Just finished it after watching some every night for a week. This and the guide you created are both excellent. I haven't really seen any other people do goofy gameplay with narrative storytelling like this, and I'm surprised that I enjoyed it as much as I did, kind of an unsubtle comic relief thing. I read through quite a few of the comments you left on here, as well on a few of the past videos just for specific sections I really liked, and I think it's a good sign for us viewers that you enjoy making videos and such, even having the motivation to do so with a full time job (I know that sucked all the motivation out of me to do anything when I had a 9-5). I'd enjoy you out into other games you enjoy as well in this style, I'd definitely watch even if the storytelling potential isn't as great in some other games. I think the care you put into this really showed, you must have some desire for storytelling if you put that much effort into this, and I think more of this with stories planned out from the start would be amazing. It was evident you put more polish on the storytelling as it went on, and you have the humor, so I'd bet you're going to get a bigger audience soon if that's your goal. Good luck with the next project you have planned, I'll be looking forward to it, and by the comments here, it seems many others will as well.
Thanks for taking time to write to me a comments like this, these are diesel on the fire of creation for myself and also the channel and are impactful on a nuclear scale. I do consider it to be a strange, strange hybrid of video styles to merge together, a narration/story along side actual gameplay but it turned out to be a lot of fun on my part for sure figuring on how to slot things together cohesively was very different to what I have ever made before, adding stronger story elements later on is definitely a product of getting an insane amount of views and wanting to add the most effort I could for the video, and I'm glad it turned out to be well received in the end and adds great encouragement to continue on as well of course.
@@quillclock While I really like AA's earlier stuff, his videos fell on the more philosophical side of things. It didn't have a crafted narrative that existed outside of the gameplay like this besides what was going on in the main character's head which was usually an extension of his own thoughts. I've usually seen these types of stories in Rimworld and Dwarf Fortress videos, but those stories take a lot more from what the game gives them than making the game fit the story. Not that that's a bad thing by any means, but it is what makes this video unique in my opinion, and it's why I like it so much.
A fitting ending I would say. Kenshi is so amazing. No ingame story at all aside from lore and a few in world goals, and yet every playthrough is it's own story that beats 9 out of 10 fully scripted games. What started as a simple challenge run evolved into something entirely different, every playthough of Kenshi I have is like this it seems. The open endedness is unmatched by any other game I've played aside from maybe Minecraft. Certainly the most open ended RPG of recent years. It takes the best parts from other RPG's and let's you craft your own story. You really are just a person in the world, trying to survive and carve out your own legend.
That shit was so incredibly sad. Never have I seen such a youtube production from such an underrated youtuber. It makes me sad that nothing in the game compares to this masterful storytelling.
I imagine Lean Beane was a legendary trickster thief even before the playthrough started which is how he got sentenced to being delimbed and dropped in the desert, then through raw John Wick tier willpower crawled on his useless stumps long enough to literally steal some trash can limbs
I have always considered the “murder everyone” playthrough to be the worst and least interesting way to play Kenshi. It’s the most common way I see the game played on the internet often for nothing more than gags. It’s always felt like refusing to engage with the game. But you have managed to make it engaging, the story you told is genuinely really good and made this the first time I’ve seen this playthrough done well.
This wasn't what I expected when the algo recommended it. There have been several genuinely entertaining "rock bottom" style playthroughs I've seen. This was something quite special.
THIS WAS IMMACULATE! I hope the creator of Kenshi has seen this. So crazy going into this I was not expecting anything special but I was so pleasantly surprised. Kenshi is one the most unique games ever, and now someone gave us their own unique take on common trope. this is better than all of the rehashed garbage that is shoved down our throats every year. I hope we have more people like Martyr Dumb out there willing to put their effort into wonderful projects like this.
I am utterly enamored by the exquisite craftsmanship of this masterpiece, and I extend my heartfelt commendations to you, dear sir, for your remarkable creation. You, undoubtedly, stand as a luminary amongst luminaries, having conceived a narrative of such captivating immersiveness dear brotherman♥.
It's kind of my favorite series on TH-cam in my 10 years on this app this actually surpassed most of my childhood series on TH-cam I was so sad when it end Really thank you for all Keep going my man love you from France
I'm commenting for traction this is by far the best kenshi video on the entire internet, in fact probably one of the best videos on this website. You are highly underrated and deserve more subscribers. My favorite part of this was watching you gain confidence as you moved along further with the series. Seriously, congratulations on the labor you put into this. I'm sharing this with all my friends. Good luck and godspeed.
I remember when the series first came out. I couldn't wait until the next video came out. It gave me a sense of joy to see it all release one episode at a time, and when it went from a typical playthrough with some silly commentary to a full narrative featuring two protagonists with light commentary, I was on the edge of my seat. And like the very first time I watched this series to the end, I cried at the end. This was a masterpiece, and it will stay in my heart as one.
