Relax With Friends Till Scary Stuff Happens & It's No Longer Relaxing - Otter Island / Both Endings

[@ManlyBadassHero]

Welcome to the What are we Grillin Club, how What are we Grillin are ya?

[@myrepliesprobablydontmakes9571]

Suppose that you were sitting down at this table. The napkins are in front of you, which napkin would you take? The one on your ‘left’? Or the one on your ‘right’? The one on your left side? Or the one on your right side? Usually you would take the one on your left side. That is ‘correct’ too. But in a larger sense on society, that is wrong. Perhaps I could even substitute ‘society’ with the ‘Universe’. The correct answer is that ‘It is determined by the one who takes his or her own napkin first.’ …Yes? If the first one takes the napkin to their right, then there’s no choice but for others to also take the ‘right’ napkin. The same goes for the left. Everyone else will take the napkin to their left, because they have no other option. This is ‘society’… Who are the ones that determine the price of land first? There must have been someone who determined the value of money, first. The size of the rails on a train track? The magnitude of electricity? Laws and Regulations? Who was the first to determine these things? Did we all do it, because this is a Republic? Or was it Arbitrary? NO! The one who took the napkin first determined all of these things! The rules of this world are determined by that same principle of ‘right or left?’! In a Society like this table, a state of equilibrium, once one makes the first move, everyone must follow! In every era, this World has been operating by this napkin principle. And the one who ‘takes the napkin first’ must be someone who is respected by all. It’s not that anyone can fulfill this role… Those that are despotic or unworthy will be scorned. And those are the ‘losers’. In the case of this table, the ‘eldest’ or the ‘Master of the party’ will take the napkin first… Because everyone ‘respects’ those individuals.

[@galmiko2272]

We are grilling it manly

[@Chromebeetle_]

Manly! is ur patreon still active?

[@sdchelsea231]

Grill is already fired up and ready

[@koko-wd5bu]

yes.

[@clyden1685]

What a polite monster: -Knocks before entering -Allows the mc and his friend to pack their luggage on the boat -Does not disturb their outdoor bbq -Screams to inform them that he is near -Smiles :)

[@eliasmarbina2279]

he also did sus face 10/10 epic monster, he also looks like bob from fnf!11!!1!!!!1!

[@meanwhileinthemindofagoril1343]

@@eliasmarbina2279 i think it IS bob

[@nyanya2757]

tru...

[@hamhampangpang_customer]

@@nyanya2757 easfegewedrgfxzasqfbhdgdewwgdfevgbdsnhgfvgrtg

[@Newguyatwork]

@@hamhampangpang_customer Calling 911, You are Having a Stroke.

[@alaspoyorick]

These characters look like they really need a relaxing break. The protag looks mortified and dead inside, Jeremy looks like he’s bottling up a panic attack, Connor looks like he’s preparing for the Cell Games

[@abdelarch8038]

Connor looks like he's killing his boss, getting a purge going?

[@SabotageSabian]

@Hideri Kanzaki no, the monster is…. *P E R F E C T*

[@Waluigi420]

Connor lookin like he needs a potara partner

[@JFJD]

@@SabotageSabian *A L L T H E S E S Q U A R E S M A K E A C I R C L E*

[@SabotageSabian]

@@JFJD it doesn’t bother it doesn’t bother me IT REALLY BOTHERS ME!

[@ultimaT]

RPG horror games be like: "Wait, there's a key under this key"

[@fenrirvonfallenmoon5499]

Ah yes the floor is made out the floor

[@eat_sleep_GOJO]

Lol

[@Bluesit32]

Someone needs to do that. "Wait... there's a car under this key!" *You found hidden car.*

[@XwX1001]

@@Bluesit32 Maybe have them stuck in some surreal, incomprehensible nonsense land? Like a dream world where nothing makes sense, but they don't question it because... well, you don't really question the stuff in your dreams until you wake up, for the most part.

[@eliasmarbina2279]

theres a key under the whole fucking earth

[@redlightu]

I liked the genuine reactions of the guys, they thought pretty smart for the situation they were in. A lot of people hate on Jeremy, but to be honest, a lot of people would do the same thing. It's understandable, some inexplicable monster prowling around at dark? I'd want to get out of there as fast as possible. Especially if it's already nabbed one of your group.

[@abdelarch8038]

I liked the realism of the phone indicating low batteries and then BAM drained.

[@adrianrandom3448]

@@abdelarch8038 Ah it's low but there's enough time *suddenly phone dies* ...

[@jayneb6053]

To be honest I would be more Mad at Connor for not being Upfront about the risk of going on the island even after you save him. He was less of friend than Jeremy.

