GMOD VR: Exploring rp_NYCity

Exploring the empty streets of New York City at night. Though it bears many signs of life, there's eerily not a soul in sight. In every dark alley, and at the top of every skyscraper, there's surely secrets to be found.
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[@huntermossakajunkerman9646]

You know it's gonna be an epic night when Duke Nukem is the cab driver.

[@bagusprayogo7025]

yes, but also no, if u saw duke nukem roaming around in the city, u know sh*t about to happen

[@9bran9]

fuggetaboutit

[@IxodesPersulcatus]

I *lost* it

[@Techhunter_Talon]

Duke Nukem Forever flopped so hard that the Duke was reduced to being a cab driver in New York. Bright side: At least, he still gets to see babes every so often.

[@everyone8531]

Man how i wish i didn't get a little peak at the comments right about now

[@Mightym8man]

Duke Nukem being a cab driver is quite possibly the most Gmod thing I have ever heard

[@junkoenoshima6756]

This was how crazy taxi was created.

[@Mightym8man]

@@junkoenoshima6756 W reply

[@Cat-sampo]

trying to feel up the cab drivers muscles was hilarious lol

[@Cat-sampo]

@@Gibbycot my 63?

[@yourchaosgoddess]

@@Cat-sampo im pretty this guy is just being weird i wouldnt really think about it much

[@piranhality]

Duke Nukem showing up in a beat up taxi cab out of nowhere, before coming to a screeching halt looks like a cutscene ripped straight out of Duke Nukem: Forever

[@istmanthupos]

the "empty but distantly inhabited city" aesthetic is something pulled off extremely well by both Silent Hill 3 and Cry of Fear

[@FiatUno2003]

cry of fear needs a remake. I watched the leprechaun play it and I loved the vibe of the game

[@arbitrary2868]

I remember watching Mr. Sunabouzu's playthrough, which is probably the most thorough walkthrough of CoF I've seen on YT (he's also one of the devs for Elevator Source, the game which introduced Darwin to the channel).

[@JJ-xd6re]

Yeah i love Silent Hill 3,its my favorite,i love the first 4 games,and i think the third one is the one that gets the least amout of love out of the four,i just love that game,specially the empty subway after the mall,also Heather Mason is such a great teenager character and one of my favorite female protagonists in games

[@johnlime1469]

I feel like there's something about GTA4 that has that unique atmosphere.

[@gaminganimators7000]

​@@Gibbycotk?

[@meridiasbeacon7669]

Matthew as Duke Nukem was absolutely brilliant hahah

[@RealRoboKnight]

He needs to be in more Gmod videos 💀

[@pointblank2890]

Who is Matthew?

[@GrinkMode]

@@pointblank2890me

[@L1239-z8l]

@@pointblank2890I have the same question

[@katking9574]

this has to be the first time he's interacted with another person in a map.

[@lithium444]

It’s crazy to believe a map of this scale and detail was possible in Gmod, especially when most of us grew up playing rp_downtown, I can imagine this place bursting with people with cars and helicopters and in all those streets and little stores in one of those 50-75 slot servers like that used to exist a few years ago…

[@junkoenoshima6756]

That would be organized chaos.

[@SilverGeFer]

There’s a French youtuber who’s already doing RP on it. And it’s pretty good RP most of the time

[@stanlee2200]

Well it wasnt possible in vanilla gmod at the time it was released...these are mods with scripts that didnt or couldnt exist back then. its still amazing but its noit like they havent added things to the original programming.

[@Subsario]

I genuinely think that RP_NYCity_Day is way better. It has such a nice feeling, like a cold day in 2000 New York City. This is my favorite Garry's Mod map, actually, just source map in general. The amount of detail and love put into this map is surreal, there are times where the map looks like Grand Theft Auto IV, whilst there are other times (mostly in in-closed space) where it looks like GTA V

[@killerdoughnut7233]

Too me, the day version feels so much more atmospheric and New York-y feeling, especially in the Manhattan side of the map. I honestly like the night version better, but they’re both great maps overall.

[@Akakikukaku]

"Every night, all night, every night, only night, no day" Duke Nukem got dem poem with rhymes aye

[@Assassn-ey6uq]

The taxi driver asking you if you've ever seen "door opens" in subtitles at night, then speeding off. I would've quit

[@rize118]

44:37 The Librarian trying to get a grasp of Duke's muscular arms made me laugh too hard in the middle of the night

[@AstroMonsterX]

Duke Nukem as a taxi driver was the last thing I expected to see in a Librarian Gmod video

[@AstroMonsterX]

@@Gibbycot nah, that's too young

[@DanFNV]

The map starts on a moving train, im already intrigued 😂

[@changedmynamee]

Rise and shine Mr freeman😂

[@ErebusSkuLL8862]

Your Voice is so suiting for being a narrator, And your videos are interesting. Keep up the good work, man!

