i think alice's most impressive ability throughout the whole series is her ability to magically change her dress for every situation

We need another Alice video game. There aren't any other games out there quite like the Alice games, at least not like the way American McGee does them. I think EA should really do one more at least, and even if they don't make a ton of profit, they're gona get filthy rich off of Star Wars BF. It would be a shame not to see another Alice game, truly one of a kind.

Props for Susie Brann to be so dedicated to a character.

While there are no subtitles, here is the script from the artbook. SCENE I (The Moon) Alice (A ): With all due respect, Mr. Verne, I believe that you are going the wrong way. Jules Verne ( JV): (Surprised, turning to face Alice) Mm? JV: Now how did you get all the way up here, young lady? Are you lost? A : Likewise, Mr. Verne… Why not come back down with me? JV: My final science adventure novel… The ultimate destination of man. A : Perhaps you shouldn't put a rocket before the horse? So to speak. JV: Pardon mademoiselle, but what is the purpose of this inquisition? A : Quite simply, you have not shown them far enough... Within. JV: Utter nonsense. What could be deeper than the center of the Earth? A : Not exactly the right question, but I suppose it’s a start. Well Mr. Verne, shall we? JV: What manners! You haven't properly introduced yourself - yet presume to seek my companionship pour une aventure? A : I'm Alice Liddell. And like you, I never refuse a... How do you refer to it? “Voyage Extraordinaire?" JV: (Debating whether to join her) Mmmm… SCENE II (The Spaceship and Balloon) JV: You do not fear the fire. A : Not anymore. But it is not my fears that are of lasting relevance. A : Forget not the strength of stories... And your adventure novels… whether inspired by hope… Or by curiosity… Or by fear… Will, in turn, inspire others. I wonder, what does Mr. Verne fear? JV: I look to the skies not in fear, but with intent. Our future... Proceed. A : (Swiping at the four ropes) Hah! Hah! Hah! Hah! JV: (As they plunge) Woah! A : What lies beyond, through the fog? Your note-worthy curiosity is contagious, Mr. Verne. A : And sometimes, curious children sometimes into lives of scientific discovery, dive! JV: (As they hit the water) Hoh! SCENE III (The Nautilus) A : Young I may be, I have come to learn not all men of science are driven by noble pursuits… JV: Is this not self-evident? A : In your work, I am afraid not. I ask again, what do you fear? JV: Ah. But that which surrounds us I neither recognize nor fear. Of what nature is this beast, which you have manifested? A : With neither a beginning nor end, it has not yet revealed a discernible shape, though try as I have to cast light upon it. A : (As she pulls the lever) Huh! A : An undeniable Leviathan, yes, but always just out of sight… omni-present… encircling… suffocating. JV: Aversion and wilful ignorance. Both only temporary solutions. Nonetheless, give me the wheel. SCENE IV (The Cavern) JV: Though not yet understanding the nature of your own beast, you presume to guide me towards mine? A : Your scepticism is justified, but lacking full clarity does not induce nor justify inaction, nor has it ever. A : But yes, even advances by those of noble intention are not immune from unintended consequences... Whether from lack of foresight or external manipulation. JV: On the importance of perpetual reflection I concur. But can men of free will be persuaded so? A : Perhaps not. But I’m here, aren’t I? Do you not feel responsibility for the endeavours of those you inspire? JV: Mmm… Deeper than the humble beginnings of man is his dark nature. A : Then, will you take us there? SCENE V (The War Tower) JV: I now wonder. Is this hell? A : Perhaps you fear it may one day become reality. JV: Only hell on Earth can halt man's destined ascension to the heavens. JV: (Reacting to the first cannon blast) Ah! JV: Yes, our very brightest will lead mankind to one of two inevitable ends. A : You know the question now. JV: Yes. JV: Though first guided only by blind intuition, I have been here before. I return now, with a question… and a purpose. To reveal the answer to those that need to hear it most. JV: What lies within the nature of man that can usher forth such a world? JV: Mm. Well… we all have our part to play.

Even if the animation looks like RWBY, this story is interesting. Alice is a bit judgemental about Verne's work since she saw what the evil doctor from the second game did, but I am more interested in Verne's thoughts. Science is universal and can lead to either heaven or hell. It is humanity that can use science for evil, and that is what worries Alice. Of course, the study of the nature of humanity can prove that science would one day be able to find out how to make a better future for everyone. There is so much work to be done and so many tea parties to have.

i have to be honest watching this was hard. the animation looks like something the media arts class at my high school would do as a project but after getting past the animation i enjoyed the story.

