You know Gab, one thing I've noticed about you and puzzle games is how you aren't negative towards yourself, not saying things like "ugh I should have know that its so obvious" or "man I'm stupid" when you use a hint or something. It's not anything big but the positivity really does show and affects viewers such as myself more than one might think. It's a great mindset to have and I thank you for it.
Not Gabs figuring out the abc numbers without even using the marker on the projector thing 😂 I hadn't even thought of that when I played Case 23! Good video glad to see you getting into it. Yeah sometimes you just have to click things one more time. The lore is quite dark so there's gonna be more blood and death. Looking forward to the next one!
@@MarieAkaMarizZ yeah you're supposed to first project the map, then follow the lines on the clue board and mark out abc. Then you project the numbers, the marked abc would still remain on the screen and line up with the right numbers. But I guess Gabs just found a more efficient way!
I hope this becomes a complete Rusty Lake / Second Maze marathon! They are my absolute favourite indie game series, just incredible what they can do with so little resources and so much abstraction. Though I would definitely recommend getting a crazy scribble journal and actually writing stuff down to make sense of the story, becoming Dale in real life. I did it and it is one of my most prized possessions, just crazy pages with notes about cubes, lakes, masks, detectives, hotels. The folks at Rusty Lake and Second Maze are great!
I'm so happy that Gab decided to finish Rusty lake franchise but I hope you won't forget Underground Blossom their newest game, the game is like a wrapped up story for Laura the blonde woman in Seasons and Case 23, the soundtracks are so good and they even had voiceover for characters now.
Okay, TBH I think last time I said Seasons was one of my favorite games of this series, I lied, it's CASE 23...I LOVE this game. So happy to see Gab play it! Gotta say Gab not realizing the map/numbers were a projector killed me lollll 😂Either way it worked! I love this game too because I always forget about the last chapter when I play it with my friends (who have never played it before) and I randomly remember part way through that section and start panicking and yelling "GO GO GO, YOU'RE GONNA DIE AHHH!" it's very funny lol. I'm so excited to see her play Rusty Lake Hotel!! It's going to be SOOO fun!!! Can't wait until she gets to Roots (my absolute favorite longer game) Also Harvey is the bird!! Love that little fella. Remember him! He comes back quite a bit in err...various forms 😉 Also also this is the game where you can put in that code to the TV from the Lake and get that achievement!
ALSO, HEADS UP The story from here on out is gonna get more abstract. While Dale’s on his own journey, there’s gonna be a lot of subtle info and key stuff that’ll hit harder if you play the full length games too. Make sure to do it in release order alongside Cube Escape. Or just do all of Cube Escape, THEN all the Rusty Lake games. Up to you.
It’s funny, I would have said the exact opposite. For me, the next four games (Case 23, The Mill, Birthday and Theater) are when everything starts to make sense. They’re my favorites among the Cube Escape series for that reason, because they finally start giving you enough information to start piecing the puzzle together. Compared to the vague hints in the earlier games, it feels like they’re practically spelling it out for you - what happened to the woman, how Dale got involved, what the deal with the lake is, etc. And then you get to Roots, where they really do spell it all out. 😉 (edit to add: Don’t play Roots first. It explains a lot, but you need the context of the previous games to appreciate it. It’s like watching a movie with a twist ending for the second time.)
@@DianeJudithRP Its definitely not the release order. But canonical order. Im unsure, but I think what she is doing is the best way to avoid unncessary abstract while still being the quarky horror that is Rusty Lake series.
The jump scare at 15:24 scared me to bad when I was a teenager that I threw my laptop. 😂 I expected a similar response from Gab, but I guess i’m just jumpy.
This series is just so good and I'm glad Gab is getting more into them. They are so weird and different from most puzzle games so you kinda have to adjust your brain when playing them. I love watching the series sprawl and evolve.
Rusty Lake has been my all-time favourite franchise and I am so glad to see one of my favourite youtubers playing it!! It has such a complex story, and I mean that in the best way possible And I love the "Why is he a crow?" because ooh boy is there a reason for that
I had my obsession with these games two years ago and I'm so happy you're playing through them lol there's a whole lore connecting everything and a short film that u can find on youtube actually!!
