Insurmountable - Hardcore Mountain Survival Roguelike

[@ByteRockersGames]

Thanks a lot for playing our game! Glad the game applies to you and that you're enjoying climbing up the interesting big rock! :D

[@miniwizard]

Fantastic looking and very unique game with some impressive levels of polish. Just a shame this video showcased such a small amount of the actual gameplay.

[@FirstLast-cc6cv]

@@miniwizard he definitely did linger quite a while before playing

[@freddibna4976]

cant wait to play this!

[@1793]

@@freddibna4976 it's gonna be free on epic games soon just a heads up so you can save a bit of money 👍

[@freddibna4976]

@@1793 thanks for that info

[@asafehaevan]

Please make this a series! It's such a cool game and I love your commentary

[@matchuru2492]

I'd pick the journalist too because we all know the cameraman never dies

[@BaronVonMott]

But isn't "ambitious journalist out to make their career finds more than they bargained for" the plot of many, many horror stories?

[@KevlarIlluminati]

Tell that to the routers journalists who got Apached.

[@JakeW117]

They do, you just never end up seeing the results because their footage is gone with them!

[@Rapsodiaast]

do you mean J is a necromancer or other undead-class?

[@ratkeller9608]

actually the year was 2008; in the movie quarantine, a cameraman dies.

[@BloodBrudda1]

"Doing it anywhere without the proper covering can definitely cost you" being a father I feel this to be very true

[@SomeKindOfMattias]

Such a unique cool concept. Kudos to the dev that not only came up with it, but also executed it amazingly. The ui is sublime. Rare and super impressive!

[@amberandrews6692]

I love the fact that you talk about your schooling and stuff. The fact that you're a geologist is super fascinating and I love that you kind of teach us about it.

[@legomacinnisinc]

Man, intriguing game. I have no experience or interesting in mountaineering and yet this hooked me instantly as soon as the map opened up.

[@saeedposadas8077]

Woah. This game is cool. And your stories are interesting.

[@Lost_Hwasal]

Fun fact: Anatoli Boukreev summitted 10 of the 14 8000+ peaks, including everest and k2, without oxygen. The guy was an absolute unit and a madman.

[@M33f3r]

He’s probably got that evolution quirk that lets some people breathe in thin air.

[@flaviomonteiro1414]

@@M33f3r Or he is just Russian 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@simonisenberg4516]

Huh, this looks better and more serious than I expected. Might actually wishlist it.

[@violetraven9440]

Same here

[@abcdefgh6121]

You can get it for free on epic games.

[@simonisenberg4516]

@@abcdefgh6121 thanks for the tip.

[@viarnay]

This prooves that a walking simulator can be interesting :- B

[@KABLAMMATS]

You should try Death Stranding

[@viarnay]

@@KABLAMMATS It is a beautiful empty carcass

[@TheMunchkin9]

@@KABLAMMATS Such a disappointment when it came to hiking and mountaineering :/

[@Panophobe]

No. No. Death Stranding proved that. This just reaffirmed the already known. :-P

[@Oba936]

Holy shit this is great. Time just flew by like nothing. Thanks a lot! And I really like the games where you start to rap about some of your knowledge and experience for us. :D

[@KhaosElement]

Normally I like your sidetracked method of play, where you explain random things and tell fun stories. Holy crap though. 11:50 before we see the first actual movement/gameplay. I was interested in this one, wanted to see more of it.

[@mikejeffsteel]

Yes please don't over explain a game that we haven't even seen the gameplay yet... It reminded me of some friends I ask them to show me the game they're playing and they start telling me everything about min-maxing as if I'm going pro the next day... I wanted to see more too :(

[@miniwizard]

Seconded. I was really enjoying the gameplay part of this one and would have loved to have seen more than just a couple of moves - but that long-ass intro explaining skill strategies that you never had time to even pick up many of sucked up way too much of the video duration.

[@cairnserelli72]

This happens all too often on this channel. 30 minute video and you're lucky if you see 20 minutes of gameplay.

[@TripleGia]

Honestly, at least add extra time to the gameplay if the first 12 minutes are going to be dedicated to exposition.

