Trapped In The Walled City | WELCOME TO KOWLOON | Indie Horror Game

[@christianmartires729]

Now this is a horror game that stands against Triple-A developers. Just the occasional jump scares here and there but the entire adventure of trying to investigate your way out of the apartment is just anxiety inducing!

[@johnDoe-uw2zs]

I don't know, don't you think the camera is a bit nauseating? I never understood why some devs include camera bobbing in their game in the first place. Also I'm pretty sure they assets flipped the kowloon city model, I'm pretty sure I saw this city model in the the beginning from another game, either it's from paranormalHK, or Manacle.

[@lovesum1n]

@@johnDoe-uw2zsHmm, I do have to agree with you on that. Especially the head bobbing lololol. Nonetheless, good game!

[@Blisterdude123]

The wobbly head movement is utterly infuriating though. It's like you're playing as a living bobblehead with a bouncy spring for a neck. I'll never understand why developers insist on massively overexaggerating just how much the human head moves when you walk, or stand still. I get trying to recreate the sense of 'normal' ambient motion, but this is comedic.

[@masterzoroark6664]

Kowloon itself, even without the paranormal, was a creepy place. The densest living space humns ever lived, walled off from the rest of the country to the point the place had it's own law.

[@narutonutty]

I'm surprise it took so long for someone to make a video game of any genre about Kowloon City....it seems like a low hang fruit for a video game setting

[@-EndlessHorizon]

I always think of dredd when it comes to Kowloon type places but they demolished it a while back but they did keep the almost 1000 year old guard post the city was built around still standing as a monument.

[@LifewitNaez]

This was a real place?!

[@masterzoroark6664]

@@-EndlessHorizon Yeah. I personally think about Blame

[@NightBazaar]

@@LifewitNaez Yes.

[@xxghastlyxx109]

You know the game has Chris on edge when he says "eep oop" when trying to get away from the vilian, or when you hear him sigh and say "ok" 🤣

[@Kyle_00]

Making a horror game about the Infamous walled city was a stroke of genius.

[@kuncleheadmcspazatron6146]

As much as I love the series play throughs I equally love the little one off indie horror games! It's like a nice little palate cleanser between series!

[@ashleymartin1931]

19:21 How on Earth did Chris miss that horrifying figure in the doorway?! It scares the daylights out of me, but he didn't even notice XD

[@rafsandomierz5313]

Where? I can't see it.

[@katieharris4561]

I thought the same thing😮😂

[@707ridah]

@ 19:22 after he put down the picture, he missed the man in the door looking in on him, that was good

[@tsukiwuki]

Came here to say the same thing!

[@707ridah]

@@tsukiwuki it was a hard one to see, good 👁 🧐

[@kalo7542]

Anybody else catch the person watching him from the doorway at 19:21 ? He clearly didn’t notice 😂

[@tbell050692]

I haven’t even finished the video I had to go to the comments to see if I was the only person to notice that. Very eerie! Lol

[@NotCreativeEnough3]

The sound design in this is incredible. The low background humming, all that sudden creaking, rustling, whispers, just the right distance away from the ear, it played with my mind brilliantly, makes you so tense all the time. The character's wobbliness also adds to the atmosphere, everything feels miserable and unstable

[@shikineedscoffee]

If somebody tells you not to go outside at night, just the day you moved in? You can bet I'll be staying inside, hiding under the blankets ;-; Love all of your videos, CJU, they make my day cheerful!

[@DistantKingdom]

i wasn't even playing and these jump scares were hitting every time!

[@Scriptor13]

The game was everything you said it was, CJU--atmospheric, claustrophobic, oppressive. After looking at photos of the real walled city, I think the reality may have been nearly as inhospitable and grim as the game. A (possibly😆) fun fact: It looks like the devs drew heavily from real photos to design the game. For instance, the protagonist's apartment looks almost exactly like a photo I saw. Thanks for playing this well-crafted game!

[@JordanJMyers]

I was very surprised how good this was. Also made me check out the real place and you're right about the apartment. That's pretty cool.

[@Scriptor13]

@@JordanJMyers Hey, Jordan, nice to see you! Thanks for the validation. 😊

[@JordanJMyers]

@@Scriptor13 You're welcome and always look forward to your comments. Hope all is well and I'll see ya in the next game.

[@melliethemortician]

I agree such a well made game I hope they decide to make more!! I will say the only downside was the weird head bobbing it was a bit awkward and at times dizzying.

[@AlexOlinkiewicz]

The last game I remembered you played that took place in Kowloon was called - 港詭實錄 ParanormalHK - I actually skimmed through your video library just to find the name, and boy it was 3 years ago when you played that game

[@ruskiarvo5785]

Recently, there was another game set in this building too. A son looking for evidence for his father in the clinic or something ? I don't quite remember.

