Horror Games I Didn't Play

[@delane4160]

the downfall of long play throughs of adventure horror games is making me so sad, watching those 20-30 part let's plays was a big part of my childhood and it makes my heart hurt to realize how they've died

[@emily-wb4fv]

Totally agree

[@topzozzle5642]

I havent even come to terms with this fact yet...maybe one day...

[@midnightriot2454]

I agree, it's like the main target audience for KZbin now has the attention span of a rock

[@H0juma]

I'm never watched LPs back then since I thought I could just play it myself. Now, I'm revisiting old games I haven't started/finished by watching LP's from 8+ years ago.

[@karensmith6074]

what are you taking about? there are plenty of people uploading longplays of these games. just because he is all about the business now and just wants to maximize his youtube profits doesnt mean everyone is. try to think for yourself instead of being so easily gaslighted.

[@AirAnimeAngel]

Man,I miss those longer indie adventure games KZbinrs would play back in the day. I was so invested and glad indie games like that were being given attention they deserve.

[@coreo6688]

Unfortunately, you can't play games like Undertale/Omori/Hollow Knight/Happy Wheels/Stardew/Terraria/Bully anymore , usually it's only heavy edited videos of 1/2 hours of the game, it's sad.

[@7792pnaurfr]

​@@coreo6688really? Why can't you play them anymore?

[@Meroko26]

@@7792pnaurfr causa view retention and stuff. remember this is also job. if a vid gets low views/engagement that's less cash. hafta factor that in s a youtuber

[@haleymist09]

I was surprised to hear that as youtube favors long-form content. Maybe thus kind of game stuff is for twitch now.

[@pikabiga]

Same. Though they might get less views if published these days, I still go back to rewatch them. There’s just something fulfilling about a story driven adventure game that shorter indie horrors don’t scratch

[@TheLittlebats]

Aw John I'd love to see a full playthrough of Burnhouse Lane from you! It's a shame longer form content is struggling.

[@levettator]

Yeah that would be pretty great, I do miss the old long-form content! I'm gonna try and keep it alive on my channel for as long as I can!

[@bugdomrulez]

i love john's furious defense of granny whenever it comes up, it makes me smile every time

[@JohnWolfe]

I see Granny, I stanny

[@user-me3ge8de4o]

​@@JohnWolfelmaoo

[@JayWolf1985]

@@JohnWolfe Nothing wrong with that. Granny is legit good stuff. I do think that the main reason that Granny unfortunately does get lumped in with the more cynical mascot horror titles is due to its sequels, which are far less fine-tuned and bank more on the recognition of the titular antagonists. Had those sequels never been made, or had been as well crafted & fine tuned as the first, I think that the correlation would have never happened.

[@plagarosada]

@@JohnWolfe REAL

[@PurpleTheProto]

@@JohnWolfe hyperfan of DVloper here thanks people despise granny for absolutely dumb as hell reasons i wish the masses requirements for a "good game" was different im not going to act like granny is a masterpiece, but in terms of mobile gaming, theres genuinely not really any competition for it being one of the best

[@Insym]

I will always find an excuse to play Granny again. Love every Granny game in the series! Also I really love these review style videos. I didn't play any of these either. What you said about the KZbin scene changing really stuck with me. I didn't realise but we're all basically forced to play games that are

[@meagandavy6366]

Please play Burnhouse Lane insym its fantastic. Have a wonderful day!

[@swarnadipmitra1095]

Please play The Evil Nun Insym!! It's granny like but so so so different in its own ways and so much more enjoyable.

[@Noodles4Anime]

Really is a shame. As someone who's favorite kind of games are long, adventure games that focus heavily on the story, it sucks to see let's players turning away from those kind of games (aside from the occasional AAA games). Now, I love seeing favorite youtubers get together to play lighthearted games with friends, but I find myself seeking out new KZbinrs sometimes to watch longer story driven games. Also, as someone who does have a shorter attention span, the 10-15 minute videos don't quite do it for me. You look away for a few seconds and the video's over.

[@crizmeow8394]

I’ve really disliked how many gaming KZbinrs I’ve seen devolve their channels from longer games to the newest bright trendy multiplayer game of the moment. I feel it robs them or character just so they can stage “funny” moments so they can pump out more videos quickly. With the least appealing thumbnails knows to men. I think it makes them almost get stuck on the latest trend and makes their channel fill of younger crowds while the KZbinr never matures or grows as a creator.

