"You either die an atmospheric horror game, or live long enough to see yourself become a pachinko machine."
@1r0zz3 жыл бұрын
In Japan there are pacinko machines on everything and any possible IP. Silent hill wasn't "killed" by pachinkos. It was killed by the start of the "dark age" of videogame, still running...
@shaynehughes66452 жыл бұрын
Resident Evil?
@chwxie2 жыл бұрын
@@shaynehughes6645 huh
@mattmas6628 Жыл бұрын
This pretty funny
@scottjones845 Жыл бұрын
Goddamnit if that ain't still true 2 years later smh.
@somerainago3 жыл бұрын
Oh! Finally a game in my favorite genre: "Japanese third and first person survival horror Pokémon snap but with wailing phantoms forced to relive their torments for all eternity instead of Pokémon simulator"
@1r0zz3 жыл бұрын
Every culture in the world thought that cameras took the soul of a person when captured in the picture. And there is the belief that certain films could show ghosts or spirits... Frankly the combat mechanic is more logical than Amnesia or Outlast...
@lunarrhythm73443 жыл бұрын
@@1r0zz are you replying to the wrong comment or has my brain finally stopped making connections?
@1r0zz3 жыл бұрын
@@lunarrhythm7344 The second. He joked, like every joker since release, on you using a camera to fight ghosts (you know, "pokemon snap" and all). I explained the reason why it makes sense and is frankly less silly that humans "forfeit" every survival instinct in what passes for "survival horror"
@adamwest87113 жыл бұрын
You’ve waited with admirable fortitude.
@DRsideburns3 жыл бұрын
@@1r0zz I think the joke was more about the juxtaposition of cuddly pokemon x harrowing phantasms than about the use of a camera Cool observation though I never thought that photographing ghosts might weaken them I'll try that next time
@shaddonon3 жыл бұрын
“It’s like a rage quit stuck in amber” 🤣 Where is this man’s Pulitzer?!
@Nilnot3 жыл бұрын
Dude, your channel is so good. It just makes me happy
@adamwest87113 жыл бұрын
The return of the phone demon has made me happy.
@joshua266 Жыл бұрын
People popping off about what a bad idea the antique camera weapon is is so bizarre to me lol. I imagine they spent the whole game waiting for the Proton Pack
@NIGH113 жыл бұрын
Sometimes I think, I shouldn't be refreshing KZbin every 2 minutes, nothing good is gonna show up, and then i do and there's a new Grimbeard. I knew my perseverance would be rewarded.
@djnekroman3 жыл бұрын
Oh man... That Bitter Recompense has me itchin' for a Grim Deus Ex review. I'm guessing it's an inevitability... Just hopefully sooner than later. :)
@GrimBeard3 жыл бұрын
oh hell yea
@johnnybensonitis78533 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed the extra bitterness. It's nice to get a good, strong dose completely unfiltered and gluten-free.
@adamwest87113 жыл бұрын
I was just surprised at the number of people who did so little research before buying a game that they had no clue you pretty much just had a camera for defence.
@planescaped3 ай бұрын
Bitter Recompense is great, it's always cathartic to point and laugh and throw figurative tomatoes at the internet fools.
@bobaorc78392 ай бұрын
@@adamwest8711 I remember the video rental store I went to way back in the super early 2000's didn't even have the display cases out. Just a generic case with a name written onto it. The closest thing you'd get to a preview was the art on the disc.
@icecreammouth3 жыл бұрын
In Fatal Frame games, pressing and holding the run button automatically makes your character run forward. So you don't need to touch the left analog stick, unless you need to walk slowly or change directions.
@shaynehughes66452 жыл бұрын
Or they could have just made forward walk forward like a good game where you can walk forward.
@MrDryqula Жыл бұрын
@@shaynehughes6645 Then people would complain about the tank controls.
@shaynehughes6645 Жыл бұрын
@@MrDryqula it's better that the game controls well and some other people be wrong than it is to have bad controls and me be right.
