Why a Video Game Trilogy Was Sacrificed to Create Inscryption

[@ThatGuyGlen]

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[@mcspazatron240]

Playing through Inscryption blind and in the dark is a treat everyone should try

[@SP_-]

Should I waterboard myself too?

[@panampace]

I tried playing it blind but I couldn’t see what I was clicking on

[@AndreaDiLorenzo-uk3qe]

I think he means blind when you loose your eye​@@panampace

[@VixYW]

It's amazing the sheer number of people I recommended the game to, never figured out how to reach act 2, but still loved it to death. I didn't tell them, btw. One day, it will blow their mind.

[@Conorator]

The true ideal Inscryption experience is to actually pull your teeth and stab out your eye when using the pliers and dagger in the game. Makes it a lot more immersive.

[@ThatGuyGlen]

Special shoutout to the game's creator, Daniel Mullins, for providing the concept art and early gameplay footage featured in the video! What indie game would you like to see me cover next? Leave a suggestion in the comments below! Also, if you enjoyed the video, please consider subscribing to stay up to date on future “Game Dev Docs” episodes. Leaving a like and sharing the video also helps out! Support me on Patreon and get exclusive content like ad-free content, access to my Discord server and more: www.patreon.com/ThatGuyGlen

[@kleskir]

Superliminal :)

[@r3dn3ck3r3]

Back in the day I suggested Blasphemous. That suggestion still remains. :)

[@d-.-b3412]

Rogue legacy

[@Finnigan28]

FTL

[@Softlol]

Outer Wilds for sure, Noclip has an amazing documentary. But as far as I know there is very little coverage of the DLC. And Outer Wilds DLC is hands down the best DLC I ever played. Would be interesting seeing how they made the physics work etc...

[@thegothaunt]

I've definitely mentioned this before but the way your video style visually changes for each game is astounding. Your skills are clearly getting more and more professional too -- so exciting to think what you'll do in the future! Also, thank you for these! I feel like people can so easily complain and yell about game devs because they're this imaginary force-- and aside from teaching us awesome game history, I feel that you really humanise the people behind the games we cherish and give people faces and names to be thankful to.

[@ThatGuyGlen]

Oh man, thank you so much for those amazing words! I always try to put the devs front and center and tell the story from their perspective so I'm glad that shows. Creating unique visuals for every video is what keeps things fun and interesting for me so I'm just happy people seem to dig that aspect :D

[@epathshala4668]

While I was playing Tunic , he released a video on that , and now that I am playing Inscryption , he releases a video on that . This is just scary

[@ThatGuyGlen]

What are you playing next?👀

[@sixty5notch796]

bros watching you

[@sixty5notch796]

@@ThatGuyGlen dont pretend like you dont got tabs on this guy

[@ishipcrimsonandcerluean]

Play what you wanna see a video on next!

[@epathshala4668]

​@@ThatGuyGlenA Short Hike documentary would be a great watch!

[@Bobotato]

I literally just beat Inscryption yesterday for the first time and checked if there was a ThatGuyGlen video on it and now this appears today. What a coincidence.

[@LuisSierra42]

You spawned this video into existence

[@JawadBhuiyan]

I also beat Inscryption recently (a few days ago) lol

[@IzidioAlex]

There is no coincidence, you are stuck in act 4

[@DJdeliverance]

​@@IzidioAlexthat's true I am lol I'm on kacee mod lol

[@saraheitlinger7635]

Same I beat it a few days ago

[@TheOrian34]

I played The Hex after Inscryption (like many I'd assume, if any), and it makes me a bit sad that with how incredible Inscryption is, many people won't bother looking at the older brother.

[@basicallytrqsh]

Pony island:

[@OGEdger]

My favorite part has always been part 2 specifically _because_ it reminded me of the Gameboy Pokémon card game. I wish it had more to it.

[@Vextipher]

The first 3D section with puzzle/escape room elements was definitely the most enjoyable part for sure. Wish there was a game around those aspects and expands there instead of such different changes.

[@jimtwothesecond]

Inscryption's one of my favorite games! It was super cool seeing how you adapted its visual styles into your documentary; I thought it fit perfectly. I'd love to see a documentary from you on Outer Wilds!

[@ThatGuyGlen]

Thank you very much, glad to hear you enjoyed it! Outer Wilds is definitely on my list, should make for an interesting challenge in terms of the visuals!

[@jameswelch2850]

your videos are some of the very best on youtube. excellent work as always.

[@ThatGuyGlen]

Thank you very much for the kind words!

[@haydensfamilytv3397]

I literally just became obsessed with this game and then this comes out

[@reyzmalkovich1158]

Part with live action and how he found curse game give me vibe of old creepy pastas, and I like it. All lore great implemented in game.

