The Forgotten RPG | Baroque Analysis

[@DogmaForever]

Thank you again for watching - I was sick during the latter end of recording this video so I apologise for any mispronunciations or if I sound different. I will edit this comment with any clarifications that may be needed. - Baroque can be pronounced in two ways -- buh-rok (British) and br-owk (American). Despite being a British speaker I used the latter because it is the massively more popular pronunciation and isn't correct. - During the music section I refer to Star Trek The Next Generation as a ‘movie’ - it's a TV series. - Some sprites during the NPC section are glitchy post-export. - The intro music is the AKIRA IS GONE mashup on KZbin - The outro music is Ripsteel Road - Miracle

[@ariadnemeo7360]

A 2 hour analysis of a videogame i don't know anything about? HELL YES! Those are the best to hear while working or crocheting, gonna grab my needle real quick

[@LaceJellyfish]

My thoughts exactly! ❤

[@vibronik]

This is how I want every video game analysis. The bar is set exceedingly high by your review for one of my favorite games

[@DogmaForever]

Glad to hear it ^^ thank you very much

[@jim_bob62]

one of the best video essays i have seen in a long time. will be sending to all my friends and looking into playing this game in the near future.

[@whitewolf44a]

Ah Barouqe, the sequel to Gothic

[@junechevalier]

Haha what’s next? Rococo?

[@darkbhudda]

Rococo: the all frills RPG.

[@jonbigcawk]

"Gimme a better price on the togs!"

[@sinkdemon5813]

​@@darkbhuddainfinity nikki?

[@alejandrovallejo6763]

@@darkbhudda So Infinity Nikki?

[@hemangchauhan2864]

From reading about Baroque some 7 years ago, to both version getting fan-translation, to getting excellent retrospective/review style videos like this, MAKES ME SO HAPPY Baroque is finally getting it's due!

[@lorenzomeulli750]

Top tier stuff Commenting 30 minutes in as a prayer to the algorhythm

[@gamegnome]

Amen to that

[@dawidskorewicz5546]

Commencing a 30 minute prayer to the algorithm

[@CoperliteConsumer]

I definitely used this as an audiobook however there were times when i would look at it to get a better grasp on who you were talking about or what you were talking about. I think the way this was assembled was simply perfect for what it is. Stellar job

[@DogmaForever]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed ^^

[@Soul_Tomato]

As a fellow KZbinr I have been overjoyed to come across smaller channels making enormously ambitious and well crafted videos this past week on my holiday break. Holy cow this is astounding. I have never heard of this game and yet I watched the whole thing, captivated and attentive. You have a bright future on this platform.

[@DogmaForever]

Thank you - I truly appreciate it ^^

[@scrambledegg9667]

I played Baroque a long time ago by chance, because my mom was shopping at a Best Buy and saw the ps2 remake with the anime aesthetic and thought it'd be a good gift for my birthday when I first played it, I didn't get anything that was going on but the world was so dark and rusted, it was nothing I have ever seen before and I just grew so obsessed with it. growing up now, I can understand the themes and I'm so glad more videos are coming up about it now. The Nerve Tower site did so much to help me understand this work, and videos like these made with such love and care for the work makes me so happy to see.

[@DirtyMike124x]

Bro, welcome to the Baroque KZbin Video Pantheon!!! By the intro alone I know I'm in for a treat. I've watched/listened to every Baroque video on this platform even remotely worth the time. I'm curious to see how this one is. Thanks for sharing.

[@WhyMeTimes2.0]

A great video on a truly unique game with still relevant themes Thank you for the chance and opportunity to be a part of it and thank you for the great video

[@eisstirn2319]

Damn, I hope that the video gets more attention. It was a great coincidence that I was looking for a Baroque analysis "again" to draw on the side and found this video. It's always interesting that I get new information from every new essay about the game. Thank you very much for that!

[@DogmaForever]

I'm glad I could provide! Thank you for watching ^^

[@laylavladi]

I feel like I vaguely remember seeing some of the art from this game, but I could never remember the name… I'm glad I found this! This video is such a hidden gem!!

[@DogmaForever]

I'm glad you enjoyed!

