Relax with The Stranger | Darkwood ASMR

It's night, and you find yourself in a hideout in the woods with an individual known only as The Stranger, where you will be trying to survive the night against the denizens of the forest that are coming for you!
For those of you new to my channel and/or this video game, I portray the main playable character of Darkwood while exploring the sounds of various objects (aka ASMR triggers) to create an atmosphere and experience that is meant for relaxing, studying, sleep, and hopefully to trigger the ASMR sensation.
00:00:00 Night
00:00:20 Gasoline
00:03:45 Shovel
00:06:22 Table leg
00:07:10 Axe
00:08:23 Board with Nails
00:10:20 Board
00:11:22 First Encounter
00:12:11 Weird Cross
00:13:55 What was that?
00:14:39 Journal
00:18:33 Photos
00:21:12 Second Encounter
00:23:00 Shortwave Radio
00:25:42 Red Egg
00:28:04 Essence
00:30:17 Shiny Stone
00:31:35 Nails
00:34:25 Third Encounter
00:36:39 Money
00:39:18 Old Magazines
00:45:41 Alcohol
00:48:47 Rag
00:50:24 Molotov Cocktail
00:53:07 Keys
00:57:18 Matchsticks
00:58:52 Lighting some matches
01:01:07 Pliers & Wire
01:02:59 Making a lockpick
01:04:30 Tape
01:06:43 Dawn
01:08:18 Credits
I know I'm like 8 years late to the party, but I just finally got around to playing this gem of a game. This idea is about 2-3 months in the making, first taking root back around September/October (2021). I had to play through the entire game first (with plenty of save scumming). Then I had to gather some props (hat, boards, table leg, some skeleton keys..). Some I already own (gas can, coat, syringe, shovel, axe, journal, nails..). Some I had to make (cut the hat, hammer nails into the board, paint an egg red, weird cross with hot glue, branches & mud). I thought about voicing the character using an Eastern European accent, but it sounded too much like Corvus & Comrade Yuri (my other characters) so I opted not to.
I hope you enjoy it as much as I did making it, especially if you're a fan of the game like myself!
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[@EphemeralRift]

I know I'm like 8 years late to the party, but I just finally got around to playing this gem of a game. This idea is about 2-3 months in the making, first taking root back around September/October (2021). I had to play through the entire game first (with plenty of save scumming). Then I had to gather some props (hat, boards, table leg, some skeleton keys..). Some I already own (gas can, coat, syringe, shovel, axe, journal, nails..). Some I had to make (cut the hat, hammer nails into the board, paint an egg red, weird cross with hot glue, branches & mud). I thought about voicing the character using an Eastern European accent, but it sounded too much like Corvus & Comrade Yuri (my other characters) so I opted not to. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did making it, especially if you're a fan of the game like myself!

[@catchingtheshot1333]

This time you commented quickly

[@davinpaz1871]

A musician or trader asmr would be so cool to watch low key

[@waluigi1711]

you

[@thewolfgamer7294]

This video is everything I’ve ever wanted!!!! I love Darkwood so much! Now….. Imagine…. if you will…. A asmr let’s play of Darkwood with the Stranger or Corvus.

[@melanie_kay_6014]

I knew you would love this game! I'm so excited!

[@cyberscum9162]

Yea, I can see the Stranger gently tapping on his AK to keep himself calm as he guns down an entire horde of burning corpses dashing towards him

[@randomnothingness6557]

Jaded, but not completely gone

[@thebean3579]

Checks out

[@lucky-rq1rc]

Bro just be quiet 🤫

[@Rid_Of_Thee]

Built different

[@Rohtix]

Never would I have imagined I would see The Stranger giving an ASMR treatment, in accurate clothing, gear and in-game anomalies. But here we are. Impressive to say the least.

[@joodblanorthrup8259]

dude, the fact that you could turn a game like this into ASMR just shows how good you are at your job.

[@cefb8923]

Anything can be ASMR..

