"I don't expect you to watch the whole thing or one game in one sitting." Boy, oh boy, I changed my plans for the evening to listen to this in one sitting when I saw it.
Unironically, one of the best motivational lines ever said, the anime is a clusterfuck of explosions, mechs the size of universes and out of nowhere it treats death and self steem with the most care and responsibility. Man I love Gurren laggan
Commenting on Maria's sexualization...long term terminal illness often takes a great toll on the relationship, usually resulting in an incredible amount of work and lost opportunity. Furthermore, terminal diagnoses can sometimes invoke a complete personality shift, making it even more difficult (and admirable) for those who are able to stand with them through the illness to conclusion. Desire and sexuality are probably two things that were lost due to the illness, especially if the relationship was rocky. Additionally, a sexualized Maria may represent what James wants instead of wanting to move on; the original version of his wife that disappeared after the diagnosis, complete with traits/behaviors that he misses.
@@FelixS. The thing i try to remember is that everyone interprets art a different way. Also, he just played like 12 games in a row, so I assume some takes to be off or missing.
47:37 Thank you Gingy for this sentiment. Been a fan for awhile now and I've been going through some things lately related to past trauma and I had no idea how much I needed to hear this. Nobody in my life wants to touch on what's going on but even hearing this from a stranger helped immensely. Broke down crying at work, full waterworks and I needed it. Anyway before I get too parasocial about it I just wanted to thank you and to encourage you to keep up the amazing work.
I wish I could tell Gingy this in real life but he's definitely the GOAT we don't deserve. My day gets a major boost whenever I see a video drop. Thank you for all that you give us, Gingy.
Hey man, from one stranger on the internet to another: I hope everything gets better for you. Gotta take life day by day, y'know? Just be careful with some of the themes and such in some of these games, they can really fuck with your head.
7 minutes in - I have watched MANY silent hill videos and wasn't sure I would complete this one....... I absolutely will because Gingy research just brings a new light!
I’m the kind of crazy who might listen to your awesome video essays in one sitting while I’m doing chores around the house. You’re one of my absolute all-time favourite video essayists and I love your explanations, analyses, and critiques of video games. I’m obviously always elated when another TH-camr I follow also covers the same games as you and the different opinions fascinate me but I also want to explicitly say that your video essays feel the most thorough, the most detailed, and it’s absolutely amazing what you’re delivering on such a consistent basis. Your witty remarks and little jokes, along with the stone-cold delivery, also makes it possible to stay captivated despite my ADHD and I feel a genuine joy when I get a notification for one of your essays. Don’t overwork yourself, though, take care 🧡🧡🧡 47:34 Thank you so much for saying that, I needed that reminder
I also listen to his videos like that, not to mention to help me sleep when I've got a racing mind. TH-camrs and Longform retrospectives are the therapy we didn't know we needed
47:35 Thank you Gingy, I genuinely needed someone to say that. I have been constantly reminded of past trauma for a while and you saying this helps tremendously. I've been watching your content ever since around Elden Ring released and you've introduced me to so much. Thank you for being such a positive part of the world.
Honestly the Silent Hill Short Message hit me hard as I am going some problems the main character faces. Even though my lows are really low, I try to do the best everyday I can and hopefully start going to therapy to get professional help. Also banging video as always Gingy waiting for your next project :D
Love that you enjoy the 5+ hour videos because I do too. You can cover more series and really give those through looks at the entire series. Love it. Don't stop making em!
My dude, here I was waiting for your Silent Hill 2 remake retrospective video, and you came out with a whole 2-movie LOTR runtime video!! You are simply the best!! Finally got enough Gingy content to binge for the next week 🥳 keep up the amazing work!!