Omggg knowing now that the cabin was on an island in the middle of a lake (idk if i missed that the first time) makes so much sense, it bothered me seeing what appeared to be the same view outside on opposite sides of the cabin 😂
I LOVE that you are sticking with this series! Just enjoy the ride, things will simultaneously be wilder and make more sense later on. After the Cube Escapes and Rusty Lake, there's also the White Door and Underground Blossom in the series.
Root, Hotel, and Paradise can be saved for a rainy day as they stand alone. The Cube Escape Collection are the main story, followed directly by Cube Paradox, then Underground Blossom
Just wanted to leave a comment saying how much I appreciate your editor. They do the mightiest of fine work and I LOVE the subtle effects put in! Like every time you use your phone to take a picture the little shutter sound. Cheers editor San! 🥂💜
So glad you're starting to enjoy these more, I love this series and have played through all the games multiple times! I've been loving watching you play and see your thought process in solving all the puzzles. We think quite differently haha but we still reach the same results, which I think highlights the fun in these type of games. Also, weird pivot in the comment but you look great in a ponytail haha
I am actually kind of surprised it has taken her this long to play the Rusty Lake games. I initially found her channel through HOGs and this game series is the PERFECT connection so I figured it would be right up her alley. I know last episode she said the reason why it took her was because the game series is so big and it has a huge fandom. I can agree with that because this game series use to be referred to as the Cube Escape games because you were always finding black cubes. If you play the game now, there is so much lore and character connection that the cubes are kind of like an afterthought. Still I am SO happy she is playing these games
These games are some of my favorite games ever, I'm so excited you're getting into them!! Once you've played the ones you listed at the end consider playing The Past Within if you know anyone you think might also enjoy these games, it's the only 2 player game Rusty Lake has made so far and it's REALLY fun
I love the Case one specifically because it is when the lore starts clicking and everything starts falling into place. At the time of release, the fandom blew up and the only way I can connect it to is you know Game Theory and their FNAF series where it feels like MatPat analyzes FNAF and he uses everything and anything to analyze it. That is how Rusty Lake fandom was. I could talk till I am blue in tbe face about the different character, who is the shadow man is, the Vanderboom family, the residents of the Lake, the Lake itself, the different human characters, the movie... it is fun and involved
man all these puzzle games gab's been playing lately make me think of that old 1999 puzzle game Pandora's Box. it would definitely be so cool to watch her work her way through all the different types of puzzles in that game!
Aaaah, I love these games so much and it's so cool to watch someone play them for the first time, and also just connecting what I know from the later games ❤❤❤❤❤
Oh wow! So much I need to catch up with Gab's playthrough. One request although the followup game is coming up is Albino Lullaby, would love to see Gab play that one day.
Yes, Gab, YOU are the parrot. You're Harvey, the parrot from the Seasons game and you get attacked by the corrupted soul while you're in the box, but you defended yourself using the fireflies
EEEEEEE 🤩🤩, i found this game on the google play store, craving to play sum eascape room like puzzle games after doing an escape room for my birthday, and after playing this i couldnt get enough 😍😍
"Cube Escape-part 2: A Detective On The Case !!" DETECTIVE GAB WILL GET ANSWERS, SOLVE THIS CASE & FIND OUT WHO IS THE KILLER !! CUP OF COFFEE SNACKS: READY !! PUSH PLAY BUTTON ENJOY, DUDES !! 🤔😃🐈👍👮♀️🔎🎮🖱️💯
It's funny, I'm supremely bad at Nancy Drew, so I love watching Gab play them out, but I'm extremely good at Cube Escape, so I get easily frustrated while gab plays. I'm still watching cus, uh, duh, it's Gab, but ya know 😅
Okie so... Gab might love this... but did you notice the girl going upside with her arms out and black butterflies out her mouth is exactly the Maria/Mary boss in Silent Hill 2. lol :P
Hey Gab, just commenting to tell you I've heard about a free indie horror that was made in just 48h but seems to be pretty popular - "Do You Copy". It's set in a firewatch tower like a couple of the games you've played! No idea if it's actually good but I thought maybe you could like it. Seems to be a little puzzley too, from the images I saw. I apologize in advance if you don't like people suggesting games or if there is a better place for that, I'm kinda new to your channel and have been bingeing but thought I'd reach out anyway :) Love your work!!
