Max Derrat"Why do you say 'Stay yellow', Max?" Yes, it's because I use a "Simpsons" avatar, but there's another reason behind it. Find out by clicking here.
STAY YELLOW - The Origin and Meaning of My CatchphraseMax Derrat2021-08-21 | "Why do you say 'Stay yellow', Max?" Yes, it's because I use a "Simpsons" avatar, but there's another reason behind it. Find out by clicking here.
1. Abstract Art and Video Games: 0:00 - 2:08 2. What is Ico and Why It's Important: 2:09 - 4:40 3. Synopsis (NO SPOILERS): 4:41 - 5:59 4. Story-Telling Without a Story: 6:00 - 9:04 5. Awe-Inspiring Visuals in 2001: 9:05 - 11:00 6. Ico and Yorda: 11:01 - 13:15 7. Various Games Inspired by Ico: 13:16 - 17:24 8. Summary: 17:25 - 17:54 9. Outro: 17:55 - 18:27Why NieR: Automata is the Most Profound Video Game Ever MadeMax Derrat2024-04-26 | Special thanks to Steven for helping edit this video, and Indi for making the thumbnail art!
#metalgearsolid #metalgearNieR: Replicant is the Greatest Flawed Gem in GamingMax Derrat2024-03-30 | I've never encountered a game where most of its elements reach utter perfection, only to be let down by somewhat unrefined gameplay.
Extra footage borrowed from Shirrako (mostly footage from the first hour and a half of the game)
#nier #nierreplicant #nierautomataThe Most Underrated Video Game of the Last DecadeMax Derrat2024-03-20 | There's no shortage of amazing games that were not met with the financial success they deserved. But which one has the greatest split between artistic excellence and sales?
Twitter: twitter.com/maxderrat Discord Link: discord.gg/EuyNXpN Twitch: twitch.tv/maxderratDrakengard SUCKS... But Its Genius (NieR Series)Max Derrat2024-03-10 | Always wanted to play Drakengard, but never did for some reason. I wanted to correct this because I'm such a fan of the NieR series, which spawned out of Drakengard. I CERTAINLY did not get what I expected, and that was both a good thing and a bad thing.
#drakengard #nier #nierautomataThe Most Disappointing Silent Hill GameMax Derrat2024-02-29 | Try out the Unicorn Overlord Demo HERE: gsght.com/c/lxdzj8
#fearandhunger #fearandhunger2 #horrorWhy the 4 Elements Show Up Everywhere in Fiction (Earth, Air, Fire, Water)Max Derrat2024-02-13 | Have you ever noticed that the four classical elements (Earth, Air, Fire and Water) show up everywhere in fantasy fiction? Why are they so overused? Turns out... there might be a psychological factor at play.
1. Introduction: 0:00 - 1:23 2. Origins in Ancient Greece: 1:24 - 3:19 3. Why "Four" Elements (Part 1): 3:20 - 4:54 4. Why "Four" Elements (Part 2): 4:55 - 6:27 5. Psychology of the Four Elements: 6:28 - 8:35 6. Applying this Knowledge to Media: 8:36 - 8:53 6a. Devil May Cry: 8:54 - 9:48 6b. The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap: 9:49 - 9:57 6c. The Legacy of Kain: 9:58 - 10:08 6d. Dark Souls 1 and 2: 10:09 - 11:05 6e. Shin Megami Tensei 3: Nocturne: 11:06 - 12:04 6f. Pokemon: 12:05 - 12:37 6g. The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask: 12:38 - 15:03 7. What This All Tells Us: 15:04 - 16:03 8. Outro: 16:04
Other Media that Uses the Four Elements:
- Avatar: The Last Airbender - Bionicle - Captain Planet - Culdcept - Fantastic Four - The Fifth Element - Final Fantasy (particular 1 and 9) - Fire Emblem - Genshin Impact - Golden Sun - Harry Potter - Haunting Ground - Lego Ninjago - Percy Jackson - Tactics: Ogre - Winx Club - Xenoblade Chronicles - Xiaolin Showdown
(I'll add more when people suggest others)A Lifelong Silent Hill Fan Reviews The Short MessageMax Derrat2024-02-05 | Finally! Something from the Silent Hill franchise that we can actually PLAY. Was it worth the 10-year wait? Let's find out.
