Ever since playing Furi in 2018 I've been searching for content like this. Great production from what I've seen, take your time and you'll get the following you deserve for this quality!

@ElBromoHojo

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate the comment.

I think this is backed up by an unused voice line in the game files, where The Chain says: "I saw what you did outside. That was _messed up._ So how do you like it when I do it to _you?"_

@ElBromoHojo

3 жыл бұрын

There are some nice nuggets in those unused lines for sure.

The Inhuman One has another lore video about The Chain where he goes into much greater detail about the masks and their effect on his character and combat. He also asserts that the symbols on the circle are Pi and Equals, which fits nicely (and given so much has double meaning in the game, is not necessarily inconsistent). Go check out his video, too. Anything else I missed, this is the thread for it!

@bungerbungerbunger246

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'll be sure to check that one out too.

@ElBromoHojo

3 жыл бұрын

Biblically-speaking, water/rain also represents 1) judgement 2) cleansing

Excited to see the rest of these! Just played and beat the game for the first time today and was racking my brain on the symbolism the entire time.

@ElBromoHojo

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Keep noodling on it and you'll be surprised what you find. Most people focus on the plot, but you can't truly nail the plot without tackling the symbolism.

Red hair represents a traumatic past? I didn't know that was a thing. But I guess it makes sense, redheads always get bullied.

@ElBromoHojo

3 жыл бұрын

Although what you say may indeed be the origin of the symbolism, think actual orange like in Run Lola Run.

Please consider continuing this series! I would really like to your thoughts on the rest of the bosses symbolism and meaning. I feel like a lot of people don't really seem to realize that the bosses of Furi are meant to teach the player something. I realize this, but I honestly have trouble telling *what* is the lesson you're supposed to get from each.

@ElBromoHojo

3 жыл бұрын

It is happening. I work on it every chance I get. Thanks for the encouragement!

@barkbork7528

3 жыл бұрын

@@ElBromoHojo I'm so glad! I have a question, do you think there's any signifiacance, in terms of the games themes/metatext to The Flame? (The dlc boss)

@ElBromoHojo

3 жыл бұрын

@@barkbork7528 I don't believe he adds anything to the lore, no. The only way I can reconcile his fight is if he is acting on his own, because he doesn't otherwise fit the narrative.

@barkbork7528

3 жыл бұрын

@@ElBromoHojo Sorry, I didn't mean lore. I meant more metaphorical, metatextual stuff. Can I tell you my personal interpretation of him?

@ElBromoHojo

3 жыл бұрын

@@barkbork7528 of course, always love to hear anyone's thoughts on this game

Loved this video, suitable for one of the greatest game I've ever played recently imo

Magnificent! Waiting for more content like this from you. Keep up the good work, fella!

This was a really great, interesting, and well made video! I hope you make more :)

Im kinda late for the party, but holy crap dude. I loved this, i´ve been waiting for Furi content like this from a long time ago. Great job man

Hella underated youtuber

This was great.

I'd love to see more narrated dramaturgy gaming content like this ! Subscribed

Great vid!

Great video. I would love to see your analysis of the Song, she was probably the most interesting character to me. I'll sub and wait till then :)

@ElBromoHojo

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub! A mother's love'll kill ya! ;)

Great vid. Where I can find more about christian symbolic reception of law ~ "chain, lamp, mirror - protection, instruction, conviction"? Looks interesting but I've never heard of that.

@ElBromoHojo

3 жыл бұрын

Look up the "threefold use of the law". Glad you liked it!

I love this! Do you plan to cover the others?

@ElBromoHojo

3 жыл бұрын

Heck yes I do.

@darthsidious2788

3 жыл бұрын

@@ElBromoHojo can’t wait this was amazing

@ElBromoHojo

3 жыл бұрын

@@darthsidious2788 Thanks! Knowing people want it really motivates me to get it done.

@jacobiebrian6977

3 жыл бұрын

@@ElBromoHojo can't wait!?

That makes sense now. The second level was the lamp and the fourth level was the mirror

@ElBromoHojo

2 жыл бұрын

That's an interesting observation. I had not made the connection. I actually think the Line better serves as the "lamp" and perhaps you said that because people joke that she looks like one. ;)

Bro is soo underrated

You've done a remarkable re telling of the inner depths of this portion of the game. I am hoping to find in the later videos that you touch up on the strong connotations I felt from the story highly emphasized from fight to fight, a coming into ones own and the undertones of both masculine and feminine maturity including the necessity of acceptance of evil in oneself, the humility to choose your sacrifice despite the transgressions you will commit in your resolve.

