Let's Look At: Proteus! [PC]

[@KiaTallon2]

I think this game is pretty amazing, I kind of wish they would make it into a consel game, but add like different graphic stages, achievements, more things to do, etc.

[@linglinglo]

Thank you for covering this NL! I was so excited for this for a while...didn't even know it was coming to steam until it released last week.

[@rkrokberg]

Ok, that random NL face makes much more sense now

[@squeegeemcgee]

Woah, imagine this game with Oculus Rift. I think I'd cry.

[@NixelPlays]

this would be awesome to play 5-10 minutes of just as you're finishing up your gaming day. so relaxing.

[@Northernlion]

Angry coffeemaker lives to shriek another day!

[@Jacsebalon]

You don't NEED interaction. The point of the game is to immerse oneself into the universe of the game and to "lose" yourself in the child-like awe of exploring nature and finding new things. This game isn't really my thing, but I can appreciate what the devs were trying to achieve and I personally think they did very well.

[@MasticinaAkicta]

Its nice how the music happens.. you just walk around and it changes. its nice to hear all those sounds.

[@Adrianmk2208]

I don't know about that... He always lights up my day with a new video :3

[@onehumblebear]

"This is one of the best looking games I have ever seen in my entire life." wat

[@TheWaffleBombs]

I like seeing other people enjoy games like this. I'm glad that games like this are out here, and that there are people that enjoy this type of game, but I personally am not able to get into this type of thing. This is a 'game', in fact, despite what a lot of people are arguing. Just because it's executed differently, doesn't mean it's a totally different thing. So, in short, I'm glad that things like this are out there, even if I'm not drawn to it.

[@Merick123456789]

i want to buy this, its a beautiful concept and helping the indie developer might help them add on to further releases

[@TheHoardingHunter]

i clicked like because of the cofee maker, just too funny, keep being awesome Northernlion un fan de Montréal

[@Copper_Dragon07]

Yaaay, I'm pleased to see someone else I watch exploring this too! :D

[@K0sm1cKid]

I love the lack of interactivity. Wandering aimlessly is actually very satisfying to me, it feels nice to not have anything in particular to be doing and rather just soak in the experience. :)

[@GothAlice]

I find it interesting that people are more willing to pay far more for static works of artistic expression (paintings, etc.) than the material value, however when it comes to digital bits, which a developer puts blood, sweat, and tears into over the course of development, a few dollars are a sticking point. Reinterpretation of a painting requires you to change, getting multiple paths of exploration and multiple personal impacts from a work of art like this is essentially free after purchase.

[@LuminousLuna01]

i never blink when i watch your videos

[@SvTusky]

The shadow effects in this game are amazing.

[@Gamekrayz]

Damn, Broteus sounds intense. If it has more bullets than hyphenated descriptors than that's, like, at least a solid 4 bullets. Woah.

[@CustomIceCoffee]

I just got it.I thought it was actually pretty cool, much better than playing a hard core game that your going to get mad at.I think it is nice to have a game with no conflict for a change. Thank you for making this video because it made me get the game and I enjoyed it.

[@EinInvisiblePirate]

*VOLUME UP ALL THE WAY* *SILENCE/AMBIANCE* *SHRIEK FROM HELL* thank you ryan i just threw my laptop

[@eyewapeu]

fez was a wonderful game and i feel they have outdone themselves with this one too! its nice to see people making games not for a profit but to capture their audience in a way a game made for the masses cant

[@Northernlion]

JJ what am I doing here?

[@DerpyGuitarman]

Great video ryan! Even though it wasnt physically possible to watch the video since you uploaded it 1 minuite ago!

[@ApprovedByJesus]

i was watching this right before going to bed. thank you for scaring the shit out of me

[@KitaxNekoSama57]

There is, Exploration of a beautiful landscape.

[@TintedGreenHeart]

I literally fell asleep watching this last night, if i hadn't closed my laptop that scream would have woken me up.

[@ReduxLPS]

You should do a let's play of this simply so we can fall asleep to your awesome voice and tranquil music. Call it "The Northernlion Lullaby."