Silent Hill: The Short Message (STREAM): We had technical difficulties. My capture card stopped recording mid-stream. Apparently it is too old to handle the game. I'm going to try streaming again tomorrow... either from a new capture card or from the PS5 directly.
#konami #blooberteamThe Most Inspirational Video Game Ever MadeMax Derrat2024-01-31 | Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCj8orMezFWVcoN-4S545Wtw/joinThe Philosophy of Dragons DogmaMax Derrat2024-01-22 | I CANNOT WAIT for Dragon's Dogma 2, and its mostly because I cannot wait to see it live up to the potential of Dragon's Dogma 1. This is especially true in regards to its story, which is so brilliant underneath, but often gets overlooked because that brilliance isn't as obvious on the surface. Today, I'm going to elucidate the philosophical themes that underlie this amazing game.
1. Introduction: 0:00 - 2:57 2. Sponsorship: 2:58 - 4:17 3. Story Recap: 4:18 - 9:22 4. Philosophy (Part 1) - Idealism: 9:23 - 10:31 5. Philosophy (Part 2) - Schopenhauer and Salvation: 10:32 - 12:58 6. Philosophy (Part 3) - Nietzsche and Amor Fati: 12:59 - 16:04 7. The Character of Daimon: 16:05 - 17:32 8. What Do You Will?: 17:33 - 18:26 9. Outro: 18:27 - 18:58
#dragonsdogma #capcomgamesFinal Fantasy VIII Was Deeper Than You RememberMax Derrat2024-01-13 | Final Fantasy VIII is an absolutely genius game at its core... yet, it's my second least favorite of all the games I have played. This is because the execution of all those genius ideas at its core tends to vary depending on your personal temperament. Therefore, I can totally understand why people love and hate this game. For some people, those ideas will all be executed very well, and for some, not well at all. Today, though, I want to try and elucidate what I believe FF8 was trying to do, so maybe people who love and hate the game can see the good in it.
1. Experimental Games: 0:00 - 1:16 2. Final Fantasy 8's Experimental Story and Gameplay: 1:17 - 4:55 3. Squall Character Analysis: 4:56 - 10:10 4. Fate in Final Fantasy VIII: 10:11 - 13:11 5. Edea Character Analysis: 13:12 - 15:10 6. THAT Scene at the Orphanage: 15:11 - 16:58 7. Squall's Fate as a Leader: 16:59 - 19:35 8. Squall's Fate with Rinoa: 19:36 - 22:09 9. My Interpretation of the Ending: 22:10 - 24:18 10. Outro: 24:19 - 24:30
#finalfantasy #gamingThis Movie Will Give You an Out-of-Body ExperienceMax Derrat2024-01-04 | Man... this movie will mess you up... but it's worth it...
#snesFear and Hunger is One Big Occult Metaphor and Heres WhyMax Derrat2023-12-08 | This game is as brutal as it is deep. It's really surprising the level of understanding Miro Haverinen had of games like Silent Hill and Dark Souls, and manga like Berserk... and how he managed to mix the themes/concepts of those games into something original.
1. Foreward - In Sterquilinis Invenitur: 0:00 - 1:28 2. What is Fear and Hunger: 1:29 - 3:34 3. Why It Was Recommended to Me So Much: 3:35 - 4:48 4. Important Characters and Concepts: 4:49 - 8:37 5. The Cycle of Disappointing Gods: 8:38 - 9:33 6. How to Transcend These Gods: 9:34 - 10:34 7. Marriage, Androgyny and Rebis: 10:35 - 14:37 8. The Gold and the Void (GENIUS): 14:38 - 16:11 9. The Fate of the Alchemist: 16:12 - 17:44 10. The Best Ending?: 17:45 - 18:34 11. Fullmetal Alchemist Reference: 18:35 - 19:15 12. Outro: 19:16 - 19:48
#fearandhunger #horrorgamingThis Anime Will Haunt Your Thoughts for YearsMax Derrat2023-11-29 | This anime is something I have wanted to talk about for years, but didn't know how. First, it's subject matter is very sensitive, so I didn't know how to present it in a delicate and respectful way. Second, the critical response to this anime is mixed to put it lightly. From what I understand, people generally love the first seven episodes, but severely dislike the last five, and I can understand why. I even agree with a lot of the criticisms. Nonetheless, I find the premise of the show... and the questions it asks so intriguing, that I think it's worth your time.
