This game is WAY too meta...

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Ай бұрын

Inscryption. An extremely meta card / horror game where nothing is as it seems. Merg Gameplay Playthrough with commentary and reaction.
Inscryption by Daniel Mullins
store.steampowered.com/app/10...
#merg #inscryption
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Thanks for reading. :) the game is alive

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@AsteregusIkari Ай бұрын

45:35 "I like a game where you're constantly surprised." Oh, Merg... you have no idea what's in store...

@DamageMaximo Ай бұрын

I know right?

@tangle-qb1wy Ай бұрын

the fact that he keeps adoring the stoat is not good

@TheStudioArchitect 20 күн бұрын

What happens next!?

@TheStudioArchitect 20 күн бұрын

@@tangle-qb1wy Wait... no... do not tell me that the Stoat is a villain! No!

@tangle-qb1wy 16 күн бұрын

@@TheStudioArchitect dont look into it

@rafaeldc8153 Ай бұрын

FINALLY INSCRIPTION LET THE META ENSUE

@carterchildress Ай бұрын

I literally bought the game yesterday and this comes out The day after and while I'm currently playing it

@trystanmadfouni8329 Ай бұрын

IVE BEEN OBSESSED W THIS GAME FOR LIKE HALF A YEAR ATP IM SO EXCITED

@Deflamed_Sphere Ай бұрын

YES

@Br15c Ай бұрын

39:38 Merg thinking that the wolf will save him but the raven kills him here is peak comedy

@TrueYellowJustice Ай бұрын

how the hell did you watch that far and commented as soon as the video came out

@oscaraboud7147 Ай бұрын

The raven does two damage and takes the hit, the other card does two damage too, So yes he survive

@xxjoebamaxx7782 Ай бұрын

He could've done the same thing but used a cat first. Then he would've lived

@duck-cc4qu Ай бұрын

@@oscaraboud7147 Yeah but the raven attacks over the cards and tips the scale so that he can survive another attack, also the raven has 3 hp so it can tank the enemy's attack

@vonnegutfrey8714 Ай бұрын

"Flying is a useless sigal."

@bighillraft Ай бұрын

"This game is way too meta" he doesnt know

@manologamerss5801 Ай бұрын

He hasn't played Pony Island...

@D.Z.Shafty Ай бұрын

Omg i have always wanted to see a full playthrough of inscryption. I really hope you make multiple videos!

@BLOOD_AND_INK Ай бұрын

Very much agree with you

@greenhydra10 Ай бұрын

As someone who has, you're in for one hell of a ride. Have fun. ;)

@mythr_ical Ай бұрын

yo chat, this is a stoat moment 🗣🔥

@nikooneshot2115 Ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more

@epicgamernoisesintensifies6238 Ай бұрын

Me too, Inscryption is on of my favorite games and it’d be cool to see a full Merg play through of it.

@paulomatute4114 Ай бұрын

8:15 Yeah Buckshot was pretty much inspired in Inscryption

@azkira1997 Ай бұрын

by inscription?

@PersonallyIdonthateyou Ай бұрын

@@azkira1997 by inscryption.

@Deflamed_Sphere Ай бұрын

OOOOOOoooooooh no wonder it gave off that vibe

@No1_2WorryAbout Ай бұрын

It's literally the same person "Mike Klubnika" is a fake name he does that a lot

@PersonallyIdonthateyou Ай бұрын

@@No1_2WorryAbout No. No. No. He did it ONLY ONCE. Mike Klubnika is a real person. Estonia is real. I am real.

@randomaccount6146 Ай бұрын

Omg I have had this false memory of Merg playing Inscryption but I must have mistaken it for ManlyBadassHero's playthrough when the game got released. Im pretty exited to see this full playthrough since this is easily one of the best indie games imo.

@OfficialAlakazypnoProductions Ай бұрын

Your Opinion… Is Correct. :D

@emiliavalentino7226 Ай бұрын

Oh my god i tought he did too.

