The plot twist at the end of Minerva's Den actually caught me off guard.

@thisbubblygoodness7611

3 жыл бұрын

i remember playing for the first time all those years ago and my jaw dropped, my first game plot-twist in my opinion, it rivals the first game

@cruxton5810

3 жыл бұрын

@@thisbubblygoodness7611 Honestly i always thought that bioshock 2 was better than 1 in quite a few ways.

@thisbubblygoodness7611

3 жыл бұрын

@@cruxton5810 dude same, Bioshock 2 is one of my all time favourite games, tho i get that not everyone thinks so

@kidkruschev

3 жыл бұрын

There is literally an audio diary that spoils the ending what are you talking about

@dylanskidmore2595

3 жыл бұрын

@@kidkruschev I didn't click until I saw it written out on the floor.

Commenting for the algorithm so more people can see this channel.

@johnd681

3 жыл бұрын

It worked

@harley6176

3 жыл бұрын

Good

@braydenlynch4655

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnd681 Welcome

@mikaroni_and_cheez

3 жыл бұрын

It worked!

@Hyrtsi

3 жыл бұрын

same here. quality content man

Not gonna lie, this might be one of the best videos you've ever made. It ain't even special in any particular way. I think it's got to do with the personal themes that you've included. I don't know I've felt this one in a different way. Great shit.

Porter is just Bioshock's Magic Man from Adventure Time

@silverdays2909

3 жыл бұрын

How?

The idea of using art to reflect on yourself really resonates with me. Art helps me understand people, including myself. Sometimes the hardest part of understanding yourself is grappling with the fact that you have to work to do it. Analyzing something else can help you (well, can help me) get started down that path. Great video man, I appreciate the content you put out.

@659dude

3 жыл бұрын

Everyone does that. That's why we all like different art.

As someone who didn't pay much attention to Bioshock 2 at all, let alone the DLC, I am happy to have found out what it seems to have been all about. Seems like Minerva's Den could almost be a predecessor to the stories told in Soma, both in terms of setting and themes. Perhaps not as messed up as Soma's AI beings turned out to be, but I can deffo see a potential lineage there!

@nobleradical2158

3 жыл бұрын

SOMA has a lot of bioshock in it, though minus the whole shooting aspect.

@KnightoftheSorryFace

3 жыл бұрын

I didn't even play Bioshock 2 because I sucked too much to finish Bioshock 1

@alexmercer5414

3 жыл бұрын

I really didn't have a problem with BioShock 2 I thought it was great thats my opinion

It takes a big man to admit something like that, especially to a large audience. I'm proud

I JUST got into Bioshock yesterday, already finished the first game and am about to start the second! Super awesome to see people still talking about this beauty.

@zarrowthehorse

3 жыл бұрын

play Infinite

@ChickenFingers42

3 жыл бұрын

Just got done playing the DLC today, played 1 and 2 the last few days. If you liked the first game, you'll love the second one, imo. The second one is so fucking good.

@aleisinwndrlen7113

3 жыл бұрын

@Chicken Fingers I concur. Such a shame that it was heavily underappreciated by the people. I think one of the very intriguing things about Bio 2 is that side-plot about that guy (I forgot his name) who went into rapture at almost the same time as Delta's 'resurrection' to search for his daughter. You could even see him reunited with her as a rumbler in the end

@chnir6642

2 жыл бұрын

@@aleisinwndrlen7113 Mark Meltzer?

I wish you would experience Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs... If you like incredible voice acting and writing.

@sanstheskeleonepunchman5274

3 жыл бұрын

Your wish has been granted

crazy i was just watching a few video analysis of Bioshock 2 and its DLC and then you go ahead and dropped this too, that's some universal fate right there Bioshock 2's honestly my favourite of the 3, and this DLC gives it that boost that really makes it just as brilliant as the others EDIT: also im just super glad that time has been kind on this game with more people enjoying it

I just want to say it’s incredible how open you are with your plans and how you thank your subscribers genuinely, I love your content so take as long as you need making them as good as you want.

All I can say is bioshock infinite dlc was like when Andrew Ryan burned his forest down

@camerongagliano4613

3 жыл бұрын

All I can say is perfectly said

@Nice_Fella

3 жыл бұрын

What does this mean? I loved the infinite dlc

@esssss8415

3 жыл бұрын

Nice fella As did I, but it basically ruined everything the series had created before then.

@Nice_Fella

3 жыл бұрын

@@esssss8415 How so? I thought it tied it all together brilliantly

@esssss8415

3 жыл бұрын

Nice fella I guess it’s just personal preference. I just felt it made everything else that had happened up to that point feel less important.

