Finally A Good Vampire Game

Now with added Castlevania
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[@indeimaus]

maus going dark working on code veronica, super system shock and stellar blade

[@MM-lv7iy]

Also Animal Well should be on the list. No spoilers, but it’s good stuff.

[@nukester9141]

Woo stellar blade

[@indeimaus]

@@MM-lv7iy I've actually finished it (not like all eggs but that's not my style) and it was great

[@MM-lv7iy]

@@indeimaus Nice! I do recommend going for all tools at least tho.

[@alexlayne6917]

Taxes

[@Elishrae]

Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines coming out "twenty years ago" gave me psychic damage, what the hell.

[@atlascove1810]

*bashing :^)

[@nofun594]

@@atlascove1810 its fine, my soak is pretty high

[@Iymarra]

Being reminded that is aggravated damage, sorry

[@iammask1073]

Really hope it turns out good since the game had constant delays.

[@Elishrae]

@@iammask1073 I'm a clown that never cancelled my pre-order, I just want the game to be decent :(

[@saterdei]

Having a fisherman boss completely ignore you as he keeps fishing minions to mess you up is pretty fresh! I haven't seen it before and it's about the maximum amount of salt a boss can deliver, by killing you without even bothering.

[@LecherousLizard]

Wait until you see the Ben the Old Wanderer. Bro only ever attacks you with a simple pushback that barely does any damage if you get in his face, otherwise he is just running around the forest (which is special in that if you stay in it too long, your minimap stops working and you have like half the vision range) and what kills you... is the wildlife that you keep running into. You can't actually kill the wildlife, because if you do, you'll lose the boss, so you have to keep on wailing on him and hopefully not die from giant frogs that want to perch on your face.

[@Arenoth21]

You got me with Goth mommy, Vampire is just a big bonus :D

[@LtCdrXander]

I see "goth mommy" in the thumbnail, and I click, it's that simple

[@HoneyknuckleSandwich]

He got me with goth

[@orxy5316]

Gen z are just such p*rn addicts

[@yasukeK1ng999]

He goth me with goth vampire mommy

[@willbordy]

12:25 The fact that he didn't turn into a bear to say, "bear with me" in the end of the video is criminal, but Can't complain, there is no bear police just like there is no vampire police

[@TheSpidersider]

Turn into a bear to get all the b*tches.

[@_Umbrael_]

There's no 2nd amendment in V Rising. Not allowed to bear arms.

[@sekira4516]

"lemme just turn into my true form" *Enters Rat Mode* I see Maus at last embraces the truth of his soul.

[@DSzaks]

Interesting to see some of the fights on normal difficulty. I'm playing solo on Brutal (cuz I have no friends :( lol) and the fight's aren't just harder, they are different. The fisherman for example summons a single HUGE serpent thing in the middle of the pond that smashes parts down and freezes part of the arena, instead of the little heads that shoot frost bolts. It's nice to see devs put that kind of work into the difficulty choices instead of just making things hit harder or have more HP.... though they do that also.

[@indeimaus]

yeah I look forward to playing it on brutal with friends and no deadline

[@_JPkun]

He did that to me too, I'm playing on normal, is the serpent bigger maybe?

[@DSzaks]

@@_JPkun Hmm, idk. I never saw the little serpents on my multiple fights with him as seen in the vid here. He only ever summoned the single big serpent. But if he also summons the big serpent on normal and it just wasn't shown here.... /shrug

[@jk56]

@@_JPkun Yes the serpent is like 5 times bigger than the one we see here, and there are indeed bosses later that are drastically different on brutal, for example a certain tailor. I stopped playing Brutal sometime in act 2 though, because that can get frustratingly too difficult in solo later in the game

[@LecherousLizard]

@@_JPkun Yup, the serpent on brutal takes up the entire pond in the middle. Doesn't really matter though, because your best bet is to just ignore it and hit the fisherman anyway, preferably by bouncing off the electric pufferfish on him.

[@r3dp9]

Teleporting with items: There's a server setting that can enable teleporting while holding items. It's mandatory QoL in singleplayer. I maxed out all the non combat easy mode settings, and STILL struggle with resources sometimes. Crossbows are bad: Yes, but try bows. Crossbows lock you in place for a fixed animation, bows can be cancelled a little bit earlier and can be overcharged for a stronger shot. There are multiple bosses and even minion fights I wouldn't have beaten without a bow. "What are you going to do, call the vampire police? They don't exist.": That's what makes Vampire the Masquerade interesting.

