I cant wait to check out their other stuff.

[@lapintaparedes6370]

Tal cuaaaal, exacto jaja, es lo más encima de juegos que son de culto 10/10

[@Cinnamon_Waffles]

2:21 you gotta find yourself someone who smiles at you like how the batter smiles before killing his wife

[@UltraChiakiKinnie]

For some reason there's something so powerful in the way the music speeds up when they're not even fighting anymore, the Batter is just calmly finishing the job while revealing more of his "terrifying ducky" form

[@tikimillie]

I like the allegory for a father having to fight everything and everyone so that he can put his terminally ill child out of their misery. Wether or not you think putting down people when they’re reaching a point where the pain is too much to live through, is okay, its a grey zone, and the batter is either a monster or a savior depending on your opinion. I don’t think the batter is evil, i just think he’s tired of seeing his kid in pain. … But theres other theories about the story of the game too- one could easily make an arguement for an abusive household.

[@BenjaminIzquierdo-nb6tq]

A good theory

[@akiriathorsteinson7611]

I think the allegory is also the differences of opinions on this manner, one being of mercy killing while the other of prolonging the end in hopes of recovery. Either standpoint is valid but the differences in opinion on such a drastic situation is why the conflict feels so significant

[@grotetika5884]

this is really well made and incredibly underrated. i think this is one of the few animations that really captured the vibe of OFF

[@SucreAmygdalum]

God imagine a remaster of OFF in this style. Literally one of the COOLEST things I've ever witnessed. The battle between the Queen & Batter is one of my top fights in gaming, and this was so brilliantly realized. 10/10 peak content

[@OneColdRepublican]

Damn OFF animation in this age? Boy do i wish OFF would make a comeback or another fan game.

[@augbreigh9352]

Well, good news. It sounds like there is going to be a steam and switch release sometime next year.

[@syweb2]

It's cool that you modeled most of the moves after actual in-game attacks; seeing all of the attack names in the description really gave me a better appreciation for this animation.

[@paleintrovert6495]

This is absolutely incredible. The choreography, the creativity on how each move would look based purely on description from the game.. the only two things that stray from the games I can think of are (though you have creative freedom) : -The queen not doing her bonechilling lines -The batter not being stoic and serious all the way through But your interpretations don't stray so far on those two points that it disturbs me. It's still great stuff.

[@echothefreak9396]

I like that he was expressive. As much as The Batter’s main characteristic is his stoical-ness, him staying entirely deadpan while he kills his lover is, while unnerving, also unrealistic. Of all the moments in the game where he would show some expression, it would be now.

[@Safesi1509]

OFF'S Fanbase is still alive! Thank god! And thank you for such an INTENSE animation! It's amazing! Keep it up!

[@lexhost4793]

Не понимаю почему у этой анимации так мало просмотров. Это буквально одна из лучших анимаций по OFF что я когда-либо видел. Автор, твоя способность подмечать душу, эстетику, суть произведений и выражать её через своё творчество - это что-то практически гениальное. Я не понимаю как ты это делаешь, но, чёрт возьми, спасибо тебе за то что ты есть! Удачи тебе!

[@Rainbowgunsh]

OMGOSH THIS IS CRAZY COOL MAN! You PERFECTLY imitated that style and feel of the game with AMAZING animation and choreography to boot! LOVE IT!

[@horror-chan6478]

Вы прекрасно уловили то жуткое чувство, которое создавал в игре этот момент. Чувство, которое возникает, когда осознаешь, что любящая белая леди - последнее, что стоит между Баттером и его "целью". Осознанием, что он сейчас забьет битой её, а потом его уже ничто не остановит от того, чтоб сделать то же самое с их ребёнком и окончательно уничтожить всё. До дрожи пробирает... Браво

[@GlitchedHAL]

This is *Insanely* good. I cannot express how much I respect you. I love your art style, I loved every second. Endless Congratulations to you!

[@garvielloken8494]

I wish Off would be as popular as Undertale, i mean it is a great game too, it's just sad so many miss this masterpiece

[@Averageinternetdweller]

Fun fact, the song name is indeed ✨💫💊💫🐰💫💊💫✨, but as the ✨emoji isn't meant to work there, we end up with �💫💊💫🐰💫💊💫�, which is the original song, found in both soundcloud and reuploaded on youtube Also side note,the artist is unskyidy

[@zayzinthant272]

I can't find this= The diamond shape with the ❓

[@Averageinternetdweller]

@@zayzinthant272 Yeah that's why I also wrote the artist's name,since it will end up popping on this exact song

[@xenithxander]