I never though i would be brought to tears by a kenshi video. This is by far the most beautifully tragic experience I've been witness to in a good long while From start to finish, it was magnificent. Good on you man. This has given me even more of a reason to buckle down and keep writing the story of my party in kenshi
i have 700 hours in this god forsaken game and have always dreamed of making a longplay like this; thanks for the time you put into this! you're a natural storyteller and the video flows very well!
Clicked on this video fully expecting another run of the mill kenshi challenege video, and at about the two hour mark i realized that this was something much more special. I loved this. The way the plot of the video gradually switched from mostly silly goob hours to mostly self respecting narrative as you found the direction you wanted the series to go in was a treat, as much of an arc as the one the folk in the story go through. The characters were interesting, especially with the side plots like with Brick and the Inquisitor, really enjoyed watching it all unfold. Also the extra effort you went through to make all the cinematics in-game just elevates the whole thing. you have a knack for storytelling and a fucking funny sense of humour to boot. I'll be lurking in the shadows waiting to see what you do next.
This story is the best peice of Kenshi media I've watched in a long time. The Story, characters, dialogue and set pieces remind me of why I love Kenshi so much. Thank you for creating this story and I hope you know you've made something to be proud of here. I'll defienlty will be watching more of your content even if it isn't Kenshi.
so a random kenshi video shows up in my recommended, and sure i've got four and a half hours to waste why not? I did not expect to end up watching a genuinely fantastic narrative develop in some challenge run. I did not expect genuinely good storytelling, I definitely didn't expect genuinely good cinematics and camerawork in fukin kenshi of all things. I'm not big on movies these days, but all I can really think to describe this as is a Damn Good Movie. A passion project, absolutely insane, shockingly well made, and deeply gripping. Thank you for making this, it was bloody brilliant.
You simply redefined the way i play Kenshi, mainstream videos on youtube just don’t hit the same but, you’re content is a refresher and gave me a sense of the amount of entertainment you can get from a youtube video 10/10
I started watching this cause I recently started playing Kenshi, I did not expect this to turn into a full blown movie. Compelling story telling, when Espher joined that scene alone was great, had me locked in.
That ending was so wild! You're narrative work is amazing. I hope you do more narratives in Kenshi, it's my favorite type of thing to watch and about 4 people have done it. This was the most creative though by far.
I wish I had the ability to truly put the enjoyment and emotions I got out of this video/movie into a understandable and well written comment, however what I can say is that the whole 4 hours and 39 minutes were pure joy and excitement from start to finish plus I got to watch it for FREE?!?
This was absolutely beautiful, this is definitely the best Kenshi series ever made on both difficulty and story telling. You have a lot of talent man, thank you for making this.
i watched this for the third time now after watching "Kenshi: Episode Espher" ,and the end with the studio ghibli soundtrack and everything gets me everytime man, you've truely created somethinh awesome here.
The editing in this video is amazing, narration, story, explanations, audio, music choice are all top notch (although some things were a little loud). I will probably watch this video multiple times. I definitely missed some things. Incredible video, so glad I found it.
One of the best pieces of in game storytelling I've ever had the pleasure of watching. I usually put on long form content to fall asleep to, but ive just spent my day off work watching this because of how wonderfully crafted the narrative is, dotted with some excellent memes. Thank you for creating this and then deciding to share it with us, truly. I can only imagine how much time and effort this took to make.
my god, finding this video two days after getting back into kenshi after two years...the stars truly aligned. thank you so much for this cinematic masterpiece. felt incredibly empty after i finished watching it, a feeling i hadn't had almost since i finished rdr2 years ago. you're going places man. desperately looking forward to your next projects.
I started watching after seeing your silly goober guide and I thought you were really funny, so I decided to see what else you've posted for kenshi, lo and behold a 4.5 hr long video of banger Kenshi content, is just the thing I need. I came for the funny commentary and stayed for the riveting narrative, I'm about halfway through now and wow you can see the style almost totally shift from the beginning. very well done I'm a big fan
Greatest piece of Kenshi media I have ever seen, and probably will see lol! Probably should have taken this in bites but I couldn't stop from binging It all in one sitting. Honestly sad to see that I have made it to the end To go from the Silly Goobers Guide to This Epic is kinda wild looking back lol
Very unique to see a traditional run evolve into a narrative one. Its like watching someone hit their stride and grow real time. I feel like the ending might have been more poignant for leane to have won the duel and realize the true cost of killing only after the fact. Perhaps in an ironic twist, espher is the one remembered because leane writes about him to remember him. Alternatively, Espher should have answered his final question with “dreams”. Wrapping back to his confusion regarding esphers nightmares. Its a dual sided answer that means both his dream of being the strongest is the only thing left after he’s gone and more literally that its an eternal slumber.
I will say for story reasons, Espher only wins his duel because his final opponent lets him, either because his most useful tool had really grown on him, or perhaps he felt he had already made his place in history regardless of the outcome. Ill also say In with game fighting capability, Lean beane was soooo mean it was not even funny he was truly a monster, the low armor and ultra high dexterity he would almost always swing twice if not three times consecutively in fights, with Espher there to tank blows they where an amazing team.