@MrDryqula Жыл бұрын
@@shaynehughes6645 Tank controls are commonly cited as bad controls. That's why they give you the option to change them in SH2 and 3, for example.
@dirtfriend Жыл бұрын
@@MrDryqula i think they mean other games have solved the issue of maintaining your course when the camera changes, and that people calling that out as "tank controls" are just wrong about what constitutes tank controls
@Travisious3 жыл бұрын
What a banger of an intro, Grim you truly outdid yourself, fantastic work
@WarLore3 жыл бұрын
Grim beard your videos are a comfort to me at this point. I never thought I’d say that but it’s true. I’ll just go back and watch your old stuff to relax. Thank you.
@thesummerofmark3 жыл бұрын
Man this is some top notch work. Loving how you’re getting increasingly experimental with those irl skits. You’re a legit talented editor/filmmaker. I wish I had your skill
@cheezburgrproduction Жыл бұрын
Gotta start somewhere usually
@kamakiddos44433 жыл бұрын
BRO! I’m so fucking happy every time your post. I love your videos so much. One of the best essayist/review channels I’ve ever seen (if not the best). Everything is perfect bro. Your personality, your writing, your editing, and all your topics are so niche. I’m so happy you’ve kept up with this. It’s crazy how much you’ve grown since your early videos and I can’t wait to see where you go in the future.
@TheMadAfrican1 Жыл бұрын
Honestly, I think the Sixth Generation was the most interesting. Game development cost just under mad levels of money so that devs could experiment a bit more, and tech was just good enough to give us believable worlds to explore. We got some of the absolute best games. I miss it terribly.
@Robocop_19873 жыл бұрын
You outdo yourself in each video you put out , you're very well talented . I really hope this channel gets the attention it deserves , your hardwork will pay off in time .
@baeblade86453 жыл бұрын
Always a good day when a new Grim viddy is out. Also one of my favorite things about your videos is the I’m in a Blanket instrumental you play in the back, I find it so relaxing. Can’t wait to see what you cover next!
@thestokes913 жыл бұрын
any grim video about a horror game is a good time in my books, but grim, I also need more darkened streams in my veins bro
@we-must-live3 жыл бұрын
you'll get your darkened streams when you fix this DAMN DOOR (i rly hop you get the ref im not tryna act contemptible is just a joke- a prank, bro)
@jamesoclaire45123 жыл бұрын
@@we-must-live you ruined a perfectly good Spiderman 3 reference by explaining that it was a joke.
@we-must-live3 жыл бұрын
@@jamesoclaire4512 yeah i-i-i also didn't wanna seem like a jackass in case our benefactor above did not get the joke
@JETAlone123 жыл бұрын
Good memories playing through the first two games late at night with my big bro and our friend.
@whyishoudini3 жыл бұрын
The glow up on the bedroom tho, so glad to see your doing well bro
@blondemaverick3 жыл бұрын
This was the first game I ever bought a walkthrough tome for! The art in the book was so atmospheric and mesmerizing...
@faithnowlin16973 жыл бұрын
I freaking love Bitter Recompense. Seeing you sardonically rip apart braindead reviews is insanely satisfying and hilarious.
@adamwest87113 жыл бұрын
I can’t get there. Every time I try, I get stuck at the bizarre ’outskirts of Japan’ comment at 11:11. I mean, it doesn’t make sense. Hey, there’s a weird house somewhere in the outskirts of the US…
@That_Ifrit_Guy3 жыл бұрын
Not that it really matters one way or another, but it is the last child to be caught in the demon tag that becomes the rope shrine maiden, as they believe that they had a stronger connection with spirits that allowed them to avoid being caught the longest, and not there natural ability to avoid a blinded and likely in pain woman who people are likely ignoring her plees for rest and/or food just for this ritual.