48:01 damn dude the past week has been really dark, didn’t think I’d find the wisdom and support I need in a silent hill vid. Thanks Gingy, appreciate you as always
I was waiting this retrospective for quite some time and it`s almost 6 hours. BRUHHHH I was not expecting that. Will watch with great interest after work , thank you for your work Gingy :D
Gingy, brother - This is above and beyond. I've been watching you for a few years and once again this is an incredible gift. Well written, spoken and edited. I do hope you have some downtime and hope this hits well over 1m+views. It deserves it. Again, as always thank you.
Gingy, thank you from the bottom of my heart. When you started talking about believing in oneself at around the 47 minute mark it moved me to tears, because I needed to hear that without even knowing. Your kindness, even to a stranger like me, mean more than words can describe.
I still have my PS2 copy of Silent Hill 2. What a game. I had never experienced a game that hit me in my “feels” lol. It’s been my favourite horror game of all time since 2001. A true masterpiece and I love the remake!
47:34 I'm re-watching (listening) while doing chores and I had forgotten you put that affirmation there… thanks. I've had a crappy week and these last couple of days any tiniest instance of affirmation makes me tear up. Thanks for making me cry, seriously.
Silent Hill has fascinated me since I was a child and I’ll never get tired of watching my favorite TH-camrs do retrospective videos on the series, thank you for being one of them
I'm always particularly glad when you do horror games because while I'm interested in the storylines, I'm a freaking scaredy-cat when it comes to horror.
SH3 is also my favorite of the classic games! Between fantastic character writing, gorgeous art direction and sound design/music and pretty competently designed gameplay it just hits every note that a horror game needs to hit imo That's on top of heather being one of the coolest protagonists in the genre lol
It took me a few days, but this analysis is absolutely incredible. It’s great to hear your views on events from the games, and it’s even better to learn the context behind the production of these games, even when I have different takes on it myself. Congrats, Gingy! Your content is awesome! Looking forward to more. You could make one for Control, since it ties in the Alan Wake universe and it's going to have a sequel.
Over the last few days I have been falling asleep to this video and watching it in its entirety all I can say is silent hill 2 is my favorite horror game and I love silent hill games. Good Video I am really happy you enjoyed the games and happy you made a video on them keep up the good work. I love your stuff looking forward to next video :)
I've played 2, 3, 4, Homecoming, and 2 Remake and I'm so happy you didn't shit on 4 or Homecoming. I loved all of them individually with 4 and 2 being my tied favorites. Refreshing to listen to someone not belittle 4 to oblivion while having the whole premise go over their heads like alot I've attempted to listen to. I appreciate your analysis, you were as objectively close in describing them as one can be
Thanks for doing these @gingy, its a massive undertaking and speaking for myself I find TREMENDOUS entertainment value in all your work. Especially these long ones.
the remake is really inspiring to see but i didnt see the other two in the recent efforts for silent hill excited to see what happens next! also this came up at the perfect time i love a good lore video!
Just in case no one has said this yet, the polaroids in the SH2 Remake spell out "You've been here for two decades", reinforcing the time loop theory, so the game is a sequel
Man, I finally finished the video. Thank you for the retrospective cause I didn't play the games so I wanted to know what's this thing about silent hill everyone so hyped about and got my answer.
I 100% agree with what you said about downpours side quests they were really fun. It felt like it really expanded on more of the town itself, and the people that lived in it also felt sort of rewarding doing these quests and always kept me wondering what I was going to get next, if they do continue silent Hill, after the remake of two I genuinely hope that they do consider adding more side quest like this I would explore silent Hill more
I just got the silent hill 2 remake and was glad they added a message and info if you need help with the subjects in the game. This game was mine and my best friends favorite game on ps2 unfortunately he passed before he could see the remake. Playing this game now as an adult and husband this game will hit even harder.