I came here after your wallhive playthrough, and I thought that was cinema. I started this video expecting a much lower quality considering its age, but... to say I was blown away would be an understatement. This was the greatest Kenshi video I have ever seen. Probably one of the best TH-cam videos. The love and care you put into this story is unmatched. Even the minor characters felt real and believable. I felt genuinely emotional and teary by the end and even though I'm left longing for more, I know Leane Beane and Espher's journey is over. They're history now. Thank you for making this. You are awesome and I look very forward to seeing what comes next
I did not expect to cry at the end. I didn't know what i was getting into. This was a beautiful expirience, full of emotions and i truly felt for the characters at the end. You have a talent at storytelling, i'll tell you that.
This series evolved from a seemingly average challenge run with some random happenstance being interpeted as humorous character and world building into a clear narrative with an entertaining story structure + some really great choices of music to present the mood. Good job my dude.
10/10 Easily one of the best videos I've seen in a long time. The way you can mix you just messing around playing the game juxtaposed with the more serious narrative parts works surprisingly well. I would say you found one hell of a format. Keep up the good work; I'm dying to see more.
the way it evolved from a simple goofy string bean challenge run to an incredibly competent narrative by the end, marvelous. honestly a rather emotional tale I must say, the ending, the dreams of red especially towards the end, a good way of framing the third extinction playthrough. hats off.
Our generation isn't ready for this yet. But mark my words, our children are gonna love it. It's been a great journey, Martyr. Thanks for taking us along for the ride with you. Can't wait to see what you do next.
dude this is by far one of the most interesting Kenshi videos ive ever watched and im only about halfway through, as a new Kenshi player I feel like ive easily learned alot from this video. I don usually like to watch shit this long but its nice to put on when I have down time. Great vid dawg
I binge watched this a second time. Loved the narration and role play. Loved how as time progressed, the more existential the theme became. Awesome stuff.
Watched it all in one go. Started by laughing. Ended by getting sucked in to a legitimately good story. You have a really good sense for the plot beats in anime and manga. No insult. You tell such a good story about a character in conflict. It made me really happy to watch as you became more and more confident in yourself and your story telling. You seemed shy at first, but I think you realized pretty swiftly you had nothing to be shy about. I think all you need is more practice, and a good editor to shave off some of the limited rough stuff that made it through. I hope you get the chance to express yourself more in the future. Stay Golden
Honestly was amazing, it was interesting to see the slow shift from comedy gold to a heart felt story. I mean you even explained random occurrences like a holy nation paladin with a girl walking past Espher. It shows you have lots of creativity and I humbly say you deserve a subscribe and many more. I would definitely love to see how you spin out other open-world games like Bannerlord, Skyrim, and hell even more Kenshi. Keep it up! Thank you for the awesome video.
I would say that perhaps having more commentary and funny dialogue could give the audience a break from the dark tone of the story and heavy-lore and make them want to watch more. At least that's something I would enjoy. Either way I loved it.
I think this is the best kenshi video I've ever seen. Just the fact that it had a story, taking advantage kenshi's openness would have made it great. But it was also well put together, with amazing editing, custom cut scenes and stories, interesting characters, put it above and beyond. Also really like the mix of the goofier gameplay sections, didn't think I would at first but it grew on me and I liked that it kept the overall tone lighter
There ain't no way you don't even have a Silver button yet, dude. You've got hella skill and the stories you made with Kenshi are just scrumptious, alongside the humor in gameplay itself, it's a great pair and I can't wait to see other Kenshi stories you make
I feel like this playthrough was more than just that. One that turned into one with a focus on RP. It almost feels like with this video series you went and explored not only the game and your capabilities but your very being and character and that is why I think this piece of art will remain as an example for future pieces of content and creators to come.
Doing my yearly Kenshi dive again and figured I'd check in on this whole "impossible challenge" thing. Yep, too hard for me but cool seeing it done and awesome seeing veterans still finding fun in the game my dude!
It was inevetable, but yet it shocked me. i never expected this level of artistry but what i saw was priceless. In history you are immortal until everyone is gone. I will never look at a kenshi video the same, not after seeing this brilliant masterpiece of a story that came out of left field. You sir have changed my life forever with this one lean beane.
This is everything I look for in a TH-cam/Kenshi video. From the humor, to the quality, to the editing. You are a master. As much as I love and feel spoiled by the 4:39:14 length of your masterpiece, you deserve to earn more money from your efforts. I’m no TH-cam expert, but would you not raise your profit margins by making a series of videos instead of a single, longer video? You may already know this and TH-cam in general more than I ever will; I just want to see that you make a profit from all the work and love that you invest. Thank you again! Edit: I spoke a little prematurely-this is a series! Thank you for all your hard work!
I didn't realize how good a long form version of the series would be until you dropped this onto our plates. A great way to re-watch the series. I've been watching this while playing a new run trying to build a base in the swamps. Have had several mishaps with blood spiders due to being distracted lol.