[@RuneTacticss]

100% agreed, many of the best games out there are very story or text heavy-and unfortunately a lot of people don't have the patience or want to play those kinds of games, and instead want to play the popular flashy new games. At least there are some youtubers who play story heavy games, but twitch streamers are where it gets really bad, and a twitch streamer who gets bored if there isn't crazy things happening every moment is very common. Something else that pisses me off, might as well rant, people who make fun of others or insult others who play text heavy or story based games or games that require a lot of thought. I had someone who made fun of me for playing Fire Emblem because its a "Visual novel" according to them. Clearly they don't know what they're talking about but still. The Outlast Trials is a great example of a vast majority of youtubers and streamers just not...Thinking about the games they play. They kinda just run around and throw caution to the wind when in reality, that's the complete opposite way the game is supposed to be played and they complain about getting a bad grade because of it. Also hate it when a youtuber picks up a game for one video then drops it.

[@JoyaLewisTheMusician]

THANK YOU! Oh my GOSH! Remember the days when Jack and Cory would deep dive into immersive stories like Telltale games and such! And it was the majority I think, as opposed to the one-off stuff. Give me story, you know?

[@Sunkem1Not6Hacks]

@@RuneTacticss Oh man I just saw a VOD of critikal playing stay out of the house and he was exactly as you described. Dude literally grinded runescape during the prologue

[@sekijawi]

There are still KZbinrs who do LPs of longer games or several parts series beside short one-shot games. Try CJUGames, Gab Smolders, Manlybadasshero and MrKravin.

[@abnorm_ally]

I'd watch a Burnhouse Lane playthrough. Found you through the cat lady back in the day

[@jm75937]

Me too! Those were the the days...

[@sohailmsayyad6351]

Exactly as soon as I watched the glimpse of Burnhouse Lane. I quickly realised that it's graphics content art is very much similar to The Cat Lady 😢❤

[@nerfasana]

Me too. I wanted to see the other endings. Since then i am a follower.

[@BalticRat]

I've rewatched John's cat lady playthrough 5 times periodically since he posted it. Still holding out on playing the burnhouse lane myself in hopes that he might post it. Of course I understand the reasoning for not doing it. Maybe a future livestream, fingers crossed.

[@sohailmsayyad6351]

@@BalticRat Exactly 💯🔥. Also I haven't even watched the Rewind or Die by Puppet Combo. John usually plays their games. But dunno this time 🥲

[@MidnightEden]

I love watching 2-3 hour long videos... is it just me? I like having something on while I'm drawing, playing Minecraft, or other relaxing activities. If I want to watch quick and entertaining videos, I'll open TikTok, but when I want something long that I can really take the time to get into, I open KZbin.

[@Monayla]

yeah, these kind of LPs are why I wanna watch LPs in the first place. and i also love having them as backround entertainment,, with the possibility to focus on them during the most exciting moments.

[@N1kalyn]

Yeah. I love long let's play videos too. It's really sad they're going away. And I definitely miss John playing them. But I understand why he doesn't. I need to go find someone to watch play Burnhouse !

[@faeb.9618]

absolutely, not having to stop what im doing every 10-20 minutes to click on another video is great

[@JillLulamoon]

Nah, definitely not just you. It's nice to just play the video, set my phone to standby (I have YT Red so it allows the video to keep playing) then just play games of do chores. Helps get through work too.

[@BonesnStitches]

It’s not just you

[@VorpalSnickerSnack]

Glad to hear Harvester Games is back, wished you'd play it. The Cat Lady has a special place in my heart, during a time of developing dismal ideation then eventually attempts. The game displayed perfectly what depression and PTSD is like. Can't wait to play Burnhouse Lane.

[@MiraCassandre]

It did displayed it so well.

[@emily-wb4fv]

I 100% agree

[@fryedpig]

i definitely miss the longer, story-driven lets plays. it made me feel so connected to the game and i dont have the ability to play them myself. i support you if you choose to play lengthy story games that aren't as popular, i will always back you on that.

[@levettator]

Yeah I agree, I get times are changing but there's still gotta be an audience out there for it, right?! I'm gonna keep uploading long form content and hope my audience finds me!

[@fryedpig]

@@levettator no fr !! we still exist! maybe i'll stop by ur channel and check u out!

[@levettator]

@@fryedpig That would be sweet!

[@SnailHatan]

What, you don’t have hands?

[@pheebzie]

Sad we didn't get to experience these games with you, but thanks for giving them a brief spotlight on your channel.

[@UnOc2]

The rotoscoped scenes in Faith are incredible and anyone who says they aren't cool is not worth listening to.

[@AngeliqueStP]

Hell yeah [Breaking Bad "Ya goddamn right!". gif]

[@_Obey_]

Ikr?? Rotoscoping is underrated anyways

[@Megamon0001]

Seeing the before and after of the scenes made them seem way more cooler

[@Belial289]

they aren't cool.

[@AngeliqueStP]

@@Belial289 Neither are you. 'Being contrarian' is not a personality.