[@katziliaf]

Same. I would also bounce as soon as possible and rather get help from outside. Doesn't make sense trying to play hero.

[@helloworld2784]

@@abdelarch8038 even the characters have realistic personalities and decisions

[@k8h991]

Fun fact: raccoons were brought to japan in the 1960’s because they were so cute. Now they’re a destructive nuisance since there’s not really any natural predators and have basically taken over and japan’s ecosystems didn’t evolve with them like North America. Kinda sad. They still cute though.

[@eliasmarbina2279]

probs cuz they look like the tanooki

[@crazguykwan8955]

raccoons are ugly and are a blight on this earth

[@daominhduong1593]

To be more precise, it was due to the influence of a famous cartoon in 1977 with raccoon as the main character that led to raccoon being imported en mass as pets following that.

[@SecuR0M]

Cute is good.

[@RottenHeretic]

@@crazguykwan8955 No.

[@sketchysketches381]

I'm glad Manly also noticed how much Zach's face lit up at how well he gathered those sticks and placed em in the grill.

[@mediocrio]

i vibe with this weird emo man so much. inordinate gratification from accomplishing basic menial tasks is something that constitutes much of the joy i experience day to day

[@Mizzen1]

Thank you so much for playing my game! I was actually hoping to see you make a video of it, and I'm really glad to see you enjoyed it ^_^ (Ps. Too bad you had to mute the music, damn copyright)

[@genghiskhan910]

What was the monster

[@PerfectMistfit]

Great job on the game! Even though it was short it captures the creepy feeling well. Also idk if anyone told you but the sound effects were really good and clean.

[@genghiskhan910]

Yeah all things considered it got kinda frightening at times

[@InformerMaz]

Honestly that was a great short and sweet game! Any plans for future games?

[@devastatorx5874]

@@genghiskhan910 Probably an Imposter

[@vanillaicecreamcheesefries]

26:31 I enjoy the fact that the monster is trying it's best to pretend to be a human and using connor's earlier dialogue in an attempt to be more normal lol

[@nyanya2757]

Except when you remember that it mimicked Jeremy with 100% accuracy earlier, and now just decided to pull out whatever this is

[@Exorian]

- blend in amicably - use colors and features familiar to the target - mimic sounds used previously to try and calm them down - single them out when they move away from the pack - when all else fails, use bait Yyyyyyeah whatever that thing is, it's legitimally HUNTING you!

[@2012petvet]

Definitely A Predator That's Evolved Specifically To Kill Humans. Horrifying

[@docdoc.4500]

It literally lured the guy in by looking like his friend. That thing could’ve chased him out in the dark open where he obviously couldn’t have escaped, but it chose a trap instead of the easy and quick route. It wasn’t hungry. It was hunting for sport. It likely wasn’t even eating the mutilated prey we saw earlier either. That thing looked shredded, not like it was being eating. Not to mention the whole head was ripped off, which I doubt most predators do when feeding.

[@nyanya2757]

​@docdoc.4500 You know after you say that it makes sence that it didn't fully mimic conner while it actually mimics Jeremy 100%.

[@jer8279]

The way the protagonist lightened up while getting that grill going was very relatable. I feel the same way when I'm depressed and cook something or do laundry. Menial tasks are accomplishments nonetheless.

[@CygnusDoesThings]

small step is bigger than no step 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@elitefdc2171]

Kinda wholesome friendship. They trust each other.

[@emoluvrrrr]

Jeremy kinda stoopid tho

[@Coffee-ii6yg]

@@emoluvrrrr there's always one

[@hoyitsmiguel]

Ahh yes, a simple island to relax with friends, until it leads to... Otter Despair

[@Mendall]

@@pasopatiwijaya5422 everybody gangsta till Junko Enoshima tries to kill Zach, Jeremy and Connor with some shadow monster that she created from a ritual

[@-kenik9629]

As a small time fan of puns; Ow.

[@can0cringe]

@@pasopatiwijaya5422 I love how Google translates Danganronpa to “Dan is afraid of Ron”

[@chiakinanami3706]

Don’t do this to me

[@pang3nd3rg0d5]

@@Mendall Maybe even summon some Monokumas on the way

[@Insane-Howl-Cowl]

[protag worked at a burger place] Manly: that explains the soulless look in his eyes

[@thebedlamboy2248]

When the thumbnail is sus:

[@eliasmarbina2279]

@@thebedlamboy2248 exactly what i was thinking

[@biomechanicalcyber-jesus7573]

He also looks like Manly’s Anime Protag.

