Professional Ghost Hunters Track Down Demons in Demonologist • Survival Mode

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[@watcher]

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[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Happy new year! Love your content 😊😊😊

[@chrisbrowne239]

Love this you guys! this season needs some VR episodes to really scare you!!

[@LovelyLilly90]

You need to play 'It Takes Two' or alike. I know it's not scary, but just seeing you to do a co-op game and potentially smacking each other is too good to pass up!

[@CasualVox]

Not gonna lie, first time I've seen a sponsored bit like that were I actually wanting to go and order it immediately, nice work guys!

[@jaeyeollauv8964]

Please play LETHAL COMPANY! it has ghost girl among many other spooks!

[@nithyanair1906]

Can’t believe I’ve lived long enough to see Shane take ghost hunting more seriously than Ryan

[@rikkblack]

serious gamer 😂 i love it

[@davidmaxwell4696]

@@xiowraith If you want to get super technical, "demons" are from Greek mythology and are minor divinities/spirits that encompass everything from guardian spirits, ghosts/ancestors, and forces of nature. They could be benevolent, malevolent, or just plain ambivalent. Honestly they've always reminded me a bit of kami in Shintoism. When the Bible was translated through Greek demon was the word used to describe the malevolent entities (Shedim) in the Bible which has kind of permanently sullied the word demon in English The only place I've seen the traditional version of demon used these days is in the Shin Megami Tensei and Persona games, where its used to refer to all the gods, spirits, and various other mythological creatures and historical figures that appear in those games

[@Itsem32]

Amazing😂

[@frankensteinlives]

The difference is that in this game they're real

[@davidmaxwell4696]

​@@xiowraith Sounds a little bloody for my tastes, but everyone likes what they like I suppose. And I'm sure Finch's is alright, honestly its hard to do BBQ badly

[@codefreak8]

Shane is spooked because he believes the consequences of losing a game are more real than the consequences of investigating haunted buildings. Ryan is not spooked because he believes the consequences of losing a game are less real than the consequences of investigating haunted buildings.

[@partlyironic]

peer reviewed analysis

[@aggimaggi7246]

Yup. Shane knows that the ghost is 'real' in the game world so he's on edge. Ryan sees it as just a game and doesn't get affected.

[@Jack-jg4jy]

A perfect summary!

[@levvy7879]

in all seriousness though, its probably because shane isnt scared of what he thinks isnt real, but would be if it were, and ryan has had practice being terrified out of his mind :,D

[@av2279]

Yup, but one of them is *obviously* correct. And we all know which one it is.

[@DanGamingFan2846]

It's hilarious seeing Shane being terrified of the demons while Ryan is just chilling like "Yeah, welcome to my world." I don't know what alternate timeline I fell into, but I love it.

[@watershipup7101]

Very much agreed

[@genjis5155]

I love it too.

[@hanayuuki790]

I noticed this a lot when i see comments in horror games and movies that are scarier because it seems realistic. But for people who actually believe in the supernatural, its not that scary because its a game and wont get them. Jumpscares and surprise elements sure will indeed give them the temporary fear but they just brush it away. And whats even more hilarious to them are skeptic people who think some realistic movies about dark magic are really scary because they are already living in that reality. The reality they believe in those supernatural thing is scarier for them, thats why they're not scared of games or movies. While skeptics believe the supernatural things aren't real since they've never experienced it except through the medias. I'm not going to discuss nor argue about the existence because in the end it's up to the persons belief to accept or not.

[@mattball8622]

Shane: Panicked screaming and frantic running. Ryan: Unbothered. Moisturized. Happy. In His Lane. Focused. Flourishing. Ah, how the turn tables.

[@D_Dizzy_]

Shane being the one getting scared while Ryan being a smooth jazz vj and singing softly is like twilight zone 😂

[@Sydberry]

That'd probably be me. 😂 I get scared by movies and games so easily but in real life I can handle haunted houses.

[@thatgirl9532]

The tall guy is hiding behind the little guy for once 😭🤣

[@uglybetty8747]

Dat vj thing was top notch I’d tune into it 93.7 the wave everyday ngl

[@m0thercrow]

hearing shane yell out “DAMN DUDE WHAT THE FUCK ITS BEETLEJUICE” had me laughing so hard

[@4kach24]

I lost my shit at this moment 😂😂😂

[@vickyou2238]

I find it hilarious that Ryan can understand the most non-coherent gibberish from the spirit box on Ghost Files but can't understand anything that the demons are whispering into his ears in this game lmao

[@honeyswann]

I’m so glad they’re playing together AND correctly this time compared to when Ryan tried playing Phasmaphobia lmao

[@pincushionllama]

THIS. It bogglesd me and I wish I can give them a redo at it. Especially post ascension update.