[@Abyssal_Eel]

Well, darkwood has _some_ ASMR to it. Of course in a creepy way

[@JMan5437]

He turned Pink Floyd's "Comfortably Numb" into ASMR

[@LukasASMR]

I think ER turned pretty much everything into ASMR at this point :)))

[@ripslinger6574]

@@Abyssal_Eel agreed

[@nshdrck]

So hype for this. Darkwood is a hell of a game and I don't see much recognition for it! Thanks ER

[@torakfett3351]

I just had to look it up because I’ve never heard of it- it sounds really great if the description on Wikipedia is anything to go by 😆

[@laszlomolnar4685]

Definitely needs to be played more. Very underrated or under the radar game. I hope there will be a continuation of this classic.

[@jeremycorbin2178]

@@torakfett3351 it’s technically free if you really wanna give it a go; the devs put it up on some website because of steam key re-sale drama

[@torakfett3351]

@@jeremycorbin2178 will look into it! Thanks for the heads up!

[@jeremycorbin2178]

@@torakfett3351 It's a grim fairytale told in an enchanting way in a modern medium. If you have the grit for the survival-game mentality it wants you to adopt you'll find yourself immersed in no time, enjoy mate!

[@Goodhair4life]

This is my all-time favorite horror game and probably one of the best ones out there. I have yet to come across another horror game that is genuinely terrifying and is not just cheap jumpscares. Getting through the night is the scariest thing ever, especially your first playthrough because you have no clue what all the sounds are. Well done ER

[@SCP-173_]

Try debris or any other psychological horror

[@GunNlazor]

Yeah so far Darkwood has nailed horror through the gameplay and sound design

[@jadenharrison6887]

Try Visage! Amazing game

[@northernalpine4350]

And whacking everything with a shovel is a bonus!

[@zarrowthehorse]

@@jadenharrison6887 I feel like all that game was was walking around a house

[@ghost9499]

The sound of your fingers brushing the mic combined with the close-up walkie made a sound almost like whispers coming in over the static. Frightening yet tingly.

[@yuutokazaki6821]

I wasn’t the only one? Phew.

[@roguetoad]

That wasn't his fingers, either ER layered those whispers or that was an evp.

[@tadpolegaming4510]

Turn it up louder, he added the sound of himself whispering

[@breazy3673]

ER seems like he would be a genuine friend, literally offering a simple piece of wire, as if it could be really useful. I hope he leads a happy life. 💯

[@jeremycorbin2178]

Wire has many uses

[@localcryptid3127]

ER as an npc sounds super cool

[@voxsystem6710]

This had to come eventually, Darkwood is a perfect fit for your style

[@ripslinger6574]

Agreed

[@ellis6574]

dude this is awesome darkwood is like actually my favorite horror game ever

[@Jim-iz3oy]

The fact that rift used polish notes just shows how detailed his videos are and how much he cares, most creators wouldn’t bother with that.

[@patrykpieczkowski4658]

1st Magazine World - 7th June 1959 41:12 Left Page - Far Travels (whit family, cant see the last word) 41:22 Left Page left side - Queens and Kings of Polish Stage Left Page Rights side - Meeting with Audrey Hepburn 41:34 Left Page - We will weight zero 41:39 Left Page - From the point of view/viewpoint - Surete Right Page - The Pruszkowcy Painters 41:52 Left Page - Paintings of Ajant Right Page Top - Interview with Roger Pigaut Right Page Bottom - Forgotten Poet 42:03 Left Page - Indian Summer Right Page - Notice board from one of the day in October 42:11 Left Page - At Discovery: mycobacterium tuberculosis I challenge you to translate 2 other magazines :D

[@pkspadoosh5275]

You sir are a treasure to humanity Just the other day I was thinking "what if ER did a darkwood asmr?" and BAM Thanks for this awesome Christmas gift

[@indiaiderjr2016]

I love this. Darkwood doesn't get the recognition it deserves.

[@user-sh2zp2fm7k]

Nice, definitely wasn't waiting for it, but damn, the nostalgia is kicking in! Such a game

[@LukasASMR]

I’ve been waiting for this for days I wish ER and everyone seeing this, happy Christmas :D

[@Just_Dennis]

You to mate 🍻🥳

[@AFoxinSpace]

Shaking my head so hard during the part about the wedding invite.