I Discovered your channel a year or two ago as I was searching for elden ring content. I’ve subscribed because your content is really good and relaxing to watch before going to sleep. Keep up the amazing work thank you Gingy ! 😊
I love that you added the cutscenes from Like a Dragon for the coin lockers. I had dropped something on the floor so I picked it up as you were talking about them. I had thought “Sounds like Like a Dragon and Ichiban” and looked back at my phone
@@kristaphorgraves4175does he realize it was wrong and feel remorss though (honest question ive never played or know much of the games and characters of silent hill apart from the films)
@@KyrieEleiso_nYou should play the remake. It's amazing. There is so much nuance and pain in his life, losing his wife, her illness, his wife lashing out at him with her anger and despair... Depending on what ending you get he either did it out of anger, pity, or selfish desire. You should really give it a play. My favorite game ever
Gingy: I dont expect you to finish watching or listening to this in one session. Me: Uh, yeah totally, haha, absolutely will not absorb and devour this content like caffeine in the morning😅
"I don't expect you to watch the whole thing or one game in one sitting." Boy, oh boy, I changed my plans for the evening to listen to this in one sitting when I saw it.
Me knowing what's gonna take up most of work
@@levicurtis6669Fr half of m shift is gone haha
@@Ggs-bw1jkI too am using this to pass my time at work...hell I think that's what I've always done with his videos.
Doing the 5 hour binge right now
Man where are you guys working where you can get away with a 5 hour TH-cam video
And when the world needed him most, Gingy dropped once more
THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT WE NEEDED!!! A 5 HOUR SILENT HILL GINGY BREAKDOWN
Hey this is Silent Hill, not Yelling Hill
I KNOW RIGHT
real
In fairness the first 32 minutes could be one sentence:
"Google Centralia, Pennsylvania; like that but demons."
Thank jebus the top comment isnt that cringe "hey babe wake up" bot nonsense
47:56 casually dropping a gurren lagann reference like i wouldn’t notice
Came here to say this too OMG. I was so happy.
Unironically, one of the best motivational lines ever said, the anime is a clusterfuck of explosions, mechs the size of universes and out of nowhere it treats death and self steem with the most care and responsibility. Man I love Gurren laggan
@@luizvictor1417 I need to rewatch it but not sure if my heart can handle it again
I’m glad I’m not the only one who caught it too
I giggled when I heard it lol
Commenting on Maria's sexualization...long term terminal illness often takes a great toll on the relationship, usually resulting in an incredible amount of work and lost opportunity. Furthermore, terminal diagnoses can sometimes invoke a complete personality shift, making it even more difficult (and admirable) for those who are able to stand with them through the illness to conclusion. Desire and sexuality are probably two things that were lost due to the illness, especially if the relationship was rocky. Additionally, a sexualized Maria may represent what James wants instead of wanting to move on; the original version of his wife that disappeared after the diagnosis, complete with traits/behaviors that he misses.
i could see this honestly
Was this even up to debate? I thought it was as clear as it gets what the depiction of Maria was supposed to be mean.
@@FelixS. The thing i try to remember is that everyone interprets art a different way. Also, he just played like 12 games in a row, so I assume some takes to be off or missing.
47:37 Thank you Gingy for this sentiment. Been a fan for awhile now and I've been going through some things lately related to past trauma and I had no idea how much I needed to hear this. Nobody in my life wants to touch on what's going on but even hearing this from a stranger helped immensely. Broke down crying at work, full waterworks and I needed it. Anyway before I get too parasocial about it I just wanted to thank you and to encourage you to keep up the amazing work.
The “It’s like this for me all the time” scene is very dear to me. Along with many others. SH2 was a deep breath that I needed to take.
I wish I could tell Gingy this in real life but he's definitely the GOAT we don't deserve. My day gets a major boost whenever I see a video drop. Thank you for all that you give us, Gingy.
Thanks gingy. Currently going through the most depressive episode of my life and your videos always help me fall asleep. Great work as always
Hey man, from one stranger on the internet to another: I hope everything gets better for you. Gotta take life day by day, y'know? Just be careful with some of the themes and such in some of these games, they can really fuck with your head.