#animeTop 10 Most Philosophical Video GamesMax Derrat2023-11-20 | Video games can be just like any other educational tool. For myself, I learned everything I know from video games... mainly because it was something I had always been interested in. I would have never picked up a psychology, philosophy, or history textbook out of pure interest if video games didn't inspire that love. With this video, I hope to maybe set out a framework so other people can go down a similar path.
Extra Game Footage Borrowed From:
- Shirrako (for entry #3) - Rabid Retrospect games (for entry #4) - Video Game Movies (Deus Ex)
10. Outer Wilds 9. Bioshock 8. Fallout: New Vegas 7. (same as my #3) 6. (same as my #2) 5. Deus Ex 4. (Same as my #5) 3. (same as my #4) 2. SOMA 1. (same as my #1)
Twitter: twitter.com/maxderrat Discord Link: discord.gg/EuyNXpN Twitch: twitch.tv/maxderratAlan Wake 2 - Secrets, Answers and Sequel TheoriesMax Derrat2023-11-11 | Alan Wake 2 might be the most confusing game I have ever played. With any other game, that confusion would turn me off from wanting to engage... but the writing in this game is crafted in such a way that I can not help but seek out answers to the game's myriad of mysteries, and enjoy myself while doing so. With this video, I hope to clearly outline what those answers are, and determine where the narrative might go from there.
1. Mini-Review: 0:00 - 1:32 2. Setting Up the Analysis: 1:33 - 1:54 3. Answer #1 - Alex Casey's True Nature: 1:55 - 3:47 4. Setting Up Summary of Game's Ending: 3:48 - 4:01 5. Answer #2 - Mr. Scratch's True Nature: 4:02 - 4:46 6. Continuing Summary: 4:47 - 7:02 7. Theory - It's Not a Loop, It's a Spiral: 7:03 - 8:06 8. Evidence #1 - Collective Unconscious and Archetypes: 8:07 - 9:23 9. Evidence #2 - The Self, Shadow and Anima: 9:24 - 12:33 10. Answer #3 - Thomas Zane's True Nature: 12:34 - 15:41 11. Answer #4 - Wrapping Up My Theory: 15:42 - 16:40 12. MIND-BLOWING DETAIL: 16:41 - 17:36 13. Outro: 17:37 - 18:28
#horror #alanwake2 #alanwakeA Lifelong Silent Hill Fan LOSES IT Over Silent Hill: Ascension (RANT)Max Derrat2023-11-03 | Well, you guys wanted it, so here it is. Sorry if my thoughts aren't as comprehensive as they could have been. My lack of pre-existing interest in Silent Hill: Ascension, combined with my massive disappointment despite my already low expectations, made me just want to do an off-the-cuff rant. Hopefully in some way this is useful.
#silenthillThe Tetraforce Theory - The Legend of Zelda (NEW DISCOVERIES 2023)Max Derrat2023-11-02 | I have wanted to do this video for a couple of months now, but refrained from doing so because I didn't know how. One half of me says there is nothing to this theory, while the other half says there is. To try and reconcile these opposing sentiments, I thought I would present my findings and let you guys determine whether there is anything there.
Extra footage from BeardBear, Gamer's Little Playground.
1. Intro to the Tetraforce Theory: 0:00 - 4:08 2. The Psychology of Trinities: 4:09 - 6:42 3. The Psychology of Quaternities: 6:43 - 11:12 4. Application to the Triforce: 11:13 - 14:39 5. One Major Problem with My Theory: 14:40 - 15:10 6. Any Other Evidence?: 15:11 - 18:17 7. My Stance on the Tetraforce Theory: 18:18 - 19:38 8. Outro: 19:39 - 20:27
#zelda #zeldatearsofthekingdomThis Horror Movie Predicted the FutureMax Derrat2023-10-25 | Looks like somebody beat Kojima by 18 years. :P
#spooktober #horrorCapcoms Forgotten Alchemic Gem from the PS2 EraMax Derrat2023-10-16 | When I play a horror game for the second time, almost nothing about it makes me feel scared or tense. Haunting Ground is the exception to that rule.