[@MisterFischMemes]

YES DARKWOOD! God I am so happy, I loved playing Darkwood and I am geeking out right now! Thanks ER! 😁

[@leolion3323]

This game is amazing, I'm not a skilled or experienced gamer personally but I loved watching playthroughs of it

[@peppermillers8361]

It's a very good and anxiety inducing romp.

[@forskinshredr]

now we're bound to see that red egg buried in a shelf of props in the next video with the Professor. maybe even attached to a certain red string...

[@ProfessorASMR]

This was awesome, E! I found myself immersed in this world throughout the video. At 24:19, there is something heard that cannot be understood, which adds to the mystery of this place! I will have to play Darkwood, it looks terrifying and I love that! Great job!

[@peppermillers8361]

Give it a go, it's very engaging when you get the hang of it

[@dustin1308]

Glad you enjoyed the game. It is my favourite indie horror game no cheap jumpscares just a great creepy atmosphere. They absolutely nailed the balance between the horror through the night and the calmness and endless time during the morning.

[@daviderizzi3554]

OH MY GOD, this is just so well made! The sounds of the monsters, the ambience is just perfectly edited. I say nothing about the pictures, and the various items because they were made just perfectly. I say nothing else, because it’s just perfect

[@Untoldaeons000]

No way, I was just looking for darkwood asmr yesterday. You're the best!

[@anandbrijesh6696]

I watched Markiplier finish this game a while back and it remains as one of my favorite playthroughs ever. Glad to see ER likes it as well!

[@scavvy4860]

OH MY GOD, YES. I love this game so much, played through it probably half a year ago. I can't even begin to explain my excitement upon reading the title.

[@hadeson3122]

Damn I had totally forgotten about dark wood, that was a trippy ass game but I loved it so much. The mystery and strategy and battle mechanics. Plus all the characters and decisions.

[@tarantula9975]

I love the subtle story that played out through this whole thing, kept me so damn hooked here.

[@PittedGrape]

OMG, SO EXCITED! Played this little gem so many times to see all the branching paths, and I always thought a lot of people missed out on this one. Hoped you would you would stumbleupon Darkwood, to see what creative twist you would put on a video, and it seems like Christmas came a little early this go around for me. Happy Holidays and I hope you're being jolly. From Eddie Family.

[@sh0t0p_84]

ER you are like a dad I never had, you also do epic and creative asmr, merry upcoming christmas!

[@Aegox]

This game was absolute perfection, great seeing you work with it to make something perfect as well ^^

[@Alinarotster]

Makes me want to become one with the Darkwood.

[@darthimperious8661]

Congratulations on 1 million rift. I remember back when I was but a high school student and you were at less than a quarter of where you are now. You deserve it man your hard work has done so much for so many of us to fight off the stress life throws at us.

[@nomuom2086]

I love jerry can sounds, its so nice to hear the little sloshing

[@xandereverflame8180]

Man, I am so happy that someone turned this into an ASMR, thank you. I am saving this video to go to not just cause of length, but because of the amount of care went into character cosplay and the amount of triggers are in this. Once again, thanks ER!!

[@sadsackofflour2697]

I've been fascinated by Darkwood for quite some time, it has such a good atmosphere... plus, as a horror thing, despite my love of places with lots of trees I've always had a fear of forests at night. I can't play Darkwood myself because I'm easily intimidated by challenging games, but I've certainly enjoyed watching playthroughs. It falls in a weird place where it's both intense, but also relaxing for me to watch and listen to, so I've actually fallen asleep to the game itself before. xD

[@arguably8390]

WTFFFFFF i didnt expect that, darkwood is such a hidden gem that i never thought i'd see it on such a big channel. Or maybe it's just more popular than i thought

[@1997lordofdoom]

Nice pfp

[@advokate5872]

Markiplier played it

[@SpacedudeProductions]

Why is everyone here an anarchist

[@arguably8390]

@@SpacedudeProductions Isn't ER an anarchist?

[@SpacedudeProductions]

@@arguably8390 …he’s centrist

[@babyyoshi3099]

OMG I JUST GOT INTO THIS GAME!!! I can not express how surprised and happy I am too see this in my sub feed!

[@hgdge]

This is amazing and unexpected. love the sound design in that game and you did an amazing job!

[@filiph1808]

Bro, incredibly awesome hahaha The wild noises in the background remind me of how tense the nights in this game are!