@thetriptrap6223 жыл бұрын
Every time I watch one of your video I lose all hope in humanity. You have great production, unique style, a sense of humour that is fantastic and all your review always tell how much you love videogame and your point of view regarding them, all of this is amazing but then I watch the number of subscribers and I cannot fucking understand what the people on this platform watch. I am so fucking happy to support you on patreon too. Now I will go celebrate in some cave in Italy with paint on my face invoking masche and other dark entities to help this channel grow. I love parasocial relationship
@Flopi973 жыл бұрын
FF has such a good story, all of them, love it Never played it myself, just watched gameplays, I wanted to play it BUT I get too scared sadly The following games ending songs by Tsuki Amano are great
@bartisreallykewl3 жыл бұрын
Hey grim I’ve been seeing more shadow people lately and I’m just curious, but why do you think they always run away? It’s like I’m just a regular lonely guy what makes me so scary? Clearly they think I look tasty other wise they wouldn’t be lurking but like who is hunting who at this point amiright?
@we-must-live3 жыл бұрын
tell me about it! i see them coming closer with... crosses, and prayer books - are they trying to exorcize me? am i the ghost? i try to talk to them and they reel back in agony... i try to take their hand and they start running.
@Gatorade692 жыл бұрын
I know how to get rid of them. Stop taking amphetamines.
@zhhsshhhd59493 жыл бұрын
Love when grim gives us a skit or grim universe lore in the intro!
@WhaleNamedJonah3 жыл бұрын
I just finished catching up and watching the very last of your videos today, and was feeling kinda sad was out of new Grimbeard content. Just in time for a new video!
@xBINARYGODx3 жыл бұрын
I hate that feeling.
@Skip-Towne3 жыл бұрын
Just found your videos recently and have been going through all your reviews. Your humour and editing style is very engaging, love your music too! 🤘
@OstroGothic3 жыл бұрын
I was wondering when you'd cover this one! My prayers have been answered
@izzyalistair2 жыл бұрын
Nice job including clips of Noroi, that movie is great.
@michaelelmes21353 жыл бұрын
Fatal frame is a series I've always wanted to like more then I actually do From what I've played I actually found the third game to be the most interesting and creepy, but I think that's a hot take maybe Always happy to see a new video from the Grim Daddy. Thanks for your work man, hope you're well
@AkaiNeko43 жыл бұрын
God I absolutely love this game, and the second; played through them over a few evenings with a couple friends, had a spooky blast (the third is still on our to-do list). Love the video, and also love knowing that I'm not the only one who started talking to Miku while playing. Great work, Grim! (speaking of Miku FF5 must be wiped from canon)
@virtualnoob8648 Жыл бұрын
Your intro and theme are so AWESOME !! love it
@alexanderdiogenes80673 жыл бұрын
Great intro. The new title sequence is fantastic, as well.
@dexocube3 жыл бұрын
I always like seeing The Phone in the Grimverse, but when are we gonna see the return of Viking Dragon Statue?
@samuraishin13 жыл бұрын
Damn....that was a helluvan intro. You're one ass kicking dude Grim.
@dissuede69493 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the entertainment! Always a delight when a video drops. Much love and stuff and things. Happy spooptober!!!!
@passitright54033 жыл бұрын
Wake up goth gamer nation its time to watch grimbeard
@clappagemcphee3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for existing
@onlyinsomniac2 жыл бұрын
Ah, to be a kitten with a dozen owls watching you sleep. (Seriously, I usually listen to your videos, and it's such a treat to re-watch and see all the clever/weird shit you add in. Editing gold.)
@but..whatif14169 ай бұрын
Ik,old vid. Still. I have to comment on the sheer editing talent of this man/goth/thing. gj
@XzaroX2 жыл бұрын
47:28 This is why stores like GOG and ZOOM-Platform are so important. They make game preservation much easier, when no stupid DRMs are involved.
@Juwce_863 жыл бұрын
Yooo dude that intro bit was fucking tight! Thanks for another vid!