[@josephas.3705]

@@thebedlamboy2248 yes

[@pissapocalypse]

Poor protag

[@pizza5457]

this game is genuinely terrifying but what terrified me the most was that the monster is able to cut you off.. usually the enemy just chases you in rpg games like this but when manly started running the second time and the monster started running on the terrace instead my heart dropped

[@mediocrio]

not!jeremy’s eyes being wider than his counterpart’s is such a good detail

[@captainsawbones]

i'm pretty sure the person they left the island with wasnt' the real jeremy, did you notice the eyes stayed as wide as not!jeremy's the whole time after everything started going pear-shaped?

[@mediocrio]

@@captainsawbones i’m pretty sure that was just a fear response?? and jeremy was accounted for the entire time post-pear, unless the entity found a way to bypass secured doors which i’m Presuming it didnt

[@totalchaos9981]

Is there a timestamp? I feel like I'm missing something even though I've watched this twice.

[@megs4000]

Not Jeremy was out on the deck, right?

[@aikanaka]

@@totalchaos9981 her u go compare 9:10 to 9:50

[@voidnoodle8911]

As silly as it was to have the quicktime event out of nowhere, I like that it actually mimics the order the character (I think) brings up the revolver. Hand goes *right* to *grab (Z)* the gun, bring it *up* over your head to the *left* to center it while you *pull the hammer back/take aim (X)* and bring it back *down* to finally fire at the beast.

[@Zazelpire]

Man I love the art style of this one, very nostalgic. The uncanny face of the creature gives me Ao Oni vibes

[@twistedluki2100]

Face in thumbnail looks a lot like jeff the killer

[@OmegaExt]

When the island is sus! 😳

[@TheSoCalledZoner1]

skin walker added

[@omori3703]

Oh god don’t remind me of that game I used to have night terrors over it

[@anondecepticon]

I liked this game, but I wish we’d gotten a better explanation for the monster than “family stuff.”

[@sirgeroney3666]

You know, family stuff. Granpa goes rampage.

[@changednamelit]

I actually liked the "family stuff" thing. In the grand scheme, you could say it's just the laziness of the creators. But in game, it makes sense to say that. Imagine being Connor, you invite your friends for a relaxing night and accidentally implicate them with some monster thing that's supposed to only come out in the fall. No wonder he didn't want to make them worried more.

[@Bluesit32]

It's a skinwalker. Shapeshifting being that doesn't QUITE get it right (hence the enormous smile).

[@finn_in_the_bin5263]

i kinda like it. sometimes its annoying or frustrating, but if it's done right it plays well into the 'what you imagine is always scarier than what you're shown' thing cause if the creature or scenario is done properly you usually end up thinking of the scariest possible thing *to you* that would fit what you're given. makes it scarier cause it's a *personalized* horror, it's whatever you think is most frightening. shame it's so rarely done well though, it's such a great concept. i think they did good here i'm already seeing different ideas for what it is. skinwalker seems to be a common consensus but personally it makes me think of the Kenyan 'Ilimu' (spell?) idk too much about it cause i only found it recently but from what i know it's a man-eating shapeshifter that can make itself look like a man to hunt but often takes the form of an animal (like, for instance, maybe an otter on this island?)

[@Bluesit32]

@scotty I was thinking it when we had the, "I was never on the balcony" moment with Jeremy. Classic skinwalker stuff. Little confused as to how perfect it did that one...even saying words on its own rather than repeating them back. Probably would have worked better if he had just walked out of sight and disappeared rather than speak to Zack

[@mrmhorroraction4337]

This reminds me of that horror RPG game “Skinwalker”.

[@JudicialBrat]

Same. When it started going into the impostor route i knew it was a skinwalker

[@carkat3203]

Same. Especially the whole vacation.

[@IsThisUsernameAvailable]

Same here!! I'm glad to see I wasn't the only one

[@suneater_zeef050]

oh my god, you're right. i remember a face from that game terrifying me when i was, like, 11...

[@DarknessHashira]

connor sus

[@ASHERUISE]

Theory: The monster is a normal otter, otters can probably shapeshift and kill people but I guess mostly only in fall. They're tricky like that. Not enough to open doors though.

[@eliasmarbina2279]

theory: the monster is jerma or bob from fnf

[@c0zmozys]

@@eliasmarbina2279 ive seen this fuciing jerma joke three times youre not even funny

[@dubby1567]

@@eliasmarbina2279 you’re either a child or sartastic. You’re just not funny

[@eliasmarbina2279]

@@dubby1567 sarcastic you mean, i cant believe you either ecause of your spelling get grammarly bro

[@dubby1567]

@@eliasmarbina2279 im pretty sure everyone understands it

[@valerienguyen3457]

Manly: Plays horror RPG Maker game with freaky grinning character as thumbnail. Me: Ah yes, just like the good ol’ times.