@@its_renren7292 thank you bro 😭🙏🏽
In a world saturated with short-form addictive content, you have no idea how much I appreciate long retrospectives.
7 minutes in - I have watched MANY silent hill videos and wasn't sure I would complete this one....... I absolutely will because Gingy research just brings a new light!
I’m the kind of crazy who might listen to your awesome video essays in one sitting while I’m doing chores around the house. You’re one of my absolute all-time favourite video essayists and I love your explanations, analyses, and critiques of video games. I’m obviously always elated when another TH-camr I follow also covers the same games as you and the different opinions fascinate me but I also want to explicitly say that your video essays feel the most thorough, the most detailed, and it’s absolutely amazing what you’re delivering on such a consistent basis.
Your witty remarks and little jokes, along with the stone-cold delivery, also makes it possible to stay captivated despite my ADHD and I feel a genuine joy when I get a notification for one of your essays.
Don’t overwork yourself, though, take care 🧡🧡🧡
47:34 Thank you so much for saying that, I needed that reminder
I also listen to his videos like that, not to mention to help me sleep when I've got a racing mind.
TH-camrs and Longform retrospectives are the therapy we didn't know we needed
He made some glaring mistakes in his video though...which is unfortunate.
47:35 Thank you Gingy, I genuinely needed someone to say that. I have been constantly reminded of past trauma for a while and you saying this helps tremendously. I've been watching your content ever since around Elden Ring released and you've introduced me to so much. Thank you for being such a positive part of the world.
Honestly the Silent Hill Short Message hit me hard as I am going some problems the main character faces. Even though my lows are really low, I try to do the best everyday I can and hopefully start going to therapy to get professional help.
Also banging video as always Gingy waiting for your next project :D
Love that you enjoy the 5+ hour videos because I do too. You can cover more series and really give those through looks at the entire series. Love it. Don't stop making em!
My dude, here I was waiting for your Silent Hill 2 remake retrospective video, and you came out with a whole 2-movie LOTR runtime video!! You are simply the best!!
Finally got enough Gingy content to binge for the next week 🥳 keep up the amazing work!!
you know... A complete retrospective on Yakuza would be pretty baller. that's an amazing series.
Total runtime: 37 hrs long
@@jekkijekster I'd watch it.
Same
48:01 damn dude the past week has been really dark, didn’t think I’d find the wisdom and support I need in a silent hill vid. Thanks Gingy, appreciate you as always
I was waiting this retrospective for quite some time and it`s almost 6 hours.
BRUHHHH I was not expecting that.
Will watch with great interest after work , thank you for your work Gingy :D
Gingy, brother - This is above and beyond. I've been watching you for a few years and once again this is an incredible gift.
Well written, spoken and edited.
I do hope you have some downtime and hope this hits well over 1m+views. It deserves it.
Again, as always thank you.
Gingy, thank you from the bottom of my heart. When you started talking about believing in oneself at around the 47 minute mark it moved me to tears, because I needed to hear that without even knowing. Your kindness, even to a stranger like me, mean more than words can describe.
Merry Christmas to me, a 5 hour video is exactly what I need to help get through my work day
This is the BEST part of my day today. Im at the 5:23:10 mark of the video, and work has flown by for me as a result. Thank you, Gingy!
Was waiting for this video for so long. Thank you Gingy for finally releasing this video, This week had been stressful so this really helps
I still have my PS2 copy of Silent Hill 2. What a game. I had never experienced a game that hit me in my “feels” lol. It’s been my favourite horror game of all time since 2001. A true masterpiece and I love the remake!
47 mins youre a legend Gingy. Thank you. Glad were all here today, all of us
my first gingy release since subbing and its a JUICER! cant wait to watch this
5:14:17 silent hill phenomenon
Scientist will attempt to study it rather than run away form it, magic is a science we cannot explain yet
47:34 I'm re-watching (listening) while doing chores and I had forgotten you put that affirmation there… thanks.
