Grimbeard - Area 51 (PC) - Review 

Never stop doing what you're doing, because I love when you do it.

The hand acting is insane. 😂 BTW, anyone who says size doesn't matter has never played a thirdperson shooter.

Paused at 17:17 and just wanna say I do in fact go to sleep to your videos from time to time. Usually ones I've already seen before though, as your videos are great. But there's something about the atmosphere you create in them that makes for good put-on-while-going-to-sleep media. So lol at the massive massive centipedes comment.

In my headcannon this is one of the missions that the F.E.A.R. team did before Alma

One of the few creators I instantly click when there's a new video. Keep it up my man, you're killing it.

Dude. I’ve been stuck in the hospital for like 12 days with many more ahead of me. Your videos have absolute been a salve for my tortured soul. So fucking happy for a new video. Thanks, @Grimbeard (no idea if that’s how you tag someone)

Fun fact about the original 1995 arcade game: the stop motion puppets used for it's enemies were made by a musician named Sneaky Pete Kleinow , who was also a special effects artist for various movies like Gremlins, Empire Strikes back, and The Stuff.

you're seriously one of the most criminally undersubbed creators on this damn site.

It’s funny that they kit these guys out in high tech hazmat suits to protect them from any number of hazardous contaminants, and then the main character just doesn’t even wear gloves.

me, several months ago: how is this channel so consistently perfect Grim: puts parapug in a recurring role, elevating the channel to new heights

Area 51 was one of the most fun yet mediocre games I've played this year. It is the most appropriate game to put in the 'whelmed' category. Not under or over, just sufficiently whelmed.

Please don’t stop making videos, I’ve basically watched all of the reviews at this point. I hope this message fills your heart with motivation.

There are bands and musical artists that get you just right and while maybe not everyone's cup of tea, they become your personal faves because of their unique combo of qualities This channel is the RU-vid equivalent of that Of all the games you've covered I've only played maybe five. I still watched all you had.

I can't render an adequate compliment without basking in hyperbole. Your channel, your scripts, your editing, your whole vibe, are in the proverbial S-tier of the YT Tier List video of my heart. I've binged the whole catalog multiple times at this point, so it's been sufficiently long for me to be sure I'm not just in a manic episode or something. I won't be satisfied with this channel's reception until the least popular video has at least a million views. Grimbeard and the Goth Gamer Nation are the skibidi to my toilet. 🖤

i literally audibly gasp every time i see a new video of yours in my subscription feed. excited to watch! you always knock it out of the park

You`re non gaming bits are the ONLY bits that have entertained me more then the gaming content. Your sense of humour is brilliant

When I was 7 years old I played this game by myself, in fact it was probably the very first FPS/Horror game I EVER played. I had never watched X Files or anything like that before so this game was my first introduction to secretive spooky government going ons and what not. This game helped me build my inquisitive nature and showed me what true fear was at such a young age. Looking back now the game looks NOTHING like I remember it, in my memories it looked like real life, but it’s still the only piece of media that has ever made me leak some pee pee out of fear. Thank you for helping me remember this stuff, Grim! Great review as always!

Dude, you are severely underrated this is some golden content right here.

I think that your asides with the phone, and side characters, have gotten much better over the years. I straight up love the stuff with the pug and Denton in this one.

Yes!!!!! Any new Grimbeard is a great day!

"Given the US military's penchant for recruiting gamers (Midway Austin in collaboration with the Air Force) figured one game about the network of lies the US government is capable of puppeteering, one that allows you to actively have a hand in brutal imperialism, and one about America's barbaric prison system and lack of mental health support was the perfect honey pot." Always appreciate your critiques of the world around us as it pertains to video games, please keep it up.

God I love your channel, between the video game reviews and the Supernatural reviews, nothing else compares. Keep the gravy train rolling Grim

Never thought centipedes were scary until I decided to research them for some reason.

I really appreciate your hard work on producing these amazing videos Grim. The skits, the script, everything is top notch. My day gets brighter every time I see you upload!

In an effort to cut down on fast food, I told myself I'll only eat fast food when Grim puts out a video. I'll have you know, this chicken taco is delicious.

Whenever my week or weekend is driving me insane, mental health's eroding away at me and Our Dear And Glorious Leader RU-vid pings that Grim's uploaded? I smile. Let's get into it! X

Thank you for what you do. Been enjoying your stuff a lot. It’s so refreshing to see someone like you just absolutely killing it.