[@NightBazaar]

Videos of Kowloon before it was demolished seem just as creepy with a maze of hallways and dingy micro-businesses on the lower levels. Leaks were abundant and ground levels wet. How anyone could find their way to their apartments is anyone's guess. The location is now a park.

[@nesnahprotsdam]

I was not expecting this to be as good as it was. Well done developers! And well done for playing through it!

[@BASSOSOVIETICO1987]

Very climactic and yes - very scary. Just the fact that Great Britain and Hongkong authorities did nothing with it growing and growing and becoming even more dangerous makes it even more scarier. Really liked that one!

[@mollysmithe143]

I like how the games draws attention to the real Kowloon demolished in the 90’s. I was tense watching this. Kudos dev!

[@Spurs900]

That first jump scare when she runs at you....had to change my cacks!

[@maggiekelley259]

24:59 Pause exactly at that second and put it at a quarter speed. It definitely adds to the effect and is hilarious at the same time with the awesome jump scare and the quarter time voice going "wooOooaahhhoohhhoh". Regarding the monster, if you let it play until it slides back behind the door, it's super creepy to see how it moves just slightly supernatural-ish. My partner says "It moves like a spider. Ugh... Awful when a bipedal thing does it."

[@kreidas123]

I will say this - this was quite nostalgic. This game definitely reminded me of when I was living in Hong Kong all those years ago - some of my friends would live in places like this, mostly in the New Territories. Obviously not as dark or horrorfied as this game, but architecturally very similar. And it's probably because of this reason that, although I like the game for what it is, I do see this more as a Hong Kong apartment simulator than a horror game. For me specifically, the game "Devotion" carried a lot more impact. I think for the audiences outside of Hong Kong, and especially for those who've never been to the real Kowloon Walled City (especially after 1994, when the last building in KWC was demolished), this would definitely be more amazing. Thank you for showcasing this Chris.

[@vagrantastronaut]

"Devotion" is my favourite horror game! It's a masterpiece in storytelling, pulling all the good elements like graphics, puzzle mechanics, and religious/cultural context together to become an excellent game. It's incredible. There's always something new to notice (even if I don't play games and only watch playthroughs). Glad to see you still mentioning it!

[@MonaShan]

@CJUGames you missed out the landlady staring at you at 19:20 😅

[@banditgta4629]

omg 🤣

[@virginia0bluebell]

Thank you CJU! Your content is the only thing I can watch when I'm feeling unwell. Something about the cadence of the videos just makes me feel better!

[@Skaldenwolf]

19:19 Chris check the door ... see what you missed

[@tsukiwuki]

I was wondering if it other people saw!

[@Skaldenwolf]

@@tsukiwuki at least I did. Same with the guy spawning on the roof before falling

[@ValosiTiamata]

This honestly felt like a refreshing variation of PT. The required back and forth to trigger changes didn't feel monotonous because there was so much detail added, yet so much darkness to obscure things. It basically feels like you're a kid again seeing monsters in the shadows at bedtime. They even did a great job on the flashlight! Nice and bright, but a tight beam so you never lost that nervousness. The fact that one of the Devs also gave us 9 Childs street probably has something to do with the quality atmosphere. I didn't find it particularly scary (jumpscare games rarely are for me, even though the scares were well done here), but still really loved what they did here. We seem to get a lot of horror games set in Kowloon, and with good reason, because the claustrophobic atmosphere is so unique. I almost wish someone would do a game jam or anthology set entirely in Kowloon. Incidentally, one of the four Devs has another game coming out soon called Mental Harm which also looks like it has some nice atmosphere going for it.

[@sambojangles5175]

Been a while since I had to leave full screen. That was so atmospheric. The feeling of fear and oppressiveness lurking in the darkness was beautifully done. Great game!

[@jordangisselbrecht3969]

I was just reading about this place. Cool idea for setting this kind of game and really beautifully executed. Thanks for posting

[@TheKevphil]

This was really good, Chris! Surprisingly so, for being so short. It certainly looked great, aside from being a little unnecessarily dark.

[@NivenHedinger]

Brilliant atmosphere! The tension felt in this game is indescribable. Well done mate! Once again great video.

[@Susumu13]

Chris, I really appreciate your sense of humor! It makes your game playthroughs so fun to watch. Keep doing what you’re doing.

[@Quinlana83]

That was really fun! Thank you for playing, CJU!

[@1775LostOne]

Awesome game! Thank you for playing it!