Woah! I love the shaky movement of everything, it reminds me so much of the way the Batter and Add-Ons kinda jitter around in the game! Also, I dunno if this was intentional, but I love how the Batter's hat at 2:50 makes him look more like the long-beaked monster he's revealed to be at the end of the game (as Sugar describes him: "the terrifying ducky"). Also, I noticed there only seems to be castle and queen chess pieces...the queen seems obvious, being the Queen, but I wonder if the castle is supposed to represent the Batter? The Batter even makes his killing shot after jumping from the top of a castle piece (when earlier he fell off a queen piece)...I would say it does suit his personality; the castle is arguably the second-most powerful piece behind the Queen, and having straight forward and headstrong movement matches the Batter's stubborn no-nonsense attitude. Quite lethal if used effectively to pin the King (ESPECIALLY if there are little to no "pieces on the board", or NPCs left alive at the end of the game). I suppose the best piece to combat a rook would be the Queen, and if she's gone...then the castle could easily get to the King (Hugo). Again, dunno if it was intentional, but it's a cool thought nonetheless!

[@Dirty0o0Jester]

I adore your visionnfor Batter, he looks exhausted and very done with all of this, all the way until hes GRINNING about to launch that Ult. homerun. The little bits of the mean ducky coming through are also exquisite

[@Miavoli]

Holy shit.... this is now my favorite OFF animation and one of my favorite animation fights ever!!! I'm mind blown how trippy this is and how perfectly it expresses how it feels to fight the queen and find out what a monster the batter truly is or at least how horrible he acts... now excuse me I will watch this 50 times and send it all my friends to show them how OFF feels like because they will never play it! Love thisss ❤✨️

[@l.e.b.3541]

Your animations are mezmerizingly good & I love them :) LISA: the painful would be the only thing needed to complete this trinity!

[@VooshSpokesman]

Yes.

[@Deviiss]

Oh my fucking god YES! A Lisa animation made by them would be incredible!!!

[@mangoreader3969]

Lisa fandom here? HELL YEA

[@bradatorarmstrong3690]

yes

[@clapped-cheeks]

i LOVE how batter uses the black bars at 1:00 to hit the queen DANGGGGGG

[@astorasray1720]

I knew when I saw the Fear and Hunger one I had to check for OFF. I LOVE this. It doesn't really have the same atmosphere but I'd love to see a Katana Zero animation with your style

[@cuddlebug9699]

Love how the beats match the attacks and movements,Especially the start

[@kickasekick8072]

I don't know how many times I've watched this video so far and I never get enough of it.

[@DeltaFunnyNumber]

honestly this animation is one of my biggest inspirations its amazing at not only making the fight against the queen feel legendary but also is a creative masterpiece

[@noodleydoo2862]

I love the way they fight with shapes and patterns

[@JelloM-ds3mg]

Honestly after watching this animation and Tan Bloque’s ( hope im getting their name right ) animations of OFF it encouraged me to actually start looking into the game hoping I can find a way to actually play the game to experience the actual story :DD Baller animation by the way this goes so hard x33

[@SimplyTrulyNothing]

This fight scene looks so cool and I really wish there was a full animated series of OFF

[@Mat0s-316]

It's great to find any new OFF content, and it is amazing when it's of such high quality. Fantastic job!

[@cristinajimenezdefernandez6439]

NAH NAH THIS IS GORGEOUS, AMAZING OMGGG

[@Rayneworld]

This is so cool! I'm so happy Off fandom is still alive. I know the description says music isn't found but if anyone finds it I would love to know! It captures Off so well.

[@BrewsLament]

batter commits domestic violence also wow that last bit after 2:45 was unsettling as all hell (positive) (unsettling in a very cool way)

[@astorasray1720]

With the notice of the official physical release of OFF, my attention has come back to this video once again. Still a banger.

[@LORD.O.W]

VIOLENCIA INTRAFAMILIAR el juego

[@abcdefghigklmnnopqrstuwxyz]

No nos olvidemos de los cuñaos que también los purificaron a los pobres 😢

[@theweirdscape]

this is absolutely amazing work, your vision and creativity with the game moves is so cool to see 🔥

[@LudicrousPie]

This is amazing. I'm glad people are still making OFF content, keep doing what you do!

[@reaversvideos]

So very hard to make art for off and make it feel like it's part of the game; the style, the vibes and even the raw emotions from the game that stick with you for a very long time, I have seen very few capture so masterfully. This animation is incredibile, I find myself coming back to it frequently and every single time I am left shaken and amazed. Hard to describe with words. Superb!

