This Gladiator RPG Roguelike is better than it has any right to be

[@IchNachtLiebe]

If any developers sponsor you, Kevin, they should give you a bonus. I've bought 4 or 5 games purely from your channel recommendations and game play.

[@morganseppy5180]

And like spiffing brit, he often exploits the game. He's a hillarious beta tester.

[@Smellienoire]

agreed

[@GetOffMyPhoneGoogle]

This game is great, I bought it for $20 about a year ago and put about 50 hours in it. It needs pvp and I'll be back.

[@kraanz]

@@morganseppy5180 And unlike Spiff, he isn't annoying and in love with himself.

[@kraanz]

The game was developed by a single guy over 7 years. Doubt he's sponsoring anything.

[@matissaleksandrovs]

So many of Kevin's videos show me games that I immediately add to my wishlist.

[@ShowMeTheMoneyShot]

So many games I’ve skipped over on Steam, and then go buy them after watching Kevin play them lol

[@LakierosJordy]

Hey, I'm the dev! Thank you so much for the wishlist & potentially buying the game. It really makes all the difference to a small indie game/studio. I'm trying to grow into a team now so we can keep making awesome updates and other interesting games in the future. Also massive thanks to Call Me Kevin for highlighting the game. Glad you had a good time! The upcoming Combat Controls Update (first major update) adds a more traditional 3rd person mode (mount&blade style, more immersive and easier to learn the combat), controller support, as well as new features & content. (and a billion fixes) its gonna be good one, even if I say so myself!

[@Suzuki_Hiakura]

Only one or two that he played were not immediately added to my wishlist.

[@lyricdemers]

I bought graveyard keeper, dinkum, and recently vampire survivors all because of his videos! and have many more in my wish list because of him as well haha (including this one) :)

[@ThearghTheSecond]

woah awesome, im super excited for future updates and games@@LakierosJordy

[@sarrmon_]

that was the most tragic ending i’ve ever seen. he almost had it all

[@MrKingglenn]

he had so far to go. probably another 15 fights before he would have enough to buy freedom.

[@sarrmon_]

@@MrKingglenn just meant he almost won the one vs many lol

[@ghysling]

The winner takes it all The loser's standing small Beside the victory That's her destiny I was in your arms Thinking I belonged there I figured it made sense Building me a fence Building me a home Thinking I'd be strong there But I was a fool Playing by the rules The gods may throw a dice Their minds as cold as ice And someone way down here Loses someone dear

[@austinkuklinski6354]

Fun fact: the game gets its title from the saying that gladiators would say whenever they entered a ring before a match that would mean life or death for them. “Ave Caesar! Morituri te salutant” (Hail Caesar! We who are about to die salute you.)

[@oogskskfn]

Gladiator matches were actually a lot more similar to wwe, the gladiators would practice non killing blows as they are performers and commodities. The matches where deaths would happen would be done by political prisoners, and convicts and 9/10 times it would be an essential death sentence where they start fighting each other then have to fight wild animals, after of which beast master gladiators (who were paid well armored celebrities) would then either kill the beasts or in the ultra rare occasion kill them afterwards

[@izzytoast743]

@@oogskskfnok that makes sense because I was wondering do they straight up just kill each other?? Because it seemed so counter productive

[@s93775]

​​@@izzytoast743lol, you severely overestimate humanity's kindness

[@madmantheepic7278]

They don’t just kill eachother also because its alot of time and expense to train one of these gladiators

[@izzytoast743]

@@s93775 I’m not denying the fact there were definitely lethal fights in the arena, but I’m saying it’s a little hard to have famous gladiators if it’s life or death every game. If one person died from each WWE game, they wouldn’t get very far as champions. I’m not talking about morals, but I am talking about efficiency and convience

[@MorglortheMangler]

The only person who bet against Russel the Crow winning was an older bearded man with glasses sitting in the corner. The man smiled to himself and thought that the mole people will be very happy with this much money, then he took the money and walked outside into the darkness.

[@nakano15]

Game: "Death is not the end." Kevin: "Okay guys, this is the end..."

[@limzu_rah]

A gladiator RPG i’m sure nothing could go wrong.

[@TetraDax]

Still mad about that man, it was such a cool game

[@RuSosan]

Domina dev flashbacks... I hope there isn't a pattern to gladiator RPG devs. 😂

[@FriedProfile]

@@TetraDax If you end up liking this game, you should check out Exanima! It also has a gladiator mode but its controls are more refined and I personally prefer the combat because it feels like you aren't able to tank multiple sword wounds, same thing for the enemies. You have to be really careful about your movement in that game because if you panic and swing your mouse willnilly you'll just end up turning yourself around. I love it and bought this gladiator game thinking it would be a bit more of the same, and they weren't dissimilar .