[@haydenmirza386]

This just makes me happy I don't know why because this isn't my kind of game but I find it wonderfull

[@ArmagideonTime]

Coffee Maker is my favourite guest star in Northernlion's videos.

[@Brokenbriken]

Your voice is PERFECT for this game.

[@palestblue5218]

I recommend Journey, one of the most beautiful and emotionally heartfelt games I've ever experienced with someone, a complete stranger...

[@excalibunny]

I really dig this game and don't understand why people get so offended by it. It's very up front about what it is.

[@htaed23]

Woah woah woah... This game is an ambient exploration adventure coffee maker? Gotta buy this right away.

[@MrGiygasElite]

I love the feeling this game gives off. It reminds me of Flower.

[@kingpopaul]

I was so relaxed the jump-scare didn't even affect me.

[@Connor_Sherlock]

This is one of my favorite games ever, and I'm scarred for NL's opinion of it... diving in now!

[@caeboy151097]

Northernlion's voice + this game= sleep potion

[@SvensPron]

It seems to convey the same joy of discovery Journey had, here's me hoping that it reaches similar emotionional depths.

[@GREEEG]

This game is art, some will like its style, some wont

[@coolbums90]

Well I'm awake now thanks Nothernlion!

[@pisiupo]

This project was born way before Journey.

[@CustomIceCoffee]

Each different object/ animal and environmental change causes the music of the game to change

[@DOCTOROCTAGONAPUSS]

"Angry coffee maker" - The Northernlion Story.

[@MrRokwar]

The coffee maker makes more appearances in northernlion videos than Kate does.

[@MrBluetshirtguy]

I don't mind chill or relaxed games, they're peaceful compared to the fast pace and action games of today.

[@smarioman64]

Jesus NL i was falling asleep but then that scream that face i couldn't sleep

[@CrazdHamburger]

I feel like this game is more like art then a game.

[@pidromonz]

40 minutes of the most intense fun you had in your life! listen to the music and play the pink game!

[@BlueMoonGlass]

THE AUDIO MAKES ME SO FUCKING CALM

[@YakYo]

I'd like to hear Coffee Makers motivation behind his bizarre cameos. Get him a seat on the next Saving Progress podcast

[@160plays]

This looks like it would make for a really good videogame

[@JotteXD]

NORTHERNLIOOOOOON YOU SCARED THE LIVING SH!T OUT OF ME Nl- Just close your eyes and relax. Me- Closed eyes loving the music then i hear the scream i was like WHAT?!?? NL WHY DID U HAVE TO DO THAT

[@kohingchan]

After the intro everyone would want to play Proteus just to calm down.

[@beautyofsylence]

I played the free pre-alpha of this, its come a long way :)

[@samarid200]

i was so calm when the screamer came i just sat there and was like that was cool

[@ChristianNeff]

Rofl Genuinely beautiful island... that looks like it was made in the same engine as A-10 Attack!

[@igoesRAWRRRRR]

This is a pretty cool game! :D

[@pisiupo]

They where actually fireflies, since they are found only at night and they glow

[@gensoukaizou]

Imagine NL saying "if only i could be so grossly incandescent"

[@SuperSlyChicken]

@AbleDreamz that's the point. It's a lot like journey in that matter- it's more of an emotional appeal or artistic appeal.

[@sku11candy637]

Damn you I was falling asleep to this and you woke me up with the fuckin scream but props it worked

[@pelee0511]

I feel like the best comparison that can be presented with this game is with Flower; it's a PS3 game with the same visions for relaxation, scenery and immersion.

[@FabzLovzMuzic]

The only thing that scared me on that attempt of jumpscare was that NL used his editing skills .

[@asarendars]

Its like the book outlander, you go to the standing stones and you time travel

[@squeegeemcgee]

Hahaha omg that description

[@MrGrunge88]

Welcome to the World of Indie Games, where sometimes shit gets confusing.

[@spiderjerusalem100]

Dude, you are fastly becoming my fave KZbin video game channel. I love you, no homo. Maybe.