+American McGee if you happen to read this comment, thank you so much along with everyone else at Spice Horse for creating this wonderful franchise. Alice in Wonderland was one of my favorite novels as a child and playing the first game helped open my eyes to video games as a legitimate venue for storytelling. It's sad that gaming companies are ignoring the development of single-player games with meaningful stories that have great replay value in favor of pure multiplayer online games that don't have much longevity to them such as Star Wars: Battlefront. P. S. The Dollhouse from Madness Returns remains the most disturbing level I have ever played in a video game.

This is cool, but I get no "American McGee's Alice" feeling from it. To be honest, this feels a lot like "Doctor Who". Not a bad work, but it doesn't fit in the same Universe as the games.

stupid EA, abandoning such deep well of creativity to wither and dry when this could've been a succesful trilogy. Although....I disagree with the idea of Alice going into other's minds, I'm sorry, but I think this idea isn't good. Something more like exploring "Londerland" so Alice can get out of there seemed way more fitting. Not to mention your idea of Ozombies gave me a huge hype. After playing (and replaying) Alice Madness Returns, the idea of a similar game with the Wizard of Oz seemed outright BRILLIANT. I suggest you make this a thing ;)

Finally more Alice. God I hope they get the rights back to make a third game though.

This is freaking epic. Nor only Carroll, now Verne too! It would be even better if this was a game... I hate EA... I can't believe that are developing that crapy Star Wars games but keeping this awesome idea dead...

- You do not fear the fire? - Not anymore. I have no words for the awesomness of the clips. Worth the backing and the wait. And is it Bumby at 3:57?

Proper subtitles would be fantastic, it's sometimes really hard to understand the thick accent and I'd really love to be able to read along.

"Lacking clarity does not induce nor justify inaction" God I love this series!

I love how Alice is becoming confident After she push Dr. Bumby into a train. She finally avenge her family and finally gets her sanity back.

"You do not fear the fire?" "I was a fucking meteorite in my last game, being inside a capsule is more than fucking welcome."

Have you ever thought about talking to another publisher about buying the rights for the game & working together with them? I feel there's a lot you wanted to work with when it came to Alice. The philosophical messages in the games are quite interesting & the concept of peering into other minds of significant people of the past is a great idea. However it appears what holds you back is funding. I would think there would be at least one company that could understand what you're trying to do & see the potential in it if it were combined with stable game mechanics.

i like that they finally gave Alice a holster for her iconic weapon. (EDIT : just now sorry ).

I love Alices voice, Susie Brann is great :-)

Was this animated in MMD? It's certainly a style I wouldn't expect from an Alice story.

This needs to be a Netflix series, so many beautiful ways to explore concepts and meet great figures

I hate EA for kinda letting this all fail.. The two first games are awesome & i want a third game so bad.. & real movies & everything. This story has everything it needs to be a much huger success :( But they rather work on their stupid sims 4 & battlefield

I really hope that there'll be another Alice game

I LOVE THIS SO MUCH! People bitching about quality and art style is ridiculous. I absolutely love the idea of Alice going on to help others after doing her own inner journey of self discovery and healing. I love the philosophical discourse and deep questions. This is amazing and I'm happy the same person who did voice acting for Alice has returned in both of the Alice Otherlands animations. I'm years late to discovering the games and these side animations but I really want to say well done!!! 💖

not trying to be a butthead. I LOVE American McGee's Alice The Madness Returns it's my favorite game, but, I was hoping they'd keep her character looking almost the same or more like the trailer for Alice The Madness Returns. I feel like he's experimenting too much with appearance. I loved the graphics before. that's all. I'm hoping it'll be good!

Both short films have been wonderful, so wonderful that I really want more. If the opportunity comes, I would love to see Otherlands become more that what it is at the moment whether it becoming a game or a longer film. Keep up the great work McGee!!

I will say this about Alice. After what she's been through, she ain't afraid of jack shit. If anything, she LOOKS for trouble.

I don't know how to feel about this. She doesn't act like Alice. I mean she she does but it is as if she had a bit of a personality switch.

0:51 Jules Verne once wrote: “Put two ships in the open sea, without wind or tide, and, at last, they will come together. Throw two planets into space, and they will fall one on the other. Place two enemies in the midst of a crowd, and they will inevitably meet; it is a fatality, a question of time; that is all.” This fits with Alice meeting Verne.

