“No vent hood in the kitchen?!” I love John’s home critiques. If he ever gets sick of being a youtuber I can see a career in interior design happening.
As a paranoid person who used to stay home alone a lot as a kid, this game put me SO on edge. DONT BE SO CLOSE TO THE WINDOWS 😭😭😭 Cool game! It did great in making me feel that anxiety I felt all the time when I was alone.
OMG yes!!! literally the same childhood you get so worried, like not to get near windows, or not to have your silhouette visible, make sure stuff like TV is on so it seems there are more people.... scary stuff as a kid! thankfully nothing bad has happened to me
the protagonist is so calm lol like just a slightly disappointed "dammit" when the whole power gets cut and "I don't remember that door being open" when seeing the front door WIDE OPEN WHILE HOME ALONE. Meanwhile myself and probably a lot of other people would've been freaking the hell out
@@olegsandratcvetochkov1623 Mhm!!! I would always try to leave a light on to pretend someone else was there with me and put chairs under the doorknobs to prevent anything bad happening!!! Nothing ever did but you can’t be too safe!!! 😂
If I was a game designer I would want John to play it just so I could get some good detailed feedback. I really do enjoy listening to the thoughts at the end of these videos
Honestly Johns thoughts at the end of his videos are amazing to me. I think it’s ruined my chances of ever liking any other let’s play channels again. All the other channel I’ve watched don’t have that and after just watching johns videos for so many years it’s weird to me not to have them.
I love when John plays home invasion horror. Maybe if he's still looking for ideas for WolfeWatch he could do a tier list/top ten of home invasion games or even movies?
Thank you everyone for participating in the password guessing game. I'm going to go ahead and reveal the answer now. S P O I L E R S It was "redmeansscary." Congrats if you got it right, it means you're an objectively better fan than the people who got it wrong. Just kidding, of course. Ha ha. - John
The count down was amazingly effective. Even I was getting anxious and was like John you need to hurry up!! It’s sad that the game ends there, because I do want to know what happens next!
Oh man, that countdown was terrifying! Highly effective, haha Also, this is why putting up curtains or blinds is one of the first things to do when moving in!! I need my privacy, nobody look at me, let me hermit in peace, haha
I'm just going to be honest, this demo was very bare bones and if it wasn't point and click then it would sink into the sea of horror games very quickly. However, I love when point and click is done correctly. This was done with thought and design and honestly that atmosphere when you finally get to look around after the movement animation felt genuinely scary. Audio design was also just right on point. I honestly feel pretty optimistic about this game.
Ngl I feel like this was kind of based off the recent popularity of Fears To Fathom, definitely feels like that with the food and the protagonist being a kid I think
@@Lucifronz Fair enough, everyone likes different things! I think, at the very least, the devs will make something good in the future even if it isn't this game
@@synthmalicious7541 That does seem possible. Hopefully they add even more originality to it in the full version. I feel at the very least this demo is a pretty solid base for them to build off of, just have to hope they do it right
I’m really impressed with the way this game used natural sounds to increase tension and uneasiness. When youre alone, small noises can be unsettling and my mind always goes to the darkest place, this game utilized that in such a smart way with point and click, almost like youre desperately dragging yourself from room to room with an ominous threat always present. Thats a cool demo thanks for playing it john
This game has so much potential, even to there are some "mistakes", the house looks great, the atmosphere is good, the count down made me ansious, Im really happy John liked it, and I hope the devs watch this before the release and take hos advices as an improvement for the game
Never knew I needed more point-clicker movement games like Dead Secret and At Dead of Night. Limiting movement can be good in games and it made for a good twist at the end of Airdorf’s Summer Night. A bit skeptical this game will have anything past hide-n-seek and key finding but I’d still be down for that countdown bit.
Wouldn't be lying if mentioned how I enjoyed John's assessment of the house decor and set up. This was fun! I am also excited to see this game! Thanks for playing!
Another game which had a similar click to move thing was At Dead of Night, which was really great at using the movement medium, good at setting up shots, while still being quick and fluid
I think the countdown sequence was awesome and really tense, and the point and click format helped add to the tension by feeling so slow, like you're not getting where you need to be fast enough. Also the sound design was great. 👍🏾
Short but sweet demo! I can foresee some good spooks with this style of game and the layout of the rooms, and the ending got to be pretty nerve-wracking! Bonus props for John liking the house design this time xD Him finding out all his clicks got reset and then his face when he heard the glass break were my favorite parts.
