I. M. Meen - Level 1: Tower

[@Xifihas]

That kid has good grammar and a killer right cross. He'll go far.

[@lululuvscats]

I actually kinda want to play this game now. It really seems like a hidden gem to me. When you compare it to the Zelda CD-i cutscenes, the animation is actually really good, and the voice acting isn't bad either. I particularly like the song at the beginning :)

[@bradleymartinek1037]

The cutscenes make me think it's a cdi game.

[@andykishore]

Agreed.

[@robbiewalker2831]

It's an MS-DOS Game, actually. Makes me wish someone puts it in ClassicReload.

[@adriandiaz4071]

Hey I found this comment 4 years late

[@nikitawineberger8973]

The animation in canceled Warcraft Adventures makes me sorry for this game's cancel and death of Animation Magic.

[@DBuilder]

I keep expecting him to turn a corner and hear "ACHTUNG!"

[@crimsondynamo615]

I’d like to see that as a mod

[@cottontehbunbun7193]

MEIN LEBIEN!

[@LithiumDynamite]

SPIDERS PUNCH 'EM

[@PlanetZoidstar]

SNAKES YOU WANT SOME TOO?

[@davidhujik1554]

Inigo the brave loves c to punch spiders

[@VijemaVati]

BOO! Haunted House

[@baalfgames5318]

My initial thoughts, too.

[@zekeram129]

I like to imagine that text message lingo gives Meen immense power.

[@omegahaxors9-11]

He's the most powerful magician in the world because he's really good at spelling. Grammar was clearly a secondary concern.

[@randomguy-tg7ok]

With modern litchracy rate's, the guide probally bee unstoppabble buy now.

[@AnthonyMtheGamerArtist]

Am I the only one who pauses and tries to solve the scrolls myself before watching the player solve the sentences?

[@jftuxxy864]

+AnthonyM the Gamer Artist! I think not.

[@redblackjester]

+AnthonyM the Gamer Artist! i do too xD

[@Mike14264]

Nah, I do that too :)

[@KLEENDUSTER1]

This looks like DOOM. But educational.

[@PB-gy9ru]

Dissapointed CD-I Link DOOM: The Educational Edition. Pre-order now and get the Mathematics DLC.

[@chickennuggetman6145]

Thats what I thought at first

[@gfyGoogle]

More like wolfenstein I’d say

[@ScileSc]

Lets start a petition to remake this game in the build engine.

[@majamystic256]

@@ScileSc i was thinking using the gzdoom engine personally

[@spikeriley]

To quote AVGN: Spiders. Punch them!

[@baalfgames5318]

Snakes: you want some, too!?

[@Trainlover1995]

Here's my theory as to the actual plot of this game and the sequel: All of the kidnapped kids obviously have parents, who are no doubt heartbroken about their children going missing. Eventually, Meen was discovered by the US government as the culprit, but Meen refused to release the children until all of the world's educational institutes, government literacy programs, and anything educational. And if the governments try to sic their militaries on him, he'll use his magic to launch every nuclear weapon in the world at population centers and government targets. The player character volunteers to rescue the kids as part of UN coalition, and he/she is assisted by Gnorris, who is a government contact. After the events of Chill Manor, both Meen and Chill teleport into the middle of the UN Security Council, either by accident, in haste to escape "Agent Egghead" (another UN volunteer who sought to stop Chill from creating a world where the Axis won World War II), or incompetence, and they find themselves surrounded by armed soldiers and shot to death. So, really, this isn't an educational adventure. It's a simulation of a daring UN operation to bring a pair of terrorists to justice. Oh, and the player doesn't absolutely have to fix the grammar erros to free the kids. This whole time, all they had to do was kick in the door, which, due to the incompetence of the gnomes, were poorly engineered. He/she is just a huge Grammar Nazi with OCD.

[@bonepawn1644]

What a moment.

[@keanmigueljuguilon8416]

Drie Diego

[@alvinalpha_seven5330]

Until all of the world’s educational institutes, government literacy programs and anything educational… What?

[@Scorpionspear77]

Question about the intro. When Meen explains what the magic book does, he opens it. Shouldn't he have been sucked in?

[@coenisgreat]

+Scorpionspear77 Probably not, since it was his book in the first place. Either he designed it to not affect him, or since he's so magical he can enter and leave the labyrinth at will... I dunno.

[@_pulstar]

But he did quickly close it after soooooooo

[@sticklandaman9676]

He says “this book is made to order” so he probably ordered it to take the children and not him

[@Kronington]

Friendly fire

[@splaatandfriends]

0:00 This sound plays when you Win a round with IM Meen in Smash Bros. Lawl

[@BlueGuy98]

0:56 “When they open up this book, THEY’RE FUCKED INSIDE INSTEAD”

[@lewismcdonald985]

Reading this had me screaming.