@sukalemon3 жыл бұрын
This is officially the most underrated channel on KZbin
@sstoersk3 жыл бұрын
Nothing like a video from brother Grim in the middle of the night. Love your stuff
@OkytheWolf3 жыл бұрын
Love the new intro, buddy!
@9Nifty3 жыл бұрын
Can't wait for the crimson butterfly review.
@MelonMan6663 жыл бұрын
What a banger, damn! I actually never finished this game. I played this around the time my PS2 started malfunctioning. Maybe if I can get my hand on another one I will get to it once again!
@guybrushmonkey973 жыл бұрын
Besides Supernatural (and possibly Twin Peaks?) I would love to see you talking about Buffy!
@Fallen6089 ай бұрын
I enjoyed this. Just found your channel and there's something extremely comfy about other people appreciating these sometimes goofy early 2000s games :)
@heef90013 жыл бұрын
Just made my damn night Grim! Thank you!
@ptilonist3 жыл бұрын
I remember picking this game up in a rag shop 10 years ago. Great review as always! Have you thought about doing one about Fran Bow? I'd love to see that
@holepawnchleaf1382 жыл бұрын
Okay but what in the Kentucky fried fuck was that Bioshock review. It’s like it was written by the living embodiment of capital G gamer culture
@RaineErasmusWalker Жыл бұрын
gamers are le bad...! they should stay away from video games...! although the whole "race politics in Infinite" really went over his head😂😂i guffaw'd
@LordofBroccoli3 жыл бұрын
Whoo, what an intro! You always outdo yourself, Grim ^^ Your videos are my all time favs on KZbin.
@halliehallock57314 ай бұрын
More than half those souls should NOT be ascending upward to the sky
@ruhkillmeez79103 жыл бұрын
Eveytime I watch a new upload from you, I always have the urge to get more Mtn Dew Orange Citrus Kickstart. Thanks for the constant reminders.
@6thsavage3 жыл бұрын
Always enjoy your vids Stacey!
@Xavy2ko3 жыл бұрын
That was your best intro yet! Love this channel keep it up.
@AdrianStoneisdead3 жыл бұрын
Was that intro a reference to a Joe Hill story, a Stephen King novella, and Taledega Nights?!? Oh.....cool Dollar Tree socks, Bi Teh Wae.
@YeS17113 жыл бұрын
Great video and review. Well done Grim!
@yuukicyan3 жыл бұрын
OH MY GOTH THAT INTRO
@47ejecting2Ай бұрын
12:48 I watch a lot of videos with my divided attention, but never yours, Grim! They're just too darn good.
@JordonVirtue3 жыл бұрын
You and I have the same mouse! Also, superb work as always!
@whinegummi63293 жыл бұрын
I like the old intro better, it gave an unease feeling. It was freaking art. New one is also good. I honestly think you have a very rare and special talent. WTF didn't look at your subscriber count for an eternity, despite rewatching your content regularly. I would have made a bet you would be at 150k...
@coggearalex3 жыл бұрын
I just beat this game yesterday... Talk about impeccable timing ! I love your channel, you play either the best games or fascinating games I've never heard of :).
@vladandnobody3 жыл бұрын
grimbeard allways remember that I love you
@Glasichor3 жыл бұрын
Goddamnn these new transitions pop. Love the aesthetic grim
@FacelessGodPSN2 жыл бұрын
Buffy is one of my all time favorite shows. Thank you for all this content, your videos here have filled an otherwise uneventful Saturday with laughs and a nostalgia trip through a good chunk of my favorite games.
@reidanderson65153 жыл бұрын
I've never clicked on one of your videos faster. I'm stoked you finally covered this game.
@n5435763 жыл бұрын
Ok that was a cool transition with the camera.