[@jothamstephens104]

Dude! Your video is so good it was played in my CLASSROOM!

[@ThatGuyGlen]

Holy crap, that's awesome! I hope everyone learned something :D

[@MrEHD-fj1bz]

this game made me (grown ass man) cry at the ending . it's one of the best games I have played

[@FlameRat_YehLon]

My favorite aspect of Daniel Mullin's games is that they are games about games, and gaming culture as a whole. As long as that's not going away, I do hope getting surprised by his next game.

[@sharpblue]

3:20 Hearing "Competetive Online Component" right after "Team Fortress 2" hurts my soul

[@GlimGrim]

i am always interested in your videos with how you do the research and the deep dives into big titles keep it up man

[@ThatGuyGlen]

Thanks, glad to hear you enjoy the content!

[@GlimGrim]

@ i see the hard work man its always so high quality i always genuinely find your videos so intriguing

[@blobofdespair]

I loved the atmosphere of Leshy's cabin so much that the rest of the acts were not as appealing to me. All art styles were amazing, but act 1 is truly special. Great sound design too. I need to play this again. ❤

[@MosakMarcin]

Ha! Inscryption! Just as i mentioned in the previous video :d Thanks awesome job

[@ThatGuyGlen]

Yup, I’m glad I’m finally able to share it :D

[@kairo2937]

When I saw the title all I could hear was "Sacrifices must be made"

[@ThatGuyGlen]

That’s what inspired it! ;)

[@Lucsy3012]

Inscryption is one of the best games I've played, loved everything in and about it.

[@twinguy9633]

Bro you are changing the title and thumbnail daily xd

[@Cretaker]

My man changing the thumbnail and video title everyday at this point. Does it really help with the views? just curious, no hate, I really love the content

[@ThatGuyGlen]

It really does help.

[@FireNotLord]

I love your stuff man, shame that youtube is ghosting you.

[@thegothaunt]

Such an interesting game! I've watched so many friends play it -- looking forward to learning the lore from you!

[@ThatGuyGlen]

I don't really dive so much into the lore as I do how the game was developed, hope you enjoy it anyway!

[@a_very_tired_gamedev2725]

Dammit. What he did in 48 hours, would've taken me 48 days!

[@Bellvines]

Can't wait to see how Pony Island 2 was made in 2025 🔥

[@HarrenTonderen]

Antalogy was put aside you say... Daniel's next game is, fittingly, an sequel for his first big game... The box lives?

[@Thraakull]

I am not a fan of card games, but it is obvious that Daniel Mullins has some proper game dev skills

[@szryziz_]

Tunic 1 month ago and now Inscryption, bangers.

[@jeck0_0.]

never unqueued from deadlock so fast

[@blobbb]

Wild to think Pokemon could both make and inspire a game

[@CherryThGreat]

I would have loved if choosing who you’d replace in act 2 actually took control in act 3 that way there’s a reason to replay the game again and again

[@matt92hun]

Drinking game: take a shot every time he says "Daniel".

[@villagetale7450]

Griftlands, please do griftlands, it also is an amazing rogue-lite deckbuilder

[@ThatGuyGlen]

I've put it on my list!

[@Softlol]

The production of this video is insane. I have to ask how did you find the 3D models from the game? Some were free but the scale and stuff must have been custom made? Also the card graphics and everything. Must have taken so much time, but this feels like one of the most professional videogame channels!

[@ThatGuyGlen]

Thank you very much for the kind words! The 3D models are publicly available on David Hagemann's ArtStation page ;)

[@Finnigan28]

Thanks a lot for this video! Inscryption is one of those really memorable games that I think is a must play. Like The Stanley Parable

[@ThatGuyGlen]

My pleasure!

[@sleve_mcdichael]

Inscryption - what an incredible game

[@nilscape]

we need the fnaf video. the development might not seem well documented but he actually did quite a few interviews around when the game came out with gaming news sites. also no ones tried making such a video before

[@ThatGuyGlen]

It's on my list!

[@radub6941]

Hi, I am not able to find the GDC video of Daniel, could you please share it? Thanks!

[@Dart_ilder]

What is that gdc talk clips of which you are using in the video? Can't find it

[@Dart_ilder]

Found link on your site, thanks

[@ThatGuyGlen]

Yup, all references for every video live on my website.

[@brianwestphal]

This game kicks ass

[@ChristianJulesCruto-bp6fe]

Next vampire survivor

[@Capster097]

Act 1: it was great. Love it. Act 2: it was a little boring and slow. And the RNG of pulling cards is unforgiving. It was fine. Act 3: a bit slow and boring. But overall was good. Total Rating: 7/10

[@NaniSore-u2m]

08:34 is this a GDC lecture? Where can I find it?

[@ThatGuyGlen]

All references/sources are listed on my website (check description).