Alan Turing died at 41. Not exactly an "old man". Unsure if he lives longer in the Bioshock universe?

Thank you for putting a timer on the intro. Haven't seen anyone do this but you.

As much as it may be empty from a comment on the internet. I, as a person, am immensely proud of you for the work and dedication you put into this channel, and every post you make brings me happier forward. You have made the right decisions to get here, and you are so very capable of making so many more. You are a good man Leadhead, for being steadfast in the wake of regret.

I didn't forget. in fact, when I say "Bioshock Trilogy" I mean Bioshock 1, Bioshock 2, and Minerva's Den. Counting just those games (and maybe the ARG and some of the pre-Infinite tie-ins?) as part of the continuity is the only way that the term "Bioshock Trilogy" makes any sense. Infinite, by it's own admission, several times, is a spin-off that's not part of the same story as Bioshock 2 and Minerva's Den.

Every video I've watched so far has not only impressed me, but immersed me as well. I think that's worthy of a Patreon subscription. Your work truly is wonderful. Edit: The ability to reflect on your past choices and owning up to it whilst relative it to the current video topic takes some balls too. Absolutely outstanding.

all i remember from minervas den is crying at the twist at the end, that was the first time i gasped out loud from a game twist

3:30 nice to see is a far more common thing . I try to make that with music is quite therapeutic Is interesting how one can show one self doing that, my music teacher after the first year told me: (never talk to him anything exept music to that point) " you think stuff to much , you need to allow yourself to make mistakes, if you cant be kind with your mistakes learning will be alot more dreadfull"

I love how you put a part of your self into your videos. It makes them so much better.

Man, this video was great, and an emotional roller coaster.

I love you for that promotion timer at the start

Minerva's Den and Knife of Dunwall were so underrated, I loved both to death

Your channel is a recent gem I’ve discovered, and with each video it’s a beautiful addition to the last.

Every time I play this DLC, the ending makes me cry so much. Honestly your analysis made it even sadder, which makes me appreciate it more. Thank you for being one of the few people who have enjoyed the 2nd game the most.

@asuitabledriver8025

3 жыл бұрын

Tbh Bioshock 2 main ending good/neutral got me more than Minerva's den. It carries the same emotional punch that the main story has but to me it feels less. mostly because I feel more connected to delta's journey to save eleanor than porter coping the lost of his wife.

I like how in between recording clips of his planescape torment video, and posting this video, leadhead has gained 6 thousand subscribers. Nice

Holy crap dude this video is incredible. I've never seen content on youtube like the stuff you make. Keep up the good work!!

I love the way you analyze Charles Milton Porter, You have a very entertaining style. You should consider to analyze more characters from the game, would love to hear your analyzation of Gilbert Alexander, He is another Character i find very interesting just like Charles Milton Porter.

Leadhead, I just want to say that your videos mean a lot to me. Your videos always give me the hope that I can create something. Thanks for what you do and don’t stop doing it! Keep going, and reach even higher than before!

I had put off finishing Minerva's Den. The last few months I kept seeing 9/11 popping up and knew something was going to happen for me then. I've been dating my ex again, long distance, and I wasnt really happy. The feeling was scratching at my door for months. Last night (9/12) I finally beat the dlc. The story of milton porter, pearl, the thinker, and rapture had come full circle. His greif had to be left behind, and bringing back a loved one electronically did nothing for him. He left rapture and the thinker, and made peace with his past. A few hours after my gf called and told me she was also unhappy, and we were both so happy to just say that together. We decided to be friends, and a weight was lifted. Games have been guiding me through so much, and what are the odds how well the story of Minerva and my own would intertwine so distinctly. Love you Leadhead.

LeadHead: *Uploads Video* My Real Estate Studies: "Go ahead bro, I can wait."

That voice log of him testing the personality duplication function just....damn

I love Minerva's Den, and I'm glad that you covered it for the broader public! Both 'Minerva's Den' and 'There's Something in the Sea ' are actually some of my favorite parts of Bioshock as a whole, even though they're not even part of any of the main games.