1. The State of Modern Horror Games: 0:00 - 3:10 2. The Tragedy of Haunting Ground's Release: 3:11 - 6:13 3. Synopsis: 6:14 - 7:59 4. How Haunting Ground's Horror Stays Fresh: 8:00 - 8:37 4a. Reviewing the Typical Survival-Horror Formula: 8:38 - 9:25 4b. Haunting Ground's Combat: 9:26 - 10:36 4c. RUN AWAY! 10:37 - 11:13 4d. Dynamic Encounters and Panic: 11:14 - 12:10 4e. Summary of Gameplay 12:11 - 12:41 5. A Very Good Boy: 12:42 - 14:43 6. Haunting Ground's Themes: 14:44 - 16:29 7. ALCHEMY: 16:30 - 20:55 8. Final Reflections and Emulation: 20:56 - 22:02 9. Outro: 22:03 - 22:22
Extra Haunting Ground Footage Borrowed From Weiss Network TV Extra Resident Evil Footage Borrowed From Vash12349 Extra Silent Hill Footage Borrowed From Shirrako
Azoth in alchemy is the name given to the "perfect substance". It is sometimes equated with the elixir of eternal life that resides within the Philosopher's Stone, but also with the spirit of the alchemical God Mercurius.
Having the enemies of the game pursue Fiona for her Azoth, so she may allow Aureolis to reincarnate endlessly, lines up well with Azoth's identification with the elixir.
As for Azoth's relation to Mercurius and why that is relevant... Mercurius is the world soul/spirit that resides within the void of space... who binds and penetrates every aspect of existence like cosmic glue. Mercurius, like the Azoth, is everlasting, and its symbols reflect that fact.
There are two symbols often associated with Mercurius. One is the "Caduceus Staff". See, the name "Mercurius" is obviously derived from the Roman "Mercury", whose identifying symbol is the caduceus staff (the intertwining snakes), which we see in numerous places throughout the game and, of course, on the game's cover art. As I said in the video, the compound mercury is associated with the human spirit. For one to contain the spirit (the mercury) of Mercurius, is to contain the Azoth, the substance that grants eternal life.
The other symbol is the "Ouroboros", a snake who eats his own tail (we also see that in the game). This symbol represents two things. First, it represents the aforementioned void of space. More specifically, it represents the void of space prior to the creation of the universe, when all of life was contained in one everlasting seed. This seed, like the ouroboros, represents a paradox. It is a unity of all opposites.
To round things out, the word "Azoth" represents this unity of opposites as well. The name is constructed to reflect this. A-Z = the first and last letters of the English language. A-O = Alpha and Omega (the first and last letters in Greek). A - T(h) = Aleph to Tau (the first and last letters in the Hebrew language).
To summarize everything we have said here as an equation:
Azoth = Mercurius; Mercurius = World Soul/Spirit; World Soul/Spirit = Ouroboros; Ouroboros = Azoth
Repeat in one never ending circle.
#horror #spooktoberLies of Ps Lore is GENIUS (Secrets, Mythology and Anime References)Max Derrat2023-10-08 | NO SPOILERS UNTIL 9:39. This game's lore and mythology is unbelievably deep, and nobody seems to have really noticed. With this video, I will be pointing out a variety of secrets and references this game has.
1. Introduction: 0:00 - 2:15 2. NO SPOILERS: 2:16 - 2:39 3. Monad's Lamp Secret: 2:40 - 7:04 4. Sophia Secret: 7:05 - 8:37 5. Anime Reference #1 - Ergo Proxy: 8:38 - 9:22 6. SPOILERS INCOMING: 9:23 - 9:39 7. History of Valentinus and the Alchemists: 9:40 - 11:05 8. Simon Manus and Simon Magus: 11:06 - 12:10 9. The Gold of the Alchemists: 12:11 - 12:56 10. The Nature of Ergo: 12:57 - 14:14 11. THIS WILL BLOW YOUR MIND: 14:15 - 14:25 12. Anime Reference #2 - Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood: 14:26 - 16:00 13. Outro: 16:01 - 16:26
Twitter: twitter.com/maxderrat Discord Link: discord.gg/EuyNXpN Twitch: twitch.tv/maxderratThe Most Underrated Silent Hill GameMax Derrat2023-09-30 | The Western Silent Hill games tend to get lumped together as being collectively worse than the ones produced by Team Silent (Silent Hill 1-4). Is this deserved? Mostly... but with the exception of one game released back in 2009. A game that introduced many innovative qualities that were in keeping with the spirit of Silent Hill and have tragically remained mostly unexplored in horror games since then. This is Silent Hill: Shattered Memories.
