@momosaysmeow
35:55 THE AUTISM SPACE HOLY SH- I'm confident that the game is referring to a type of dissociative or 'daydreaming' headspace that a lot of neurodivergent kids can fall into. I used to do this a LOT as a child - I'm AuDHD, and autism is becoming a big trend often tackled in games to highlight the breadth and depth of the autistic experience, so I'm used to calling it the Autism Space. There were even a couple of times I actually scared my mother, and she would shake me to get me back because she couldn't get me out any other way. Sometimes, it's just a place for processing, but other times, it's a place of safety, a place to hide in. That was why my mother would get scared. I had a lot to hide from back when I would disappear. It makes sense that for some people they would vanish into a location that made them feel safe, so Theo's Autism Space was probably Childreef. I didn't have many safe locations, so for me, it was disappearing into my favourite TV show's world, since that was a world that seemed to function in a way I could comprehend, at least socially and emotionally. I imagine other people's Autism Space, or other Neurodivergent Spaces, might also function differently than mine or Theo's. Hearing it talked about in a way that shows how normal it was to Casey, yet so instantly defines what it is to me, that's refreshing. Usually, a game would either bury the lead to make it an 'emotional reveal' or just loudly declare that Theo is autistic. Heck, for the age of the character, he was probably never diagnosed due to how the dx has evolved over the last 83 years since its first diagnosis, or even the last 30 years since we broadened and better investigated the spectrum. He's just 'a bit different', quiet and introspective and not quite understanding his peers, and having an 'old soul' as is so often assigned to a certain type of autistic person. It's nuanced enough to let you naturally conclude it yourself! I really love it!
@Leavemiialone
How dare this Theo kid be 90% just me. The drawing? The thinking and processing all the time. The loneliness. The feeling that I owe the world everything. And dont deserve joy.. Im 28 and I still feel lost.
@Noah.id9
This buddy time was way too relatable, I wonder why you always bring comfort to my heart.. when I'm at the lowest, your channel appeared in my fyp, your words.. save me, and all I can say is thank you BigGamming
@ccalxndr
Hey BG. Thank you for playing this. Buddy time always feels thoughtful and genuinely caring, and sometimes I have to pause and just sit quietly for a moment, but I wasn't expecting the final game audio to actually make me cry. Thank you for providing comfort to both me and my pet bun while fireworks go off. Please, please play (and show!) the bonus content and anything extra. Art connects people across space and time, and without you amplifying the signal, I don't think I would have ever known of this special game. I hope you can believe these words, believe that you too have value. Because you do.
@CL-si9sw
Absolutely do more! Additionally, yes! To the developer…be proud, you’ve created a beautiful work of art. We’re all capable of deceiving ourselves, but the senses don’t lie. I couldn’t keep track of the number of times I felt goosebumps while watching this playthrough. Not from fear or creepyness alone mind you, rather from being awestricken by the depth and spectrum of raw emotion conveyed… It was a beautiful experience, one that I couldn’t stop tears from welling up on occasion. Bravo, well done. Truly.
@craven_the_crow
You and Manlybadasshero are my absolute favorite horror game players. You are the wholesome one, and manly is the nonchalant jokster. Keep up the good work big G! Love ya❤
@MrTarhim
Please, for the love of Theo, explore the rest of the game (yes, including the post-game), this piece of art deserves to be completed
@maciky
Eh BigG, pre game Buddy time. You nailed it, you definitely helped i know for a fact with my mentality. But here was my Theory, I thought this poor kid Theo was all alone and made up a perfect friend. I think he was hurting as an adult. Went back. Those kids was three bullies. I figured the end looking back in the mirror was the final moment of self reflection. Bravo! They did excellent on making it loose ended so each person playing can come up with a conclusion. I never even thought of it as a mental space (always in the corner staring) I thought of it as flashbacks, facing himself. BigGaming definitely do a deeper dive. Im not much for multitasking games but the story alone. There's so much that can be read between the lines:_bgshocked::_bgshocked::_bgshocked: P.s i need don't look outside pt3. You got me with the short. I'm invested and I can now only see it through with you.:_bgsmile:
@eliashamalainen7284
The voiceacting is so good that it felt genuinely real to me. Also the sound desing is absolutely amazing! It absolutely flabbergasts me that this game was made in like 2 years because the whole game is JUST SO BEAUTIFUL! An absolutely amazing job from the dev and im looking forwards to their next project.
@CLPenedo
More content from this game PLEASE!!! Also curious to see if there's more to explore from the PlusPlus Mode+ ! Someone earlier in the comments mentioned that this game is like a world to mentally retreat into for comfort, and I agree with this theory. The babysitter Casey and her words are the only source of positivity and comfort, and along with other awful memories mixed in his mental retreat, Theo is seeking meaning for his probably now adult (or older teen) life.
@m00ns4lt
The seminar with Matthew Lillard was at Miami University! My sister actually got to attend and I was so jealous
@orionsvlog9377
This game definitely reminds me of the pirate caverns sections in the treasure island games The way you move the puzzle aspect And a creature that follows you room to room that you have to do a simple task to make go away Except instead of the face and undying the claybodys Even the whole erase the monser on the paper thing reminds me of how belial works in obletis casa Also i would love to see you play the treasure island games on this channel Mainly the ones made by radiance (fnati 2020, obletis casa, and fnati abandoned enigma) They are some of my favorite horror games they are a fun spin on the fnaf formula
@shishabar6823
You're my favourite horror content creator <3
@virtuedreamer6623
Might edit this as I keep watching, but HOLY SHIT, there is NOTHING more nostalgic than a point-and-click. The genre is practically dead, there NEEDS to be more point and click horror games because the way the frames were static and yet things slightly moved (see: Invitationem. Thank you Invitationem devs for bringing this shit back. See also: Mushroom Age. Not really a horror game, scared the shit out of me. See ALSO: Escape the Museum.) was SO unsettling, and as someone who grew up on Big Fish instead of consoles it hits the PSX era spot everyone else is aiming for. I would love to see more!!
@charlies-trainhopping
Thank you for uploading this video today. I'm going through a bout of intense paranoia at the time of this comment being posted, but I've been watching this video for the past hour and it's been keeping me grounded. Your voice is very soothing, and I appreciate how steady it is and how your voice's volume is consistent, it's calming for me when things are consistent, so I appreciate it a lot. Thank you for your videos and content and your Buddy Talks, they mean the world to me.
@Snakeater7
Hey BG! Me and probably many others would love to buy big gaming merch! I would totally buy anything with art of you or your cats or anything channel related, you’ve filled me with so much joy and warmth, you deserve to be plastered on a hoodie or a T shirt that I wear out. and I think you and artists would make some really awesome stuff. However, making stuff is expensive. So just wanted you to know you’re worthy of being a marketable plushie. We all love you Big Gaming 🗣️‼️‼️‼️‼️
@goobis000
It’s been a while since I’ve watched you! :) I’m happy to see you again BigGameing❤
@EliblopsTV
Just so you know there is a new still wakes the deep game. It’s a dlc. It’s called “Still Wakes The Deep Sirens Rest”.
@uzugyo_for_life
I love your talk at the beginning. Your channel gave me more comfort at my lowest point in life than you'll ever know. Your videos were my way to cope with my anxiety and loneliness and all the problems I had. Thank you so fricking much, BigGaming! I hope you keep making videos and enjoying what you do. You're amazing and we all love you back!
@jnity