Thank you for this channel. You've genuinely made my life better. After a long time spent watching youtube I didn't think I'd find a new favourite channel anytime soon, but your videos are fantastic. Definitely my favourite person on RU-vid.

What a perfect way to start the weekend! Keep doing the great work you do!

Jesus this game brings me back. Then an upload by Grimbeard brings me back further. You’re just trying to keep us in the past with you and I love it

Incredibly well researched and absolute quality production. I was working a on a loose script to explore this game, but you really covered every facet of it. 10/10!

Just found your channel last week. Can't stop watching, thank you!

Love the work put into these. This is amazing stuff. And yes I do often rewatch these while going to sleep

I've only recently found your channel cant stop binge watching, keep it up. For some reason this game was really scary for me when I was a kid.

I couldn't possibly express how much this made my night, I love ya dude, keep it up

You have made me laugh more in your videos than any creator has in years. Big new fan. Not just the jokes. I like your style and the games you make videos on. You are killing it!

"God damn it. Hell damn ass." I hope they write that on my tomb stone, because that almost killed me.

The consistent quality of your uploads is amazing, love your stuff, glad I subscribed!

... For like, two seconds, i was genuinely worried for ParaPug when he started glitching out. You've made a gag character that I actually have emotions about. What is this sorcery of highly effective artistic presentation?

I love that the US Air Force were the ones to put recruitment ads in a game about Area 51- a place they wouldn't even confirm existing. That totally is the version I played too.

Really used to love this game back in the day, actually played through it multiple times. I remember that as a kid, getting infected felt like such a plot twist that at first I thought I had gotten a game over, but then it kept going and it felt amazing. Glad to see other people enjoyed it too!

Hello Grim Beard! I've been watching your vids for some time now, picking mostly familiar titles from the vast library. But the longer I stick around, the more rewarding it is to explore completely strange (to me) or obscure things as well. I couldn't wish for a more captivating guide than your narrative style and sincere effort that goes into these reviews. It's... many things. The editing and pacing fit just perfectly, they're not over the top or out of place. Respect for the media and its creators, which is such a rare sight. Careful observation, understanding of the context. Genuine dedication to what you're doing. And I can't get over how right the overall vibe is! It’s all about the combination of music, design, visuals, references, and the subjects of choice. I fail to imagine anything else in this KMFDM's sticker place, because _of course_ it's there. Everything just feels like home. And I believe your following, too, feels at home on your channel. Please keep up the impressive work and do what's true to you! It's impossible to fake these things and it shows. Also, I'm curious if you're familiar with Primal? It's a PS2 horror adventure game released in 2003. I have a weak spot for it as it was my childhood top favorite. Probably not the best thing to shape dumb kid's taste in music and character design but... yeah, the damage is irreversible. Jen's still one of my favorite female protagonists, and I revisit 16 Volt music pretty often. But this game has such a weak presence on the internet that it feels like a long forgotten fever dream at times.

The grubby computer tower with the KMFDM sticker and Sailor Mercury…every time I see it, I feel like I’m peeking through a window back twenty years. I feel seen, and I appreciate it

Damn I’m glad I found your channel. This was one of my favorite games as a kid and it’s nice to see someone acknowledge it

I'll be honest I've been subscribed to your channel for some time, but I don't think I actually paid attention to any of them until now (I like listening to videos most of the time in the background) And tbh you reading reviews about the game after your own was probably my favorite part. Especially when you found an actual alien, The humor is all very much to what I am looking for, and i look forward to AcTuAlly watching more of your videos when time permits!

Okay the missile hitting your energy drinks got a genuine laugh.

randomly got recommended this channel and i already love it

Tribes slapped. That game was so good. The splitscreen, and the rarely used online feature from PS2 was used a lot for that game and EQOA, *edit* amongst my friends at school. Area 51 for the PS2 was wild, I remember my friend and I trying to hear what character was voiced by Marilyn Manson and once you hear his voice, the game had a difficulty spike we had not been ready for. After dying for a solid time, we started making progress again. It was a good experience.

Finally finished, this was great stuff Grim! I appreciate you a whole lot bud

I love your channel it’s a lot of fun and your intro has to be one of favorites

These videos always make my day :) Wish I had half your talent Grimbeard!

Thanks for the incredible content you create! Love from France!

You know the weirdest thing that happened to this game? The Air Force took it, and possibly to this day, released for free. Bad vibes, man...