I won't forget the day when I heard the Madness Returns. The American McGee's Alice was one of my favourite game. It was so atmospheric, in the Pool of tears I nearly cried. I was excited when I heard Alice's story will continue, and I saw when American McGee stepped on a stage to introduce his game. And after that I don't remember who was there, but I felt their words sounded like "Thank you, American, now get out, we have more profitable games... I mean... more interesting games to show". I was angry. I don't like EA since then. And they are still working on to not like them. Need for Speed, Mass Effect (3), Dead Space, so many good games sacrificed on the Battlefield... Well, sorry for this, I just wanted to share. :D I hope you'll get back Alice! :)

French guy: *Rambles unintelligently throughout the video* Alice every other scene: *Changes outfits for no reason* :)

ok i do not get this short , can someone please explain how this have anything to do with the ending to Alice madness returns. 5 years waiting i feel realy dissapinted.

"Young I may be, but I've come to learn not all men of science are driven by noble pursuits" I LOVE that callback to Bumby and his crimes, using his psychologist background and status to carry out his crimes of abusing children and murdering Alice's family

I had to watch this over and over for it to grow on me. I like the philosophical aspect they had for this one.

The look of Alice in the video games was completely different here. Why change Alice's image this much?

Haha, I love how Alice has a different outfit for each occasion. Just like in the game. She's such a wonderful character, I adore the dark take on the story. It would be amazing to see a third game with the graphics we have today! Thanks for creating such a great character and story. It's really, really cool. Greetings from Ireland!

Where does the dialogue come from? I love it! Sophisticated, totally believable for the 1800s, yet just subtle and eccentric enough to have a real Wonderland aftertaste to it.

From what I can tell, the animation software used to make this short is most likely Poser Software. This is because I noticed similarities between the style of this short and Rooster Teeth's RWBY, especially the first three seasons.

In truth I had admire this for many years. Even then it took those years for me to understand to truly appreciate what I see. Many nights before I have questions the driving forces of man. Our creations and even our darkest side. What lies at the end

There have been multiple times when my favorite shows seemed like they would not come back, or be finished, or be dubbed in America... so I would be very sad for years on end. The companies insisted on it not happening, but yet years later they did come around :) None the less I believe Alice WILL have a 3rd game at some point in time. I know the rights thing with EA is tricky but I believe in the beauty of American Mcgee's Alice. It has touched and inspired me on such a deep level. There is no way something so creative and unique like this could be shut down for good.

At first, I thought...I don't...really like it...And then a day later (today), I'm like...I want to watch it again...And now I really like it lol. I think it just wasn't what I was expecting at first, but you did a good job, especially considering how your funding was divided up. (I read your comments about how most of the funding went to getting the film option and backer rewards.) You should definitely start another kickstarter for the live action movie. I know some people are a pain in the butt and think they own you for donating 20 dollars lol, but I promise the majority of us are not irrational and support you 100%! p.s. That scene where they fall through the sky is epic!

You made a wonderful universe Mr McGee and it's such an inspiration to see and play.

3:56- BUMBY!! 😨

It amazes me how Alice's outfit keeps changing in each scene! :)

The last thing I expected from this series was an Anime Artstyle.

I enjoy this one, it delves into the psyche of humanity as a whole, and I know there will be more I wish I could help out with the money issues, one day I'll try to, I'd really like to see more of this become a reality, like the game.

I still love this. It furthers Alice's character development in very interesting ways.

Leviathan really likes playing the villain characters in all these Voyages Extraordinaires of the mortal minds. I guess if someone must, might as well be the best.

I wish so much that these shorts could eventually be longer, along with new worlds from new minds. Alice has grown to become so strong and confident, there's definitely so much more she can achieve!

I'm not familiar with Jules Verne's work but after watching this clip, I feel I should read his stuff.

The dialogues are absolutely amazing.

Everyone did a wonderful job in this Alice short. I can only hope this will lead into bigger and better things for Alice, American, and his team. I thoroughly enjoyed the Alice games and hope EA will eventually turn loose on whatever agenda they have to keep the Alice series dead. I don't think any party would be disappointed in the turnout if a green light was given to another game. Alice is a very popular series and incredibly unique. I'm absolutely obsessed with the character, art, story, and music. Also where things could go.