[@LecherousLizard]

I tried both bows and crossbows. I'd say crossbows are better. Yes, they lock you in place, but all the alternative attacks have zero cast time, which is a huge thing, where the bow requires you to use the primary attack 3 times (which requires a windup longer than the crossbow fixed animation) before you can efficiently use an alt. attack. With a crossbow you only have to follow up with a single primary attack to get the most of the weapon, which is perfectly doable after a dodge, especially if you use the Illusion one which draws aggro for a long time.

[@Nerthos]

I abandoned bows in favour of sword+spell spear for the last bosses, worked quite well.

[@Maioly]

Bows carried me to the endgame, occasionally switching to pistols if things got closer range. but for the final boss... well, there is only one good way to fight Dracula Whippin' it good!

[@toolatetothestory]

I look at the Vampire Lady you designed and my first thought was "Oh, hello Integra"

[@TheWaterdog6]

"Imagine being called the Stone Breaker." Imagine being called the "Scar giver"

[@skeetsmcgrew3282]

The first time I heard that I thought someone was making a joke

[@derpishthemememerchant5838]

Shadow of war ahh titles

[@ShadKats]

1:22 "So we raise from our coffin like Chernobog just kidnapped our lover" Blood reference! Loved that game!

[@TheGuy53X]

I almost screamed "HELL YEAH" when I heard that lol

[@youngrootv]

You can’t convince me that this game isn’t just a normal day in Australia

[@dastvan8002]

As an Australian I can confirm. My Aunt’s a vampire and she looks and acts just like this one.

[@germanmandalorian3514]

Man, be a Vampire in Australia? Thats a different breed of Vampire on this Sun "blessed" Place! Respect to her.

[@macca13245]

We have a bigger Werewolf problem than vampires here in Australia

[@germanmandalorian3514]

@@macca13245 You Guys have a bigger Problem of everything in Australia! :D

[@kingleech16]

Not hot enough to be Australia.

[@TheOnlyToblin]

9:09 AW YES, this is why we watch Indei: THE RAT SKETCHES! Gotta love the rodent sketches. I'm here for it.

[@OldeVikingOriginal]

Oof, I remember spawning Nibbles the Rat inside my castle, this was during the beta. I realized too late that the little bugger was way too difficult for me to handle, he was spawn killing me over and over and I couldnt get him out. So, during my lamentations a few fellow neighbours passing by heard my cries and offered to help. I was hesitant at first, but I had nothing too valuable and I needed this vermin out of my home. So I desperately opened the doors and we had a battle of the ages. Thank you lads, whoever you where, also thanks for not robbing me dry after the ordeal.

[@tehphoebus]

For those of you wondering. My buddy that got me started playing about a month before the 1.0 release described it initially as "if Valheim and Diablo had a baby that was really into Vampires." The building is very good. Most of the QOL things you would want. The boss fights are super fun and scale with the number of people. It's a great combination of base building and action. The progression swings between the two very nicely. If anyone at Stunlock happens to read this, PLEASE I just want some methods to grab a specific number from a stack. Please let us type it.

[@Andy_Sgouros]

The goddamn thumbnail 😮❤

[@AgentSmith-oh7sb]

I love the Angry Beavers music used. Loved that show as a kid.

[@gorshe74]

YES dude lets GO. V rising is the perfect encapsulation of vampire fantasy Im so glad its getting the traction it so rightfully deserves. Battlerite was also an unbelievable slapper and I miss it dearly

[@lolasdm6959]

But does a vampire build his Castile himself thou?

[@ExceedProduction]

Battlerite failing as it did was a travesty. It was great for what it was.

[@TheWaterdog6]

You know, I enjoy the specific name call outs your doing each video. With enough time and videos, you will be able to call out every single one of your fans and random people watching by name.

[@maxifernandez1760]

"We raised from our coffin like Chernobog just kidnapped my lover" goated blood reference

[@Ph4n_t0m]

The Quincey bit had me genuinely chuckling out loud in that satisfactory full-body-shaking way - i nearly spilled my coffee too. Really enjoyed that, thank you :)

[@Streggae9961]

I am a simple man with simple taste I see Goth Vampire Mommy in the thumbnail and I'm already there. Hope you get around to playing Animal Well soon, even outside Metroidvania Month.

[@itscodysteven]

Major bonus points for using the Angry Beavers theme song

[@ThebeardedBossYT]

2 Indeimaus videos in 1 week! What did we do to deserve this?!

[@manfallout91]

I love playing this game, building Castle as a Vampire is such a joy.

[@vinicius_nunes]

That 'The Sims' song was priceless! The nostalgia hit hard. Awesome video as usual Indeimaus. Thank you for a great time.