[@qraee]

the phasmo video was painful my hopes were v low going into this one LMAO

[@davidbarnett342]

Ryan isnt any better this time haha.

[@moonriverinc7896]

Finally a demon Ryan can actually find edit: I would like to clarify that this comment was not written with the implication that demons are not real, but rather that Ryan is bad at finding them.

[@abigailsalmanac]

Ouch 😭😭

[@loop-sie1121]

Oh shit 💀💀💀💀🙏🏾

[@angiegibson6598]

wdym, shane is right there

[@moonriverinc7896]

@@abigailsalmanac just some light humor I am a Boogara

[@forgetmenotfaery]

omg that was cold

[@jess_hana]

oh my god shane being so close to getting out of the house at the end until ryan pointed out the thing on the floor that they didn't need and then the ghost got him 😭😭😭

[@procrastinating_celery4994]

Ryan is a menace 😭😭

[@GeekNymph]

they technically do need it for the exorcism at the very end, it's the last objective on this map

[@michelle6337]

Ryan's little gremlin giggle at 5:45 that always makes Shane laugh is one of my new favorite things in the Watcher lore.

[@T.Florenz]

Yeah 🥹

[@horangdino]

shane losing his mind trying to find the rat cutting to ryan boiling himself in a cauldron was so fucking funny and sums them up pretty well

[@mysticxorchid802]

"Stop having fun! We're playing a game!" - Shane Madej

[@Xzeihoranth]

I like how they've completely changed roles from their live investigations.

[@jjdracula]

Shane, and Ryan investigate fake locations in the same way they investigate real locations: with no plan, and zero regard for their own safety

[@Neptoid]

In the sense that there really are demons n’ stuff that can mess with them? Nah, I disagree they still have tested the waters no?

[@clairvaux8459]

The ghosts in this game are way more polite than in Unsolved or Ghost Files 😂 At least they straight up tell them they won't talk to them

[@gracehowell.]

I'm hoping that one day a dev will make a game where one of the ghosts say 'apple taters' (or whatever that ghost said) in honour of Ryan and Shane.

[@aavi.]

​@@gracehowell.Spaghetti and Apple tater making an appearance in 2024 is something i'm definitely ready for

[@pritt871]

Just two buds, hanging in an empty house together, with no pants on. Yup, checks out.

[@gunguntrio1247]

Sounds like every Tuesday to me.

[@rosscalhoun3389]

I love how the EVP in this game are 1,000x more clear than the ones they hear in Ghost Files (they're not just noises and fragments of words jammed together), but Ryan can't understand these ones.

[@gunguntrio1247]

Well in defense of EVP's(which I absolutely hate), they can clean up the audio and relisten to it over and over again.

[@ittybittyrampagingcommittee]

Not only is Shane actually taking the hunt seriously, but he’s getting far more spooked than Ryan. Well well well, how the turntables… 😏

[@ap_mess]

it's so funny bc the seriousness with which shane plays these games and ryan fucks around is directly inverse to how they are on ghost hunts irl

[@tenajanet]

23:14 that joyfully synced "YEAAAAHHHH" 😂

[@yuki3034]

Read this comment as it happened 😂

[@shaniramento]

Shane's reaction to beetle juice was exactly what I strive for during investigations lol

[@roguetheotter]

shane getting freaked out while ryan yells at the ghosts is just weird and unnatural but im so here for it.

[@45hpng]

Okay but the crew tying not to laugh in the background makes this so much better

[@D_Dizzy_]

A Demon showing his friend how to be a demonologist

[@08Albina08]

Imagine if Shane and Ryan actually did ghost hunt with no jeans. The ghost would definitely run away from the ghoul boys. Maybe that's why we get no evidence

[@Neptoid]

Fun hypothesis, but others in the world doesn’t do that so they would get evidence still

[@laxstateofmind]

Thank you for playing together! Multiplayer makes these games better

[@thatgirl9532]

They should invite Kelsey since she’s a multiplayer/gamer enthusiast 😅

[@a-goblin]

ryan teasing the demons and then immediately being yeeted is pure comedy

[@valeria_sue777]

*_"Stop having fun, we're playing a game!_* the CORRECT sentiment during this whole video

[@LookSpec]

"haven't heard from ryan in a few minutes" *opens door* "oohhh"

[@murderouscow]

Unhinged Ryan is the best Ryan.

[@T.Florenz]

I love that little gremlin man

[@doriangrayaestheticwilde]

Demons? Ask Shane for specifics :)

[@neoni.1fan]

@@StarshipMythic bro are u OK? What are u on about?

[@neoni.1fan]

@@StarshipMythic the reason it was removed was because ur sharing ur opinion wrong

[@neoni.1fan]

@@StarshipMythic do u have discord?

