Stay! Stay! Democratic People's Republic of Korea - Best Korea Dating Simulator

Stay! Stay! Democratic People's Republic of Korea is a dating simulator set in a brutal totalitarian nightmare state, where you go on dates with potential girlfriends, while also trying to avoid being sent to the labour camps...
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[@tigeri9440]

*When I hear the game was made by Panzermadel devs* fuck yeah.

[@tigeri9440]

WAIT! I JUST REALISED THAT THE BROKEN PC WAS A REFERENCE TO THE END OF PANZERMADELS.

[@TheMarineGamerIGGHQ]

Glad someone else noticed xD

[@44dezz]

The EULA is pretty funny. "The aforementioned is not responsible for any damage to your computer, tablet, soul, etc. that may result from the use, install, or viewing of this program. Use of this program indicates your agreement to enlist as a member of the DEVGRU-P Battalion to protect our corporate headquarters in the event the North Korean government attempts to "black bag" us or something weird. Like, it probably won't happen, but if it does, please chip in to send the Navy Seals or some other group of operators to rescue us because I don't think we can survive in North Korean prison."

[@baker90338]

Nice.

[@Defender98TV]

Well.

[@TheGAC22]

Lol the TSA comment was I believe a reference to the Panzermadels game, there was something in the end credits about how it came out a month later then it was supposed to because the TSA broke the devs laptop or something.

[@principalityofbelka6201]

Because they tried to delete the hentai images of Panzermadels, yeah.

[@b-chroniumproductions3177]

Honestly, fuck the TSA. They've done nothing useful. The Department of Homeland Security and other agencies have tested the TSA by bringing guns on planes, and they get through a scarily large amount of the time. Meanwhile, the TSA's INSTAGRAM is filled with nerf guns and grenade shaped perfume battles. They confiscate harmless stuff but actual fucking weapons get right through.

[@Deadric5316]

That girl has big ammo racks

[@derekmensch3601]

Deadric5316 like a resident evil 4 quote. i cant remember exactly what it is though.

[@UltimateCarl]

"I see the president has equipped his daughter with... Ballistics."

[@sniperbAit77777]

Noble Actual It looks like the president's daughter is equipped with... Ballistics!-Luis

[@derekmensch3601]

sniperbAit77777 thank you. i knew it was something like that

[@Nick-gf2nj]

That one "bounced"

[@huub9009]

Jon, this game is also a parody of a game called 'Go Go Nippon! ~My First Trip to Japan~' And a damn good one at that.

[@Jakewake52]

Huub900 "no go to nippon"

[@davidjames4890]

Jakewake 52 No go nipples

[@gunmunz]

Alot better that game was pretty much a tour guide with 'pick girl A or girl B' at the end

[@MyH3ntaiGirl]

yep a good visual novel

[@MyH3ntaiGirl]

gunmunz i prefer a pathway You make decision that will result in the final end (aka girl) Like Grisaia

[@Zootinius]

I have never clicked so fast in confusion.

[@naggie6358]

Z00t71 amen

[@uncertaintytoworldpeace3650]

Z00t71 confusion? Nah b

[@thomasphilbrook5841]

Z00t71 same daddy

[@clonetf141]

Z00t71 i never clicked so slow in confusion

[@teineeva7868]

Jon's reaction to the anti-brits comment was glorious.

[@Afghmnvids]

Even Jon, British KZbinr, found it glorious (leader).

[@TheUltrahypnotoad]

The Great Brittant will pay this rebel colonial game developer a visit!

[@paulolima910]

42:05 because I just love hearing it

[@martinfinderupfyhring7909]

THEY DID IT, IT WASN'T A JOKE I AM SO THRILLED!

[@tantrikax2714]

"Jeong turns off the radio" what a false representation, State radio in North Korea is piped to every house and can be turned down but not off

[@rthanejehxbejws]

Tantrika X I'm guessing it doesn't play the hottest 100?

[@thefunny1359]

Insert Clickbate it plays kidzbop 2013

[@tantrikax2714]

+Insert Clickbate it plays the hottest 100 North Korean tracks (not actually, just State propaganda) listening to foreign music will end you up in a labour camp Am honestly getting a laugh at the game but spent several years involved with helping an Underground Railroad assist people in fleeing North Korea

[@thefunny1359]

Tantrika X I dunno why, but I get a feeling you shouldn't that on the Internet

[@MrOrdosan]

Its fine. N.korea cant see this anyways.

[@goldflame3390]

The incident described in Kaesong is true, and the terrorist described was actually the name of the retaliatory operation, "Operation Paul Bunyan" after a well-known American folk tale

[@baker90338]

Also kinda funny.