@ashur1sbor3d Ай бұрын

Omg a fellow MBH fan, merg and mbh have similar vibes with being faceless and the best voice and best personality.

@shotumn7304 Ай бұрын

.....same here, goodness gracious...

@DamageMaximo Ай бұрын

I'm gonna unburden some feelings here, recently I've watched a streamer play this game, and it made me feel very uncomfortable how in typical streamer fashion, he didn't read what the cards did, barely read the dialogue/instructions, didn't try to explore the game and his surroundings nor think about his plays... Watching Merg play this and appreciate every part of the game the way he usually does (and the way I do) is so nice, really shows how chill this series is going to be and especially entertaining it will be, makes me really happy about the future.

@lol-cy8nr Ай бұрын

Btw Merg, if the Stoat speaks too quickly for your liking, you're able to change the speed in the settings.

@Just_a_person_called_Aura Ай бұрын

38:10 A card bearing the guardian sigil will move to the opposing space immediately after the opposing creature is placed. The card will stay there until another opposing creature is placed somewhere else opposing an empty space. A card bearing the burrower sigil will only move at the end of the turn when the opposing creatures begin attacking. The card will then move in front of each creature opposing an empty space, meaning that the card can block multiple creatures.

@extinctgraph9150 Ай бұрын

He’s doing it! Inscryption!

@Deflamed_Sphere Ай бұрын

It took 3 years but it happened!

@gavinholley2576 Ай бұрын

PLEEEEEASE DO A FULL PLAYTHROUGH ON THIS And yes you were supposed to lose. You die to progress

@mzmizz8226 Ай бұрын

Do you literally have to die at the boss?

@manologamerss5801 Ай бұрын

@@mzmizz8226 No. Next one is meant to kill you, he even says so. That said most don't get that far in their first run.

@KatexNebula Ай бұрын

@@taimsalahia100Have you actually played the game?

@nameless_0 Ай бұрын

hope he finishes Cassie's mod

@lh999space2 Ай бұрын

@@mzmizz8226not on the first one, but on the second one. If you havent died at least once or twice (i dont really know) at the second phase of the bossfight he will cheat and spawn flying grizzlies on all spots he can have a card on, rigging the fight to be unbeatable. Same goes for the 3rd bossfight, requiring at least 3 deaths to beat.

@Vetrical Ай бұрын

I didnt expect this... just how you didnt expect.... THE SPANISH INQUISITION

@greenhydra10 Ай бұрын

Kinda did with that build up, to be completely honest.

@user-rl3pu4ms3z Ай бұрын

THE DOUBLE oh...

@MrCh0o Ай бұрын

All I can say is, there is a way in which you can make this better by editing the collapsed part of the comment. ⚡❌↔🗡

@Pr0file_Invalid Ай бұрын

Holy shit my brain cannot process anything in the middle of the night

@inky9531 Ай бұрын

MERG PLAYED INSCRYPTION THIS IS THE HAPPIEST I HAVE EVER BEEN IN MY ENTIRE LIFE

@Omar-v658_ye Ай бұрын

Merg is the type of guy to misplay and die right before the final boss

@M_Chen333 26 күн бұрын

Total misplay.

@south452 Ай бұрын

Inscryption is one of my favourite games and picking apart the lore is always such a fun thing to see new players fail miserably at :D good luck with the worlds most normal card game!

@Luminator Ай бұрын

It's time to embrace the "game" So excited to see you play this now merg!!

@CappyRose Ай бұрын

I love this game to death and would love to see your take on it. Its such a fun game. Glad to see you getting into it already.