[@cowclucklater8448]

I dont know how youtube recommended me this video but i am glad it did, I'm only 16 minutes in and its great so far.

[@ChososHoeso]

This was an insanely good video. I watch a ton of long-form deep dives on video games and movies like this. I've even watched one about baroque before. This video went above and beyond, though. I learned so much new information, the pacing was wonderful, you have a calm but not boring voice, and it's clear that a lot of research and dedication went into making this. Very enjoyable and easy to listen to/watch. 12/10

[@DogmaForever]

Thank you, these words mean a lot ^^ I'm glad you enjoyed and got a lot out of it

[@aaron-justinanderson]

This is top tier quality legit , you have a genuine knack for this please keep on pursuing this intrest

[@zachgornon9344]

Baroque is an absolutely amazing game, and at the time of its release there really wasn't anything quite like it, and even now the only game that really captures its same vibe of eldritch hopelessness is Fear and Hunger. It makes me so happy to see more and more people take interest in it, especially people as passionate and eloquent as you!

[@rh7474]

Id put Signalis and Silent Hill in a similar category of were just talking about vibes

[@generalmarkor2334]

I ended up here from my recommendations, whilst looking more or less for something to fall asleep to, needless to say I did not fall asleep but instead watched it , having seen another analysis of the title before it's quite interesting to see a more thorough look at it, good stuff man great work 🫡

[@ZIMMER_DASH]

I WAS WAITING 4 SOMEONE TO TALK ABOUT THIS GAME THANK YOU SO MUCH OH MY GOD

[@Disadvantagius]

As another commenter said. I would never guess that this video was made by a channel with 60 subs. Keep up the great work!

[@megatron805]

Im surprised this video only has 150 views. I would have thought it was a million sub KZbinr.

[@DogmaForever]

I really appreciate that, thank you!

[@fergusward7122]

4 by 3

[@pissqueendanniella4688]

i thought it was 150,000,000 views

[@Tetsuo16]

That's crazy glaze no disrespect to dogma

[@artophile7777]

Ultra baroque

[@onlyheatiswarmblood]

thank you so much for your hard work. i love learning about overlooked or obscure media, and this video made me very happy! looking forward to whatever you choose to work on in the near future

[@Shamax0]

Thanks for the video, lately I've been having intense feelings of nostalgia and a sadness for the state of big budget games, but then I remember how many indie games I played and greatly enjoyed each year and it gets a bit better Your video made me travel back in time - in a good way, thank you 😀

[@skylarboone3207]

I noticed the Fear + Hunger ST in the background. Good taste! :) and amazing video so far. I love how in depth you’re going with the more philosophical & psychological concepts of this game. It’s so fascinating.

[@skylarboone3207]

Coming back at 20:16 !!

[@skylarboone3207]

Again at 51:00 !! :)

[@sewagechrysalis]

i love learning about media that i did not know about before!

[@CoperliteConsumer]

30 subs!? Oh man your going to blow up if you kee this kinda advanced and deeply entertaining comtent up

[@arbaazshaw8123]

Not content Im interested in but the effort that went into this video is commendable

[@K_E_Robin]

I am extremly thankful for this, because Baroque has fundamentally had an influence on me and my gnostic/qabbalistic tabletop role-playing designs. Thank you!

[@RantGrumps]

Really good video thus far! Commenting for the algorithm, and hoping your channel grows.

[@themodernotaku]

The production value is downright insane. You’re gonna blow up

[@niedrigesc5598]

Great use of He was a good stalker around 30:00 love that song. Also great video love finding new creators who put a lot of work into their videos :)

[@phaw-0]

thorough, detailed, & gives attention to both the nitty gritty and large brushstrokes !! loved this, thankyou for making it - omw to get this on switch ^-^

[@wadejohnston4305]

Great video. It WAS forgotten but thanks to videos like yours and dungeon chills breakdowns of it many more eyes are now on it and that's just great man!

[@savyers]

I'm amazed that this "old" game has been given such a loving exploration and explanation. Thank you for your hard work. I look forward to your future work.

[@DogmaForever]

I greatly appreciate that ^^

[@WarDogMadness]

I think this video hit the fear and hunger trend, then it blew up. Also, it really is good work, so that helps.

