Content Warning is the latest sensation in the first-person horror genre community, and it truly lives up to its name. Well, at least based on a viral clip that’s been going around recently. The first-person goofy horror game has been trending lately, and a lot of players are diving into it to check out the hype.
A video shared by user sammiMatrix on X may disclose some content that’s literally an example of ‘Content Warning‘ and should not be seen with kids around. That being said, it’s a little part of an overall experience that’s curated by jumpscares, shared quests, and more.
This Clip From the Game Has Been One of the Most Trending Posts on X
With over 2.9 million views in less than a week, this clip from Content Warning has been making quite a noise on the internet. The comments are filled with questions and bizarre responses.
Surprisingly, the game has managed to gather more than 200,000 players at its peak. SteamDB stats also indicate that more than 27,000 players are in the game right now. Are they, too, sharing a bed in harmony, as shown in the clip? Not sure about that one.
this sums up my Content Warning experience thus far pretty well, actually. pic.twitter.com/KizkAyw4It
— SammiMatrix (@sammiMatrix) April 3, 2024
Hilariously, the quest marker in the game indicates, ‘Go to bed,‘ and that’s… kind of what the players are doing. The method is unusual, yes, but the job is surely done. One of the comments by user LoneRak even mentions an ‘aha!‘ moment when they finally found out where this clip was originally from.
So this is where the video was from
— LoneRak (@LoneRakTV) April 3, 2024
It’s pretty bizarre how you can have endless amounts of goofiness while also worrying about dear life as you explore the depths of Content Warning. It also sets the perfect foundation for a bunch of friends to just act around and be themselves.
At Its Core, Content Warning Is a Horror Game That Doesn’t Take Itself Seriously
Let’s consider that you watched the spicy clip of Content Warning and decided to dive into the game for personal reasons. Well, there’s a lot you need to know before you jump right in, but it’s important to understand that the game is full of jumpscares and spooky environments.
If we’ve learned anything from games like Outlast, it’s the fact that horror games with a first-person PoV and a handycam seldom make for comfortable situations. Rather, in the case of Content Warning, you will be filming your friends doing weird stuff while trying to go viral online.
Weird combined with spooky can make for some of the most absurd situations, and this game does it well. Whether you’re actually exploring haunted places or sharing a bed with a friend, here’s to hoping you have a good time.
Have you tried Content Warning yet? Let us know your thoughts about it in the comments below.
