Fear and Hunger is the Most Traumatizing RPG Maker Game (Overanalyzed)

[@Toastyfunnyguy]

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[@fearhunger3983]

Thank you so much for the nice words! Definitely agree that RPG Maker has so much untapped potential. Hoping for another healthy 20 years for the engine!

[@Toastyfunnyguy]

Hey thanks for the amazing game! Me and my girlfriend are loving it and its brought back a lot of positive feelings I had for the engine. You did a great thing here! Also, it's always astonishing to me how small this community really is, crazy to see you've been a subscriber for 3 years! I appreciate your support!

[@fearhunger3983]

@@Toastyfunnyguy There aren't many active rm related channels, so it was nice finding yours back then. I approached many youtubers with game keys for F&H, but not sure if I sent any to your direction... I might've made the assumption that an adults only title like F&H didn't really fit your content at the time, so I just decided to enjoy your videos instead of trying to push F&H? Can't remember well. Either way, thanks again! :D And thanks for keeping the rpgmaker spirit alive!

[@Toastyfunnyguy]

@fearhunger3983 That's fair enough, I'm happy to find it now! Works out since I was a minor back then, respect to you for that! RPG Maker is awesome, I'm remembering that more and more since I've taken a step back from the engine. I'm happy you enjoyed the video, can't wait to try Termina!

[@Barakon]

2:42 Fear & Hunger is like an actual rpg game. That’s 1 of the reasons it worked so well.

[@Knoloaify]

I feel like the difficulty in Fear & Hunger has become a bit of a meme. Now, I'm guilty of having watched a lot of videos before playing and using the wiki. But as it's said in the video: "in Funger, Knowledge is Power." And it's very, very true. The game becomes incredibly easy once you know what to do (get the girl, get the Eastern Sword, get d'Arce and/or LeGarde, get Moonless, style on the Salmonsnake, easy mode unlocked). This is why I'm now avoiding videos on Funger 2 before the new patch gets released so that I can actually enjoy the most difficult part of the game: the learning experience.

[@SomeRanDev]

this game seems so cool god i wish they would make fear a real thing

[@theshinypeliper8813]

Played this game with my dad… it was definitely a bonding experience and we kept a word document for notes

[@Toastyfunnyguy]

That’s an amazing idea I should’ve done this for Fathers Day

[@theshinypeliper8813]

@@Toastyfunnyguy do that next year! My dad is an engineer so a game involving this level of engagement is something that he definitely thrived in. We also just had really good RNG and got chain mail and a long sword before we made our first save… we’re gonna go for the ending where you take the girl to ascend and become the god of fear and hunger.

[@theshinypeliper8813]

@@Toastyfunnyguy I forgot the best part, I can now say that Funger cured my daddy issues and it would be completely factual

[@grovyle4908]

My dad watched most of my Termina playthrough.

[@theshinypeliper8813]

@@grovyle4908 your dad is awesome

[@lunameower]

Finally someone who mentions that knowledge is power in this game, not RNG dependant

[@Toastyfunnyguy]

I’ve seen it mentioned a few times, but those dang coinflips get a lot of people in the “I HATE RNG BAD GAME” mindset lol

[@lunameower]

@@Toastyfunnyguy Yeah, some ppl like Frapollo94 and others mention it, but beginners tend 2 do the opposite lol I think the coinflip mechanic is more of a way for u to think about your actions, so u can't just torso spam every enemy in the game I get that some beginners don't like it, but maybe they should play more than 20 minutes before they quit the game and leave a negative review

[@trolololtrololol-v2w]

I mean rng is also part of it. especially when your death/live is depended on that coin flip or if the boss decided to not use that attack (crow mauler for example)

[@lunameower]

@trolololtrololol-v2w True, but you're not dependant on it. If you have the knowledge, you can avoid those issues entirely (guard blocking coinflips is insane). Unless you have astronomically bad luck, you should be able to get an ending very easily if you know what you're doing

[@hellothere-nv8gc]

i dont know how tf did toastytime sense that i was jiggling my willy to fear and hunger but zamnn right timing

[@Toastyfunnyguy]

I am deeply connected to my viewers on a spiritual level 😈

[@StarBlue42]

Oh my god Ib and Witch's house were over a decade ago 😵

[@Toastyfunnyguy]

I know, crazy! Time seriously flies by...