[@kettleling6662]

Так динамично и атмосферно! Я обожаю Ваши анимации, жду не дождусь, что Вы создадите в следующий раз. Как всегда, шедевриальная работа :>

[@VooshSpokesman]

Just found this person and I cant agree more.

[@spaceysystem6642]

That. Was amazing. I played OFF when I was still in highschool and that was 6 years ago. Brought back so many memories. Amazing animation!!!

[@jdmyrick-smith7931]

while non cannon we like to imagine the Batter holding the Queen in his arms as she fades out shedding a single tear as the one thing this world made for him, he had to kill, as he has to go forward to kill the only things he'll ever know, the only things he'll ever love

[@СветланаЖукова-л9й]

Мой любимый момент с 2:10, кульминация так сказать. Тут очень неожиданная перемена в настроении, кажется, что гг щас проиграет, но тут он оказывается ещё может отбиться, однако эта жуткая лыба намекает на то, что гг здесь не самый добрый персонаж

[@СветланаЖукова-л9й]

Второй любимый момент - 2:48, очень некомфортная и жуткая развязка, особенно пугающе выглядит сам гг, скрытый в тени и весь в крови

[@Arexion5293]

Not entirely sure if I read Batter as enjoying what he does, but could be it plays a part in keeping him motivated at getting the task done. He was created to be a destroyer, someone to wipe the slate clean whether it was a conscious or a subconscious desire that formed him. He didn't choose what he is, he cannot unsee what he was made to see, he cannot ignore the task that defines his very existence. Is it enjoyment that drives him, is it stoic determination to do what must be done so he too may cease being? Is his temporal existence a joy to be had, is it a manifestation of suffering like the rest of the reality around him? The power to create a reality, to populate it with entities and give them powers, a purpose, and he had to be the destroyer. Why? He wasn't asked, he couldn't have been asked as he didn't exist before his role was already decided. So he does what he must as he knows nothing else. If there's a power that can create anything and anyone and that power made him to be like this, is there any point to questioning it? What good would it even do to question any of it? The world is broken, decaying, waiting to be put down and he was created to answer that call. He could've been created to restore the world, to cure it, fix it, yet he wasn't. The creator asks for an end, so an shall be granted.

[@AntenneaChan]

came here from your Fear and Hunger video and your work is honestly phenomenal

[@nghianghia-i7e]

cant believe the game it already 16 year now hope OFF still have fandom

[@Noxeuss]

Absolutely masterful. Your art style suits this game's atmosphere beautifully.

[@raphaelzakhm7310]

A display of true talent with this gorgeous animation! Thanks for animating it!

[@harvocel]

the effects fit perfectly with OFF and all of the attacka animations were so thought out! I really enjoyed watching this, great work :D

[@elvalight2135]

AMAZING!!! I want to watch this a thousand times over

[@solaireofastoria6704]

This is the best video I've seen in a long time

[@abcdefghigklmnnopqrstuwxyz]

Me too

[@gengarghast]

I cannot express with words just how much I love this animation. The way you depict the Batter, Vader Eloha, and the Add-Ons in battle is just breathtaking! I'm gonna be permanently adding this entire animation to my headcanons of OFF.

[@gengarghast]

Another thing I'd like to add: This entire animation feels like stained glass murals.

[@playersans5278]

Your the first animator who made a animation abt every favorite game i played Love your stuff and keep it up

[@oculiocto]

вау у вас феноменальный стиль, потрясающий вкус на игры и ебейшая атмосфера весь канал - подарок фанатам малоизвестных игр и любителям атмосферной анимации еще раз спасибо

[@redwood34]

I cannot explain how much I love this. I miss off so bad, I hope more people see your awesome animation and it gets them into the game

[@wavepool7260]

Your animations fit the choice of music so well Like I don't make comments often but these fan animations are astounding for the amount of views you get Best of luck for any future projects

[@WeedMaster-tr8oq]

day in a life of a true french geezer

[@goldensp3038]

Don't you just hate when your sister-wife says she won't give you deserts only because you killed some people? Every goddawn thursday like that

[@menethemene1555]

This is one of the greatest off animations on KZbin

[@bennycc4224]

this rocks in one million ways, the way game moves were represented and the use of add-ons was really creative

[@woe0290]

i was actually feeling really bad and slept all day but seeing this honestly made it all better, love it bro

[@radiation8000]

Absolutely incredible!? This deserves more views wth. Honestly this makes the fight seem a lot worse than in the game, as in, it looks a lot more emotional in a way. You did an amazing job animating this

[@Velksa]

im so glad this came up in my recommended, its the reason i discovered this game.