[@wotfanar9155]

There is no glorious leader option,this game is incorrect to North Korean standards, UNACCEPTABLE!!!

[@SykoPathak]

Usually I hate games like this, but North Korea caught my eye.

[@victoriazilverentant5593]

The Senate not yet....

[@seriinne_]

The Senate It's treason, then.

[@seaharrierfrs1]

The Senate i.imgur.com/iSw3EwN.gifv

[@PuddleOfCats]

but what about cats becomming president

[@claytonweyl4135]

The Senate I have never seen such a great profile pic - name combo. Well done.

[@andyb1858]

I love it when you do these crazy visual novels.

[@magiccaster8487]

Jon you should just replace all your current series with dating sims.

[@CaptainDecimus]

Total War?

[@gristlebee3726]

Captain Decimus Julianus Vatinius dating Sim

[@jackhenryhenry4228]

Invader Zim Julianus and Captain Nero ;)

[@suborbitalprocess]

Julianus Vatinius: "Jon-sempai! W-wait! Any more and I'll...I'll... *TAKE DAMASCUS AND ANNIHILATE THE PHARAOH'S ARMIES! THE DAY IS OUUUuuU* Uuurssss..."

[@jacksurvivalwolf9671]

You have no idea how bad I want a Rome: Total War dating sim now

[@SnowyK]

Oh god... more dating sims, Jon the sim master :X I love these videos, Jon makes them so much better than if I ever played them myself.

[@aim5055]

The game doesn't understand how kimchi is made. For fermented cabbage, you sorta have to ferment it.

[@tantrikax2714]

how long does a plastic cabbage typically take to ferment anyway?

[@aim5055]

Mikey O Riordan isn't it supposed to be stored for longer.

[@robyn7691]

at least a week....lol..I make it myself

[@aim5055]

robyn I knew I wasn't wrong

[@Browns2433]

Jon the "head" is a military term for a bathroom. Hitting the head is a common saying.

[@docquanta6869]

Correction, it is specifically a nautical term rather than a military one.

[@Taolan8472]

It's not an exclusively nautical saying. As much as the navy gives piggy back rides to the rest of us, you pick up some things that creep into the lingo.

[@Zathurastra]

The "head" is (should) be exclusively naval, whether it's made it into common vernacular or not. The same way "loo" is exclusively British slang for "bathroom" or "toilet". OP is correct that it's a common military term, but only within the navy. I've no idea what fucked-up term the army and air-force have for it, if any. Knowing the army, it's probably "shithouse". :p

[@OriginalDiddy]

I saw this on Steam and was so hoping you'd cover it, looks hilarious. Thanks Jon!

[@taekinuru2]

this was the first matn video I ever watched. I have spent so many hours watching this wonderful man wage horrific wars and teach history on the way. And now I return to this.

[@theofficialgamer6679]

In the security check: a man rifles through your suitcase, he pulls out a usb. He plugs it into a computer. It begins playing American porn. The man quickly removes the usb, glances around, and stuffs it in his back pocket.

[@DarthSocks]

When Jon was hovering over the messages that read "go to [place] with [girl]", they flashed on the screen so fast that I thought Jon was putting subliminal messages in the video. Spent a while trying to pause the video at the exact right time.

[@TheTheofrei]

The axe murder incident has an interesting spin in this game. It was Pak who was supposed to have shouted, "Kill the bastards!" two U.S. officers were killed with axes. She says Paul Bunyan because of Operation Paul Bunyan the military operation to cut down the tree later in the week. 813 military personal took part in the operation to cut down the tree, there were also B-52 bombers and F-4 Phantom fighters circling not far behind the DMZ just in case.

[@TheTheofrei]

Fun bonus fact, the recently elected leader of South Korea took part in Operation Paul Bunyan.

[@alberttetley]

I didn't think I would enjoy this video but it's one of the best you've done

[@Jakewake52]

Go Go Nippon 2: Eletric Boogaloo

[@acrspeed]

Finally! I've been waiting for this!!!!!!

[@MrDavincikoden]

"I've been waiting for this one a very long time" I think you meant "I've had my eye on this for a while"

[@TYKUHN2]

"Hell the TSA broke my computer last time I tried to fly" Still salty over that are we devs?

[@Zforce911]

**thinks about the history of the British Empire** You know, that "even the British" line could be take taken as a serious compliment all things considered.

[@coitusergosum2447]

On my Steam Steam Wishlist as soon as I saw the title. Didn't think it was out yet!

[@notbob9865]

Hi Jon, Thanks for making great videos!