[@anexplosion5436]

8:25 You can actually turn that off in the advanced settings, and teleport no matter what your holding.

[@MaliciousMallard]

Excited that you found this! Been playing since last year and I adore this game

[@arcanefeline]

I got addicted to this game. The best vampire sim I've ever seen.

[@slifer1178]

1:29 That is the most Random Blood reference.

[@brassknucklehead1083]

V Rising is the fuckin BEST. They cooked for years and it’s a medium rare masterpiece!

[@poweroffriendship2.0]

This vampire game has better lore than the entire Twilight saga.

[@Unhallowed_Saint]

The angry beavers theme song playing while fighting the "not a beaver" bear is pinnacle editing.

[@Defarious]

Stunlock sounded super familiar, and now I realize they are the geniuses behind Battlerite! So now I have to buy V rising on principle.

[@calciferscurse5445]

I can't believe you're covering this, I love it. The game is amazing, start to finish.

[@QuantumKatmusic]

I'm so happy you're playing this, ive been glued to this game since i found it a week or so ago, seeing a new indiemause video and it's this game is perfect, and no surprise really, this game Is amazing❤

[@gigaus0]

nice choice of bomberman music

[@tomaspaniagua1006]

Havent watched maus in a while, and i am glad he is still making bangers. time to binge.

[@Glitchedsoulsborne]

Yes!!! Coming in clutch with the angry beavers intro music!

[@mimishay2348]

I appreciate the angry beavers musical cue once you mentioned a big beaver.

[@lalalalalalalala97]

wow thanks for the tip. totaly forgot i had that game. well i am gona play it now!

[@orionvictoria1]

I appreciate the Sims 1 music 3:37 to 4:06

[@phasedcloak2835]

9:05 i will never get tired of this bit! ever since Dishonored, every time i see rat or "maus", that voice pop in my head like brain parasite

[@jazzypants8188]

2:59 that background music set off my nostalgia and I can't tell where its from.

[@silervanguard1998]

Been playing V Rising shortly since its release. Absolutely ecstatic to see you finally play it! I only have Dracula left and I will have officially solo'd all bosses :)

[@_Asleep_]

That thumbnail is an instant like!

[@MafiaCow01]

I was on the fence about getting this game. This video convinced me. Grats Stunlock on your successful sponsorship

[@vampuricknight1]

The angry beavers background music was top tier.

[@Hornet219]

That spider that webbed you in the sun was clearly a master strategist. If they hadn't been cought off guard by the fact you could respawn inside the "castle" (in air quotes becouse its a shack at that point) they just took from you by right of conquest, they would have definitly become a Spider Queen Boss in time.

[@Helder_Mark]

9:03 i live for the indeimaus rat skits, in every upload

[@vampe777]

8:30 You can enable teleportation with resources in settings, as many other things (HP, damage and resources multipliers, starting with different levels of eqipment and straight up creative mode with infinite resources)

[@indeimaus]

yeah were playing with that now!

[@mohammadabdallah8571]

Yes finally the mouse has blessed us with another vampire video

[@MsJesterJP]

The angry beavers theme song called out to my old dried husk of a brain, bringing back fond memories watching saturday morning cartoons.

[@preyo6511]

Indei rat voices makes every video better

[@masteratom1065]

Gotta watch your vids to the end cuz the outro song is a banger

[@Geektron3000]

I was not expecting the Angry Beavers throwback! Ahhh sweat childhood memories.

[@tritiumexposure5094]

hell yea, glad to see this game get the recognition it deserves

[@MasterKcoop]

This makes me wanna pick it up again

[@shoutingtaco6147]

Literally when i got the nibbles the rat part of the video, I literally saw a mouse at my work i thought i was imagining it

[@Areon19]

V rising was amazing in early access im excited for the full release

[@sickgringo007]

When you made dinner, you're looking for something to watch while eating and a Maus video pops up 😘👌

[@afpops]

Ok. The 28th exposure to V Rising has convinced me to add it to the wishlist. Great video, thanks man

[@mikked01]

I dunno how much Indie pays the artist who does his thumbnails, but give them a raise!

[@imperialtrooper927]

Duuuude, this game looks amazing. More of this pls :D

[@DmytroBogdan]

In 12 min you did a better lets play than others do in 10h series

[@mingelcoac]

Wasn't very hyped for this game then I saw the thumbnail and I now feel I might just play it. Your artist is as good as I am predictable.