[@blakepollock8074]

Thanks for digging up such a fascinating forgotten game.

[@Fordf170]

subscribed after that fire intro!! hope the video gets the recognition it deserves 😛

[@leonhart483]

Incredible, well narrated and beautifully articulated, you should do horror games and stories with this level of detail

[@-kauazin-]

Finished the video. It's a phenomenal analysis, I was hooked from beginning to end. I really hope this video gets more attention, and I'm definitely subscribing.

[@DogmaForever]

Thank you!

[@jarretl1370]

Throwing in my support for a new channel. Big ups

[@jimbroom4036]

Just started the video, can’t wait!

[@ChuggiesThewizard]

At first I thought your sub count said 500K, only to realize you've just recently made this channel. Bravo on all the effort and quality editing you put into this project. +1 sub. I look forward to seeing what you create next. I love the focus on niche games I've never heard of.

[@Pierrue]

Giving a like because I never knew about this game and I'm glad it came up in my feed. However, not watching a 2 hour video because I don't have the time.

[@Durunir]

IDK how i arrived here, but my body is ready to watch this.

[@justindvinson]

So excited to watch this. I've dabbled in this game on MiSTer and really loved the particular 90s Planescape: Torment-style art direction and rogue inspired gameplay. The story and setting baffled and intrigued me. I remember being disappointed when I looked up the sequel and saw that it seemingly ditched the art style of the first game for a more bland anime aesthetic. Anyway, thanks for the video!

[@smileyren]

unbelievably amazing video, haven't even finished it, instant sub

[@TheMohitoto]

new favorite game analysis channel dropped?

[@psycheludique]

Mais quel beau cadeau de Noël, merci pour cette analyse !

[@speedkingoz5879]

Well you got me hooked thanks for the content pal hope you make more great stuff

[@echos-myron]

Well done; this is extremely good work. Subbed.

[@ayoubnasr1529]

Absolute banger of a video, keep em coming !

[@patrickagokei]

Yeah you got a new subscriber here. I love long form analysis videos of very obscure media

[@GGOBLINGGHOUL]

Marvelous work. Definitely going in the rewatch folder :)

[@andrewlayton6025]

I borrowed Baroque on PS2 from the library as a little kid, it was such an odd, inscrutable game. Never been able to get it out of my head since.

[@andrewlayton6025]

15:17 oh wait made this comment before this point is this game why I have gender feelings ?????

[@dutchielander2478]

I still remember walking into the videogame store and seeing the game tucked away on the lowest shelf with the weird cover art collecting dust for years. Always freaked me out as a kid, but adult me would love to have it in the collection.

[@scromboid]

great video! I've been obsessed with Baroque's art since high school

[@davidcc1968]

Praise be to the algorithm, the most exalted, the most high, for bestowing upon me such a magnificent video of such high quality. May your channel find great success.

[@dleise]

I enjoyed playing this game on release.

[@l0vesick_xo]

ive never heard of this game before but im a huge fan of the aesthetic and atmosphere. definitely going to find a way to play it. commenting to support the creator 🙏

[@bareto]

Finally KZbin recommended something new and interesting made by someone who can write and edit well. Subscribed. Best of luck. Have you considered making long-form videos? You'd be great at that.

[@DogmaForever]

Thank you for subbing and the kind words ^^ I will be focusing on long-form videos yes, I'm working on one now that'll most likely be longer than this one.

[@AshleyMartin-q6e]

A wonderful little video essay, exactly my kind of thing! Have a comment for the algo!

[@Kawnhai.mp4]

Oh 2 hour video essay from a small youtuber my beloved

[@jamescarter6468]

The third? Fourth YTber to cover this one now? Nice.

[@crownfinger943]

Great video even from the start really hope you keep going!

[@Vanque13]

Obscure channel with deep dives on dark and obscure video games with fascinating underlying themes? And Evangelion title cards? Sign me tf UP

[@DrAzmo]

I haven't really even started the video yet, but I'm doing the two things usually reserved for after a video because this is one of my all time favorites and I love to see gems like this get some time in the sun. Strange, cryptic games, unique in gameplay and setting are my absolute jam.