[@LakierosJordy]

I'm the dev - haha, no worries. It was sad to see that unfold while I was developing the game. Nothing of the sort will unfold on this particular gladiator game.

[@TetraDax]

@@LakierosJordy Oh snap, you actually are as well! Good job on the game man, binged it for 10 hours when I bought it. For a single dev, it's absolutely fantastic.

[@Thysillia]

Kevin, I love your recent habit of finding cool little games several months after they've blown up online, even if its by accident. I'm not being facetious, I think its genuinely nice to see them re-appear again, and gives indie games a little added boost after they've been a "passing fad" too. Its made me go back to replay some of the ones I own that I had forgotten about

[@strawberyyicecreamdream216]

Agreed actually, I had heard about this but forgot, now it is on my wishlist.

[@morganseppy5180]

I love that he plays indie games bc they are so much cheaper and an endless source of entertainment, good and hilarious.

[@thew0rm105]

Okay this was so much fun I have to try this game!! Russel the Crow lives on in our hearts. We will always remember his one stylish shoe and lion cloak Rip

[@aerindavis6910]

Noooo I was so mad for you when there was only one guy left!!! 😭 Loved watching you play

[@EnnEdyt]

Already know I’m gonna love this lol, thanks Kevin for the new vid! Hope everyone who reads this has a good weekend :)

[@UrbanKiwiana]

+I hope you have a blessed weekend to 🙂

[@jimpickensisourwayoflife2126]

Keep up the great work kevin dont forget to feed us in your basement while we enjoy seeing this in the dark

[@Hehehebwb]

Praise the dear leader

[@Mr.Lovoly]

Don’t ask for more he has given us plenty with this. Praise this gift!

[@Hehehebwb]

@@Mr.Lovoly Praise be

[@isaacgould5974]

Wait how many of you are in his basement?

[@winterfoxey5074]

@@isaacgould5974as many as the dear leader wishes

[@OlShaky]

Its crazy how many people put time in big games and they suck, but ONE person made this and its beautiful

[@JamaalDaGreatest]

It’s usually because of producer interference and not lack of talent that causes games to be bad a majority of the time, and budget restrictions because you have to pay your developers and often times those budgets get cut or directors try to take short cuts to save money. When you have one developer or a smaller team it becomes a lot easier to produce a game because you don’t have to worry about those same issues. Or trying to rush and crunch to meet a deadline, and you can just basically release the game whenever you want regardless of how long it (or how long it didn’t) took.

[@ManicMama.]

1:43 the way he lands the spear almost completely sideways on the target is so funny to me 😂

[@XT_NighTraiN]

Watching the rest of this video while the game continues downloading. This being made by a single developer is just ridiculously impressive. Thanks for bringing the game to my attention!

[@robertwildschwein7207]

16:35 That fight was BADASS. I expected him to just die immediately but he almost took out everyone. What a badass way to go.

[@gabi7730]

3:12 "the audience loved that." yes, we did!!

[@kahlebhowarth-jennings9688]

The only gripe I have about Kevin’s content is that he almost never does continuations of videos like this and I always want to see more

[@gladfridge]

Hi Kevin hope you are having a good weekend :) I've been rewatching lots of your old videos and it's so nice to see how far you've come. We're all so proud of you and I'm so glad I found your channel. I will stay for however long you continue to make videos, you're the best!

[@ulfurvojn6893]

Hello Kevin! Not sure you're gonna be able to read this comment, but I wanted to say I really enjoyed the Baldur's Gate video editing idea of storytelling with the book and all. The narrator did a fantastic job, and the fact that it *tries* to present the event of your wacky playthrough as if it were a real fairy tale was hilarious to me! I hope we'll see that kind of serious/funny juxtaposition again, and congratz on the idea and editing, that was real fun (now onto THIS video :) )

[@tonybeaumont8289]

We Who Are About To Die is a great game, glad to see you shine a light on it Kevin!

[@Fl0werjpg]

WHO LET THIS MENACE BECOME A GLADIATOR

[@mightyjoestone]

That was so epic, I got incredibly invested in your character's story also.

[@Ben-fl6rf]

Please do a few more episodes of this! I know the combat is a little rough at the beginning but the game gets so fun once you have a decent grasp over it.

[@iambornstellar117]

I think it's safe to say Kevin is my favourite KZbinr. Every video that comes out, I instantly want to watch.

[@anastasialovesoranges]

I would love to see a part 2 actually, the game looks so fun!