[@neoni.1fan]

@@StarshipMythic look the show is for fun, its for entertiment u dont need to get all nerdy on it when its meant to be a show u sit back and enjoy. ryan and shane try their best, if u think they do it wrong then thats fine but u dont need to go complain to someone that they did it wrong and spread ur nerdy facts about.

[@neoni.1fan]

@@StarshipMythic and nobody cares if they used the oujia board wrong

[@user-mf6jw6py9x]

i love that ryan is treating it like a real investigation

[@babyvia6712]

No bc If it was a real investigation he’d be passed out on the ground

[@sorcererinslytherin]

It’s so funny how, when it’s a video game, their personalities just 180. 😂😂

[@TashaJaeger]

So glad this is back! Watcher content multiple times a week means a much happier me. Thanks to the whole crew at Watcher for more content in the new year!!

[@mirandamoore7716]

These two are like the Bert and Ernie of my 20s-30s. Classic duo and excellent content. Gold star!

[@phroobin]

Shane calling the demon Beetlejuice absolutely sent me, 10/10

[@alexismariee1000]

As someone who still rewatches the first season, THANK YOU for bringing this back!!! I love watching scary video games, and the humorous commentary makes it so much more enjoyable. This series is definitely buzzfeed unsolved, puppet history, watcher entertainment gold!!!!

[@britter_critter]

You guys might like The Past Within. Its a creepy vibe 2 person game. You dont look at eachothers screen, but cooperatively solve puzzles. Less jump scarey, but I think you two solving these puzzles would be a great watch. Excited for the new season!

[@britneymyers7020]

Ryan and Shane completely shifted their ghost hunting personalities 😂

[@emilythayer8228]

IM SO HAPPY SURVIVAL MODE IS BACK

[@omertacipher6114]

If you really want to scare Ryan, you guys should play any game from the Outlast series.

[@MusicSavvy0419]

Ryan went full evil gremlin mode throughout this whole thing, while Shane was the only logical person in an escape room, begging everyone to get their shit together 🤣🤣

[@mabellepryor2872]

Petition for y’all to go ghost hunting without pants on

[@melbapeach162]

For science 🤷

[@timli1830]

Thank you Ryan and Shane for posting this video today! I was just told that I have a non cancerous brain tumor which I did surgery for yesterday. This video has really brightened my day!

[@chelseah6110]

I hope you feel better ❤️‍🩹

[@xoxojessicarose]

Oh my I hope everything works out and you have a safe recovery!

[@Beidou24]

Hope you get better soon 💕

[@pelmel1990]

Best wishes for a safe and quick recovery

[@SvenTSexgore]

I love how their roles switch when it's a game. Suddenly Shane is the serious one and Ryan is nothing but jokes and mocks.

[@michelle6337]

Ryan turning his afterlife into Angels in the Outfield had me cackling.

[@electroslimeEN]

actually laughed during the ad, the editing on the hacker noises were really good

[@elis__nbnb]

SO GLAD THIS SHOW IS BACK!!!!!!!! there are so many horror games I wanna watch them play

[@D_Dizzy_]

Ryan fucking with Shane for all those years of Shane not taking investigations seriously in bf days 😂

[@WhitneyDahlin]

‼️YES!! I LOVE these horror game playthroughs! Show him a Chilla's Art game next!! Those are the BEST horror games IMO

[@mandacantu]

OKAY BUT THE EDITING ON THIS IS HILARIOUS! (esp the slow-mo Shane screams at the end) 😂

[@Kaunoe]

Ryan and Shane being in sync at 14:01 was so funny omg 💀

[@zuzanakalaberova4827]

Love the multiplayer approach! Also, Ryan totally sabotaged Shane at the end there 😂

[@sagescorner256]

the best thing about adhd is i got so excited when they announced this yesterday, then i promptly forgot until i got the notification. instant joy all over again

[@milklightofmoon]

8:10 It's Nighttime Dan!!

[@sophieellie3193]

"Ryan!!! Stop having fun...we're playing a game!!!"

[@RaviStarr7]

Ryan so bold at the beginning in a way he could never irl 😂

[@SithLadyDarhVamp]

The role reversal is what we live for.

[@rebeccab9256]

I'm so glad Shane said the guy chasing Ryan looked like Shrek, that's immediately what I saw too 😂

[@matthew5553]

Happy New Year Watcher, so excited to watch Survival mode!

[@damagedmonkey4485]

15:31 Shane's just being a good friend and making sure Ryan enjoyed himself tis all

[@calista7656]

Ryan's distracting himself so hard so he doesn't get scared and Shane's screaming bc he wants to win the damn game

[@isleofapplepies]

loved the fashion choices. where we're going we won't need any pants.