[@leticiallime]

2h video about a game i never heard about? *clicks*

[@Disco_Shrew]

may the algorithm bring you views, lovely video! Would love to see more.

[@6lugg]

Phenomenal. Thanks for this.

[@obstgarteninnot9340]

the algorythm got me here. bruh i love this video, great work

[@claude3429]

I celebrate whenever things like Baroque, Boogiepop and such not only exist, but earn a niche recognition Cheers

[@scaevities]

Really enjoyed this, I watched a long length video on Baroque too but now I realize the plot analysis was the PS release and not the original >_

[@WARPCORPoration]

For a low sub channel, you did a masterpiece!

[@5000Seabass]

1:56 y’all better subscribe

[@namegone8035]

Nice credit sequence

[@blazewithin4590]

more please!!!

[@Fatcatfoot]

WOOO LONG FORM CONTENT!!!

[@irishguy167]

Really fantastic video man, you should be very proud of your work. Literally only thing I think could be improved is microphone quality. Video production is great, can't see what you do next!

[@lukasovysilenosti]

I subbed imedietly, when somebody, especially with such small chanel makes such data intense video... this is pure passion for the craft of making videos and the art discussed. Please, continue. I think you truly deserve to succeed and I hope you will. Its hard to brake thought these days, but you have a good chance.

[@DogmaForever]

That means a lot ^^ thank you for the kind words

[@TrickLick-cz8tz]

Yes. Yessss. Two hour Baroque analysis for meeeeee.

[@Tegolew]

Leaving obligatory engagement comment. Production value is great so far 90 minutes in

[@firebat36]

Getting in on the ground floor of a channel with good shit.

[@elen5871]

wow i love that The Algorithm decided i should watch this! i actually just got myself one of those little handheld retroarch things that can do psx games (rg35xxh), was randomly grabbing a bunch of English fan translations of stuff in genres i like, and one of them was the psx version of Baroque. i ended up playing it all night one night a few weeks ago. unfortunately, i then got hooked on colin mcrae rally 2.0 and have been since, but now I'm gonna have to look for the Saturn version. i picked up on some of the themes you talk about, but now with more context, i think I'm gonna enjoy it a LOT more. great stuff!

[@elen5871]

like i really can't get over the coincidence lol

[@Tomorrowomari]

This game was awesome. Great deep cut

[@nathansummers6920]

Fascinating and a well-done video. Subscribed now!

[@mbe102]

Holy heck dude, that intro slapped :O. Is that the game's music?!

[@DogmaForever]

Nope! It's a remix of an OST from Akira (great movie). I think it fits Baroque though - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKbOkqtjqdyUhpo&pp=ygUMYWtpcmEgbWFzaHVw

[@mbe102]

@@DogmaForever thank you for this, and the video! You put a lot of heart into it, and it shows. Really well done.

[@magnaremora]

Baroque is one of those kind of games that I keep returning to because it keeps leaving a lasting impression on me.

[@Havacross]

A VIDEO ABOUT BOROQUE??? instant sub

[@LordHonkInc]

42:20 May I interrupt your release history talk for attention towards the background gameplay, where a "turn items into food" trap just turned the angelic rifle, a _very_ plot-relevant item, into a seed?!? xD Okay, back to your point about obscure spinoff games that was only sold during Golden Week 2014 for the Japan-exclusive Magnavox Illiad :P

[@DistorcionClwon]

Great video, keep it up!

[@WOMFT]

what a devilish end

[@plot6520]

Ah yes, Baroque, the game no one's heard of, this will be the second video essay I watch about it. 😊

[@omarcarrion9920]

Great vid, subbed now

[@christiansamuelstadeus]

go on, do well. i willl join you for the Journey.

[@darkgreninja8349]

good vid bro keep it coming

[@EriksBlue]

i always love a good video on Baroque :3

[@opinionpaladin6007]

This is a game i only heard of recently. But i wish i could have played it.

[@candycrows262]

Very cool analysis!

[@フフウェイ]

I hallucinated a 'k' next to the 550 subs because this is so high quality that number just didn't make sense..