[@umcarainteressante]

Awesome game. Simply artistic and meaninful.

[@yoble101]

i like dear esther for the deep story and meaning it conveys

[@TranscenGopher]

It meant to get your attention, and it perfectly succeeded in that, judging from your comment.

[@Yzerbruh]

I think those flies actually were bees, and you started running from them...

[@MrGreenYeti]

Oh hey, it's RockLeeSmile, I'm trying his SMB level Let It Rain. :D

[@arbiterally101]

Not to say that either is superior to the other, simply to say that the general concepts are similar.

[@Ceel942]

*reading comments about a jump scare in the video* meh, not gonna watch it. i still love you NL

[@GothAlice]

Actually, the question and its various forms are apt: you clearly can not distinguish between style and form. These are wholly separate things.

[@MKRocker2012]

Played the beta for this game, absolutely brilliant. (Especially when you're high)

[@NarfLarf]

Sound Shapes on the PS3 is another great "artistic" game that's goal oriented at the same time as well.

[@Jaylikescookies]

It's 4am, I have my headphones in, and I couldn't sleep. I play this video, and the relaxing environment starts helping me drift off. Northernlion - "Just close your eyes, and relax". I did just that; feeling like I was finally about to fall asleep... A few seconds later, and never have I jumped so much in my life. Unsub. Jk, I forgive you; though I don't think I'll be sleeping anytime soon. :(

[@arbiterally101]

Honestly this game seems most comparable to Journey. It's a game all it's own that defies the base concepts of gaming value. Simply put it is about the environment and the experience more than any kind of ending.

[@Sunnrise-vhs]

I know, I wish the whole "pixelated" thing would stop. This isn't the 1980s anymore people!

[@shinigamiryuk]

You want an amazing art game, Journey is highly recommendable.

[@K0sm1cKid]

The aestetic you derp! XP

[@GothAlice]

It's less a game than it is art. There were some early PS3 store downloadable games like this, and they're pretty neat (if patience or meditation is your thing).

[@karo98k]

a discussion in which people respect each other's opinion? am I still on youtube?

[@connorteb]

Looks pretty good.

[@Pewee221]

I believe he does all platform Let's Look At's, however I would love to see this.

[@DanFingermanOctopus]

not hard to imagine, the sun is round and he is bald XD

[@asarendars]

THAT MOON WAS FUCKING MOVING, NUOH MY GOD

[@GothAlice]

I have no idea. One person decided to mis-interpret what I said as saying games are not art, which might account for it. (That is not what I intended to infer.)

[@Bloodiasfire]

That scream kinda did have an effect since i wasn't looking when it happened. Ryan got my attention. xD

[@ollllj]

Maybe you should let your coffemaker do the moderation on that one.

[@JupiterXOXO]

yea i agree with you, also for such a simplistic game the price tag is rather high. Considering i can pay roughly double for minecraft where i can do the exact same thing if i so choose, with the added options of being able to build structures and explore caves/dungeons.

[@CrendorTheGreat]

I want NL to do a Let's Play of Dead Space 3 purely so that I can listen to the commentary.

[@Maldito011316]

The sun is NL's shiny head.

[@MERIPURSU]

Dear Esther is a lot more based on visuals and seeing what the devs want you to see, Proteus is incredibly biased on audio. Pretty much everything makes a sound, and there's a lot more freedom to go around. I prefer Proteus over Dear Esther a lot, but I'm more for good audio than good visuals.

[@radarphaser]

Finally somebody who understands!

[@sandnewts]

Yeah if you could interact with the environment or ruins left behind it would be fantastic. Just something to promote a sense of discovery and make wandering more interesting. That's really why Journey was so successful. I only wish Journey hadn't been so linear and focused on collecting.

[@sandnewts]

I like the idea but I'm not sure about their design choices. Can you interact with anything in the environment? Does finding certain things trigger changes in music or visuals or other environmental features? Is there anything to really "discover" rather than just wandering across much of the same grassy fields with trees and snow capped mountains?

[@123Megadeividas]

I lol'd hard at the little jumpscare. xD