[@witchylittlecrow]

I had no idea Burnhouse Lane was a thing! Thank you so much for including it in this video. The Cat Lady means so much to me, so hearing such high praise of Burnhouse Lane has me excited (:

[@freakishuproar1168]

I can't recall if I've brought this up or not - I'm sure someone in the comments has in recent months. I just wanted to say that I've really been enjoying you branching out from your usual playthrough fare over the last year or so. Whether it's the r/AITA or Top 5 Ghost reaction stuff that vibes well with your grouchy humour, to more thoughtful videos like this one regarding the state of games, it's been quite an unexpected (though totally welcome) pivot for your channel's usual form. I've been watching you for about five years now, and it's been a privilege to watch your content evolve over that time. You're a top lad, Mr. Wolfe :3 *EDIT:* I couldn't agree more with what you said at the end of your _Faith_ review. There's nothing more unhelpful than the opinions of folk who lack curiosity. It reminds me of those people who will unironically say "there's no good music any more" whilst I literally have a bandcamp profile full of amazing bands and albums, most of which were made and released in the last five years. Basically the fastest way for a person to loudly proclaim that they don't know what they're talking about.

[@JohnWolfe]

Thanks, I appreciate it!

[@zerggiee9412]

agree!

[@zhonglilover8794]

I am in love with Stay Out Of The House. It is, by far, my favourite Puppet Combo game. I was impatiently waiting for you to play it and I am very glad that you have a good impression of it.

[@lebronjahamez7430]

What is your opinion on bloodwash and night ripper?

[@LUNACYS]

The point John made about how TikTok/shorts bled through people's preferences of no longer liking long playthroughs just gave us a harsh reality of what content is going to become. People don't want to be invested and slowly tread up a plot hill with unexpected obstacles and twists in a 30 part series, they want all that happen in a single video or 2minute short. I grew up watching and even rewatching some of my favorite long playthroughs, i.e. uberhaxornova & sp00n's dead rising 2 OTR 50+ parts, or treetopia from the creatures 100+ episodes. Everyday, no matter how shitty or great my day was, getting that upload notification of a new part of my favorite series on my phone gave me solace that I can have 30 minutes to myself watching it when I got home. as we know it, with the lack of long, plot driven games, goes away more and more of complex and refreshing motifs in games that needed those 5-10hr lengths to develop

[@baronobeefdip8075]

I'm genuinely curious. Was it the length of the playthroughs that you enjoyed, or was it the multi-part aspect? Or something else? I'm asking because, like John showed, there are still people who uploaded whole playthroughs of Burnhouse Lane; most of them are just in one video instead of multiple. The only difference that I see is the number of videos (and, indirectly, when exactly they're uploaded), which isn't something that affects the viewing experience for me. I know that some people enjoy the episodic approach, but I'm curious if that's a vital factor instead of just a preference. Or is it more about lamenting that some channels didn't play Burnhouse Lane, even though they played The Cat Lady?

[@piestudios993]

I'm sad we didn't get a playthrough of some of these, but I am glad I got to atleast hear your thoughts on them. It's nice getting to hear your thoughts about some ganes that sadly couldn't fit into your plans. Have genuinely really enjoyed the ideas your going with this year.

[@lenny6608]

I'm disappointed that long-form let's play videos aren't lucrative anymore. Even so, I think this is a good alternative! I'd love to see more game review from you.

[@codesymphony]

now you can just watch streamer vods

[@Safiyahalishah]

It makes me very sad that longform content isn't doing well on KZbin anymore, but it has led me to follow John's streams now. I usually tune in after they're over because my internet can't handle it, but I'm all in for the long haul binge watches. 👌 I find myself rewatching a lot of old let's play series to scratch that itch too. Wish the longform audience would grow again.

[@BonesnStitches]

I wish the vods were on his KZbin. I have to stream through my Roku and it can’t do twitch.

[@livingthelifewithfibro828]

The whole reason I was invested in your channel was because of your story based indie games 💕 I loved them and I loved how honest you are. Your videos are awesome because I am able to see you hate, love, enjoy, like, be satisfied with the game. It really is a journey just watching you play a video game! 💕

[@anya2775]

was so hoping to see a burnhouse lane playthrough

[@DuskieTheBear]

I found you YEARS ago from your Cat Lady playthrough. Seeing you talk about Burnhouse Lane brought all of that back. Thanks for creating content for so long, your efforts are massively appreciated.

[@soul_kishin]

is there any way you would do both of a Let's Play and another video of this style? i love both but admittedly i love your lets play more. good luck with your first child John it is the greatest joy you will EVER receive!!

[@IncredibleMoose-]

Hi John. Are you holding out on us?

[@pbj4142]

He is! John hates his fans!

[@derpyliciousmiku]

What a classic inside joke

[@user-me3ge8de4o]

Yeah!

[@PSNRainOverThin]

Can I answer that for you?

