The video is a discussion about the game "Yandere Simulator", a game about stalking and killing rival characters in a school setting. The game has been in development for over a decade and is known for its extensive features and systems. However, it has been criticized for its inefficiencies, with one developer noting that the game's code is "as inefficient as possible." The video also discusses the game's creator, Yandere Dev, who has been criticized for his responses to allegations of grooming a minor. The video concludes by expressing disbelief and disappointment in Yandere Dev's actions.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. Yandere Simulator is a game about being a yandere, a Japanese archetype of a character whose love is expressed as an excessive obsession and possessiveness.
2. The game's development began on March 31st, 2014.
3. Yandere Simulator is a third-person social stealth sandbox game set in a school.
4. The game's main story mode involves eliminating 10 rival characters, each released one by one like episodes of a TV show.
5. Yandere Simulator is regularly updated, but it's not considered a live service game because it doesn't have microtransactions.
6. The game's development has been ongoing for over 9 years, with the creator spending a lot of time on unnecessary details and features.
7. Yandere Dev, the creator of the game, has a unique coding style that has been criticized for being inefficient.
8. The game's code has been a topic of discussion in the community, with some programmers pointing out errors and suggesting improvements.
9. Yandere Dev has been accused of interacting with a minor in a charged manner and has made a post apologizing for his actions.
10. The accusations against Yandere Dev include allegations of grooming and emotional abuse of a 16-year-old fan.
11. Yandere Dev has donated $1,000 to RAINN, but the donation has not changed the public's perception of his actions.
12. The voice actors for the game have removed Yandere Simulator from their resumes and are no longer working with the game.
13. The game's future is uncertain, with many people losing interest and the project no longer having financial backing.
14. Yandere Dev's behavior has raised concerns about his interactions with minors and his suitability to work on a project that involves young characters.
15. There have been calls for law enforcement to investigate Yandere Dev's behavior and for Patreon and YouTube to reconsider their support for him.