Scary Game Squad - Stage Fright

[@kaizoaudio1798]

I applaud Jirard’s ability to play this game as well as he is. He’s probably be even better if everyone wasn’t talking through the whole thing. I’m trying to tap along, and woof, it’s confusing. As a musician I feel like this would help with my coordination big time.

[@TheNugettinage]

Kaizo Audio There have been a few rhythm games that are specifically designed to teach you to play an instrument. Rocksmith comes to mind, you can plug in an actual electric guitar to your computer to play it.

[@wobblysauce]

Not even cheat... one person per side.

[@DarkLordRevan38]

Meh, I don't thing it really would, while this isn't one to one but I did play the trumpet in High School and have played my fair share of rockband, it's just infinitely easier to always get every note right on an actual instrument than it is on a rhythm game, just reatcting to a moving thing and hitting at the exact right spot doesn't really feel like playing an instrument, you learn more by feel and just reading and as you read it, it becomes more and more like habit to hit the note when ever you see it. This might be a bit different for piano but as I said there is a difference.

[@OnslaughtSix]

Shout out to Alex playing this on Super Beard Bros 4 years later and completely forgetting they had ever played it

[@JavaTheYorch]

Yeah lol this appeared on my recommended, youtube remembered haha

[@onandover1]

4 minutes in and its hit me Playing a rhythm game with 3 people talking incessantly in your ear must be fucking hellish Props to jirard

[@strain42]

I love the concept of this game. I love seeing horror games branch out to genres that don't usually have it because horror is not a genre, it's a tool to enhance an existing one, so I love seeing it used in new ways. That said, I wish this particular game had a bit more meat on its bones. But hey, Jirard, way to keep your head above water here, my dude. I am not this good at rhythm games lol.

[@vundoqweep3812]

Holy crap Jirard is amazing at this sort of thing.

[@GeekieGen]

Vundoqweep i

[@mast3734]

It is always nice to see a return of the Spooky Team Channel

[@howardhavardramberg333]

Love me some Creepy TV Group am I right

[@2la84me]

Always a big fan of the Frightening Friends station.

[@dinolandra]

MasterM love me some Fright Time Team

[@2la84me]

dinolandra Fright AND team were already used. Pick different combos dude.

[@calebthecrazyking]

watching this in 2020 heyoo this needs an amazing amount of applause for Jirard cause that was fuckin nuts how well he did! I am seriously and incredibly impressed.

[@HarlequinHeart16]

Damn this game had so much potential. I was super into it.

[@IShallCallHimTaders]

I'm ready for Davbus to take us on a wild ride.

[@A_Ereira]

Craig With a Wig Fuckin' SCP 42069, Davbus. What a legend.

[@Xanthanarium]

I cracked up every damn time he messed up because I swear it sounds like the guy, sitting there all calmly playing music, just fuckin punches the piano every time that happens

[@SecretAgentNein]

SGS is best squad. Also, I’m super impressed by Jirard.

[@firedaemon33]

My take on what happened: Dude and his violinist were dating. He ended up hating her music, and dumped+fired her. Overcome with distraught, she drowns herself at the docks, after saying she wanted to meet him so he'd be there. He can't save her, and ends up seeing and hearing her whenever the violin starts in any piece he's playing.

[@milesfoxling]

This is a really interesting idea for a game, but what a disappointing execution. I hope the developer's continue with it, but they have a lot more to go before it looks worthwhile.

[@TheBoundFenrir]

I love how at 20:00 they start yelling and arguing just as the music starts going to crap, like they're caught in the curse as well.

[@QaRajhCreations]

Considering the Polonaise is one of Chopin's works, I'm baffled at how well Jirard actually did

[@JoseOJardineiro]

Yeah, all those 6 key pianos present in Chopin's work, clearly it wasn't dumbed down because it's a video game and it's the same thing as playing the actual score. Was this some half-assed attempt to name drop that you recognized a piece of classical music?

[@JoseOJardineiro]

We get it, you know Chopin, doesn't change the fact that you're equating playing 6 keys to a piece of classical music. Multiple people praise Jirard's gameplay, none felt the need to say "Wow guys I recognized this piece of music, it's TOTALLY impressive that he played this" as if it's the same thing. Also, no need to type the Illiad at me, Homer.

