I've Been Waiting a While For This Open World RPG - Mirthwood

[@jarradwilder]

For ages I was trying to describe to people an artstyle in my head that I called "top-down, rustic, cosy vector art". I couldn't find any perfect examples of what I was imagining. This is it. Like exactly what was in my head.

[@aggrocd1985]

It looks just like all the other indie games out right now

[@jarradwilder]

@@aggrocd1985 name one and I'll either thank you for finding another or I'll tell you why it isn't what I was imagining

[@cheek1726]

Wildermyth might be what you are looking for

[@geog26]

search for Naive Art , its an art style ,been there for a while ,i think youll love it =)

[@jarradwilder]

@@geog26 Ooooo thanks!!!

[@zeroneutral]

"I'm an introvert." "I want to be socially alluring."

[@jeremygardner5987]

Charisma based introvert trembling with anxiety

[@Rafa36999]

Yea guy don't make sense

[@Ghostyoh22]

Immediately scrolled down to the comments after hearing this and was not disappointed

[@zakkymiftahurrahman1665]

Can relate tho

[@jacobcartwright7978]

Prefers charisma builds then picks fighter, a double contradiction?

[@Caldria]

Downloaded the demo after seeing the art style. My god, open world game where you can plant, trade, explore, craft, fight AND no death penalty? I almost cried. Then wishlisted.

[@cynco484]

Death in Albion is pain

[@TheYashakami]

A friend of mine had flowers that were supposed to die in the winter, but the base of their house was brick and the bricks kept their garden warm enough that the flowers came back every year. Plants are weird.

[@calebsmith1926]

Then they were perennials that only go dormant in winter and came back every year, as they are supposed to do. Annuals do not stay alive year round even in warm climates. It has nothing to do with temperature. It is about growth, bloom, and seeding cycle.

[@yobgodababua1862]

@19:25 - "I feel like I parried that." 15 minutes earlier: "Strong attacks cannot be parried."

[@demonmercer2736]

Also I don't believe Splatter actually did a single strong attack himself. It's shift plus left click.

[@DrBunnyMedicinal]

Splatty gonna Splatter. 😅

[@Al_Does_Stuff]

I assume he didn't see the dodge roll on v either as never tested it.​@@demonmercer2736

[@warriorfire8103]

Ah, expectations from previous games got him. Plus his inability to read like my father

[@Madhattersinjeans]

The final boss for splattercat to overcome, reading.

[@Emanemoston]

Splat kills me. Charismatic introvert diplomatic fighter.

[@chrisb4131]

Nothing is more hellish to an introvert than everyone wanting to talk to you.

[@morphingjar]

Especially from the intro where you have to escape your home and do a cinematic cut and you're running away on a horse. I really get The vibes of like 2D Kingdom come

[@wednesdayPrepper]

an *introvert* wakes up, and chooses “socially alluring” 🤔

[@radonstone]

KZbinr

[@Idontknowwhattonamemyself69]

One choice is a self insert and the other is a gameplay modifier. Nothing wrong with that!

[@michaelsorensen7567]

Let's be real, if there weren't at least SOME socially alluring introverts, then introverts wouldn't be complaining about society so much because they'd actually be left alone

[@Maniacman2030]

​@@michaelsorensen7567Seems to be my curse. I hate talking to other, but they like talking to me. "You're a good listener," no, I just don't care enough to comment or even know what you want me to say. I should add, curse of also being on the spectrum, too.

[@excursor4296]

Yeah, socials apt enough to get you to leave me be

[@lippy_8392]

I find it amusing that you could be a royal ratcatcher. Not an activity you expect the royal family to engage in.

[@Sorin2120]

Introverted and socially alluring, royal rat-catcher... hahaha

[@yobgodababua1862]

The fifth son's kids need to do SOMETHING...

[@dayegilharno4988]

@@yobgodababua1862 :) That would explain why he had to flee in his pyjamas instead of a set of armor like the more respected members of the family a bit closer to sitting on the throne one day...

[@specialcircs]

That's not what it means - it means a rat catcher by royal appointment (i.e. appointed to do it by the monarchy)

[@kinghoodofmousekind2906]

Well, there was the Groom of the Stool, why not the Royal Ratcatcher.

[@DLWildcard]

Definitely going to be looking for your video when this one is in a more finished state. Looks fun.

[@thefranken-thing]

I really like the map. It's pretty detailed without looking too cluttered. It also really shows off the large scale.

[@dayegilharno4988]

:) "Indie-Skyrim meets Fable" would definitely prick up MY ears, too...

[@alexkaplan1136]

It’s kind of like an indie Skyrim meets GTA meets Zelda meets God of War meets Factorio.

[@dayegilharno4988]

@@alexkaplan1136 :) ...You forgot to mention "meets Pacman"!