[@Leonidash15]

I was there when KZbin started recommending FUNGER analysis videos! And I got hooked up with how different this game was! The Artstyle, the LORE, the dark aesthetics, The combat alone being this instead with its puzzle and strategy mechanic instead of being yet another basic turn based RPG! It proved to me that RPG Maker can still be utilized correctly and still has potential FUNGER 2 Termina is even better!

[@Toastyfunnyguy]

Funger is amazing and it really does use RPG Maker to the fullest extent possible, it’s amazing! Can’t wait to try Termina 😼

[@Leonidash15]

@@Toastyfunnyguy Hopefully the new update will be out by the time you get to it!

[@gameby41]

There are a few games that try to copy that feel and tone of fear and hunger, tho some are good and do a good job like "toy maker" and the recent in the making "solve et coagula"

[@Toastyfunnyguy]

Thanks for sharing, I’ll have to look into those :D

[@n8g496]

The use of Peter griffin falling graphic is amazing.

[@jamicassidy7955]

Nice to see the legend return, even if only for one video or two. And nice to see there is still some love for the RPG Maker scene.

[@Toastyfunnyguy]

Definitely been feeling more love for RPG Maker recently. Since taking a step back I’ve been able to slowly reconnect with the good sides of the engine and community 🙏 Thanks for watching!

[@artsandgoodies4653]

One great thing is the coin flip; its not just random chance its a chance you have a choice in, this makes it feel like its your fault. Where as if they were just 50-50s it would be easier to detach, but when you have to choose it feels that much more cruel

[@Toastyfunnyguy]

That’s a fantastic point, I totally missed that! I agree, having the player choose which side makes it feel like it’s their fault and they’re being punished. Thank you for the comment!

[@artsandgoodies4653]

@@Toastyfunnyguy fear and hunger series has become one of my favorite rpg series so thanks for making content on it

[@drainer499]

I like your style man. Great work covering these hidden gems!

[@Toastyfunnyguy]

Thank you, I’m glad you enjoy the videos!

[@DaverTheDave]

babe wake up, toasty time uploaded another overanalyzed video

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He's alive!!!

[@Toastyfunnyguy]

With even more videos to come 😎 Thanks for watching!

[@namelessyoutuber1902]

@@Toastyfunnyguy Oh, yeah boi

[@RachelleHeart]

Seeing you making a video of Funger makes my day even better! (especially when I miss playing Rpg maker game)

[@Toastyfunnyguy]

I’m glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching! I missed them too

[@CoversIncorporated]

I love hearing you optimistic about RPGmaker for a change omg

[@Dr.Mlieko]

As far as RPG maker games go, I'd strongly recommend Hylics and Felvidek

[@Toastyfunnyguy]

Agree, both are great games!

[@banyalaplace]

Fear & Hunger is a brilliant game! But it requires incredible talent and dedication to release a game like that, not to mention it's unique because it hasn't been replicated yet like Witch House was. ANYWAY are you going to play Termina? Please, if you do play it blind, just like this installment of Fear & Hunger!

[@Toastyfunnyguy]

I’m definitely planning on playing Termina and will 100% do it blind! Thanks for watching 🙏

[@banyalaplace]

@@Toastyfunnyguy yes! You won't regret it, it's the sequel but it's unique too! Anyway great video as always

[@falsehoods.]