[@heyjohnitsguys5804]

He is

[@totallynotspooked]

I can't wait to hear what you have to say about Stay out of the House! I was literally on the edge of my seat as soon as it released hoping you'd post a Let's Play.

[@JillLulamoon]

John's Puppet Combo playthroughs are so rewatchable. I'm not sure what it is but they really work with his snarky attitude and knowledge of 80s and 90s slasher schlock. They're nice to listen to while sleeping, gaming or doing chores.

[@totallynotspooked]

@@JillLulamoon I 100% agree. I recently rewatched Night Watch and it's still so good even tho I already know what happens. John's sarcasm and attitude especially towards how the environment is decorated is hilarious 😂

[@hughmungus2237]

So is he not going to do a play through??

[@totallynotspooked]

@@hughmungus2237 Well he played the game but I'm sadly pretty sure he won't upload a gameplay. Which is a bummer. I'd have loved to see him make snarky comments and solve the puzzles (and pet the dog!)

[@JillLulamoon]

@@totallynotspooked Murder House is one of my go to "background videos". The inventory puzzle gameplay makes for a weirdly comfy watch. Plus I always appreciate how John reads text out loud. I love when players do that.

[@tinytarakeet]

Honestly,, just really love hearing your commentary on things! you've only gotten better and reviewing the ins and outs of a game and your "cynical" perspective makes your praises hit even harder! you got me so hard with your pep talk to Signalis too lmaoo also just glad to see you playing games of your own time with no expectation of posting :)

[@Nc2t]

i wish this was 4 hours long 🥲

[@MIR-bu1ft]

I am sad that we won't get a Burnhouse Lane let's play, but I completely understand why, and really appreciate that you made this video to try to give it more attention!! It's a great compromise, and I'm excited for the direction your channel is taking this year!!

[@caramelspellman3253]

Burnhouse Lane sounds really cool I guess I'll have to try it out ! Would've loved to watch your gameplay and catforming for it, but I guess this works too ! I would love to see more such videos where you talk about and give reviews of the games that you played in your own time !

[@jointhespiral1294]

Was so excited to see Faith in this list- Just really wanted to hear your thoughts on it. Love your content, been especially helping me through a depressive period. Hope all is well for you Mr. Wolfe. ❤️

[@ravensane2823]

I love the longer form content. It gives you something to look forward too. I like to work and listen to the videos, short videos makes it hard to multitask.

[@adamdittmer1593]

while i do miss longer lets plays from you i totally understand the shift in your content! you gotta do what you enjoy. however this video was an absolute slam dunk. your conversational style of commentary with a loose, more flowy review style without spoiling too much of the games content is great for the indie horror game scene. keep it up john!

[@Deadener]

Night Ripper was my first John Wolfe video. Instantly fell in love with both Puppet Combo, and your channel. I still rewatch it every now and then. You're one of the few channels that not only gives sincere commentary during, and especially after the game, but it's well-informed, and insightful. The way you can reference any number of other indie horror games when making comparisons, commands a lot of respect for your opinions. I rarely disagree with your takes. And if I do, I can at least see why you came to that conclusion. And you can do all this while still being funny and entertaining. This is a juggling act, very few creators manage, in my opinion. And yeah, I like this format just fine.

[@synarthrose]

Oh, cat lady. I’ve noticed that game really does hold a special place in the hearts of many people struggling with depression, myself included. I rewatched a playthrough of it while in a residential mental health rehab, and it was comforting. You described it perfectly with that “silver lining” comment. So many games fail to get that balance. It’s easy enough to make a dark, edgy, brutal game; it’s hard to weave the idea of hope and redemption into it without making it feel insincere or cheesy. My friends at rehab who were also struggling with depression enjoyed it too, we watched it together. It was good long form content that helped the scary days go by until we could begin to notice the healing. It makes me really sad that long form content is dying off, it’s honestly shaped so much of my life. Alas, eras do come and go. I’m glad you got to enjoy these horror games for yourself! I’ll definitely be checking out Burnhouse Lane, especially if you say it’s better than The Cat Lady. Love this kind of video from you and would love to see more :) And god, yeah, I’m ready to be done with 6 slot inventories

[@Moonlight_punk]

This makes me very sad, but it’s also very insightful and I enjoy your opinions on it! When I was working from home, you and Gab kept me entertained nonstop. However, as long as your content isn’t gone, I can always go back and rewatch. Thank you for anything you do, always.

[@thacobell4700]

I really miss the longer form multipart let's plays of the past. *edit* I'm speaking in general, not specifically calling John out here. This video was fine. Well paced casual "reviews" of a few games. Kinda sad that this seems to indicate we won't be getting a series on Faith 3.

[@tappyokamaniok210]

I really like this format. One of the things I love most is John's input and general opinion on a game, and it's really cool to have that, even if he doesn't want to make a full playthrough video.