I am completely awestruck and inspired by this. By far the coolest thing I’ve ever seen anyone do with Kenshi, maybe any video game ever. I was legitimately fucking sad when it ended, you told such a fantastic story. Can’t wait to see what else you have in store!
There is so much story in this video. Amazing work man. There are so many details to mention. It is best not to speak but enjoy the story. Its also the first video of yours I come across. Good work! I will just say that the theme, aesthetics, story telling, character building all combine to make this a wonderful story.
Okay this was simply excellent. I loved the characters, especially in the latter half. Without a doubt one of the best Kenshi videos I've watched. I feel like more words are deserved but I'm also not great with picking them so rather than ramble I'll leave it there.
Absolutely enamoured with the interlude sections with the atmospheric music and silent shots of combat, looting, travelling, and going about the grim work of survival. Redicilous that I haven't seen this until now.
That ending... is on par with Arcane's iconic "You're perfect". I say that because it is the highest praise I can give. What started out as a silly pain playthrough with commentary ever so gradually flowered into a tragedy of proportions to outshine Shakespeare, with characters all linking together and reinforcing the brilliant narrative in ways I personally could never have imagined. Go and buy yourself a macaroon, good sir. Okran knows you've earned it... Holy shit...
This is one of the best(if not THE best)video i have ever seen, the way it evolves from silly fun to actual storytelling is amazing, the love put into this is inmense, not hard to tell, thank you for creating this
3 hours in and still fascinated. The intrinsic darkness of the story normally drives me away from these kinds of tales but it's so well-crafted I keep coming back.
This. This is true content. Edge of your seat action, redemption and heartbreak, horror and tribulations. This was a true masterpiece and well worth the almost 5 hours. I salute you and your hard work.
Man, the quality of your videos are easily 100k sub. This series and your beginners guide is top notch comedy and quality , i hope you contiue making more content in the future !
This is hands down one of the best kenshi videos on TH-cam - the story, the characters, the hilarious editing style and narration all so well done and put together. Bravo man, seriously. Looking forward to your next production !
Just finished it after watching some every night for a week. This and the guide you created are both excellent. I haven't really seen any other people do goofy gameplay with narrative storytelling like this, and I'm surprised that I enjoyed it as much as I did, kind of an unsubtle comic relief thing. I read through quite a few of the comments you left on here, as well on a few of the past videos just for specific sections I really liked, and I think it's a good sign for us viewers that you enjoy making videos and such, even having the motivation to do so with a full time job (I know that sucked all the motivation out of me to do anything when I had a 9-5). I'd enjoy you out into other games you enjoy as well in this style, I'd definitely watch even if the storytelling potential isn't as great in some other games.
I think the care you put into this really showed, you must have some desire for storytelling if you put that much effort into this, and I think more of this with stories planned out from the start would be amazing. It was evident you put more polish on the storytelling as it went on, and you have the humor, so I'd bet you're going to get a bigger audience soon if that's your goal. Good luck with the next project you have planned, I'll be looking forward to it, and by the comments here, it seems many others will as well.
Thanks for taking time to write to me a comments like this, these are diesel on the fire of creation for myself and also the channel and are impactful on a nuclear scale.
I do consider it to be a strange, strange hybrid of video styles to merge together, a narration/story along side actual gameplay but it turned out to be a lot of fun on my part for sure figuring on how to slot things together cohesively was very different to what I have ever made before, adding stronger story elements later on is definitely a product of getting an insane amount of views and wanting to add the most effort I could for the video, and I'm glad it turned out to be well received in the end and adds great encouragement to continue on as well of course.
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@@quillclock While I really like AA's earlier stuff, his videos fell on the more philosophical side of things. It didn't have a crafted narrative that existed outside of the gameplay like this besides what was going on in the main character's head which was usually an extension of his own thoughts. I've usually seen these types of stories in Rimworld and Dwarf Fortress videos, but those stories take a lot more from what the game gives them than making the game fit the story. Not that that's a bad thing by any means, but it is what makes this video unique in my opinion, and it's why I like it so much.
You have a gift for storytelling I would watch this style of video for any game
"General Sam" has some funny playthroughs
watching first minutes : " haha funny masochist run"
after finishing : "BROOOOOOOOOOOOOOO... that was a beautiful journey"
I started this just expecting a kenshi challenge run, and I left with new soft spot in my heart. Thank you sir you have a talent
It means a ton my man thank you.
A fitting ending I would say. Kenshi is so amazing. No ingame story at all aside from lore and a few in world goals, and yet every playthrough is it's own story that beats 9 out of 10 fully scripted games. What started as a simple challenge run evolved into something entirely different, every playthough of Kenshi I have is like this it seems. The open endedness is unmatched by any other game I've played aside from maybe Minecraft. Certainly the most open ended RPG of recent years. It takes the best parts from other RPG's and let's you craft your own story. You really are just a person in the world, trying to survive and carve out your own legend.
Ultra Rockbottom: Limbless, Debt, Hated, Cat also breaks your tv
The cat always gets you fr.