[@emilybrown9863]

I love watching his rpg maker play throughs, they’e so calming :)

[@valerienguyen3457]

@@ReaperPeaper. I got the familiar feeling too. I used to binge watch his RPG Maker Horror games back in 2013 and he’s been my favorite YTbe ever since. He’s calm and have a soothing voice, he’s very dedicated because his editing is neat, and he try to find all the possible endings, plus his puns are very funny. So glad to see his subscribers increases every day.

[@electroeel148]

I like how Manly takes the time to find everything he can in the games he plays. Most others would just play the game and let it end there.

[@ElatedBlue]

Same, he's the only LPer I know that goes for 100% completion, but also edits up the experience.

[@changednamelit]

There are games that he never played through the other endings. Which makes sense when it's a pretty long game that progressively gets harder every restart.

[@lettuce8164]

This went too similar to my own personal fear, and the fact the the thing repeated things which the people said even though he wasn’t shown in the scene made it even more terrifying because it shows it’s smart and was watching them. Good game, very scary.

[@Michael-jf1mk]

This guy needs to make a book reading channel.

[@oceancactusrequiem6232]

Whenever he reads the word 'empty' he's just gonna immediately say like my soul. Still sounds like a very good idea tho

[@abdelarch8038]

I wonder how one gets a job reading stuff like audiobooks.

[@Timmering]

@@oceancactusrequiem6232 lol

[@arianneikusa8160]

manly's comment about going out because it's like a sauna is so relatable. i live in a tropical country, so 5 minutes of just standing outside during the afternoon is like baking in an oven

[@elizaghoul8467]

Lol I live in Arizona and I relate hard core. It’s 112 degrees here this month lol

[@superaleksibros2]

I live in Finland where it can get hot af during summer and cold af during winters. 😂

[@cosmicpoot2012]

I live in south California in a desert region, the hottest Summer days here can be more than 120° F and the dry air really makes it feel like an oven

[@funnyfroggiealert1816]

the average sauna is 60-80°C... does it get that hot outside? 😱

[@arianneikusa8160]

@@funnyfroggiealert1816 living in a very humid country with summers that reach 45 C, +10 more degrees because of the heat feel and humidity, yes

[@GreatFox42]

This was surprisingly effective for such a short experience. Especially the characterization. I kinda ended up feeling bad for all of them by the end (even Jeremy). They also reacted to the situation in ways I would expect people to, with even Jeremy's cowardice being accounted for (and indeed, Zach's constantly throwing himself into danger for the sake of escaping the island).

[@senilerodent]

Honestly, that's not cowardice, just rationality

[@GreatFox42]

@@senilerodent Rationality, cowardice, it doesn't really matter. It's still a normal reaction to have.

[@senilerodent]

@@GreatFox42 true

[@takeshiyamamoto3473]

i wish there were more games like this. it has a straight-forward premise, and a genuinely terrifying monster. it doesn't need to go into depth, i think that its simplicity is what makes it work.

[@robertstenn1350]

I liked the lack of explanation as to what the monster was. The unknown is almost always more unsettling than an origin story.

[@Haaton-of-the-Basement]

I hate when you're enjoying your day with friends and suddenly scary stuff starts happening.

[@asinglepqlerose1283]

I hate when I'm enjoying my day with my uncle and suddenly he locks my door

[@eliasmarbina2279]

yeah i totally hate it when me and my friends are trying to relax and some shadow demon has to ruin it

[@66DoodleGal]

25:55 Connor just wanted to show us his beautiful smile

[@ivanalves8506]

I wonder if connor has a twitch channel

[@eliasmarbina2279]

thats not conner thats jerma

[@skycendre257]

I love how Manly peppered some "where's the otters?!" here and there, perfectly voicing my thoughts

[@2012petvet]

But Where Were They, Though? 😭

[@skycendre257]

@@2012petvet it's been 4 months and I'm still wondering about it

[@2012petvet]

@@skycendre257 Otter Island, Otters Not Included

[@_connorsseur]

Nothing breaks my immersion more than seeing my own name in a piece of media

[@ivanalves8506]

Hows jeremy

[@cyncynshop]

*Sees Connor* haha that's me!

[@ztoogemcducc6360]

Depends on the media, Resident Evil 7 was scary as hell for me cuz my name is Ethan lmao

[@justin2308]

Try being named Justin and having every Justin in media either be a bad guy or die.

