Echo Bizarre
@echobizarre.bsky.social
I've been giving that YouTube thing a try. Mostly video essays about video games lately, especially RPGs.
https://www.youtube.com/@echobizarre
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Echo Bizarre
@echobizarre.bsky.social
· Sep 20
Kingdom Hearts Is Not Confusing
YouTube video by Echo Bizarre
youtu.be
New video, using the general perception of Kingdom Hearts being particularly confusing as a jumping off point to talk about the filtered ways people tend to use second-hand content as a replacement for direct experience with art
youtu.be/RSIGtoWd734?...
youtu.be/RSIGtoWd734?...
So obviously every Game Awards overlooks great games even while recognizing others (Expedition 33 and Hades II are awesome, haven't played other GOTY noms)
Here are some 2025 indies not in the Game Awards worth looking into:
Citizen Sleeper 2
Promise Mascot Agency
Eternal Strands
Malys
Wishbind
Here are some 2025 indies not in the Game Awards worth looking into:
Citizen Sleeper 2
Promise Mascot Agency
Eternal Strands
Malys
Wishbind
November 18, 2025 at 12:54 AM
So obviously every Game Awards overlooks great games even while recognizing others (Expedition 33 and Hades II are awesome, haven't played other GOTY noms)
Here are some 2025 indies not in the Game Awards worth looking into:
Citizen Sleeper 2
Promise Mascot Agency
Eternal Strands
Malys
Wishbind
Here are some 2025 indies not in the Game Awards worth looking into:
Citizen Sleeper 2
Promise Mascot Agency
Eternal Strands
Malys
Wishbind
Shout out to the time Dr. Doom stopped the Fantastic Four from kicking his ass by negotiating an America-Latveria non-aggression pact with special guest star Henry Kissinger
(Super-Villain Team-Up #6 and 7)
(Super-Villain Team-Up #6 and 7)
November 6, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Shout out to the time Dr. Doom stopped the Fantastic Four from kicking his ass by negotiating an America-Latveria non-aggression pact with special guest star Henry Kissinger
(Super-Villain Team-Up #6 and 7)
(Super-Villain Team-Up #6 and 7)
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People who say that modern video games are bad are just telling on themselves. There is an abundance of incredible games being made by tons of people right now. You are just buying a COD clone for the fiftieth time, Gerald.
October 31, 2025 at 6:23 AM
People who say that modern video games are bad are just telling on themselves. There is an abundance of incredible games being made by tons of people right now. You are just buying a COD clone for the fiftieth time, Gerald.
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Obligatory Blade Runner patch I made on the Alesis Andromeda synthesizer.
This synth can replicate the architecture of the Yamaha CS-80 very well since it can add sine waves post-filter, used here, just like the CS-80. It also features the famous ribbon cable.
This synth can replicate the architecture of the Yamaha CS-80 very well since it can add sine waves post-filter, used here, just like the CS-80. It also features the famous ribbon cable.
October 31, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Obligatory Blade Runner patch I made on the Alesis Andromeda synthesizer.
This synth can replicate the architecture of the Yamaha CS-80 very well since it can add sine waves post-filter, used here, just like the CS-80. It also features the famous ribbon cable.
This synth can replicate the architecture of the Yamaha CS-80 very well since it can add sine waves post-filter, used here, just like the CS-80. It also features the famous ribbon cable.
As we enter Halloween week, here's my favorite seasonal playlist
I don't know why the original uploader deleted it and their channel but I'm glad it's been preserved
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcEv...
I don't know why the original uploader deleted it and their channel but I'm glad it's been preserved
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcEv...
Music Reminiscent of Over The Garden Wall an OTGW Inspired Playlist [REUPLOAD]
YouTube video by nuggetdapug
www.youtube.com
October 26, 2025 at 6:09 AM
As we enter Halloween week, here's my favorite seasonal playlist
I don't know why the original uploader deleted it and their channel but I'm glad it's been preserved
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcEv...
I don't know why the original uploader deleted it and their channel but I'm glad it's been preserved
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcEv...
