YEARNING - CREEPY JAPANESE HORROR GAME [Full Playthrough, PATRON PICK]

[@pokepall295]

I’m sure someone has probably already said this but I wanted to mention this, it was a common belief in old japan (it might be part of shinto belief) that items/things that are strongly cared for and/or loved can gain a soul of their own.

[@hazedstatic70]

.....imagine all the dildos with souls in them.. lol

[@supahvaporeon]

There are a TON of spirits in Japanese mythology based on this. Yoki Watch and Pokemon are built on these concepts

[@victoriacrenshaw9896]

@@supahvaporeon A spirit in a little toy ball? In can see it

[@kenhollis6197]

@@victoriacrenshaw9896 The Pokemon Banette is specifically based on this idea.

[@DGneoseeker1]

@@hazedstatic70 Those lucky little plastic bastards.

[@Killersquirrel66]

One extra point - the giant hands that Rin felt she 'had to stand on'? It's because she was *carried* everywhere, since obviously she couldn't walk herself. It's cool how many little hints there are about the twist, right from that very first dream/limbo segment. I actually guessed the twist very early because of this. If you look at how Rin is talking about stuff in the house, it jumped out at me how she's 'scared of fire' (presumably because she's made of paper/wood), how she doesn't bathe and instead just sits there and waits while Yuki does, and so on. I think the only time she mentions something she *does* do, rather than something she *doesn't*, is playing house with Yuki, which of course is a very traditional thing to do with dolls. And nobody in the cutscenes ever acknowledged anything she said, except for Yuki. I do feel for Rin. I guess she felt like she failed in her duty? She was meant to protect Yuki, but couldn't do anything about the poor girl's illness, so her spirit couldn't rest. Hopefully after the game, they're now together again, and can be friends for real in the afterlife. It's sweet to think that Yuki really did make a little sister with the love she gave Rin.

[@PerfectTheCircle]

57:37 People who watch a lot of horror films eventually get desensitized - the nervous system adapts to stressful situations by reducing how strongly our body reacts. The same is probably true for games. Years ago I used to post on a forum where one of the users was upset because they could no longer feel the thrill of fear while watching scary movies. I think they decided to go cold turkey on horror, in the hopes that a break would re-tune their mind. Obviously the solution is not so simple for a horror-focused LP channel.

[@mvsher]

That was really cute, I like how it's a horror game about a living doll that isn't evil, for once. Usually, horror stories with these kinds of dolls are about killer dolls but this was very wholesome and bittersweet.

[@saoliath5000]

There could be another subtext to what the main character is besides just a doll. Theres a type of spirit/ghost in japanese myth called a zashiki warashi. They have the appearance of children and are associated with the color red (like rin’s red obi). One of the ways they can possibly come into being is young children dying whoch may be why there are so many images of fetuses in the game even though it has nothing to do with yuki’s condition.

[@ayame316]

neko mata thank you for saying this because the only thing that didn’t come together for me was the baby crying and the fetuses! I thought for sure Yuki was pregnant and Rin was actually the spirit of her unborn child.

[@finn_in_the_bin5263]

that's actually pretty damn close to what i was thinking! which is that Rin was a child that died long before Yuki's time and attached herself to her, so when Yuki died she no longer had that attachment and became a wandering spirit.

[@editorkitty9711]

i think japanese mythos dolls if loved enough have souls.. thats why there are shrines for them

[@spicybeantofu]

Also they used dolls in exorcisms to trap the bad spirita. Thats also why you see shrines of them. They gotta have up keep to keep the spirits in.

[@MizunoPansaa]

So at 1:22:54, and a few places before, the object in question looks a lot like where doll heads would be placed to dry, after being coated with the clay/gelatin layer they are given. I've watched videos of Hina being made, and I'm seeing a lot of imagery in this video that hints towards it. The dolls are basically bundles of straw, bound tightly in washii paper, and cut to a sort of chisel shape at top. The hands are sculpted from sticks of wood, then coated in the same clay/gelatin mixture that the heads are coated in, before the details are carefully sculpted into them. They are basically just hands and forearms, sharpened to a point, and stabbed into the sleeves of the doll. The kimono is made of layers of paper, carefully sewn together and wrapped. Also, as others have mentioned, the belief that much-beloved items will gain a soul of their own is very common. I am digging this gameplay so far!

