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Let's Play Rule of Rose - Completed - 11 sets

KatrinonusKatrinonus Registered User regular
edited May 2010 in Games and Technology
Hello this is Katrinonus and welcome to Let’s Play Rule of Rose!

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This is my first LP for Penny Arcade, although I’ve done quite a few already on my YouTube Channel. I have never finished this game before so it will be a nice experience, however I have seen a playthrough once before. I do expect to get very lost as we go along, but hey that’s half the fun, isn’t it?

A Bit About Rule of Rose

Rule of Rose is a survival horror video game for the PlayStation 2. The game was developed by Punchline and released in 2006.

Set in 1930s England, the plot revolves around a nineteen-year-old girl named Jennifer, who becomes trapped in a world ruled by young girls who have established a class hierarchy called the Red Crayon Aristocrats. The game has been compared to survival horror games Silent Hill and Haunting Ground, due to the psychological horror used throughout and that the main character is accompanied by a canine companion.

Rule of Rose garnered mixed reviews from many publications upon its release. The game was also the subject of a moderate amount of controversy due to its use of violence and sexuality amongst some of its underage, female characters. Cheers, Wiki! You’ve served your purpose well.

This is a very beautiful game and I’m happy that I’m getting a good chance to play it again. Very creepy and hey if things go well, I think you can expect to see me continue doing this.

Hope you guys enjoy it!

Video Links

Set 1 – The Wimpy Punch
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4

Set 2 - I Want Those Scissors!
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6

Set 3 - May the Rats Eat Your Eyes
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3

Set 4 - Pasties!
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3

Set 5 - Are You Afraid of the Dark?
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3

Set 6 - Extra Goodies
Part 1
Part 2

Set 7 - Giant Scissors O.O
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3

Set 8 - Math?!
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4

Set 9 - Damn You, Circle Button!
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4

Set 10 - An Epic Set - Part 1 (1 - 4)
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4

Set 10 - An Epic Set - Part 2 (5 - 8) (part 6 has audio issues, sorry :( )
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7
Part 8

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    XtarathXtarath Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Watched it.

    I really liked it and look forward to more.

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    cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Oh wow, you are a brave soul.

    I tried to finish this game, but I only got halfway. The combat is so wretched, despite how ...odd the story is.

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    HelloweenHelloween Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Just watched these all. The silly 'punch' made me crack up. This looks really creepy, i hope the story doesn't dissapoint. Keep up the good work Kat :D

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    guarguar Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    I need to go ahead and get my shit together or someone is going to take my idea for an Arx LP.

    I'll blue dot this for now, maybe I'll get around to watching the videos a little later.

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    Stranger DangerStranger Danger Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Yay, a Katrinous LP! I loled at the wimpy punch. One of the things that infuriated me about the game is how much the main character just sits back and takes it. I understand that the creators wanted Jennifer to seem helpless before the children, but the way the game seems to portray it is that Jennifer 'won't' rather than 'can't', and that makes no sense with an adult protagonist.
    I know that given the context of the story is some sort of bizarre adventure through Jens memories (or something), but you don't know that until the last bit of the game and it's jarring the whole way through.

    I think it'd be creepier with more children of the corn and less jump cuts. There's only so much that can be left to imagination. But still a delightfully freaky game.

    Also Kat, you've made my wall of hilariously out of context quotes.

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    KatrinonusKatrinonus Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Stranger Danger wrote: »
    Also Kat, you've made my wall of hilariously out of context quotes.


    Sweet! I feel so honoured.

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    AdusAdus Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Interesting, to say the least. I remember reading about this game and curious as to why it was so controversial. So I guess I'll keep watching in order to find out.

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    BasilBasil Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Oh this looks like a trip. Excellent.

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    KatrinonusKatrinonus Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Adus wrote: »
    Interesting, to say the least. I remember reading about this game and curious as to why it was so controversial. So I guess I'll keep watching in order to find out.

    Welcome to the League of PA LPers. There's free cake, but stay away from the emus. They're mine.

    Glad you are liking it so far. Oh, cake! Thank you very much and I'm very happy to be here. Hope you enjoy it!

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    AdusAdus Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Ah likely I will. I am addicted to LPs for some reason and your page seems to have plenty. Course I need to pace myself of watching a lot of videos by one person in a row, or else my mental voice starts sounding like them.

    ..Like it sounds like Helloween right now. Actually I'd consider that an upgrade from my normal voice. Anyways, welcome again. Helloween is a class act so his friends are our friends.

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    JONJONAUGJONJONAUG Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    All I remember about this game is "dead rat on a stick" from the previews.

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    Darth_MogsDarth_Mogs Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    More LPs! Fun, fun. I'm glad I get to see this game, as I remember it from magazines, but never had the desire to play it for myself.

    Not that I would be able to. The first time a door would've gotten pulled/pushed closed on me, I would have been done. Seriously, no, game, you should not do that.

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    MonstyMonsty Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Ah, you've come to PA. Welcome aboard.

    Any planned schedule for updates or are they just going to be whenever?

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    KatrinonusKatrinonus Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Monsty wrote: »
    Ah, you've come to PA. Welcome aboard.

    Any planned schedule for updates or are they just going to be whenever?

    I'm going to try for once every two days if I can.

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    VothVoth Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    This seems interesting. I remember reading some fairly positive reviews of it but I never got around to purchasing it.

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    TeeManTeeMan BrainSpoon Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    This game was actually banned in Australia so I'm quite keen to check this out :)

    Unfortunately, I now have to go to work for 8 days, so I guess I'll catch up with your LP then haha

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    KatrinonusKatrinonus Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    New set is hopefully going up today. However, it's rather long. Whoops. Although I'm having uploading problems currently and so it might be later than I expected. Stupid YouTube uploading times. They are ridiculous. I've spent half the day uploading 3 parts and that doesn't count processing time.