I think its neat! I like the point and click because in situations like that, i feel like if you're trying to do something quick, like with the timer going down, that the limited movement/pacing that it'd almost make me more nervous while playing lol. hope to see you play this when it comes out! :D
John, this is so random and you probably won't see this but you should play this liminal space horror game demo called Anemoiapolis. it is legitimately creepy
As someone who’s played Anemoiapolis (and thoroughly enjoyed it; I love replaying it cus I find it more relaxing than scary) and who has watched John for years, I honestly don’t think he’d be too fond of it at its current state; in terms of horror, it’s pretty lacking and empty outside of a certain level. I think he would find it boring rather than creepy, unfortunately :( but even so I’d also like to see him play it lmao
@@synarthrose you're probably right. I definitely find it relaxing too but also very creepy. It's a really poetic mix of the two that i don't think most people would understand or appreciate. at it's most basic, it's a walking simulator that isn't hit you over the head creepy and that probably doesn't really appeal to horror youtubers. i've seen him play a lot of random shit though😂 would be sick if he played it. also maybe it will be more appealing when the full game comes out.
im surprised by john being so nice about the house. windows were missing in the kitchen, 2 paintings next to eachother, 1 stretched jpg on the other painting, wallpaper in the bathroom, and more lol
This is actually facinating you did this playthrough. That movement mechanic is actually the concept I have been considering for my game. Seeing it in action is great research material. Thanks!
I love watching your videos knowing I am absolutly not able to play those games myself Like, power turns off, there's a killer somewhere, a screamer could come at any moment and he's like "Hm, there's a typewritter even tho I have a PC" XD
This game looks really promising! It definitely has some things that could be improved on but it ended up being pretty creepy, and the countdown was real tense. The point and click style is cool too, and I think limiting movement like that can be used to great effect in horror games.
I thought the same thing with the locomotion when I played it. I wanted to move faster, but after hitting the countdown portion I realized why it worked and adding tension with that limitation in mind!
7:41 actually scared me XD Not the jumpscare noise but the feeling of dread as the power went out and it was pitch black. One time when I was a kid, my mom wasn't home, possibly going somewhere to pick up my sister because she wasn't there either. The guy who was babysitting me was outside in his car probably smoking, I'm not sure. It was night time and I was on the computer in our living room, watching youtube. Right as the video ended, the power went out and it was pitch black. I was absolutely terrified and I don't really remember what happened other than me feeling my way to the front door and going out to my babysitter's car.
Countdowns are so effective in horror games! A great example is that terrifying jump scare in Squirrel Stapler, especially when, in the final seconds, ominous music starts playing.
I most appreciate there being an in-game reason for why some parts of the house are decorated and others are completely bare. but even a newly moved-in house has some kind of window treatments
Its very bare bones but yeah it's just a demo, hopefully they build from it. It has potential. I loved the house tour, yes people, this is what it's like in your 30s. I liked that beach painting too 😆. Speaking of point and click games, at dead of night was amazing!
![I was just trying to rob this place when the scissorman caught me - [The Night of the Scissors]](/img/n.gif)
i love how john always reads letters with wrong punctuation marks perfectly. "ILL COUNT TO 50" lmao
same! that's right up my alley for humor lol
“No vent hood in the kitchen?!” I love John’s home critiques. If he ever gets sick of being a youtuber I can see a career in interior design happening.
Seriously, his commentary is very accurate lol
John playing house flipper would be such a DELIGHT
John picks a fight with every ugly wallpaper he sees and it’s hilarious
Being negative and complaining about inconvenience things that doesn’t matter in a game doesn’t make him a career in “interior design”
@@rat4992 aww someone is butthurt.
Another episode of "Interior design of pixel house with John Wolfe."
These are my fav episodes lol
We gotta remind John to upload a new video on his WolfeWatch channel bc this is the content that keeps me going 😭
Not gonna lie, being almost 30, the interior design commentary is top quality.
As a paranoid person who used to stay home alone a lot as a kid, this game put me SO on edge. DONT BE SO CLOSE TO THE WINDOWS 😭😭😭 Cool game! It did great in making me feel that anxiety I felt all the time when I was alone.
Never happened.