[@ozgurtaylann]

I was like, "Ok man we get it just click on some hex already!!"

[@lanceuppercut6168]

"You fall over and you become a frozen corpse on the side of the road that people use as a trail market and wave at as they walk by and take pictures of." I don't know why this quote resonated with me so much, but it's quotes like these that made me follow Splatt in the first place 😂🤣

[@michaelperazzola4439]

Already a fan of your videos. The fact your also have a science background makes me think your cooler. I studied Geology at Humboldt State until i got hurt trying out for ruby team. After a few years going down dark path. I decided to go back and get a Civil Engineering degree. I finish my degree May 2022. Just random info. Keep up fun videos Splat!!!

[@joemurray2523]

you certainly have a knack for picking out games that PEAK my curiosity

[@DaJerse]

Genius 😅

[@bossalinedezz]

Factual .

[@PandemoniumGameDev]

Let's take this guy to the top, he's cool 😁

[@nixipixi8945]

Heh HEH!

[@1MegaBubble]

I don't mean to be *that* guy, but I think the word to use there would be 'pique' 🙂

[@DoomedPaladin]

I hope the mountain madness leans more towards some kind of native mythology or SCP Foundation weirdness than Lovecraftian insanity. Between this video and Yippee Ki Yay Mr Falcon's one, I'm definitely getting this game. It was strange seeing Falcon play it (considering the kinds of games he normally plays), but he had fun with it, and with this positive impressions video by you Splat it seals the deal.

[@williamvergerwolf150]

I've been on top of Mt Baldy twice, going up a mountain may make you feel small but it also makes you feel empowered for traversing it.

[@eschelar]

Dude. I love it when you do the outdoorsy stuff. Sitting here alone in my office doing boring work on my computer, it's great to have a little chatter and some occasional interesting tips and tricks as well as a bit of cool outdoors eye candy to peek at now and again.

[@IIISentorIII]

I'm from Switzerland an this entire hike is basically what i do to get some fresh bread from the bakery in the morning ^^

[@dr.bherrin]

Not letting you zoom out further is intentional. It makes you have to choose, with limited info. It's a part of the challenge.

[@Lilitha11]

I feel like they are illegally climbing the mountains, which is why they don't have the proper gear. The government probably told them not to climb it because they will die and they are just like, "Screw you, the man can't keep me down!" Then grab a bunch of stuff and start climbing.

[@pelyphin0]

This is right up your alley. Would be good to see a few more of these here on the channel. I live in Florida, and used to spend most of my free time (when that was a thing) in the Colorado Rockies, so this comes with some nostalgia. My lame friends never wanted to get out and do ****, so I did it alone, which is a special kind of sad... all that stuff is ten times better with even one other person. Almost feels like the things I've seen are meaningless, as I can never share them. The game is a lot better than it has any right to be.

[@OriginalMilkman001]

Ridiculous. You ascribe meaning to your own experiences. Sharing something great with friends is its own moment of value. But, often you have to make your own adventures to make life happen for you.

[@Leispada]

9:00 "It's just like MAN, dude" I lold so hard at this sentence XD

[@MrKidKiedis]

Wow! Extremely well polished game with really unique and boardlike gameplay. Thanks!

[@FateLeavesItsGhost]

Life is super weird. I listened to several different Everest podcasts today and then I find this video.

[@msolomonii9825]

Oh my Splatty... the degree of moral gymnastics of the choice to not help the hunter... my-my.... Game seems interesting definitely.

[@wastebreed]

"I am going to go climb 3 massive mountains in a row.. I will bring a thermos of tea.. and nothing else. Jehova will provide!"

[@scohid04]

I'd love to see you play more of this. Your input from previous experience makes it all the more interesting!

[@mokutomedia1253]

A guy who does indie games but doesn't sound fake? SIGN ME UP.

[@M33f3r]

So cool to hear about your life as a gentleman scientist adventurer 🧐🥼🧗

[@mikes9168]

"Reminds me of my days mountaineering as a geologist." WHAT?!?! Is that for real? Splattercat the geologist?