[@plagueCLUTCH]

Perk up your ears. To perk is to lift lighten or enliven. Prick is to poke. Or a dick.

[@turnipslop3822]

I'm getting strong stardew vibes from it.

[@aggrocd1985]

Yea, too bad he was view bating us...

[@cd2028]

"A 40 year old dad trying to get his shit together" 😂 hahaha

[@jackielinde7568]

"Festival of Blossoms, a day of tarts, wines, and other seasonal delights." I didn't know I was a seasonal delight. I thought I was a tart.

[@efethecaptain6]

Idk about the game but, really cool art style and color palette is on point, all colors match with each other.

[@Madhattersinjeans]

Yeah wildermyth has a similar style it's nice.

[@joelmitchell7597]

I'm kind of excited about this now. I enjoy the lady's voice overs. Thanks Splat.

[@DimaRakesah]

"Armed with nothing but my Huggies!" 😄

[@RD22TT]

Oh neat! The character building part incorporates the Big 5 personality.

[@VickySmalls]

I've had this game on my wishlist forever too. I am beyond happy to see you got a demo dude!

[@kadnhart6661]

Splat sounding like a Friends skit and I love it "You need to dither! I said DITHER!" lmao

[@corey2232]

This game looks so cool. I never thought I'd care about something like Stardew Valley, but it absolutely hooked me. Since then, I've never found anything like it that I actually enjoyed, but this one seems like it'll scratch that itch. The more RPG elements, the better!

[@Scubas_Gaming]

I've previewd this game too, and have to say.. it's magical. Can I also say.. Spatter you are my insperation for content creation. You do things the way it should be done! Amazing video ❤

[@gautiergary8604]

Love the UI, too many games don't have an immersive UI and I miss it. The games is super pretty as well

[@juanQuedo]

Amazes me that given that you refuse to read instructions you don't associate that to be the cause when finding "problems" Clearly said that heavy strikes can't be parried

[@xj0s1ahx]

I literally came to the comments to see if someone else had mentioned this already. Shit like this is what makes me stop watching his videos. Then I'll come back around to them after a while until he says or does enough dumb shit to piss me off and I'll stop again. I may be in the minority on this, but this type of shit just aggravates the piss out of me for some reason and makes me not want to watch his videos. The reason I come back to them is for the games. He likes the same type of games I like, mostly, and I want to see gameplay of them but he sure as hell makes it hard to keep coming back.

[@AC-vf6lz]

That's classic Splat.

[@juanQuedo]

@@xj0s1ahx I would work on that anger, lol! 🤣

[@Fast_Travel_Gamer]

I've been excited for this game for quite a while! Great video!

[@Tidbitfrosty]

That horse is super concerned about something to the left lmao

[@bestboy897]

Love the whimsical fantasy artstyle

[@simpioustv4882]

I dont like how the sword magically teleports from left to right hand and vice versa depending on which way you are facing lmao

[@guitarman0365]

That was a very galadrial like opening.

[@JanderStrahd]

Don't know why this needs to be said, but, there's no contradiction between being introverted and socially alluring; it's kind of the entire point of hundreds of the most compelling character archetypes. 🤨

[@Rafa36999]

Umm yea there is

[@HandyDandy6]

​@@Rafa36999No buddy not necessarily. An introverted person may need more alone time if they are doing a lot of social stuff, but that doesn't mean they can't be good at being social. Also, being extroverted doesn't necessarily mean you're good at communicating with others, just that you like to be around others often.

[@jpsatre]

@@Rafa36999im that kind of person. sorry for the humble brag but yeah. i try to keep to myself asa much as possible but people flock to me. wtf. maybe because i try to listen and not talk about myself??? and im relatively good looking and im not a creep. just do that and dont be creepy.

[@Rafa36999]

Yea yall are right, I'm the same, guess it took ur humble brag to make me realize it

[@WillieTroxler]

Thanks so much for sharing this game I absolutely love it!!

[@Poesghost]

I had this video paused and somehow unpaused it during me playing Manor Lords. I was focused on my hunting camp watching a guy clean the deer. And they usually talk in the game, random things. When I started hearing things about underpants and I was shocked the NPC I thought was talking about underpants and ranting on about other things. Think I unpaused it around 4 minutes in. Took me a little bit to figure out the voice was coming from this video.

[@JacobPosey-lk1jr]

I remember those fruit cups that splat mentions .. they were round and the plastic was like the hardest freaking plastic ever.even some plastic dishes weren't that hard lol

[@MrBoredinthedorm]

The ones where you try to drink the juice and the rim cuts your mouth open Joker style?

[@maxwellmcisaac9901]

Love all your content from your indie reviews to your MtG coverage. Thanks for such a great channel man ❤

[@aggrocd1985]

When does it start resembling Skyrim and Fable??