@@flexsealman7096 bro what
OMG yes!!! literally the same childhood
you get so worried, like not to get near windows, or not to have your silhouette visible, make sure stuff like TV is on so it seems there are more people....
scary stuff as a kid! thankfully nothing bad has happened to me
the protagonist is so calm lol like just a slightly disappointed "dammit" when the whole power gets cut and "I don't remember that door being open" when seeing the front door WIDE OPEN WHILE HOME ALONE. Meanwhile myself and probably a lot of other people would've been freaking the hell out
@@olegsandratcvetochkov1623 Mhm!!! I would always try to leave a light on to pretend someone else was there with me and put chairs under the doorknobs to prevent anything bad happening!!! Nothing ever did but you can’t be too safe!!! 😂
If I was a game designer I would want John to play it just so I could get some good detailed feedback. I really do enjoy listening to the thoughts at the end of these videos
I feel like at least one dev has made a game just so John can give them advice for home decor
Honestly Johns thoughts at the end of his videos are amazing to me. I think it’s ruined my chances of ever liking any other let’s play channels again. All the other channel I’ve watched don’t have that and after just watching johns videos for so many years it’s weird to me not to have them.
Like house decor and stuff right?
That countdown was so anxiety inducing holy shit.
I love when John plays home invasion horror. Maybe if he's still looking for ideas for WolfeWatch he could do a tier list/top ten of home invasion games or even movies?
@Succulent Cranberry Wow how spooky and quirky
@Succulent Cranberry bruh thats just the stupidest comment ever. Its not creepy. Its just something that isnt happening. What a pointless comment
Thank you everyone for participating in the password guessing game. I'm going to go ahead and reveal the answer now.
S P O I L E R S
It was "redmeansscary." Congrats if you got it right, it means you're an objectively better fan than the people who got it wrong. Just kidding, of course. Ha ha.
- John
oh my god i thought it was "afuckingpassword" lmao
I KNEW IT OMG
Came to the comments to guess exactly this! *high-fives self*
The count down was amazingly effective. Even I was getting anxious and was like John you need to hurry up!! It’s sad that the game ends there, because I do want to know what happens next!
Oh man, that countdown was terrifying! Highly effective, haha
Also, this is why putting up curtains or blinds is one of the first things to do when moving in!! I need my privacy, nobody look at me, let me hermit in peace, haha
I'm just going to be honest, this demo was very bare bones and if it wasn't point and click then it would sink into the sea of horror games very quickly. However, I love when point and click is done correctly. This was done with thought and design and honestly that atmosphere when you finally get to look around after the movement animation felt genuinely scary. Audio design was also just right on point. I honestly feel pretty optimistic about this game.
Ngl I feel like this was kind of based off the recent popularity of Fears To Fathom, definitely feels like that with the food and the protagonist being a kid I think
I agree in general, but I had the opposite conclusion. I have very little expectations for this game.
@@Lucifronz Fair enough, everyone likes different things! I think, at the very least, the devs will make something good in the future even if it isn't this game
@@synthmalicious7541 That does seem possible. Hopefully they add even more originality to it in the full version. I feel at the very least this demo is a pretty solid base for them to build off of, just have to hope they do it right
I’m really impressed with the way this game used natural sounds to increase tension and uneasiness. When youre alone, small noises can be unsettling and my mind always goes to the darkest place, this game utilized that in such a smart way with point and click, almost like youre desperately dragging yourself from room to room with an ominous threat always present. Thats a cool demo thanks for playing it john
This game has so much potential, even to there are some "mistakes", the house looks great, the atmosphere is good, the count down made me ansious, Im really happy John liked it, and I hope the devs watch this before the release and take hos advices as an improvement for the game
Ah, a spooky play through from John before I go to bed. Excellent!
At least it wasn’t the HQ Residential House layout this time, eh, John?
Never knew I needed more point-clicker movement games like Dead Secret and At Dead of Night. Limiting movement can be good in games and it made for a good twist at the end of Airdorf’s Summer Night.
A bit skeptical this game will have anything past hide-n-seek and key finding but I’d still be down for that countdown bit.
I would LOVE to see John play the House Flipper Sim... It seems like a match made in heaven.
Great idea ! I’m surprised he hadn’t played it already honestly.
Wouldn't be lying if mentioned how I enjoyed John's assessment of the house decor and set up. This was fun! I am also excited to see this game! Thanks for playing!