[@johannabelle]

Thank you, John! I appreciate your genuine dedication to the horror genre and how far your taste extends beyond flavor-of-the-week games. (You know the ones.) Count me in as a Cat Lady fan who had no idea Burnhouse Lane existed, so I'll be going to check it out based on your recommendation!

[@ediapaff8858]

I love that the content diversified. It is all very much still on brand and fun to watch.

[@awetistic5295]

This video, once again, showed me that I'm basically a real life granny. I don't understand the appeal of TikTok and short videos in general. It's so much better to put on a long video or the playlist of an entire series, lean back and don't think about what to watch next for the next hours. And yes, I'm also one of those weirdos who genuinely enjoys classic survival horror with all the annoying tropes. Bottom line, I need Burnhouse Lane. I need Signalis. I need Faith. I need Stay out of the House. With the current state of my backlog, will I play any of them in the next two years? No, but I still need them. Also, will I gladly watch you playing a 20+ hours game? You bet I will.

[@CocoLicious]

You are a great narrator John and I'm very sad that the market for long form let's plays isn't really there anymore because I don't enjoy playing horror games myself. Made one exception because of you with DbD and that works, but it's also not really scary. Thanks for all!

[@LauKungPow]

I respect your decision to not film full playthroughs of these games. I will say, however, that you are pretty much my go-to guy for that kind of stuff. Your Puppet Combo videos are timeless and if that Night Ripper era of Puppet Combo, I would eagerly await your playthrough of the next Puppet Combo game. I would personally still love a playthrough of Stay Out of the House but that's just me being greedy. Great video!

[@chichimcdonald6933]

I love how you go in depth about indie horror games and what you like and don't like, really cool how you give the spotlight to obscure horror stuff! Great vid!

[@hallowgallow]

I will admit I’ve searched “John Wolfe Burnhouse Lane” more times than I’d like to admit in the past few months

[@swanqlord3048]

Dammnnn, i was really hoping for a Stay Out of the House playthrough. That game's been getting hyped up for long and Ive always loved your Puppet Combo videos. I think this style of video is great as I've always loved hearing your thoughts on games, but it definitely isn't a substitute for a full playthrough. However, it's still better than nothing. This has been my most watched channel for many years (since the IMSCARED 2012 days) and your playthroughs havs always been the best. I absolutely loved your most recent Amnesia playthrough. I'll support this channel regardless of what you post as it's been a part of my life for longer than a lot of things. I hope that long playthroughs aren't a thing of the past though just because popular youtubers have changed.

[@user-os7ec4dm8x]

Watch people who have playd Stay out of the House instead. Don't stay watching a channel that no longer has what you originally watched it for, vote with your views.

[@jtcreeps5586]

Man I’m guttered we didn’t get a stay out of the house play through murder house has to be my most favourite game/video from you

[@invadernav3422]

Signalis is literally a game that I haven't been the same since I played it, the story of it has been on my mind ever since. As someone who's already in love with the King in Yellow mythos, sci fi themes, and the idea of time loops, as well as Silent Hill, this game was like the absolute perfect combination for me. I can recognize it's not for everyone, but I am so glad I found it because it is now one of my favorite games possibly ever? It's 100% in my top 10, maybe top 5 depending on the day. I appreciate your critical eye though! Funny enough, I also fell in love with Tormented Souls! Alisa as well!

[@ntp4003]

You're the only horror youtuber i keep up with anymore so thank you for covering these games that I definitely would have otherwise missed!

[@Sirene1134]

I like this style of video. it's a nice little round up of off screen content, you get to have some of the "PLAY THIS GAME" people (that actually pay attention to your content) off your back, & it's a great overview of games that could lead to people finding out about stuff they missed or things they might want to try/avoid. Can't wait for the next vid, whatever and whenever it may be!

[@bymasselyn]

I love this format, reminds me of the random game videos you used to create - miss those. Little snippets to give us a peek into a game, but still keeping the mystery alive so we can try them out on our own.

[@BwavoBunnyrgm08]

I really appreciate your take on horror media, and your attention to detail. I hope you do more reviews in the future!

[@wardtortle]

I'm so glad John shares my instant disinterest in cult stories. They feel like a cheap avenue for surreal horror where nothing has to be explained, or even if there is an explanation, the story is so esoteric that it's not actually satisfying. I also appreciate this format of discussing games played off-screen! Learning about the existence of Burnhouse Lane has given me one more thing to look forward to.

[@Recedinhairline442]

Great video John, I am normally not too fond of your non gameplay videos from you but listening to your narration of the games story and your opinions was enjoyable

[@courtneywestlie1521]

I really appreciate these kind of videos, I know you can't play and edit everything you do so this kind of recap is really great.