[@hsm1tty396]

That "even the British" line and Jon's reaction bloody killed me 😂😂

[@javierev4994]

I haven't watched the video yet, but looking at the title and the thumbnail I can tell it's one of "those" games. I've missed "those" games

[@jessierine3981]

Fun fact: MOS 1171 "WaterDogs" is a Marine mos that is essentially plumber and pipe engineer. This guy is literally and figuratively laying pipes. Shoutout to the devs for such a genius pun and detail.

[@TractionEra]

I've been hoping you'd do this one!

[@HIGHTOWERX1000]

"You thought you were going to watch a silly dating game" Jon be honest with your self. Keep up the good content :)

[@deenuk125]

Greatest narrator that ever was or ever will be

[@Tostilocos.]

Dude i feel like you can write the most amazing essays!

[@SimuLord]

Jon, "hit the head" is a term in parts of America near Navy bases (and among sailors in general) for going to the bathroom, after the "head" on a ship.

[@mikeakersa8566]

three years later and This is now my calming video

[@LuizAlexPhoenix]

I love it when Jon plays Light Novels and dating simulators. It always ends up descending into sheer madness. Sort of like his kill everything runs, but with cute anime girls on the background! It's like heaven made true!

[@taekinuru2]

I do love Jon's narration.

[@mrcheesemunch]

*I AM SO READY FOR THIS*

[@Stellos812]

Oh my lord I remember when you played Panzermadels! That game was weird but oddly entertaining with all the facts about tanks. I wonder what this has in store.

[@HellishSpoon]

as a south korean (and half russian) i find this....uncomfortable.

[@nekakagiggle]

This game and video was ahead of its time

[@tiedeman39]

For those of you who are confused, a 1171 is the Marine corps mos for somebody who has water bulls, or tanks of water. waterdog is a nickname for the

[@darklorddylan1316]

A Patton Midnight Special is probably a reference to the handgun he kept hidden on his person at all times.

[@colinspeirs]

More likely a reference to him hitting a couple of enlisted men with battle fatigue and, in one case, malaria and being anti-Semitic while he was at it. So Jon refers to the stick potentially being used to hit enlisted men

[@craig0taylor]

This is not a critique on your content at all, but this is my favorite video that you have released in recent memory. I want you to sarcastically read dating sims to me forever.

[@ToastyMozart]

_They actually made it?!_ I thought that was just a hilarious stinger for the end of Panzermadels.

[@OmegaElevenEngage]

Highly Unlikely this will be seen but 1171 is the Millitary Occupational Specialty (MOS) code for Water Support Technician in the Marines!

[@SlapTheElmo]

Can't wait for Jon to start narrating audiobooks!

[@d.afonsohenriquestheconque7401]

Did someone mentioned the brave and fearless portuguese water dog? The most loyal, intelligent and stylish dog of all time? I had a couple of them that I personally trained in the castle gardens to chase down my mom when she tried to steal my crown, the spanish harlot. Ah those were the days. -CARALHO!-

[@chickenpox5434]

I love these

[@DeHerg]

Given that the shirt was a gift from someone in Germany it's safe to assume it is in reference to the band "Tokyo Hotel" (and given their style is Boyband-ish it's also likely his pen pal from Germany is also a girl)

[@shadowfragment]

As a fan of Douglas Adams books, I absolutely loved the description of the ordinary toilet.

[@Imfleurious]

they really want the player to get the lolli xD

[@manlikemars2929]

I misread the title. I thought it said dancing simulator.

[@FriskyD.]

Celltosis ,I can see your confusion, K-pop is popular

[@manulius]

Jon with datingsims again... Oh yes please

[@RocketPropelledMexican]

Upon hearing this thing was real, I have to say that I have never crossed the Yalu River so fast in my life

[@wbboy123]

You had me at James Mattis. 11/10 best game ever.

[@junelangley2800]

Holy shit they actually made this -horror- -nightmare- -beauty- accurate description of life in North Korea. I remember seeing the concept art for this games title screen at the end of Panzermadels.

[@bob51zhang]

Awwww yissss. More VNs with MATN!

[@scbtripwire]

"...even the British..." Jon's reaction made me laugh out loud, hehe. More of this game please, Jon!

[@galaxygold5939]

*glances over* "oh, Jon played another dating simulator" *eyes cartoonishly bulge 5 inches out of head* *"JON PLAYED ANOTHER DATING SIMULATOR"* *gos to the hospital*, im blind now guys :(

[@leonardogontijo2850]

Please continue the series

[@HoJu1989]

The story of the stump really did happen and it was as crazy as it sounds

[@Zedetir]

I haven't finished watching the episode yet but he just mentioned jeans and I just remembered denim is illegal in North Korea

[@jedinight235]

13:18 "I feel like someone who developed this game had a bad time with the TSA" Apperently I heard that PanzerMadels would have been released a month earlier than it would if the devs computer wasnt broken on a plane flight or something idk. its in the dedication thing in the panzermadels credits.

