Baby Steps Devs Serve Up Comedy Gold in Wild Speedrun Reaction!
Alright, gamers! You know the drill. A hot new game drops, a crazy speedrun surfaces, and then come the developer reaction videos. We all tune in expecting some insightful commentary, maybe a few “oohs” and “aahs” about player skill, right? Well, if you went into the ‘Baby Steps Developers React to 7 Minute Speedrun’ video with those expectations, prepare to have your mind blown – because the devs behind Baby Steps decided to completely troll us, and it’s pure comedic genius!
Forget your typical, earnest reactions. From the moment the 16-minute video kicks off, co-creators Bennett Foddy and Gabe Cuzzillo dive headfirst into a meta-commentary about reaction videos themselves. “Gabe, do you think the reactions in developer react videos are ever real and authentic?” Foddy asks. Cuzzillo’s blunt reply? “They’re false.” And just like that, you know you’re in for something completely different.
The duo spends the first few minutes, and honestly, most of the video, hilariously debating the nature of acting, truth, and beauty in art, rather than, you know, reacting to the actual speedrun happening in the background! Imagine a philosophical discussion about whether a beach can be “true” while a player is pulling off insane moves in your game. It’s absolutely wild and had us in stitches from the get-go. They’re basically giving us an art lecture while ignoring their own masterpiece being conquered.
Every time you think they might finally get around to discussing the gameplay, one of them expertly steers the conversation back into abstract territory. There’s even a side-splitting tangent about Markiplier’s famous chair-throwing moment while playing Foddy’s previous hit, Getting Over It. Foddy insists it was all acting, admitting, “In the same way that I’m like ‘ooh, this guy’s going so fast’—it’s not real. We’ve watched this five times.” Yep, they openly confess to faking it, and that’s the beauty of it!
But here’s where it gets even better. Once the incredible 7-minute speedrun is actually over, that’s when the real “reaction” begins! They rewind the video and deliver the most exaggerated, over-the-top performance you could imagine, completely satirizing what everyone expects from a developer reaction. Cuzzillo exclaiming, “Wow!! I mean, who knew? He would never make a mistake!” just seconds before the player takes their *only* fall in the entire run? Priceless! Their timing is impeccable.
The way they handle the speedrunner’s wild exploit that practically catapults them to the end of the game is another highlight you absolutely need to see for yourself. It’s a masterclass in comedic timing and breaking the fourth wall. These developers didn’t just make a game; they made a statement about the content we consume, all while being incredibly funny.
This “reaction” video is a must-watch for anyone who appreciates a good laugh and developers who aren’t afraid to be completely different. It’s a refreshing change from the usual, proving that sometimes, the best way to react is to not react at all, and just deliver pure entertainment. If you’re looking for something that will truly make your day and give you a good chuckle, grab some chai and check this one out. You won’t regret it!