[@NinjaStreak]

An Indiemaus video. Instant like 👍🏻

[@lmSheep]

Ahh I was so excited to see the title then I realized I already finished this one

[@HolloA_21]

Love the vids man🔥🔥🔥

[@AngryTheGnome]

It's him, he is the giant rat who makes all of the rules

[@frankponti]

That was sick.

[@fedda9999]

10:43 nothing will stop finn from fishing

[@thedoc7184]

I NEED to play this

[@marcdamon1471]

I love vampire games however this is also making me think of what kinda werewolf games that could be made

[@carlharris4265]

I love your rats bits!

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

looks fun! Evil West was a really fun fast game as well.

[@luka_unleashed307]

you can change the settings regarding teleporting with items, its a REALLY involved process tho, took me awhile to figure it out, tho ive since forgotten how.

[@shyspacewolf4675]

you can change the teleport mechanics to let you teleport with everything in the files. only works for private servers though.

[@toxicwaltz0863]

The angry beavers music was key

[@dammbenderisgreat]

Dawg I've had this game for like 2 years at this point

[@Aldor623]

You had me at ''goth mommy vampire''

[@Revenge221]

I checked fsnowzombie's portfolio, no Vampire Mommy artwork found. Sad day. Great video as always!

[@silvertaken]

Same, I couldn't find it anywhere. :(

[@RacoonCitySlayer-cb6mo]

Gotta have Animal Well video! I mean, it came out in Metroidvania month. I mean, if you want to, though. I hate it when KZbinrs feel pressured into making videos they don't want to make.

[@xato495]

8:35 for PVE playthrough you can turn teleportation on in the settings

[@JesterSpecter]

I did NOT expect the Angry Beavers theme song at 2:56

[@MrLalabai]

I want the full let's play where you change the voiceover whenever you change your form to a rat

[@Conner6969]

What a great birthday present to get from my favorite edgelord youtuber, thank you Mista Maus! Now if only he could bring back that old intro of his with the purple tinted city.. Ahhh, some things are truly best as a dream

[@davidadrmd4636]

"the house is made of wood for now. but wood is for suckers." yeah, it s a vampire, it 100% correct

[@OdinCasts]

Was wondering when you'd get around to this

[@AwesomeJedi182]

The thumbnail art got me acting unwise

[@thewalkingmeat8523]

When I see such games I always have the urge to play as the vampire hunters or some kind of Paladin

[@MrGruland]

sims 1 music when building nice

[@skal-tel8077]

I literally just beat the end boss for this game as I refreshed youtube and found this vid. xD

[@Blakobness]

This is such a good game, I played it during early access too, and they still added so much with the 1.0 release that came with the Castlevania crossover. New features, new weapon types, a new biome, new crafting and refinement stations. Also you can change the settings of the world you make to allow yourself to carry items while teleporting and even in bat form. I did this for my current play through just to save me the time, it's not something I felt like I needed to deal with a second time. The game actually has a surprising amount of modifiers you can change on world creation, worth taking a look at before you play, but I would still recommend playing the default if it's your first time through.

[@Never_Tobe]

It's a great game. I just finished the final boss today. I had a lot of fun playing it with friends.

[@LecherousLizard]

One thing I don't really like is how the boss fights go from "OK" through "OK if you get the gimmick" to suddenly "Tohou bullethell, but the boss also spawns an army of trash mobs that can kill you in a single second if you ignore them", which forced you to play cheap builds, like full on ranged, if not outright necromancer build where you personally never hit the boss, you just spawn skellingtons with every spell that tank, aggro and kill the boss for you. Like, I'm fresh after the spider boss (Ungora) and not only every third attack gives me NieR Automata flashbacks, the trash spider mobs the boss spawns more or less are guaranteed to kill you if they hit you once, because they have about zero cooldown on attacks, each attacks slows you so much you can't physically get away without the dash that's on an 8 second cooldown and then you have to navigate a minefield of poison pools the boss throws every other third attack that damage you for about a 1/5th of your HP for as much as looking in their general direction. Castle building is fun though, but I wish there were more building spots with lakes and ponds. I basically only found 3 such spots of size sufficient to actually build a castle in them.

[@mse433]

i always love the rat voices

[@crispx19]

5:12 LMAO , that caught me off guard, i laughed so fucking hard, the fucking ASH BABY SCREAM AJAKSHADDAHKSJAA

[@WOMFT]

My blood do be flowing

[@RallForeman]

Played V Rising a year ago with friends when only 2 Shard Bosses were out. Just started again with one of them and having a Blast. Near the end of Act II on Brutal on a PvE server a great time getting my ass kicked by some bosses then rolling bosses that are considered hard by the community. Games downright great. Glad it's getting the publicity.