You Cannot Escape This Game... - In Stars And Time

[@frapollo94]

Hey, if you read this the day of the upload, I'm sick, and wanted to say a couple of things! - I'm getting better! But in case I don't reply or heart to some of you that's the reason :D (or maybe I just hate you) - Hope you'll like this essay, it's different than the stuff I usally bring, but after Noita and Digimon world videos this one felt like a continuation of that flow, and I like it! - REALLY hope the narrating tone doesn't end up being cringe or bad, it's only the second time in a video I try to do this sort of "Darker" narration (the first time was horrible) - all the editing was done while sick and/or sleep deprived, you may find 1 or 2 or 3thousand audio errors (honestly I don't even know if the video actually works, didn't rewatch it after the production, and my editing program bugs videos very often) - I think MAYBE the next long video may be another 100 days, this time on Digimon World Next Order, but it's a project for at least january/february 2025 - Goodnight Frapollers

[@assistantfire]

Good for you or sad for you, I aint reading alltha Jokes aside, Anyways get well soon and try not to work while sick next time frap

[@wegocray3830]

give me back my sleep man...Hope you get better soon tho, we miss our funny handsome italian man.

[@XyerDark]

Don't worry too much about the narration, it only comes out bad if you're trying to overdo it, have fun with it even if it's a dark subject, as long as you share your excitement it's not gonna be bad. Also get well lol

[@sonic1on2wiiu]

Woohoo more Digimon let's goooooo

[@KuroShi-qb6eu]

I'm glad you're getting better!

[@tofastninj9747]

My favorite thing is that this is not all. There are more moments where the "script" breaks, party interactions that always makes me laugh, and other ways to interpret the story. The game is very good at reacting to what the player does and I would recommend that everyone play this game to see what wasn't covered in this playthrough.

[@frapollo94]

Yeah I had to cut some interactions due to extreme lenght, and I'm pretty sure I still missed a good amount of little secrets

[@jolecaes2517]

He actually did it, he finished the video

[@frapollo94]

Hours of sleep: N/A

[@strawberrypillz2160]

Absolute unit

[@lunaw2174]

Since you asked for trans opinions on the writing of characters like Isabeau: Generally whenever a writer asks trans people how to write a trans character, that is exactly what we'll say we want to see, it's the first and most common sentinment you'll see in posts on reddit asking us about how to write a trans character, for example. We're people too, trans is just one of those things that are part of it the same way you're italian or gay or a fighter. Having the stuff come up naturally and within the themes of the world is so much cooler than "look at this character this character is trans don't you love the trans character" and it also helps with the main point of wanting trans representation: If it's just another trait they have, it becomes a normal part of a normal person, and in the end that's what most people want to be treated as. That said, trans (and gay) representation has this problem where unless it's extremely explicit, people will treat it like it's not a trans character. Like Isabeau outright saying "if I change again" is still almost at the point where you'll have some idiot coming in and going "Nono isabeau was totally talking about just changing his name because he has many manly names" or some stupid excuse to refuse that he is trans. It often results in this awkward situation where you almost have to beat people over the head with it, without making it their whole personality. Imagine you have an Italian character in a game set in America, and they mention the kind of food they used to eat growing up, but then a bunch of people start saying "oh he wasn't Italian he just visited Italy and likes to talk about it, and he just knows the language because he visited a lot". Just because the character didn't explicitly say "I am Italian", people are trying to turn him American instead because American is the "normal" Also, if the character is going to be ANYTHING it should be relevant, like Isabeau is trans and that fits the themes of change they're working with a lot, so that's really good, or Vivian in the thousand year door is othered by her sisters who bully her and refuse to include her as a sister, it doesn't have to be a massive thing but there has to be some relevance other than "btw this character is trans", just their relationships or how it affects their outlook on life, or if they're struggling with it at some point. If that isn't the case it can come up in a character bio, but it shouldn't be mentioned in a situation that benefits nothing from it. Again this makes occasional awkward situations where it needs to be so explicit that the relevance becomes an afterthought, because it has to be so obvious that you can't deny it if you want people to take it seriously. Anyway. Love your videos Frapollo, thanks you for the great experiences.

[@frapollo94]

Ngl when I was reading the italian in american game and thought of Bandit Keith in yugioh and the possibility of someone saying he isn't American just cause he never states he's.

[@blahblah-hz8ey]

Your disgusting way of life has led directly to the destruction of progressive democracy You stole the worlds chance to fight climate change so you can piss in front of little girls, hope it was worth it

[@blahblah-hz8ey]

@@frapollo94Don’t give these trans a thought, they will ruin your career like they ruined my country

[@goldsk5877]

i'm pretty sure that the dev had to flatout tweet "isabeau is trans" because the wikis couldn't accept what we got in the actual game as "enough evidence" too....