[@CythereaEressea]

Okay, just finished playing the demo and it was fun. It was not bad. Demo ends after the 3 day timer is over, no saves. Managed to fully repair the house, crafted serrated steel sword and great helm. Didn't get time to explore much other than a bandit camp to the north east. Crafting one at a time instead of multiples is a pain. You can fully remove trees if you continue hacking the stump. Building walls might be bugged, my stone wall just crafted a wooden post. I have no real complaints about the combat other than blocking needs to be better, I usually just time it when they charge and hit them and jump back.

[@PapaFlippinSmurf]

It IS a beautiful art style. Fit the game VERY well.

[@greymark420]

Narration and sound spot on.

[@peteh6247]

This looks sooooo good. Love this isometric style. Can't wait to play this one

[@DeimosPC]

I must've played the demo 4 or 5 times now. I can't wait until it releases in September.

[@Geckomayhem]

The opening is good. It would draw almost any player in. The music kicks butt. There are a few areas that need improvement, from the look of things, but they are minor tweaks. Combat appears a bit awkward, but that's definitely something they will be able to fiddle with. Seems like a really nice game overall!

[@prototype102010]

I've been SO excited for this game for a long while. I don't really remember where I first heard about it, some list somewhere but I've been VERY excited for it. Side note, am I the only one who rolls their eyes at games comparing themselves to Skyrim? Idk... I saw some other game that was like "We're an RPG that's 10x times bigger than skyrim!" like... wow... a game bigger than a 10+ year old game... I'm very impressed... if only we had other games that were bigger than Skyrim. Idk... a pet peeve of mine when it comes to marketing. I know Skyrim is a big name but like... thinking about it, it's not impressive.

[@zerenx8272]

Skyrim is one of a few TRUE OPEN WORLD, go anywhere, do anything type of RPG. Witcher 3 isnt really OPEN world, probably like KINGDOM COME DELIVERANCE is open world but it kinda niche. Can you think of one?

[@MetalBeastShred]

Sounds like Amelia Tyler doing narration. That's a win.

[@dariyanvalentine3564]

makes sense, sounds like a fromsoft voice actor. good shit

[@lindoriel7286]

Yeah, and they've very much went for a "Galadriel narrating the LOTR opening scene" feel, with not only the vocal direction but also the wording.

[@sparten4003]

@@lindoriel7286 That pulled me in immediately lol.

[@arkturhellsing1484]

When this comes out I think I will get it. If you can build up a HQ that would be even cooler

[@samt-e6136]

So this is medieval stardew valley with a twist! I like it

[@lemusketeer3232]

Thank you ❤. I didn't know this existed, now I do and it is now on the wishlist..❤

[@josiahfleming7549]

It seems quiet and storybookish... I like it

[@butwhytho4858]

“I’m severely introverted” but also “I eat high charisma for social reasons” 😂😂😂👍

[@Jokersouldragon]

I’ve been waiting for this dam game for so long ahhhh! Thanks for this my day is even better now

[@adelaideharper9201]

Great video, Side note, though, swords on the back are completely unrealistic. Try drawing one in a single smooth motion some time. People have invented ways, but... :) Belt, in hand, or bust!

[@pooyaa.2617]

At around 20:11, you take issue with the bandit's attack hitting you while he is facing the wrong way. I don't think it's a combat design flaw. I think it's a sweep attack with a 180-degree hit box extended out a bit designed as intended. I haven't played it, so I could be wrong, but that's what it looks like to me.

[@sammartano22]

Getting some serious Zelda vibes from that opening credit sequence.

[@Levi-bg1sc]

Wow, thank you for the video, this game looks really good ^-^

[@oneautumnleaff2119]

im excited for this game actually, i love everything about it so far from what ive seen

[@ridiculouslycoolguy]

I love how the game gave him the combat controls and he entirely ignored them.

[@tehwicked1]

Thank you for sharing this title. Never heard of it, now i need it. Be well and take care.

[@Hydranium]

Ive been waiting for this one for a while too, so glad youre playing it! Wooo

[@BrianHallmond]

Kind of digging the art style. Would like the character animations to be a little less floaty. But still good!

[@TheNeomare]

@Splattercatgaming 19:20 pretty sure the game told you earlier you cannot parry heavy attacks, that looks like a heavy attack.

[@magickmynd1296]

Getting a lot of Galadriel vibes from the narrator for this game

[@MaximumCarter]

"I've been horse-jacked" Splattercatgaming 2024 😂

[@benjamin5016]

"its cool how he puts away his sword though i would like it if he could put it on his back FOR REALISM" 10/10 never saw that joke coming

[@ClippEdGame]

That first decision making question about a guard who left his post sounds like my anxieties 😅 I like to help, but I fear helping might do more bad than good. And for this guard’s case it really went to really bad

[@Kuhtlass]

Been waiting a hot minute on this one but like you said, the combat seems to need some work but man this game looks awesome. That whimsical Fable-vibe has been needed in gaming for the longest time and I'll definitely be putting some hours into it for sure.