[@walanfinn]

Villager voice timestamp: 11:09 11:13 you're very welcome

[@RupertAndCheese]

Man this really took me by surprise, I saw the less than stellar art for the characters and thought it wouldn't be much. But the actual character behaviour and expression was EXCELLENT, it all felt perfectly natural, except for maybe a few clumsy sentences and exchanges. They weren't playing dumb about the creepy stuff, there weren't cheesy tropes, they took things seriously and acted appropriately like actual human beings. That's rare, as far as I've seen. Major props to the dev, I am extremely impressed! And that imitation Connor, very creepy.

[@galaxyfaraway0]

I swear, that face in the thumbnail screams danger, probably because of the uncanny valley but jesus, that invokes fear into me

[@iriswinter]

I don’t trust that that’s the real Jeremy, man. The thing had his mannerisms copied totally, but then the thing Zack meets later is having some difficulty mirroring Connor’s speech. I feel like there’s more than one of them.

[@AceAviations2]

Remember that Jeremy didn't remember being on the terrace, also notice which way Jeremy went at 8:01, towards the outhouse, the imposter is seen elsewhere and when Jeremy returns at 9:24, he came from the outhouse area. I don't see how the monster could have impersonated him even if there were two of them, the carcass is very much not human or wearing blue. Plus the speech of the one on the terrace was very brief, so very little room to mess it up.

[@AbstractTraitorHero]

@@AceAviations2 But the creature did not need to kill Jermey to look like him noir likely did, at least during the day. it's more a matter of if their was any time at all it could have successfully replaced him at night

[@mommy_areum1982]

A daily dose of Manly's voice is the best thing I've ever added to my schedule.

[@momoofckyu3348]

Same

[@julia5459]

Same

[@ninjazx28]

I second that

[@Cucumberzzzz7]

Fr

[@redtortoise]

Same, cause it's the only thing in my schedule 😈

[@potatoenjoyer5255]

A nice, short, neat and effective little horror game. That's the type of playthrough i want to watch

[@Mizzen1]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@emilybrown9863]

@@Mizzen1 oh hey! :D

[@Crippley]

@@Mizzen1 Do you think you'll make Otter Island 2? Maybe we could get to know more about the monser? I'm craving more, it was so good! 😳👏 Either way, I'm excited to see what games you'll create! I hope manly will play those too. ☺️

[@Mizzen1]

@@Crippley Maybe not a sequel or a prequel, but I might make a game with the same characters though. I'll try to relax and have a little break from game development though!

[@Crippley]

@@Mizzen1 Aw yeah! It'd be cool to see these guys again! ☺️👏Game development is a lot of work, it's good you take a break when you need it. I hope you have a nice rest. 😊👍

[@RichterBelmont2235]

He should've empty all six rounds into that monster. But then again, if it already survived Jeremy family for so long that it turned into an "old family story" I don't think a six shooter from some random guy could stop it.

[@adrianrandom3448]

Yeah I'll never understand horror protags and not loading the bitch with bullets after it's down

[@nadziraha.rahman2989]

@@adrianrandom3448 It ran away into the dark. Better keep the bullets rather than aimlessly shooting

[@nyanya2757]

Connors family*

[@nutrynity4240]

The thumbnail is so oddly terrifying, the feeling of it gives me goosebumps and almost activates my fight or flight mode the first time I saw, the posture makes it look like its natural it scares me. 9/10 Awesome thumbnail

[@eliasmarbina2279]

when the thumbnail is sus

[@Mizzen1]

I was going for the uncanny valley feeling with the face, so that's really the natural reaction lmao

[@raerohan4241]

@@Mizzen1 You really nailed it. The image is close enough to reality yet far enough away for it to land precisely in the uncanny valley

[@omori3703]

The thumbnail keeps jumpscaring me every time I see it on my recommended Always nice to get a good jumpscare when you’re just scrolling through KZbin right?

[@mangoslormpy7618]

This game IS about bros and I love it. Also, stan Jeremy. He's the smartest one here. I too would stay inside til morning and then I would just kick paddle the boat out to current. Hell, charge ur phone all night, call for help and then get the boat out to the authorities. Connor is GONE and I respect Jeremy for his preservation instincts

[@werewolfplays4209]

Yeah, i like how both Zach and Jeremy were right.

[@drinkwater5741]

I was internally screaming “HE HAS THE KEY, WHY IS HE KNOCKING” the whole time 😭

[@Duelkitten]

Interesting, so conner knew what horror stuff happens on the island, but it is only supposed to happen in fall, as a horror game. So maybe his family hosts the horror game and they invite random people there to basically play a stereotypical horror game. That's actually an interesting premise. Maybe playing the game through the eyes of the person who has to set up a horror game scenario. Setting the traps, finding the people, getting the killer, cleaning up after.