[@blahblah-hz8ey]

Coward deleted my comment Losing lots of respect for small creators lately Stop buying into this agenda

[@The_Slumber_incident]

I was gone for 5 weeks and this man played in stars in time, one of the greatest indie games of 2023

[@frapollo94]

I'm very surprised I didn't see many people play this gem

[@nightmerc7113]

4:52 I didn’t know i needed to see Frapollo dance until this moment. That ia blessed

[@frapollo94]

IA?! THIS IS REAL LIFEEEE

[@nightmerc7113]

@@frapollo94 IS* SORRY BRO

[@thedecentgamer8250]

There’s a non 0 chance that someone else already said this or you have already figured it out after the fact, but in Dormont there is a peel that you can slip and die on

[@frapollo94]

I actually think I missed it!

[@Palindome]

1:14:13 I think in that moment, mirabelle isn't necessarily contradicting herself but rather, is holding herself to higher standards. She put a ton of pressure on herself when she claimed to be blessed by the change god, and believes *she* has to perfectly follow the change belief to live up to that claim

[@frapollo94]

meh that didn't convince me too much, she seems ecstatic when she talks about the breaking tradition thing, if the Change God belief allows it to my eyes she just appears kinda stupid

[@dionmager1068]

I personally believe read it as that she has had this struggle for longer, and in the moment where she's excited about not changing it's her real beliefs coming through. ​I remember Loop even had a line where they say that Mira seems unsatisfied with her position as housemaiden. Feeling like not changing goes against the beliefis what makes it so hard for her to accept wanting to be the same during her friend quest. At the end of it Sif even says that noone needs to know to which she laughs. To summarize, I think when she says not changing is bad it's her talking as a housemaiden, while her excitement for not changing as change is Mirabelle shining through@@frapollo94

[@jakirachan]

Favorite video of the year! It’s amazing how much you were able to convey the story and your feelings towards it. So much emotions and heartbreaks that I just sobbed all the way to the end of the video. Im glad you made this video, definitely would like to see more of it!

[@frapollo94]

Thank you so much!

[@GVILTY]

This game is one of my favorite pieces of art ever. Thank you so much for covering it❤

[@frapollo94]

Thanks to you for the support!

[@Kasai606]

I'm a huge fan of ISAT, my initial experience with this game was me playing it non-stop for 2 days. It really felt like I was stuck in this game. Anyway excited to hear Frap's experience

[@neonwyvern]

Same! Glad to hear I'm not alone!

[@android19willpwn]

dude same. Fucked up my tendons for like a week

[@Kasai606]

@@android19willpwn your.. Your tendons? How

[@raylight1993]

Thank you for the video essay, over 2 hours of Frapollo talking about a game he loves is exactly what I needed at this very moment. (Also thank you for the good cry) 1:12:42 Ask and thou shall receive (When I have time)

[@frapollo94]

Ahahahaha take all the time you need, and thanks!

[@PedroElMaestro]

As a frenchman hearing Mal du Pays pronounced Mal du pet (fart sickness) got a few chuckles out of me

[@awadi6596]

Pareil X)

[@frapollo94]

DAMN From my 3 years of french in middle school I was almost sure Pays was pronunced in the way I said... I didn't want to look it up cause I was very confident :(

[@PedroElMaestro]

@@frapollo94 pays is just one of our infinite number of trick words and it's pronounced pay-ee, couldn't explain why it's pronounced like that tho it doesn't make sense

[@Jormundgandr-jg5xg]

Frap, dude, this essay was FIRE. I honestly love to hear you narrate some dark and not-so-popular game, and the way you do it… those acting skills are FENOMENAL. Good job Frapollo, it was fenomenal. Chef's kiss.

[@frapollo94]

Thanks a bunch!

[@ramja9107]

This game is such a master piece. It immediately became my game of 2023 because of how good the writing is.

[@greenhydra10]

23:36 Couldn't help yourself, could you? Oh who am I kidding, I would've done the exact same thing.

[@frapollo94]

There was actually the full thing initially, but then I just cut it cause the video with all the uncut stuff was around 3 hours...

[@EeveeHawkFan]

A wholeass movie length Frapollo video? In this economy? On a peak game? Sign me up

[@Yangfamilysd]

18:20 FEAR AND HUNGER

[@SiriusFrostalite]

4:53 43:10 an italian boy busts it down masochism style, is he goated with the swaws?