[@griffinsummoner]

This is one I'd like to see more of. I think it'd be great to see Kevin develop various fighting styles, or get invested in the stories of the characters.

[@supernathan94]

I was so invested in Russel the Crow

[@sooyoungjo4258]

"I got way too invested in my character's story." Knowing Kevin, it's probably a twisted, more violent, and hilarious version of the story presented that Kevin made up in his head. Can't wait!

[@djbvck]

It was amazing watching this guy develop his game over all the years. I think 4 or 5 years he was posting about the development. I really need to buy this.

[@Xhero_Gaming]

I bought this game the day it came out because I saw another KZbinr streaming it. It looked like so much fun I had to pick it up. It's legit one of the best games I have in my library and was completely worth the money. I'm sad that I had to reinstall Windows so I lost my save. I was trying to get the final rank with 10 million points. I think I was just a couple million away

[@tomwarren5580]

Russell Crowe, who famously survived his time as a gladiator.

[@allard2820]

It's so funny that Kevin's constantly saying how he's winging it amd he's in over his head, meanwhile he's just cruising through the game

[@adamtwist4802]

Must have more of this!! It was a grand ol time watching

[@elijahungerman2066]

This is such an amazing gem I’ve been addicted to for months and months I’m so so so glad it’s getting recognized. Also, I’d love to see another video on it.

[@Travybear1989]

The guy in the video didn't even say what the game was called.

[@elijahungerman2066]

@@Travybear1989 we who are about to die is the game

[@Travybear1989]

@@elijahungerman2066 Thank you very much!

[@CaptainRidley]

"imagine being in the crowd for this" we basically ARE the crowd

[@gerritvalkering1068]

"My performance is based on my performance, oh no!" I can see the problem there

[@elizabethtiger1996]

Was it really made by only one person?? Impossible, that's so impressive, the arts and all.. Also Kevin I'd love to see mooooore of this game on your channel, at the end I got really invested in the story too and I was so upset Russell's death ended the video 😢😢😢 Lots of laughs ofc😂

[@RachaelLongLastName]

I actually cried when Russel the Crow died. He was such a gamer. 😢

[@beesly01]

8:01 is about the most Kevin clip one could ask for.

[@FragmentOffline]

You are my favorite KZbinr, Kevin.

[@audiholloway9491]

part 2?!? watching Kevin panic playing video games brings me so much joy! 7 out of kevin

[@flowerfloc]

at this point kevin isn't even hiding it that he loves murdering NPC's lol

[@virtualmartini]

why would he hide that and isn't that every video game player?

[@lullsbaby9321]

...ERM... He hasn't been hiding it for the past few years 😅

[@pedrovallefin8406]

@@lullsbaby9321...You mean he ever try to hide it in the first place?

[@wyattbinion124]

I would love to see this again

[@3DBanditTutorials]

no kidding, I was in class with the developer and he worked years on this, seeing it from very early prototype to a gme played by big youtubers is so nice :D

[@billyoneshot3337]

you've got to do more of this game

[@ForgotMegun]

Yeah.. sooo.. we gonna need more of this game..

[@malik740]

That was a crazy ending. I knew the Video was about to end but I thought you were going to win and suddenly all was lost

[@smeg4brainsukaya]

Russel the Crow is a hero, I shall mourn his passing. 100% wishlisting this game, looks class!

[@amerodebruyne279]

Fun fact this game is made by a teacher at DAE which is a highschool in Belgium I attend

[@obidobi6741]

more like college i'm also a student there doing major game development

[@HeavenlySword]

When you learn the controls, the game becomes great fun

[@morgandawson7984]

Kevin, PLEASE make Baldurs gate 3 a series, I’m begging you !!

[@jorgvandessel9098]

You should make a series on this game it looks very interesting!

[@Skormm95]

I really really really want to see more episodes of this.

[@Erin-000]

Damn! you did way better in that last fight than I thought possible! Would love to see more!! A longer one too.

[@mramazing5384]

I genuinely shouted no when he died I don't know if I'll emotionally recover from this

[@Wolfshalifi]

At least Russel the crow went out gloriously

[@Lowkey009]

Kevin- *clicks on match that shows 1 vs 8 people in the match details* Also Kevin- "What!?! How many are there?? I thought there would only be like 4!" Me- "But... those icons show you exactly how many people are in a match!"

[@sir.cornyneck3960]

Please play more of this!

[@gadhviviraj9172]

More of this, this is really fun to watch!

[@theoguncleslappy9150]

Rip Russell the crow you were one guy away from retirement, may you rest in peace😔

[@Haltzo]

Fun fact: The game is made by a single dev who quit his job and took a risk making this game before it blew up and became insanely popular, and now he owns a gamestudio and doesnt work alone anymore.