[@dawnmccarthy1]

41:49 It is good to get up and stretch, and get a drink of water, every hour or two to prevent dehydration and the formation of potentially life threatening blood clots from building up in the legs. But too many of us just forget.

[@FloatingSunfish]

As broken as the English is, that was a surprisingly touching game. Looking forward to more games like this from the developers!

[@glitchhunter538]

I have a good feeling this game was translated thats why. English wasnt there first language

[@chaolihai-innit]

There's something about games with broken English that gives them so much personality lmao.

[@defaulted9485]

You know, part of legends relating to cherry blossoms is that the beauty of the cherry blossoms came from the dead spirits buried beneath it. Originates from Kajii Motohirou's story if anyone's wondering why it's pretty prevalent.

[@Endymion766]

If you are referring to Motohirou's story called Lemon, I can't find an official English translation anywhere. I don't think it's been published in English.

[@LilSejad]

20:26 I Love Mike's Grandma Voice Acting 46:11 And Mike's Ghost Voice Acting is Great Too.

[@TheGhostGuitars]

"First nice day in forever." Good for ye man, it's still cold n stormy here in Hawaii. Don't mind the cold part as it had been a very hot n dry 2019, but all of sudden we've been "bucketed," as the Brits would so aptly put it... 😕

[@realafah]

Okay, I feel like I gotta say this. I'm only 55 min in and I think Rin is a doll and her sister is just pretending she's really there. I don't know if I'm right, but it seems way too coincidental. Edit: HOLY CRAP! THIS ALWAYS HAPPENS TO ME! I always call it and I ruin the surprise.... I really thought I wasn't going to be right this time tho

[@spicybeantofu]

Theres so many hints even before that point. Its kinda sad that it was so easy to tell considering how long this video is.

[@realafah]

I wasn't even paying attention that much to be honest. I just zoned in every now and then and thought, "You know, it'd be cool if she was a doll the whole time." This isn't the first time this happened to me. It happens with almost everything I get into.

[@TreborSelt]

Kravin, you can't just follow up "The box fitted perfectly" with "This is an eerie" I'm dying. 🤣

[@tylergoodguy1194]

Welcome back glorious 1080p thanks Kravin

[@MrKravin]

It's good to be back! KZbin can't cap me at a measly 360p!

[@aldoparziale5669]

42:24 "This is not a FOON"... 🤔 (what's a Foon?) 😆... And you made it that much more funny with that slip Kravin lol... Missed that one first time watching this

[@kenhollis6197]

This is my first time seeing one of your videos and, OMG you're adorable!

[@Elongated_Muskrat]

Satisfying my YEARNING Kravin, thanks.

[@Kattatonik7_yt]

Its rain-ing fish! Hal-i-but, Its Raining fish, More fish! Lol gross.

[@jasperfen3754]

That was great. I like longer games.

[@zamora77786]

It's been really great to see more videos from you in the past few weeks. I like your new schedule. :-) TY Kravin

[@MaLeisah]

Thanks for brightening my day Kravin❤❤❤

[@zombielaxitivejoe8852]

Been a silent watcher for a while, just wanted to say I really enjoy your content! Cheers for cheering me up on some of the shit days! Much love from England!

[@MrKravin]

Thanks Joe! Have a fantastic day!

[@glarefall]

Love the game’s art style

[@stevenXCV]

The ending was so sad 😭

[@CochetVolaille]

im not even half way thru yet but i really like this game so far. rin almost looks like a zashiki warashi?? if thats the right spelling. like every depiction of one ive seen has a similar colorscheme and those bobbed hair styles.