Gotta say, I always love the content you put out, and the intro.... *chefs kiss*

Ah hell yeah, got lunch ready and a grimbeard video to watch

Hey Grim, a Darkened Streams series of The X-Files would be something I'd be down for. I don't care if other people have covered it. If it ain't Grim, it ain't nothin'.

I remember when I first played this back in.. 2007(?), the elevator ride was pretty hype. The entrance to the facility was nothing special and then you ride down and see just how huge and messed up the place really is.

Excellent review! Especially of a game that I still see in my dreams and nightmares years later. You have earned my subscription!

Ily so much grimmy boy, great video as always.

Killing it as always. Great video

Why was I not notified yesterday when this video came out? And who the hell does t want to see an 80 minute breakdown of Area 51!!!!??? I didn’t even know that I wanted this!

Looking forwards to that outro track release, also great vid!

Grimbeard covering Area 51? I'm so excited, this was one of my favorite games when I was younger.

New Grim Beard just dropped : Me : Put on my goth Gamer gear - Lets do this.

I love hearing about all these games i've never known about, keep up the good work!

I swear you're the only one who does sketches I dont find extremely cringy to watch. Keep up the great work!

I love your videos so much it's unreal.

YESS another absolute banger of a video!!

If you could do a series like Darkened Streams, but for X-Files, it would be amazing.

Fuck yeah buddy, I loved this game back in the day. You have this crazy way of digging up old gems and making great content I always look forward to.

Beardy Beardy, you did a damn good job on the videos and I appreciate that😃

Godspeed on your Planescape: Torment video, that's gonna be a bastard to put together

that spoiler break had me dying definitely always put on a game review when I know imma pass out. subscribed. can't wait to see more lol

Bro, your videos are so good. I hate that I only recently discovered you, but also stoked I get to go through your massive backlog of videos. Also, I do go to sleep to your videos at times. I often put on one when I lay down and wake up to another of yours playing thanks to auto-play. Then I have to rewatch the first video, but more playtime for you (I think that's how it works, who fuckin knows).

It always worth waiting to see your style. Yet another fun, in depth and good video! Praise be to ParaPug.

The gothboy of our dreams! Your videos are amazing man, keep it up!

ahhh new upload!!! everytime u upload something new i know it’s gonna be amazing ur such a great creator !!

David was cast, not because of his iconic role in the X-files, but because of his role in The red shoe diaries.

Maybe the voice director was too starstruck by David Duchovny to give any notes, or it was basically a completely different game when the voice recording occurred. Thanks for the great videos! They really help me get through the day.

A new video! It was about time!!!

Love your content!

Me: stares down the barrel of an obvious portal comparison. Grim: "...a kind of Kronenbergian..." Me: gets hit by semi-truck when I hear "Peggle"

You've got the ultimate classic youtuber feel to your videos you deserve waaaay more subs keep it up.

Immediately liked and subscribed after seeing that intro

Another banger video. Very underrated channel, keep making them amazing videos!

This is one of my favorite games back in the day. Always loved using the scope's view while in normal first person because it was one of the first games to actually do that on consoles. It was very underrated.

I’m so happy I found your channel.

I haven’t even watched the Video my normal hundred times yet and I’m already stoked!

Man, your takes on video games are freaking great.

I only just started the video, but I know for a fact that it's a damn great stuff, just because it's from you. Don't stop doing what you're doing, Grim, you're a hella fine ass creator. I hope you're having a moderately tolerable day, you keeper of the goth lighthouse in the gamer community 💜👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

Love your stuff

I did not expect this video to be this good, might subscribe after a couple more

My days feel GRIM, but when you upload my days become BEARDer lol

This game is so memorable that I forgot I even watched this upload, and remember next to none of this. That or I'm going full Mike Stoklasa and need to check into a retirement home...

I’m finally tuning into this half a year later, realizing I had started watching it until a few minutes in and got derailed watching long plays of the arcade game.

Hello Grimbeard these older Games have a unique charm thankyou for reminding us Gamers not to be too harsh but indulgent with their faults

I wish I could enslave you and force you to work on reviews of my favorite games for 18 hours a day. I just need more of your content more of the time. More. You scratch my itch so hard.

Goshdarn, I appreciate the work you put into reading all your patrons names, and making sure you pronounce them right, but the one written in Hangul had me holding my breath.

Love this so much my dude. Yes.

A new grimbeard video is a great way to start the day