[@rosieluewho1390]

Yay!! I love hearing your thoughts on games even if you don't post them on the channel! I would honestly watch a whole series of you just reviewing games that while you wanna play, you don't wanna play on the channel. The one video game that I am sad didn't get a mention was the new Rusty Lake game The Past Within because I absolutely love is hearing your thoughts about each game and unraveling the story. Its one of your playthroughs I keep going back to! (Sorry if you did end up playing it on like twitch or something and I just missed it, I searched but couldn't find it)

[@haleymist09]

Oh wow I was JUST thinking during this review if Rusty Lake was still making games. John is so interesting to watch doing those. Rusty Lake and John really vibe lol.

[@rosieluewho1390]

@@haleymist09 Yeah their new game is multiplayer! And has some really neat implications for the lore of the game series too which I am desperate for more of

[@mixox1197]

I think that one Signalis dev mentioned that she heard about the inventory space and that they will do something about it which is cool imo. Even if it's one of my favorite games of all time, I understand that it can be frustrating and that it just can't be for anyone and that having complaints is valid.

[@crimsonknightsoul]

omg John I'm the same with cults. If they show up in horror games or movies I pretty much check out. Loved the video. Got me excited to check out some of these games especially Burnhouse Lane

[@0megaForce]

Hey John! Just wanted to say that my life has been pretty bad for the past couple of weeks, but your videos and your personality always cheers me up for a while. I hope you never feel like you’re not a good youtuber, if you can cheer up at least one person out there in the world, you’re already doing a good job. Thank you for everything.

[@hallowen4279]

John is teasing us by showing snippets of himself recording his reaction to the game by audio. I wonder if he's interested in opening up a patreon. What I wouldn't give to watch an unedited 6 hour straight long video of pure, authentic and immersive John gameplay.

[@MD-co4lu]

i really appreciate john's ability to articulate valid critique for games while recognizing and emphasizing differences in taste and factoring that into how much it may or may not have affected his bias. i also appreciate the defense of both granny and Faith-- different style horror that may be blown off by those looking for more modern graphics yet offer amazing gameplay and in Faith's case, effective atmosphere. thanks for your thoughts, John!

[@nannybells]

it sucks that these games arent very popular here anymore, i have a shitty laptop and cant play much so whenever i get curious about a game i depend on youtube. sometimes it's hard to find lets plays from people i already follow and enjoy watching. it's a way of finding new channels, but it sucks that some don't post these anymore.

[@Meroko26]

Great video and review John. I chuckled on the bits where u were like "Do I wanna keep that in the video? And I'll cut to an ad". But yeah it's sad to hear abt long gameplays. Glad u gave these games attention. I hadn't heard of few of them.

[@ogeleazar]

I sincerely love John so much. I watch him all the time and love his sassyness and commentary.

[@sarahduffett1152]

Arguably, my favorite part of your let's plays is the very end, because I always look forward to your overall analysis of the game. You just have such a strong eye for what works about a game and what doesn't, that I always walk away learning a little bit more about good game design. So for me, this review format is great. It's an even more fully realized version of those last few minutes!

[@Savasvania]

It really is a shame that long playthroughs are not as profitable for youtubers as they used to be. I remember when Burnhouse Lane was released I waited for you or Manly to play it, but alas never did so I watched it somewhere else. Downfall remake is still my favorite Harvester game, but Burnhouse Lane is a close second.

[@Pitchfallis]

I feel like I’ve had to look to more of my fave KZbinrs’ back catalogs lately for what I want to watch and you’ve suddenly shown me why-I’m looking for those long playlists to keep me company over a long period of time. It’s more stable to use those when I’m working on long projects than having to jump tones and styles every 20 min to an hour. I’ve been scrounging up 40-video “vintage” game playlists and 6-hour-long Tim Rogers reviews of weird or popular games. Slow gaming is my KZbin jam to this day 😂

[@lilowoof]

as a huge cat lady fan, thank you so much for letting us know about burnhouse lane! I'm def part of the group that relies too much on YT for updates to games so I would have been in the dark otherwise. always love hearing your opinions on games so more of these vids would be nice in lieu of a full playthrough. (but I would be so down if you ever did a burnhouse lane playthrough or a stream of it one day)

[@zarzar5518]

Honestly, you are my go to guy for horror games, so even if a game did come out 6 months ago, I probably don't know much about it if you didn't play it or talk about it. So thank you for still making these breakdown videos too!

[@tangomushi]

You’ve always been great at giving fair, but honest critiques - and honestly, I kind of appreciate hearing someone who’s not afraid to just admit “yeah this game’s great but not a flawless masterpiece like everyone keeps saying it is” (as with SIGNALIS). Really love these kinds of short n sweet review videos, looking forward to more of them!! Great work 👏❤

[@nanabudaghyan1058]

Absolutely love your content and the direction your channel is going, always enjoyed your commentary, can't wait to see more!