@@MartyrDumb I'd love to see (if possible) a Bonedog only playthrough. Named after your cat, or deceased tv. Whichever you prefer 😅🤞
Facts
That shit was so incredibly sad. Never have I seen such a youtube production from such an underrated youtuber. It makes me sad that nothing in the game compares to this masterful storytelling.
Question Martyr, Did I hear Baka Mitai on the Piano in a few of the scenes when it was just the two of them?
Never have i witnessed something so unbelievably amazing yet so critically underrated.
Tell your friends 😉
so true
I imagine Lean Beane was a legendary trickster thief even before the playthrough started which is how he got sentenced to being delimbed and dropped in the desert, then through raw John Wick tier willpower crawled on his useless stumps long enough to literally steal some trash can limbs
I have always considered the “murder everyone” playthrough to be the worst and least interesting way to play Kenshi. It’s the most common way I see the game played on the internet often for nothing more than gags. It’s always felt like refusing to engage with the game. But you have managed to make it engaging, the story you told is genuinely really good and made this the first time I’ve seen this playthrough done well.
This wasn't what I expected when the algo recommended it. There have been several genuinely entertaining "rock bottom" style playthroughs I've seen.
This was something quite special.
Best Kenshi series ever made. Please keep playing and keep being you
Honestly it is and was, I'm rewatching it today
i didnt think it would be such an emotional movie in the end!
Thank you, one of my favorite series I've made glad you took the time to watch it.
Dude this was so good@@MartyrDumb
Long edited content has always been my favourite since youtube first started. Love this to little tiny dismembered pieces.
THIS WAS IMMACULATE! I hope the creator of Kenshi has seen this. So crazy going into this I was not expecting anything special but I was so pleasantly surprised. Kenshi is one the most unique games ever, and now someone gave us their own unique take on common trope. this is better than all of the rehashed garbage that is shoved down our throats every year. I hope we have more people like Martyr Dumb out there willing to put their effort into wonderful projects like this.
I am utterly enamored by the exquisite craftsmanship of this masterpiece, and I extend my heartfelt commendations to you, dear sir, for your remarkable creation. You, undoubtedly, stand as a luminary amongst luminaries, having conceived a narrative of such captivating immersiveness dear brotherman♥.
I am thoroughly flattered goodfellow.
that is alot of big ass words man😭😭
@Kodbryson i feel you man😢
This comment made me fardt and shidd, fellow scholar
@@etherealMcCoy1 good to hear, Son of Rebels The Wise.
It's kind of my favorite series on TH-cam in my 10 years on this app this actually surpassed most of my childhood series on TH-cam
I was so sad when it end
Really thank you for all
Keep going my man love you from France
I'm commenting for traction this is by far the best kenshi video on the entire internet, in fact probably one of the best videos on this website. You are highly underrated and deserve more subscribers. My favorite part of this was watching you gain confidence as you moved along further with the series. Seriously, congratulations on the labor you put into this. I'm sharing this with all my friends. Good luck and godspeed.
I remember when the series first came out. I couldn't wait until the next video came out. It gave me a sense of joy to see it all release one episode at a time, and when it went from a typical playthrough with some silly commentary to a full narrative featuring two protagonists with light commentary, I was on the edge of my seat.
And like the very first time I watched this series to the end, I cried at the end. This was a masterpiece, and it will stay in my heart as one.
I never though i would be brought to tears by a kenshi video. This is by far the most beautifully tragic experience I've been witness to in a good long while
From start to finish, it was magnificent. Good on you man. This has given me even more of a reason to buckle down and keep writing the story of my party in kenshi
i have 700 hours in this god forsaken game and have always dreamed of making a longplay like this; thanks for the time you put into this! you're a natural storyteller and the video flows very well!
Thanks homie it was alot of fun
Clicked on this video fully expecting another run of the mill kenshi challenege video, and at about the two hour mark i realized that this was something much more special. I loved this. The way the plot of the video gradually switched from mostly silly goob hours to mostly self respecting narrative as you found the direction you wanted the series to go in was a treat, as much of an arc as the one the folk in the story go through. The characters were interesting, especially with the side plots like with Brick and the Inquisitor, really enjoyed watching it all unfold. Also the extra effort you went through to make all the cinematics in-game just elevates the whole thing. you have a knack for storytelling and a fucking funny sense of humour to boot. I'll be lurking in the shadows waiting to see what you do next.
Thank you for taking the time to write such a wonderful comment you are a real one.
The real masochism is using the base game UI instead Dark UI like a person who likes to keep their eye sight.
Its part of the challenge I like to think.
what's wrong with base UI? It's not that bright.
@@theinternetpolice2078no its just not as well laid out
@@TheRealRusDaddy I don't know what you are smoking, the difference between dark ui and vanilla ui is just the color, not how it's laid out
@@SomniumHypnos dark ui tweaks the ui a little bit, all i know for sure it changes is where the running and walking option is though
It made me laugh. It made me cry. It made me think.
This was amazing from top to bottom. I especially loved the music and sound design.
Thank You!