@ElBromoHojo

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comments. I regret I have been unable to keep up the momentum. There is indeed a lot of masculine/feminine stuff going on in this series. It sounds like you should put together some commentary of your own. :)

@SimplyObligation

2 жыл бұрын

@@ElBromoHojo While well spoken, I simply don't have the balls or the patience to do something well enough to be considered professional let alone the know how on the technical points of video creation. Also you touched up on a few points that hadn't hit me as well which I really appreciate. Thanks for the compliment though lol.

@ElBromoHojo

2 жыл бұрын

@@SimplyObligation i was apprehensive, but I'm grateful my efforts this far have been well received. I confess that about 80% of my insights didn't even occur until I was editing the video, though. Going through the footage practically frame by frame for hours on end has had that effect on both of these videos.

@SimplyObligation

2 жыл бұрын

@@ElBromoHojo I would love to see more content like this with the level of attention to detail and multi dimensional insight you capture across multiple platforms and franchises (because you get it) not only limited to Furi. I haven't seen any channels really hit the mark of multi dimensional analysis as well as you which has led me to shy away from narrative videos in the past. When you do something as well as you have with these two videos it becomes something of an art. I would hate to un see what could have been from a content creator that is worth their salt. If only for closure of this franchise at least. My heart is already broken that Partner Selector Pokemon will never be an actual series lol.

@ElBromoHojo

2 жыл бұрын

@@SimplyObligation Again thanks for the kind praise. I started this series because I felt a great urgency to point out a host of things I had noticed after endlessly listening to the non-commentary playthrough for years while I worked. I also noticed they were things nobody else had mentioned. I was sure somebody would beat me to it. (I still feel that way!) I see a lot of lore videos online for other games like the Dark Souls series, but I never see anyone going into the actual symbolism of games, which is much more interesting in my opinion, because it's there whether the creators intended to put it there or not!

Any idea of when the next part of this series is coming out? I need more!

@ElBromoHojo

3 жыл бұрын

Script and video footage mostly recorded, been slowly working on the rough cut. I've had really bad tendonitis lately which has limited how many of these damn keyboard shortcuts I can perform at a stretch. I hope I don't disappoint though!

please make more. please

@ElBromoHojo

3 жыл бұрын

Working on it! Problem is no matter how far along I get, I notice more things that need to be in it and then that sets me back.

@splurgy.

3 жыл бұрын

@@ElBromoHojo too much lore eh? i understand that. quality over quantity, take your time. I'm excited for the next video.

It's fascinating that you bring up The Law! The internal name for this character is actually The Law.

@ElBromoHojo

2 жыл бұрын

"The law is a chain" is an ancient saying. There are no coincidences. ;)

Some of them like the orange hair and the law's three purposes seem like a stretch but otherwise many interesting points to think about.

His main mask is also the Noh mask that represents a woman. His second mask represents an old man. Does The Chain say genderfluid rights?

@ElBromoHojo

3 жыл бұрын

I know you're just making a jab, but the sex of the mask is chosen as appropriate to reinforce its meaning. Purity and innocence are coupled with youth and (sometimes) femininity. Wisdom with an old man. The third/Hannya mask is also feminine because of the intensity of the emotions it conveys and represents either torment (obsession, jealousy, etc) or sorrow depending on the angle and tilt shown to the audience. It would have been nice to work that last bit in somehow, but there isn't really a shot that emphasizes that sorrowful angle, unfortunately. However, you can glimpse a little bit of that effect at 4:57 on his Okina mask. Thanks for the comment!

@justagamethrower

3 жыл бұрын

That's not a thing though, so

I feel like you're overthinking the whole 'Niko' thing. If it means eternity, it probably just means that-eternity. An eternity of slow, painful deaths. Something every game over screen reminds of of, Rider's fate if you don't continue.

@ElBromoHojo

Жыл бұрын

Oh I agree it's overthinking. That part was meant to be more of a thought process / exercise. Well, most of it is that, really. I like your interpretation!

When on earth does 'western media' ever use orange hair as an indicator of abuse and trauma? This is a cool video but such an odd statement.

@ElBromoHojo

8 ай бұрын

I had a few examples in mind when I added that, but right now I can only think of Run Lola Run. Thanks for the comment!