@DamageMaximo Ай бұрын

29:42 Holy crap Merg has a third eye, this is insane, if the game is meta he goes double-meta

@darestep7844 Ай бұрын

INSCRYPTION PLAYTHROUGH IS REAL LETS GO! I'm really happy to see you playing this Merg, I really think it's one of the best blends of gameplay and atmosphere out there and there's a lot of different strategies and deck builds you can go for. Also I just wanted to let you know that there was actually one way you could have survived at 39:27. If you sacrificed a squirrel to play the cat, and then sacrificed the cat and the other squirrel to play the wolf, the cat could have blocked one of the enemy cards while the wolf took out the other. The next turn the wolf would deal 3 damage directly, therefore also healing three damage, and then the two remaining enemy cards would deal 3 damage bringing you back to net 0. Then you just draw more squirrels to play more cards and do more damage, or you could even just use the squirrels to block and let the wolf slowly outdamage the enemy. The lesson to be learned here is that sometimes a card may seem relatively useless, but in very specific situations how you use that one card can be the difference between victory and defeat. Don't feel bad about this loss though, you did good for your first run and the more you learn the easier the game gets. Hope you enjoy the rest of the game!

@dacrystalcreeper7300 Ай бұрын

I thought the same thing lol, I was like THE CAT!! THE CAT MERG!!!

@cnkaiser1 Ай бұрын

Same I was pointing and screaming in my head THE CAT BLOCK IT WITH THE CAT

@kaderen8461 Ай бұрын

instead of the wolf he couldve played the raven, with or without the cat he still would've survived with the raven

@awildfurryappeared Ай бұрын

inscryption is one of my favorite games, but there's so few youtubers who get past the first part! there's a wild ride in store for anyone DETERMINED enough to reach it

@betzyellow Ай бұрын

YESSSS 8:15 same! 29:20 "i play videogames to forget about how i feel in school for a while" the videogame: 40:00 it got way too meta 😭 42:38 why does a part of the camera look like creepypasta squidward staring at you (i cannot buy another game that im not gonna touch in at least several months, i cannot buy anoth-)

@andym2318 Ай бұрын

Please play more. love inscryption, it's my favorite game and there is so much more then meets the eye

@justaguy9215 Ай бұрын

I dont know too much about this game, but I'm aware it is very good so I'm looking forward to it, cool video by the way

@lipingwang6640 Ай бұрын

I remembered when i saw the logo of the creators first time, i was so surprised and exited becouse becouse i rememberer pony island

@Fodnex Ай бұрын

Remember undercards? 😔

@asrieldreemurr2523 Ай бұрын

It recently got an update that gave Flowey a DT card and they plan on adding UT yellow cards

@UnrealSuperSonic04 Ай бұрын

@@taimsalahia100Hearthstone but Undertale

@asrieldreemurr2523 Ай бұрын

@@taimsalahia100 undercards is a card game based off of undertale but instead of using sacrifices like in inscription, you use G. It was incredibly popular around 2015 and gradually slowed down until chapter 1 released and we got our undertale renaissance of sorts lol

@TheLudicrousLuv Ай бұрын

Inscryption but bad 😈@@taimsalahia100

@azkira1997 Ай бұрын

@FeenieVonKarma Ай бұрын

Inscryption has a great vibe, especially this early part. Think you'll enjoy it Merg :)

@JaybugJabbers Ай бұрын

Happy to see you pick this game up! I'm sure you'll enjoy it, very fun game and super cool story. Also, commenters, consider letting Merg explore and discover on his own, instead of trying to tell him exactly what to do right off the bat.

@Thatonepersononthesidewalk Ай бұрын

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR SO LONG THANK YOU FOR PLAYING THIS GAME!!!!!!!

@xanana3217 Ай бұрын

I don’t watch your videos too much anymore but I need meta games to live so I clicked instantly

@dacrystalcreeper7300 Ай бұрын

I’m so happy I’ve been wanting to see you play this for a good while now, even if you don’t continue it, i’m glad you got to experience it at least a little bit!

@LaughingMask257 Ай бұрын

Nice video, always happy to see you upload!

@user-sx1ut2qq5i Ай бұрын

FINALLY DUDE I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR EVER!!!!!! Please let this be a series!

@ahmetberkok718 Ай бұрын

Cherry man playing inscription a dream come true

@zanithony1276 Ай бұрын

And now, we've returned to Meta games. And I missed it.