[@IdiotSav]

I feel like if my family member had something they cherished that much, I would have buried it with them. It seems extra sad that she is alone now, but maybe that’s just me

[@lukasblur3500]

when she said the flowers are living hard i almost choked on my deep dish pizza

[@th0rvald]

Taco Bell and a MrKravin video for lunch, today is a good day 🍻

[@spicybeantofu]

Taco Bell is always a good choice. 💜

[@LilSejad]

Great Video. 👏👏👏 I Love Your Playthroughs My Favorite Playthrough is Girrafe Town.

[@jimrausch6059]

Hi John I was curious if you have ever played fatal frame or would you ever consider playing it please lmk thank you

[@WhitneyDahlin]

I know this is an old video but do you guys believe in ghosts?

[@lilcupid200]

2:15:09 aawwwww cutest mrkravin ending ever

[@lilcupid200]

1:22:20 you were really comfortable lol

[@storytimewiththecrimsondm1318]

Interesting. Japanese mythology has a lot of interesting beliefs that can make for some really interesting stories.

[@cocothepoopcatdog6351]

what happened to this video yesterday? I got halfway through it and it was no longer available?

[@stiiinkyray]

I would kind of like to know what you would make if you were to make a game with loads of gross/creepy sound- since you'd like to be a foley artist

[@pcgamergirl]

"Was it Natalie Imbruglia?" LOL

[@gwenncooper7913]

Interesting stuff begins at 12:45

[@FireRockGaming]

KZbin: "Swear word within the first 30 seconds? YOU HAVE BEEN DEMONETIZED!"

[@2muchFun4yourBuns]

i heard "hey guys welcome to urinate" lmao

[@ladybritt9366]

I love the story in this game

[@theghostexplorer3873]

Hey happy Valentine’s Day man

[@LilSejad]

I Love When Mike Says "Fu**en Butthole" He is Hilarious.

[@whathewhat7951]

Play jazzpunk it's a really silly and fun game.

[@crinavacarciuc8305]

This is dope broski

[@longlashcoffeecatcoffeecat7551]

This is a good game Kravin

[@braydunce]

“KZbin likes to fuck me over.” HAD 12 ADSSSSSS

[@MrKravin]

You should only be getting 4 throughout the whole video? Those are the ones I manually set, anyways. KZbin might be cramming more in.

[@braydunce]

MrKravin it’s all good (i didn’t mean it in like a dick-type way) but it wasn’t annoying, just something I thought I’d say

[@asantiago8379]

Lol QUICK HIDE- /gets under table with light/

[@RenHeng_canon]

人形は怖いだよ。 Enough said.

[@nadatragh5755]

I fucking cried wtf

[@FireWolf583]

I like the international games, but I wish the developers had a better team with the translations. After a while, the broken English gets annoying and can cause gamers to get lost or confused about the storyline.

[@kay9445]

Did you get a tan?

[@strongfork]

thanks king

[@CerberusDream7]

WHY IS IT MOIST?! LMAO

[@Android-hq9pm]

very good

[@MegaFrannypants]

Yay 👏👏👏

[@MegaFrannypants]

Also thank you for your sticktuitiveness, eventhough my pick was a bit slow and a little glitchy. I really enjoyed this ❤❤❤

[@peteryang6290]

hi this game good you play

[@SongsHappen]

omg two hoursss

[@meowthchu7307]

wow i just saw this

[@aibelledelacruz1288]

I likes it!

[@KingEndymionrose]

WHAT up people how your day.

[@MrKravin]

Going very good :)

[@KingEndymionrose]

@@MrKravin my day just got better because of you vids^3^).

[@spicybeantofu]

Having a meh day.

[@monke9326]

epic

[@WeroVarela619]

This fucked me up lol

[@blackcatsforever]

LOL

[@RoseRitonya]

Loving the video! But holy mackerel is that ghost voice of his annoying!

[@piepivotmonitor5986]

If you're a foreign game developer, don't just translate the game and release it. Get an English proof reader. The broken English in this game kinda took away from the seriousness of it.

[@kwhiting51]

U are beautiful inside & out 💙

[@sambojangles5175]

Why you so tan?

[@spicybeantofu]

Its warm where he lives? He prob goes outside lol