"that's gonna get taken out of... context..." lmaooo the instant regret
Another game which had a similar click to move thing was At Dead of Night, which was really great at using the movement medium, good at setting up shots, while still being quick and fluid
I believe john played that, great game. Oh yes he mentions it lol
I think the countdown sequence was awesome and really tense, and the point and click format helped add to the tension by feeling so slow, like you're not getting where you need to be fast enough. Also the sound design was great. 👍🏾
YEAHHH! just got off work and got some John content, good startoff for the night.
Hi friend, I hope you enjoy and relax! (:
Yes! Just what I needed after a long day with weird anxiety
Short but sweet demo! I can foresee some good spooks with this style of game and the layout of the rooms, and the ending got to be pretty nerve-wracking! Bonus props for John liking the house design this time xD Him finding out all his clicks got reset and then his face when he heard the glass break were my favorite parts.
Two Dollar Trashcan is an EXCELLENT band name.
Dissing the menu right off the bat 😂😂
Got so excited seeing house in the title. I’m SO ready for John to absolutely roast the MC’s decor
Its not a john wolfe video without him critiquing the interior design
As simple as the gameplay was, it was very effective. Liked it a lot. Thanks for playing, John.
That was so good! As soon as I saw the open door I went, "NO." And then the countdown started! Ah!
Sad it ended so soon. John looking at houses makes me feel very cozy. I love you, John
Your videos are quickly becoming a nightly go -to for me. Almost peaceful and cathartic. Thanks for reminding me why I do youtube
4:17 "How much was this trashcan, like 2 dollars?" Me, with a £5 bin and an £800 fridge
Hm! Definitely a lotta potential with this one. Looking forward to seeing how it develops.
Thanks for the new video man! Have a great weekend !
John actually complementing the interior design of a video game house. It's been quite a while since he's done that
At Dead of Night is the best example of horror point-and-click being effective, in my opinion.
I really liked this game! The jump scare got me good, and overall the lighting was very effective.
I think its neat! I like the point and click because in situations like that, i feel like if you're trying to do something quick, like with the timer going down, that the limited movement/pacing that it'd almost make me more nervous while playing lol. hope to see you play this when it comes out! :D
It came out a couple days ago. Would love to see you play the full game!
I think it would be interesting to see John come up with his own horror game 🧐
If he used the hq residential house it'd be golden
@@sweetsunnyvibes that is every bit of highlarious and I'm all for it
As someone in their 40s, I always chuckle each time John says "Now that I'm in my 30s..." in a video. Ah, the youth. 😆
6:50 No mirror means there's fewer monsters to summon, like Bloody Mary, the Candy Man, or Biggie Smalls.
Even growing as a person, I will always cherish John's home decor insight
John's in a good mood, very less sass. I like that.
Always enjoy your videos, John! Easily my favourite TH-camr.
Very entertaining teaser. Thank you for playing, John.
love your attention to the home decor in this game 😂
No idea that a count down with changing music would add so much fun tension! This was awesome!
John, this is so random and you probably won't see this but you should play this liminal space horror game demo called Anemoiapolis. it is legitimately creepy
As someone who’s played Anemoiapolis (and thoroughly enjoyed it; I love replaying it cus I find it more relaxing than scary) and who has watched John for years, I honestly don’t think he’d be too fond of it at its current state; in terms of horror, it’s pretty lacking and empty outside of a certain level. I think he would find it boring rather than creepy, unfortunately :( but even so I’d also like to see him play it lmao
@@synarthrose you're probably right. I definitely find it relaxing too but also very creepy. It's a really poetic mix of the two that i don't think most people would understand or appreciate. at it's most basic, it's a walking simulator that isn't hit you over the head creepy and that probably doesn't really appeal to horror youtubers. i've seen him play a lot of random shit though😂 would be sick if he played it. also maybe it will be more appealing when the full game comes out.
im surprised by john being so nice about the house. windows were missing in the kitchen, 2 paintings next to eachother, 1 stretched jpg on the other painting, wallpaper in the bathroom, and more lol
Not even 5 minutes in and I'm already reminded why I can't wait for John to upload new content to WolfeWatch! lol
The moment it started counting down my lightbulb blew, great timing!
This is actually facinating you did this playthrough. That movement mechanic is actually the concept I have been considering for my game. Seeing it in action is great research material. Thanks!
I just wanted to come by and tell you I love your content. Thanks for making my nights more peaceful John.
Commentary like this makes me want more wolfewatch videos
Home critique John is my favorite John.