[@JoseOJardineiro]

Stay upset my dude.

[@QaRajhCreations]

Haters gonna hate. It wouldn't be fair to ask you to do anything else.

[@xxistoleurcookiexx]

JoseOJardineiro Chopins usually used for MegaFucky™ parts of rhythm games so I can see how referencing his work can be seen as praise

[@SebastianMikulec]

Jirard, don't feel bad for not being able to complete Polonaise OP. 44, that's a Chopin piece. Polish virutoso Frederic Chopin is widely recognized as the greatest pianist of his generation, if not of all time. He wrote some of the most amazing and complex solo piano pieces ever. His songs have for generations been the litmus test for aspiring pianists. If you can properly perform a Chopin masterpiece you are truly an amazing pianist.

[@Cmoze]

Man, I love SGS! Keep it up guys.

[@q306005]

When I saw Polonaise, I was like "Ooh, that's some Chopin shit. Good luck with that."

[@q306005]

"I paid for the whole piano. I'm gonna use the whole piano!" - Chopin, 1842

[@greatcaesarsghost742]

This really doesn't seem like a scary game or a good game for that matter. Just a half baked rhythm game with semi-gruesome drawings in the background that ends way too soon.

[@xeeprince7089]

With a "draw the conclusion yourself" type of ending which only works if there's enough information FOR a conclusion

[@monoahlly]

i agree with everything you said but at the same time i’m just *so* curious about the story that i can’t help but like it anyways.

[@Cobalt360Degrees]

I mean, it does feel like a really interesting concept, it just doesn't feel like they pushed it as far as it could go to make it an interesting game.

[@polyjohn3425]

The problem here is that there ISN'T a story to be interested in. There's about as much information here as a random writing prompt. Like, literally, "A pianist is haunted by how things ended with his former partner. Also, there's a dock for some reason" That's it. That's not a story.

[@PlsWaLuigiDomMe]

Honestly I have tolerated so many bad games because of SGS

[@archangel9771]

Nooooooooooo it’s not scp!!! Still, at least it’s more SGS

[@C24U_]

Give it a little time. They need to do a little research on SCP to actually play it with any chance of progression. Plus the game itself is still a work in progress and I doubt they will try out the old version that the new one was trying to recreate in Unity which has a lot more content in it.

[@Tosei0816]

Remember Jesse is in Europe until end of May. I think this is still in the past.

[@vlaandhael]

i think they pre-recorded a bunch of small horror game, and will continue scp when they comeback

[@peterbarnes66]

The new SCP game is still being worked on, give it time and they will go back to it. They are trying to make it more advanced than the original game

[@dalekprawn]

Jamie Lin I'm got a cold and I'm super tired and I just read your reply as meaning "Jesse is in Europe in the past" and I really need a nap but I can't now because I'm laughing to much at the idea of Jesse on a frickin medieval magic treehouse adventure

[@snowflakedice]

You know you love these guys when you sit though the dumbest commercials and the longest commercials because it helps them out.

[@thegazzasaurus4506]

never been so impressed watching someone play a game

[@skittlesqueen101]

Awesome! Every serious Flash/DDR/Guitar Hero type player's dream as the button-work challenges get real, fun, and addicting is some recognition. Congratulations.

[@hannahg3258]

The concept of this game is cool but...the execution definitely is lacking. Definitely wish they gave more background in the beginning. You dudes should play “Close Your Eyes”! Kooky indie game with multiple endings

[@em_birch]

One offs are great and all, and I'll take any SGS I can get, but I'm missin' some longer SGS series. Maybe you guys should play another Fatal Frame or something else that's actually good and more well known. Edit: Oh, Bendy and the Ink Machine. Maybe do that one.

[@nateputerbaugh5709]

I'd be down for them to give Siren a look

[@ivybennett2274]

Anything but bendy tbh

[@lyingpancake95]

The mechanics of this game are extremely unfinished. The jumpscares aren't scary, the challenges are just kind of disorienting and unfair. Props to you guys for giving a small game attention though. I'm sure the developer(s) appreciate it.

[@c0smic_cr0w]

Who's here after the beard bros played this

[@LeoCurtis]

I really, really like this game. I hope to see a properly fleshed out version eventually. Great video as usual, lads!

