The speaker, Brian, is introducing a Let's Play of the game Slender: The Eight Pages, which he describes as a horror game that gained popularity on YouTube around 2012. He mentions that it was one of the first such games, and that it was featured in a viral video by PewDiePie. The game involves collecting eight notes in a forest while avoiding a faceless entity, with the difficulty increasing with each note collected.
Brian shares his personal anecdotes about the game, including how it influenced his gaming habits and how it was a source of entertainment during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also mentions that he's playing the original version of the game, which he believes was the most popular and impactful version.
Throughout the gameplay, Brian shares his thoughts and experiences, commenting on the game's scares and its cultural impact. He also makes jokes and references to his own life, such as his habit of looking back when playing scary games.
The gameplay is interspersed with comments and observations from Brian, who expresses surprise at the game's continued ability to scare him despite its age. He also talks about the game's influence on his gaming habits and the gaming community's response to the video.
Brian concludes the video by reflecting on the game's impact and his own experiences playing it, expressing hope that it can continue to entertain and scare players.
1. The speaker is playing a game called "Slender Maine" and this is a "let's play" video.
2. The game was popular on YouTube around 2014, with many people making videos about it.
3. The speaker noticed a trend of horror games appearing on YouTube around a certain time each year.
4. The game was one of the first of its kind, appearing in 2012.
5. The speaker is experiencing flashbacks from when they were twelve years old.
6. The goal of the game is to collect eight notes while alone in a forest with only a flashlight.
7. Each note triggers a frightening event, and the difficulty increases with each one.
8. The speaker decided to play the original version of the game, which was very popular on YouTube.
9. The game has multiple locations, each linked to its own notes.
10. The speaker is experiencing a sense of déjà vu, believing they have been in the same location before.
11. The speaker mentions that the game was filmed by several popular YouTubers, including Pewdiepie.
12. The speaker is playing the game in quarantine, and finds it to be a good way to pass the time.
13. The speaker mentions another game, War Thunder, which they also play during quarantine.
14. The speaker has a habit of looking back when playing something scary.
15. The speaker is experiencing a sense of dread as they approach the final note.
16. The speaker concludes the video by saying they will continue to play the game and reach the final note.