The Imagination of Exploration Games

Both games had grandmas, yet different grandmas.
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Music:
Various songs from The Urbz GBA/DS OST slowed down
Stomp Plonk background music
BABBDI title music

[@jimbob3332]

I wish I wasn't so goal-driven enough to appreciate games like this.

[@MinoTaurusLoL]

try speedrunning the game, it's great

[@jimbob3332]

@@MinoTaurusLoL I can't think of a worse hell than speedrunning

[@WhoisTheOtherVindAzz]

​@@jimbob3332😂

[@vassilidario8029]

Haven't played Stomp Plonk yet, but I've fallen in love with these kinda games too. Sludge Life is in the same vibe as well, just a tad more polished. Makes me want to have my own silly 3D world, just for the hell of it.

[@redeyesgreendragon]

the Godot engine is an easy game engine to pick up if you're itching!

[@vassilidario8029]

@@redeyesgreendragon Ahah thanks man, I've been meaning to learn it. I'm actually already in video games, so it's more a question of finding time / inspiration. But yeah, those have comforted me in my firmly held belief that there's a simple joy to the exploration of virtual places, that doesn't require much bells and whistles

[@vassilidario8029]

@@redeyesgreendragon Oh, you'd love Sok Worlds btw!

[@Ravenist]

Absolute vouch for Sludge Life!

[@dragondude7107]

Steam recommend babbdi to me and I was bored so decided to play it. I feel in love almost immediately, and this has quickly become one of my favorite genres. Like, I just get to run around a silly little world and do stupid shit? Sign me up

[@irrelevant8639]

Great video. I have recently fell in love with BABBDI, it's a game with a simple concept but a very fun and different experience. Well crafted map with secrets to be found. Also fun to Speedrun and complete challenges. Best game of 2022 that nobody knows about!

[@redeyesgreendragon]

It has an approach to movement like no other game! BABBDI 2 when!

[@irrelevant8639]

BABBDI 2 I need you now!!!!!!! Cure my boredom

[@minecraftcommandnerd1280]

@@redeyesgreendragon Yea thats seriously the thing that fascinated me! I just can't really play BABBDI after having completed it once since the feeling of mystique is kind of just... gone.

[@joboxer42]

Loved both of these games. Here are a few recommendations of similar exploration games (of varying length) that I've enjoyed: Alien Afterlife, Sunken Heads, Crypt worlds, Broken Reality, Endo, Sanguine Sanctum, Fatum Betula, Naissancee, Tales from off-peak city, Autogeny. Still many more I need to play, but these types of games are always a joy when I feel like immersing myself in the weird creativity of people.

[@aVataR_ehyeh]

Cosmo D's stuff is gold, especially Norwood Suite. Also check out alien airport currently run by dogs. And, hm, I love these type of games but can't come up with any right now! Oh, oh, QT is cool as well.

[@Tulemasin]

After I played Babbdi I found this video and I was thinking "why you have Stewie Griffin on thumbnail?" This one parody one who sais "that's for true". Then watching I realized it's a face from Stomp Plonk. Gotta try this one out for sure.

[@MorphingReality]

inspiration for gam

[@grzegorzbrzeczyszczykiewic7088]

I actually really like how BABBDI is done, they over exaggerated the way the soviet union looks and eastern parts of russia without making it actually look overexaggerated, i somehow find comfort in some parts of the map and really i cant explain it, the game is just a different experience

[@redeyesgreendragon]

I think its a combination of the friendly NPCs, the nostalgic sound design, and your character's ability to quickly traverse the city that helps it feel less intimidating than in your first impression. The city also feels thoughtfully built and inspired by real designs. Its kinda similar to the feeling of visiting a different country/culture for the first time. You might feel intimidated or scared at first, but with time you warm up to the people and become familiar with your surroundings.

[@grzegorzbrzeczyszczykiewic7088]

@@redeyesgreendragon somehow i wasnt really scared at all honestly, it feels like if i was there in person i could sit in one place for hours and just think, its hard to explain about how i feel about the map design really

[@MaxArceus]

I STILL hear the village

[@lucacarey9366]

I’ve spent a lot of hours on doom and games like that, but I’m also deeply frustrated that nearly all games follow a never ending kill-death cycle. It would be really nice if more of them were about exploring quirky thoughtfully put together digital worlds but we can’t have nice things. Btw, “proteus” (not the shooter) would be a easy addition to the vibes outlined in the video I think : )

[@redeyesgreendragon]

I've been pleasantly surprised at the amount of indie games mentioned in the comments that focus on exploration. IMO it seems the genre works the best as short experiences created by 1 or a few individuals. Thanks for commenting. I plan to play Eviternity 2 soon.

[@LeafeonGaming53]

underrated video

[@MichaelfromtheGraves]

you saying "cement" instead of "concrete" is crushing my soul down

[@redeyesgreendragon]

both are very heavy

[@1gnore_me.]

man I feel like this style of game should be a new genre, I like "exploration game" but it feels too simple. perhaps "wandering simulator"?