@kat4762 Ай бұрын

HECK YEAH! INSCRYPTION!!! I REALLLY love this game! I really hope to see you having fun through the WHOLE game! It really is something special

@JogadasCabulosas Ай бұрын

I donnu why but this game fits so well with our cherry dude

@Eden-kw1kw Ай бұрын

I can think of a few scenarios where the Airborne ability could be *very* useful. Let’s say there’s terrain on the field, like at 8:34. Let’s say you place an Airborne card directly opposite of a Stump. The Airborne card won’t hit the stump, thus never killing it, and instead hit the opponent. Now, your opponent can never place a card where the stump is, because you never kill it. Now, you can get constant damage in without needing to worry about anything.

@raniglio0538 Ай бұрын

Bifurcated strike sigil would like to know your location

@Eden-kw1kw Ай бұрын

@@raniglio0538 ?

@manologamerss5801 Ай бұрын

@@Eden-kw1kw Bifurcated sigil does the same thing, doubles damage, and can also take out problematic cards whike staying out of harm's way (Like behind a stump). Plus, it can attack when there's a Grand Fir. All of that, and bifurcated cards onky have a 1 health difference from equivalent flying cards. Basically, flying is useless because bifurcates is way more versatile, and you can't kill an enemy card with them if you have to, while non-flying carda can both kill and hit face.

@raniglio0538 Ай бұрын

What you said is correct my friend, except there's a sigil called "Bifurcated strike" which is a perfect counter to that strategy. That is if the dude on the other side of the table decides to play a card bearing said sigil which can happen as it happened to me multiple times before. Not gonna say anything more tho, as you seem to be new to this game and i don't wanna spoil anything. Just know that there's a card ability that can counter that strat

@Eden-kw1kw Ай бұрын

@@manologamerss5801 Oh wow, that seems busted

@dengc8973 Ай бұрын

I hadn't watched a merg video in quite a while, and I just noticed that he uploaded an Inscryption video, it's sad to see that it underperformed. I love the game so I'd definitely watch a full playthrough

@smpg329 Ай бұрын

praying he makes inscryption into a series despite the views ive seen some people say it wasnt in their sub box

@ballisticbiscuit5706 Ай бұрын

i was upset about that too. It's one of the best games I've played i really love it, I was disappointed the views were lower than I had expected, considering people watched buckshot roulette which is like directly inspired by this

@NAMA912 Ай бұрын

*Merg with stoat* : Ur my friend now, where having soft tacos later *Inscription veterans* : Total misplay

@Donut073 Ай бұрын

please play this more, i love watching games like this

@dungewar Ай бұрын

After years of anticipation, it's finally here. The collab between stoat and Merg. On the one day out of however long, I got sick, and on the one day out of however long, you play inscryption. Thank you, have fun, and remember that the best strategy is always to have fun (:

@snowyvul Ай бұрын

its genuinely crazy how hes avoided spoilers this long

@hera0069 Ай бұрын

It's so cool seeing you play this game, yay!! Another Merg classic 🙌 Also 23:13 is the cutest noise ever.🥹

@firmin1258 Ай бұрын

YES PLEASE MAKE A FULL PLAYTHROUGH I WILL BE SO HAPPYPYYYY I LOVE THIS GAME and also you're my favorite youtuber merhg!!!! i mean merg sorry i spelled it wrong

@mnwary Ай бұрын

thanks for uploading earlier than usual if i'm aware, i was looking for something to watch. gotta love the mention of sans

@MrCh0o Ай бұрын

Not the only Sans reference opportunity we'll likely have during this playthrough

@mikek2452 Ай бұрын

22:47 Typical blastoise mains

@neonrevolution_ Ай бұрын

40:37 Damn, that phrase about soul is epic, your intonation is so chill..

@clutteryguy9747 Ай бұрын

YEEESSS MERG IS FINALLY PLAYING INSCRYPTION !!!!!

