Face of the Killer - A Blood-Soaked Cartoon Horror Game Where Cultists & Killers Hunt a Zine Girl!

[@AlphaBetaGamer]

Sadly this will be the final "Of The Killer" game. BB's 9th adventure is going out on a hell of a high though, It's easily my favourite yet. As with the previous games, Face of the Killer tells a fairly standalone story, but I'd definitely recommend checking out the previous games before this as there are lots of familiar faces and callbacks to previous adventures! You can check out a full playlist of all 8 other games here: kzbin.info/aero/PLPwIGGh-tc7HB2Ei0TDxPaOnrURW4ropk

[@Johncruel]

No way it's the last, this is def one of my favorite horror series :(

[@Silver_Sonic_23]

No…! I’ll never see B.B. again! This is awful.

[@brianmanning5351]

They are weird as heck but I've enjoyed following along since discovering your channel, and every time a new 'Killer' game pops up on the list it's the first priority to watch it. They are very memorable in their surreal tone both visually and in sound design. The humorous touches only add to it. I am sad to see them go but I'm sure the dev has other plans for the future.

[@Morrneyo]

No way I want more

[@lordmega6314]

these games are amazine, and while it may be the last we have seen of the killer, who knows what else BB may end up doing in the future, if they are to ever return, However, after re-playing the other games, the only real overarching plot or moral of the story i could figure is that "Society is both bad and repetitive, with only very small changes over time." And's that about it, which i guess goes decently with the whole point of the game, but i guess we all felt the same as BB did when it all turns out that despite every world shattering revelation and event that happened, and that even though everything may look different, not much really changed, as is the cycle of humanity and it's constant need for change, ironically enough, itself is unable to change. Each game talking about a forgotten past, and focusing more on the it being forgotten part than the past itself. Long Story short, the games are awesome, existential, and barely make any sense at all.

[@thepepc1man]

“Wait, wait, slow down. Our school had a CAREERS DEPARTMENT?” literally me THREE YEARS AFTER I GOT OUT OF COLLEGE

[@Dreigonix]

I guess BB really has managed to achieve the American Dream- from struggling art student and failed zine producer to pop culture icon and possible god.

[@fireflocs]

She was a goddess the whole time.

[@Dreigonix]

@@fireflocs TRUE! We stan a short queen.

[@101Volts]

She's still not paid for the movie thing - see 5:30 through 6:30.

[@alpharius2omegaboogaloo384]

Sad that this series is finally ending, but man what a ride it was lol

[@leafdog2714]

The writing in these is just so... perfect. It's so perfect. I know Stephen (garmentdistrict, the dev) takes a staunchly anti-commercial DIY attitude with his games, but it would be psychically liberating if he was able to scrounge up a dev team to make some kind of feature-length point-n-click style adventure in this universe. It's really sad knowing that this is the last one, it feels to me like these were finally starting to get really polished and stylish (compare the usage of effects and sound in this one to that of the first game in the series, it's almost a night-and-day difference).

[@killertrip10]

I hope they make more games, even if it's not "of the killer". I love these their artstyle and style of exploration. Plus the music has gotten absolutely amazing the past 2 entries. Came here just to say how hyped i get any time a new one of these gets released, but your pinned comment there got me a little more somber than i was just seeing the thumbnail. In the even that the dev(s?) doesn't want to make more games at all, and they happen upon this comment. Just a big ol thanks for one of the most unique horror games out there. Horror-comedy is criminally underrepresented, and this is the magnum opus of it for gaming, in mu humble opinion.

[@AlphaBetaGamer]

Yeah, I'll be sad to see this series go, but I'm pretty sure the dev will continue developing games that will still have their unique style though. They're also going to release a special collected version (with all of the games and some extras) in April. I guess BB deserves a little rest after all these crazy adventures. Looking forward to what the dev does next! :)

[@killertrip10]

​@@AlphaBetaGamer hope the collection gets released on steam. I feel like that Fry meme shaking a handful of bills.

[@fireflocs]

The dev said on gamejolt that this will probably not be the last one.

[@misschambers666]

The catamites has been making games for a long time I wouldn't worry about them stopping

[@DuskSunDawn]

I agree. Players need more creative games. I think in the 90s and early 00 there were many creative games...I hope the "golden era" comes back.

[@xectilus5530]

I'm in constant awe at the writing in these games, how they weave such huge ideas together so eloquently and hilariously. Every minute there's another line that leaves me speechless. What a joy to witness.