[@jaydrellhunter8535]

Until dawn much? I think it was similar, don't mind me if I'm wrong

[@Duelkitten]

@@jaydrellhunter8535 I believe it was at the start, since it was all a prank till it actually turns into a real horror game. I just think it would be interesting to see what it would be like to set up all the traps and puzzles and what not before hand.

[@raerohan4241]

What? Where did it say it was a game they play? I don't think that's the case, Connor was way too freaked out when he heard for that to be true. Also, Connor said they *don't* come to the island in the fall "because of it." I'm pretty sure that there's a mimic/skinwalker on the island that, in previous years, was only active in the fall, and Connor's family knew about it. But for some reason, the mimic suddenly became active in the summer this time around

[@marc13bautista]

@@raerohan4241 Yeah. It does sound like the winged creature of the Jeepers Creepers movie that resurrects once every year (?) and the bad ending seems to be a homage to that (you could see it hung in the trees).

[@justchilling1506]

@@raerohan4241 maybe it catch up with the family knowing how to avoid it. it seems pretty smart, so maybe it figured it out and decided to attack suddenly and in a unusual time. or, it just got hungry of many falls being left without human food so when it saw 3 dudes it went "oh hell yeah delivery!"

[@solstice_soda701]

Friend you just saw on the terrace comes from a different direction: PANIK Probably just a sprite glitch: kalm... Character acknowledges friend came from wrong location: PANIK!!!

[@cheeseyexoticbutters]

when the impostor is sus

[@songsfromtheblackhole]

THE THUMBNAIL REMINDED ME OF THAT SO ITS NOT SCARY ANYMORE-

[@strawberrysmoothie35]

sussy amongus

[@Mendall]

Good thing I'm not the only one who recognized Connor's face

[@ZebraOnYourNose]

5 words should not have the power to make this thumbnail go from scary to funny

[@Josuh]

classic lunatic streamer

[@aniki273]

the J in Jeremy stands for jerk. the jeremy in the game, of course. yall jeremies out there are alright :)

[@jayneb6053]

I think Connor is a bigger jerks for almost getting his friend killed because of "Familly stuff"

[@ASHERUISE]

He's not a jerk he's just chickenshit. And yeah, Connor, why would you even bring your friends to the island where your psychotic slasher/Olympic sprinter cousin lives. Jesus.

[@smugbowkid9919]

I love how excited Manly got when he noticed the protagonists mood change. Edit: Yeah, Manly seemed really into this one.

[@alphaleigpyne]

The thing that looked like Connor took anime too seriously irl.

[@JargonMadjin]

Me: *sees thumbnail* "I don't like that face." Also me: *clicks on video* So here I am

[@axmoylotl]

im living in your walls

[@Mendall]

Not gonna lie, it's 2 AM from where I live and seeing that thumbnail scares me, you never expect something like this every now and then, do you?

[@aromatic-albatross9026]

In my opinion I think it is a good way to overcome your fears and a bad way because later it will haunt you in your dreams.

[@Mendall]

@@aromatic-albatross9026 I guess I can't argue with that logic, also for some reason it looks like Jerma's face

[@dragotrashcan1981]

Jerma or Ben Drowned

[@jokersgame1380]

26:01 "run" Manly: "don't gotta tell me twice" Also Manly: "I have decided to wall"

[@tarinvernon7007]

Going outside a cabin and just looking at the woods with just a flashlight is great. Calming, the chill air really brings something special. I also turned the flashlight off a few times and just took in the moment. Its nice. Then the door on the cabin opens and you can hear your friends cracking stupid jokes and you realize you are happy. To the people afraid of monsters and slasher killers, how can you fear that when we have taxes.

[@somebody4952]

21:43 Manly's dialogue here just gives me the hilarious image of Zach coming in, headless, saying what Manly said

[@CartoonCat.And.Deadpool]

Otters are actually pretty aggressive creatures- They have a strong bite force and can basically kill and adult human if angered, otters are strong enough to kill alligators, so it night not be to strange for the creature to be an otter that they see as something else. People possible hallucinate when a person is in flight or fight. Or the creature is a dead relative of the one guy.

[@Miguel23887]

Ahh.. another thumbnail that could evaporate my drowsiness at night.

[@Electric0eye]

I can't believe Connor didn't tell them the cabin was built on an ancient indie horror game burial ground

[@inciniumz4671]

Ah, a camp ground on an isolated island. What, I say what, could possibly, ever go wrong??

[@oliverschlesinger6744]

Connor: "I've should have told you earlier about the sadistic, shape shifting, human flesh devouring demon living on the island. What a party pooper, right guys, haha?! But this wood burning sauna stove.. totally worth it!"