[@benjaminherrington8124]

@@Gibbycot ur 13! lmao reckt. get screwed noob outa here BOI!!!!!!11!

[@zirontheimpaler]

@@Gibbycot I was legit wondering what this was about. probably best to find a different hobby friend, the comment count goes up for every post. I'm 185

[@benjaminherrington8124]

@@SonyaBladesBooty i really don't like when youtubers, such has horror ones, try to sound like a narrator and make it sound like everything is so mysterious and jaw dropping.

[@FaiaHalo]

​@@SonyaBladesBooty how...? You can't just claim things without at the very least explaining them.

[@g-manjunior2024]

His voice sounds a lot higher than it used to be.

[@imperialfist4ever490]

I swear librarian deserves more subs this man is golden when it comes to content : ) edit: thanks for the likes I've genuinely never had this many. :)

[@DarwinskiYT]

My friend connected his laptop to the TV and played this map with a Chuck McGuill Nextbot and it was the scariest thing I’ve ever experienced

[@Freak80MC]

I've always thought what it would be like to be the last human alive and explore a city all on my own and this will definitely scratch that itch :)

[@junkoenoshima6756]

But then you would be bored of breaking all the laws and trespassing, (depending whare you live) see a few wild animals roam around, become depressed, go on a journey to the next city or town, find no people, get depressed, build a house on a hill overlooking the see also did I say you would get depressed? Go insane, die at in old age. (or young age I ain't judging)

[@FiatUno2003]

@@junkoenoshima6756 yeah it would be cool for like a week and then you would just be depressed

[@Slipperyslab]

@@junkoenoshima6756 and then your house gets taken by sea, cast down to the seabed with all the other forgotten things.

[@FiatUno2003]

Bro it's almost 2am here and I was like "since I have my chores to do I better find something to watch" and this was the first thing that popped on the main page. I absolutely love your timing

[@dirtyshinobii]

why are you doing chores at 2am

[@postminchoppa]

Yea same basicly, i always watch librarian when im doing chores

[@FiatUno2003]

​@@dirtyshinobiicause it's the only time I get to do stuff

[@gravvityy0]

That intro with the train driving off and Librarian saying "...rpNewYorkCity" perfectly timed was just so cool

[@technologic21]

I absolutely love the Deus Ex vibes. The Dojo @ 1:14:10 reminded me of the one where Morpheus trained Neo. Upstairs boardroom reminded me of Pierce & Pierce where they showcased business cards. Very 2000's. There are so many stories and thoughts that occur when exploring such a place. This mod is a masterpiece.

[@peluchefps]

Almost 2 hours of the Librarian?, HELL YEAH!

[@trashfay]

there is a alien isolation movement tracker device that I think adds a ton of creepy atmosphere. most of the time the display stays empty but if a creator placed a moving npc somewhere and the tracker suddenly starts detecting it's so eerie

[@SBejarano83]

I am definitely extremely impressed by this map! “ GMOD VR: Exploring rp_NYCity” A few places that you didn’t go in that I’m sure are open areas. The Twin Towers and The Statue of Liberty. Also, you didn’t check inside of the river if your character in VR can swim. But other than that. What an awesome amazing looking map on Gerry’s Mod. Whoever the Developers of this map is. They did a really excellent job. All it’s missing is AIs and Vehicles. Other than Duke Nukem as a Taxicab Driver. That was hilarious to see. Duke getting lost driving you from point A to point B.

[@RaccoonCityPoliceDept]

No, statue of liberty and the twin towers are not open in this map.

[@ZagoraZz]

​@@RaccoonCityPoliceDeptGerry's mod is my favorite...

[@tamestingray401]

librarian's voice is genuinely so relaxing to me for some reason

[@jehriko7525]

Now this is gunna be awesome, I've had literal DREAMS of this map cause of how much I enjoyed it

[@maachinimamaachinima]

as someone who grew up playing garrysmod and now lives in NYC, this map captures the look and feel of the city perfectly! The lighting design is so realistic.

[@charmychar390]

Libraian: "Don't walk? Well that sign can't stop me because I can't read" Also the Libarian: "You guys said in the comme-"

[@stargazer4142]

I used to walk everywhere on my own time, in gta4 just to explore little nooks and crannies. Urbex the destroyed buildings, for the most part I don't know if the ghosts that harm you in the decrepit sprunk factory actually would hurt you but it was fun to test myths in that game, creepy and comfy have a place in that game. And wow, having recently gone to New York, Time square looks spot on in this map!

