The STRANGE Maps of Garry's Mod

Garry's Mod maps are so bizarre. And... eerie. Why is that? Join me on this tour as we look at some of it's most iconic maps and even an iconic map from ANOTHER game.
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Music Used:
Intro - Ahead on Our Way | Final Fantasy VII
01:28 - Trail of Blood | Final Fantasy VII
02:26 - Ahead on Our Way | Final Fantasy VII
03:27 - A Secret Sleeping in the Deep Sea | Final Fantasy VII
05:21 - Costa del Sol | Final Fantasy VII
08:14 - Martial Law | Final Fantasy VIII
09:43 - Galbadia Garden | Final Fantasy VIII
11:58 - Inside the Castle Walls | Super Mario 64

[TheRedKing]

14:41 you just ruined flatgrass for me forever what the fuck

[housebuildy]

That beginning, where you mentioned that you would spend time in singleplayer setting up little scenarios was too relatable.

[beermanxd]

That dark room on gm_construct still gives me the creeps after all those years...

[JazzSicaa]

I love Gmod's aesthetic, it's so unique and nostalgic. It gives a feeling of comfort and warm that other games can't make.

[NoobOfShame]

“Only limit is your imaginat-“
*hits physics limit and crashes to desktop*

[hellboip]

The white room in gm construct is actually just a room to test colours. You can change the walls and ceiling or floor using the colour tool.

[Mr_Pettit]

i also love how gm construct has so many other maps that look the same but are bigger its like a family

[KlyeKlyeKlye]

Always love to see the weird Garry's Mod stuff that isn't intentionally weird. Peach's Castle used to freak me out when I'd play it alone, just an empty server, no sound but your footsteps and doors, in a familiar location that feels so unfamiliar.

[toweringhorse]

I vividly remember all of these maps, me and my brother would spend hours just tinkering around or setting up little scenarios in our heads. Never played much online, we were more interested in just hanging out with ourselves and setting up little scenes, driving vehicles, or killing each-other over and over again. I really envy that time we had together, we’re both grown and work all time time or have other commitments. Never really thought about that being a bonding experience until now, very fond memories of Garry’s mod.

[RautaMakkara]

You didn't mention the earliest gm_construct maps having a panel in the map itself to spawn ragdolls and props, since back in the day, garry's mod had not yet implemented a spawn menu you could just open up whenever. It's a neat detail, even if it doesn't concern the video's topic too much.

[Blue-dymr]

To be honest I don't really find any of the maps to be unsettling or uncanny. They bring me a lot of comfort because I grew up watching VenturianTale and seeing the maps brings back good memories and gives me a sense of peace.

[synth]

I think "liminal" is the trendy word you were looking for to describe Gmod maps. At least that's the vibe I'm getting - same with empty offices or locker rooms.

[nibletshniblet]

I always got this very specific feeling everytime I play GMod. It’s like… a mix between coziness, unease, and nostalgia. It has THE liminal feeling. Me and some buddies love making entire hangout rooms in specific parts of maps with a tv and some snack props because although the map can look dull and empty, it somehow still feels comfy.

[nathanhrector]

I always thought I was weird for playing by myself in Garry’s mid and not joining the big servers. Glad I’m not alone

[shybandit]

even just one minute into the server im already looking at the map and thinking how damn good of a map it is.
two big towers to test verticality, bumpy grass to test gravity and hills, a big lake to test water, even a catwalk above the lake to test dropping into water from a height. dark rooms to test light sources, light room to test dark sources.
a whole suite of sandbox to play around in. it's hard to tell what's truly so sandbox about it until you look at it like this, but you can really touch every feature of the game here in such a compact space!

[nerfinator]

I find it crazy that you don’t have more subs, your content is very entertaining and well made. Keep it up

[aRealGhost_]

this video has a comfy vibe, just like my younger years in garry's mod. brings me back to the first time i ever played around in gm_mobenix and had my first experience with that lonely, comfortable eerie vibe. a huge map, with only a single living soul within, exploring every nook and cranny....i think im gonna go give it another play :)

[kcnumuy]

Man, the missing textures thing is just way too relatable, something that every single person that played garry's mod experienced at least one time

[uncroppedsoop]

gm_gensis is a certified hood classic. I remember running away desperately from Shrek through those underground tunnels, trying to find something the Infinity Gauntlet swep I had could do to stop him, to no avail

[Frysken]

I always got that creepy liminal feel from Gmod maps, especially playing singleplayer. Great video!! I never realized just how in depth these maps could be analyzed!