This story is the best peice of Kenshi media I've watched in a long time. The Story, characters, dialogue and set pieces remind me of why I love Kenshi so much. Thank you for creating this story and I hope you know you've made something to be proud of here. I'll defienlty will be watching more of your content even if it isn't Kenshi.
I am very glad to hear it chief thanks.
1:12 I fucking love when they AI do the blood circles when they lose limbs and are aimless. The commentary genuinely made me laugh
M favorite kind of water colors personally.
so a random kenshi video shows up in my recommended, and sure i've got four and a half hours to waste why not?
I did not expect to end up watching a genuinely fantastic narrative develop in some challenge run. I did not expect genuinely good storytelling, I definitely didn't expect genuinely good cinematics and camerawork in fukin kenshi of all things.
I'm not big on movies these days, but all I can really think to describe this as is a Damn Good Movie. A passion project, absolutely insane, shockingly well made, and deeply gripping.
Thank you for making this, it was bloody brilliant.
My man made a whole ass movie about a game that doesn't even have a plot. Subbed, instantly. Keep it up man, this is the good shit.
This is what I've searched for 3 days straight. Pure Kenshi story content.
Thank you brother.
You simply redefined the way i play Kenshi, mainstream videos on youtube just don’t hit the same but, you’re content is a refresher and gave me a sense of the amount of entertainment you can get from a youtube video 10/10
I started watching this cause I recently started playing Kenshi, I did not expect this to turn into a full blown movie. Compelling story telling, when Espher joined that scene alone was great, had me locked in.
This is why I created a balance overhaul where all ranged weaponry is nerfed, among many other changes.
Nothing relaxes me after four straight hours of Kenshi than more than a four straight hours video of Kenshi
I HAVE NEVER FELT LOVE LIKE I HAVE FOR LEAN BEAN AND ESPHER OH MY GOD I CRIED SNOT AND TEARS OVER KENSHI HIVERPRINCES AAAUGGGHH!!!!
my two fav silly lil guys
That ending was so wild! You're narrative work is amazing. I hope you do more narratives in Kenshi, it's my favorite type of thing to watch and about 4 people have done it. This was the most creative though by far.
what an amazing character driven story. I love how you weaved the story into the actual campaign and not just made a machinima out of it.
I wish I had the ability to truly put the enjoyment and emotions I got out of this video/movie into a understandable and well written comment, however what I can say is that the whole 4 hours and 39 minutes were pure joy and excitement from start to finish plus I got to watch it for FREE?!?
This was absolutely beautiful, this is definitely the best Kenshi series ever made on both difficulty and story telling. You have a lot of talent man, thank you for making this.
i watched this for the third time now after watching "Kenshi: Episode Espher" ,and the end with the studio ghibli soundtrack and everything gets me everytime man, you've truely created somethinh awesome here.
This is the longest video i ever watched on TH-cam. It is a masterpiece. Thank you, sir, for all of your hard work.
Thank you homie its a labor of love
I missed the one year anniversary… happy one year and one day to this video!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
I'm a big Kenshi player and also love to watch series. You, Sir, are brilliant in your story telling 😁 Thanks for this masterpiece!
The editing in this video is amazing, narration, story, explanations, audio, music choice are all top notch (although some things were a little loud). I will probably watch this video multiple times. I definitely missed some things.
Incredible video, so glad I found it.
How is bro not have a million subs already, this level of production with your wit is crazy
An ending so good it'll make you shed a single tear with those final lines of dialog. Bravo good sir you have a gift and have made a masterwork video
Thank you for the effort put into making this great story, was well worth the long watch :)
One of the best pieces of in game storytelling I've ever had the pleasure of watching. I usually put on long form content to fall asleep to, but ive just spent my day off work watching this because of how wonderfully crafted the narrative is, dotted with some excellent memes.
Thank you for creating this and then deciding to share it with us, truly. I can only imagine how much time and effort this took to make.
One of my favorite labors of love, Im honored you used your time off to watch it, thanks king.
my god, finding this video two days after getting back into kenshi after two years...the stars truly aligned. thank you so much for this cinematic masterpiece. felt incredibly empty after i finished watching it, a feeling i hadn't had almost since i finished rdr2 years ago. you're going places man. desperately looking forward to your next projects.
I started watching after seeing your silly goober guide and I thought you were really funny, so I decided to see what else you've posted for kenshi, lo and behold a 4.5 hr long video of banger Kenshi content, is just the thing I need. I came for the funny commentary and stayed for the riveting narrative, I'm about halfway through now and wow you can see the style almost totally shift from the beginning. very well done I'm a big fan
thanks king.
that movie-cutscene part was the best content in kenshi . Thank you for the content
I'm only at 19:12 and I can already tell that this is going to be a journey. The editing is amazing, keep it up!
I think this might be the greatest Kenshi video I’ve ever seen
Greatest piece of Kenshi media I have ever seen, and probably will see lol! Probably should have taken this in bites but I couldn't stop from binging It all in one sitting. Honestly sad to see that I have made it to the end
To go from the Silly Goobers Guide to This Epic is kinda wild looking back lol
Even after a year seeing this the first time I keep coming back. God this video is peak.