I loved games like Ib, Mad Father, and Misao when I was younger. Funger’s world brought me back to that time for a bit :)

[@Whoopsie_woggzy]

enjoyable F&H related commentary ,ty

[@OldyAlbert]

I find RPGmaker like GZDoom - most first GZDoom games are just Doom-likes, but with times we have stuff like Hedon 1&2 with it's complex leveldesign and puzzles, Golden Souls 1-3 with it's creative leveldesign and aesthetics, Ashes Afterglow is almost a little RPG at times, Selaco is peak and it's 2024th release. I played F&H when it had sub 300 steam reviews and it quickly became one of my favorites, there's feeling like no other to a game that doesn't care if you understand it or not. As a La-Mulana fan i crave that sht. There's generally a distincion between "Survivor horror" like Silent Hill/Resident/new stuff like Signalis and Crow Country - and walking/running horror games that are mostly about hinding from big monster and solve usually underwhelming puzzles. Mot RPGmaker horrors were the latter, but F&H is more of the former, it HAVE MECHANICS, crazy i know.

[@agonyaaa]

As a human being on planet earth i can confirm that MEAT and flesh and miscle are in fact not alien at all

[@yxnilI]

Very cool video!

[@gizzbeadolls3333]

I love rpg maker horror games and I was so surprised when my friends recommended this to me. Scariest dog maker game ever

[@rikardotimos]

This is actually one of the most interesting games that i've ever played, it was good to play it even after watching the playthrough. Even though u have to load up very often once you 've done something you couldnt do you feel great. And the atmosphere is perfect

[@Toastyfunnyguy]

100% agree, watching playthroughs didn’t kill the enjoyment for me. I did a whole second run on stream after watching a full game playthrough and still had a blast.

[@ididntaskverified3663]

This game is really the dark souls of horror indie games

[@uglyshack9552]

I LOVE FUNGER

[@haroldodosbrahmmas258]

It's funger time

[@cunningandrunning6401]

Another great video

[@Toastyfunnyguy]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it! I loved making it 😼

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[@Bergajinaceso.4]

tcoaal is everything that's wrong with anime and I'm not going to discuss it, pinterest rage bait.

[@theshinypeliper8813]

True, at least in my opinion, the game Saya no Uta contains very similar themes yet is somehow infinitely better and is purely a visual novel (I’m genuinely surprised I’m the only one who’s made the connection)

[@BooferdBS]

RPG horror games were stale until faith came along

[@zorrio]

Idk why ppl hate the coffin of andy and leyley sm, I think its a fun psychotic story and probably one of the better pieces of edgy media, especially in the video game genre as far as story goes.

[@Toastyfunnyguy]

My specific point in this video is that the story is all The Coffin of Andy and Leyley has going for it. Good or bad, doesn’t matter, the story is all people talk about. The other parts of the game are undeniably generic, which is in stark contrast to Fear and Hunger. I was aiming to use it to contrast its success with Fear and Hungers to explain why Fear and Hunger is so unique as an RPGMaker horror game.

[@zorrio]

@@Toastyfunnyguy yea fs i just wanted to share my take on it, it mostly plays out like a visual novel if we being real.

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[@TheRealTr0n]

@@Toastyfunnyguythe transfer events in that game are also bugged if you try and explore areas again. Fear and hunger is one of the few rpg maker horror games where the gameplay isn’t a means to an end or a gimmick. Love that.

[@waydevanniekerk7886]

This game is inspiring for me. Fear n Hunger is amaziing🎉

[@cydippida]

absolutely based tearing into the coffin of mid and midder

[@xlilgothboo]

putting "(overanalyzed)" on an 11 minute video seems like a bit of an exaggeration, but nice vid nonetheless :)

[@Toastyfunnyguy]

Fair point, it’s become a bit of branding across my videos though. I include it on any one that features some level of analysis.

[@Arcanist_The]

Its funny because RPg maker horror only died in west. In japan the genre is doing relayicely well as far as I know, largely tvanks to how öopular it is with indie creators😊

[@Toastyfunnyguy]

The genre is still very popular with indie devs in the West and there is a huge market for it, however it has died in terms of innovations within the genre which has led to stagnation. I’d be interested to hear more about how it’s doing in Japan!