[@ArtoriasAndSiffo]

yes (I swear I legitimately laughed out loud like a moron-)

[@saturnking-il4fp]

he's smoving breaking down italian style

[@frapollo94]

I'm one of the worst dancers I know (I know like 30 people)

[@SiriusFrostalite]

​@frapollo94 Nah, you got courage to dance that's already more than I'd say alot of us have.

[@stegosandrosos1291]

​@@frapollo94 Frapalle dance

[@thewes77]

I played this game a couple of months ago and it was insanely good. I was going through some mental stuff and college stuff. I think when I left a review, I compared what it does to your heart to Kintsugi, breaking your heart and fixing it with gold.

[@KyoshiCadre]

I absolutely adore In Stars and Time, and I'm super happy more people are covering it. Thank you so much for this video!

[@kallistaedwards8144]

4:52 I never though I needed Frapollo dancing so badly That healed my soul thank you ❤

[@delicia5606]

also non-purple clothes frapollo, it's like a shiny version of him

[@Gazaster]

IN STARS AND TIME MENTIONED WE'RE SO BACKKKKK

[@frapollo94]

[@Bluecho4]

Same.

[@X-SPONGED]

1:15:50 In defense of Mirabel, I think the contradictions here are purposeful. She's very.... emotional throughout the game, sometimes quite nervous, a bit jumpy one might say. If Sif expresses their care by constantly self sacrificing at any given chance. Mirabel expresses it verbally and emotionally, quite frequently. She's also quite doubtful of herself, she questions why the head maiden even chose her out of everyone. It makes sense for her entire conflict to be thinking she's in the wrong for not wanting to "change" even though it's completely valid in literally everyone else's eyes. She probably thinks she's expected to be something she's not after the head maiden gave her the Change God's blessing. Now she's no ordinary housemaiden but the savior, the key to stopping the King. It's a huge responsibility to bear. After all, if she herself doesn't want to really change, is she even worthy of the Change God's blessing? Is she even worthy to call herself faithful? Is it selfish to want to not change? I think the point of the side mission is regardless of what her faith says or anyone else says, she should try to be more confident in herself. She can simply choose to be who she is, breaking the cycle of change is in itself a change. She doesn't have to change for anyone's sake, if she's in a good place where she is, that's good enough.

[@frapollo94]

THat's the point tho it's not selfish and it's not unfaithful, and it's stated in several dialogues, Change god sees positively breaking traditions, and also Change god thinks you shouldn't care about other people's feelings blocking you from changing in the way you want. If she's really devoted she wouldn't care too much about changing by not changing in my opinion. Maybe I'm missing something but her resolution would have been more interesting if Change God actually didn't allow normally breaking traditions. THERE is when Sif circumvents the system and proposes to change by not changing and Change god sends a sign of consent, idk something like the dagger given to sif, maybe he could give a special brooch to Mira or something

[@X-SPONGED]

@@frapollo94 I simultaneously agree and a bit not. Yes, it would've been awesome if Mirabel just said "fuck God, I'm happy with where I am." but as I said, the problem is literally all in le head. She's making a big fuss over nothing because she thinks THAT'S what is expected of her. Her arc (I think) was learning she didn't need to keep thinking what others would think of her and just be more confident in herself. (If I got that right ig, idk lol im just a rando)

[@frapollo94]

Nono lemme clarify, I too think her arc is that, not having to fulfill some expectations, and as I said I like the idea of the message, the point is that it's based on something which isn't in a real conflict, cause her god already allows to do what she wants to do, and also, let's be honest, what's more "strong" in terms of change than literally breaking a tradition? And that's why I found her arc unnecessary, cause there is no real struggle to go against... In a less elaborated way let's say she reminded me of those 13yo from old shows like braceface which made up problems over nothing

[@X-SPONGED]

@@frapollo94 ah I see, in that case I agree wholeheartedly. Maybe instead of focusing on her want to "not change", it could instead focus on the perceived burden of being the vessel for the Change God's blessing. Should Mirabel change who she is to be a "proper" savior? Etc etc.

[@wegocray3830]

Man Frapollo, why you gotta do this everytime I'm about to fall asleep. Now I gotta watch it all to sleep.

[@saturnking-il4fp]

i bet ya will dream about frapp༎ຶ⁠‿⁠༎ຶ

[@frapollo94]

No worries Cray I lost my sleep too making it, now you do the same, exchange

[@shadowtheimpure]

When little indie games like this can tell a more impactful story than 90% of AAA titles that are coming out today, it shows that the studios have mostly lost touch. This was made in RPG Maker 2K3, by the way, which makes it all the more impressive.

[@frapollo94]

No It's rpgmaker MV, but still yeah I agree with your point!

[@therubycommand2397]

"It wouldve been too... heavy?" 27:05 Said by the fear and hunger guy, lol

[@frapollo94]

Hey hey, just cause I played a macabre game doesn't mean I'm emotionless! Or maybe...