[@bsmsuave277]

VR RP in this city... on a mass scale would be breath taking

[@fisiax5460]

29:51 As an Italian, this statement is hurting my Italian soul. Tomato sauce is basically what most of the Italian food is made of.

[@danielezero]

they don't know what REAL tomato sauce tastes like :( ti capisco fratello

[@therealestcupheadonyt]

was that a fucking chris pratt reference?

[@beatnik6806]

I know I could eat that stuff on it's own 🤤 Don't worry, most of the world absolutely loves your food.

[@lord_kinbote3920]

22:14 That's definitely the alley that the bouncers would throw you out into for trying to get into the VIP area, because that's where the mob boss and his crew would hang out.

[@moosekababs]

going through a really tough time rn and im so grateful to have your content to help comfort me. your voice and personality and commentary are all just really comfy and makes things feel less bad, even if just a little. thank you

[@redlexapher]

Having occasional cameos in videos is actually really neat! Should try fitting some more in on occasion.

[@arbitrary2868]

Oh heck yeah, two videos in one day! Plus, this map has been a looooong time coming.

[@r011ing_thunder6]

I guess you could say it... finally came.

[@eggwhiteknight6450]

Thank you for another long video for us to get enveloped in.Also thank you whoever made this map if you’re here in the comments

[@eggwhiteknight6450]

What?

[@eggwhiteknight6450]

Oh ok

[@stinky-oc2wc]

OOOH I thought you were guessing their age

[@fawfulbenivictor5556]

The hilarity of the guest appearance being weird duke nukem XD

[@janicemauro7590]

0:41 this is going to he so cool. As he looks at the wold trade center with a smile I know what he's up to

[@dreamagination-infinite]

This map is just amazing!! The detail is amazing! Many of the places on it are reminiscent of places/locations from other maps/games you played on the channel; even the shorter job simulator games. Other places look similar to locations from movies; the vault towards the end reminds me of an Ocean's Eleven movie or some type of movie of that ilk. It looks very familiar. The dojo 1:14:00 *definitely* reminds me of the dojo from The Matrix where Neo first learns to download Kong Fu; it looks similar, certainly the vibe is similar due to the lighting and the geometry of the room. -This was fun, thanks for playing it!

[@utl7724]

I have been longing for you to review this map, and the wait has been worth it. I didn’t even realize I was watching an almost 2 hour long video. And a few things to note; the US government building you entered is actually labeled as the Men In Black Headquarters on steam page as you stated when you were in the elevator. Though you did miss a few buildings such as the Crackhouse, I understand, it’s a big map and you just can’t get everything. RP_NYCity is a great map for Roleplay and I can’t wait to see servers using it if they aren’t already. Edit - Jan. 2024: I just realized there are bridge controls, THERE ARE BRIDGE CONTROLS. ITS LIKE A LIFT BRIDGE.

[@willsobrazy]

the librarian’s content style is such an odd and enjoyable experience. i started this channel with the my house.wad video an with each piece i watch it feels like i’m listening to an audiobook. such well made pieces of content and this one is no exception. amazing video, amazing channel

[@jmacius]

I’ve been awaiting this map to be reviewed by yourself Librarian, glad you got around to it.

[@Pfalzgarage]

That map seems to be filled with easter eggs and hommages. 1:06:14 definitely gave me vibes of the chinese place from kill bill, though it lacks the multi-story layout. Also a little bit from the first map of the first hitman game, though more in general style than actual layout 1:36:26 is the entrance hallway from the matrix showdown, only without the metal detectors.

[@BodomFox]

The construction site and the hospital uses Max Payne 2 assets and textures. I love it.

[@thememester1190]

The thing you said about how maps look completely different depending on what you're trying to do reminded me of how a while back I got bored in GTA Online and started riding a BMX bike around the city. I found so many little areas and pathways that were just too tight or rough to be useful for a car.

[@Crif3]

I really love this map too, so much RP I did there with my friends (and by myself), good to see a 1 hour video about it from you!

[@raxnm2851]

For some reason any NYC map with the old WTC just feels a lot more New Yorky.

[@WitchKing-Of-Angmar]

Easily... Just needs Dodge Taxis from 1980 and a few other high end car models from the 1980s and early 90s and you have NYC at its complete.