[@echothefreak9396]

I was putting off watching this because of the uneasiness of the audio, i kept on thinking “oh this sounds super unnerving, i dont wanna get into that today” i was NOT expecting that to evolve into an epic battle theme(despite the title) oh my god. This is an amazing animation and is my favorite depiction of OFF’s final boss.

[@shida02ice]

It's great to see such a great off animated video just recently! I really liked the expression of the relationship between batter and queen. I saw something very nice...thank you!!! From Japanese fan

[@ЕленаКим-ц2т]

Очень впечатляющая анимация, как будто посмотрела эпизод чего-то. Здорово, что по OFF ещё делается такая красота!

[@CEMENTSKULL]

DUDE THIS IS LITERALLY AMAZING!!!! OH MY GOSH FANTASTIC WORK

[@demian_demand]

This is so underrated. I wish more people would see this, it's amazing!

[@thisismy_d0main]

I'm so happy that KZbin brings this piece of art to me. Been a fan of this game for a long time and still believed the fandom is still there, alive. Great work ❤

[@finchesko]

Получилось реально отлично, хорошие сочетание ритма музыки и кадров, можно сказать что за 2 минуты успеваешь погрузиться в мир внутри экрана.

[@rykojob1679]

Потрясающие концепты использования колец во время боя, это делает битвы намного более динамичными и захватывающими! ❤

[@MelodiasdeAdoração8888]

To this reader, Good Luck! Don't stress, everything will be fine. Whatever difficulties you are facing right now, you can overcome them! You are always brave and strong. Wishing you peace!

[@necrodeus6811]

The pencil tool is surprisingly perfect for this animation

[@DeltaBlazin]

I think you can really just tell how much neither of them want this, but was given no other option but to fight until one of them falls. For the sake of their child.

[@LasagneAlForno8297]

god, I wish off's combat was actually this dynamic and awesome...

[@marcnotreal]

tbh i didn't think it was gonna be animated, but you sick and amazing bastard surprised me. This by far the most beautifully made OFF video and you should be proud.

[@СветланаЖукова-л9й]

У вас очень необычный стиль, и что немаловажно вы сумели отлично подобрать музыку, и анимация с ней очень сочетается, спасибо вам за ещё один шедевр!

[@netnet4803]

Стиль в большей степени пытается походить на игривой (если это не очевидно)

[@utopian1645]

this is straight up amazing! breathtaking work and super creative

[@Sir_Modak]

Прекрасное сочетание динамики, стиля и атмосферы, с безукоризненно выбранным саундтреком! Как всегда, великолепная работа, буду с нетерпением ждать новой работы!

[@oilch1621]

ok thats enough you got me. im downloading OFF this minute

[@oilch1621]

update. i've literally been playing for like 6 hrs straight i'm going crazy why did it take me so long to play a game i *knew* was gonna be so good. and damn did she deliver. anyway just finished queen fight and came back here for a rewatch; full circle! genuinely thank you this animation was the push i needed

[@mikee9306]

WHAT IS THAT MELODY‼️⁉️🗣️🗣️

[@Prince.of.lichens]

absolutely beautiful

[@iateyourpaint]

DUDE THIS IS SO AMAZING HOLY SHIT??????? I LOVE THIS SO MUCH, THE FLUIDITY OF MOVEMENT, THE MUSIC, THE COLOURS, THE EVERYTHING!!!!!1111

[@redflower220]

pissed youtube didn't recommend this to me sooner IT"S FUCKING INCREDIBLE !!

[@nephshut5297]

YYOOOOOO THIS IS AMAZING ,I stumbled upon this amazing video, it's so well done!!

[@universeinhead3397]

Beautiful animation. You are good. Healt, imagination, strength and patiences

[@lifionda5882]

WHOA this is really good! i love the style of the lineart!

[@Zeniko-u8b]

Damn It's so coooool,I love it so much!thank you for your animation and everything else. 🌟

[@off_dantez]

my lord i love this game

[@lynxone9434]

Me too

[@KingofJ95]

This is absolutely superb work. I love the way the Competences are portrayed.

[@theviewer-qr7gp]

Good animation. Thats Batter look so badass.

[@sicuw1773]

OMG THAT WAS ACTUALLY BEAUTIFUL SHSHEHDHSBDBDBBD THANK YOU THAT WAS AMAZINGH RJD

[@faceinthewall3636]

That was legendary my guy! Love the art style

[@ohara_sloth4554]

Im so glad thia game is getting more attention it deserves tbh

[@LatestCreatureFeature]

bro this is goddly. i love this so much

[@Waheyshet]

really good stuff you've been making keep up the amazing work