[@therubycommand2397]

@@frapollo94 LOL, I'm aware, it was just funny to me. Also, while you're here, keep it up, your content is great. You were the 3rd highest gaming creator on my gaming KZbin wrapped and I was the top 0.2% of your viewers. It's fun to binge, and your stuff is funny. Keep it up.

[@vizzzyy190]

im so glad that you started this video with start again!!!! its not necessary to enjoy the full game, but i think it adds so so much to the story and the characters

[@sauce1393]

yes!!! isat has gripped me and i'm so surprised you covered this game! very happy about it!! and i'm glad someone else gets just how GOATED odile is!!! she is peak!!!! every single time you went 'odile is best character' i was there, nodding along. the dancing section was so funny btw. Loved the vid!

[@CrystalGeny]

Genuinely, a FANTASTIC video about this fantastic game. Your narration was incredibly accurate to the vibes the game tries to put forth, and it was so entertaining to hear it expressed :D And the fact that there are so many parts of the game left to discover and see for yourself if you play it, is insane! I do so wish we got to see you play the game live, but it also is a very different experience playing by yourself vs with friends or on a stream. Either way, this game is so impactful and I'm happy you did it justice!! I'd genuinely love to see more video essays from you in the future if you ever plan on them!

[@frapollo94]

I plan for sure to make more video essays! The next one will probably be about something I consider the worst game ever

[@OzwotWolf]

All i can say was, this was ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! thank you frap~ without you i probably wouldn't have ever known about is wonderful story but honestly having you narrating it too made it somewhat more special, i don't know how to really put these feelings in to words (Like a certain someone who couldn't say something till the end) but your enjoyment along with my own as the story unfolded really made it feel just alot more special than if I'd played it myself~ i bad at words but game was wonderful and your narration made it even cuter~

[@frapollo94]

Thank you so much! Glad you liked it!

[@LuisGonzalez-ui7ow]

15 minutes into watching and I just go straight to steam and buy the game so I can play along as I watch. Specially after beating Living with sister monochrome fantasy, I love this type of art style and color scheme being used in RPGs, it looks fantastic; and just from listening to the music for a few secs in the clip I can already tell it's gonna be banger soundtrack like Lisa: the joyful another awesome game with unique art style. what a treat, thank you Frapollo!

[@frapollo94]

Thanks to you for the support!

[@LuisGonzalez-ui7ow]

@@frapollo94 it is an honor!

[@shambler7030]

"White man has been here" "How can you tell?" "2:17:41"

[@mister_raff3470]

I got a gaming recap from youtube and you appeared there as the second channel I watched the most in this year about games, and I watched you 21 times more than the overall viewer (idk if I believe this or not to be honest) but when I saw this the first thing I did was smile, because you are a great man who do great content, even if its not about F&H like this video and de digimon video (that I watched at least 6 times) so I just wanted to thank you for doing all this videos and I hope to see even more in the future Um salve do Brasil, amigo

[@frapollo94]

Thank you so much!

[@robogon2934]

This video was wonderful. I'm not the type to comment on youtube much, but I wanted to say this was an absolute joy to watch. The storytelling, pacing and narration was amazing- Odile simping included. Thanks for making this.

[@frapollo94]

Awww thank you so much! Odile is the queen

[@thiacemc6024]

One of the best video of your channel. You really have a talent for story telling, hope you will get the visibility you deserve ^^

[@frapollo94]

Thank you so much!

[@meconopsis98]

I really like the way you take your time to discover and observe things and ask questions. It's an amazing game and you did such a great job with the video, it shows that you enjoy what you're doing.

[@frapollo94]

Thank you so much!

[@firestarr5812]

I finished a blind play through of this game today- I had to stop myself from watching the video when I saw it this morning. I’ve come back now. Much like crabs, it was inevitable.

[@frapollo94]

Much like the carrot method, it was necessary

[@TheAlmightySpode]

Love seeing a Frapollo update on some obscure game I've never heard of.

[@frapollo94]

Hell yeah I'm more surprised I didn't see many videos on this game

[@nekuchan900]

I've been liking these essays a lot! Of course there's a lot to improve on, but that's gonna come with the more you do these kinds of videos. They're very entertaining nonetheless, looking forward to the digimon one next!

[@willcheat]

Pretty sure the message behind Mira's quest isn't "Not changing is ok", but "You should change what you yourself wish to change about yourself, not because other people expect you to change". She wants nothing to do with romantic relationships, the idea of having a physical partner disgusts her, but she feels pressured to do so, in the name of her belief. Not wanting to change one aspect of herself doesn't make her a hypocrite when she insults the king for wanting to freeze Vaugarde in time.