[@BlueGuy98]

@@lewismcdonald985 I don't remember writing this comment

[@Thisguyisright]

A decent looking game, but the child sprites are kinda terrifying.

[@The-official-knudschannel]

BOOKWORM!

[@mikavoropanov8808]

- You just cannot turn Doom into a family friendly game! Simon & Schuster & Animation magic Inc. : Hold our crystal orb 😎

[@FFL2and3rocks]

Yeah, I remember the instruction manual says your health bar is how tired your character is, and when it runs out, you fall asleep and get taken back to your cell. And the projectiles that the enemies shoot at you are sleep spells. Doesn't explain why other enemies are swinging clubs and scythes and swords, though.

[@comradecockatoo3558]

⁠@@FFL2and3rocksI can get clubs to whomp you on the head, but sharp objects...? I guess those monsters are from looney tunes or they're magical constructs that don't actually physically hurt you.

[@Gogeta659]

So no one’s gonna talk about how the kid takes down the monsters with his bare hands

[@DmitriLeon2000]

In the intro, as Scott and Katie get sucked into the labyrinth with the book, they turn into bookmarks.

[@Jothomas214]

How is that boy Scott? Scott has blonde hair and the boy has brown hair

[@PinkiePie45838283734666o9]

​@@Jothomas214They switched the colours sometime during the production.

[@CurvinProductions]

This kid punches about as fast as a P90's firerate

[@Master_Fortune]

This kid must be kenshiro's son

[@Horace-83]

Player when walking around the labyrinth: Calm like a library Player when fighting: “About to kick ass” music.

[@pantheman2842]

This is actually underrated. A good case study for gamification in education. It has its flaws, but also some things that work. Also, I would have no problem solving grammar puzzles if my reward is some legitimate action later.

[@mr.elegance6889]

I.M Meen's meme dance will NEVER get old

[@lordalastor99]

Well he is a villain who tries to impede the learning of children so it makes sense for him to have an improperly spelled name.

[@decimatorentertainmentstud8523]

The graphics of the game look identical to that of Hotel Mario, Link:Faces of Evil and, Zelda:Wand of Gameleon. Remember those games anyone?

[@hingeslevers]

You're correct! The company Animation Magic was also responsible for those titles' animation.

[@decimatorentertainmentstud8523]

hingeslevers No wonder this looked familiar! I played this while at Elementary school.

[@decimatorentertainmentstud8523]

Hey, ***** and Conservative Catwoman come look at this.

[@janicecothran7011]

Sorry dont like either ! I like classic rock

[@decimatorentertainmentstud8523]

Conservative Catwoman :)

[@RandomRyan]

0:20 Top 10 Anime Characters who could beat Thanos even with the infinity gauntlet But seriously if games like these were used instead of using papers for school. I would love school a lot more.

[@Ghost_of_Avalon]

I didn't know learning could be so physically challenging.

[@ericraymondlim]

The protagonist kid is crazy crazy crazy tough. Just blasting trolls who have huge mace club and giant spiders with nothing but a mean right hook.

[@Lurana1295]

Let me get this straight. Your main playable character is either the boy or the girl who get sucked in through the portal-book at the beginning of the game. (Don't ask about the hair color change) Once your in the labyrinth, a gnome named Gnorris takes pity on you and instead of imprisoning you, he sends you out on a mission to save the other children in the labyrinth. If I am correct, please comment and say so.

[@KHMaggot67]

0:59 sounds like he says fucking, made me lol

[@lennyfaceg3tr3kt]

lol XD it actually does sound like that

[@anabeatrizcaetano3121]

KHMaggot67 XD LOL TRUE!

[@calvinishere3813]

KHMaggot67 There fucked inside instead

[@flawlesspiner1674]

BRUH

[@lennyfaceg3tr3kt]

lol how can that kid kill a giant spider with only 1 HIT?!

[@nesmario123]

Lenny Face simple, it's not a giant spider.

[@lennyfaceg3tr3kt]

***** then what's that 8:09

[@nesmario123]

a not giant spider

[@staC-wh6ik]

+Lenny Face He's Chuck Norris' son.

[@tammyalvarez4463]

Cuz he's the son of one punch man

[@SuperStarhawk]

That's one badass kid if he's punching out giant spiders and angry dwarves.

[@Destinystrike]

Dude i'd be more worried that a young kid is able to murder a grown man / monster with his bare fists.

[@TayoEXE]

For an educational game, it sure isn't teaching kids how to spell "Mean" correctly.

[@toastwings9358]

but meen hates learning, you expect him to be smart?

[@DocJamesH]

That's the joke.