Did the first video get taken down? I can see this one and video 2, but I can't find the first in the series. Glad to see a return for rusty lake though!
gabbbb idk if you'll ever read this but PLEAsEE do a NG+ of elden ring i wanna see you do a faith build i was rewatching your elden ring playthrough because i really enjoyed watching it the first time its been awhile since
Hi Gab!!! This is unrelated to the video but I was just curious about what kind of class you take for Japanese, your Japanese is very impressive and I am too currently learning. I was just curious what class it was, is it online? or in person? or a 1 on 1 lesson?
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You know Gab, one thing I've noticed about you and puzzle games is how you aren't negative towards yourself, not saying things like "ugh I should have know that its so obvious" or "man I'm stupid" when you use a hint or something. It's not anything big but the positivity really does show and affects viewers such as myself more than one might think. It's a great mindset to have and I thank you for it.
6:30 nancy just pops out and yells "ITS LOCKED" 😂😂
Cube Escape (and Rusty Lake) are some of my favorite horror puzzle games. I replay them on mobile every few years. So much fun and eerie spooks 😁
I do the same thing! So far I think roots was my favorite rusty lake game
@@lakenevans8216 I'm due to go back and replay em! I think the hotel one was fun (one of the apps you have to pay for)
If it wasn’t clear, Harvey’s the name of the bird The Woman had in Seasons. You were playing as him in his box.
Oh yeah, and she gave you a white cube for giving her a bird egg in Case 23, cause White Cubes are good memories! So she remembered Harvey!
I didn’t know that. And now I’m just wow😮. Thank you for this knowledge 😊
was gonna comment this haha, since the shadow’s direction moves with you in the box
jfc pay attention@@Goonie16
15:15 “Do you think we’re a parrot and that’s our own shadow we’re casting?”
Not Gabs figuring out the abc numbers without even using the marker on the projector thing 😂 I hadn't even thought of that when I played Case 23! Good video glad to see you getting into it. Yeah sometimes you just have to click things one more time. The lore is quite dark so there's gonna be more blood and death. Looking forward to the next one!
That's what the marker was for?!😩 I did not figure this out.
@@MarieAkaMarizZ yeah you're supposed to first project the map, then follow the lines on the clue board and mark out abc. Then you project the numbers, the marked abc would still remain on the screen and line up with the right numbers. But I guess Gabs just found a more efficient way!
@@rachedenO Ah, good to know! I did it the same way Gab did, because I could't figure out where to use the marker ^^"
There’s a saying in Swedish that goes “every way is good except for the bad ones”
I feel like it fits here 😂
❤😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Gab trying to figure out what the haunted lady in the tv wanted like she was dealing with a picky toddler 😂
I hope this becomes a complete Rusty Lake / Second Maze marathon! They are my absolute favourite indie game series, just incredible what they can do with so little resources and so much abstraction. Though I would definitely recommend getting a crazy scribble journal and actually writing stuff down to make sense of the story, becoming Dale in real life. I did it and it is one of my most prized possessions, just crazy pages with notes about cubes, lakes, masks, detectives, hotels. The folks at Rusty Lake and Second Maze are great!
I'm so happy that Gab decided to finish Rusty lake franchise but I hope you won't forget Underground Blossom their newest game, the game is like a wrapped up story for Laura the blonde woman in Seasons and Case 23, the soundtracks are so good and they even had voiceover for characters now.
ok fr tho..i’ve basically had the underground blossom soundtrack on repeat since release lol
@@maxwashere. Crib Station is even on my Spotify's most played songs list last year. Sooooo good
Most of the more premium games have voiced characters
@@k.yleenicole I watched all the walkthroughs once but seems like I remembered it wrong 😅
Okay, TBH I think last time I said Seasons was one of my favorite games of this series, I lied, it's CASE 23...I LOVE this game. So happy to see Gab play it! Gotta say Gab not realizing the map/numbers were a projector killed me lollll 😂Either way it worked!