[@drewbyman]

0:02 wake up Mr freeman wake up and smell the ashes

[@internetfreak8137]

I gotta say if anybody else did this type of content i wouldnt watch it, But for some reason this candle man has me hooked

[@dode3614]

God the twins were beautiful, what an iconic skyline

[@ssentiental]

The saddest thing is that I can never watch these videos for the first time again 😮‍💨

[@jasonlescalleet5611]

One of my favorite maps! I’ve got a save where I decorated a lot of the places. I snagged one of those swanky lofts as my home, and fully furnished it. It definitely feels like the comfy part of comfy and creepy. I put a bunch of supercomputer cabinets in the blue room atop the Japanese skyscraper-I figure it’s the AI that actually runs Z corporation. In the bank vault, I spawned in a bunch of pallets of money. The new and used car dealerships have cars for sale. I even added donuts to the desks in the police station. I think you found most or all of the interesting places in this map. I absolutely love the night clubs in this series of maps. Lots of RP maps have them, but these ones actually have working DJ booths. Why rob stores and banks when you can just party instead? Oh, and you though it was strange that the hotel rooms didn’t have bathrooms? The MANSION doesn’t have one! Even those squalid tenements have a toilet in each unit to take a dump, but Rich Cashdollar has to go out behind a tree or something.

[@purplesam2609]

I remember that episode of Courage. For the longest time I thought I just dreamed it up, and I think I did have a dream based on it, so that didn't help. That show always had a dream like feeling to it, like what went on in the mind of that poor anxious dog. I definitely could relate to that as a kid with how severe my anxiety has been until recently

[@majimadavis3602]

all the max payne1,max payne2, gta3,gta 4 nostalgia😭😭

[@countsaintgermain393]

hm, love the half life 1 feels when a game opens with a tram section thru an interesting enviroment. Aside from that, I really love your content; been around for many months now, enjoying most of the gmod explorations, some urban exploring and the From the Fog series as well. Your relaxing voice, commentary and recollections of your experiences are just as good for winding down afer a long day, as game walkthroughs have been years prior. Thank you kindly for so much content, it is very apprechiated. Take care and I hope you don't feel burned out yet. Edit: the good old pop dog billbord gave me a nostalgic smile, I miss 1.6

[@missmiki4494]

"You said you've been doing this a long time!" "I never said anything" "True" I'm laughing so hard I'm about to cry omg

[@TheOtisLaurey]

This map is a lot of fun when me and my friend play on it, we like to drive around in the GTA 4 simfphys cars and try to escape from the Recklessly driving Kleiners, they are pretty terrifying when theres a lot of them trying to chase you down in these big streets and narrow alleyways.

[@_Kantor]

If i may make a suggestion on a map, i would suggest rp_UnionCity, it is made by the same person who made NYCity and SouthSide, has a functional metro system and would complete the exploration trilogy on all of Fishke's maps

[@geoffreyrichards6079]

29:56 - Well that’s news to me. I’ve always noticed the tomato sauce in pizza; it’s one of the reasons I enjoy it so much.

[@nuttherbutter4075]

As someone who works in NYC this is so unsettling. I'm all for it

[@capdetigla]

My man duke nukem really pulled up in a cab. You should include these kind of scripted player encounters in some of your exploration maps

[@prrrotean9627]

I thought the snacks in the gas station sounded familiar, but when you started reading off the fake magazine titles I knew it for sure- the magazine rack (and probably some other faux-brand assets) is taken from Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines! The fake products in that game are incredible, "Coot Ohoculo" for Count Chocula has been living rent-free in my head for years, along with Chin magazine :P

[@emmahealy4863]

Watching this during a thunderstorm. Also, my dad turned on a walkie talkie to listen to fishermen discuss the storm without telling me, and I was standing alone in my room in the dark and head "thank you" out of nowhere 😅

[@Creeper777yt]

Has just explored this map recenently and was hoping you would do a video on it, so happy to see you did, great work as always!

[@elliotmcnamara673]

I like how nobody has commented on the use of Max Payne textures and door sounds, along with a few models.

[@AK-lg8fj]

I'd watch at least seven more of these. Amazing detail on this map too.

[@UnspokenOldOne]

I absolutely loved this. This video has made me a subscriber. Also, this map is incredibly cool and large. I was so shocked that you could actually go in the Brownstones. I'd loved wandering this map or seeing it in actual use.

[@EdgeLegend2]

this map makes me feel like I was late to a rapture

[@alexishernandezgarcia5503]

hell yeah, an urban environment at night is always great to watch!

[@LoleNPC]

The size and level of details for this Source map is ridiculous. Imagine the amount of hours put in creating it. Crazy.