I've never played Guilty Gear but I assume Sol Badguy is the arch nemesis of John Goodman
October 20, 2025 at 5:15 AM
I've never played Guilty Gear but I assume Sol Badguy is the arch nemesis of John Goodman
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I've written a book about poltergeists. It's flying off the shelves!
October 19, 2025 at 10:32 AM
I've written a book about poltergeists. It's flying off the shelves!
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i think people should talk less about games they dont like and more about games they do like
October 20, 2025 at 1:05 AM
i think people should talk less about games they dont like and more about games they do like
Kind of funny that one of the most frequent comments on my Pillars of Eternity/Baldur's Gate III video is "talk about Pathfinder Wrath of the Righteous that game is the GOAT" and then one of the most frequent comments on my tierlist video is "why do people even like WOTR it sucks actually"
October 20, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Kind of funny that one of the most frequent comments on my Pillars of Eternity/Baldur's Gate III video is "talk about Pathfinder Wrath of the Righteous that game is the GOAT" and then one of the most frequent comments on my tierlist video is "why do people even like WOTR it sucks actually"
Me, a week ago: "I'll just throw together some bullet points to make an otherwise unscripted Tierlist video to celebrate 10K subs, I can do it in like a day"
Me, half a week ago: "there's a lot of dead air, I'll just edit a little bit..."
Anyway I put this out yesterday youtu.be/pjdwdqLLHSs?...
Me, half a week ago: "there's a lot of dead air, I'll just edit a little bit..."
Anyway I put this out yesterday youtu.be/pjdwdqLLHSs?...
Revival CRPG Story Tierlist [10,000 Subscriber Special]
YouTube video by Echo Bizarre
youtu.be
October 13, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Me, a week ago: "I'll just throw together some bullet points to make an otherwise unscripted Tierlist video to celebrate 10K subs, I can do it in like a day"
Me, half a week ago: "there's a lot of dead air, I'll just edit a little bit..."
Anyway I put this out yesterday youtu.be/pjdwdqLLHSs?...
Me, half a week ago: "there's a lot of dead air, I'll just edit a little bit..."
Anyway I put this out yesterday youtu.be/pjdwdqLLHSs?...
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When your artstyle is 24/7 Halloween spirited, you don’t need a special pfp for October. That’s how much halloween I am.
October 13, 2025 at 3:55 PM
When your artstyle is 24/7 Halloween spirited, you don’t need a special pfp for October. That’s how much halloween I am.
Just hit 10,000 YouTube subscribers, that's a nice way to wake up. Full celebration post here:
youtube.com/post/UgkxDd1...
youtube.com/post/UgkxDd1...
Post from Echo Bizarre - YouTube
10,000 subs! I'm so grateful to everyone who's followed me so far, and I hope you'll stick with me moving forward as I get more ambitious and try new things ...
youtube.com
October 5, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Just hit 10,000 YouTube subscribers, that's a nice way to wake up. Full celebration post here:
youtube.com/post/UgkxDd1...
youtube.com/post/UgkxDd1...
Skull Boy Tells a Joke (The Real One)
YouTube video by Tom Schalk
www.youtube.com
October 1, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Phases of seeing the Peacemaker Season 2 Opening Credits:
Phase 1: Okay, they're going for a different tone, makes sense, still not as good as season 1 though
Phase 2: This is kind of growing on me
Phase 3: *screaming along at the top of your lungs* 'CAUSE THEEERE IS ALWAYS A WRONG TO YOUR RIIIIGHT
Phase 1: Okay, they're going for a different tone, makes sense, still not as good as season 1 though
Phase 2: This is kind of growing on me
Phase 3: *screaming along at the top of your lungs* 'CAUSE THEEERE IS ALWAYS A WRONG TO YOUR RIIIIGHT
September 27, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Phases of seeing the Peacemaker Season 2 Opening Credits:
Phase 1: Okay, they're going for a different tone, makes sense, still not as good as season 1 though
Phase 2: This is kind of growing on me
Phase 3: *screaming along at the top of your lungs* 'CAUSE THEEERE IS ALWAYS A WRONG TO YOUR RIIIIGHT
Phase 1: Okay, they're going for a different tone, makes sense, still not as good as season 1 though
Phase 2: This is kind of growing on me
Phase 3: *screaming along at the top of your lungs* 'CAUSE THEEERE IS ALWAYS A WRONG TO YOUR RIIIIGHT
Okay so I specifically teased this in my latest video with a very dark image of the cover art but I was already planning on making a Deus Ex analysis and then I see this announced today
www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/de...