[@kornynhymer9008]

Me waiting for the next video like I have no patience. I get so happy when I see the blue dot. I'll be honest I've been in kind of a fog lately, and there's something about your earnest game play that makes me happy inside :)

[@serenevalor]

Love these stand-alone playthroughs. Especially this one. The game was great and the jumpscares were effective.

[@angelgrage1586]

That subtle deep whir ambient sound in the background is so cool. Just puts you on edge the whole time!

[@yourapocalypse216]

The jump scares, and CJU's reaction to them, are so genuine here. Not my sort of game, but I appreciated all of this.

[@redduskironsky1058]

OMG this topic. I have always felt so fascinated by videos and images of Kowloon for years now. I know it wouldnt have been a good place to keep around in the state it was but I wish it still existed as a monument at least.

[@mkwilson1394]

My favorite no-longer-there superstructure explored by my favorite LPer? Thank you!

[@maggiekelley259]

I have to say you have fantastic taste in games. My boyfriend and I have been enjoying your content for a couple of months and I've enjoyed, (or not in such a good way) all of your content.

[@pratypulse]

I was spooked all the way through and was just waiting for mrs landlady to come round the corner. And thats probably one of the few times Chris has been jumpy all through. Good horror game.

[@clubkitten]

JFC, that jump scare with the landlady got me bad. Wow definitely anxiety inducing

[@gabrielaatalie9910]

I’m on my way home from work, stuck in hours of traffic jam but watching Chris playing a good game absolutely relieve my tiredness. Thank you Chris, will always support your vids!!

[@michellelozano1842]

That was GOOD!!! First jump scare made we choke on my own saliva when I gasped🤣. I also wanna say, the fact that your "heart" tells you to investigate is why your my favorite KZbinr sir. ♥️

[@juliamc7144]

Nice to see one that actually gets CJU. And nice that he still keeps his cool so it doesn't get me!

[@urshy7453]

It's amazing that this city once housed 50,000 people back in the day! What a phenomenal game, bravo @N4ba13 you guys are awesome! Thank you for playing Welcome to Kowloon Chris, such a creepy game with a brilliant atmosphere that really unsettles you (and scared the crapper out of you). Really wish the gorgeous doggie was in the front seat of the car when the car drove off though (maybe an easter egg for feeding the dog with the food found in the store....just an idea) 🐕😁

[@Sinamuna]

Came for the horror, stayed for the voice/personality of CJU. :D

[@Blisterdude123]

This is pretty impressive, and a highly effective use of purchasable assets for once. The wobbly head movement is utterly infuriating though. It's like you're playing as a living bobblehead with a bouncy spring for a neck. I'll never understand why developers insist on massively overexaggerating just how much the human head moves when you walk, or stand still. I get trying to recreate the sense of 'normal' ambient motion, but this is comedic.

[@stucoofoo]

This is top knotch atmosphere and it looks very polished. If i had any criticism, it'd be to have more animation on the monster. The monster scares are well placed but maybe could be more fluid. But this still surpassed my expectations.

[@patrickblakethesaint]

The "shirt" makes a return! Great vid as always, my dude. Thanks for making my evenings a little better! 💜🖤💜🖤

[@patrickblakethesaint]

Also, I love the look and feel of this game. It gives me Paranormal HK vibes a little, which is the same series I discovered cju with

[@foxiev2]

i came to the comments straight after the intro looking for who i saw mentioning the famous (infamous?) shirt first. darn thing gets me every time

[@Ourumov1]

I was waiting for this one! Was about to start playing myself and thought I'd check to see if you had already. 😂

[@kinosaga21]

this game has an AMAZINg atmosphere, even when you know the jump scares are coming, they hit ; the jump scares are also scattered far enough that you remain in a constant state of alert, special the subtle ones.

[@JWildberry]

Damn, this was a good one for sure! I think mixing it up with the series and more story- or puzzle heavy games gives it an even greater impact. It's easy to get desensitized to horror and jumpscares, but going without it for a little bit cures that right up for me!

[@phuggard]

This did a lot with a little. Well done.

[@isaiasjuarez9041]

Man this game is really good!!! Lets go CJU!!!!

[@veram1803]

Thanks for sharing, you're the best!

[@blastie89]

I started watching this video and was wondering why your voice sounds so familiar, then remembered i watched (and enjoyed!) your lets play videos about STALKER years ago.... 😵 Good to find you channel again.

[@hannifahrani5964]

I really liked all the details, good job develop. And its quite scary😬

[@Sebastianmaz615]

Game's really good due to the amt of details everywhere you go. Plus, like you said, it's very claustrophobic with the winding, narrow halls. I'd hate to be stuck in a place like this. I'd be petrified 😮!

[@greenleaf1635]

Amazing how many details there are in this game.