[@NaniSore-u2m]

@@ThatGuyGlen thank you

[@trex9245]

WE NEED BLASPHEMOUS

[@ThatGuyGlen]

It's on my list :D

[@madelox360]

awesome video! i love this game

[@ThatGuyGlen]

Thank you, glad you liked it!

[@TotalHooman]

Aw dude, I get what he's talking about, but I kinda dig the 3D more

[@The_Gameshower]

King of Cards my beloved

[@aeolianthecomposer]

Yoooo, a video on Inscription. Thanks

[@ThatGuyGlen]

My pleasure!

[@samyakchakraborty5525]

Why the renaming?

[@PeriluneStar]

Omg i love Inscryption!!! Can't wait to watch this!!!!!

[@ThatGuyGlen]

Hope you enjoy!

[@PeriluneStar]

@ThatGuyGlen :D

[@BriariusTitan]

Honey wake up, ThatGuyGlen dropped another banger!

[@cubic3905]

Let’s go a new video

[@DJdeliverance]

Inscryption 2 plz game inspired me to make my own game to

[@rubelexia]

you need to do a video on balatro

[@ThatGuyGlen]

I really should.

[@ashleymagagula7109]

another bang bruv can you do one for Five Nights At Freddys i really want to know a in-depth of how Scott made it

[@4F6D]

He put some assets together in an engine, the games are really not that hard to make

[@ThatGuyGlen]

Thanks, glad you liked it! And Five Nights is on my list.

[@theghastlyghast5033]

Inscryption was a 3 blood card lol

[@RetroCrowDev]

Makes sense that the game was originally meant to be a bundle of 3 different games

[@user-wl2xl5hm7k]

Inscryption is a moody masterpiece of art

[@DJdeliverance]

16:30 yeah that not how you say that which is why it feels& sounds so wrong& didn't roll off the tongue cuz it's l33t speak it's poe and the 0=o & the 3=e like early 00s Internet 1337 speak

[@awesometiger9992]

lmao sux. no one calls him poe. it's p o 3

[@DJdeliverance]

@awesometiger9992 nah is da 13375p34k 1s 5up3r10r to t3h 3n6L15H l0l

[@user-wl2xl5hm7k]

Regarding Nintendo’s recent actions on emulation, this is the only solution: *All types of intellectual property (IP) laws must be fully abolished immediately, in any and all jurisdictions worldwide.* All IP laws are extremely unethical for humankind. ‘Against Intellectual Monopoly’ is the most informative book humanity has on the subject now. ‘Against Intellectual Property’ is _another_ incredible essay, but it’s written with right-libertarian rhetoric so if you’re, like me, not right-libertarian you’ll have to read with an open mind and extract the essential info. _Only_ these two texts are the gold standard when it comes to intellectual property.

[@user-wl2xl5hm7k]

I also have a playlist (not _my_ videos) of *the* best videos on intellectual property laws on my channel for all interested.

[@OGEdger]

How is this related to Inscryption?

[@addammadd]

@@OGEdgeryes.

[@user-wl2xl5hm7k]

@@OGEdger Poe’s here! Well you’re a literature guy. This is a _gaming channel._ The relevance is absolutely there. _And also for literature._

[@user-wl2xl5hm7k]

@@addammadd Absolutely yes ✊

[@Big_Dai]

"Before we move on" .. OKAY! I'm out.

[@JeremoSinc]

We love you Glen!!

[@ThatGuyGlen]

The love is mutual!

[@BluShiGuy]

Nice

[@Z-101-G]

Fire

[@minah8292]

YESS MOREE

[@EntraBit]

it's actually so peak

[@bobalinx8762]

Pokémon? Huh, I was getting more pre-Duelist Kingdom Yu-Gi-Oh vibes from this.

[@twinguy9633]

Inscryption is peak!

[@ThatGuyGlen]

It’s awesome!

[@Ethan-vq7of]

Finally🎉

[@weirdibibfishiplop3644]

I know it's probably comment bait but the dare part in ludumdare is pronounced like the actual word dare. not daré

[@Jintenzo]

How many titles does this video have lol, I've seen 3 already

[@logeiv]

1 minute ago is crazy

[@jamesbaconreid]

lets go :)

[@tigercat5562]

Inscryption Based

[@WindowsNT_]

Hello again Hope your week has been going well

[@ThatGuyGlen]

Hi there! Thanks, hope your week has being going well too.

[@cs1045]

You know how long I've been waiting for this?

[@DissonantSynth]

Commenting for the algorithm

[@ThatGuyGlen]

Appreciated!

[@mikuuu165]

Those thumbnails are not doing you justice, maybe you'd consider going back to the old style?

[@user-wl2xl5hm7k]

How could he make the thumbnail better?

[@BlakrystalHaze]

Looks good to me