[@PongzeLor]

He probably let his frustrations go off on her thinking “why is she so bad” when in fact he’s just really nervous.

[@novau115]

Those are some beautiful songs

[@thetizic]

Loving this minecraft playthrough! Also about the purse Alex........ .. . . .. .... It's clearly digital style.

[@BlinkyDrakkin]

I remember watching Dodger play this on stream a while ago. It's an interesting concept for a game, but it does feel more like a game design school project than a "complete" game being sold on Steam. The fact that the end of story mode just loops without explanation is pretty poor design. Hell, even adding a little voice clip or splash screen saying "I won't let you leave!" would at least make it feel intentional instead of like a potential bug. It also doesn't really explain anything or go too deeply into the horror aspects, either. tl/dr; As a proof of concept for a game, this is good! As a finished product... not so much.

[@C24U_]

I'm kind of surprised how limited the song selection is considering there are so many great classical songs that are in the public domain that could be used.

[@KobanWanko]

With all that game-breaking nonsense combined with a rhythm game of 6 note prompts, I don't see how this game is even playable to anyone who isn't a Flash Flash or Guitar Hero expert mode veteran.

[@ericwoll]

I would personally enjoy a episodic SCP series that was somewhat regular. Really enjoyed watching some attempts at the older version of the game and the game's atmosphere lends to consistent scares as you let your guard down after a lull in activity.

[@evilplushiex]

Flash Flash Revolution aw man..... That's a throwback I appreciate. Lotta good memories there.

[@LadySquall11]

How about you guys play the 2nd fatal frame? Ps I love you guys! Scary game squad for life!

[@em_birch]

I wish they would. Any Fatal Frame, really.

[@itsnotemy]

We've been asking for years, Jesse even acknowledged it at one point. I just don't think they care. Such a shame, cause it's a great series for this channel. At least the first 3

[@CatcherMorningstar]

so many good games but they play these bad indie games instead

[@TheLadWithAHat]

Oh my, fatal frame brings back memories.... Is the star of the show, Bro's shadow, in the second one?

[@RanmaCMH]

Actually Bro's Shadow may make a cameo appearance in the third installment. It's been a while since I played so I could be misremembering the scene, but there's a possibility. Don't want to spoil it for anyone though. Good slow burn game.

[@ShadowGaming95]

Jirad was right, the last song was the same song but it was different patterns and the last time he played the finale, it SKIPPED the part where it takes the track away from you, so I think you just had to keep playing it

[@mattdixon333]

Damn! Jirard is amazing at this

[@ChaosLastie]

This brings back memories of when my friends and I were big into Guitar Hero. Jirard is a lot better than I ever was!

[@stevenaskew814]

Dam Jirard, that was amazing to watch. I tried to just watch all the keys and tap along on my desk, but I failed way early on. Bravo, good sir!

[@RatzfireStoryteller]

What a creative way to make a Horror Game.

[@emmuffindoodles]

*claps* Jirard you did such a good job! And I loved this game! If it is an early access could you guys, please, play more?

[@warlerker]

On all four story levels theres a spazzing blue haired lady on the left side, maybe try clicking on her? shes the only actively animated person present.

[@patrickford179]

My theory Piano player has a cindituon called prefect pitch. Its where if the pitch isnt right while singing or playing it physically hurts them. It would explain why he has such a problem on himself thus him "losing it it" i think he killed a young lady who was playing the violin because she wasnt doing well thus making him lose it. And he is projecting the person he killed on the new lady. If you notice during the songs things started getting strange when the vilion came into the song

[@polyjohn3425]

Could be, would certainly fit some of the imagery, especially in the after screens. That takes a lot of assumptions, though, and unfortunately there just isn't enough in this game to really draw any meaningful conclusion. Also, a couple corrections. The condition/ability is usually referred to clinically as "Absolute Pitch" and it doesn't typically come with any sort of physical sensation associated with it, it's just an abnormal sensory skill. For it to be painful you'd also have to have some degree of synesthesia and some sort of somatoform disorder.

[@patrickford179]

PolyJohn ahh well thats what my dad called it. He has the condition. Not sure really to what degree but he says that it causes him pain. Luckly I think im normal in that department tho it has shown up in my cousins.