[@B90-y6n]

Chinese restaurant has music from Deus Ex ! 🔥

[@nolanbirt2138]

Seeing the WTC is sad and nostalgic at the same time

[@PGF1892]

0:16 There's another (very popular) map that has a subway system (that functions) called gm_union_city. It has a sewer system and some parking garages, and in the lore is through a tunnel and connected to Southside. (Also made by the same creator) (And not nearly as big)

[@nedglitch6137]

This is one of the most detailed gmod maps I've ever seen, it's insane!

[@ThomasGrillo]

Wow! Just when I was getting into, and exploring Southside, I discover this video! Now, I've got to go get this map! Geez. I'm going to be at it all day! But I wouldn't have it any other way! Love exploring stuff like this. Thanks for posting.

[@SavorySoySauce]

I've been waiting for the Librarian to collaborate with Duke Nukem

[@Techhunter_Talon]

With maps like these, I can't help but subconsciously looking both ways before crossing the street. I guess even a Halo Reach Skirmisher (my preferred player model) must concern themselves with traffic. Never know when a rogue Spartan (or a washed up Duke) might come speeding along and almost run you down. :P

[@frane_29]

Wsg librarian, lately I've been feeling a bit down but ur channel is really cozy and interesting that makes me feel better. Love ur content

[@Silly_LithuanianBall]

You made me want a VR headset so bad now

[@Tido2006]

The map looks so cool the fact that every building is 3d modeled is crazy

[@gingerbreadlemonzest024]

10:03 "well, what are you gonna do about it?" Libby said calmly.

[@rustyfisher2081]

Random thought, but a laserpointer swep would be kinda funny for these videos. Have the flashlight out in dark areas, then whip out the laser pointer when talking about something like you're giving a presentation in a boardroom

[@mungologgo5526]

I wish there was actual good RP on these maps. They have so much incredible detail and cool interactions, with Union City, South Side and this map all combining it could be fun playing all three, but no servers run them

[@unallocated7932]

I just love the feeling of these maps, this one in particular is just mind blowing

[@brickch4pel]

54:40 : To answer your question: I don't know, but it's not outside of the realm of possibility. I lived near a Giant that went out and became an HMart later on, but the Giant-branded gas station was still there. A little different, but still similar to what's described

[@rainetolentino4336]

Compare to the Union City and Southside, this one is a combination of 2 twos. I like that 90's vibe including the part where i could see the original WTC before 9/11, the daylight version seems to be much better with better visual and shaders

[@Auroxnium]

Man your voice is so calming. Falling asleep while listening your voice is the best!

[@blo0ndye]

my favorite map since its release, he is more than 1GB and runs perfectly on my celeron notebook lmfao, hes not just giant but also very well optimized and polished

[@thegaelicgladiator665]

Babe wake up the librarian just dropped a new Gmod VR exploration

[@rampantmold]

dude you've gotta go driving around in the daytime version of this map its surreal

[@KaliYuggoth]

Love your videos--you have such an enjoyable and soothing voice and your narration is always thought provoking :D I love to put on your videos while I am painting ... Please never stop!

[@trashbandit_01]

I love putting you on in the background while playing a game such as, Half life 1/2/Alyx, Gmod and anything such as 8.5/10 video :)

[@gorillaz6399]

Holy crap I'm accidentally early! Hi Librarian! Think I've been subbed since right before you started doing GMod VR. So happy to see how much you've blown up in the past two years!

[@nikolaradisic4925]

THe comentary this man provides with these maps is just amazing

[@Neawoulf]

One of the most impressive Garry's Mod maps i've seen so far. So big and detailed on one side and on the otherside incredibly well optimized. Reminds me of Max Payne or Vampire: The Masquerade. Just listen to some Type O Negative and explore everything! Only thing i don't like: Since it's an rp map, basically everything is empty with very little environmental storytelling etc. Of course it's because these maps are made for the players to tell their own stories, but a bit more stuff to discover, some basic furniture in apartments etc. and a few more secrets would have been nice.

[@TheSquishyBoi]

I LOVE the bites of story you added here.

[@duckiboi26]

This helps me fall asleep 👍

[@sheperdsfireworks]

Looking at the sheer expansiveness of the city, I figure the Map would've been perfect for some sort of like Dark Fantasy/Horror type setting. Vampires & Other creatures.

[@JohnBulgaria]

Or a npc war

[@Immolator772]

I watched TWD's Dead City, and after that i was watching this. I honestly didn't expect the map to be that big, Asheville was big, but this is just gigantic!

[@mrdemonsnakes1297]

I’ll never get tired of this, I love these videos so much man, they are all I really have nowadays. And for once I’m also first.