[@basiliska]

11:04 that startled “gUEUGH” had me laughing for a good 5 mins thank u manly

[@zedc6072]

that scary face is literally the 'when the imposter is sus' jerma edit. its the same smile

[@robert-asdf]

"i should inform jeremy" * walks up to jeremy "USELESS!" lol. good use of it.

[@meatymaggot]

One thing that brings Manly hope is: Grilling.

[@Touma134]

Think this is one of my favorite horror games. It's cozy and feels slow even though it's a short game. They get on the island, set stuff up, weird events characters can't explain but brush off but are still weirded out by. It's like a campfire story you tell your friends. The skinwalker creature is great, it reminds me of Young Link's statue in Majora's Mask in how off it looks without being too horror-y.

[@MistressoftheIceMoon]

THE BLOODBORNE REFERENCE HIT ME LIKE A SACK OF BRICKS OMG

[@Hikaru0kamiki]

I'm mad how it said cleric beast was harder then father gascoigne. I went. "HELL NAH!!! That man was a wake up call boss, it would've been funnier he they brought up kos or lady maria.

[@TheGirlInFandomWorld]

Where?

[@opallapiz2888]

Minecraft is a relaxing game Me and the creeper behind me: Press X for doubt

[@Zombemi]

What!? The screams of Endermen don't lull you to sleep each night?? So soothing.

[@dubby1567]

peaceful

[@anthonynguyen2661]

jerma 's face, the sound when the thing kills you , it disguise as one of your friends , yep this is amongus.

[@rockstarreine5911]

I’m pretty sure the implication is that this thing is some kind of vampire right? despite its unnatural strength (protag needed a crate to stop it from busting the cellar door down) it couldn’t enter the locked cabin door without you opening it, the garlic in the cellar is another hint; I’d also assume that the gun ammo is silver, which would explain why it’s a pistol and not something that packs more of a punch

[@Sh4rkut3rie]

25:55 he has the exact same face as that "when the impostor is sus" meme

[@Extremetoasterr]

I'm OTTERly disappointed, that manly didn't make any otter puns

[@otomeleifu]

Nice. I love the thumbnail. You’re literally posting banger after banger manly.

[@hugsterjim2794]

11:26 Saunas are really neat especially when my dad put some eucalyptus/mint in the rock heater thing. We do joke that going outside in hot weather gives the same result lol

[@adriandelta]

Me: *watching* Manly: Hands washed, life good. Me: Indeed. Manly: Running out of battery, life not good. Me: HOLD ON!

[@oaksantenora5484]

I love games like this. Monsters attempting to mimic humans but being flawed is one of my favourite things. I just want to thank you. I broke my foot and haven’t been able to leave the house or really do anything for a month. You’ve made it waaaay more bearable and helped keep me sane.

[@pallid_lily628]

I cannot be the only one that the thumbnail reminded me of Jerma sus

[@thedemonslayer51]

When you had the gun and the monster said "the party's not over yet" My DMC brain went to "You're right, (spin gun) it's just getting started!"

[@TowelGamingHammer]

... Why didn't the thing just take the key off Connor, use it to get in the cabin, and kill them? It's clearly intelligent enough to attempt to manipulate them with Connor's voice and appearance, so it's not like it wouldn't be smart enough to check Connor for a key after taking him out of commission.

[@planet1153]

That's actually a very good question. At first I would've blamed it on the monster disliking the lights. Since Connor "dropped" the flashlight, which could've been actually the monster who knocked it out of his hands in order to catch him. Connor startled by that, ran away leaving it there. But that theory contradicts itself after the chase scene with Zach, as the monster runs on the deck which is pretty well lit with no problem. So my next theory is that since Connor said it was "old family stuff", the monster wanted to take everything out on Connor, perhaps as revenge of something. The monster left Connor wounded, but conscious enough to see and speak. The monster knowing Zach was searching for Connor, lured him to the grill spot which is where Connor was hurt. Perhaps it wanted Connor to see his friends die and truly suffer. Once killing Zach, he'd pretend to be him to lure Jeremy out to where Connor was, and repeat the process.

[@tokiwartooth9935]

Or it just doesn't know how to use tools? Yeah it's smart enough to pick off stragglers, imitate sounds it hears, and use companions to lure in more prey, but that's animal level intelligence. Wild animals can do that, hell birds can try to imitate your voice or other sounds they hear. That doesn't mean it knows how to use tools or is intelligent enough to be far planning, otherwise it'd try and scuttle the boat or break a window or mess with the power/lights. Granted it's probably smarter than most wild animals. It was most likely watching them approach the island on the boat, so it would know that they could escape using it. It may not know what a boat is, but it has enough observational intelligence to tell that they need the oars to move it thus removing them from the boat.