[@frapollo94]

I thought I explained myself better than that, the reason for which I think it's a bad resolution is cause no one is blocking her from doing that. Change belief allows and supports breaking traditions and multiple npcs confirm that too. It seems to me she's making up a problem that doesn't exist. If change god was against breaking traditions then I'd greatly understand this... also someone else said that her being housemaiden needs to change even more than others. What changes more than literally breaking a tradition?

[@willcheat]

@@frapollo94 No one is blocking her overtly, but she still feels there's an implied pressure to find a bondmate, as that is what she perceives as tradition in the change belief (Yes, the idea there's tradition in a religion built 110% on change is pretty ironic and paradoxical). And yeah, like you said, what better exemplifies change than changing the system itself. It's that fact that Sif helps her realize. My comment is that, at 1:13:10, you say "she doesn't want to change, she's good as she is [...] which is kind of hypocritical after she insulted the king for not wanting to change". Not wanting to change one aspect of yourself hardly compares to wanting to freeze absolutely everything as it is. Also, kinda bummed you didn't show the "kinda sus" event, but hell, at 2h+ runtime for this video essay, I certainly won't blame you for not showing it. Thanks a lot for this video Fraps :)

[@poke3534]

PLEASE continue to do longer videos like this because I love watching them. Probably going to rewatch the noita one already

[@frapollo94]

Thanks!

[@SmoothAsFelt]

This is one of those games that's so fascinating to me in so many ways. Always happy to see people talk about it

[@frapollo94]

[@The_Slumber_incident]

4:51 frapollo dance jump-scare 23:37 undertale reference jump-scare 43:09 2nd dance jump-scare 🗣🗣🗣🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯

[@batproofblusoldier2973]

Good lord, this was good. I'm going to force my friend to play this now, they're gonna love it

[@fisherman08123]

My power cable says otherwise

[@frapollo94]

The game is still there :D

[@matejharmunt8725]

not on RAM

[@minttea9643]

The ending actually made me chuckle. Great video as always

[@frapollo94]

Thanks!

[@jaysonata3211]

Hey dude, you did a righteous job on this! Thanks for making this! I really want to go pick up a copy to play with my partner after seeing this.

[@frapollo94]

Thanks!

[@ornofthetalon1]

Thank you for helping me relive that story.

[@LostTheGame6]

God damnit Frapollo, I was almost past the point where I didn't think about that game every day, and now I'm gonna have to almost cry thinking about Odile and Isabeau again. (great video, love that style)

[@frapollo94]

Odile always in our heart

[@Onedepressedgamer]

Ah yes frap and ultra depressing games perfect to sit through dinner

[@frapollo94]

You're welcome... ehhh... Onedepressedgamer... damn now I know why you like this

[@Onedepressedgamer]

@@frapollo94 i am depressed after all

[@therenegadegamer7422]

@Onedepressedgamer I might not be on your level of depression as I'm not named after it but I share the same tendency of wanting games to destroy me with feels and ISAT was one of the best at it

[@X-SPONGED]

10/10 watched the vid till the end and legit gave a standing ovation while bawling my eyes out and doing the Martin Scorsese pose out of sheer PEAKness of the writing. Another good upload as always, pain-talian man👍

[@frapollo94]

[@dragoniceful]

Odile is amazing, and very protective, jumping in front of the party when Siffrin acts too erratically

[@CapnKuma]

Not going to lie this damm video had me tearing up near the end i got way more hooked into this story than i thought i would and i mean yeah there are one or two questionable points to it but it was more the journey of it that hit deep also i couldn't even imagine the amount of work that went behind a video like this so kudos to yo Frapp this video was absolutely AMAZING and i didn't have any problems with the narration style or pacing i honestly think it fit rather well for the tone of the game and what not. Anyway thanks for the content Frapp you really outdone yourself with this one and i can not wait to see what you bring out next!

[@pringerx1337]

Thank you for making this it was so good I could listen to you forever! ❤

[@Duckchair]

Im glad my most viewed gaming KZbinr played this game. Obsurdly underrated game.

[@frapollo94]

[@bunnybakesstuff]

One of my favorite youtubers doing a video on one of my favorite games? I'm so hyped!!!

[@jmenz6285]

Loved your video. You've put a lot of work into it, and it came out great.

[@frapollo94]

Thank you so much!

[@alexursu4403]

22:51 I'm willing to bet it's not the sleep that got you crying, mr. Theatre Guy.

[@OMEGAXD303]

Ah, yet another black and white game that came out of nowhere making me invested and watched for hours again, thanks frap.