[@UNholy96]

Yes, it’s been mentioned on quite afew videos

[@YouTubist666]

9:05 “faced with the majesty of nature” well put.

[@ryandombroski3406]

Would love to see a longer series of this.

[@lxveblight]

I’d love to an option for multiplayer in this game. It would be fun to race to the top against friends or other players.

[@M33f3r]

Or co-op with barely enough supplies for two people and division of labor

[@OsamaBinKevo]

I climbed a mountain once and it was such an amazing experience.

[@383stevie]

Splat you get more experience for unusual phenomenon. So what ever events you choose to experience give you I think 20% more.

[@Claude-Vanlalhruaia]

This is one of the most unique games I've seen in a long while, gonna have to buy it.

[@DamsdelDrennon]

Really nice surprise, the concept and execution are surprisingly satisfying and intriguing.

[@flaviomonteiro1414]

"I used to be an andventure like you until I broke my knee"

[@MyAteSpiders]

Been waiting for you to do a play through of this, looks like such a time stealer

[@itsmezed]

I like the old-school, isometric view on this game, and I might give it a try. I'm glad the KZbin algorithm recommended this vid 😁

[@nixipixi8945]

What??... I've legit never heard of a roguelike that is also a nature survival game. This is actually really interesting!!

[@ight_of_heart]

Can't help but respect your mission sir

[@enderspectre4607]

You should do a small play through of the game or at least finish this play through.

[@telzen8774]

Dude really needs to just talk less and actually play. 11 minutes in so far and he hasn't even started yet.

[@imarchello]

@@telzen8774 Agreed. 11 minutes of no action is such a waste of time

[@blacktemplar5970]

Splattercat seems like a pretty chill dude....this game seems like a nice fun and relaxing game

[@Pile_of_carbon]

I'm not that into survival games, but these definitely have the best commentary.

[@dedededeedede]

roguelikes have quickly become one of my favorite genre of games, I play alot of action based ones but the only text based one to hold my interest so far has been slay the spire but this looks really cool definitely going to give it a try.

[@LexiPixeL_]

I love hearing about the geology experiences. Not sure I'm into the game, hex layouts aren't my favorite thing lol, but the rest of it I'm into. I'll wishlist it anyway.

[@Sablesuit]

Dude this game looks cool. Thanks for reviewing it. Otherwise I would have never heard of it.

[@Reevahn]

The more of your geology stories i hear, the more i think there's a really entertaining videogame or table game to be made about being a geologist

[@NickCombs]

This is a really intriguing premise. It makes me wish for a version that isn't turn- and grid-based, since a lot of the draw for me would be about the sense of immersion and freedom along the ascent. But it looks like what's here is executed well. Top marks for the artwork.

[@singlesightart]

The golden eagle was a bald eagle. Maybe the devs watched Rescuers Down Under too much as kids

[@manidavid1403]

The game will be free next week on epic game store to keep forever 👏👏

[@Nightshade1212525]

I've got to give it this; this is different.

[@jar0s794]

I would like to see more episodes of you playing this game! It looks amazing!

[@SuperRexinator]

Please do more. I love your geology talk

[@rickytempleton4181]

My man! Keep up the great work dude!

[@kestrel9994]

Splat playing survival sims? Sign me up

[@AfroMyrdal]

This looks absolutely awesome! Definitely going on my wish list :D

[@drewslater6790]

awesome! I would love to see you play more of this! instantly on my wishlist

[@vitaminc2161]

23:30 "... including my wife that I am good at pushing buttons". Splatt, that's a bit... suggestive if you know what I mean. You buttonpusher.

[@Blaze5x5x5]

I was going to die if you didn't hit warmth before the video ended.

[@karsonkammerzell6955]

You know what I've always wanted to see? A proper 3rd or 1st person co-op D&D type fantasy RPG with survival elements for when you adventure outside the towns and cities to do your quests. All the travel hardships you'd expect with all the danger of the quest you're on. Need to make camp, chance to get ambushed by creatures, have to deal with the weather, natural or magical, and so on. Food/water could, and should honestly, work akin to Valheim where you're simply weaker/less durable instead of just killing you or draining HP. Cities/towns could function as player hubs to form parties to handle procedural quests and where you stock up; balancing space among the party with supplies needed. I could go on and on, but I think it'd be awesome. I always find games with little elements here and there, but never all of them in one.