[@themorebeer3072]

So who's here after the unconfirmed news out of Best Korea, and yet before there's any official confirmation?

[@charliemelville456]

"Hit the head" is a Navy expression (that has made its way into common american parlance) meaning "go to the restroom"

[@jonpino]

An 1171 Wardog is a Marine water technician I'm pretty sure....

[@miletilblight2181]

you need to play more of these

[@mamontain]

YES! I've been waiting for more dating sims since that game about tank girls.

[@dragmire3D]

So, if dating sims become unexpectedly popular on the channel like strategy games did, will they become a staple of the channel going forward? I honestly don't care for most VNs but I am amused by the prospect of describing the MATN channel as the the Fallout, Total War, and visual novel dating simulator channel. I also want an accurate(ish) historical classics era themed visual novel for Jon to play.

[@Jack-me7kl]

1171 is an MOS and water dog is an appropriate nickname

[@TheUltrahypnotoad]

I lost it at "Is the toilet the third romance option?"

[@TheUltrahypnotoad]

And again at "Americans have eyes, right?"

[@dominateeye]

Oh my god. He did it. The ledge. The absolute madman.

[@coyotism8563]

ah, the last time I remember you doing a dating sim since you first uploaded panzermadel, ah good times

[@Lennoxz8]

Just a quick note, 1171 Waterdog is a US marine corps MOS (military occupation specialty), referring to marines who manage water facilities and "assist humanitarian operations". Mostly the rest of the Marine corps shits on them for being a water technician in a fighting corps. Also, not actually a dog.

[@MrOrdosan]

Jon the term "head" is the term for the restroom. Hell I still use the term "hit the head"...its a military (even though i was sure it was only a Navy thing though...so IDKY they are using it) Source: Joined the navy for a brief period of time.

[@m4xwellmurd3r]

not sure if anyone mentioned this, 1171 water dog means the guy is a marine corps water support technician apparently.

[@travosk216]

I swear to god I bought this game last week And now you play it A dream come true

[@gunmunz]

Jon's impression of Jeong had me in stitches from the start.

[@lordrynogaming1553]

yes, I can already see this going very well.

[@gloomykasumi8580]

You have to play more of this game. Please play more of this game.

[@devondomingo2310]

i need more of this in my life

[@StardustWhip]

Is this the same dev/devs as that "My First Trip to Japan" game that the Game Grumps played? I haven't watched much of this video yet, but just judging by the logo, subtitle, and character designs, it looks like a Korea-centered sequel of sorts to that. (That, or possibly a Korea-centered parody of it...)

[@Jayfive276]

0:51 - Welp, there goes any possibility of Jon ever playing Katawa Shoujo. For what it's worth I think he's a Lilly kinda guy.

[@w021wjs]

I love that this game included the tree incident. that was a real thing that happened, albeit just very slightly differently

[@PrestonW9]

Hit the head means go to the bathroom head is a nautical term for bathroom very common in navies around the world

[@txmaddog7917]

MOS 1171 - Marine Corps Water Support Technician :) Seems to be basically a Plumber / Pipe fitter

[@Moon.Rabbit]

Jon at some point please try steins gate it is long visual novel that uses time travel but not doctor who time travel where the details are sort of glossed over more the sort where you kill a butterfly 1000 years ago and Germany wins ww2 and is put together really well.

[@keiththurston3016]

The tree cutting indecent is actually true, obviously greatly embelished. Not to sure about the swagger stick though.

[@smoothgilla3203]

"Maybe I'm a Portuguese water dog" is my new favorite phrase

[@M00nSlippers]

This was actually really interesting.

[@612aster]

Kim Jon un is hot asf tbf

[@cajhonson44]

no is not !! putin is the hotest !!!

[@cassiuscorpulentus7784]

Agreed, he's one sexy son of a gun.

[@op-nl7dj]

612aster zoidberg is the hottest

[@612aster]

Cassius Corpulentus if only he was bald like Julianus Vatinius

[@gunmunz]

Aster You dare criticize our glorious leader? Off to gulag

[@liamgriffin218]

Anyone else notice the map has a list To buy: cabbage salt *bullets* rice

[@MWSin1]

A 1171 is a Marine Corps Water Support Technician. Basically, a combat plumber.

[@kieransaul2711]

Sounds like a ridiculous and hilarious premise. I'll add it to my watch later.

[@aligallaton3978]

*jaw drops* Yes! They had an Operation Paul Bunyon reference