I've had a crappy week and these last couple of days any tiniest instance of affirmation makes me tear up. Thanks for making me cry, seriously.
Excellent video mate, going to be chipping away at this one for days
Thank you for your dedication to theses videos we really appreciate them so much ✊🏽❤️
Silent Hill has fascinated me since I was a child and I’ll never get tired of watching my favorite TH-camrs do retrospective videos on the series, thank you for being one of them
this might be one of the greatest videos i’ve ever seen and i’m only halfway through award is deserved
Never beat any of these games. Glad I can play this vicariously through this video. Thanks!
You literally make my day 😭❤️
What an INCREDIBLE video to be first upon opening ny TH-cam app right before starting work.
Absolutely BASED.
You are a blessing to the gaming community gingy! ❤
I love silent hill series it’s freaking fantastic in my opinion
I'm always particularly glad when you do horror games because while I'm interested in the storylines, I'm a freaking scaredy-cat when it comes to horror.
THIS IS WHAT IVE BEEN WAITING FOR !!!
been waiting for this for a minute, youre the goat!!!
Been seeing you complete each game and getting so hyped for this vids release
SH3 is also my favorite of the classic games! Between fantastic character writing, gorgeous art direction and sound design/music and pretty competently designed gameplay it just hits every note that a horror game needs to hit imo
That's on top of heather being one of the coolest protagonists in the genre lol
It took me a few days, but this analysis is absolutely incredible. It’s great to hear your views on events from the games, and it’s even better to learn the context behind the production of these games, even when I have different takes on it myself. Congrats, Gingy! Your content is awesome! Looking forward to more. You could make one for Control, since it ties in the Alan Wake universe and it's going to have a sequel.
Congratulations on the endeavor. Perfect time for the hype of the remake as well.
Holy smokes. This is a great day!
Over the last few days I have been falling asleep to this video and watching it in its entirety all I can say is silent hill 2 is my favorite horror game and I love silent hill games. Good Video I am really happy you enjoyed the games and happy you made a video on them keep up the good work. I love your stuff looking forward to next video :)
I've played 2, 3, 4, Homecoming, and 2 Remake and I'm so happy you didn't shit on 4 or Homecoming. I loved all of them individually with 4 and 2 being my tied favorites. Refreshing to listen to someone not belittle 4 to oblivion while having the whole premise go over their heads like alot I've attempted to listen to. I appreciate your analysis, you were as objectively close in describing them as one can be
Thanks for doing these @gingy, its a massive undertaking and speaking for myself I find TREMENDOUS entertainment value in all your work. Especially these long ones.
6 hour Gingy video, yes please.
LETS GO IM SO EXCITED, IVE BEEN KEEPING UP WITHE THE UPDATES
Wow bro has been on a roll lately. Thanks for the good dream videos!
Gingy you should REALLY do a video analysis of Signalis. Tis the season also
Gingy easily makes some of the best content out there. Keep up the good work
I was waiting for this
the remake is really inspiring to see but i didnt see the other two in the recent efforts for silent hill excited to see what happens next! also this came up at the perfect time i love a good lore video!
Anoooooonnnnn new Gingy just dropped
Dude I’ve been reading the game by game updates and have impatiently waited for this
almost 6 hrs of gingy goodness. im so excited!
Just in case no one has said this yet, the polaroids in the SH2 Remake spell out "You've been here for two decades", reinforcing the time loop theory, so the game is a sequel
Gingy, you help me level on even the worst nights.
Thank you
Been waiting for this one. The 🐐 is back!
Gingimus prime you came right on time with another video.
Took me 6 days, but watched all of it, thank you for all your hard work Ginny
Been waiting a long time for a breakdown like this. Please do more horror game breakdowns!!!😊
Never played silent hill and don't plan on it but your videos are top notch 👌🏾
1:35:36 Etymology is the study of words and their origins. Entomology is the study of insects.
watched in one sitting of course
Man, I finally finished the video. Thank you for the retrospective cause I didn't play the games so I wanted to know what's this thing about silent hill everyone so hyped about and got my answer.