Your home critiques bring me so much joy. XD
I hope this game develops well! c:
I got on TH-cam to watch one of his old videos, and was greeted by this. Talk about timing.
I love watching your videos knowing I am absolutly not able to play those games myself
Like, power turns off, there's a killer somewhere, a screamer could come at any moment and he's like "Hm, there's a typewritter even tho I have a PC" XD
DUDE THAT COUNTDOWN WAS GIVING ME CHILLS
I like to call them Surprise Friends
As I get closer to thirty I realize how much I also appreciate fine craftsmanship.
My favorite type of John Video! Thanks for the content :)
nice to see more point and click stuff, way too underrated, and especially horror point and clicks feel rare
that countdown made my heart race and i was only just watching.. DAMN
Game felt like a fresh breath of air. Looking forward to seeing more of it.
i’m pretty sure the long beach canvas is just an elongated apple wallpaper
I was on edge watching you play it lol. I agree that the point and click is very effective.
6:07 I felt bad when John reminded me that I'm getting old and re-enacted conversations that I just had last week lol.
This was a really good demo. Comes to show you dont need great graphics to create an unsettling game. Something different
I love it when John does the rounds to check out the interior decorating.
50% gameplay
50% interior design critiques
____________________________
100% john
Dead at night is my favorite point and click game I’ve ever seen you play. So dang entertaining
This game looks really promising! It definitely has some things that could be improved on but it ended up being pretty creepy, and the countdown was real tense. The point and click style is cool too, and I think limiting movement like that can be used to great effect in horror games.
I found it really funny how hung up he was with the purse,as if people can't have more than one of them at home XD
I thought the same thing with the locomotion when I played it. I wanted to move faster, but after hitting the countdown portion I realized why it worked and adding tension with that limitation in mind!
I enjoyed the music and ambiance of the game! I normally don't get super into these games and this was like a movie lol
7:41 actually scared me XD Not the jumpscare noise but the feeling of dread as the power went out and it was pitch black. One time when I was a kid, my mom wasn't home, possibly going somewhere to pick up my sister because she wasn't there either. The guy who was babysitting me was outside in his car probably smoking, I'm not sure. It was night time and I was on the computer in our living room, watching youtube. Right as the video ended, the power went out and it was pitch black. I was absolutely terrified and I don't really remember what happened other than me feeling my way to the front door and going out to my babysitter's car.
I'm gonna go with "red means scary" is what the password is in the start 👌🤣🤣
Countdowns are so effective in horror games! A great example is that terrifying jump scare in Squirrel Stapler, especially when, in the final seconds, ominous music starts playing.
The password John typed was clearly "RedEqualsScary" because "HQResidentialHouse" would have been too obvious
I said
redmeansscary
is john's password
John Wolfe - Gamer at day, interior designer at night. loving the commentary!
Video idea: John critiques his viewers artwork. As an artist and huge fan I'd be so excited!
The sound design was surprisingly good!
3 all timers for indie horror games:
1. collect fuses/restore power
2. find flashlight
3. perform/stop satanic ritual
living for the deck and painting commentary, 10/10 home review
6:05 lmaoooo it happened to me too. Hit my 30's, BAM, start noticing decks and lawns.
Since it's a point and click game, i think it would be benficial for the game to be rendered in a real life setting like At Dead of Night
Not bad so far, the potential is there for sure but that countdown though, had my heart racing faster as it neared 0 and i wasn't even playing.
John honestly gives the most helpful critiques.
John HAD to have typed in Live Laugh Love as the password. Or, "you had me at Merlot". 😄
The music was so cool! Great little demo 🤗
This is giving me a strong desire for more Wolfewatch content !
I most appreciate there being an in-game reason for why some parts of the house are decorated and others are completely bare. but even a newly moved-in house has some kind of window treatments
This is so funny. I actually started playing Cookie Clicker for the first time in years today with my nephew, and John made a reference to it.
10:37 how he didn't see that guy run across
i love when john goes into house-tour mode 🙏🙏🙏😂😂😂
Very cool demo! im excited for the full game !
Its very bare bones but yeah it's just a demo, hopefully they build from it. It has potential.
I loved the house tour, yes people, this is what it's like in your 30s. I liked that beach painting too 😆.
Speaking of point and click games, at dead of night was amazing!
Watching this game at 3AM full screen, wish me luck!