[@kirapersonal2142]

I've always enjoyed your gameplay videos but above all what kept me here besides personality is that you'd usually give the game a fair review at the end not only highlighting negatives but postives and things you feel the creators improve one. While I do wish I could've watched you play I still really enjoyed this video because your always really good with your reviews 😊

[@aeacuscress]

This was a great little "sum it up" video for me. I typically watch people play longer let's plays unless the game recently got my attention or it's a game I wanted to play for a while, but with your review on Burnhouse Lane, I think I'll play it myself instead of watching for once! It looks really good and I can't wait to catform in real time!

[@forproject1666]

i feel like it would be so good for the game if you actually play burnhouse lane on the channel though- it would help more people know about this beautiful gem a lot. it is such a good game. adventure games are still played . there is still a market for it maybe you can do a part series if you want to fit in your schedule

[@JohnWolfe]

You know what else helped people know about the game? This video, that I already made. That you're acting like it doesn't exist. Believe it or not, there are ways to give games exposure besides publicly playing the entire game from start to finish

[@StillaBaby6969]

I really liked this video John, it felt like holding hands with a friend and taking a walk through their interests. I really liked the pacing and editing. Keep up the good work. :)

[@ailsatg]

I always like your review stuff and it's cool you got four good horror games in a row. And all so different from each other too!

[@Trrista]

Longer lets plays were the highlight of my teens. I’d be so excited to wait for the next part of different game son all my favourite channels., or id wait for a few parts to come out and binge on the weekends. I wish there was more audience for it :( The cat lady was such a good lets play. Thanks for putting this video together John

[@princesspasta]

i would've loved to see you play through these but i totally get why you didn't (as explained in the video) that being said, i really enjoyed this vid. your commentary is always very insightful

[@spider-queen]

thanks for sharing your thoughts on these John! I'd like to add that I'm one of the people that would have admittedly really enjoyed to see these as actual playthroughs, but I understand that with time constraints you might not have been able to, and if it was between not seeing them at all or getting a summary like this, then I'm very glad you did at least I tend to enjoy any content you put out, I've just got a soft spot for long playthroughs and series, they're very comfortable to tuck in and binge or have to look forward to episode by episode, and I still love them a lot I realize that modern youtube has started to move away from that format, and I can't fault creators for sticking with what works best for them, but I'll always advocate for long playthroughs whenever feasible! thanks for reading

[@giraffiqpark]

I really find myself missing longer indie horror titles that had so many different parts. I am disappointed not to see your playthrough of Burnhouse Lane but I understand that it's just a consequence of the direction KZbin gaming/let's plays has been moving in. It's such a shame the general attention span of audiences has shrunk down like it has. I did really enjoy this video, though, and I'd be interested to see more of these types of thing if there are other games you don't end up playing for the channel!

[@RedRosesDead07]

I really miss longer games and longer let's play content! I'm always up for a unique, cool, and story-driven series with my favorite creators like you, MrKravin, CJU, and Gab! I appreciate this video and your reviews of these really cool games. I personally LOVE the Faith games, I really enjoy the graphics and the little spooks and scares amongst the bigger "oh, crap!" moments! The Cat Lady and games like it are amazing, that mix of mental and supernatural was really fun and freaky! I enjoy story and plot, weird and disturbing, unique and unusual games. Little Nightmares 1 and 2, Amnesia: The Dark Descent, Resident Evil Village, The Cat Lady, Sally Face, Outlast... you have shared some gems with us over the years. I went back to watch your play through of Amnesia:The Dark Descent recently and it was weird having it all chopped up into 8-10 minutes as it's such a tease for me. I did enjoy your sass, as usual. I also wanted to see exactly when I first started watching you, it was the game Dear Esther. You really put in a lot of time and hard work for us, John. It does not go unnoticed or unappreciated. I watch your non-gaming videos as well because I know I'm going to see quality content and sassy humor, the debunking the scariest videos online and the r/aita stuff has been a lot of fun. I hope maybe you can play Burnhouse Lane on Twitch sometime soon if you feel like replaying it. You definitely don't need to though... I'm easy-going and never demand content or upload schedules. I just enjoy whatever my favorite people want to share. Branch out and explore, I say... many of us will be watching and appreciating it all. Thank you, John, for always being thoughtful and entertaining, encouraging us to think critically! And yes, we love our Granny games! They really are fun, I enjoy the strategy and stealth aspects.

[@elliebeckett8503]

I have to say the cat lady and rusty lake series are my favourites of yours. Its a shame it's not viable on KZbin really at the moment but I really hope long form content and series comes back as it was what I truly loved from KZbin.