Thank you so much for the many hours of entertainment. This channel deserves way more exposure.
Very unique to see a traditional run evolve into a narrative one. Its like watching someone hit their stride and grow real time. I feel like the ending might have been more poignant for leane to have won the duel and realize the true cost of killing only after the fact. Perhaps in an ironic twist, espher is the one remembered because leane writes about him to remember him.
Alternatively, Espher should have answered his final question with “dreams”. Wrapping back to his confusion regarding esphers nightmares. Its a dual sided answer that means both his dream of being the strongest is the only thing left after he’s gone and more literally that its an eternal slumber.
I will say for story reasons, Espher only wins his duel because his final opponent lets him, either because his most useful tool had really grown on him, or perhaps he felt he had already made his place in history regardless of the outcome.
Ill also say In with game fighting capability, Lean beane was soooo mean it was not even funny he was truly a monster, the low armor and ultra high dexterity he would almost always swing twice if not three times consecutively in fights, with Espher there to tank blows they where an amazing team.
I came here after your wallhive playthrough, and I thought that was cinema. I started this video expecting a much lower quality considering its age, but... to say I was blown away would be an understatement. This was the greatest Kenshi video I have ever seen. Probably one of the best TH-cam videos. The love and care you put into this story is unmatched. Even the minor characters felt real and believable. I felt genuinely emotional and teary by the end and even though I'm left longing for more, I know Leane Beane and Espher's journey is over. They're history now.
Thank you for making this. You are awesome and I look very forward to seeing what comes next
I did not expect to cry at the end. I didn't know what i was getting into. This was a beautiful expirience, full of emotions and i truly felt for the characters at the end. You have a talent at storytelling, i'll tell you that.
This series evolved from a seemingly average challenge run with some random happenstance being interpeted as humorous character and world building into a clear narrative with an entertaining story structure + some really great choices of music to present the mood. Good job my dude.
10/10 Easily one of the best videos I've seen in a long time. The way you can mix you just messing around playing the game juxtaposed with the more serious narrative parts works surprisingly well. I would say you found one hell of a format. Keep up the good work; I'm dying to see more.
the way it evolved from a simple goofy string bean challenge run to an incredibly competent narrative by the end, marvelous. honestly a rather emotional tale I must say, the ending, the dreams of red especially towards the end, a good way of framing the third extinction playthrough. hats off.
"You might think I'm cruel, but the world is worse."
Straight from the first page of Abusing for Dummies.
Our generation isn't ready for this yet. But mark my words, our children are gonna love it.
It's been a great journey, Martyr. Thanks for taking us along for the ride with you. Can't wait to see what you do next.
dude this is by far one of the most interesting Kenshi videos ive ever watched and im only about halfway through, as a new Kenshi player I feel like ive easily learned alot from this video. I don usually like to watch shit this long but its nice to put on when I have down time. Great vid dawg
this is absolutely inspiring. i am enthralled and humoured and touched by this tender tale. Thankyou very much :) Awesomely told....
I binge watched this a second time. Loved the narration and role play. Loved how as time progressed, the more existential
the theme became. Awesome stuff.
This is the greatest video i have ever seen, the story is so deep and is definetly worthy of an oscar. It deserves far more than 3 thousand views
Thank you youtube algorithm for letting me find this man
Its a story fit for kenshi
1:36:55 the way the sound cuts away and he immediately scampers off into a doorway had me cacklin
Watched it all in one go. Started by laughing. Ended by getting sucked in to a legitimately good story. You have a really good sense for the plot beats in anime and manga. No insult. You tell such a good story about a character in conflict. It made me really happy to watch as you became more and more confident in yourself and your story telling. You seemed shy at first, but I think you realized pretty swiftly you had nothing to be shy about.
I think all you need is more practice, and a good editor to shave off some of the limited rough stuff that made it through. I hope you get the chance to express yourself more in the future.
Stay Golden
Love how your response early game was to LITERALLY play possum
“Oh he’s dead, never mind”
I've recently discovered Kenshi and with my recent interaction with this community you honestly have made the most enjoyable video
Bro, truly incredible work here. The turn into more involved storytelling was unexpected and it made for an excellent experience. Very well done.
Honestly was amazing, it was interesting to see the slow shift from comedy gold to a heart felt story. I mean you even explained random occurrences like a holy nation paladin with a girl walking past Espher. It shows you have lots of creativity and I humbly say you deserve a subscribe and many more.
I would definitely love to see how you spin out other open-world games like Bannerlord, Skyrim, and hell even more Kenshi. Keep it up! Thank you for the awesome video.
I would say that perhaps having more commentary and funny dialogue could give the audience a break from the dark tone of the story and heavy-lore and make them want to watch more. At least that's something I would enjoy. Either way I loved it.
I think this is the best kenshi video I've ever seen.