@clutteryguy9747 Ай бұрын

Also i hate the KZfaq algorithm cause it didnt recommend this. I had to search for it >:(

@_Aidelweiss_ Ай бұрын

my god, merg is a goddamn cherry beast with 5 6 as a stat

@CoolName1311 Ай бұрын

im so excited for this series. ive always wanted to see you play this game, as i always thought your more thorough and explorative way of playing most games would go super well with this kind of game.

@proisborn Ай бұрын

Thanks merg for playing inscription I never got to see anyone play it because I had no idea about it until recently Now that I have my favourite youtuber play it,I am very happy

@ballisticbiscuit5706 Ай бұрын

I cant wait for you to upload more of this, man I love this game and watching someone else play it makes my whole day

@gamesixio2146 Ай бұрын

Do not let Merg pick up the Goat Eye while he has a Black Goat!

@themulchmuncher1111 Ай бұрын

Hey Merg, if you see this, here are some tips! Heads up, my knowledge is a bit rusty, but hopefully this can help some. - The Airborne sigil can be useful in ending a game faster. You attack the board instead of your opponent, adding more weights to the scale. It leaves you open to enemy attacks, but if you're in a tough spot, you can attempt to end the game faster using Airborne creatures. The amount of weight added equals the damage the creature can deal. The enemy can also use it to end the game faster as well though, so be careful. - It is possible to remove the cat from the board, but only if an enemy attacks it. - The overkill (the extra weights in the bowl) allows you to buy things in other areas. You can get these extra weights by doing more damage than is necessary to kill your opponent at the end of the turn. You want to do this whenever you possibly can. - For the survivors/campfire, your creatures should be safe for now. In later games, you have the opportunity to buff several times, but each time you buff increases the likelihood that the survivors will eat your creature. Also, when you asked about them eating the adder... the game is indeed that meta. - If you need more cards on the board, it's almost always best to draw and play a squirrel. This is what makes the backpack sites and squirrels in a bottle so good - you can have extra squirrels without ever having to use a turn to draw them. - Yeah... bosses in this game play pretty dirty. The best thing to do for them is to prepare and be ready for anything. One of the best things you can do in preparation is your items. Of course, don't be scared to use items in regular rounds, but don't use them willy-nilly either. It's all about strategizing. But also... be ready for anything. Sometimes, you won't be at all prepared for what they can do to you... I hope you have fun playing this Merg! This game is really fun and wildly creative, so I hope you're able to play the whole thing if you're feeling up to it! Edit: misremembered the way cards in this game are delt, that section was removed

@manologamerss5801 Ай бұрын

The cost thing is untrue. The game always ensures you draw at leasy one card you can afford on turn one. If you just have ONE cars that costs one blood and it can reliably win you the gamd, either by dealing damage or allowing to comforably play all your lther cards...

@themulchmuncher1111 Ай бұрын

@@manologamerss5801 Ah, okay thanks! Thats my bad.

@panasdanas1970 Ай бұрын

It's been my dream to see you play inscrypyion, I'd love to see you make a full playtrough!

@smpg329 Ай бұрын

cannot wait for the next video on this this has been the number one game ive been waiting for you to play

@VeryRGOTI Ай бұрын

If you ever somehow lose your eye out of desperation, try to look for a goat's eye as a replacement and you may like the effects it gives in return, trust me.

@Pablorovirita Ай бұрын

Merg playing Inscryption, this id a dream come true~

@greenhal Ай бұрын

haven't seen too much about this game (heard it's very good though) but absolutely loving the vibe it has so far, hoping to see more of it ^^

@flakesnow Ай бұрын

this title gave me HARD oneshot nostalgia thanks Max :)

@Holostars_is_underrate Ай бұрын

Merg play inscryption LET'S GOOOO

@konskycool8651 Ай бұрын

Dude, I just finished this game and then see you upload, keep up the good stuff!

@mahireneskucuk6959 Ай бұрын

WOOHOO!!! Finally! Ive been waiting for this one!