    If they aren't up tonight, they'll be up tommorrow for sure.

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    lostwordslostwords Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    This is pretty good stuff. I remember being interested in Rule of Rose leading up to its release, but never got around to picking it up. looking forward to more.

    also, clicked on your youtube channel and saw a lets play for deception II. kickass. gonna be watching that one when i have the time.

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    KatrinonusKatrinonus Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    All right, guys. I got it up. It's rather long. 6 parts this time. Sorry guys. Hope you enjoy it though!

    Set 2 - I Want Those Scissors
    Part 1
    Part 2
    Part 3
    Part 4
    Part 5
    Part 6

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    Drunk_caterpillarDrunk_caterpillar Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Yeah, I remember getting far enough into it and then constantly running into these weird ass giant chickens. I loathed the combat, but I suppose it makes sense considering that you're supposed to be playing as a child. Fascinating direction though. Maybe I'll just boot this up again...

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    cooljammer00cooljammer00 Hey Small Christmas-Man!Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    I just started this LP, and I just want to say:

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    "Ooh, it's a lady!"

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    AdusAdus Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Is it just me or is the incoming announcement tone the NBC jingle?

    Also I approve of your Flight of the Valkyries alarm.

    I find the ambiance of the game interesting, though you're right, it did run a bit long. You have a good voice for it though. Quite relaxing. I'll keep watching, so I look forward to more.

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    KatrinonusKatrinonus Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Adus wrote: »
    Is it just me or is the incoming announcement tone the NBC jingle?

    Also I approve of your Flight of the Valkyries alarm.

    I find the ambiance of the game interesting, though you're right, it did run a bit long. You have a good voice for it though. Quite relaxing. I'll keep watching, so I look forward to more.

    So sorry about the length. I really didn't intend for it to go that long.

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    KatrinonusKatrinonus Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Next set guys, much shorter than the last one. Next update will be Monday!

    Set 3 - May the Rats Eat Your Eyes
    Part 1
    Part 2
    Part 3

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    AdusAdus Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    The gameplay seems pretty poor, and I hope the pacing picks up because I am curious as to what the hell is just going on there. Jennifer really is a complete wimp. Though I guess it is an inversion of most horror games where you play the unrealistically durable badass who can feel all better with a health spray (RE4, SH:H, etc).

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    CantidoCantido Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    The Eternal Darkness reference needs more love. :D

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    KatrinonusKatrinonus Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Cantido wrote: »
    The Eternal Darkness reference needs more love. :D

    I know. I am ashamed of myself. It's such a great game.

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    HelloweenHelloween Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Katrinonus wrote: »
    Cantido wrote: »
    The Eternal Darkness reference needs more love. :D

    I know. I am ashamed of myself. It's such a great game.

    I for one expect more ED references :P

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    MonstyMonsty Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Helloween wrote: »
    Katrinonus wrote: »
    Cantido wrote: »
    The Eternal Darkness reference needs more love. :D

    I know. I am ashamed of myself. It's such a great game.

    I for one expect more ED references :P
    Hey, don't make fun of the disabled! Thank God for Levitra.
    *Giggle*

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    psycojesterpsycojester Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Jennifer seems to be a genuine anti-hero, her skills, courage and ability all seem to be so far below average thats its difficult to imagine her successfully opening a packet of chips without assistance. Its truly impossible to imagine her doing anything heroic.

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    APZonerunnerAPZonerunner Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    This game got banned before it could be released in Europe. I've got two of the few PAL copies ever produced, one Review Code copy and one retail one.

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    cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Unless it gets much worse, I really don't see why it's that controversial. I was somewhere in the blimp when I got stuck beyond repair.

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    Toxic PickleToxic Pickle Thash grape! Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Man this game is annoying. I am annoyed after having watched all three sets. This seems to be the way all horror games affect me... they just grate on me rather than evoke anything resembling fear with their crappy combat and endless hallways full of doors.

    The only good thing I can say about this game is that it made me want to punch children.

    Oh wait...

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    Special KSpecial K Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Well, this game looks a bit odd. I've never seen someone attacked with a ratlance before.

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    psycojesterpsycojester Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    I've never seen a grown woman so utterly dominated by ten year olds before.

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    MifioMifio MrrlendRegistered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Glad to see you on the PA forums, you and Helloween were among the few that inspired me to create my Lets Play (That is utterly dead at the moment)
    Looking forward to more XD

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    Darth_MogsDarth_Mogs Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Just caught up on the last two sets. Man, just when I thought the game would stop getting creepy (the pulling the doors closed thing lost the scare factor quite rapidly), the greys showed up.

    Eeeeeeesh.

    The dog-finding-things mechanic looks pretty cool, and also like an OCD Gamer's worst nightmare. D: "But...but...all the hidden items! They're everywhere!"

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    HelloweenHelloween Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    This update brought to you by moi as our Beautiful host is feeling unwell at the mo'.

    Set 4 - Pasties!
    Part 1
    Part 2
    Part 3

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    psycojesterpsycojester Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Is it wrong that i'm cheering for red haired evil girl because she's so much more take charge and in control than Jennifer.

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    AdusAdus Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Given Jessica's situation, her actions are pretty rational. No one wants to be her friend and you can't exactly run anywhere as you're on a goddamn airship. What are you going to do, murder everyone? She's weak as hell and already has been overpowered when outnumbered. Obviously she doesn't even remember why she's there, so there's the confusion aspect too.

    She truly is a very unlucky girl. Like I said before, the premise is intriguing, but so far the pacing is terrible.

    Also, hope you feel better, Kat.

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