UG I really wish more of these got made…I was skeptical at first but I keep going back to this one specifically, because we get to see this dialogue play out in a wonderland dreamscape…even if I’m not wild about the CG, I think it works. I would’ve loved to see more of this…maybe someday? :’D

Mr McGee, I'm very sorry that you were denied to create "Alice: Asylum". I was waiting for this game so strongly... Now I'm going to write my own fan-fiction sequel book about Alice. And I would be glad to send it to you, if you would be interested ❤

The dialogue is top notch philosophical waxing, you just need a solid animation team behind you, Mr. McGee. Hell, I loved the stop motion of the other short. Keep the nightmares coming, my friend.

Anime art style with cell shading..? I'm sorry, but I *seriously* hope this is just a concept and not a final, no offense. Especially after seeing how well you guys did with the environments, effects, and textures of Madness Returns.. Adding blood splatter to a flat skin colored and cell shaded model is just.. No. Not the same feeling of dread you get from the original and Madness Returns. :|

Absolutely loved it! Job well done. Petition signed and you have my support. Reading is fundamental, and sadly, some of the comments here show their lack thereof. Even worse is that they couldn't even watch this for the entertainment value it brought. Bravo, all the same!

This was really cool to see, and I'm kind of glad how Alice has taken some of lessons she has learned from Madness Returns and has been teaching others :)

Hey there! Just came to say I'm really thankfull for all you've done. The American McGee Alice series are one of my favourite that I love a lot, and I'm happy to see Otherlands was even able to come! Thankyou for everything you've done for us, and hopefully, maybe we'll see more of Alice in the future!

THANK YOU!!! I'm still hoping for a third game, or a feature-length film, or even more of these interesting videos. One thing about the video: subtitles would be a great addition.

Tbh, the animation could have been better. Also, it could see why some people didn't like the style. However, what it lacks in animation makes up for its writing. Overall, it's decent.

This still is my favorite interaction between one of my all time favorite games with one of my favorite authors

Of the two Otherlands shorts, this is by far the better of the two.

做个阅读理解，还望多指教。 我觉得是在谈人要有勇气与敬畏之心。 爱丽丝一直在问凡尔纳的恐惧是什么，而凡尔纳每次的答案都不同，却也越来越深刻。 第一段空中： 人类的恐惧源于未知。 为了征服恐惧，有些人直面恐惧，承认自我的无知从而推动了科技发展。这是勇气的表现。 第二段海怪： 科技发展有时并没有产生好的结果。 因为研究者中有人将勇气变成了大胆，无休止的实现着自己的贪欲（这里作者还举了爱丽丝的仇人做例子），忘记了人类是因为无知才去探索，早就没有了敬畏之心。 第三段地底洞窟到战火都市： 研究者都如此，其他人更甚。人们不愿意承认自己无知，同时又想满足自己无休止的欲望。 于是，科技发展从人类的面对未知的勇气，沦为实现欲望的工具。 因为偏离了最初的目的，我们便失去了驾驭庞大力量时最重要的敬畏之心。而这股力量能轻松毁灭我们。 最后凡尔纳一人的自问自答： 当科技发展从目的变为手段。人们为了满足欲望而驱使科技，而不是勇敢面对自己的无知去探索世界时，我们将走向终结。 作者知道了问题所在，却也无法解决，“因为我们都有责任（凡尔纳最后一句话）。”

wow.. so many kickstarter backers!! You must be very proud of your work!!

Now this was something amazing! Has the original surrealism to it. The most interesting adventure of Alice in my opinion.

Strange to say, but I really have enjoyed this. Hopefully the creator will make mkre in the future.

This really needs subtitles. I can't understand him, and neither can the auto-generated subtitles

Long time follower here. Happy to say I even live near Dallas now! You've done nothing but amazing work. Looking forward to more in the future (and the wallet and purse I just ordered from Mysterious). Thank you for breathing, sir.

American McGee you are my hero! The Alice series you have created is by far the most impressive work I have ever seen. Feels like you went into my dreams and made them a reality. keep fighting EA and bring us more Alice. Your work is truly inspirational and jaw dropping stunning.

This is amazing. Still annoyed I missed the Kickstarter final day to get the physical DVD for this. Wonderful work!

That was beautiful and actually worth the wait. And I do like this art style. Would love to see more of these, one day.

I wonder if Mr.Mcgee can rebrand the alice series for another publisher...like, The Wonderland Chronicles: Alice.

This turned out really great, I keep on coming back. This is what I love about American McGee's Alice series... it all seems so wonderful, eye-opening, and the psychological horror vibe is just... I don't even have words to describe how much I appreciate this work.

