Is Piglet's Big Game Really as Scary as They Say?
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Today I'm playing Piglet's Big Game, which is considered to be one of the scariest games of all time. It's Piglet. I think gamers are just weak today. I don't think this is scary. I'm just playing it cuz it's Halloween. I don't think it's going to be scary though. I think people I'm not scared. I'm not scared of that. Gotham Games That voice was a little scary. That's Gotham Game. How could Really, what is wrong with gamers that this is scary to them? This isn't This is Piglet. My little baby watches this and not scared of this. This is scary to you guys, really? Wait. Wait. Dang, look at these Piglet animations. Like they make me think of Luigi's Mansion. Look at how nice that is. Look at the flop on the ears. He's got a little kick, okay. Gamers are not as tough anymore as they once were. Should you like to see your friends from the 100 Acre Wood and enter their dreams? Just look through this telescope. Enter their dreams? Like Inception? I only have zero out of 155 chocolate chip cookies in Pooh's dream. You have to enter his dream. If only Piglet were here, he would surely help me find some honey. Thought Pooh falling asleep. Oh man, this is really scaring me, you guys. Candy and jelly beans. I'm going to press X to search for cookies. This is what people are afraid of? People say this is scarier than Resident Evil 7. >> Unfortunately, Piglet was unable to go through this passage. For you see, it was blocked by a mountain of cotton candy. At least there's a context for why I can't go that way, not like Pokémon. If you're like following a really strict diet, I could see how this might be scary. Like makes you want to like eat cookies. Look at this loaf of bread graphics. It's a nice loaf of bread there. Oh, everything has cookies. So, I didn't realize. I should have been kicking everything. Oh no, the two cookies phased out cuz I went entered Pooh's cutscene. Oh, do be careful, Piglet. No, the cookies. Okay, I get my first weapon. If you think this is scary, man, why don't you play Resident Evil 2 nightmare difficulty? This is what you guys are afraid of? Imagine how scared gamers today would be if they went to the zoo. Should I kick the elephant, you think? Okay, here comes the Heffalump. Oh, he's going to get me. He's going to get me. He's trying to kill me. What's happening? That gave gamers nightmares, that part. That's what you guys were afraid of? I don't know. Lala, 70 cookies collected. Piglet, don't put a lit candle in your pocket. >> Piglet had found a candle. >> The reason why this game isn't scary is because Piglet is too powerful of a protagonist. What What is this song? This is like a This is a unused track from Silent Hill 2. What is this? Purchase one brave face here. Piglet must buy all brave faces. He must. Oh, this is what you do with the cookies. Okay, that's a little weird. Why is he running like that? Well, here's the key that unlocks a cupboard in my kitchen. Thank you, Rabbit. Rabbit had just given Piglet a key. >> I know. Oh no, Piglet is in like a He's like in a terrified state. It's like that game where you lose your like sanity. Press X to cheer Piglet up. To overcome your fears, you must believe in yourself. All right, he's good. Where did Rabbit go? He used to be here. Where did everybody go? Owl's not here. Pooh is not here. Rabbit is gone. If only Piglet were here, surely he could help me get my ball down. Thought Roo falling asleep. >> Why would Piglet be able to get your ball down from the tree? He's He's like the shortest one of them all by a million. You know who would be good at getting your ball down from the tree? Your mom, who's the tallest and can jump insanely high. Or Tigger. Oh, I get to play as Tigger now. Wow, multiple protagonists like Sonic Adventure. Oh, and Tigger's like a stealth character. Look at this. Incredible. Incredible. Look at that. Sneaking around like this. Now, can Tigger kick? No, he has no kick, but he can bounce. Oh, I'm Tigger. Yeah, it's me, Tigger. Everybody. Here I go. A piece of cardboard. Why? That will certainly be useful. That will secure an M rating. And you got him forward level inputs and combos. I'm locked in. The door shut behind me and I don't have a key. I think the key is back at my house. Would you go ask my mama for it, Piglet? That's all the way to start of the level. No, I'm not doing that. Oh, certainly, Roo. I'll be right back. >> No, Piglet. No. The most efficient way to deal with enemies is just to walk past them. It's It is kind of like Resident Evil in that sense. The cookie shoots so far away from the item that you kicked them out of. Oh, look at it. You can't get that cookie. Oh, I did get it. What a wonderful job you've done, Piglet. You cleaned up every last cookie. I just got 7,000 gamer credit for that. Thank you, Kanga. An eraser. Now Now we can erase this terrible drawing of Tigger. He's orange, not yellow, you Okay, climb up the ladder, Piglet. >> Piglet could see. >> Piglet could never be able to do that, actually. Oh, my He's orange. >> Piglet could see. Piglet could be. Oh, that's the big That's the big scare that they were saving. The Heffalump being With this piece of wood he could now battle the enemies of Silent Hill. I only got 75 out of 225 chocolate chip cookies in Roo's dream. Are you serious? Now, Eeyore's dream, you know that's going to be the scariest one. Eeyore. Wow, I'm so scared. And now's your chance to help Piglet save his friends' dreams in Piglet's Big Game. With a magical telescope, Piglet can travel into the dream worlds of all his friends, collecting cookies and making brave faces that will frighten off the Heffalumps and Woozles that are stealing his friends' dream treasures. Piglet's Big Game, available now on PlayStation 2 and GameCube, is rated E for everyone.
Summary
The video is a humorous commentary on Piglet's Big Game, where the host dismisses its reputation as one of the scariest games, arguing that its simple mechanics, cute characters, and lack of genuine horror make it far less frightening than claimed, especially compared to games like Resident Evil.
Key Points
- The host challenges the idea that Piglet's Big Game is scary, calling it a joke compared to true horror games.
- The game features dream exploration, cookie collection, and fighting Heffalumps and Woozles using items like brave faces.
- Piglet is the main character who can enter the dreams of friends like Pooh, Eeyore, and Tigger to recover stolen cookies.
- The game uses a mix of platforming, puzzle-solving, and light combat, with mechanics like using a telescope to enter dreams.
- The host notes that the game's scariness is overblown, pointing out its cartoonish visuals and lack of real threat.
- The game features multiple protagonists, including Tigger, who has unique abilities like bouncing.
- Enemies like Heffalumps are easily avoided by walking past them, similar to Resident Evil's stealth mechanics.
- The game includes collectibles like chocolate chip cookies and brave faces, which are used to progress and unlock content.
- The host finds humor in the game's exaggerated claims of fear, comparing it to more intense games like Silent Hill and Resident Evil 7.
- The game is rated E for Everyone and is available on PlayStation 2 and GameCube.
Key Takeaways
- Don't assume a game is scary based on its reputation—evaluate it based on actual gameplay and design.
- Games can use humor and absurdity to subvert expectations of horror, making them less intimidating than expected.
- Understanding a game's mechanics and context helps assess its true difficulty and emotional impact.
- Even games with dark themes can be lighthearted and family-friendly, depending on execution.
- Comparing a game to more intense titles can help contextualize its perceived scariness.