@Quedsedash Ай бұрын

the best use for flight is in front of no-damage cards or for lethal

@MAGNETICDOGZ Ай бұрын

YAAAYYYY INSCRYPTION!!! I'm so excited you're playing this, I hope you consider doing a full playthrough of it! This game is RICH with lore and secrets that I'm sure you're gonna enjoy. I hope no one in the comments spoils or backseats this game too much for you, it's one of those games that's best played blind and your own way.

@thesuperlansuperchannel115 Ай бұрын

Really glad you’re playing this, it’s one of my favorites

@GigaChadIsHere Ай бұрын

man your the best each game ive ever loved u have played also thank you for making me a hollow knight fan

@NinjendoPlayz69420 Ай бұрын

bruh I’ve been waiting for merg to play this so long

@ZenialAnimations Ай бұрын

OMG TYSM FOR PLAYING THIS! IT'S SUCH A PEAK GAME

@exampleexample5055 Ай бұрын

Yes!!!! So glad you finally decided to play this, I hope you go through the whole game because it really is something special!

@sergiomatheus3392 Ай бұрын

Yay! Inscription! Really hope we get to see you play the full main game and the post game. Really big fan of this game and you, so see you play it is pretty big to me.

@bfk27 Ай бұрын

Yay you're finally playing this!! I can't wait to see more. Good luck and enjoy this obviously face value and chill game!

@hondaaccord1399 Ай бұрын

Ooooh, I love that this is such a new playthrough from an energetic player! I hope you continue the series 😊

@Ascended55 Ай бұрын

Thanks mr. Merg! Ive waited maybe too long for your Inscryption playthrough!

@GnomishGoggles Ай бұрын

Please do a full playthrough of this. I LOVE watching people play this game through for the first time.

@rintaroou Ай бұрын

you are really in for something ! i voted this game on that one community poll. glad to see it finally here

@KaijuRhino Ай бұрын

would love to see more of this, there's a bunch of surprises in store

@Bookworm_real Ай бұрын

OH MY GOD YES i'm so excited for this playthrough

@bradenibarra6797 Ай бұрын

I am literally so ecstatic to see you playing this!!!

@Firecat962 Ай бұрын

ayyy he finally played it. i have been waiting for this video for a while

@dman13 Ай бұрын

Oh yes absolutely love this game I remember watching a full playthrough by cartoonz and struggling to find others. So excited hope you continue

@Vin1m Ай бұрын

yo i didnt know the game now i love it thanks Merg! you really have a great taste, if i may, in picking games for videos.

@oleksiifilatov2021 Ай бұрын

I would pay to see a full playthrough, it is THAT good

@Town808 Ай бұрын

You were right about the Adder -- if the campfire people eat it, they die.

@fallenhuman2081 Ай бұрын

Ooh this game takes some figuring out. I wasn't very good at it, so it's cool to see merg give it a whirl. Goodluck Merg!

@rayofluck6280 Ай бұрын

The moment I start watching another series on this game, this pops up in my feed. Going to bookmark the page rq to watch this after I finish the other series

@jhallica Ай бұрын

Merg I love your vids especially this one so thanks for making us laugh. I have a recommendation your fans will love, you could do more reactions and I think reacting to Sr Pelo's Underpants series would be so cool. Love Inscryption!

@veljkorankic7284 Ай бұрын

AAAARGH YESSSS FINALLY I LOVE THIS GAME SO MUCH AND WANTED YOU TO PLAY IT FOR SO LONG YESSSS

@josephdabunny Ай бұрын

buckshot was def inspired by this game, also HI MERG, its been a while, but i still love your content after all this time

@thegamer300x Ай бұрын

Im sooo glad you’re playing this game! It’s sooo good, You will enjoy it 10/10 game

@Ratchetpower2 Ай бұрын

39:43 You say the Raven sucks but it's the one card that would've saved your life. It would've dealt 2 damage to Leshy regardless of the Bloodhound due to the Flying Sigil and then blocked the Bloodhound's attack, then because the Raven dealt 2 to Leshy you would've survived the Coyote's attack. Flying is the exact opposite of useless.