@thisbubblygoodness7611

3 жыл бұрын

i feel like its such a big achievement because even Kevin Levine (if thats how you spell it ) didn't have anything to do with those games and he made bioshock, they did a good job

Nice to see Bioshock content on KZread in 2020. Of course, the best thing in Minerva's Den is the awesome Ion Laser and the Gravity Well. Awesome video Mann.

id just like to say that you have succeeded in the goals you set for your videos. in the past few months ive watched a lot of your content and it always leaves me with something to think about for days after i watch. negative or not i totally respect any writer than can place me in my own head for hours. will forsure be supporting you on patreon come payday

Such a good DLC! Thank you for drawing attention to it.

the countdown at the beginning of your videos... ELITE TIER THANK YOU SO MUCH IT SHOULD BE AN INDUSTRY STANDARD

that thumbnail looks really nice

Man, I hope the negativity in my past will one day turn into something just as positive and interesting as yours did. Thank you again for an amazing video!

I can 100% relate to working on a creative project and realising that you're actually using it to work through / describe your own personal experiences. I feel this has always led me to a deeper understanding of my own work and a better overall result. It's interesting to hear someone else's ideas on this topic.

Loved the video! Always great to see content creators furthering the art!

BioShock 2 was initially written off but it’s good to see years later folks rediscovering it. I also liked the multiplayer, it wasn’t great but tried to do something different.

I never played Minerva's Den. But after seeing this...I'm going to play it.

@Grimpy970

3 жыл бұрын

In my 'random guy on the Internet' opinion, I think it's important to play through all the bioshocks, and all their DLC as well. They're woven together intricately, and the story they tell is genuinely a work of fine art

@thisbubblygoodness7611

3 жыл бұрын

honestly its one of my favourite pieces of DLC ever

@Huarshi

3 жыл бұрын

That's the Leadhead Effect for you...

@sci_pain3409

3 жыл бұрын

leadhead has already added 4 ganes to my wishlist

@INFILTR8US

3 жыл бұрын

You won't regret it!

Bioshock is such a beautiful series, glad to see people still appreciating it.

I feel that feeling of confronting the depressive choices we made. Having to reflect and choosing what to do about it. Choosing the stability and, though you may not have said it, realizing you can still have an exciting time amd grow with it. (Your channel) I discovored you recently and I really enjoy your work that I've seen. I don't know who you were but it seems to me that you've grown quite well. Keep on growing my dude.

Minerva's Den is the best piece of DLC I've ever played. It may not have been the longest or the most expansive, but it added so much to the Bioshock world.

Holy shonks! This is some really personal and powerful stuff you’re sharing. Thank you for a profound glimpse into the struggles of your life. It is, one one level, very touching on it’s own, but, on another level, it also brings such a different - human - angle to your video essay which really gives it an absolute x-factor of value to me. This essay of yours is not just some rational analysis of mechanics or whatever and whatnot - which I truly am interested in as a note -, but something which will always leave the analysis completely completely pale in comparison to it: It is an honest rapport of your relation to a piece of art, how it has impacted you, and what it has revealed to you. That is in and of itself very artistic, to me, as it can be your viewers’/listeners’ gateway to doing the very same. On a completely different note, I also want to comment on your use of a phase theory of grief. To my knowledge, I am doing my Master’s in Psychology, the phase models of psychology have fallen heavily out of vogue from the 90’s till now, as they prescribe far too clearly distinct stages for the human experience: They have to be progressed through in a pretty linear fashion from start till end and boom - freed from sorrow. These days, it seems that the two-track model of oscillation between reconstruction of one’s life and dwelling with sorrow is liked more. It paints the picture of a truly uncharted journey in experiencing grief and sorrow, which at one point in time can shackle you to your home wallowing in despair, while you at another point in time may muster the will and energy to focus on what actually is in the here and now outside your mind and continue building a future for yourself. Even though it can be critisised as a quite individualised model of people in grief, not itself taking into account any concrete thing or person around and with the griever, it does seem to me to paint a more realistic picture of a person who does not just progress linearly, but rather wavers from despair to courage and back again several times before if ever “getting anywhere”. If you’re interested in reading more I have a link for the article: dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/384090/DUAL.pdf?sequence=1 Finally, I will say that I will wait in eager patience for you to finish your essay on Amused to Death, as that is an album I quite enjoy. Additionally, an association has sprung up in my mind. I can’t quite trace my association at the moment, but I thought of a very short but sweet song that I would lile to share with you: open.spotify.com/track/6K2LoDB7Fo2Uylg3yGHjSy?si=fDsEhq8rR_-SGGpvsx_LZQ Thank you for a great essay, and I’m looking forward to more!

A great examination of the DLC and yourself. I have to rewatch some of your videos to truly grasp why I actually have wanted to watch them in the first place. Great job, Leadhead, and thank you

Minerva's Den is easily my favorite single player experience of all time. The scene where the Personality replicator mimics Pearl makes me cry every time, even the part in this video brought tears to my eyes.