Extra Silent Hill 1 Footage borrowed from Shirrako
1. Introduction (When You Can't Please Everybody, Make the Best Game You Can): 0:00 - 2:29 2. Opening Arguments for Shattered Memories Being Underrated: 2:30 - 4:18 3. Development History: 4:19 - 7:37 4. Is Shattered Memories a Silent Hill 1 Remake?: 7:38 - 8:37 5. The Psych-Profiling System: 8:38 - 12:40 6. Poor Creature Design: 12:41 - 14:08 7. The Chase Sequences: 14:09 - 16:03 8. Why Shattered Memories Works, Despite the Negatives: 16:04 - 19:03 9. Outro: 19:04 - 19:48
#silenthill #horror #konamiHow to Become an Alchemist (Tutorial)Max Derrat2023-09-22 | You guys requested it, so here it is: a video teaching you how to become an alchemist! In this video, I use all of my alchemical knowledge to direct you down the path towards becoming an alchemist. I provide the easiest books to read, and the hardest, most rewarding books to read, and the order in which you should read them in order to glean the most knowledge in the easiest way (whether you want to become an alchemist or just want to study it). I also talk about how I got into alchemy, as well as other forms of media to help you along your journey.
1. Introduction: 0:00 - 1:42 2. How I Got Into Alchemy: 1:43 - 3:29 3. Alchemy's Links to Psychological Theory: 3:30 - 6:44 4. The Most Common Misconception About Alchemy: 6:45 - 8:03 5. How is Alchemy Useful, if At All: 8:04 - 9:59 6. Books to Read (Easiest): 10:00 - 12:48 7. Books to Read (Hardest): 12:49 - 14:33 8. YouTubers Who Talk About Alchemy: 14:34 - 14:50 9. Alchemic Media (Games, TV): 14:51 - 15:47 10. Outro: 15:48 - 16:10
#alchemyThis Game is a Profound Modern Religious ParableMax Derrat2023-09-13 | The modern age sees us moving beyond full commitment towards a single religion, and more towards inward spiritual development. This game uses the religions of the past to craft a modern day parable which aids us on that inner journey.
1. Intro: 0:00 - 2:43 2. Parable vs. Narrative: 2:44 - 4:29 3. Synopsis (NO SPOILERS): 4:30 - 8:17 4. Buddhism and Conception: 8:18 - 8:49 5. Reasons and their Philosophy: 8:50 - 13:21 6. The Best Reason and Its Symbolism: 13:22 - 18:12 7. Outro: 18:13 - 18:57The Undiscovered Secrets of the Triforce (New Zelda Discoveries???)Max Derrat2023-09-04 | Get an exclusive @Surfshark deal! Enter promo code MAXDERRAT for an extra 3 months free at https://surfshark.deals/maxderrat
There's more to this ubiquitous symbol than we thought. In this potentially two-part series, I will unveil the secret inspiration for the Triforce, as well as some of the esoteric symbolism behind it in the second part.
1. Introduction: 0:00 - 1:46 2. Sponsor Segment (Surfshark): 1:47 - 3:08 3. Known History of the Triforce Symbol: 3:09 - 6:11 4. Why Triangles and Why Three: 6:12 - 7:29 5. Linking Hinduism to the Golden Goddesses: 7:30 - 12:54 6. Summary: 12:55 - 13:50 7. Outro: 13:51 - 14:25
#zelda #gamingMajoras Mask is One Big Buddhist Metaphor and Heres Why (NEW DISCOVERIES)Max Derrat2023-08-27 | Welcome to my first ever video on The Legend of Zelda. Zelda has always been a huge blindspot for me. Up until last year, the closest I had ever gotten to a Zelda game was when I played an hour of Ocarina of Time about a year ago. Then last year, I put out a post asking people if I ever did a video on a Zelda game, which one should I do, and the response I got was overwhelmingly in favor of Majora's Mask. That said, I did play Ocarina of Time first anyway (because of its legendary status and because it comes before Majora's Mask chronologically). It took me a full year to get to Majora's Mask, and I'm so regretful that it took me this long. This game's lore is OFF. THE. CHAIN.
#zelda #gamingThis Game Gave Me an Existential CrisisMax Derrat2023-08-18 | Normally when you go to space in a video game, it's to shoot bad guys... not to philosophize about your place in an infinitely expanding universe. The Outer Wilds made me to exactly that. So much so that it actually made me reflect on my life's existential struggles... reacquainting me with the pain I went through. Thankfully, this game did offer me a piece of wisdom to deal with those struggles that I never considered.