[@omegahaxors9-11]

Real smarties know what the I and M stands for.

[@SuperZez]

Does the animator have a thing for people being sucked into books? It happens all the time with this animator!

[@baalfgames5318]

NOOOOO! NOT IN THE PIT! IT BUUUUUUURNS!!!

[@iamhere490]

The fucked thing is that's an actual fetish

[@ihatetrollingGaming]

0:59 "their fucking side instead"

[@Delta225]

+ihatetrolling "They're sucked inside instead"

[@SlayerTank99]

AVGN please make an episode about this game!

[@omegahaxors9-11]

Guardian watching some random kid throwing max-force punches at mach 2: Damn where did you get your gains? Kid: At the library.

[@Hamsteere]

I now officaly love you. 5 stars for just what you're doing.

[@ryltpicroyalitypic3110]

Alive?

[@VicGeorge2K6]

The title character's voice reminds me of Gargamel.

[@gilgamesh255]

That kid's gotta be the descendant/ancestor of William Blake, the marine from Doom, and Kenshiro. Sorry if this is getting old, but I just had to get that off my chest.

[@CyclingLifePT]

This game was really interesting, thanks for sharing, it was nice to 're-live' these memories.

[@Jocelyn_Jade]

I was so scared of this game as 3-4 years old. Because of the dark black hallways at the end.

[@krazyivan9733]

Awesome game. It's basically Wolf3D with a simple inventory system, a better melee attack and having somewhat simplified combat for kids who might not have perfect reaction time or get surprised easily. The educational puzzles also are unique in that they, in addition to grammar being a uncommon subject in edutainment games, but the puzzles also offer hints, secrets, world building and character development, and are actually fun to read. It's like if you took audio logs from modern games and made them into puzzles, and you can't skip or zone out when you read them, since you have to find the errors. The villian is dastardly and entertaining. He does not patronize you. The enemies vary through the zones and get progressively harder. You want to beat the motherfucker who kidnapped you and a bunch of other kids . This game WILL NOT bore kids. Legit 10/10 for an edutainment game.

[@oatmealcereal.]

how do you get I’m men tubers93 game

[@IAmHermaeusMora]

The Elder Scrolls have never looked so good. Top notch, Bethesda. Top notch.

[@StarFoth]

I don't care how many dislikes I get, this feels like doom

[@PB-gy9ru]

Star Foth DOOM: The Educational Edition. Pre-order now and get the Mathematics DLC.

[@misty8616]

finally, a person who thinks that the gameplay looks like Doom/Wolfenstein, and not those shitty CD-i games.

[@KingLich451]

it is made by the same people who made link&zelda cdi games but yeah, only the cutscene art looks pretty much same, except kinda better.

[@phj9894]

Star Foth i think it's closer to classic dungeon crawler than doom.

[@Mike14264]

Closer to Wolfenstein 3D, but yeah. Except the drag n drop weapon and item management.

[@madgadgetss]

when I play it on DOS box there is no background music! HELP!! (i already edited the options in the sound menu, but still no effect)

[@madgadgetss]

nevermind, just forgot to select a Sound Driver for this

[@FFL2and3rocks]

Yep. No naughty language, please. This is a childrens game.

[@rhgzrhzrhz]

Well, now you know why the DoomGuy is so badass. He used to punch monsters when he was young.

[@FFL2and3rocks]

@tofuwithgun To save it for later. Wands found early in the game only have 8 uses.

[@RegretfulWasher]

Man I loved this game as a kid. Like an educational version of Shadow Caster or Hexen

[@GamingMarine]

I have future plans of making a TC of this game for ZDoom. I *will* have to cut some things out (i.e. Fixing the grammar of scrolls, FMV cutscenes), but I believe it _might_ be possible.

[@misty8616]

holy fuck, yes.

[@chucuisnt_here]

Ooo! A purple apple! “eats it, and then explodes” ...ok.

[@Groxley]

This game is apparently about Doom guys childhood.

[@bulletmagnet212]

"Oh no, a giant spider!" *Decks it in the face*

[@error_404.69]

Why there isn't a fan remake I don't understand

[@PochoDexter128]

Brother of Wolfenstein 3D.

[@PB-gy9ru]

- 821Pocho Or maybe... DOOM: The Educational Edition. Pre-order now and get the Grammar Nazis DLC.

[@PochoDexter128]

Ant Amaya Right, very Right haha

[@keatonthekoopatroopa246]

Ant Amaya with the i.m. dlc.

[@crazybanana8042]

DOOM Education Edition

[@dfox6222]

Bruh It’s so weird hearing Gnorris' voice outside of these acid trips of animated cutscenes

[@Alianger]

Is the music redbook?