[@rysescups]

26:30 Whenever I see "you good?" question, I still think about that m&ms meme

[@Killersquirrel66]

While it was a bit basic, I really enjoyed this. I think one of its strengths was the pacing; a simple, short story that flows well speeds by, which is good for horror. There was a satisfying amount of "setting up" where we got to know the premise and characters, but enough little creepy things happened to keep tension and prevent it dragging. All in all, solid writing. I hope the creators make a longer game building on this.

[@niwatorimeat]

And to think, Otter Island sounds like such a friendly, inviting place.

[@justagoreinabox4434]

When the imposter is sus

[@stripedgillette3580]

I like the fact that those guys are actually his friends and nice to him.

[@Diamond1234]

33:57 Wow, I really liked that the places on Otter Island were based on actual places that the creator knew. Nice. Also yeah, I legit thought Jeremy was dead when the fake Jeremy came out of the woods to say hi but it turns out it didn't manage to kill anyone except Connor if you abandon him there (no reason for live bait if everyone left) or the Player/Zach if you get caught. Interesting. I really liked the scary face when the creature pretends to be Connor and failing for whatever reason when you leave the cabin and find it, haha. I do wonder if Connor told his family about encountering it outside of fall time...I'd be interested in the lore there, like why did the family know about it. Do they protect people from going in the island and Connor thought it'd be safe and it is a nice island getaway...hm. Zach is indeed the best friend, Jeremy was totally dead weight and panicking. I'm glad he didn't get attacked in the house though. Nothing I hate more then getting your friends attacked by a creature when you're not there to stop it, rip.

[@timroehm1728]

That thing whatever it was is the most terrifying creature I’ve ever seen!!!

[@Wolfrover]

Fun fact: There is more than one real Otter Island. One Otter Island is located off Edisto Beach, South Carolina. Very popular with the tourists. Another Otter Island is located 6 miles southwest of Saint Paul Island, Alaska. No residents, and the island is closed to hunting. Then there's Otter Island in Maine, not far from the vacation town of Friendship. They're the most like the one in the game, though obviously with more cabins and fewer -- as in no -- monsters to my knowledge. Finally, there's Otter Island in Washington State. Very popular with salmon, but not suited to human habitation -- it's a sedimentary island, made of old trees and old peat.

[@TheArtsWizard]

Manly trying to act cool is the cutest thing ever

[@PeacefulRises]

*(RUN)* Manly: Don’t you tell me what to d- _Famous last words_

[@Randybroooo]

This is scarier, same with Chills.

[@braydude104]

Yeah I don't usually get uncomfortable when looking at horror creatures but seeing the Connor thing genuinely makes my skin crawl, hats off to the dev.

[@Mr.Smiley_J]

I was hoping for a scare at the very end. During the bit where they show the real life equivalent of the locations, I was hoping for a a real life equivalent for the scary shadow man.

[@floofzykitty5072]

I love me some classic H Y P E R R E A L I S T I C E Y E S

[@ElCrppy]

Man this game is like SO cool, well done, magnificent dynamics, characters and graphics; it's just, wow.

[@ajosuql7468]

Hello everyone… This is manly badass hero, and welcome Iconic

[@NaturalFlirtGamer]

_Bros before family monsters_ Reminded me of Skinwalker in many ways. The monster himself reminded me of Jeff the Killer. I liked the story-telling, liked the characters. Would love to see a follow-up game explaining the monster more or showing them going back to try to capture/kill it.

[@hive5123]

25:55 Actual proof that Jerma is a PSYCHO, he even haunts RPG Horror games

[@blindedjourneyman]

I love these short skinwalker encounter games. Reminds me of another one I played a few years ago although it doesn't go as insane it did (one ending for example was protag going crazy gunman on everyone)

[@Unused76785]

The voice acting is fantastic. Especially when they were drunk or the parts where they talked Manly’s voice acing was pretty damn good.

[@just_a_bean_burrito6914]

It’s fun accidentally seeing your thumbnails at 5 in the morning, really gives me the adrenaline to get out of bed and turn the lights on

[@jakebiassa]

I would want to see some otters, too. They're adorable.

[@valerienguyen3457]

If you want to try sauna at home, you can mimic it by boil a pot with lemongrass sticks and water (don’t put too much water), then get yourself to a small close space and open the pot to let the steam out. You can create a small close space by using a big blanket to cover yourself and the pot, so the steam won’t get out (careful with the pot and the steam). In my country that’s a traditional method to cure the cold, it’s cheap yet very effective.

[@imaslimeandimlonely3713]

Them:"Hey do you know where Candice is.." "Who's Candice?" Them: 25:54