[@Ravenist]

I sometimes call games like these jungle gym games. Like how during recess as kids we’d just kinda vibe and rp, climbing and running around, learning about the world through direct interaction.

[@learrus]

My game A Fools Art Gallery is about to launch and its an exploration game too. Good to know others like making super weird stuff

[@redeyesgreendragon]

Your game looks cool! I'll be checking it out!!

[@learrus]

@@redeyesgreendragon Wow thanks man :) I am not planning a huge KZbinr thing, as I dont know how easy it would be to make a 10 or 15 minute video of it, since a lot is still the gallery (lots of hallways) with more and more coming later. But when I am done with setting up the launch I could send you a key for sure if you wanted.

[@redeyesgreendragon]

That would be awesome! I would stream it guaranteed, but I'll be holding off on doing a big video like this for a while.

[@learrus]

@@redeyesgreendragon Sounds perfect, and no worries about how long. There will be future content updates that keep adding more and more to the game, so there will just be that much more content for you to stream

[@Tape_Rewind]

ok, lemme try making Babbdi 2

[@anti-goodie-two-shoes8190]

I kinda wanna play these games actually

[@redeyesgreendragon]

do it u wont mkapolka.itch.io/stomp-plonk store.steampowered.com/app/2240530/BABBDI/

[@anti-goodie-two-shoes8190]

Bet

[@Rafikator]

I like this video

[@fweged4353]

its impressive how much of a sense of place & living culture Stomp Plonk creates w it crude materials (the sound feels hacked-together compared to like, Thief, but its used rly well). that crudeness almost lets the world breathe & assume imaginary life more than if it were less abstract tbh.

[@ikeofnewt7690]

8:09 these things are a pain to find, but here's a few ive' found: Hendecad the entirety of the haunted cities series, (in particular, tenement of haunted cities 4) 2:22am 0_abyssalsomewhere and exit19

[@redeyesgreendragon]

thank you for the awesome suggestions!!

[@PhilipLL]

Great video. Also you should try #21 The World. Its a kinda same simmilar exploration game, inspired by LSD dream simmulator. And inspired by the dream journal of the developer

[@lilbee281]

I don't know if its your speed or type of game but I would really recommend playing the Minecraft map Broville (v11). Its a huge continent of a map with secrets and easter eggs wherever you go. You don't get wacky zannie characters like in other games but the map has a lot of soul and character. You'll come across graffiti that glimpses into the life of one of the map builders, find a plane wreck where the survivors resorted to cannibalism, underground ancient tombs, a fully playable portal copy and horror game, stories of introspection, friendship and incoherent nonsense. You might already need an appreciation for Minecraft map making, building and the game itself but to me its such a one of a kind diary of creativity, wonder and exploration. You might like version 10 better too, it was built in beta and has that crisp old school gaming community feel and jank that I get with some of the games you play. Also great video as always. Love this kind of game commentary

[@redeyesgreendragon]

thamk u for the suggestion this will be the next minecraft map i play!!

[@lilbee281]

@@redeyesgreendragon Project Zearth too. Its a much older map and I happen to be part of it!

[@SirVova-sm4hc]

4:51 Crime and Punishment Reference!?!?

[@tjerborfritzasnt5942]

Just like those games, this video was a joy.

[@thebestbaccaz1267]

Your videos are always a treat man

[@redeyesgreendragon]

thanks dude thanks for sticking around

[@matthiaskelley3874]

great vid. stomp plonk reminds me of a great game called goblet grotto.

[@Watersurf]

Now if only people can explore this fantastic channel, tell all teh yubtubers to explore this channel broskees.

[@MINECRAFTLOVER4000]

you should check out "tyko's dying together"

[@darkjanggo]

Sounds like you gotta play Rain World

[@jckpth]

Wonderful content

[@farquhaad3209]

Cool video can you please add a tutorial for how to make carbonara pasta next time?

[@Joewho-uk7tq]

Bab

[@unduloid]

4:29 "Cement buildings" Do you perhaps mean _concrete_ buildings?

[@redeyesgreendragon]

i dont know what i mean

[@MrTheta-lc8zy]

Doggo

[@Archer_Channel]

Have you considered playing the tripple A equivalent of these games? I think Death Stranding may be something you have to experience for review purposes.

[@redeyesgreendragon]

death stranding is on my list now that its on pc

[@UnderTheSkin13]

Try Off-Peak.

[@storyscapehustle]

try machinarium its kinda different but still similar to babbdi

[@redeyesgreendragon]

I love machinarium! But I haven't played farther than the drawbridge section... Thanks for reminding me to play it again!

[@thewerepyreking]

FIRST! (COMMENT)

[@redeyesgreendragon]

youre right

[@hunzhurte]

All the textures in Babbdi are AI generated, that's why it's all jibberish