[@ryanc5572]

Alianger No, just midi

[@Alianger]

Only talking about the intro, not the fm in-game music

[@TitanCameramanUpgraded_Real]

WHO knows this tuber93 user I.M. Keen sound laughing

[@FFL2and3rocks]

@Duckyworth1 You can download it at abandonia, you need DOSBox to run it though.

[@cameronknapp7315]

I want to see more I.m.meen play through videos please.

[@slabjak]

Я искал эту игру уже 15 лет... Это моя любимая игра)

[@ZmeyKolbasnik]

Я не смог там грамматику подправить. Ты смог?

[@RealParadoxBlues]

You know, when it's not a character we know and innately love, this art style isn't nearly as bad. (I'm assuming they were given more than a week to work on this game, which also helps.) Kind of want to beat the gnome with a tree branch, though.

[@bushbobberson9769]

Various YTPs brought me to this game

[@Mrpastry909]

I guess he didn't "read between the lines." *puts on sunglasses* YEEEEAAAAAAHHHH!

[@darkform2292]

0:35 Background changed after I.M Meen sits on the books

[@FFL2and3rocks]

Destination of MYYYY CHOOSING

[@Weston404]

OH MY GOD A SPIDER PUNCH IT! Anyways, pretty good so far. And it looks like the kids explode when you rescue them.

[@ryltpicroyalitypic3110]

Alive?

[@kx2i529]

This freaked me the fuck out as a child

[@someshyguy]

You know this seems to be one of the few good education games out there! I was surprised when you could actually punch spiders! XP

[@ryltpicroyalitypic3110]

Are you still alive

[@Chronoteeth]

That'll really make 'em cry

[@ShirokamiKanojo]

how do you escape the starting cell i played this for the first time and couldnt find the trick

[@pinkgamerprincess3657]

If you punch gates they will open.

[@Ian16545]

Katie and Scott? Those names sound familiar... possibly that famous cartoon writing duo, Kate Donahue and Scott Kraemer?

[@thebandanadee8265]

question: what is a DOS? it's because this game is on DOS

[@Bradly105]

TheMasterRiolu15 DOS was a text based operating system popular in the 80s and 90s.

[@crimsondynamo615]

How often does Meen turn Gnorris into a warthog that he dreads such a punishment

[@esrafiratli9209]

Hey, how do you collect the swords and items to add to your inventory?? For laptop keyboard

[@FFL2and3rocks]

The cutscenes were done by the same animators.

[@Wabbit_Guy]

I thought I. M. Meen was a CD-I Zelda boss

[@jadenkorkor]

Could you do a Chill Manor walkthrough? I love these action learning games. Hell, I thought I was the only one to have ever heard of the sereies, let alone have played them.

[@IMCR8Z]

Question: What does the button with I.M. Meen's face do?

[@ShackleYT]

you doing chill manor anytime soon?

[@marliamore95]

Twas Baldi who brought me here and I think I'd rather go back to Here School to earn more red marks across my face, back and arms.

[@majamystic256]

so its wolfenstein 3d with occasional pop quizzes and cdi style cutscene

[@naduto]

The graphics look like CD-I Wand of Gamelon and Faces of Evil.

[@jadenkorkor]

@FFL2and3rocks I beg to differ, Chill Manor is perhaps my favorite game of all time. Could you please for a terrible nostalgic?

[@battybuddy]

I didn't know of this game till later,but I had the sequal: Chill Manor- which nobody seems to know abour...

[@FFL2and3rocks]

@BigDream64 DOSBox can record videos on its own. Press Ctrl+Alt+F5 to start or stop recording.

[@nancyking-hoffman146]

Interesting but what Systems it is for is still a mystery to me likes like it could be fun🤔

[@BulldawgGamer]

the best part was the cutscenes

[@Widderic]

i grew up with this game, and legit learned punctuation now im smart

[@mypkamax]

Reminds me a bit of Legend of the Chambered (Mojang AB, 2008).

[@Gryphon1-1]

Is this what inspired the developers of Half-life? If you think about it, all that kid is missing is brown hair and some proscription lenses

[@pennysanchez7656]

This is no Cluefinders, but it’s close.

[@skyrunner14]

Pretty wild-looking game. Still, I wonder what other stuff those animators happened to do?

[@WizardJoni]

Is that kid related to Kenshiro or something?

[@Scrabber598]

Do they still sell this game, or have it available for download on the internet? :)

[@profiletony]

Did these guys, by any chance, also make another type of game with fairy tale characters? the designs look really familiar and make me feel somewhat nostalgic

[@someaccount5200]

This game series is one way to learn english grammar

[@InfiniteWisdumb00]

this also has a fairly interesting storyline.

[@Jothomas214]

Gnorris is basically Quasimodo but as a midget-like Gnome.