[@allij246]

This is the alternate universe where Shane genuinely cares about the evidence/ using correct tools etc., then there’s Ryan making jokes, cackling, and having a good time lol

[@zbombie9021]

Omg Ryan turning on the lights and Shane finding his fingerprints and thinking it’s the ghost is so funny

[@johndcockefeller4246]

This is just glorious (no ad pun intended). They compared Phasmo and Demonologist. Personally I think the game mechanics of Phasmo are much better, but the atmosphere of Demonologist maps is way better. Also, if they’re going to replay Phasmo with Multiplayer, they should reach out to one of the big streamers like Insym or Psycho, or one of the Devs that is active in the streaming community like CJ or Lav to play with. They can really give them a crash course and get them on track.

[@dummyinblue]

Shane the Hacker is killing me, you did it, you got me to watch the ad part

[@CardosoNic]

"I can't find the salt bag, I'm so useless. I can't even find a salt bag oohoohoohoo" HAHAHAHAHAHA

[@elisabethverte7061]

Ryan chanting "Shane Madej" into the mirror like he's summoning Bloody Mary cracked me up, lol

[@lillian8482]

so glad this series is back. cant wait to see ryan shit himself again.

[@sarasweetness475]

literally gold. love these two so much. Keep up the good work guys awesome content as always.

[@CattyKittenQueen]

These are the only ads I actually get excited to watch! I love seeing the skits they come up with!!

[@jennifermorgan5400]

“Hey there demo-oh wait wrong show” I love whoever writes these captions 😂

[@rghistandvids]

This kind of made me wonder if both of them "EVER" come across such live presentation of ghosts or demon 😂😂 Shane might scream the most out of the whole crew😂😂

[@BewareOfMpreg]

Yay! i'm so glad you guys renewed this series! also, love seeing shane have his own computer set up. i just know this season is gonna be so funny to watch :D

[@morgantencza2710]

The only episode where shane takes ghost hunting more seriously than Ryan

[@thursdayaddams5564]

I feel like Shane yelling about Beetlejuice and laughing would be his irl reaction to ghosts as well.

[@Inglourias]

So glad to see y'all got a proper setup for this! I love it! Y'all crowding around that laptop was funny. Lol

[@marajohnson6018]

thank you watcher overlords for bringing these back!! with multiplayer!! we appreciate you guys!

[@TheomnonomMonster]

Congrats on the sponsor and upgraded set up! Looking forward to more multiplayer ghost games ❤

[@Bromizir]

Beetlejuice's sudden appearance took me several seconds to process; it really caught me off guard and got me good. Good episode. I'll have to try this game later, maybe a playthrough as well.

[@81Point2]

This was a really entertaining episode, you can tell that they were able to have fun while simultaneously getting pretty good at it for this being their first times.

[@2001arms]

my laptop died when the ad started! so immersive you guys!!

[@atwhatcost198]

And the binge continues

[@atwhatcost198]

Going full watcher binge since new years and I was running out of episodes

[@lillianklaiber]

@@atwhatcost198that’s such a good ideaaaa

[@aileenlaude4996]

It's so jarring for Shane to be the scared one and Ryan be really chill.

[@RenSaxon]

Seeing Ryan so unconcerned by any activity, while Shane genuinely gets a little nerves is so funny oh my God. But yeah. 😢 Justice for Phasmo!!!

[@sephrajackson3381]

@Watcher Super iconic moment when Shane Screams “Whoa What the fu*k it’s Beetlejuice!” Lol 😂

[@joyg2526]

I like the fact that the Calm/Excited dynamic is reversed when they're playing games. Ryan is completely relaxed, while Shane is very excited.

[@caitliinava]

When that dress turned into beetlejuice, I choked on my coffee and nearly spilled on myself 😂 holy moly.

[@rxpt0rs]

Love the upgraded setup! Much more engaging than last season! Great start to season 2!

[@rossbazarnick6529]

This was great! Would love to see you guys play this more

[@madisonwinjum6872]

I’m absolutely loving this series 🙏🏻

[@RachaelPadilla]

It's just like Ghost Files!. . . except without pants?

[@T.Florenz]

Steven Lim CGI's jeans on them in post 😂

[@nishaghaisani]

Love it! Cant wait for another episode of survival mode!

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Happy new year!😊😊😊❤❤❤

[@Trillynave]

Tbh, I usually just skip past the sponsor part of these videos, but Shane being his goofy wacky self kept me watching! Y’all are great, glad survival mode is back!

[@clarebear1309]

Would absolutely watch hour long videos of them playing games 👍🏻So happy Survival Mode is back!

[@amberap2827]

ohh i love this series so glad its backkkkk ♥