[@prcervi]

a fittingly bizarre ending to a bizarre series, kinda hoped for more of an explanation to what was all going on but oh well, kinda should've expected that there wasn't one

[@Dreigonix]

In true Strange Town fashion, it leaves us with more questions than answers… That said, I do think it would be interesting to see whether BB returns to the city or moves out. If she did go back, she'd probably be able to land a major media gig and take her place as an all-powerful celebrity in the Killer’s stead. But if she stays in the suburbs or leaves to the outside world, where everything is seemingly relatively normal... that would probably be better for everyone. She can move out of the hood and live a safer life, and let XX City keep their murderous mutant version of her if that's what they want so badly.

[@101Volts]

@@Dreigonix Yeah, but what's with her relatives donning masks and Aunt Y.Y. weighing B.B. while her Uncle Y.Y. is reading "To Serve Man?" Welcome to some sort of Hansel & Gretel point, seemingly.

[@Dreigonix]

@@101Volts Hopefully she gets out before any of that happens. XD

[@101Volts]

@@Dreigonix Yes. But she won't know Y.Y., then she might have to hole up with T.T who cries a lot. That was a goofy set of puns... The latter one was emojis.

[@me1ne]

"that is not dead which can eternal fry" I love this - pleasingly different. Nice music. Good work. Did not know this was a series.

[@KnighTiggles]

if you liked this, definitely check out the rest. they... sure are something alright (the writing in these is quite the thing)

[@101Volts]

This is the last one in the series. Most of the rest don't really have any sequence to them, but this one has some references to past games.

[@hyperteleXii]

I still can't figure out what it is about this art series that touches my heart and soul so deeply.

[@ControlNumber]

This is incredible. It's like finding something I didn't know I had been looking for all my life.

[@occamsbeatinstick.3076]

I sincerely hope the creator knows there's a swelling of love for these strange little games. I'll dearly miss these Of The Killer games. Thank you for shining a spotlight on them! And I dearly hope to perhaps see more in this style even if not this particular series. Just happy to see something this unique get a voice, truly.

[@Silver_Sonic_23]

It’s sad to see B.B. go. I’m pretty sure these games were the way I found this channel in the first place.

[@Hatsworthful]

Its insane how far the presentation has gone up in quality since the first game. Yes, the first title in the 'of the killer' series was already very stylish but the setpieces have grown even crazier! I'll miss seeing more of BB's reports, and I look forward to the next works of the authors. And a special thanks to you too ABG team since it was thanks to your channel/website that I got introduced to it.

[@AlphaBetaGamer]

Thanks! It's been a real joy to cover these games. There really is nothing else like them in the gaming space. I agree, every installment has been a step up from the (already excellent) previous ones. I was amazed with just how much detail was packed into every scene in this one, and the first person sections were a very cool touch too!

[@Triggernyar]

Normally this genre isn't really my thing, but the humor had me hooked from the beginning. It was a hell of a ride.

[@MoaRider]

Sad to see Of the Killer series come to an end. It had such a unique vibe. I hope the creator continues to make stuff.

[@RougeMephilesClone]

Great finale for a great series. Somebody else already did the analysis for this part's main themes elsewhere in the comments, so I don't feel the need to cover that. For anyone struggling with the subtext of this episode, I'll just say this: it's all text. Maybe more than any other Killer installment, this one states every plot point and theme it has in dialogue and imagery, but often in earlier scenes than they're relevant. This one kinda' demands a second viewing. I'd also like to briefly highlight the excellent social analogy here, like different comments have already done with thematic readings. A hipster graduates college, embarrasses herself at the following grad party, gets hit with existentialism so hard that it feels like the world is ending, and then (literally) sees the world in a new light and starts down a new path after killing the past - temporarily. She's still gonna' need to confront more ugly truths about the world and herself, but if BB hasn't proven herself a survivor in the past four years, then I don't know what she's been doing.

[@okayaaron25]

Aww, I'm sad that this is the final game. I can't put my finger on it but there's something so charming and unique about this series that I love a lot. At least it went out with what is by far the best game. Thank you to the creators for sharing BB and her adventures and thank you ABG for playing all of the games and uploading them for us to see.

[@ptolemaicfoxxo3032]

I knew I had to play this one myself Kept going around seeing birds and yelling "ITS THE KILLER!"

[@TinyGladiator]

This is perhaps one of my favourite game series ever, each entry was top-tier and this might just take the cake. A worthy finale for an amazing series. So glad to have found this.