[@DenWell-SeedsOfChaos]

This is one of my favorites, I fall asleep to it a few times a week. I love the tapping sound on the axe, it feels like wrapping my tired brain up in a warm and cozy blanket.

[@kayleymiller8781]

Thank you so much for this!! Every video of yours I can see the passion and effort you put into relaxing us ❤ happy holidays!!!

[@davinpaz1871]

Thank you so much sir, Darkroom has been one of my favorite games for years and I'm so glad there's some asmr of it now

[@Xingsu117]

another great video. this man is one of the best parts of KZbin hands DOWN

[@loggue9193]

Oh yes, this is is a treat.

[@Renamoose]

I've been hyped for this !

[@filiph1808]

Mano, incrivelmente incrível kkkk Os barulhos de selvagem no fundo me lembram de como as noites nesse jogo são tensas! BR na área 🇧🇷

[@Max-bw2di]

Opa

[@faisenfuden6810]

Primeiramente, Boa noite

[@Max-bw2di]

@@faisenfuden6810 Segundamente, boa tarde

[@swpernova]

me pergunto pq q n tem uma comunidade br do ephemeral rift

[@guilhermegasparini3523]

@@swpernova porque infelizmente somos poucos

[@thudthegod2429]

Darkwood is one of my favorite games of all time. Just like you're one of my favorite content creators. I've been watching you since your old bald videos, and never really said anything until now. Rock on, Paul. Don't let the Woods get ya.

[@thudthegod2429]

@Manuel yup. one of the best

[@armin4298]

@@thudthegod2429 not for all people, I'd say for all people darkwood is more nerve wracking rather than scary because the game does a great job at always making you feel vulnerable, uncomfortable AND scared for losing stuff all the time.

[@thudthegod2429]

@Manuel it's pretty cheap and damn sure worth the price. Two to three playthroughs easy

[@thudthegod2429]

@@armin4298 I don't think Darkwood is outright scary but it has some of the greatest atmosphere and survival horror gameplay of anything I've played.

[@armin4298]

@@thudthegod2429 agreed

[@heartofonyx9763]

WHAT? WHY HAVE I ONLY JUST SEEN THIS? I love this game!! So glad to see you doing something with it! :D

[@canadianlumberjack7642]

Entertaining and relaxing. Thank you for your time to focus and work on this project. Best of the season to you and your RL clan Rift!! Peace...

[@coenvdb6032]

Gave me the motivation to do another run of this game, awesome roleplay!

[@thecabinwitch6689]

I’m vecwatched this for 4 days in a row and still haven’t made it halfway through good job mate

[@atoastermakescorncake3549]

Finally some more Darkwood recognition

[@chrisestes859]

The effort put into these videos is incredible nobody does it better.

[@exilegreatwielder6476]

You are on point with your references. You mentioning the wedding really sold me that you’re the stranger. Easily my favorite video of yours and I’ve seen hundreds.

[@LavvyWuff]

The level of work you put into your videos is off the charts, and I love you for every bit of it ^____^ There's lots of great ASMR sounds here, too :D Great job! I especially love the shovel sounds, I've never heard anything that matched that sound before, and it almost knocked me out right then and there XD And with the slow, steady tape peeling, my brain just went "YEEEESSSS!" XD Thank you so much for continuing to produce such high quality content for us! :D

[@nicw5427]

Your videos are some of the most diverse and interesting ASMR out there, I love how you bring such vareity and constant quality to your topics. You're very creative to be able to think of all of these scenarios and settings for your videos to keep them fresh. Have a good Christmas and I hope all is well!

[@Zaalasmr]

Excellently executed E, great job I love getting notifs for your videos

[@alphabettispaghetti9350]

Was just pulling up your channel to get a video to sleep to when i got the notification. Talk about perfect timing!

[@user-zq7vc3tg3p]

What are the odds that my favorite ASMR artist makes a video dedicated to a game I recently began to love! Amazing job on the video!

[@HolyVirginChild]

I love when you integrate stories like this with the different characters, using the soft voice👍

[@LeonASMR1]

your ideas are so amazing! i love your asmr creativity

[@iPlayVideosKTK]

NO FREAKING WAY, unexpected and I love it!