[@polyjohn3425]

Well, that's a pretty impressive series of statistical unlikelihoods he has there. There is some hereditary factor to both, but synesthesia hits about 1 in 100 people, and Absolute Pitch hits about 1 in 10'000, so your dad is literally one in a million. Congratulate him for me.

[@eheaton613]

The thing is i actually have "perfect pitch". I'm a singer and I actually understand this. If I am off it can give me bad headaches. When I am listening to other's perform (even if i have not heard the song before) I can hear all the off pitches. It wouldn't have put me to murder of course, but still it does effect me. Especially if I am performing.

[@furiscafynn6275]

I had no idea this was a thing...

[@PongzeLor]

If the bad misplays were replaced with farts this game’s theme would change drastically.

[@rebekahdrummond2818]

Honestly musicians are insane and I’ve had horrible thoughts that were like “if they were gone the song would sound so much better” or like “it’s not my fault I’m messing up it’s all them” so crazy music ghost is just a valid reason to haunt someone.

[@thechickadee6136]

This is what piano recitals actually felt like to me when I was a child.

[@ryanb.7751]

Why didn't two of them try to play at the same time. The pair of notes were independent and could be made twice as easy if they tried it that way.

[@Bloodpix]

This game is great about just giving you a horrible feeling inside.

[@Sathrimel]

Hey jesse how do you record scary game squad? What is the setup is everyone in the room wearing headphones if so ho do you hear each other? Or is nobody wearing headphones if so how is there no echo from the game? I really want to know how you do this with so many people, i would really appreciate it if you get a chance to respond thank you!

[@Kimmyfuzzygogglepage]

Sathrimel they are in a room together and they have all not have headphones in ,if you look at jesses Instagram there is a photo somewhere that shows how they record

[@PongzeLor]

For those playing along at the docks the notes are color coded. Whites in the middle. Greys on outside

[@PongzeLor]

Just do it! That’s how you beat stage fright. Fist your hands for courage and rock that performance.

[@M00SHTY]

You guys should play "beginners guide". Its not very scary but it feels like you are really needing a game with an actual story. And I think you would really enjoy that one. Its deep

[@cameronhutson1631]

When this game gets more fleshed out I would love more

[@PongzeLor]

I’m watching them press like 0.5 buttons a second while I’m here trying to perfect Dedication on Deemo at like 10 buttons per second. Okay it gets pretty good on Polonaise. Man that was an intense end portion. Skip the first 15 lol.

[@Zerokoyaoi]

Doki Doki Music Club

[@feslenraster]

Jesse already did a coop with Dodger :) it was awesome. watch it !

[@meadowfrance]

How can you look at both sides at once? I can only focus on one side at a time. I'm baffled at how well Jirard did.

[@viengua8561]

Aww, don't toy with my heart by putting this in the SCP playlist! Still, always a joy to watch SGS!

[@ItsChuckShirley]

Bravo Jirard! Bravo! *loud applause*

[@Lisa-pn3fm]

This is a horrible rhythm game. The song doesn't match the notes. The plot is generic and vague as well. Interesting premise, terrible execution. What a disappointment.

[@Shinobi_sac]

pretty sure the song and notes not matching is supposed to be the case - same as it often throws in "miss" when you actually hit the note

[@JohnSmithJane]

I think saying the plot is generic and vague is wrong, that implies that there was a plot and I would have to strongly disagree with such a statement

[@uzuitengens4thwife960]

i really hope the devs work n it more and add more stuff to it, like having the rhythm game sequence and then an adventure sequence where you investigate, if they work more on the story

[@iluvsakuraandsyaoran]

kinda peeved that the others were acting like jirad was messing up a lot more than he was. he was consistently getting 90% and above scores, he's doing fantastic.

[@meltdown59992]

Came home from a long day at work, warmed up my food, opened youtube and what do I see, a new SGS? Oh yeah. Its a good day.

[@polterghost_]

When the music dies out I think the concept is that the guy is only focusing on his mistakes and the rest is just mechanical

[@megamcee]

Guys, pleaaaaase play Darkwood. That's an amazing scary game

[@megamcee]

+Aspiring Marauder a super long playthrough is what we need!