[@592Rocker]

Absolutely adore this series!!! So sad it's coming to an end. Gotta watch all the other "- Of the Killer" videos now😭

[@Davtwan]

>BB appears *Live audience cheers.* >BB appears with Bobbert’s intro *Thunderous applause.* Shame her roomie isn’t in BB’s big finale. Regardless thanks for the wild ride, garmentdistrict. ❤️ (Hope BB and the others will be ultimately ok!)

[@fireflocs]

ZZ's her sister.

[@101Volts]

B.B. starts writing a letter to Z.Z. near the end, at least.

[@onibarubary]

Aw, I'll miss these games. B.B. was my spirit animal. There really was very little like this on the indie gaming scene as far as tone and aesthetics. Very much felt like a game version of the zines B.B. championed. Very punk, DIY attitude.

[@Charlie-ne9xw]

Thanks Alpha beta gamer for following this series of games. I started watching it on your channel and ended up playing them myself. Of all the games I've seen here this it's the one I'm most grateful to have known. ❤

[@CheshireCad]

First, the game game lulls you into letting down your guard with its cartoony visuals, irreverently pseudo-intellectual humor, and social commentary as insightful as it is utterly incomprehensible. But then it wastes no time in unleashing its bloody, terrifying horror. Now you're unsettled and on edge, watching every shadow, looking for the glint of a sharpened knife or a sadistic grin. Then, when you least expect it, it springs the *TRUE* terror upon you: The horror of realizing that you severely overshared at a party and now a bunch of complete strangers remember you only as a painfully-awkward spaz.

[@flaetsbnort]

Zines zines zines

[@Soho_Cherry]

I didnt understand the ending, but being honest, I barely understand anything in the series, love it thought

[@cdru515]

Seems like the Killer recreated the world, and BB became the new icon of murder (displacing the Killer in the process)

[@dard2240]

"What is Touhou?" Well, that caugh me off guard.

[@TheJared38]

BB go ByeBye? Say it ain't so! :(

[@TestCandidate95]

Oh, just wenching it up, wenching around.

[@ShizaDecaf]

Choosing "Dreams" as the very final song in the game was such a nostalgic conclusion. I'm feeling kinda sad about the end tho

[@micheal7932]

BB: I've never killed ANYONE!!...Intentionally, that I know about. I'm going to miss this series as they've been pretty inspirational for me, but time marches on. I hope garmentdistrict continues game development even if they don't make any more horror games.

[@woewuf6493]

i appreciate how shamelessly the political message is delivered here. cycles of violence perpetuated throughout history by killers hiding in plain sight. to no particular end, people of classical ideations seek to upend society in pursuit of some historically mythologized utopia and accomplish nothing more than hurting a lot of people in the process. meanwhile, others stand gormless & complicit under the assumption that history has ended and the world has grown static. as emphasized by the final scene as BB states, "the one good thing about history is that the worst of it is probably over," as she's stalked by a corrupted reflection of herself. as the acceptance for a deeply troubled society sets in, the killer becomes a part of her too.

[@RougeMephilesClone]

Excellent summary, and I really like how you described the ending and what happened there with BB and the Killer. The only point of debate is whether this series is willing to kill its main character right after it ends to prove a point, or whether its tone prevents outright tragedy from occurring and BB is the eternal Final Girl. I lean towards the latter. EDIT, for whoever manages to find this: Anthology of the Killer has confirmed that BB survived and is even taking steps to get away from XX City's madness. However, the tall BB is still out there.

[@UBRambo56]

It was a nice ride BB. We will miss you terribly. I shall continue to walk the paths of horror as always. See you around.

[@lunariaflora]

I'm devastated this is the last game, but also super excited to see what the devs come up with next! This has been my favourite series out of any game you've ever covered, and I really hope the devs continue to create because they truly have something special.

[@anthonyplacek9703]

once again, i am left baffled, confused, and lost. upside, this time around i somehow don't feel paranoid just at the idea of looking out my window. what a weird series of games. i think i would have chosen to live in the burning apartment complex of downtown after day three with murderous extended family.

[@johnbrickblaster4402]

Overall, a fantastic series from, believe it or not, the creator of Space Funeral.

[@asgoritolinasgoritolino7708]

Also from the same mind who gave us gems such as: "Are you goblet?"

[@killertrip10]

Oh man, this explains so much (like why the atmosphere is so good).