I love this game too because I always forget about the last chapter when I play it with my friends (who have never played it before) and I randomly remember part way through that section and start panicking and yelling "GO GO GO, YOU'RE GONNA DIE AHHH!" it's very funny lol.
I'm so excited to see her play Rusty Lake Hotel!! It's going to be SOOO fun!!! Can't wait until she gets to Roots (my absolute favorite longer game)
Also Harvey is the bird!! Love that little fella. Remember him! He comes back quite a bit in err...various forms 😉
Also also this is the game where you can put in that code to the TV from the Lake and get that achievement!
ALSO, HEADS UP
The story from here on out is gonna get more abstract. While Dale’s on his own journey, there’s gonna be a lot of subtle info and key stuff that’ll hit harder if you play the full length games too. Make sure to do it in release order alongside Cube Escape.
Or just do all of Cube Escape, THEN all the Rusty Lake games. Up to you.
Boosting your comment!! Love it when there’s overlapping info in different games. Hopefully gab will see your comment 🙏
It’s funny, I would have said the exact opposite. For me, the next four games (Case 23, The Mill, Birthday and Theater) are when everything starts to make sense. They’re my favorites among the Cube Escape series for that reason, because they finally start giving you enough information to start piecing the puzzle together. Compared to the vague hints in the earlier games, it feels like they’re practically spelling it out for you - what happened to the woman, how Dale got involved, what the deal with the lake is, etc.
And then you get to Roots, where they really do spell it all out. 😉
(edit to add: Don’t play Roots first. It explains a lot, but you need the context of the previous games to appreciate it. It’s like watching a movie with a twist ending for the second time.)
@@anondecepticon That’s fair. Though I think it’s funny how the Woman has 3 potential murder suspects throughout the series.
I think Gab is playing them in the recommended order (not sure if it's the same as the release order).
@@DianeJudithRP Its definitely not the release order. But canonical order. Im unsure, but I think what she is doing is the best way to avoid unncessary abstract while still being the quarky horror that is Rusty Lake series.
The jump scare at 15:24 scared me to bad when I was a teenager that I threw my laptop. 😂 I expected a similar response from Gab, but I guess i’m just jumpy.
I swear to God I keep tryna not fall asleep, but cozy games and Gab's voice, it's just so soothing
This is so me. It takes me several sessions to finish one video sometimes 😂
I love how the music in the murder scene is so very Twin Peaks
This series is just so good and I'm glad Gab is getting more into them. They are so weird and different from most puzzle games so you kinda have to adjust your brain when playing them. I love watching the series sprawl and evolve.
I like it that you’re playing rusty lake and cube escape game series. I was bummed that no other TH-camr aside from John Wolfe was playing them.
jesse cox plays all of them!
Rusty Lake has been my all-time favourite franchise and I am so glad to see one of my favourite youtubers playing it!! It has such a complex story, and I mean that in the best way possible
And I love the "Why is he a crow?" because ooh boy is there a reason for that
I had my obsession with these games two years ago and I'm so happy you're playing through them lol there's a whole lore connecting everything and a short film that u can find on youtube actually!!
That domino puzzle is neat. Don't think I've ever played a puzzle like that before.
26:08 So much power that it imploded. XD
Loved the sped up/music great mind at work vibes of 4:28! Great work video editor!
Omggg knowing now that the cabin was on an island in the middle of a lake (idk if i missed that the first time) makes so much sense, it bothered me seeing what appeared to be the same view outside on opposite sides of the cabin 😂
I LOVE that you are sticking with this series! Just enjoy the ride, things will simultaneously be wilder and make more sense later on. After the Cube Escapes and Rusty Lake, there's also the White Door and Underground Blossom in the series.
I always love picturing Harvey holding the knife in his beak or lighting the match.
More cube escape, woo!!
Root, Hotel, and Paradise can be saved for a rainy day as they stand alone. The Cube Escape Collection are the main story, followed directly by Cube Paradox, then Underground Blossom
Please don't. The order she is playing is the developers recommended order to play.
Just wanted to leave a comment saying how much I appreciate your editor. They do the mightiest of fine work and I LOVE the subtle effects put in! Like every time you use your phone to take a picture the little shutter sound. Cheers editor San! 🥂💜
I really love that Eveline is playing this. As a kid, I could never beat Harvey's Box. I am so happy to see someone playing it
Immediate thumbs up for recognizing Twin Peaks- my favorite show!