[@hannahmangan6124]

The thoughtful reflection parts at the end of your playthroughs are some of my favorite sections so this is total candy to me! Loved the Bunker playthrough, love the reaction streams, and love this! Keep doing what makes you happy!

[@mewmewsasfirebell]

I'm so glad Burnhouse lane got addressed, cuz I was wondering.

[@CaramelCatkin]

Aww, a lil sad that we didn't get to see your playthroughs of these games (this kind of game and long form story content is my personal fave, but I understand the troubles keeping up with what YT demands), BUT all the same, thanks for sharing your insights, John, it's always nice to hear your thoughts on these games :3

[@BathrobeHero]

This was really good, I love your 'essay/review' style videos, even if I don't agree with everything theyre very well edited and entertaining to watch!

[@Hakoda87]

commenting only to say that i loved literally everything in this video from the dramatic open to the silly quips strewn about

[@popomocco]

I have been anticipating your faith chapter 3 playthrough since I saw it being released those 6 or so months ago. In the past I might have been bummed out that you decided to not play it for the channel, but after watching one of your RE4 videos that you mentioned that you wish you could have played it by yourself, that you didn't have as much fun as you could had otherwise, I am totally behind you playing the games you are interested on your own accord. This type of video format is also very enjoyable to watch, if you decide to make more of them I will happily watch them. I also hope they will work well with the current youtube algorithm.

[@katinwelly]

Really enjoying your content lately John but I definitely do love and watch long playthroughs. But if it’s not worth doing these days, that’s all good, I’ll just keep watching you for whatever you do and seek those elsewhere! Keep it up my friend.

[@richwalk3954]

I'm in the middle of Burnhouse Lane, so imagine my surprise when I found out that the game was made by the same creator who did Cat Lady, Downfall, and Lorelai!

[@Blak38op709]

Hi John! Big fan, I follow the twitters (though I don't have an actual account still so I should probably do that), been subscribed on twitch for like 2ish years?, and just generally enjoy all your content / overall presence! Me and my S.O. have greatly enjoyed your content over the years and really appreciate this new video form! It's really cool to hear your thoughts on games and to not have their stories spoiled with a full playthrough. Plus, your way of supporting good indie games that encourages other people to play them is really vital to the indie game market and helps solo devs feel like they have more of a chance. Also, it's cool that this content form seems to be a lot more like the kind of content you originally wanted to make back in the early days of Harshly Critical, but even better. Better because we've seen you grow over time as a creator and performer. Very nicely spoken! Keep doing what you love man. For what it's worth, you'll always have us in your corner! All the best wishes! P.S. Congrats on the baby!

[@JerseyDevilJerseyGirl]

This is such a dumb story but I remember being high on opiates when I 1st watched your Cat Lady playthrough. I still love your longer series & I watch them from time to time bc it is excellent content & also bc it shows me how far I’ve come in beating addiction.

[@Whatlander]

The editing and comedic timing were top tier. All the deliberate awkward pauses or sidebar comments had me at least smiling, if not laughing. Also cool to hear your thoughts about a bunch of neat games at once.

[@AlexDraut]

I would appreciate having more retrospectives from you on horror games over the years.

[@brad1426]

First of all, this video is really good, and I think it really does show how much you care about horror as a genre rather than just following various trends. Second of all, I do agree that a lot of people do tend to overrate older game mechanics, and I say that as someone that actually does enjoy replaying all of the old survival horror titles I enjoyed as a kid. I think sometimes people just remember the game in general fondly, or they remember the most enjoyable aspects of something when thinking about it. Not everything in the past was perfectly executed, even if it *fits* in the overall design of those games and how they flow, that doesn't mean that modern games absolutely need that to be "true survival horror" or whatever.

[@HeisenbergFam]

7:38 so nice of John to give a shoutout to unknown KZbinrs like PewDiePie

[@rikitty7522]

I found this channel back in the harshlycritical days and enjoyed seeing you examine games and gameplay in real time. Now the lets play scene is different and im watching more video essay and analysis, so having some of this thrown in is honestly great! Its ok to not drop a 30+ hour lets play or a 3 hr video essay, this fits in the middle.

[@psndgeekie923]

Don't worry John, I laughed at your pun.

[@pororou]

i love this video style, john! the comedic silent every time you say your ending takes before the next games comes out is epic. keep up the good work. i found your channel because of that one killer hotel (i dont remember the name) but stayed because i love your mind!

[@aaronleal9952]

I always hold out on watching others play games cause I wanna see if John will play them. It’s a bummer he won’t be uploading his playthrus of them but I’m still glad he uploaded his reviews on them!

[@Cen21000]

I really enjoy this still of video from you! Your sense of humor and delivery flow well with your ability to articulate your opinions. This type of vid along with your ghost video series have been real gems along side your let's plays