[@OMEGAXD303]

Just finished the video, that was awesome, genuinely, such a great experience that was, thank you again for making me able to experience this game by just watching to the end

[@frapollo94]

Everybody gangsta until the black and white game enters the steam library

[@saturnking-il4fp]

and even if sick frapp still deliver another amazing video the determination is ASTONISHING ( and an inspiration) good recovery frappy (⁠◕⁠ᴗ⁠◕⁠✿⁠)

[@frapollo94]

Don't do this at home, 9 doctors out of 10 suggest to sleep

[@saturnking-il4fp]

​@@frapollo94 we're listening to that single doctor (⁠つ⁠✧⁠ω⁠✧⁠)⁠つ

[@fobytox2277]

I didn't expect it, but it couldn't be otherwise ig. It's not that I'm against it, on the contrary, thats an awesome game. Thank you for the vid, Fraps!

[@krixpie1682]

Thanks for make video about this game, I didn't hear about this game at all, and now it's one of my favorite game on RPG maker ❤

[@frapollo94]

[@Roman-ik3cf]

I think that the thing of "changing by not changing" being weird is that, while it's breaking a tradition, it is pretty much not doing one of the main things you are asked to do as a Housemaiden of Change as, even if the Change God doesn't care about what you do, some people might judge her for that (not all followers of any religion follow it to the letter after all). Still, great video! I finished In Stars And Time a few weeks ago so this came right on time lol

[@frapollo94]

The problem is she's the one who confirms breaking traditions is encouraged by the change god, therefore changing by not changing shouldn't be a problem at all, as she's changing something. And going even deeper, isn't breaking a tradition one of the strongest possible changes? If anything people would love this imo Thank you for the support!

[@KyoshiCadre]

If you are ever interested in the speedrun for this game for any reason, feel free to hit me up! Its actually pretty interesting~

[@frapollo94]

Thanks mate!

[@hugoxia5067]

I wanted to do this game and discover it in it’s entirety, but I want to watch this 2hours long video by Frapollo, truly a one of kind dilemma ! Without watching it, I already know this video is a certified Banger !

[@somemeansfish8987]

Man time loops and games that revolve around them get shit on as a concept but in recent years they have just been bangers after banger,it's insane

[@frapollo94]

They do get that? Timeloop to me was always one of the most fascinating concepts you can expand on :( I'm sad to hear that happened

[@karotconcarne3325]

Thanks for making this vid, otherwise I'd probably never know about this gem, and I have to admit, some scenes sure did bring a tear to my eye. I know how hard it must be to make something like this, but that was a great wach and I really did enjoy your commentary. Thumbs up, and if I could subscribe again I would.

[@frapollo94]

Thanks!

[@killer1gamer1]

SPOILER FOR THE END OF THE GAME/VIDEO, DO NOT READ UNTIL YOU'VE FINISHED i like to believe a theory that i saw that said the weird sadnesses that drop the star crest are actually coming from loop, with the weird star appearance, smell of burnt sugar associated with wish craft which loop did use, and being all three types, kind of like how siffrin can use all three craft types

[@frapollo94]

Oh wow that's interesting, so like those are a product caused by Loop's old wish to reach the king easily or something similar? And now those entities give you the star crests necessary to counter the King's tears?

[@killer1gamer1]

@frapollo94 mhm! at least that's what I like to think

[@OzwotWolf]

Oh no im sorry your not well, glad your recovering but please remember that you need to take time for your health physical and mental too~

[@emanuelagarda2410]

GREAT FRAPOLLO!!

[@therenegadegamer7422]

Forgot to mention this in my other comment but if you want another RPGmaker game with a very depressing and hard hitting narrative Check out End Roll the regretful rpg it has one of the most interesting protagonists I've ever seen with an ending that just makes you sit and think in silence for a while It's free to download and not very long it's very much worth checking out

[@frapollo94]

Noted!

[@X-SPONGED]

In Stars and Time is a goddamn masterpiece. I can't believe a concept as simple as "What if Groundhog Day but no good ending, just bad forever as you watch the MC slowly go insane" would birth such a sublime piece of art. Now I actually wonder what a game with ZERO actual good endings in this exact scenario would look like. Just a poor soul trying every choice and avenue possible to escape, going through the entire 5 stages of grief, hitting a brick wall at depression, and in the end succumbing to their madness by embracing apathy and just refusing to entertain the loop as a whole. What would the title be? Maybe.... O.U.R.O.B.O.R.O.S.?

[@frapollo94]

Real Life

[@abobchik.]

frap, thanks for the effort you put in this vid, it feels soo well done man, you did a great job

[@frapollo94]

Thanks!