So glad you're starting to enjoy these more, I love this series and have played through all the games multiple times! I've been loving watching you play and see your thought process in solving all the puzzles. We think quite differently haha but we still reach the same results, which I think highlights the fun in these type of games. Also, weird pivot in the comment but you look great in a ponytail haha
I am actually kind of surprised it has taken her this long to play the Rusty Lake games. I initially found her channel through HOGs and this game series is the PERFECT connection so I figured it would be right up her alley.
I know last episode she said the reason why it took her was because the game series is so big and it has a huge fandom. I can agree with that because this game series use to be referred to as the Cube Escape games because you were always finding black cubes. If you play the game now, there is so much lore and character connection that the cubes are kind of like an afterthought. Still I am SO happy she is playing these games
Also I realize that the game titles are "Cube Escape ..." but still
I'm SO happy Gab is getting into Rusty Lake, I love these games so much. They're truly bizarre
These games are some of my favorite games ever, I'm so excited you're getting into them!! Once you've played the ones you listed at the end consider playing The Past Within if you know anyone you think might also enjoy these games, it's the only 2 player game Rusty Lake has made so far and it's REALLY fun
I've never been this early to a video before, this I just what i need gabs soothing voice in my morning ❤
I love this series. I’m so glad you’re playing it!
I love the Case one specifically because it is when the lore starts clicking and everything starts falling into place.
At the time of release, the fandom blew up and the only way I can connect it to is you know Game Theory and their FNAF series where it feels like MatPat analyzes FNAF and he uses everything and anything to analyze it. That is how Rusty Lake fandom was.
I could talk till I am blue in tbe face about the different character, who is the shadow man is, the Vanderboom family, the residents of the Lake, the Lake itself, the different human characters, the movie... it is fun and involved
man all these puzzle games gab's been playing lately make me think of that old 1999 puzzle game Pandora's Box. it would definitely be so cool to watch her work her way through all the different types of puzzles in that game!
I've been super enjoying the playthrough :D Can't wait for the next part.
I love Rusty Lake games and I'm so happy you're taking time to play them!
Aaaah, I love these games so much and it's so cool to watch someone play them for the first time, and also just connecting what I know from the later games ❤❤❤❤❤
The cabin part of Case 23 scared me so much, it took me like 6 tries to beat it 😅
I just love all the Twin Peaks references :DDD
maan i loved playing Cube escape when i was younger. This one in particular i played the most. Brings back the good memories 😌
This is pretty trippy to watch. It's like a fever dream of events...
OMG THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE GAMES THANK YOU FOR PLAYING THIS GABS I LOVE IT
Omg I played this series of escape games many years ago! They were so much fun
For some reason this game series makes me think of the Deep Sleep series... just as fascinatingly trippy
I still have nightmares about the music puzzle in harveys box. It drained my life and soul
My afternoons consist in watching Gab videos under a nice blankie with some cookies ❤
Oh wow! So much I need to catch up with Gab's playthrough. One request although the followup game is coming up is Albino Lullaby, would love to see Gab play that one day.
I really hope you keep playing Rusty Lake games! Some of the puzzles are tricky, but the lore is so interesting!
I’m so excited for Gab to play Hotel - it’s my fave one
I just bought the rest of the games. And omg. I’m stuck on the last one I’m playing, but imma just figure it out later. These games ain’t no joke😅❤
I remember walking into this game, not understanding that it was a horror game. I wasn't ready for some of the scenarios 😅
Yes, Gab, YOU are the parrot. You're Harvey, the parrot from the Seasons game and you get attacked by the corrupted soul while you're in the box, but you defended yourself using the fireflies
I swear Gab be having the best videos hands 🙌 down
If that ending wasn't a Sips and Uthgerd reference it was a crazy coincidence!?! Anyone else used to love Sip's Skyrim playthrough?
So excited to see you play more cube escape/rusty lake!!
Didn't see anyone talking about it, but in the series there's also The White Room!!