[@fatmanobby4329]

I love these sort of videos as a video game nerd and a ASMR lover it's the perfect mix 😌

[@Elsisalittleconcerned]

Darkwood is genuinely one of my favorite games this makes me so happy.

[@ultspark]

My parents told me to never talk to strangers, but never said anything about listening to one talk.

[@korean_foot_traveler8655]

The content of this video pleases my eyes as well as my ears. I really enjoyed it.😀👍👍

[@clevererheart9512]

19:44 "Fucker took my key" had me dying!

[@lieutenantfalcon5936]

Saaaame!

[@RL_Koi]

Rewatching this multiple times to fully enjoy it!

[@Chodor101]

I really appreciate the effort of making a video of this niche (but nice) game

[@naturalflow157]

I have been a fan of yours for a while. Great content and creativity. Thank you for sharing this with us so we can keep getting more enjoyment and relaxation. Happy holidays :)

[@Daniel_M3694]

For the release of Resident Evil 4 VR on the Oculus Quest 2, maybe you should do the Stranger from that game! Maybe some weapon and firearm tingles, some first-aid tingles, and some treasure tingles. "Got some rare things on sale, stranger."

[@MrFlame31]

Thank you for such great ASMR video inspired by one of my favorite game of all time!

[@TripleDistilledTinglesASMR]

I LOVE Darkwood! When I first got it I wasn't sure it would be scary because of the top down perspective but wow they did a great job! Amazing roleplay ER!

[@erasedcf]

Beautiful and atmospheric as usual!

[@AJKvideoproductions]

Really awesome, loved the sound effects

[@InnawoodsAnon]

I really appreciate the quality of all your work, but for whatever reason this one just fired on all cylinders. 11/10 production quality, the sound design alone is insanely good, and the overall comfyness of this video makes it an instant classic. I just keep watching it over and over. Thanks Uncle E

[@parkerbrown2928]

I love your videos . It’s a nice environment with good people. Anybody can come sit and watch and relax. I love the content

[@KitsuneR3N]

This is truly amazing

[@Petter1900]

Just finished 100%'ing it over 3 playthroughs. Such a good game. The sound design is some of the best I've ever experienced

[@hunterhaller4065]

Oh wow! I haven't watched yet (I'm going to) but want to appreciate this Darkwood appreciation :D definitely one of my favorite games of the last few years

[@maximillian1109]

This is art. I love it. Now I wanna see your take on Wolfman. xD

[@kharitus4038]

Paul, that's the most welcome surprise, I love Darkwood so much, you could not imagine

[@nekoites]

Darkwood ASMR?? What a treat!! Thank you ER ♡♡

[@sammcmahan3079]

This is definitely one of the more underrated videos on this channel

[@wreath626]

Rift I'd kill for a playthrough of Darkwood from you. Love the world its set in.

[@softmusicforsleeping4075]

Thank you so much for this relaxing video 😍

[@vinsarrow]

ER has such great tastes in games. Darkwood is 1 of my favorite horror games of all time.

[@douglasknott2148]

Very epic Mr. Rift I enjoy all of your content

[@brunomarques8956]

Omg...he knows what darkwood is, i Love this video never thought i would see such things!!

[@Nico18_]

I really love the magazine part. Beautiful

[@HoboG0blin]

Out of all the topics I expected to see an ASMR video about Darkwood was definitely not one of them. Good job.

[@PowerRainbow]

Thanks for everything you're doing for us.

[@hellwalkerv1259]

Omg I was actually hoping that this was going to be your next video

[@opslocked8597]

I really love this, it gives that scary feeling but also feeling safe like a zombie apocalypse type of feeling. Or around a camp fire telling scary stories.

[@dubsman2470]

Congrats on 1 mil :)

[@yanielferrer2594]

I gotta say I downloaded dark wood after seeing this video and loved it!!! Thanks for bringing it to my attention 😄

[@SuperSmashMyAss]

Oh wow a darkwood roleplay, now this I HAVE to watch that game is SOOO underrated!!

[@leonardourbina1699]

Now thats the material I was lookin for Darkwood rocks!!!

[@mesmer3780]

Oh yeah, we gonna need a LOT more of those tape sounds please!