[@Kyenodos]

I WAS ABOUT TO RECOMMEND THIS TO YOU! OH MY GOD THE GLADIKEVIN IS BORN!

[@FirstSkilletFan]

The suspense at the end and the investment I had is insane. Kevin is a master of storytelling.

[@Warhammer4069]

Yo Kevin has gray in his hair now!!!!! 😮

[@XescoPicas]

Oh wow, I might just give this game a shot, seems hella fun

[@LakierosJordy]

Thank you! Hope you enjoy it.

[@cheezy805]

I usually just play your videos while doing something, but I actually had to pause this one, finish what I was doing, and full focus on that last fight because it was so dramatic.

[@chrispayne3427]

“I hate being a slave!” You don’t say!

[@esti___]

Well Russell the Crow didn't have a long fighting career but it sure was full of fun and panic 😄

[@gangrel_76]

We need a part 2 where Russel the Crow's son avenges his father!

[@JimmysALilGirl]

This reminds me of the Spartacus game on the 360. If your fighter died you had to get another one. This game looks like it has more going on, which is good since it's a way newer game, lol.

[@nytecrow6452]

This can definitely be a more longstanding game for Kevin. Just seeing him get so invested was worth it xD I can't wait for Turg to enter the Arena

[@zombiereaperOnXbox]

Let's go I'm so happy he found this game

[@Travybear1989]

What is it called?

[@simongumn3154]

More please. This looks great!

[@viowasser98]

Love your videos and sense of humor. Always brightens up my day 🙏

[@fishybars1390]

I absolutely love this game, I'm glad you bumped into it. PLEASE MAKE MORE OF THESE!

[@Travybear1989]

What is the game called?

[@fishybars1390]

@@Travybear1989 We Who Are About To Die - Early Access on Steam

[@sdaniaal]

Glad you've found this, its actually really fun and challenging. I was hoping more people would try it out.

[@yummyyellowflavourtreat]

Every time I watch Kevin's videos my wallet quivers in fear 👍

[@a42c]

now, whose gonna buy the other shoe from that shopkeeper xD

[@tickledtoffee]

Kevin trying to wield two shields and no weapon is the most Kevin thing ever. He's clearly a military genius

[@meisterblue6333]

The youtuber Simo is a big advocate for this game and I love both his videos and the game, glad to see Kevin picking it up too.

[@aaronnjp]

kevin please make this a series it would be so entertaining

[@ChiefsAholic.]

Would be super funny to see a series. Where are you going to freedom on this game?

[@vanguardiris3232]

This is the prequel to a farm sim

[@blksPIdErMaN-n]

I was jus bout to go on the toilet and he uploaded 🙏🏾

[@mattheww7893]

I remember trying this game a few months ago. Looking forward to watching Kevin play! I'll probably end up wanting to play again from this video, thanks Kevin!

[@america2793]

Part 2 please!

[@tevynwalker4688]

I followed this game in its development! Such a good game! So cool to see you play it

[@boijone8440]

never been this early, keevin your a comedic genius and i love your work.

[@fuzzyotterpaws4395]

ONE person made all this? I wish I was smart enough to make games🤣

[@LakierosJordy]

It took 7 years before launch! (8 now almost haha)

[@ZombieRompie]

We need more of you playing this game!

[@bgustinjr]

The nice thing about Kevin's videos is that he laughs at his jokes so I don't have to.

[@therose153]

How's everyones weekend going?

[@johanrc7892]

Pretty well 👍🏻

[@michaelg.g3975]

Pretty good

[@mhmmdhedir5421]

I'm sleeping a lot so yea it's going well

[@The_Wallflower]

It’s going; you?

[@lilenus]

Terrible, school starts in 2 days

[@syedhamzaali6343]

I want another video where Russel gets to earn his freedom This was legit entertaining to watch

[@buzgod2654]

Kevin, you should try Exanima at somepoint. It's combat is very ragdoll like and entertaining to watch

[@DustPassive]

Day 1 of me not asking Kevin for anything. He does enough for us

[@JulianSky]

Little trick to this game, if youre blocking you can move the mouse over the enemies weapon to block them more efficiently

[@Starvir0]

I love this game! Would be hyped to see you play more

[@ineffable_eldritch_horror131]

This looks like so much fun, I hope we get to see more of it in the future.

[@Werfloh]

That‘s funny. I just found this game on steam 5 minutes ago. I started the download and opened YT to kill some time. And there it is.

[@danielslack9114]

We need another episode of this. It was hilarious.

[@vernstern6364]

Makin movies makin songs fighting round the world!