[@nirn_]

2:11:24 Wow, so many damage from Loop! Let me check. . . Oh, 74? Our Siffrin at lvl 99 still folds Loop in 2 attacks. So... as Loop said: our Siffrin is build different (defeated kind to damn early)

[@frapollo94]

To be fair to Loop, Loop didn't have the shield skill or any other broken skills sif party had and still managed to beat the king. Loop is Rock Lee and we are Gaara

[@Rexxor23]

Actually had to stop the Video cuz u made me wanna play the game myself! thanks for the great content mate and if u liked this game u might wanna look into void stranger, much love get well soon.

[@aydenkotnik4296]

Frapollo and In Stars and Time? YES PLEASE

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[@zerberus_ms]

I started watching the video, but at 10:04 I decided that I will watch it after I beat the game. Your video up until that point was cery captivating. Also, THOSE DANCE MOVES!😂

[@Kasai606]

Good on you! Hope you like it

[@BlueFlewFedUQueen]

I see ISAT video, I click. Still waiting for this game to fully blow up online, thank u for ur fine contribution to the cause my good sir

[@Silver-Rexy]

RPG Maker MV gotta be one of the best story telling mediums of all time fr fr

[@frapollo94]

fr

[@android19willpwn]

If I had played this game as a teenager I think it would have defined my personality for like an entire year. As it stands it's really damn good. I played the whole thing over a 48-hour period without realizing it and that DID fuck up my tendons from constantly feathering the skip button for 1 out of every 2 hours in a weekend, but it was worth it.

[@frapollo94]

Hell yeah I can imagine myself too going through corridors with a depressed face and-oh wait that's real life

[@randomperson8375]

any ISAT video is a good ISAT video, since it brings more attention to this wonderful game! Only watched the first 30 minutes so far, but very entertained already

[@frapollo94]

Thanks!

[@shaddeath]

I couldn't bring myself to finish the game due to having to format so much thanks for finishing and showing the end of it Now consider Omori for similar vibe (alongside the great music) Keep the good content up, cheers from Argentina

[@frapollo94]

Already played Omori unfortunately, but thanks!

[@yeturs69420]

With peace and love, i have to pause this video and go play this game. Ill be back

[@lukesadaya]

This encourage me to play the game for myself! I'll return to the video once I finish it

[@frapollo94]

See ya later

[@cultspina]

TWO HOUR ISAT VIDEO FROM FRAPOLLO????? THIS IS LITERALLY THE BEST DAY OF MY LIFE!!!! I AM BOUTTA SIFFRIN IT UP IN HERE

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[@pedrotanuri494]

Great vídeo Frapollo ❤

[@hydraph4843]

Thank you for introducing me to this! Immediately gripped me

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[@AdeptusMireskus]

1:12:45 Yees... "Hugging"~

[@frapollo94]

She could be my grandma... ofc I wanna hug her!

[@woomod2445]

1:13:00 I think you are missing that Mirabelle is a Housemaiden, a PRIESTESS of the change belief. She's the most outspokenly pro-change of anyone, to the point people think she is the known to be lazy change gods would literally reach down and bless her as it's chosen champion.... And she has things about herself she doesn't want to change, things she wants to hold onto, which contradicts her own self image, and the image she projects to others. This is not simply "priest questioning their dogma" so much as "the prophet failing to live up to what they preach & wholeheartedly believe", she is being harder on herself than she is on others. Where she does not blink to say "ignoring tradition is part of change" for others, she pressures herself to be constantly changing, and was doing that before becoming the chosen one. (Taking more classes than anyone, refusing to focus on any one skill by constantly changing her focus.) Like that can seem small to an outsider, but staring at your own contradictions is one of those things that makes everyone flinch.

[@frapollo94]

The game doesn't show the "ignoring tradition is part of change" as a way to blink on others' decisions, but as an actual thing people can commonly do and very positive towards the Change god. I would have understood if Change god denied this possibility and she had to take a step forwards after sif suggestion and impose the idea of change without changing to break tradition, and would have also made a very solid conflict. The idea of not agreeing with some parts of a belief is something which can be explored very well in games, and the resolution Mira would have needed to have to come to an agreement with herself would have been much stronger. But what I saw in this sidequest was in my eyes almost unnecessary. She was Don Quixote fighting windmills basically, cause there was no problem and she created a problem. Also, in my mind breaking a tradition is a much stronger change than any other "normal" way to change (and so the best way she could pursue to change more than the others), but maybe that's just me. To give you an example think of Yuna from final fantasy 10 (SPOILERS) literal daughter of the last religious savior of the world, has one of the biggest weights on her shoulders, but still questions the ideals of her god and eventually goes against them and the expectations of the whole world to show not everything is black and white and some things can change

[@Hallasammal]