[@BirdRaiserE]

Long have I awaited the next installment, and now my appetite is sated. Love how the social commentary is weaved into the series. BB best girl That 3D stuff is new, cool addition

[@Fancysymbol]

These games stir the same part of me as good poetry or music can

[@mrsnippysnoopa8300]

Man, it was a wild ride. I'm sad it's over, but, no matter what, I know that BB and ZZ will be alright.

[@RougeMephilesClone]

At this point, it's kind of a given that Movie BB and BB's suburban relatives are going to off each other somehow. And BB's friends survived having a murderer follow them home, through an exploding city, after midnight. I don't know how. Maybe Clarice appeared to keep youth culture alive a little longer. It's fiiiiiine.

[@Katalabaino]

This trippy thing is just owerwhelmingly positively great!

[@AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH]

I think we got the whole body manufactured at this point

[@fireflocs]

Sadly, we never got Butt Of The Killer.

[@TBTabby]

I was so excited to see a new Of the Killer game, but so saddened to learn that it was the last one.

[@RougeMephilesClone]

12:04 Ay yo, Virtua Fighter mentioned! Good stuff!

[@coachrenaldo]

All good things must come to an end I suppose. I’m glad I get to see this series through with you ABG. Here’s hoping that the creator makes something as good in the future!

[@yourboycrossfire2025]

Yes! It's about time we get another game of this masterpiece!

[@MrBalloondog]

the transition to the Act 2 party night is actually so good and spooky

[@Hecateatalos]

This series is unironically my favorite horror video game series.

[@JohnCharb87]

The sound design is amazing. Top notch music. 43:14 Reminds me of House of the Dead 2. Speaking of video games, "I brought Virtua Fighter." Judging by the console it looked like a Sega Saturn so Virtua Fighter Remix or Virtua Fighter 2.

[@FidoArtz]

i think you have always been not only the biggest fan but also the biggest player that played these games. i often wonder if thecatamites (or garmentdistrict) know about you giving their game series exposure to broad audience? i know they are planning to do something big with the series on itch in april after the final game is released. it's called "Anthology Of The Killer" where all 7 games will be put into one game loader (maybe similar to hauntedps1 jampack discs or dread x collection). rather there be something extra additions, perhaps a Hub to move around, that remains to be seen or left to imagination.

[@franklinfalco9069]

I almost expected the game to end with a young girl waking up from a coma after a failed suicide attempt.

[@Smeelio]

fucking MAPPY? And as usual the art and writing are both impeccable, somehow able to make me feel bad even as I'm enjoying it, especially since I'm currently doing a Classics degree about Dark Souls... although ironically (or maybe not) some of the themes here are actually shared with the Souls games, at least as far as I can make them out

[@101Volts]

... I'm probably too young to know, but is Mappy even a character outside "Of the Killer?"

[@Smeelio]

@@101VoltsEntirely fair that you haven't heard of him, he's not just an old character but one of the oldest, I'm talking 1983 and built on literal Pac-Man arcade hardware; in fact, the only reason I know about him is because I once had a plug-and-play console with a bunch of Namco arcade games, and the original Mappy was on there and was easily my favourite In the original he's a policeman mouse busting a den of cat thieves and retrieving stolen goods, so his being a policeman is probably why he got used in Of The Killer if I were to hazard a guess

[@101Volts]

@@Smeelio Huh. I see what you mean now, and I'm a bit surprised I hadn't seen him before - yard sales were great for retro games around 2004 (they probably were just "old junk" to a lot of people in that year, like VHS tapes,) but I don't suppose I could have seen every character. (I was born in 1991.) On a somewhat related subject, the Atari 2600 game "Keystone Kapers" is one that I had played numerous times. (It has a police officer going after a robber in a department store.)

[@maritimehal]

@@SmeelioMappys cameo in this game reminds me a lot of Dendy(gar)’s presence in Crypt Worlds. I think more games should bring back and kinda reinvent obsolete video game mascots.

[@Snotta_Da_Gobbo]

in the end, BB became the new and biggest icon for killers from all around in the form of herself as the "Killer Queen" from Queens album Sheer Heart Attack

[@trashcanperson947]

this game is definitely unique and i really love its artsyle i didn't know it has 8 more series! which made me happy but knowing that this is the last one also makes me sad, thanks for your gameplay ABG they really keep me entertained and for showing this wonderful game.

[@Cubeytheawesome]

Wake up babe, new installment in BB’s adventures dropped

[@thibaultquillery4513]

Sad to see the series leave, but damned if I wasn't happy to see it go on such a high note

[@LotusSwamp]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THE NEXT ENTREE IN THIS SERIES!

