MatPat discusses the YouTube series "Petscop," a fake Let's Play of a fake Pokémon game, and its mysterious storyline. The game appears to be haunted, with strange glitches and demo sequences. MatPat uncovers a deep, twisted tale of kidnappings and secret murders spanning decades. The story revolves around two men: Marvin, a killer and child abuser, and Rainer, the creator of Petscop seeking revenge for his brother's death. The game's narrative is revealed through hidden letters and synchronizations, exposing Marvin's crimes against his daughter, Care, and Rainer's brother, Michael. The video ends with a cliffhanger, setting up a continuation of the mystery in the next episode.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. The Petscop YouTube series is a Let's Play of a fake Pokémon game.
2. The series has 12 videos, with the first 10 released before the Game Theory episode was made.
3. Two more installments of Petscop were released on Christmas Day 2017 and January 4th of the same year.
4. The series has introduced a large amount of new information, which has helped to uncover a deep and twisted tale.
5. The story of Petscop revolves around two men, a murderer, and the man who is out to punish him for his crimes.
6. The murderer's name is Marvin, and he is also known as the Shadow Monster Man.
7. The man who is out to punish Marvin is Rainer, the creator of Petscop.
8. The story of Petscop begins in 1977, when Marvin takes two women to a windmill, but only one returns alive.
9. Seventeen years later, in 1995, Marvin kidnaps and abuses Rainer's brother, Michael Hammond.
10. Michael eventually takes his own life due to the trauma he experienced.
11. Marvin's daughter, Care, is also a victim of his abuse.
12. Rainer creates the game of Petscop as a means of avenging his brother's death and exposing Marvin's crimes.
13. The game contains hidden messages and clues that reveal the story of Marvin's crimes.
14. The game's loading screens contain real-life imagery that is relevant to the story.
15. The series has been praised for its intricate plotting and storytelling.