EEEEEEE 🤩🤩, i found this game on the google play store, craving to play sum eascape room like puzzle games after doing an escape room for my birthday, and after playing this i couldnt get enough 😍😍
Glad to see others got just as confused as i did by many of the puzzles-
Can't wait for Gab play game just like simulacra/etc 🙂
Hahahahahahha Harvey the boirb pecking his way out of thrle box 😂 so cute!!!
These were my favorite to play 😊
"Cube Escape-part 2:
A Detective On The Case !!"
DETECTIVE GAB WILL GET ANSWERS, SOLVE THIS CASE & FIND OUT WHO IS THE KILLER !!
CUP OF COFFEE
SNACKS: READY !!
PUSH PLAY BUTTON
ENJOY, DUDES !!
🤔😃🐈👍👮♀️🔎🎮🖱️💯
I feel like anyone who likes these would really enjoy the Submachine games. I highly recommend them tbh.
It's funny, I'm supremely bad at Nancy Drew, so I love watching Gab play them out, but I'm extremely good at Cube Escape, so I get easily frustrated while gab plays.
I'm still watching cus, uh, duh, it's Gab, but ya know 😅
Love ur vids gab. ❤❤ especially being pregnant n having depression youre videos make my day better n special thank u gab❤ hope sean. Is ok❤
Okie so... Gab might love this... but did you notice the girl going upside with her arms out and black butterflies out her mouth is exactly the Maria/Mary boss in Silent Hill 2. lol :P
I really want more of this! :D
so glad youre playing these!!
I'm so excited about more puzzle game 🙂
I’ve been super struggling on this level lol!
4:51 all that for a piece of paper!
Hey Gab, just commenting to tell you I've heard about a free indie horror that was made in just 48h but seems to be pretty popular - "Do You Copy". It's set in a firewatch tower like a couple of the games you've played! No idea if it's actually good but I thought maybe you could like it. Seems to be a little puzzley too, from the images I saw. I apologize in advance if you don't like people suggesting games or if there is a better place for that, I'm kinda new to your channel and have been bingeing but thought I'd reach out anyway :) Love your work!!
Came across a game and thought of you, it's like a Japanese "observation duty", called False Dream
lotta fours.. means lotta DEATH
I think
1:31 its a fruit called Kiwano
Gee, imagine you solving the puzzles while a man is being hung behind you the whole time.
Did the first video get taken down? I can see this one and video 2, but I can't find the first in the series. Glad to see a return for rusty lake though!
it's without a number, it's titled "What the heck am i doing? - Cube Escape: Seasons"
@@mycelium_mosstysm!
Whoa these were trippy chapters 😀
41:12 Looking like Columbo 😆
gabbbb idk if you'll ever read this but PLEAsEE do a NG+ of elden ring i wanna see you do a faith build i was rewatching your elden ring playthrough because i really enjoyed watching it the first time its been awhile since
Yes yes yes, can't wait for next episode!!!! 😭
Gab not putting the map up 😂
Hi Gab!!! This is unrelated to the video but I was just curious about what kind of class you take for Japanese, your Japanese is very impressive and I am too currently learning. I was just curious what class it was, is it online? or in person? or a 1 on 1 lesson?
Does anyone know the name of the freaking song in the background because I swear I've heard it before but I can't remember :(
And another game I'm buying thanks to my go to channel
That's some powerful coffee
This game is so awesome☺️
He is OUT OF THERE.
Did a dog start barking at 3:50 or am I going crazy? Because I have a lot of dogs and I thought my dad left one out in the backyard before he left😅
Can't wait for more 🤗
"The fruit is locked." - Gab Smolders, 2024
Great playtrough, can't wait for the next part of this series. ◻💜◼
Love watching your videos Gab, always make me smile. Have you thought about playing Ni no Kuni? they are great games and very cute imo :)
Please play Scene Investigators, they released the full game and and I loved watching you play the demo!!!!
update, haven’t been on yt in a while see that you already have 😂
Pretty sure this is just someone’s dream.
CUBE SMOLDERS
Pony tail goobers makes me happy hehe
love these games!!!!
You should play the Rusty Lake games first to understand the story of these cube escape games. Especially Rusty Lake Hotel.
Did Gabs do Arles or did I miss one?