Just the fact that it had a story, taking advantage kenshi's openness would have made it great. But it was also well put together, with amazing editing, custom cut scenes and stories, interesting characters, put it above and beyond. Also really like the mix of the goofier gameplay sections, didn't think I would at first but it grew on me and I liked that it kept the overall tone lighter
There ain't no way you don't even have a Silver button yet, dude. You've got hella skill and the stories you made with Kenshi are just scrumptious, alongside the humor in gameplay itself, it's a great pair and I can't wait to see other Kenshi stories you make
this is prob my fav kenshi series keep up the work man
I feel like this playthrough was more than just that. One that turned into one with a focus on RP. It almost feels like with this video series you went and explored not only the game and your capabilities but your very being and character and that is why I think this piece of art will remain as an example for future pieces of content and creators to come.
Thanks for this man this will be one of those videos i put on before bed and rewatch when im feeling down.
Doing my yearly Kenshi dive again and figured I'd check in on this whole "impossible challenge" thing. Yep, too hard for me but cool seeing it done and awesome seeing veterans still finding fun in the game my dude!
This is a super good story you've made here, almost like a movie. Actually.. with the length I guess it IS a movie.
It was inevetable, but yet it shocked me. i never expected this level of artistry but what i saw was priceless. In history you are immortal until everyone is gone. I will never look at a kenshi video the same, not after seeing this brilliant masterpiece of a story that came out of left field.
You sir have changed my life forever with this one lean beane.
This is everything I look for in a TH-cam/Kenshi video. From the humor, to the quality, to the editing. You are a master. As much as I love and feel spoiled by the 4:39:14 length of your masterpiece, you deserve to earn more money from your efforts. I’m no TH-cam expert, but would you not raise your profit margins by making a series of videos instead of a single, longer video? You may already know this and TH-cam in general more than I ever will; I just want to see that you make a profit from all the work and love that you invest. Thank you again!
Edit: I spoke a little prematurely-this is a series! Thank you for all your hard work!
Thank you for taking an interest in any sense thanks homie.
@@MartyrDumbAlso, I love the story bits spliced into the standard gameplay.
I didn't realize how good a long form version of the series would be until you dropped this onto our plates. A great way to re-watch the series. I've been watching this while playing a new run trying to build a base in the swamps. Have had several mishaps with blood spiders due to being distracted lol.
They all talk about the drugs and fish, but never about the blood spiders.
I am completely awestruck and inspired by this. By far the coolest thing I’ve ever seen anyone do with Kenshi, maybe any video game ever. I was legitimately fucking sad when it ended, you told such a fantastic story. Can’t wait to see what else you have in store!
Bro did the hardest challenge then added another challenge by making it include a beautiful story about the human condition
There is so much story in this video. Amazing work man. There are so many details to mention. It is best not to speak but enjoy the story. Its also the first video of yours I come across. Good work! I will just say that the theme, aesthetics, story telling, character building all combine to make this a wonderful story.
Okay this was simply excellent. I loved the characters, especially in the latter half. Without a doubt one of the best Kenshi videos I've watched. I feel like more words are deserved but I'm also not great with picking them so rather than ramble I'll leave it there.
Absolutely enamoured with the interlude sections with the atmospheric music and silent shots of combat, looting, travelling, and going about the grim work of survival. Redicilous that I haven't seen this until now.
That ending... is on par with Arcane's iconic "You're perfect". I say that because it is the highest praise I can give. What started out as a silly pain playthrough with commentary ever so gradually flowered into a tragedy of proportions to outshine Shakespeare, with characters all linking together and reinforcing the brilliant narrative in ways I personally could never have imagined. Go and buy yourself a macaroon, good sir. Okran knows you've earned it...
Holy shit...
What an incredible series my guy. I am completely in awe at how amazing the storytelling was
This is one of the best(if not THE best)video i have ever seen, the way it evolves from silly fun to actual storytelling is amazing, the love put into this is inmense, not hard to tell, thank you for creating this
I love the dead monotone defeated voice he has after the cat breaks the tv😂 so full of life to depressed real quick i love it
I'm loving this. Also loving the music you've picked, like one of the State of Decay themes
Thanks homie SOD is such a slept on game.
Started as a funny masochist run, ended as absolute fucking cinema
3 hours in and still fascinated. The intrinsic darkness of the story normally drives me away from these kinds of tales but it's so well-crafted I keep coming back.
This. This is true content. Edge of your seat action, redemption and heartbreak, horror and tribulations. This was a true masterpiece and well worth the almost 5 hours. I salute you and your hard work.
Man, the quality of your videos are easily 100k sub. This series and your beginners guide is top notch comedy and quality , i hope you contiue making more content in the future !
Thank you for the great movie. I remember watching the first episode, seeing it evolve into a great story was awesome. 10/10 will recommend to others.
It helps a ton thanks for watching.
This is hands down one of the best kenshi videos on TH-cam - the story, the characters, the hilarious editing style and narration all so well done and put together. Bravo man, seriously. Looking forward to your next production !
thanks homie my next video drops in about 2 hours from now.
@@MartyrDumb awesome bro 👍 I will definitely be checking it out