About Mirabelle, she is a very insecure character who feels like as the "chosen one", she must hold herself to very high standards, especially because she feels like she's already a fake. It's not that simple to radically break tradition, even if it's technically endorsed by her religion, when you're not confident in yourself and your own decicions. And she felt very alone - even in real life, admitting that you don't want a romantic relationship can be terrifying when the whole world seems to scream that romantic love is the most important thing in life. I'm aromantic too and i really relate to her... there's always that feeling when your friends get romantic partners and you see them less and less, "if i don't date anyone, am i going to end up alone"? For Mirabelle, just talking to Siffrin and realizing that he can relate to her, at least in some aspects, must feel like a huge relief, even if it doesn't solve all her problems.

[@frapollo94]

Ehhhh nah you didn't convince me too much, the fact that her religion encourages doing that is the main thing which makes me think her reaction to Sif idea is weird. Ofc I'm not talking about the being aromantic thing, I'm not one but can understand it may be difficult to detach from the main ideas irl about romantic love, but in her world breaking traditions is seen as something positive and common by her own belief, so like... let's say I'd have liked her resolution more if change god actually didn't normally allow breaking traditions and she came up with the idea of changing by not change by talking to sif.

[@creepercreeper2711]

Not realy a fan of non-funger videos by frapollo, but this one got my attention. Good quality, good duration, good game and good video overall.

[@frapollo94]

Thanks! Imma turn you into a fan of non-funger videos

[@sciotaconi6317]

Incredibile video e cambio di stile, spero tu possa vedere questo video come l'incredibile lavoro che è. Non posso ringraziarti abbastanza

[@frapollo94]

Grazie davvero!

[@NotDamy]

hey this is the first video of yours ive seen and it was a blast, this is one of my favorite games and im glad you were able to enjoy it as much as i did :) If you want some other games that are able to give a similar feeling i would recommend oneshot and omori, both games have amazing stories and adorable characters and are some of my favorite games ever also unrelated but are u italian? i saw other comments saying that u are and if so lo sono anche io lmao ho scritto in inglese per nulla

[@tableprinterdoor]

I played this a few weeks ago and it became one of my favourites instantly. Siffrin is also really relatable. I really recommend this to everyone.

[@frapollo94]

Start Again Sif is what you should try with all your strenght to not become, Sif of ISAT's finale on the other hand :D and even Loop

[@tableprinterdoor]

@@frapollo94 God yeah. I ended up playing Start Again after ISAT, and man that hurt me a lot since you know *the twist* with Loop lol.

[@zevayarok1836]

Amazing video! Thank you man!

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[@ZVNYT]

I'm gonna be honest Frapollo. I know you've worked hard on this video. I know you were upset about it not coming out on time last week. But I'm afraid I can't watch it (just yet anyway). You've sold the game too well for me right from the start. So I have to play it on my own first so I don't get spoiled.

[@frapollo94]

Hmmmm alright so to maximize the youtube views I have to sell the game worse than now, noted thanks!

[@Destruction42k-yg4ws]

This is a great essay Frap great tone and especially with how you shift your tone to subtly convey different emotions haven't heard of it until now I will take your recommendation to it. I'll look into it later maybe play it personally. might I in turn recommend you Everhood a game with a rather interesting storey and gameplay closer to that of a rhythm like guitar hero. the game is hard and rewarding the visuals are very striking but I will warn you ever hood has a lot of flickering patterns and flashing lights so you need to give an epilepsy warning for it. Also the music is fire! I did have a second video idea but it more depends on your brother and how involved with your KZbin career he wants to be. I was thinking a 100 days of Devil May Cry with your bro teaching you the ropes and helping you get into the series. I think you could end up really enjoying those games though from what I've seen you tend towards RPGS more than hack'n slash games. Thank you for all your effort frapollo I just hope you get better soon sir stay safe and have a rest.

[@frapollo94]

Oh I think I already heart of Everhood in the past! I actually already played all Devil May Cry from 1 to 5 and even dmc, I'm just bad at them :D

[@Destruction42k-yg4ws]

@@frapollo94 ahh that's fine. I'd give ever hood a shot if you get the chance. (Theirs an option to remove the flashing lights to some extent in the options if o remember.)

[@yosh12346]

I actually just finished this game a couple days ago. Man what a ride.

[@oni2777]

You know... This reminded me of one of the Undertale fan universes where Sans is stuck in an endless genocide route, and comes to about the same thing as Sif

[@frapollo94]

I've never entered in undertale fan universes, is it worth it? I only know.... disbelief papyrus?

[@oni2777]

@frapollo94 well... I don't know, I only heard about it from video "what internet did to undertail"... That's it