1. Existentialism and the Size of Our Universe: 0:00 - 2:08 2. Outer Wilds (Spoiler-Free Synopsis): 2:08 - 3:19 3. Fragmented Story-Telling and How it Teaches Us to Philosophize: 3:20 - 4:17 4. The Time-Loop: 4:18 - 6:08 5. The Horrific Fate of the Nomai (SPOILERS): 6:09 - 9:39 6. My Existential Crisis: 9:40 - 11:16 7. My First Method of Coping: 11:17 - 12:46 8. Quantum Physics 101: 12:47 - 15:34 9. My Second Method of Coping: 15:35 - 16:35 10. The Contradiction of These Two Methods: 16:36 - 17:34 11. Seeking a Way Out of My Crisis: 17:35 - 20:20 12. Revelation: 20:21 - 21:40 13. Conclusion: 21:41 - 22:23
#philosophy #existentialism #gamingThe Greatest Unsolved Mystery in Television History (SOLVED)Max Derrat2023-08-10 | TV shows often introduce mysteries that don't get resolved, and this can be for a variety of reasons. Thankfully, these mysteries don't tend to ruin the show as a whole. That said, there is one show that TV fandom tends to point to as the prime offender when it comes to introducing mysteries and not giving them explicit answers. That is LOST. In its defense, most of the mysteries of LOST do have answers, but they are answers you have to intuit for yourself. Today, I want to focus in one what I believe is not just LOST's biggest mystery, but what might be the greatest mystery in the history of the television medium.
I am of the belief that the light that sits at the heart of the island is the divine force of fate that is orchestrating everybody's life. It is why Locke says that the "island brought them there" in the Season 1 Finale. That is where the electromagnetic fluctuations come from. The DHARMA Initiative are manipulating the electromagnetism coming from the light to alter their fate.Silent Hill Mythology - Secrets of the Rituals (NEW DISCOVERIES 2023)Max Derrat2023-08-02 | Special thanks to Demento Liszt Art for their design of Walter on the cross in the thumbnail! Check out their Instagram page here! instagram.com/demento_liszt_art
It's been over a year since my last Silent Hill Mythology video. I only do a video in that series when I got something new and exciting to talk about. Today, I got exactly that. We all know that the Silent Hill mythos is drenched in occult symbolism and psychological concepts. Today, I got something that involves both, and it has to do with a certain ritual you can perform in Silent Hill 2 and Silent Hill 4.
#silenthill #konamiHidden Symbolism in Final Fantasy XVIMax Derrat2023-07-25 | The symbolism in Final Fantasy XVI is probably the most brilliant I have witnessed in a Final Fantasy game since 7.
0:00 - 1:48: Final Fantasy IX's Theme of Free Will 1:49 - 2:56: Final Fantasy XVI's Re-opening of the Free-Will Debate 2:57 - 3:13: SPOILER WARNING 3:14 - 4:49: Recapping the Villain's Plan 4:50 - 6:03: Choice and Consciousness 6:04 - 8:19: Integrating the Shadow 8:20 - 9:48: When We FINISH Integrating the Shadow... 9:49 - 10:58: The Ouroboros Armor and Ifrit Risen 10:59 - 12:01: LOTS of Christian Symbolism 12:02 - 13:35: Mythos vs. Logos 13:36 - 17:37: Addressing the Ending 17:38 - 18:05: Outro
Twitter: twitter.com/maxderrat Discord Link: discord.gg/EuyNXpN Twitch: twitch.tv/maxderratTop 10 Video Game AuteursMax Derrat2023-07-17 | We are all familiar with the concept of the auteur... of an artist with a larger-than-life or over-the-top personality that takes their craft super-seriously. With this video, I wanted to celebrate the people who embody the auteur concept best in the world of video games.
TWO EXTRA HONORABLE MENTIONS:
Warren Spector - Primarily for what he did with Ultima and Deus Ex. What he did with Ultima is raise the bar for storytelling, permitting more in-depth narratives in gaming. This reached its apotheosis in Deus Ex 1, which I think has not only one of the best stories in gaming, but is just one of the best games ever made.
Tim Schaefer - His inclusion is motivated for his idiosyncratic style and his ability to shift between a variety of different types of projects.