I hope it ends up making my video more relevant instead of oversaturated
www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/de...
I hope it ends up making my video more relevant instead of oversaturated
25-year-old PC classic Deus Ex is finally getting an official remaster
But will it be better than the mods?
www.pcgamer.com
September 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Okay so I specifically teased this in my latest video with a very dark image of the cover art but I was already planning on making a Deus Ex analysis and then I see this announced today
www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/de...
I hope it ends up making my video more relevant instead of oversaturated
www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/de...
I hope it ends up making my video more relevant instead of oversaturated
New video, using the general perception of Kingdom Hearts being particularly confusing as a jumping off point to talk about the filtered ways people tend to use second-hand content as a replacement for direct experience with art
youtu.be/RSIGtoWd734?...
youtu.be/RSIGtoWd734?...
Kingdom Hearts Is Not Confusing
YouTube video by Echo Bizarre
youtu.be
September 20, 2025 at 5:41 PM
New video, using the general perception of Kingdom Hearts being particularly confusing as a jumping off point to talk about the filtered ways people tend to use second-hand content as a replacement for direct experience with art
youtu.be/RSIGtoWd734?...
youtu.be/RSIGtoWd734?...
Seems like first Silksong impressions are really good, if we lived in a just world then Team Cherry's story of "we made our game completely on our own time and just had fun with it and it was an instant hit and may win GOTY" will inspire calls for industry-wide pro-dev reforms
Make it happen gamers
Make it happen gamers
September 5, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Seems like first Silksong impressions are really good, if we lived in a just world then Team Cherry's story of "we made our game completely on our own time and just had fun with it and it was an instant hit and may win GOTY" will inspire calls for industry-wide pro-dev reforms
Make it happen gamers
Make it happen gamers
I'm so glad I only just now played Steins;Gate instead of when it came out because I was at the exact right age to take the "insane mad scientist" persona as aspirational.
Then again "chuunibyou" is "middle-school syndrome" and I was in fact in middle school so maybe it would've just been fitting
Then again "chuunibyou" is "middle-school syndrome" and I was in fact in middle school so maybe it would've just been fitting
September 4, 2025 at 3:35 AM
I'm so glad I only just now played Steins;Gate instead of when it came out because I was at the exact right age to take the "insane mad scientist" persona as aspirational.
Then again "chuunibyou" is "middle-school syndrome" and I was in fact in middle school so maybe it would've just been fitting
Then again "chuunibyou" is "middle-school syndrome" and I was in fact in middle school so maybe it would've just been fitting
Way back in November I said my first video of 2025 would be about how NORCO and Slay the Princess are spiritual successors to Disco Elysium. Obviously plans changed but better late than never.
I think this is my best video since the Veilguard one so you better watch it
I think this is my best video since the Veilguard one so you better watch it
The True Successors to Disco Elysium
YouTube video by Echo Bizarre
youtu.be
August 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Way back in November I said my first video of 2025 would be about how NORCO and Slay the Princess are spiritual successors to Disco Elysium. Obviously plans changed but better late than never.
I think this is my best video since the Veilguard one so you better watch it
I think this is my best video since the Veilguard one so you better watch it
ok is this too cluttered for a YouTube thumbnail or not?