[@nixipixi8945]

Omg yes! Hopefully one day... That would be like a perfect game imo lol

[@polishedpebble4111]

I really like the concept. I'd just like if everything was traversable, and hexes less noticeable. And more eye candy.

[@phippsy12]

Keep pushing those buttons Splatty!

[@karinaroyuki7065]

Pre-watch before free to play.

[@captainnermy5608]

Very cool game. Reminds me a bit of the board game 7th Continent with the survival and tile exploration aspects.

[@JZStudiosonline]

"almost see the curve of the planet" Our boy out here spreading the truth of flat earth.

[@Serasphiel]

Don't even need to watch this. Can already Imagine Splatt absolutely losing his mind when he learned this existed, freakin "Long Dark" playthroughs burning into my psyche 😅

[@florinadrian5174]

It will be free on Epic Games next week (starting April 14).

[@bretter247]

"Curvature of the Earth" Tch, as if *that's* a thing. Smh Splatty, you'd think a geologist would know! Edit: forgot how real a thing this is, so need to specify JK

[@ObeyCamp]

Skip ahead to about 11:45 if you just want to see gameplay and aren't worried about perk and HUD explanations right now.

[@Cuthawolf]

What a cool idea for a game, really interesting.

[@Rapsodiaast]

adventurer is a warrior? scientist is a mage? and who is a journalist? a thief-class character?

[@Sebastianmaz615]

Love the look of the game; the graphics.

[@MrGonzasan]

The maps look really good!!

[@junkandcrapamen]

It's a bit odd that the adventurer is the only person who generates body heat when moving.

[@nessalkdarb]

this looks like a really cool game. Hoping to maybe catch a stream of it

[@Baraz_Red]

Your Yoda imitation triggered my moment to add a Like (was going to still).

[@tristanwegner]

27:29 Do the cave disappear after one sleep? Also can you decide to turn around and save your life by going back down?

[@MrMaltavius]

Yeah the caves disappear after the first time you use them, So If you path through one to get to an item but don't want to stay there the cave is gone...

[@TheGreatMoonFrog]

I like to see more turn based survival games, the only other one I can think of is NeoScavenger (which is a great game).

[@MikeStoneJapan]

yasss

[@morondes]

very cool game, i got a bit worried when you mentioned cards, but it's just perks.

[@MrRezRising]

So, they made a video game with a playable Jon Krakauer? Awesome!

[@SteveSavage79]

Great video looks like a rad game.

[@disconnected7737]

Looks cool as hell, gonna have to wishlist.

[@hakzeify]

why would your sanity go down by being in the woods, that like centers me

[@joshvines1765]

nice its on my wish list now you make me add to much stuff to that XD

[@jonathanwinter7469]

Cool game thanks for the time you put into your video, Keep it up thank you.

[@sirgallant5000]

I can't imagine a more boring setting for a game, yet they managed to make an interesting looking one, nicely done.

[@loucipher67]

8 min intro ....loved it. ... 29 min video .....feels bad man

[@ytsks]

"its just like - man, dude..." :D

[@kzagon]

Game looks great and very relaxing! I missed that since they violated the assassin's creed series. Would've like to see a complete climb though

[@iutarogirotto5110]

I thought it was darkest dungeon 2 from the thumbnail and I almost died thinking it was out

[@jonah2068]

we need more of this pls

[@plectro3332]

will these 29 minute flew by quick. Didn't even realize. Game looks surprisingly fun!

[@chrismeyers5963]

I wonder if HAPE/ HACE will be a factor when climbing this game, would be interesting if it was

[@conorkelly947]

This looks great

[@druettusedwardt.6073]

Ok ok I'm feeling this game and would be buying it on steam after work

[@davidcantonwine]

Splatt great find...thanks