[@adriananiksarkar6287]

Thanks Chris, after a couple of not so scary games you've just delivered a best tonic of horrifying gameplay today mate. A well mix of claustrophobia and paranoia . And the last jump scare was a sweet course eaten at the end of a meal. This game was good. First jump scare was the perfect click. Well done.

[@mrlight0133]

Nice Game and video👍🏽 had to watch a Doku after the game about the city ^^

[@azadahmedkhan]

Ow! I can't express how much I love your intuitions. This was a fairly horror game that kept me on my toes. And you being the player, it gets even better. Next pls play ' IBLIS ' As one of the fans I recommend you. Pls keep my request. You will love the game.

[@dabogabo]

19:12 you missed the cute hello by the door.

[@deen1894]

The atmosphere is CRAZY. I'm genuinely anxious

[@paigeling8976]

I was gonna sleep then this video appeared 😆 oh well, gonna sacrifice sleep to watch this~ thanks Chris 🤭

[@Arnabiett]

Yessss been needing a food asian game love your selections.

[@blarmy827]

That alley in the beginning reminded me of the beginning of anthology of fear

[@top5evilvideo401]

How's your doing guy's and cju

[@indicajazz4738]

Very good jumpscares. They weren't super cliché and silly. Enjoyable to watch. 🙂

[@Zothiqueness]

I could feel the claustrophobia. Looks fun!

[@beccymiller]

I think my favourite part of any CJU vid is Chris asking bodies of the likely deceased variety the way out…

[@zeratulcraft]

That head bob is way too aggressive.

[@Netnetnet754]

You’re the first one I saw who played this! Everyone’s catching up.

[@raia5149]

This was a really good one 🔥

[@mary_anntalbot5670]

Nice scary little game but was happy when you got the flashlight 🔦

[@707ridah]

This game was a room shaker 😆 🤣 the devs in the one stepped there game up.. I was not expecting what was going on but with it. Thank you

[@turnerashcraft967]

Anyone else notice that he never had to use code 5913? There must be more to uncover!

[@MissHinatasama]

No one going to mention the peeking ghost at the door in 19:21

[@amyskundrich441]

it was a good horror game liked the jump scares it gave you and the atmosphere of it.

[@williamcote-dube9931]

This is a very good horror game. I never saw you this scared playing a horror game.

[@jojo_bear]

Have this playing while I draw and "I fixed an elevator to a place that I don't even want to live at. " got me laughing out loud.

[@theslavikshork]

I want to save that non-existing dog so bad

[@The_.Author]

I love your vids chris❤

[@LlorDrei]

For a cheap apartment on a student's salary, could do worse! See the glass half full!

[@skyfitsheaven7393]

I remember the real KOWLOON and I must say compared to that his apartment was a penthouse!! In the real one some people could only afford 1,50x1m CAGE placed with moany other cages in the room. If you were lucky you got a cubicle, maybe 2x3 meters, no window though, one powet outlet and you share toilet with about 20ppl (many tried to notify the government to those conditions to which they responded "people decide to live there, they want to be closer to city center so it's their choice") Compared to that the landlady's area had many rooms and kitchen with big windows and balcony! I'd just keep avoiding the creepy landlady and live happily there 😆

[@More_Row]

That head bobbing is insane. Got a little motion sickness.

[@More_Row]

Update: turns out it's bad enough I have to skip this one .

[@DustinBarlow8P]

You are looking rather Peach today. At first I didn't think you where wearing a shirt, I was like "Finally CJU is slummin' it!"

[@thatgirlll463]

Surprised that you didn't see the guy peeking at 19:20

[@jpsuper]

Fort Solis looks really amazing!

[@JayLaliberte-xs3ky]

I think I got stiff and sore just from the anticipation! Freaky!

[@victorlaw405]

The ending makes Chris's statement at the beginning even stronger , this guy is totally drunk 😅

[@DontyouknowaboutTheBird]

I need it right now!!!

[@jasperdiscovers]

What a gorgeous looking game!

[@bondavebond]

Dear Chris, thank you so much for becoming part of my I shall not darken the light of day with explaining it part of my life. 🤠

[@noellec27]

But.... but.... the dog! The sweet little doggie....😭

[@julzbogart8758]

I liked it 😊 thank you

[@Rozes313]

Thank you Chris 🩵

[@JunkyardGod]

A band i used to listen to, Premonitions of War, have an album called Left in Kowloon lol Didnt know Kowloon was a city either

[@nurhaslihashim1162]

Let’s freaking go!!!

[@user-bx7mj1cz9y]

Aaaawh yes, thank youuuu

[@OGMillwood]

Same opening hallway from Anthology of Fear!