Returning here after the big news stings a bit.

I wish this was a game. This trilogy has the most character development, in-depth story line and amazing rpg machanics.

I originally thought this was RWBY, but I'm here for the story and don't mind whatever medium this comes in. I just completed Alice Madness Returns on steam but realised it is no longer listed as a game on sale. What I am truly looking for is a way to continue my journey in this world of Madness.

I have the art book for madness returns. The art in the book and this animation makes me think a graphic novel series would be great..

It's so..."RWBY" I love it!!!

Gente, no critiquen la animación pues su objetivo es que sean muestras, cortos para campaña mientras el lucha por los derechos que necesita, ademas de que crear animación es todo un sacrificio... valoren que McGee no se rinde e insiste para que tengamos nuestra preciada dosis de Alice. Si siguen la historia tampoco pueden decir que se aleja del contexto... piensen un poco, Alice es consciente del estado del bajo Londres, vivió lo que es que usen a los niños y reformen sus mentes y ahora posee poderes entre el mundo físico y psicológico, ¿no seria razonable que los aproveche y entre en la mente de los grandes personajes históricos para influir un cambio para el futuro? pues ese es el objetivo, cambiar el mundo para que nadie mas viva lo que le hicieron a ella. Ame cuando Verne le pregunto si le tenia miedo al fuego y ella contesto que ya no mas. La aparición de Bumby también fue inquietante. Espero con ansias que todo salga bien y señor McGee, usted es un fantástico artista, por favor no se rinda. Saludos de Argentina.

This is such a cool short can't wait for the game

This is like RWBY. I think the animation style should look like the games. its what gave the games their charm.

For those of you that don't know, there was supposed to be a Madness Returns movie directed by Wes Craven (nightmare on elm street and other Freddy Krueger movies, Scream, The Hills Have Eyes) R.I.P. Hopefully a new director can pick it up and make a great movie. Video game movies don't usually turn out well but I think that the Bioshock movie directed by Gore Verbinski might have been great if he had more money at the time.

Huh. Wasn't expecting a 3d anime style. Pretty awesome though. Madness Returns is probably my favorite game ever (Along with Fallout 3 and the Tomb Raider reboot) and I'm really excited to see this come to light. These shorts would have been great in a game, but II'm just happy we got to see them at all.

I still haven't gotten over the universe you've created... Thank you so much for your continued contributions to this world, and I would like to apologize on behalf of anyone putting forth meaningless and unhelpful criticism of your work.

Alice sounds the happiest here than we've ever heard her before in the previous two games, finally avenging her family's deaths and getting the peace of mind she wanted so badly has worked wonders on her personality, she's much more playful and humorous now

this is a great version of Alice

Huh this must be a Alice madness return and rwby crossover that will be cool or a Bendy crossover.

in case no one has noticed, all the scenes in this video were inspired by jules verne's books, including: "Around the world in 80 days", "20,000 leagues under the sea", and "journey to the center of the earth"

Here, Alice THINKS she is the one who is guiding Jules Vernes into the depths of his mind for him to learn a fundamental lesson, only for Vernes himself to be able to discover it, as if the conclusion of the journey as inevitable. Alice merely sped up the process and, I think, may have learned more. Personally, I think this one is the better of the two shorts, as there is an actual story to explain the journey, and overall I like the direction this short made with a usual story set up.

I love this idea, I love it alot! I look foreward to if this is made into another game, or perhaps a feature-length movie. I'm a little late to the party, but I love that Alice isn't done yet...And that so much effort went into this, it's greatly appreciated. :3

Will you be releasing more in the future or are the others only for the backstarters?

We may need subtitles for the Jules Verne. His accent is so strong that his English his hard to recognize.

The animation reminds me of RWBY, damn someone just give American McGee a shit ton of money so he can fulfill his ideas for Alice.

I did the sqyee and i am not ashamed. My favorite incarnation of Alice has risen!

So from what I've read on how he wanted to continue the series, these two short films, and the fact the next game is likely going to be titled Asylum, it looks like it'll basically be a less goofy (not meant in a negative way at all) version of Psychonauts.

now i feel like they should put an alice-like character in RWBY, adding on to the fairy tale references

I like all these shorts ;) Maybe in the future, could be a great game :)

I want to go adventuring with Alice!

i just want a new alice game, that dark an creative art style and carneval music. Only American Mcgee with spicy horse can do that.