@sainttan Жыл бұрын
I feel the term "Based on a True Story" is used loosely, as in ancient Japan (according to media), perform sacrificial rituals (mostly in remote rural regions). Like Fatal Frame 5: Maiden of Black Water's suicide mountain is based on "Aokigahara also known as the Sea of Trees (樹海, Jukai) - wikipedia"
@Natibert2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting a link to google. That really helped!
@joaquinbaume12913 жыл бұрын
the new intro is so good
@IchMacheMich2 жыл бұрын
These intro songs man… this friggin guy has a banging unique sound… holy shit my dude
@lavender317 Жыл бұрын
Your nails are always on point, one of my fav parts of these vids is seeing what color you'll go for next
@31altair3 жыл бұрын
Great Intro 👍 love your intros.
@dfailsthemost4 ай бұрын
26:56 maybe this was the inspiration for the thing in blair witch.
@mischa33433 жыл бұрын
Blown away by this vid, great job
@ArshesNei82 жыл бұрын
I remember playing this, and while in first person I saw a cute Ningyo. She turned her head to look at me. I'm already creeped out and still in first person "camera view" when I looked at an open closet. "Crashing Woman" scared the shit out of me so bad I rage quit and didn't pick the game back up for weeks afterward.
@cyber-gonk52813 жыл бұрын
REALLY COOL INTRO-SONG!!
@Upsetkiller4563 жыл бұрын
Going through this game for my first time now, I never actually beat it as a kid, but I've beaten 2 on Fatal mode and almost cleared 3 on Nightmare as well! Hoping you go through the rest of the series. 3 had a great story.
@atriux73 жыл бұрын
Awesome review. P.S. Sometimes I blast Almond Eyes on repeat when I'm zooming around my city, goth goodness...thank you.
@codydavenport84293 жыл бұрын
Hey I'm a gun nut and I really appreciate how unique the weapon is in this game.
@bickyboo7789Ай бұрын
I think he just meant people looking for more traditional horror game action.
@Jasirl9993 жыл бұрын
That opening sequence...*chefs kiss*
@Ryong842 жыл бұрын
it's impossible to gain all ghost shots in 1 playtrough as some are only found before you get the camera, so you need to play new game+ to have it at start
@devour12593 жыл бұрын
great review as always!
@ArtsyFoxo3 жыл бұрын
New intro??? Groovy as hell
@seanberry55343 жыл бұрын
My day is made, a new video. Huzzah
@freakyzed84672 жыл бұрын
Eating Stacy's chips without hummus should be a capital offense. To be fair, there isn't much I think SHOULDN'T be one.
@ninjabuddy19 ай бұрын
I didn't actually think about it until now but the jp words for zero and spirit are synonyms So that's neat.
@gagaplex3 жыл бұрын
I can promise you: The first time I watch your reviews, they have my undivided attention. I only use them as background noise on rewatches.
@gamesgrave91803 жыл бұрын
great review, your style is unbeatable.
@persianheir52183 жыл бұрын
Oh hell yeah dude! I remember finishing this back in the day and had no one to talk to about it.
@persianheir52183 жыл бұрын
Woah! Dank new intro
@we-must-live3 жыл бұрын
@@persianheir5218 i don't know how he does it, but he manages to outdo himself every time!
@Th3Prowl3r3 жыл бұрын
god I love your commentary
@thefinegameofnil71583 жыл бұрын
Nice, another upload, I'm positively foaming at the mouth. Dreamweb when?
@ATippingBarn2 жыл бұрын
That bookshelf scene being pushed I. Front of the hell mouth always makes me laugh
@kulman42953 жыл бұрын
I love to listen you readin the names on every new video, and pronouncing my last name wrong everytime in the same wrong way. That is what i am really here for.
@aidonger420693 жыл бұрын
no notification's for me, just dedication to ggn
@KrazyKain3 жыл бұрын
I keep wanting to say this for every video so I'm going to just say it now... your nails are fantastic.
@jimbob33323 жыл бұрын
The third child in the spirit tag ritual actually wins a Game Boy Colour, so it's not all bad.