Twitter: twitter.com/maxderrat Discord Link: discord.gg/EuyNXpN Twitch: twitch.tv/maxderratKinos Journey is a Philosophical MasterpieceMax Derrat2023-07-09 | After I did my video on Ergo Proxy, where I suggested it MIGHT be the most philosophical anime of all time, I had people suggest alternatives. The number one suggestion was Kino's Journey, and my god... it might be even better.
#animeThe Worst Silent Hill Game?Max Derrat2023-06-30 | This week I take a deeper look into one of the more hated entries in the silent hill franchise and where the hate is rooted from.
After Konami outsourced the Silent Hill IP to western developers, there was a significant difference in quality in maintaining the Silent Hill experience. Now that western developers are once again in charge of building Silent Hill back up, can we expect them to learn from past mistakes?
#silenthill #konamiThe Most Profound Moment in Movie History?Max Derrat2023-06-22 | Special thanks to Indi, once again, for helping make this video possible.
This week I explain one of my boldest claims to date, the most profound moment in the history of cinema.
Unlike video games which have been around for less than half a century, movies and literature have challenged human thought for exponentially longer. This is why I have hesitated to make this claim in the past... until now. I have decided to analyze a movie that just may have the most profound and compelling moment in cinematic history.
#discoelysium #philosophyThe Trippiest Anime Ever MadeMax Derrat2023-05-28 | Inception before Inception was a thing. SPECIAL THANKS TO STEVEN SMILANICH FOR HELPING EDIT THIS VIDEO!
#anime #paprikaAlan Wake 2 - Who THAT Character Is (Its NOT Max Payne)Max Derrat2023-05-25 | Link to my Thoughts on the Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake Announcement: youtube.com/@maxderrat/community
#alanwake #remedy #maxpayneThe Big Problem With a Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake (NO ONE IS TALKING ABOUT THIS)Max Derrat2023-05-20 | If Metal Gear Solid's return is kicked off with a remake of Snake Eater, that poses serious problems if they decide to do other remakes after that.
1. Why Konami Won't Let Go of Their IP: 0:00 - 1:57 2. Why Metal Gear WILL Return: 1:58 - 3:29 3. Why Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake Will be the First: 3:30 - 4:15 4. Metal Gear Solid 3 Rumors: 4:16 - 5:46 5. Why It's Okay to Start With a Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake: 5:47 - 7:57 6. The One HUGE Problem That Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake Poses: 7:58 - 13:23 7. Questions: 13:24 - 13:49
#metalgearsolid #metalgearsolid #playstationThe Most Divisive Silent Hill Game?Max Derrat2023-05-13 | Silent Hill 4 is often considered the black sheep of the franchise; the "Dark Souls 2" of Silent Hill. Yes, I just made a Dark Souls comparison, because it is apt. But does it deserve that perception? In my opinion, primarily no... but in some respects, yes. Let's discuss.
#silenthill #konami #horrorgamingSekiro and Elden Ring - An Undiscovered, Mind-Blowing ConnectionMax Derrat2023-05-04 | You guys are going to LOVE this.
#eldenring #fromsoftware #sekiroThe Deepest Game from the Shin Megami Tensei FranchiseMax Derrat2023-04-26 | I have wanted to jump into the Shin Megami Tensei franchise for a while now. After all, the games seem to be made for somebody like me... what with all their appeals to real world religions, their deities and their symbols. I just didn't know where to start for the longest time. I wanted to pick the deepest game from the series, but there was no clear indication as to which one was the deepest. Then, something happened that made me realize the perfect game to play first. Find out how I made my decision, and just how deep that game goes.
#smt #shinmegamitenseiThe Unparalleled Brilliance of Yu-Gi-Ohs Lore - Eastern MythsMax Derrat2023-04-23 | Special thanks to Steven Smilanch for editing this video!
You get to hear my wife's lovely voice in this video! Last year, my wife and I collaborated on a Yu-Gi-Oh video. In that video, we showed the brilliant ways the creators of the game made use of real-life myths and incorporated them into aesthetics and gameplay. That old video was focused on Western myths, while this video is focused on Eastern myths.
#yugioh #yu-gi-ohThe Most Philosophical Anime Ever Made?Max Derrat2023-04-15 | This week I finally take a deeper dive and analyze the most requested anime series from my audience, Ergo Proxy.
What was once my most difficult to watch series ended up being a self-fulfilling experience rich in philosophy that allows the viewer to experience its many layers with little hand-holding. Ergo Proxy offers a unique experience and may be the most philosophical anime of all time.