[@mikaelfransson1572]

Love that the "Rusty Copper weapon X" is going strong.

[@Th3RightStuff]

Thanks for sharing this game bro 😎👍

[@halbouma6720]

Thanks for the video Splattercat!

[@jackielinde7568]

Arboreal Menace is the name of my Vegan Metal band.

[@scubandym1941]

This game checks a lot of boxes

[@bryanbrasher6011]

That bandit was giving you the business.

[@SweebyMignonne]

If this comes to Switch might be perfect for my sister

[@shelly-o3m]

This video was so funny, I just wanna go now and get the demo. So funny, I agree with the pop up menu hud for tools is sadly not a fav of mine either. But still the game does look fab so I am going to give it a go. 😊👍

[@ArbitrageLucasPeet]

This made me remember the popular necromancer game(necromancer story by achro games). Kinda similar combat and art style. Can't believe the dev disappeared and we never got a sequel

[@since1990kevin]

I will buy! Thanks splat.

[@vannoo67]

I highly recommend the Strumpet & Crumpet - Bed & Breakfast deal

[@georgeblair3894]

With all due respect, NOTHING is like Kenshi. That game, (I've got hundreds of hours in it) is INSANE.

[@LudwigVaanArthans]

I hope we will get to see Kenshi 2 this lifetime

[@shelbyseelbach9568]

Just started another playthrough of Kenshin a few days ago. You are correct, there is nothing like it. I try to recommend it to people and am not even sure how to describe it to them.

[@Drkaspertroy]

I absolutely loved it!

[@TobyCatVA]

Will buy when it is on deep sale as I am quite poor. The specs are a touch to high for my potato but I can often play when my Thinkpad is close to "minimum specs."

[@armartin0003]

Splat, you did me dirty with that haircut joke.

[@Rafa36999]

Straight up murdered the 1st guy...he just stood there. You are the bad guy

[@joshuakools3908]

This game looks so promising! I'm stoked.

[@Zack-fu4lo]

more introverted yet socially alluring.

[@dickyboi4956]

I mean it fits. He is an introvert whose job is to get thousands of people to listen to him speak.

[@alltat]

He sits in front of a computer and has 887k subscribers. It's spot on.

[@dariyanvalentine3564]

@@dickyboi4956 so every Suikoden protag?

[@glenmull9735]

I think the art style and aesthetics are on point, and everything visually looks very polished. However, the gameplay and more particularly the combat looks very clunky and to me seems like it needs a lot more to be engaging over the long period this game is seeking to have you play through. I’ll give the developer the benefit of the doubt with this being a demo, but there is still a lot that needs to be worked on before I’d consider purchasing. Promising concept though

[@Rugrat]

I've been watching it and it definitely looks very interesting 😁👍

[@warrabbit123]

“Like a 40 year old dad trying to get his shit together” , buddy, that one hit home. 😂

[@julianbruce7595]

this game looks dope. i actually dig the combat.

[@nurpiet]

11:45 i was literally about to comment that this is basically a ARPG wildermyth. which then lead me to find out that wildermyth literally just posted an updated, saying that they're done with the game and development is finished. so maybe time for you to make another video with DLC and all, now that you can be sure new content wont be added

[@sreejaghosh]

Looks like my kinda game 😮😮 I'm into Dredge these days... Pale Reach has me... will get to this once I'm done that

[@tylermcdaniel416]

Songs of Conquest is fully released now!

[@NatsumiMichi]

Love the art and the more RPG medieval-Stardew Valley vibe, definitely a wishlist. Can't stop laughing at the premise though, some random sus dude you bring a horse to just gives you a piece of land 'that used to belong to someone he knew'? 🤔 That sounds like the guy just murdered the owner, took over the land and gave it to you to dispose of the evidence 😂

[@drizzit2424]

Beautiful game

[@TheYashakami]

Fantasy life simulation is the only thing I ever need to hear.

[@dogtato]

i think the lyric is "sold my soul to the company paris hilton"

[@llywyllngryffyn8053]

You want to be a Charismatic Introvert??? "You keep using that word, I do not think it means what you think it means..."

[@ATZag135]

ThankYou SirSplatt

[@will_5053]

I love the art style of everything except the people. I really really dont want to run around looking like caillou. Everything else looks impeccable. Great job.

[@annagreta4933]

Beautiful art style, yes - Iam fed up with all the 3D stuff. Beautiful details as well like the kind of celtic initials in between . The narrator sounds very good too .

[@stefanw2500]

Yeah, you healed on the boat at the start, but then you got a wood splinter in your foot :D

[@Nekoyashiki-san]

Thanks for showcasing. ^^