[@ledraco4820]

at 35:40 I see she slipped through the guards

[@WorldNetExplorer]

I find it refreshing the main character is taking the situation seriously. So many games with the toony art style decide to make their main characters "quirky."

[@Apparatus8]

I wasn't even expecting this, and i haven't started theb video yet but WOW!!! i CANT WAIT!! i'll edit this comment later with my thoughts edit: well that was neat. pretty accurate description of the suburbs

[@kutenaiabi4413]

47:49 ...she'll be fine.

[@EMAngel2718]

Truly the end, and pinnacle, of a legend

[@KittyAmour]

This is great! I love it

[@angelbaanyajones5288]

BB finds a way home after this. I don't care what you tell me, that's the truth I'm sticking to. I am NOT accepting the possibility of BB being stuck in a topsy-turvy blood-and-gore bullshit world for the rest of her life. She ties up some loose ends, gets home, takes a very much-needed bath and goes to bed. That's it. The End. Nothing more, nothing less.

[@buildertherobloxian4731]

_FINAL_ GAME!?

[@AlphaBetaGamer]

Yeah, it's the last in the series. Looking forward to seeing what the dev does next though! :)

[@buildertherobloxian4731]

@@AlphaBetaGamer SERIOUSLY!? THEY ENDED ON A CLIFFHANGER!?

[@RougeMephilesClone]

​@@buildertherobloxian4731Eh, after the rest of these games, we can assume BB lives. (Also, if the second BB is a new mask for the Killer like the opening implies, BB may be in "good" company. Maybe.)

[@adrenalinebarrage4970]

IHE "I would rather be left wanting more then being told that there is more." Over the years of games like assassin's creed games 1 and 2 were really good and we were left wanting more and when we did get more it's a fay cry of what assassin's creed used to be. I had fun with this horror series of BB adventures "of the killer" hopefully there will be more like "of the killer" then more of the same series. Sad it's over and done but an amazing experience to have of art style and odd horror story being told in "of the killer" series.

[@TechNinjaSigma]

BB!!!

[@ptrd4111]

BB IS BACK!!!!!

[@NightmarezTerror]

Awesome game series!

[@0jeej0]

Yesssss another one🤩🤩🤩

[@billy6427]

Creepy Cool looking game

[@mionski415]

I love this series btw

[@adayinthelife89]

Ok didnt expext the Minor Threat reference 👌

[@semo9197]

Hey, you should cover Picayune Dreams next! Really cool and niche bullet hell rouge-like perfect for ur channel

[@edstatueson]

I've read Burroughs and Kafka, but I haven't read Bukowski-- will I get this game? Will PKD work in a pinch?

[@dustrockblues7567]

I need someone to make an "Of the Killer Explained" video cause I'm struggling to comprehend...

[@TheyWhomTheGodsDetest]

Trippy

[@AntipaladinPedigri]

The real horror here is a world where becoming a serial killer is the only viable career option. Or that capitalism knows no bounds. You star inna movie and your entire identity gets stolen for profit.

[@atharvabende8768]

bb is the goofiest character i have ever seen

[@naingaung2748]

I know who the killers are. I won’t say though as it is inappropriate for this comment section.

[@davisgoodrich8183]

This is my first exposure to this developer and i’, beyond confused

[@banjogyro]

The thumbnail makes this seem like a mediocre "innocent turned scary" game but it's better than that

[@anthonyplacek9703]

ah yes. more... more of this strange and frankly uncanny series. i'm sure i'm going to hate the feeling in my gut as things get... weird.

[@AimanCool440]

The end of the killer series... So sad. Also, i hate profile picture women youtuber channel on comments.

[@anthonyplacek9703]

are swedish women supposed to be vaguely menacing??? lol

[@somagai467]

Do I need to watch the other parts of this series to understand what pretentious college/art student gobbledegook bullshit is going on here?

[@toahero5925]

These aren't games you understand. Just accept the nonsense and try to enjoy the ride.

[@somagai467]

@@toahero5925 Ah, so it actually is pretentious art student garbage. Gotcha.

[@toahero5925]

@@somagai467 Seems more of a parody of said art student stuff, IMO.

[@somagai467]

@@toahero5925 maybe. Perhaps some Kaufman-esque satirical take.

[@Dreigonix]

@@somagai467 I think Flesh of the Killer might be exactly what you’re looking for.