Ever since you made that coffee video I drink some coffee when I watch your videos because it left such a big impression on me it's like a little rich, love you!!!!

Your content is awesome, I hope you can continue exploring your passions

Porter and Delta are two of my favorite characters in the bioshock universe Maybe Liz While you won’t make an essay about it I find it an interesting notion that the enemy design in placement in bioshock 2 when compared to bioshock 1 reflect in the narratives The family attacks you in groups of weaker enemies whereas the first game had more developed but fewer enemies. I found it a conceptual level of what the many should have been in system shock 2 like Instead of just using the certain type of weapon for robots and a different type for organics The two would operate differently In fact I would even prefer if this went further and weapon weaknesses were based on how the enemy would be attacking For example A weapon that is for a very mobile single enemy may have some form of auto locking Whereas a weapon for multiple enemies would focus on AOE or spread

Watching this I noticed I forgot to play Minervas den and hearing that twist makes me regret not playing it AND regret watching this before going back to play it 😅

really love how in depth these videos are

You won me in an instant with the finishing methapor of this essay❗ It was brilliant ❗ I am proud to be your subscriber and I want you to know that your eloquence and intelligent interpretations made me question my self and my ways, so much so that it got me to a point where I managed to change for the better! For this, Leadhead sir, you have my undying loyalty ❤️

Currently im going through bargaining or depression, im not sure anymore; I will finish an animation that I have been working on for months in 2 weeks and honestly, I see no light at the end of the tunnel. I'm going to try my best to keep going, but I can't even imagine myself going any further without her it hurts so much, the only hope I have is that I will be able to take my life after posting the animation, because any other option results in unbearable pain or just restarting the cycle

@mr.mofumofu7951

3 жыл бұрын

hey, don't give up, once you give up all the work you did will go to waste

@PolandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

@Sasha Lemay I think I will try to open up about this whole situation to my therapist this or next week, maybe there's something she can do to help, thank you

@PolandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

@@mr.mofumofu7951 Well, I guess it can be kind of an elaborate suicide note But it's true that if I will be able to go on that I will be able to create more and maybe even experience what love actually feels like

i literally started playing the first bioshock two hours ago I'm scared

@gchinmayvarma9030

3 жыл бұрын

coincidences mate, they scare me too, especially with leadhear. At least thrice did i see him make a video on a game which i just played. HES WATCHING US

@Raybro16

3 жыл бұрын

I finished Bioshock 2 about a week or two ago I'm scared too

@Grimpy970

3 жыл бұрын

Play all of them. Play the DLC too. They, together constitute a work of fine art

@agooddaytorespawn57

3 жыл бұрын

Would you kindly keep playing?

@monkeycat6408

3 жыл бұрын

I finished Minerva's den last week.

I don't have any words to say about this video. I'm not sure if I can even come up with any words about the DLC other than "I've never thought of it that way". I've been trying to contextualizing my grief into someone else's work as well. In my case, its the anime FLCL. I don't exactly know why, but I feel like the show just... gets me, ya know? This show has been helping me a lot over the past 8 months and the aftermath of a long and strong relationship I've had that recently ended badly and painfully for me. To be honest, Ive been trying to find anything to either give me insight on what happened or express how I feel, whether it be games, movies, tv shows, or even video essays here on KZread. Then I found your videos, most specifically one of your vids on Planescape: Torment. As much as I want to say that I'm finally over it now, that I don't care anymore about what happened, about him... I can't really shake the grief I still feel about it. Its still there, regardless of how I feel about it all. For all I know, it might never go away. I don't know what else to say other than retelling the same story I've been saying all over KZread about what happened between us, but what would be the point? It's not going to change what happened; things are over between us, he hates my guts and I'm most likely never going to speak to him ever again. But i just can't.... let go. Not yet, anyway. I just wish things didn't end this way. I wish things didn't end at all.

Mate, all your videos have such high quality and are just fucking sick. I really hope you get a whoooolee lot of views, you deserve them

That last line hit home for me. I've been in your shoes before man, I know the horrible feeling of doing wrong to the one you love. It haunts me to this day. Nevertheless, great video, love your work

FINALLY SOMEONE TALKS ABOUT THIS AMAZING DLC

Great video Lead, I’ll be waiting for the next surprise

It's so....odd. We examined Minerva's Den, and in turn, led to a reflection on your life and this channel. It's...intriguing. I love it :)

Lead's A fellow Civvie watcher chad.