[@caitlinwolle8063]

I really hope that one day we get a playthrough of the Inpatient

[@anders_x3]

the thing i enjoyed about this was jirard's performance, the game is just bad. the rhythm portion is badly designed (you cant keep track of both streaks at the same time - forget it) and the spooky shit was like what a 6 yo would say is scary

[@Replica_Films2000]

I really hope you guys will continue with the scp stuff

[@strawberryclouds9441]

Now I want to see you guys play Bendy and the Ink Machine. I think it would be great to see how everyone would react to it (if they haven't already).

[@DiiAcid]

I've seen everything with SGS now.. :( My life is empty.. GIMMIE MORE!

[@madisonb8163]

the jazz music reminds me of the dream parts of Night in The Woods

[@yournamehere496]

Theorist Time! So, I believe the story is that this guy in the story who is playing the piano is just getting really nervous as he screws up or just in general as he plays, which leads him to hallucinate and shit which leads him to fuck up more, RINSE, REPEAT! BUT THAT’S JUST A THEORY, A GAM- ...you get the idea...

[@nightstar6179]

The visions start when the violin comes in

[@blacxthornE]

Dooger talked about this on the co-optional ages ago and I remember her complaint about how the final level kept repeating. Unfortunately the game is not new and this is probably it.

[@DerpyBerb]

Me and my best friend got into Step Mania I would make tracks and he would test them. good shit

[@AndiPumpkin]

Neat. I think this could be really cool. Some bits of that were getting tense.

[@Cute___E]

So like, I know Jirard didn't hit all the notes or anything, but my lord he's a fucking god at this!

[@AmiBunny1]

Dude I would love to see your reactions with Darkwood; it's such an eerie game full of story and mystery

[@Crobarman11]

The music is from garage band. I used that program all the time.

[@SULosk]

I don't understand why he sometimes gets a good hit but the note still jumps off :/

[@Jesse-ej6jo]

SULosk it's a glitch

[@keagian8115]

Yo at 12:01 that music reminds me of "Ruined Celes" from The Legend of Dragoon.

[@buzzthebuzzard5267]

I don't know why but looking at this game hurts my head, I think I will just listen to this like a podcast.

[@tabaxii]

Love me some SGS

[@capybara81]

I really hate when games do the thing where the game glitches to make it more spooky. It works for games like Doki Doki where the intention is to break the fourth wall and involve the player, but it makes no sense for a game like this.

[@OnslaughtSix]

It never works with PC games for me because a PC game glitching is 50% of playing PC games for me

[@andreiamagalhaesdoamaral715]

Hey i played this game at a con some years ago and met the devs and i can tell you that it was Always a horror game

[@MozilloGames]

- Butterlfy with the text "scary images" overlayed on it - Person with the text "me" over face. - Subtitle reading "Is this a horror game?"

[@darksol2178]

Ive never been more excited by an opening screen on an SGS game lets go

[@beththebubbly69]

sTOP oh my god Alex made the same joke at the end of Before Yesterday in both this video and the Beard Bros one (posted today) im wheezing

[@lovelypunch7643]

Jirard, master of kaizo piano

[@BTSARMY-bg1bi]

Play spooky jump scare mansion, love your videos

[@wynard]

This kind of game is my nightmare even without having scary stuff happening. I could not even play one of these rows decently.

[@FaylunaRaRa]

Professor Plum killed her at the docks with a candlestick!

[@Torvaun]

I decided to play along with to see how I could do. Then I decided to completely ignore the left side, and just play the right side. And Polonaise still whooped my ass. I honestly don't know how Jirard did this well.

[@AnnaCarenina]

OH MY GOD I GOT SO EXCITED AT THIS NOTIFICATION *currently watching this half drunk outside of the bar.*

[@concrete_dog]

I feel like they could've done a lot more with this game. This is so short and doesn't _do_ anything.

[@FatedMusic]

Man, such an interesting game. :) Love the concept! Sad it's so short though and its story is practically non-existent.

[@greygravesVT]

Cool guitar hero with a plot, a scary one at that

[@xXLoonoeXx]

"There's no way anyone's able to do this". Of course it is, this is a bit like playing piano with two hands with only 3 keys on each hand. Much easier to use one because then it's easier to focus, you just gotta learn using 2, and that takes a while. Even moreso in this case because it's like you're playing two melodies using both hands, and you'd usually use your non dominant hand for rhythm.

[@storytsunami]

Jirard did damn well here.