I'll probably do A/B testing with two others first and only add this in later if I feel it's necessary but if it's too much of a mess I won't bother
I'll probably do A/B testing with two others first and only add this in later if I feel it's necessary but if it's too much of a mess I won't bother
![a recreation of the "Drake pointing" meme with the Detective from Disco Elysium in place of Drake, looking stern up top next to images of XXX Nightshift, Hopetown, and Project [C4] (announced successor projects) indicating disapproval and pointing with a smile on the bottom next to images of NORCO and Slay the Princess indicating approval](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:nczp3q5qpdr4vh3apleucmb3/bafkreigscgzcvsx6r3cfbu7zq2qtwr43b3qwme33r5t4q537spmf3yb43q@jpeg)
August 15, 2025 at 11:33 PM
ok is this too cluttered for a YouTube thumbnail or not?
I'll probably do A/B testing with two others first and only add this in later if I feel it's necessary but if it's too much of a mess I won't bother
I'll probably do A/B testing with two others first and only add this in later if I feel it's necessary but if it's too much of a mess I won't bother
New video! The new King Arthur Skyrim-alike RPG, Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon, has a lot of stuff that works and then one big thing hidden in its secret golden ending that undermines a lot of its main story youtu.be/pAdSocqMzHA
Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon Has a Theme Problem
YouTube video by Echo Bizarre
youtu.be
July 27, 2025 at 5:13 PM
New video! The new King Arthur Skyrim-alike RPG, Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon, has a lot of stuff that works and then one big thing hidden in its secret golden ending that undermines a lot of its main story youtu.be/pAdSocqMzHA
If $80 became the industry standard price for exclusively 1000xResist and no other games I'd be like "you know what fair enough it deserves it"
So 30% off $20 is incredible value
So 30% off $20 is incredible value
You are a clone named Watcher, and you’ve made a grave mistake.
💠 Surface a 1,000-year-old lie from the cosmic shadows
💠 Commune with sisters to discover the forbidden truths of your god
💠 Unravel a tapestry of familial pain, love and revolution
1000xRESIST is 30% off on Steam for the first time.
💠 Surface a 1,000-year-old lie from the cosmic shadows
💠 Commune with sisters to discover the forbidden truths of your god
💠 Unravel a tapestry of familial pain, love and revolution
1000xRESIST is 30% off on Steam for the first time.
July 27, 2025 at 12:27 AM
If $80 became the industry standard price for exclusively 1000xResist and no other games I'd be like "you know what fair enough it deserves it"
So 30% off $20 is incredible value
So 30% off $20 is incredible value
The mark of a good character actor is their ability to disappear into the role instead of being a known face and name, but now whenever I see Margo Martindale I think "Character Actress Margo Martindale!" so BoJack Horseman maybe ruined her ability to be a character actress
July 12, 2025 at 1:31 AM
The mark of a good character actor is their ability to disappear into the role instead of being a known face and name, but now whenever I see Margo Martindale I think "Character Actress Margo Martindale!" so BoJack Horseman maybe ruined her ability to be a character actress
"You know you're in for a wild ride when a game opens with a content warning for blasphemy."
-Me, in a future video I'm hoping to get out in late July/early August.
Great time to pick up this game, it's truly something special
-Me, in a future video I'm hoping to get out in late July/early August.
Great time to pick up this game, it's truly something special
Good evening! Point & click sci-fi adventure NORCO is 65% off on Steam until June 21st.
June 18, 2025 at 3:50 AM
"You know you're in for a wild ride when a game opens with a content warning for blasphemy."
-Me, in a future video I'm hoping to get out in late July/early August.
Great time to pick up this game, it's truly something special
-Me, in a future video I'm hoping to get out in late July/early August.
Great time to pick up this game, it's truly something special
So I've got a thought or two about Clair Obscur's deliberately debate-prompting ending
youtu.be/hMtp5X57Xgw
youtu.be/hMtp5X57Xgw
Coming to Terms with Clair Obscur's Ending
YouTube video by Echo Bizarre
youtu.be
June 15, 2025 at 10:33 PM
So I've got a thought or two about Clair Obscur's deliberately debate-prompting ending
youtu.be/hMtp5X57Xgw
youtu.be/hMtp5X57Xgw