[@Arcanist_The]

@@Toastyfunnyguy Ooh that is interesting. I definitely saw a bit of people making those kinds of games when lookin at tumblr blogs, but in general they don't really get the buzz as they used to beforehand, save for Omori maybe (and even that feels more like a "quirky RPG with dark subject matters" ala Earthbound with just some heavy Yume Nikki/RPGMH inspiration). Besides it and Funger, the only other really notable western RPGMH esque game I can think of was Little Goody twoshoes, but that didn't take off as well as Omori or Funger did. Which is a shame, really polished take on the formula that tries something new by mixing in some life-sim segments in between the puzzles and chase-sequences of old RPGMH games. Not to mention the aesthetics of the game are just immaculate The reason I felt that the genre died down is because the last real buzz it was was in 2017 or 2018, so quite a while back. The last real "hits" of the genre that really caught on and got a fandom in the west were probably Angels of Death, Endroll and Hello Charlotte, none of which took off quite the way previous juggernauts did and moreso cult classics. This is for myriad of reasons, whether it be stagnation, the rise of mascot horror and other subgenres, big name youtubers no longer being interested in portraying these games or a lot of the translators no longer being interested in translating these games (VGPersons output greatly slowed down over the years while other figures basically stopped) just to name a few. I am not japanese so I cannot speak for the japanese scene, but based on my understandings, I have noticed a few interesting trends. The biggest of these is perhaps the dial back from horror and pivoting into more to an adventure and story focus, using elements that made the genre popular such as their writing, characters, puzzles and emotional storytelling, but downplaying or outright removing the horror elements. Arguably the most popular RPGMH of the past few years in japanese spheres, the serialized action-chuunifest Noel the Mortal Fate, isn't even really a horror game, instead using the mechanics and structure typical in these games in a different kind of story. The same applies to other popular series such as Case Files of Arne or MaMaiMaiogen (by NTMFs creator). Another notable change is that it seems that most modern japanese RPGMH games seem to follow footsteps of Angels of Death and NTMF being more serialized and telling longform stories with multiple chapters rather than one and done deal. The last notable trend is the abudance of remakes and reimaginings. You probably have noticed how many of the popular classics such as Ib or Witches House have gotten ports, remasters or outright remakes, often for a price. It isn't just purchasable games either as some remakes are made for free: Wadanohara got a while back a free update and both it and Gray Garden are getting remakes, though whether they will be free or purchasable remains to be seen. But yeah. RPGMH and adventure games are deeply interesting: I am curious if there will be a split between western and japanese takes of the genre, where japanese games will follow the book of AoD and NTMF, while western ones may follow more of the classics or Fear and Hunger. well, it remains to be seen.

[@Toastyfunnyguy]

@@Arcanist_The Really amazing comment, this was super interesting and I appreciate you taking the time to write it out. I agree with what you're talking about, especially that there haven't been RPGMH juggernauts now like there were a decade ago, besides Funger really. The Coffin of Andy and Leyley got very popular, but for different reasons than RPGMH games of the past. It's very interesting to see the changes in what types of games are popular now versus then. There is some overlap, but some change too.

[@trolololtrololol-v2w]

Coffin of andy and leyley is not that bad come on.

[@innocencesgone]

the fact ppl say its about berserker just make yall look like you never actually read berserker.

[@Toastyfunnyguy]

It isn't about Berserk, but it clearly draws a lot of inspiration from the story. Characters like D'arce and Le'garde draw obvious parallels to Casca and Griffith. Certain scenes also harken back to the show, such as finding Le'garde tortured nearly to death and the scene on the hillside in the Rondon dream sequence.

[@KemsynGames]

idk, calling it berserker instead of berserk makes me think you never read it either.

[@innocencesgone]

@@KemsynGames doesn't matter bc Miro himself, the developer of the game, said he never read it. So suck that up.

[@KemsynGames]

@@innocencesgone There is an interview where the developer cites berserk as one of the inspirations for fear and hunger. I figured that out from 20 seconds of research so what exactly are you trying to prove here?

[@fearhunger3983]

@@innocencesgone I was once asked if Berserk anime inspired F&H and I was a bit cheeky answering "never seen it" because it's true, I've never seen the anime. Only read the manga. I've seen that quote living its own life few times now.

[@norbetoo]

no way bro andy and leyley is peak fiction

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