It's always such a pleasure to watch your content. There's just so much personality in it, it's unlike any other content creators that I've seen. You never give off the feeling of pseudo-intellectualism, you always sound so genuine, it's an absolutely incredible amount of passion that I wish I could have. Keep up the great work Leadhead.

I always find your content really relatable, and it's so refreshing to hear someone take a realistic view on the world but not turn it into narcissism or misery. Maximum respect ✌

The plot is amazing, really caught me, and it’s so fucking good to know more about the aspects of the Alfa series, it’s amazing know they aren’t totally accomplished to the suit like Bouncers and Rosies, still have an complete human being inside it, who likes we sees on 2, they still love, care, feels... that make us think how Delta would be, inside all that armor, that DLC give even more humanity to them, the Porter history is incredible and so well written that certainly put him as one of the best characters of bioshock even his games only having 8 hours of gameplay

I wanted to say thank you for the videos they really are helping

Great work I think this is one of my favourite videos from you even though h I am still quite new to your channel

Minervas den is probably the most consistently perfect bioshock experience there is honestly

Okay man I need to say I can relate to you on the cheating on a loved one and feeling terrible about it. since it happened years ago I've started watching my actions and ensuring (to the extent I can) not to do something so hurtful again and it's made me (in my opinion at least) a more thoughtful person. idk, as bad of a thing it is to do, it's nice to hear that someone else has done something like that and has had a similar reaction to the realisation that they did something like it and want to better thamselves. shameful for both us, but it's helped us grow I think. (not comparing myself to you... or, I kind of am, but not in some "omg we're bros" kind of way)

@moosecannibal8224

3 жыл бұрын

if it's not obvious I agree with a lot of the other commenters who say your personal introspection in this video is what's drawn me to enjoy it more. melding video games and the human mind and emotional turmoil into a channel's subject matter is great and I look forward to watching more of your videos as I have been.

Amazing video man and a great dlc I didn’t even know existed

Thanks for putting the timer in the beginning. You seem to be aware that some people don't care about fanservice.

I'd at least like you to TRY to talk about BioShock 2. I wish people gave that game more love as it has arguably the best character in the entire franchise.

Bioshock - Intellectual Bioshock 2 - Emotional Bioshock Infinite - Something in between

Obama loves the videos

Fantastic video. Such a underrated channel.

Keep it up dude! make the decitions that are good for u love your videos

Just found this channel and I’m in love.

Bioshock 2 is just as great as 1 and Infinite (imo). Also, Minerva’s Den is a great dlc and imo is the best Bioshock DLC.

14 year old me was blown away by this DLC, the ending and the twist hit like a car

Nice video man, subbed

Keep up the great work dude

Just found your channel and I really like what you've got to say. Thanks and best of luck to you :)

You make me want to go back and play dishonored dlc and bioshocks dlc too.

Love the video, well done mate.

Played all games again not long ago first bioshock then infinite, bioshock 2 , burial at sea and saved this dlc for last and oh boy I gotta admit this dlc fits so well to end everything it really does

I really appreciate the patreon timer. and the video, obviously.

I’m currently playing through the BioShock trilogy for the first time, and I’m about midway through BioShock Infinite. I must say, Minerva’s Den is the best BioShock experience besides the original.

Bioshock 2 is so underrated!

I appreciate the personal touch in your videos so much. When you started talking about your own negativity and it's relationship with the game, I couldn't stop thinking about a mistake that I made a long time ago and how I carry it with me every day still regardless of where I am and what I'm doing. When I realized that you also made the same mistake, I started to believe that one day I would be able to move past the shame and take ownership of what I've done, for better or worse. I never write comments like this, but you truly inspired me today.

Thanks for the great content

In a world where too many things fall apart around me, I need this. That's all.

The best Bioshock game yet

The fact that i didn't yet watch All your bioshock Videos makes me happy. Your half life and bioshock content is top notch have a good day

1000x more respect than I already head for LeadHead after that Roger Waters Amused to Death analysis. I'm 33yrs old and I have never met another RW fan outside of my dad and my brother.

Thank you. for sharing this with us.

@victormurphy3511

3 жыл бұрын

Also, love the 2001 break down. Its 100% accurate.

Love this channel

Your videos are art, sad that there is such a little percentage of people that do the same kind of videos you do on this platform. I'm from Greece and, despite the fact most people on my age would find this boring or wouldn't even understand this, I understand and appreciate how beautiful your videos are.

I like your introspective think-pieces. You're gonna hit the youtube algorithm wave soon, I can tell.