I adore your video essays dude
i was going to like the video anyway, but "believe in the me that believes in you" would have gotten me to on its own
Hey man we appreciate the hard work love the video
This is what I’ve been waiting for
My favorite part of youtube, A 5 HOUR GINGY VIDEO!
I 100% agree with what you said about downpours side quests they were really fun. It felt like it really expanded on more of the town itself, and the people that lived in it also felt sort of rewarding doing these quests and always kept me wondering what I was going to get next, if they do continue silent Hill, after the remake of two I genuinely hope that they do consider adding more side quest like this I would explore silent Hill more
I just got the silent hill 2 remake and was glad they added a message and info if you need help with the subjects in the game. This game was mine and my best friends favorite game on ps2 unfortunately he passed before he could see the remake. Playing this game now as an adult and husband this game will hit even harder.
With every community post, I got more hyped!❤
Ahhh 5h long vids is my new 15 min videos I used to love!!
Finally ive been waiting
I Discovered your channel a year or two ago as I was searching for elden ring content. I’ve subscribed because your content is really good and relaxing to watch before going to sleep.
Keep up the amazing work thank you Gingy ! 😊
For thousands of years I lay dormant who has- Gingy uploads 5hr Silent hill retrospective
That moment you take to acknowledge the survivors of trauma. Thank you for that. It is greatly appreciated.
I love that you added the cutscenes from Like a Dragon for the coin lockers. I had dropped something on the floor so I picked it up as you were talking about them. I had thought “Sounds like Like a Dragon and Ichiban” and looked back at my phone
Thank you, gingy, for making my 3 hours daily commute more bearable❤
Great work as always. Time for me to grab some popcorn!
Yes!!!! It's here!!!!! Thank you pyramid gingy
Finally a video I can wake up to
This man say in can't see all in one pase and I took that personally
An almost 6 hours video? Let's fucking gooooooooooooo!!
Ascension sounds like it would have been good if it was like until dawn, and so so so glad that bloober team did the remake
I like his voice, so this is great background fodder while I’ll do my college work. This is great!
Never even played any of the games but I always feel bad for the main dude in the second game whenever I stumble upon video essays like this
He’s a murderer you really shouldn’t
@@kristaphorgraves4175does he realize it was wrong and feel remorss though (honest question ive never played or know much of the games and characters of silent hill apart from the films)
There is really so much more nuance than that.@@kristaphorgraves4175I don't disagree but it's not as black and white as that.
@@KyrieEleiso_nYou should play the remake. It's amazing. There is so much nuance and pain in his life, losing his wife, her illness, his wife lashing out at him with her anger and despair... Depending on what ending you get he either did it out of anger, pity, or selfish desire. You should really give it a play. My favorite game ever
@@KyrieEleiso_n yes and it was asked of him so it wasn't really murder.....its like when patients ask u to pull the plug on them
With silent hill complete, you have GOT to make a video on Signalis. Huge inspiration from silent hill and an absolute story and artistic masterpiece
Fantastic analysis, I was tired of seeing retrospectives that just did a rundown of the game and nothing else
I knew it! I knew you were a ginger from someplace like Vermont!
Good stuff bro. Thanks for making my sleep videos longer. You are doing great!
Gingy: I dont expect you to finish watching or listening to this in one session.
Me: Uh, yeah totally, haha, absolutely will not absorb and devour this content like caffeine in the morning😅
This is a video I've wanted for yeeeeeears and I can't think of a better person to make one. Thanks Gingy. Can't wait to work my way through this.
Oh god, the Kamina quote though?! Was not expecting that, I love it.
"As I don't expect you to watch the whole thing", Jokes on you - I'M GONNA!!
Welp, i know what im watching for the next fiveish hours before bed